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1 frío
adj.1 cold, chilly, cool, chill.2 cold, glassy, impersonal.3 cold, unenthusiastic.4 cold, stoney, emotionless, free of emotion.5 cold, aloof, distant, offish.m.cold, chilliness, coldness, chill.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: freír.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) cold2 (indiferente) cold, cool, indifferent; (pasmado) stunned1 cold\coger a alguien en frío figurado to catch somebody on the hopcoger frío to catch (a) coldhace un frío que pela familiar it's freezing coldhacer frío to be coldpillar frío to catch a coldtener frío / pasar frío to be cold————————1 cold* * *1. = fría, adj.1) cold2) indifferent, distant2. noun m.1) cold2) coldness, indifference* * *1. ADJ1) [en temperatura] [agua, aire, invierno, refresco, sopa] coldtienes las manos frías — your hands are cold, you've got cold hands
2) [en sentimientos, actitudes]a) [relaciones, acogida, recibimiento] coolb) (=desapasionado) coolla mirada fría y penetrante del fotógrafo — the cool, penetrating eye of the photographer
mantener la cabeza fría — to keep a cool head, keep one's cool
c) (=insensible, inexpresivo) coldeste público es más frío que el de otras ciudades — this audience is less responsive than those in other cities
esos asesinos se comportan de forma fría y profesional — they are cold-blooded, professional killers
d)3) [bala] spent2. SM1) (=baja temperatura) cold¡qué frío hace! — it's freezing!, it's so cold!
frío polar — arctic weather, arctic conditions pl
2) (=sensación) coldtener frío — to be cold, feel cold
3)en frío —
a) (=en calma)ambas partes tendrán que pactar un acuerdo en frío — the two sides will have to negotiate an agreement with cool heads
cuando se contemplan las cifras totales en frío — when one calmly o coolly considers the total numbers
b) (=repentinamente)me lo dijo en frío y no supe cómo reaccionar — he sprang it on me out of the blue o he told me just like that and I didn't know quite what to say
no dar ni frío ni calor a algn —
el hecho de que no me hayan seleccionado no me da ni frío ni calor — I'm not at all bothered about not being selected
sus comentarios sobre mí no me dan ni frío ni calor — his comments about me don't bother me one way or the other, I'm not at all bothered about o by his comments
* * *Ifría adjetivo1) <comida/agua/motor/viento> coldfrío, frío — ( en juegos) you're very cold
dejar frío a alguien: la noticia lo dejó frío ( indiferente) he was quite unmoved by the news; ( atónito) he was staggered by the news; ese tipo de música me deja fría that sort of music does nothing for me; quedarse frío — ( quedarse indiferente) to be unmoved; ( quedarse atónito) to be staggered; ( enfriarse) (Esp) to get cold
2)a) ( insensible) coldb) (poco afectuoso, entusiasta) coldtuvieron un recibimiento muy frío — they got a very cool o frosty reception
c) ( desapasionado)3) ( poco acogedor) <decoración/color> coldII1) (Meteo) coldhace un frío que pela — (fam) it's freezing (colloq)
2) ( sensación)tomar or (Esp) coger frío — to catch cold
en frío: su oferta me agarró or (esp Esp) cogió en frío her offer took me aback; no le des la noticia así, en frío you can't break the news to her just like that; esto hay que discutirlo en frío this has to be discussed calmly; no darle a alguien ni frío ni calor — (fam) to leave somebody cold
* * *Ifría adjetivo1) <comida/agua/motor/viento> coldfrío, frío — ( en juegos) you're very cold
dejar frío a alguien: la noticia lo dejó frío ( indiferente) he was quite unmoved by the news; ( atónito) he was staggered by the news; ese tipo de música me deja fría that sort of music does nothing for me; quedarse frío — ( quedarse indiferente) to be unmoved; ( quedarse atónito) to be staggered; ( enfriarse) (Esp) to get cold
2)a) ( insensible) coldb) (poco afectuoso, entusiasta) coldtuvieron un recibimiento muy frío — they got a very cool o frosty reception
c) ( desapasionado)3) ( poco acogedor) <decoración/color> coldII1) (Meteo) coldhace un frío que pela — (fam) it's freezing (colloq)
2) ( sensación)tomar or (Esp) coger frío — to catch cold
en frío: su oferta me agarró or (esp Esp) cogió en frío her offer took me aback; no le des la noticia así, en frío you can't break the news to her just like that; esto hay que discutirlo en frío this has to be discussed calmly; no darle a alguien ni frío ni calor — (fam) to leave somebody cold
* * *frío11 = cold, chill.Ex: Discomfort is caused if windows are opened, heat, cold, dirt and noise are offered 'open-access' to the interior.
Ex: His manner positively carried with it a chill as palpable as that now in the street.* cadena de(l) frío, la = cold chain, the.* conservación en frío = cold storage.* cuando hace frío = in the cold.* frío cortante = biting cold, pinching cold.* frío de muerte = freezing cold.* frío extremo = extreme cold.* frío glacial = freezing cold.* frío penetrante = biting cold, pinching cold.* frio polar = freezing cold.* hacer un frío de cojones = be brass monkey weather, be (so) cold (enough) to freeze the balls off/of a brass monkey.* hacer un frío que pela = be brass monkey weather, be (so) cold (enough) to freeze the balls off/of a brass monkey.* ola de frío = cold wave, cold snap.* oleada de frío = cold wave, cold snap.frío22 = cool [cooler -comp., coolest -sup.], chilly [chillier -comp., chilliest -sup.], cold [colder -comp., coldest -sup.], chilled, nippy [nippier -comp., nippiest -sup.], frosty.Ex: It is the cool and perfectly proper expression of a confident professionalism, still only faintly discernible.
Ex: A chilly, rain-soaked day can make a class unpleasantly irritable by mid-afternoon.Ex: They worked in cold, draughty, badly-lit rooms and suffered from tyrannical supervisors.Ex: This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.Ex: Nippy winter weather has forced farmers in Russia to make bras for their cows to protect their udders from extreme cold.Ex: Mary, on the other hand, is a nasty piece of work who is at her best is frosty and aloof and at her worst is hostile and cruel.* agua fría = cold water.* congelado de frío = frozen to the bone, frozen to the marrow (of the bones), chilled to the bone, chilled to the marrow (of the bones).* dejar frío a Alguien = knock + Nombre + cold.* dejar frío y vacío = leave + Nombre + cold and empty.* de sangre fría = cold-blooded.* estar tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* frente frío = cold front.* frío como el hielo = frosty.* jarro de agua fría = slap in the face.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* mano fría de, la = cold hand of, the.* maquina de componer en frío = cold-metal machine, cold-metal composing machine.* más frío que el mármol = as cold as ice.* más frío que la nieve = as cold as ice.* más frío que un témpano (de hielo) = as cold as ice.* morirse de frío = freeze to + death.* muerto de frío = frozen to the bone, frozen to the marrow (of the bones), chilled to the bone, chilled to the marrow (of the bones).* quedarse tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* secado en frío = freeze drying.frío33 = cool-headed, unemotional.Ex: But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.
Ex: Australian researchers have observed that four to eight year-old boys who have an unemotional temperament are less responsive to discipline.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* cabeza fría = cool head.* guerra fría, la = cold war, the.* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mirada fría = icy glare.* sangre fría = presence of mind.* * *A ‹comida/agua/motor/viento› coldel café estaba frío the coffee was cold o had got(ten) coldtengo los pies fríos my feet are coldfrío, frío, sigue buscando (en juegos) you're very cold, keep lookingdejar frío a algn: la noticia lo dejó frío (indiferente) he was quite unmoved by the news; (pasmado) he was staggered o stunned by the newsesa clase de música me deja fría that sort of music leaves me cold o does nothing for mequedarse frío to be taken abackB1 (insensible) coldes frío y calculador he's cold and calculating2(poco afectuoso, entusiasta): estuvo frío y distante conmigo he was cold and distant towards meun público que tiene fama de ser muy frío an audience with a reputation for being very unenthusiastic o unresponsivesus relaciones son más bien frías relations between them are rather cooltuvieron un recibimiento muy frío they got a very cool o frosty receptionson muy fríos con los niños they're very unaffectionate toward(s) the children3(desapasionado): para esto hay que tener una mente fría this calls for a cool headC (poco acogedor) ‹habitación› unwelcoming, cold ‹color› [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] coldfrío2A ( Meteo) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] colduna ola de frío a cold spellno deberías salir con este frío you shouldn't go out in this cold o in this cold weather¡qué frío hace! it's so cold!empiezan a emigrar con los primeros fríos they start to migrate when the weather begins to turn cold o with the first cold weatherB(sensación): tengo frío I'm coldpasamos un frío espantoso we were so coldtengo frío en los pies my feet are coldme está entrando frío I'm beginning to feel coldtomar or ( Esp) coger frío to catch coldabrígate, no vayas a tomar frío wrap up well or you'll catch colden frío: su oferta me agarró or cogió en frío her offer took me aback o took me by surpriseno le des la noticia así, en frío you can't break the news to her just like thatesto hay que discutirlo en frío this has to be discussed calmlyno darle a algn ni frío ni calor ( fam); to leave sb coldno me da ni frío ni calor it leaves me cold o doesn't really do anything for me, I can't get very excited about it* * *
Del verbo freír: ( conjugate freír)
frío es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
frió es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
freír
frío
freír ( conjugate freír) verbo transitivo
to fry
freírse verbo pronominal
to fry
frío 1,◊ fría adjetivo
1 ‹comida/agua/motor/viento› cold;
dejar frío a algn: la noticia lo dejó frío ( indiferente) he was quite unmoved by the news;
( atónito) he was staggered by the news;◊ el jazz me deja fría jazz does nothing for me
2
‹ público› unresponsive;
‹ recibimineto› cool;
frío 2 sustantivo masculino
cold;
¡qué frío hace! it's so cold!;
tener/pasar frío to be cold;
tengo frío en los pies my feet are cold;
tomar or (Esp) coger frío to catch cold
freír vtr, freírse verbo reflexivo
1 (en aceite) to fry
2 (acribillar) (con balas) to riddle somebody with bullets
(con preguntas) to bombard
frío,-a
I adjetivo
1 cold
2 (distante) cold, cool, indifferent
3 (atónito, perplejo) cuando vi la factura del teléfono me quedé frío, I was stunned when I read the telephone bill
II sustantivo masculino cold: la niña ha cogido frío, my daughter has caught cold
pasaban mucho frío, they were very cold
hacer frío (el tiempo), to be cold
tener frío (una persona), to be cold ➣ Ver nota en fresco
' frío' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adentro
- amoratada
- amoratado
- calentar
- con
- cortante
- empañar
- escalofrío
- fresca
- fresco
- fría
- gélida
- gélido
- hacer
- helada
- helado
- muerta
- muerto
- notar
- ola
- pelar
- penetrar
- penetrante
- protestar
- que
- quebrantar
- recrudecer
- recrudecerse
- sabañón
- saber
- sentir
- sudor
- temblar
- temblor
- temblorosa
- tembloroso
- tiritón
- adelantar
- aumentar
- bestial
- cerrar
- chucho
- coger
- combatir
- congelar
- cortar
- displicente
- enfriar
- entrar
- entumecerse
English:
aloof
- antisocial
- be
- bitterly
- blue
- chill
- chilly
- clammy
- clinical
- cold
- cold sweat
- cold-blooded
- cool
- crisp
- dank
- dead
- distant
- exposure
- feel
- freeze
- gather in
- grow
- insulate
- it
- keep out
- nip
- nippy
- numb
- out
- remote
- rosy
- rupture
- shelter
- shiver
- shut out
- snap
- stiff
- stone-cold
- unwelcoming
- warm
- weather
- winter
- with
- as
- for
- freezing
- mild
- shake
- stony
- sweat
* * ** * *I adj tb figcold;quedarse frío get cold; fig be astonishedII m cold;hace frío it’s cold;tener frío be cold;coger frío catch cold* * *1) : cold2) indiferente: cool, indifferentfrío nm1) : coldhace mucho frío esta noche: it's very cold tonight2) indiferencia: coldness, indifference3)tener frío : to feel coldtengo frío: I'm cold4)tomar frío resfriarse: to catch a cold* * *frío1 adj coldfrío2 n cold¿tienes frío? are you cold? -
2 flan
m.1 crème caramel.flan de huevo/vainilla = crème caramel made with egg/vanillaestar hecho un flan, estar como un flan (informal) to be shaking like a jelly, to be a bundle of nerves2 custard, caramel custard, creme caramel, egg custard.* * *1 (dulce) crème caramel2 (de arena, arroz, etc) pie\estar como un flan to be shaking like a leafestar hecho,-a un flan→ link=estar estar como un flan* * *SM [dulce] creme caramel; [salado] mould, mold (EEUU)* * *estar como un flan — to be shaking like a leaf
* * *= flong, flong mould, crème caramel.Ex. Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.Ex. The overwhelming advantages of flong moulds were that they were both quicker to make and quicker to cast from than plaster moulds.Ex. This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.----* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* temblar como un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* * *estar como un flan — to be shaking like a leaf
* * *= flong, flong mould, crème caramel.Ex: Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.
Ex: The overwhelming advantages of flong moulds were that they were both quicker to make and quicker to cast from than plaster moulds.Ex: This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* temblar como un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* * *flan de arroz/espinacas rice/spinach moldCompuesto:sandcastle* * *
flan sustantivo masculino
(de pescado, verduras) terrine
flan sustantivo masculino caramel custard
♦ Locuciones: estar hecho un flan, to be shaking like a jelly
' flan' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
casero
- cuajar
English:
flan
- jittery
- shake
- tremble
- custard
* * *flan nm1. [dulce] crème caramel;flan de huevo/vainilla = crème caramel made with egg/vanilla;Famestar hecho un flan, estar como un flan to be shaking like a jelly, to be a bundle of nerves2. [salado] mould;flan de verduras vegetable mould, timbale of vegetables* * *m crème caramel;estar hecho un flan be shaking like a leaf* * *flan n crème caramel -
3 tarta de queso
* * *(n.) = cheesecakeEx. This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.* * ** * *(n.) = cheesecakeEx: This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.
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4 timarisú
= tiramisu.Ex. This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.* * *= tiramisu.Ex: This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.
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5 frío2
2 = cool [cooler -comp., coolest -sup.], chilly [chillier -comp., chilliest -sup.], cold [colder -comp., coldest -sup.], chilled, nippy [nippier -comp., nippiest -sup.], frosty.Ex. It is the cool and perfectly proper expression of a confident professionalism, still only faintly discernible.Ex. A chilly, rain-soaked day can make a class unpleasantly irritable by mid-afternoon.Ex. They worked in cold, draughty, badly-lit rooms and suffered from tyrannical supervisors.Ex. This report analyses the markets for ice cream, yoghurts and chilled desserts (e.g. cheesecake, tiramisu and crème caramel) in Italy.Ex. Nippy winter weather has forced farmers in Russia to make bras for their cows to protect their udders from extreme cold.Ex. Mary, on the other hand, is a nasty piece of work who is at her best is frosty and aloof and at her worst is hostile and cruel.----* agua fría = cold water.* congelado de frío = frozen to the bone, frozen to the marrow (of the bones), chilled to the bone, chilled to the marrow (of the bones).* dejar frío a Alguien = knock + Nombre + cold.* dejar frío y vacío = leave + Nombre + cold and empty.* de sangre fría = cold-blooded.* estar tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* frente frío = cold front.* frío como el hielo = frosty.* jarro de agua fría = slap in the face.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* mano fría de, la = cold hand of, the.* maquina de componer en frío = cold-metal machine, cold-metal composing machine.* más frío que el mármol = as cold as ice.* más frío que la nieve = as cold as ice.* más frío que un témpano (de hielo) = as cold as ice.* morirse de frío = freeze to + death.* muerto de frío = frozen to the bone, frozen to the marrow (of the bones), chilled to the bone, chilled to the marrow (of the bones).* quedarse tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* secado en frío = freeze drying. -
6 berrear
v.1 to bellow (animal).2 to screech, to howl (informal) (cantar mal).El chico berrea por un helado The boy howls for ice cream.3 to low.La vaca berrea de disgusto The cow lows in disgust.* * *1 (becerro) to bellow* * *verb1) to bellow2) howl* * *1. VI1) (=gritar) [animal] to bellow; [niño] to howl, bawl2) (Mús) hum to bawl2.See:* * ** * ** * *berrear [A1 ]vi1 «becerro/ciervo» to bellow2 ( fam); «niño» to bawlestos cantantes modernos lo único que saben hacer es berrear all these modern singers do is scream and shout* * *
berrear ( conjugate berrear) verbo intransitivo [becerro/ciervo] to bellow
berrear verbo intransitivo
1 (mugir) to bellow, low
2 (llorar un niño a gritos) to howl, bawl
3 (cantar mal, gritar una persona) to yell, bawl
' berrear' also found in these entries:
English:
bawl
- squall
- howl
* * *berrear vi1. [animal] to bellow2. [niño] to howl* * *v/i2 de niño bawl, yell* * *berrear vi1) : to bellow, to low2) : to bawl, to howl* * *berrear vb to howl -
7 heladero
m.ice-cream man.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino* * *heladero, -a1.ADJ ice-cream antes de s2.SM / F ice-cream sellerheladera* * *- ra masculino, femenino (esp AmL) ice-cream vendor o seller* * *Ex. He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.* * *- ra masculino, femenino (esp AmL) ice-cream vendor o seller* * *Ex: He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.
* * *heladero -ramasculine, feminine( esp AmL) ( masculine) ice-cream vendor o seller, ice-cream man ( BrE); ( feminine) ice-cream vendor o seller, ice-cream woman o lady ( BrE)* * *
heladero◊ -ra sustantivo masculino, femenino (esp AmL) ice-cream vendor o seller
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8 helado
adj.frozen, chilly, cold, frost-bitten.m.ice cream.past part.past participle of spanish verb: helar.* * *1 ice-cream————————1→ link=helar helar► adjetivo1 (gen) frozen2 (muy frío) icy, freezing cold3 (café, té) iced1 ice-cream\dejar a alguien helado,-a to stun somebodyquedarse helado,-a familiar to be flabbergasted, be stunnedhelado de corte wafer* * *1. noun m. 2. (f. - helada)adj.freezing, icy* * *1. ADJ1) (=congelado) [lago, río] frozen; [carretera] icy2) (=muy frío) [bebida, comida] ice-cold; [mirada] frosty, icy¡estoy helado! — I'm frozen!, I'm freezing!
¡tengo las manos heladas! — my hands are frozen o freezing o like ice!
3) (=pasmado)¡me deja usted helado! — you amaze me!
¡me quedé helado! — [de sorpresa] I couldn't believe it!; [de miedo] I was scared stiff!
4) Caribe (Culin) iced, frosted2.SM ice creamhelado de agua — Cono Sur sorbet; [con palo] ice lolly (Brit), Popsicle ® (EEUU)
* * *I- da adjetivo1)a) <persona/manos> freezing (colloq), frozen (colloq); <casa/habitación> freezing (colloq)tengo los pies helados — my feet are frozen o freezing
dejar a alguien helado: nos dejó helados con la noticia we were stunned when she told us the news; quedarse helado — ( de asombro) to be stunned
b) < comida> stone-cold; <líquido/bebida> ( muy frío) freezing; ( que se ha enfriado) stone-coldservir el vino bien helado — (AmL) serve the wine well chilled
2) <agua/estanque> frozenIImasculino ice cream* * *I- da adjetivo1)a) <persona/manos> freezing (colloq), frozen (colloq); <casa/habitación> freezing (colloq)tengo los pies helados — my feet are frozen o freezing
dejar a alguien helado: nos dejó helados con la noticia we were stunned when she told us the news; quedarse helado — ( de asombro) to be stunned
b) < comida> stone-cold; <líquido/bebida> ( muy frío) freezing; ( que se ha enfriado) stone-coldservir el vino bien helado — (AmL) serve the wine well chilled
2) <agua/estanque> frozenIImasculino ice cream* * *helado11 = ice cream.Ex: This article reports on the modification and use of a supermarket ice cream freezer to exterminate insects.
* copa de helado = ice cream sundae, sundae.* helado de fresa = strawberry ice cream.* helado de vainilla = vanilla ice cream.* sorbete de helado = ice cream soda.* vendedor de helados = ice cream man.helado22 = icy [icier -comp., iciest -sup.], frigid, iced, frosty [frostier -comp., frostiest -sup.].Ex: In general, studless tires did best on snow, while those with studs were best on icy roads.
Ex: In such frigid conditions, spectators, coaches and even players were wearing neck warmers.Ex: Sand is used in some other states on snow and iced roads -- not quite as effective but it doesn't eat your vehicle with rust either.Ex: This picture was taken a little over a month ago on a cold, foggy, and frosty morning.* agua helada = ice water.* estar helado = be frozen stiff.* helado hasta la médula de los huesos = frozen to the bone, frozen to the marrow (of the bones), chilled to the bone, chilled to the marrow (of the bones).* lluvia helada = freezing rain.* mezcla de lluvia helada y aguanieve = wint(e)ry mix, wint(e)ry shower.* niebla helada = freezing fog.* quedarse helado = be frozen stiff.* té helado = iced tea.* * *Atengo los pies helados my feet are frozen o freezingdejar a algn helado: nos dejó helados con la noticia we were stunned o ( BrE) staggered when she told us the news2 ‹comida› stone-cold ‹líquido/bebida› (muy frío) freezing; (que se ha enfriado) stone-coldel agua está helada the water's freezingeste té está helado this tea is stone-coldservir el vino bien helado ( AmS); serve the wine well chilledB ‹agua/estanque› frozenice creamCompuestos:wafer* * *
Del verbo helar: ( conjugate helar)
helado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
helado
helar
helado 1◊ -da adjetivo
1
‹casa/habitación› freezing (colloq);
‹líquido/bebida› ( muy frío) freezing;
( que se ha enfriado) stone-cold;
2 ‹agua/estanque› frozen
helado 2 sustantivo masculino
ice cream;
( con palo) Popsicle® (AmE), ice lolly (BrE)
helar ( conjugate helar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
to freeze
helado v impers:
helarse verbo pronominal
1 [río/charco] to freeze (over);
[agua/plantas/cosecha] to freeze
2 (fam)
b) [comida/café] to get o go cold
helado,-a
I sustantivo masculino ice cream
II adjetivo
1 (muy frío) frozen, freezing cold: estábamos helados (de frío), we were frozen
2 fig (atónito) stunned, flabbergasted: la noticia me dejó helado, I was flabbergasted by the news
me quedé helado, I was stunned
helar
I vtr (congelar) to freeze
II verbo impersonal to freeze: anoche heló, there was a frost last night
' helado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cucurucho
- helada
- polo
- por
- Tiro
- tutti-frutti
- vainilla
- adoquín
- apetecer
- barra
- bola
- chupada
- copa
- derretir
- deshacer
- gana
- haber
- nieve
- paleta
- tomar
- viento
English:
come out
- concentrate
- cone
- cornet
- craving
- dip
- feel
- flavor
- flavour
- front
- frozen
- ice cream
- ice-cold
- icy
- runny
- scoop
- stone-cold
- tub
- vanilla
- boggle
- fancy
- floor
- freeze
- freezing
- frosty
- ice
- iced
- lolly
- Popsicle
- soda
- stiff
- stone
- stun
- stunned
- sundae
- taste
- topping
- treat
* * *helado, -a♦ adj1. [hecho hielo] [agua] frozen;[lago] frozen over2. [muy frío] [manos, agua] freezing;esta sopa está helada this soup is stone-cold;llegó helado de frío y mojado he arrived frozen stiff and wet through;me quedé helado esperándola bajo la lluvia I nearly froze to death waiting for her in the rain3. Andes, RP [bebida] ice-cold, well chilled;sírvase bien helado serve well chilled4. [atónito] dumbfounded, speechless;¡me dejas helado! I don't know what to say!;me dejó helado cuando me contó lo que le había pasado she left me speechless when she told me what had happened to her♦ nmice creamCSur helado de agua Br ice lolly, US Popsicle®; RP helado palito Br ice lolly, US Popsicle®* * *I adj frozen; figicy;quedarse helado be stunnedII m ice cream* * *helado, -da adj1) gélido: icy, freezing cold2) congelado: frozenhelado nm: ice cream* * *helado1 adj1. (congelado) frozen2. (muy frío) freezinghelado2 n ice cream -
9 haber
m.1 assets (bienes).2 credit (side).v.1 to have.lo he/había hecho I have/had done itlos niños ya han comido the children have already eaten2 to be, to exist, to be some.Hay carros There are cars.Hay There are* * *Present IndicativeImperfect Subjunctivehabía, habías, había, habíamos, habíais, habían.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb- haber de- hay* * *1. V AUX1) [en tiempos compuestos] to havehabía ido al cine — he had gone o he'd gone to the cinema
¡haberlo dicho! — you should have said!
¡hubieran visto la casa! — esp LAm * you should have seen the house!
pero, ¿habráse visto (cosa igual)? — well, have you ever seen anything like it?
de haberlo sabido — if I had known, if I'd known
2)•
haber de —a) [indicando obligación]he de hacerlo — I have to do it, I must do it
has de saber que... — you should know that...
¿qué he de hacer? — what am I to do?
los has de ver — LAm you'll see them
b) [indicando suposición]ha de llegar hoy — esp LAm he should get here today
has de estar equivocado — esp LAm you must be mistaken
2. V IMPERS1)hay — [con sustantivo en singular] there is; [con sustantivo en plural] there are
¿habrá tiempo? — will there be time?
lo que hay es que... — it's like this..., the thing is...
hay sol — the sun is shining, it's sunny
habían muchas personas — LAm there were many people there
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¿ cuánto hay de aquí a Cuzco? — how far is it from here to Cuzco?•
los hay excelentes — some are excellentoportunistas los hay en todas partes — you'll find opportunists everywhere, there are always opportunists, wherever you go
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no hay, no hay nada mejor que... — there's nothing better than...no hay más que hablar — there's no more to be said, there's nothing more to say
¡aquí no hay quien duerma! — it's impossible to get any sleep round here!
¡no hay de qué! — don't mention it!, not at all!
¡qué hubo! — Chile, Méx, Ven * how's it going?, how are things?
como hay pocos, donde los haya —
un amigo como hay pocos o donde los haya — a friend in a million
de lo que no hay —
¡eres de lo que no hay! — you're unbelievable!
si los hay —
2) (Com)"¡mejores no hay!" — "there's none better!"
¡hay helado! — [dicho a voces] ice cream!; [en cartel] ice cream sold
¿hay puros? — do you have any cigars?
"no hay entradas o localidades" — "sold out"
3)• hay que, hay que trabajar — one has to work, everyone must work
hay que trabajar más — [como mandato] you must work harder
no hay que olvidar que... — we mustn't forget that...
no hay que tomarlo a mal — there's no reason to take it badly, you mustn't get upset about it
¡había que decírselo! — we'll have to tell him!
¡había que verlo! — you should have seen it!
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no hay más que, no hay más que leer las normas — all you have to do is read the rulesno hay más que haber viajado un poco para saberlo — anyone who has done a bit of travelling would know
4) [indicando tiempo]tres años ha — frm three years ago
años ha que no les veo — frm, hum I haven't seen them for years
3. VT1) (=ocurrir)habidos y por haber —
2) (=tener)Pepe, que Dios haya en su gloria — Pepe, God rest his soul
bien haya... — (Rel) blessed be...
3) liter (=obtener)4.See:* * *I 1.verbo auxiliar1) ( en tiempos compuestos) to haveno han/habían llegado — they haven't/hadn't arrived
como se haya olvidado lo mato — if he's forgotten, I'll kill him!
¿se habrán perdido? — do you think they've o they might have got lost?
de haberlo sabido — had I known, if I'd known
2)a) (frml) (expresando obligación, necesidad)haber de + inf — to have to + inf
ha de ser firmado por ambas partes — it has to o must be signed by both parties
b) ( expresando acción futura)ha de llegar un día en que... — the day will come when...
c) (expresando probabilidad, certeza)2.pero ¿sabes lo que dices? - no lo he de saber! — but do you know what you're saying? - of course I do!
haber v impers1) (existir, estar, darse)hay una carta/varias cartas para ti — there's a letter/there are several letters for you
¿qué tomarán de postre? - ¿hay helado? — what would you like for dessert? - do you have any ice cream?
¿cuántos kilómetros hay hasta Sevilla? — how many kilometers are there o is it to Seville?
hay quien piensa que... — there are those who feel that...
gracias - no hay de qué — thank you - don't mention it o not at all o you're welcome
hola ¿qué hay/hay de nuevo? — (fam) hello, how are things/what's new?
es un poco largo - ¿qué hay? — (CS fam) it's rather long - so what?
¿qué hubo? — (Andes, Méx, Ven fam) how are things?
¿qué hubo de lo de Jorge y Ana? — what happened with Jorge and Ana?
habérselas con alguien: tendrá que habérselas conmigo he'll have me to deal with; habido y por haber: todos los trucos habidos y por haber — every trick in the book (colloq)
2) ( ser necesario)haber que + inf: hay que estudiar you/we/they must study; hubo que romperlo we/they had to break it; hay que decir algo something has to be said; había que verlo! you should have seen him!; no hay más que apretarlo all you have to do is press it; no hay que darle muy fuerte — ( no es necesario) you don't need o have to hit it too hard; ( no se debe) you mustn't hit it too hard
3) (liter) ( en expresiones de tiempo)3.muchos años/mucho tiempo ha — many years/a long time ago
IIlos hijos habidos en el/fuera del matrimonio — children born in/out of wedlock (frml)
a) ( bienes) assets (pl)b) ( en contabilidad) credit sidetener algo en su haber — (period) to have something to one's credit
c) haberes masculino plural (frml) (emolumentos, paga) income, earnings (pl)los haberes que se le adeudan — moneys o monies owed to you (frml)
* * *= be available, come in, there + be, there + have + been, be in place, accounts receivable.Ex. This emphasis upon 'the work' reflects the packaging of text, information, music, graphics, and so on, and indicates to the subsequent user what packages are available for use or consultation.Ex. Such records come in a variety of physical forms.Ex. There are a relatively large number of documents under each heading.Ex. Mr. Kilgour's publications are truly too voluminous to list; over a period of four decades, there have been few years in which he has not published.Ex. Modular courses are already in place from which a student can pick and mix.Ex. This software includes separate programs for general ledger: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and inventory.----* deber haber ocurrido antes = be long overdue.* debería haber = there + ought to be.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en + Posesivo + haber = to + Posesivo + credit.* en su haber = on the credit side.* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber bebido demasiado = be over the limit.* haber decidido = be intent on.* haber de muchos tipos = come in + all/many (sorts of) shapes and sizes.* haber de muy diversos tipos = come in + all/many (sorts of) shapes and sizes.* haber dinero de por medio = money + change hands.* haber división de opiniones = be split on, opinion + be divided.* haber división de opiniones entre los críticos = critics + be divided.* haberes = assets, holdings.* haber escasez de = be in short supply, be at a premium.* haber existencias = be in stock.* haber ganado la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.* haber ganado sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.* haber llegado = be upon us.* haber muchísima diferencia = be in a different league.* haber nacido en = be a native of.* haber pasado por aquí antes = have been down this road before.* haber poca duda de que = there + be + little doubt that.* haber + que reconocer que = have to hand it to + Nombre.* haber quórum = be quorate.* haber recorrido mucho mundo = be well-travelled.* haberse propuesto = be intent on.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* haber terminado la jornada laboral = be off duty.* haber todavía más = there + be + more to it than that.* haber un aire de emoción = there + be + an air of excitement.* haber un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* haber una transacción económica de por medio = money + change hands.* haber un viento huracanado = wind + blow great guns.* haber viajado mucho = be well-travelled.* ha de ser + Participio = be to be + Participio.* he = I've (I have).* hubo una época en la que = there was a time when.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* mientras haya existencias = while stocks last, subject to availability.* no haber = be unavailable.* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.* no + haber + dos + Nombre que = no two + Nombre.* no haber duda de que = there + be + no doubt that.* no haber duda (que) = there + be + no question (that).* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no haber indicios de que = there + be + no indication that.* no haber límites = there + be + no limit.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.* no haber mucha señal de que = there + be + little sign of.* no haber muchas señales de que = there + be + little sign of.* no + haber + nada como = there + be + nothing like.* no haber nada de verdad en = there + be + any/no truth to.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no haber palabras para describirlo = beggar + description.* no haber pero que valer = not take + no for an answer.* no haber prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no haber problemas = be fine.* no haber señal de que = there + be + no sign of.* no habiendo = in the absence of.* no hay nada como = nothing beats....* no hay nada mejor que = nothing beats....* poner en el haber de = credit.* sin haber contacto = non-contact.* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* * *I 1.verbo auxiliar1) ( en tiempos compuestos) to haveno han/habían llegado — they haven't/hadn't arrived
como se haya olvidado lo mato — if he's forgotten, I'll kill him!
¿se habrán perdido? — do you think they've o they might have got lost?
de haberlo sabido — had I known, if I'd known
2)a) (frml) (expresando obligación, necesidad)haber de + inf — to have to + inf
ha de ser firmado por ambas partes — it has to o must be signed by both parties
b) ( expresando acción futura)ha de llegar un día en que... — the day will come when...
c) (expresando probabilidad, certeza)2.pero ¿sabes lo que dices? - no lo he de saber! — but do you know what you're saying? - of course I do!
haber v impers1) (existir, estar, darse)hay una carta/varias cartas para ti — there's a letter/there are several letters for you
¿qué tomarán de postre? - ¿hay helado? — what would you like for dessert? - do you have any ice cream?
¿cuántos kilómetros hay hasta Sevilla? — how many kilometers are there o is it to Seville?
hay quien piensa que... — there are those who feel that...
gracias - no hay de qué — thank you - don't mention it o not at all o you're welcome
hola ¿qué hay/hay de nuevo? — (fam) hello, how are things/what's new?
es un poco largo - ¿qué hay? — (CS fam) it's rather long - so what?
¿qué hubo? — (Andes, Méx, Ven fam) how are things?
¿qué hubo de lo de Jorge y Ana? — what happened with Jorge and Ana?
habérselas con alguien: tendrá que habérselas conmigo he'll have me to deal with; habido y por haber: todos los trucos habidos y por haber — every trick in the book (colloq)
2) ( ser necesario)haber que + inf: hay que estudiar you/we/they must study; hubo que romperlo we/they had to break it; hay que decir algo something has to be said; había que verlo! you should have seen him!; no hay más que apretarlo all you have to do is press it; no hay que darle muy fuerte — ( no es necesario) you don't need o have to hit it too hard; ( no se debe) you mustn't hit it too hard
3) (liter) ( en expresiones de tiempo)3.muchos años/mucho tiempo ha — many years/a long time ago
IIlos hijos habidos en el/fuera del matrimonio — children born in/out of wedlock (frml)
a) ( bienes) assets (pl)b) ( en contabilidad) credit sidetener algo en su haber — (period) to have something to one's credit
c) haberes masculino plural (frml) (emolumentos, paga) income, earnings (pl)los haberes que se le adeudan — moneys o monies owed to you (frml)
* * *= be available, come in, there + be, there + have + been, be in place, accounts receivable.Ex: This emphasis upon 'the work' reflects the packaging of text, information, music, graphics, and so on, and indicates to the subsequent user what packages are available for use or consultation.
Ex: Such records come in a variety of physical forms.Ex: There are a relatively large number of documents under each heading.Ex: Mr. Kilgour's publications are truly too voluminous to list; over a period of four decades, there have been few years in which he has not published.Ex: Modular courses are already in place from which a student can pick and mix.Ex: This software includes separate programs for general ledger: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and inventory.* deber haber ocurrido antes = be long overdue.* debería haber = there + ought to be.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en + Posesivo + haber = to + Posesivo + credit.* en su haber = on the credit side.* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber bebido demasiado = be over the limit.* haber decidido = be intent on.* haber de muchos tipos = come in + all/many (sorts of) shapes and sizes.* haber de muy diversos tipos = come in + all/many (sorts of) shapes and sizes.* haber dinero de por medio = money + change hands.* haber división de opiniones = be split on, opinion + be divided.* haber división de opiniones entre los críticos = critics + be divided.* haberes = assets, holdings.* haber escasez de = be in short supply, be at a premium.* haber existencias = be in stock.* haber ganado la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.* haber ganado sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.* haber llegado = be upon us.* haber muchísima diferencia = be in a different league.* haber nacido en = be a native of.* haber pasado por aquí antes = have been down this road before.* haber poca duda de que = there + be + little doubt that.* haber + que reconocer que = have to hand it to + Nombre.* haber quórum = be quorate.* haber recorrido mucho mundo = be well-travelled.* haberse propuesto = be intent on.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* haber terminado la jornada laboral = be off duty.* haber todavía más = there + be + more to it than that.* haber un aire de emoción = there + be + an air of excitement.* haber un aire de expectación = there + be + an air of expectation.* haber una transacción económica de por medio = money + change hands.* haber un viento huracanado = wind + blow great guns.* haber viajado mucho = be well-travelled.* ha de ser + Participio = be to be + Participio.* he = I've (I have).* hubo una época en la que = there was a time when.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* mientras haya existencias = while stocks last, subject to availability.* no haber = be unavailable.* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.* no + haber + dos + Nombre que = no two + Nombre.* no haber duda de que = there + be + no doubt that.* no haber duda (que) = there + be + no question (that).* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no haber indicios de que = there + be + no indication that.* no haber límites = there + be + no limit.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.* no haber mucha señal de que = there + be + little sign of.* no haber muchas señales de que = there + be + little sign of.* no + haber + nada como = there + be + nothing like.* no haber nada de verdad en = there + be + any/no truth to.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no haber palabras para describirlo = beggar + description.* no haber pero que valer = not take + no for an answer.* no haber prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no haber problemas = be fine.* no haber señal de que = there + be + no sign of.* no habiendo = in the absence of.* no hay nada como = nothing beats....* no hay nada mejor que = nothing beats....* poner en el haber de = credit.* sin haber contacto = non-contact.* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* * *A(en los tiempos compuestos): no han/habían llegado they haven't/hadn't arrivedcomo se haya olvidado lo mato if he's forgotten, I'll kill him!cuando/no bien hubo terminado ( liter); when/as soon as she had finished¿se habrán perdido? do you think they've o they might have got lost?no habrán tenido tiempo they probably haven't had time¿quién hubiera pensado que llegaría tan lejos? whoever would have thought she'd get so far!está arrepentida — ¡(que) lo hubiera pensado antes! she says she's sorry — she should have thought about it before!yo también quería ir — ¡haberlo dicho! I wanted to go too — you should have said so!de haberlo sabido te habría avisado had I known o if I'd known, I'd have told youB1 ( frml) (expresando obligación, necesidad) haber DE + INF:el contrato ha de ser firmado por ambas partes the contract must be signed by both partieshemos de averiguar qué sucedió we have to o must find out what happened2 (expresando acción futura) haber DE + INF:ha de llegar un día en que … the day will come when …3 (expresando probabilidad, certeza) haber DE + INF:ha de ser tarde it must be lateya lo han de haber recibido they must have received it by nowpero ¿sabes lo que dices? — ¡no lo he de saber! but do you know what you're saying? — of course I do!A(existir, estar, darse): hay una carta/varias cartas para ti there's a letter/there are several letters for youha habido un cambio/varios cambios en el programa there has been a change/there have been several changes in the programhabía un cliente/tres clientes esperando there was a customer/there were three customers waitingayer hubo un accidente/dos accidentes there was an accident/there were two accidents yesterdayno quiero que haya discusiones I don't want there to be any arguments¿qué van a tomar de postre? — ¿hay helado? what would you like for dessert? — do you have any ice cream?esta vez no hubo suerte, otra vez será we were unlucky o out of luck this time, maybe next time¿cuántos kilómetros hay de Mérida a Sevilla? how many kilometers are there o is it from Mérida to Seville?no hay día en que no tengan una discusión not a day goes by without their having an argumentno hay como un buen descanso cuando uno se siente así there's nothing like a good rest when you're feeling like thatno hay quien lo aguante he's absolutely unbearablehay quien piensa que es un error there are those who feel it's a mistakehubo or ( crit) hubieron varios heridos several people were injuredhabíamos sólo tres niñas ( crit); we were the only three girls, there were only three of us girls ( colloq)[ S ] hay leche fresca fresh milk sold o on sale herelas hay rojas y amarillas también there are o you can get red ones and yellow ones toodijo que no había problemas pero los hay she said there weren't any problems but there are¡no hay más que hablar! there's nothing more to be said! o that's my last word (on the subject)!gracias — no hay de qué thank you — don't mention it o not at all o it's a pleasure o you're welcomeno hay de qué preocuparse there's nothing to worry abouthola ¿qué hay? ( fam); hello, how are things?¿qué hay de nuevo? what's new?¿qué hubo? (Col, Méx fam); how are things?¿qué hubo de lo de Jorge y Ana? what happened with Jorge and Ana?donde los/las haya: es listo/sinvergüenza donde los haya he's as clever/rotten as they comehabérselas con algn/algo: como vuelva por aquí tendrá que habérselas conmigo if he comes around here again he'll have me to deal withhabido y por haber: se conoce todos los trucos habidos y por haber she knows every trick in the bookhe leído todo lo habido y por haber sobre el tema I've read absolutely everything there is to read on the subjectser de lo que no hay ( fam): eres de lo que no hay, nunca más te confío un secreto you're the limit o you're unbelievable! I'm never going to tell you a secret againB (ser necesario) haber QUE + INF:va a haber que hacerlo it'll have to be donehay que ser más optimista you/we/they must be more optimistichubo que tirar la puerta abajo we/they had to break the door downme dijo que había que entregarlo el lunes he told me it had to be handed in on Monday¡hay que ver qué genio tiene el mocito! well, well, he has got a temper, hasn't he!¡hay que ver! ¡las cosas que uno tiene que aguantar! honestly! the things one has to put up with!¡había que verlo allí jugando en la nieve! you should have seen him there playing in the snow!no hay más que apretar el botón all you have to do is press the buttonno hay que darle muy fuerte (no es necesario) you don't need to o you don't have to hit it too hard; (no se debe) you mustn't hit it too hardC ( liter)(en expresiones de tiempo): muchos años/mucho tiempo ha many years/a long time agoaños ha que no sé nada de él I haven't heard from him for yearsvthabido, -dacuatro hijos habidos de dos padres distintos four children born of two different fathersA (bienes) assets (pl)varias fincas forman parte de su haber his assets include various propertiesB (en contabilidad) credit sidetener algo en su haber ( period): tiene en su haber varios premios literarios he has several literary prizes to his creditya tiene cuatro robos en su haber he has already notched up four robberieslos haberes del mes de diciembre income o earnings for the month of December* * *
haber 1 ( conjugate haber) v aux ( en tiempos compuestos) to have;
de haberlo sabido had I known, if I'd known;
¡deberías haberlo dicho! you should have said so!
haber v impers (existir, estar, darse): hay una carta/varias cartas para ti there's a letter/there are several letters for you;
¿hay un banco por aquí? is there a bank near here?;
hubo dos accidentes there were two accidents;
¿hay helado? do you have any ice cream?;
no hay como un buen descanso there's nothing like a good rest;
hubo varios heridos several people were injured;
las hay rojas y verdes there are red ones and green ones;
gracias — no hay de qué thank you — don't mention it o not at all o you're welcome;
no hay de qué preocuparse there's nothing to worry about;
¿qué hay de nuevo? (fam) what's new?;
hola ¿qué hay? (fam) hello, how are things?;
¿qué hubo? (Andes, Méx, Ven fam) how are things?
( ser necesario) haber que + inf:◊ hay que estudiar you/we/they must study;
hubo que romperlo we/they had to break it;
no hay que lavarlo ( no es necesario) you don't need o have to wash it;
( no se debe) you mustn't wash it
haber 2 sustantivo masculino
c)
haber
I verbo auxiliar
1 (en tiempos compuestos) to have: espero que no lo haya hecho, I hope he hasn't done it
lo he comido todo, I've eaten it all
lo hubiera hecho de todos modos, she would have done it anyway
II verbo impersonal
1 (existir, estar, hallarse) hay, there is o are
había, there was o were: hay poco que decir, there is little to be said
había muchísima gente en la estación, there were a lot of people in the station
hay cien metros de mi casa a la estación, it's a hundred metres from my home to the station
2 (ocurrir, suceder) la guerra que hubo en el 36, the war that took place in 36
habrá una reunión, there will be a meeting
hoy hay fiesta en el club náutico, there's a party today in the sailing club
los robos habidos en este barrio, the robberies which have been committed in this neighbourhood
III ( haber de + infinitivo) (obligación) to have to: has de ser más estudioso, you must be more studious
( haber que + infinitivo) (conveniencia, necesidad u obligación) it is necessary to: habrá que ir, we will have to go
habría que pintar el salón, we should paint the living room
hay que hacerlo, you must do it
IV nm
1 Fin credit 2 en su haber, in his possession
figurado in his favour
V mpl haberes, (bienes) assets
(salario) wages
♦ Locuciones: había una vez..., once upon a time...
no hay de qué, you're welcome o don't mention it
Hay que tener mucho cuidado al traducir este verbo, ya que el inglés diferencia entre el singular y el plural: Hay un hombre fuera. There is a man outside. Hay dos hombres fuera. There are two men outside. Había un gato en el tejado. There was a cat on the roof. Había muchos libros. There were a lot of books.
' haber' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abundar
- apencar
- comprobante
- contrapartida
- deber
- dolo
- estrechamiento
- ir
- gravedad
- llevarse
- localmente
- parecer
- perdón
- pesar
- ropa
- satisfacción
- sobrar
- tirada
- acusar
- altura
- con
- encantado
- existir
- faltar
- habrá
- hay
- he
- hube
- lo
- los
- poder
- quedar
- seguir
English:
awfully
- be
- catch
- credit side
- deny
- doghouse
- earth
- have
- hotly
- life
- limit
- party
- point-blank
- recollect
- regret
- remember
- save
- still
- thank
- there
- through
- wish
- achievement
- anticipate
- apologize
- but
- could
- expect
- further
- likely
- mean
- mercy
- might
- must
- name
- otherwise
- ought
- over
- report
- should
- sorry
- suggest
- will
* * *♦ v aux1. [en tiempos compuestos] to have;lo he/había hecho I have/had done it;los niños ya han comido the children have already eaten;no he estado en la India I haven't been to India;en el estreno ha habido mucha gente there were a lot of people at the première¡haberlo dicho! why didn't you say so?;haberme escuchado I told you (so), you should have listened to me;de haberlo sabido… if only I'd known…has de estudiar más you have to study more;he de llamarle I ought to call him;ha de llegar un día en el que todo se arregle there's bound to come a time when everything gets sorted out;siempre has de ser tú el que se queje you always have to be the one to complain♦ v impersonalhay un regalo para ti there's a present for you;hay dos árboles en la plaza there are two trees on the square;hay mucha gente en la calle there are a lot of people in the street;había/hubo muchos problemas there were a lot of problems;no hubo tal penalty it wasn't a penalty;habrá dos mil [expresa futuro] there will be two thousand;[expresa hipótesis] there must be two thousand;los hay de distintas tallas they come in different sizes;¿cuánto hay de aquí a Santiago? how far is it from here to Santiago?;hay quien opina que… there are those who think that…;es un caballero como hay pocos he's that rare thing, a real gentleman;es un artista donde los haya he's as good an artist as you'll find;algo habrá cuando todo el mundo habla de ello if everyone's talking about it there must be something in it;(todo) lo habido y por haber everything under the sun;gracias – no hay de qué thank you – don't mention it;no hay día (en) que no haya algún accidente a day doesn't go by without there being some kind of accident;no hay más que apretar el botón simply press the button;no hay nada como una buena comida there's nothing like a good meal;no hay nadie como ella there's no one like her;no hay quien lo entienda there's no understanding him;no hay más que hablar there is no more to be said;¡hay que ver! well I never!;no hay más que ver lo feliz que está you just have to see how happy she is;¡eres de lo que no hay! you're unbelievable!hay que comer para vivir we must eat in order to live;hay que esforzarse más, Luis you need to try harder, Luis;no hay que apretar tanto there's no need to press so hard;creo que había que contárselo I think we ought to tell him;¡aquello había que verlo! you should have seen it!;habrá que soportar su mal humor we'll have to put up with his bad moodCSur [¿qué importa?] so (what)?, big deal!;¿qué hay de nuevo? what's new?;CSurestá lloviendo -- ¿y qué hay?, estamos en auto it's raining -- so what? we're in the car;CAm, Col, Méx, Ven¿qué hubo? [saludo] how are you doing?♦ vtFormal [tener]el abuelo, que Dios haya en su gloria,… grandfather, God rest his soul,…;los hijos habidos en el matrimonio the children from the marriage* * *I v/auxhemos llegado we’ve arrived;lo he oído I’ve heard it;¿la ha visto? has he seen her?:he de levantarme pronto I have to o I’ve got to get up early3:de haberlo sabido if I’d known;ought to see it;habérselas con alguien have it out with s.o.;1 ( existir):hay there is sg, there are pl ;hubo un incendio there was a fire;había mucha gente there were a lot of people;hoy no hay clase there aren’t any lessons today, school is closed today;ya no hay más there’s none left; there are none left;no hay como … there’s nothing like …;esto es de lo que no hay this is the limit!:hay que hacerlo it has to be done;no hay de qué not at all, don’t mention it;no hay más que decir there’s nothing more to be said;no hay que pagar para entrar you don’t have to pay to go in;no hay que hablar con la boca llena you mustn’t o shouldn’t talk with your mouth full3:¿qué hay?, Méx¿qué hubo? how’s it going?, what’s happening?;es ingenioso donde los haya he’s as ingenious as they cometiene en su haber 50.000 pesos she’s 50,000 pesos in credit;* * *haber {39} v aux1) : have, hasno ha llegado el envío: the shipment hasn't arrived2)haber de : mustha de ser tarde: it must be latehaber v impers1)hay : there is, there arehay dos mensajes: there are two messages¿qué hay de nuevo?: what's new?2)hay que : it is necessaryhay que trabajar más rápido: you have to work fasterhaber nm1) : assets pl2) : credit, credit side3) haberes nmpl: salary, income, remuneration* * *haber vb1. (verbo auxiliar) to have¿has comido? have you eaten?2. (existir, tener lugar) there is / there are¿qué hay? how are things? -
10 gana
f.1 desire, wish.me dan o entran ganas de llorar I feel like cryingtener ganas de (hacer) algo to feel like (doing) something¡qué ganas tengo de empezar las vacaciones! I can't wait for the holidays to start!no tengo ganas de que me pongan una multa I don't fancy getting a finequedarse con (las) ganas de hacer algo not to manage to do somethingde buena gana willinglyde mala gana unwillinglyhace/come todo lo que le viene en gana she does/eats whatever she pleases¿por qué habrá dicho eso? — son ganas de fastidiar why would he say a thing like that? — he's just being nasty2 appetite (apetito).comer sin ganas to eat without appetite, to pick at one's food3 Gana.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: ganar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: ganar.* * *1 (deseo) wish (de, for), desire\dar a alguien la gana de hacer algo familiar to feel like doing somethingde buena gana willinglyde mala gana reluctantlyentrarle a uno ganas de (hacer) algo to really feel like (doing) somethinghacer algo con ganas familiar to really enjoy doing somethingquedarse con las ganas de hacer algo familiar not to get to do something, not get a chance to do somethingtener gana (hambre) to be hungrytener ganas de (hacer) algo to feel like (doing) somethingtenerle ganas a alguien familiar to have it in for somebodyvenir a uno en gana familiar to feel like* * *noun f.desire, wish* * *SF1)• hacer algo con ganas — to do sth willingly o enthusiastically
comer/reírse con ganas — to eat/laugh heartily
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dar ganas, esto da ganas de comerlo — it makes you want to eat it•
le entran ganas de hacer algo — he gets the urge to do sth•
quedarse con las ganas — to be left disappointed, be left wanting•
quitársele a algn las ganas de algo, se me han quitado las ganas de ir — I don't feel like going now o any more•
hacer algo sin ganas — to do sth reluctantly o unwillingly•
tener ganas de hacer algo — to feel like doing sthtengo ganas de vomitar — I feel sick, I'm going to be sick
hola, ¿cómo estás? tenía ganas de verte — hi, how are you? I was hoping I'd see you
tengo unas ganas locas de verte — I can't wait to see you, I'm dying to see you
tengo pocas ganas de ir — I don't feel like going much, I don't really want to go
malditas las ganas que tengo de ir — * there's no way I want to go
2)de buena gana te ayudaría, pero no puedo — I'd gladly help you, but I can't
me visto como me da la gana — I dress the way I want to, I dress as I please
¡no me da la gana! — I don't want to!
me da la gana de — + infin I feel like + ger, I want to + infin
- de ganapagar hasta las ganas — * to pay over the odds
ser ganas de —
son ganas de molestar o fastidiar — they're just trying to be awkward
- es ganavenirle en gana a algn —
no me viene en gana — I don't feel like it, I can't be bothered
* * *a) ( deseo)haz lo que te dé la gana or lo que te venga en gana — do what you like
quería ir pero me quedé con las ganas — (fam) I wanted to go, but it wasn't to be
se quedó con las ganas de decirle lo que pensaba — she never got to tell him what she really thought
si te crees que va a decir que sí te vas a quedar con las ganas — (fam) if you think he's going to say yes, you've got another think coming (colloq)
con ganas: llover con ganas to pour down; es feo/tonto con ganas he is so ugly/stupid!; de buena/mala gana willingly/reluctantly; tenerle ganas a alguien — (fam) (de pegarle, reñirlo) to be out to get somebody (colloq); ( sexualmente) (Col, CS) to have the hots for somebody (colloq)
b)ganas de + inf: jóvenes con ganas de pasarlo bien young people out for a good time; qué ganas de complicarte la vida! you really like making life difficult for yourself!; (no) tengo ganas de ir I (don't) feel like going; tengo ganas de volver a verte I'm looking forward to seeing you again; tengo unas ganas de decirle lo que pienso! I'd really like to tell him what I think!; (te) dan ganas de mandarlo todo al diablo it makes you want to say to hell with it all; le dieron or entraron ganas de reírse she felt like bursting out laughing; se me quitaron las ganas de ir I don't feel like going any more; tengo ganas de ir al servicio I need to go to the bathroom, I want to go to the toilet (BrE); me entraron ganas de vomitar — I felt sick
c)gana(s) de que + subj: tengo ganas de que llegue el verano — I'm looking forward to the summer
* * *a) ( deseo)haz lo que te dé la gana or lo que te venga en gana — do what you like
quería ir pero me quedé con las ganas — (fam) I wanted to go, but it wasn't to be
se quedó con las ganas de decirle lo que pensaba — she never got to tell him what she really thought
si te crees que va a decir que sí te vas a quedar con las ganas — (fam) if you think he's going to say yes, you've got another think coming (colloq)
con ganas: llover con ganas to pour down; es feo/tonto con ganas he is so ugly/stupid!; de buena/mala gana willingly/reluctantly; tenerle ganas a alguien — (fam) (de pegarle, reñirlo) to be out to get somebody (colloq); ( sexualmente) (Col, CS) to have the hots for somebody (colloq)
b)ganas de + inf: jóvenes con ganas de pasarlo bien young people out for a good time; qué ganas de complicarte la vida! you really like making life difficult for yourself!; (no) tengo ganas de ir I (don't) feel like going; tengo ganas de volver a verte I'm looking forward to seeing you again; tengo unas ganas de decirle lo que pienso! I'd really like to tell him what I think!; (te) dan ganas de mandarlo todo al diablo it makes you want to say to hell with it all; le dieron or entraron ganas de reírse she felt like bursting out laughing; se me quitaron las ganas de ir I don't feel like going any more; tengo ganas de ir al servicio I need to go to the bathroom, I want to go to the toilet (BrE); me entraron ganas de vomitar — I felt sick
c)gana(s) de que + subj: tengo ganas de que llegue el verano — I'm looking forward to the summer
* * *A1(deseo): ¡con qué ganas me comería un helado! I'd love an ice cream!, I could murder an ice cream! ( colloq)¡me iría a la cama con unas ganas! what I wouldn't give to be able to go to bed now! ( colloq)lo hizo sin ganas he did it very half-heartedly, he did it without much enthusiasmno fui porque no tenía ganas I didn't go because I didn't feel like ithaz lo que te digo — no me da la gana do as I tell you — I don't want to! o why should I?no lo hizo porque no se le pegó la gana ( Méx); he didn't do it because he didn't feel like it o he couldn't be botheredsiempre hace su regalada gana he always does what the hell he likes ( colloq)por mí puedes hacer lo que te dé la gana or lo que te venga en gana you can do what you like for all I careno lo hace porque no le da la real or realísima gana he doesn't do it because he just can't be botheredsiempre termina haciendo lo que le viene en gana she always ends up doing just what she likes o exactly as she pleasesqueríamos ir pero al final nos quedamos con las ganas ( fam); we wanted to go, but it wasn't to beme quedé con las ganas de decirle lo que pensaba I never got to tell him what I really thoughtsi te crees que te va a decir que sí te vas a quedar con las ganas ( fam); if you think he's going to say yes, you've got another think coming o you're in for a disappointment ( colloq)con ganas: llover con ganas to pour downde buena/mala gana: me ayudó de muy buena gana she helped me very willingly, she was very glad o happy to help mede buena gana me iría a acostar I would quite gladly o quite happily just go to bedestá trabajando de muy mala gana she's being very unenthusiastic o half-hearted about her workme lo prestó de mala gana he lent it to me reluctantly o unwillinglyle cobraron hasta las ganas por arreglarlo they charged him a fortune o the earth for repairing it ( colloq)las ganas ( fam): ánimo que ya estás terminando — sí, … las ganas come on, you've nearly finished — finished? if only! o you must be joking! ( colloq)tenerle ganas a algn ( fam) (de pegarle, reñirlo) to be out to get sb ( colloq) (sexualmente) ( AmS) to have the hots for sb ( colloq)2 gana(s) DE + INF:jóvenes con muchas ganas de pasárselo bien young people out for a good time¡qué ganas de complicarte la vida! you really like making life difficult for yourself!me muero de ganas de verlo I can't wait o ( colloq) I'm dying to see himtengo muchas ganas de volver a verte I'm really looking forward to seeing you again¡tengo unas ganas de decirle lo que pienso! I'd really like to tell him what I think!tengo muy pocas ganas de ir I don't feel like going in the least o one little bittantas ganas que tenías de tener la muñeca y ahora … you just had to have o you were so keen to have that doll and now …¡malditas las ganas que tengo de trabajar! I don't feel at all like o a bit like working!, the last thing I feel like doing is workingno es cierto, son ganas de hablar que tiene la gente it's not true, people just want something to talk aboutno tengo nada de ganas or no tengo ningunas ganas de estudiar I don't feel at all like o I don't feel a bit like studyingparece que hoy anda con ganas de molestar it seems he's out to be difficult today ( colloq)con este calor no dan ganas de trabajar you just don't feel like working in this heatte dan ganas de mandarlo todo al diablo it makes you want to say to hell with it allme dieron or entraron ganas de estrangularlo I could have strangled him o I felt like strangling himle dieron or entraron ganas de reírse she felt like bursting out laughingno le van a quedar ganas de volverlo a hacer he isn't going to want to do that again in a hurryse me han quitado las ganas I don't feel like it any more3 gana(s) DE QUE + SUBJ:tengo ganas de que llegue el verano I can't wait for the summer, I'm looking forward to the summerno tengo ganas de que me detengan I don't feel like getting (myself) arrested(necesidad): tengo ganas de ir al servicio I need to go to the bathroom ( AmE), I want to go to the lavatory ( BrE)me entraron ganas de vomitar I felt sick o ( AmE) nauseous* * *
Del verbo ganar: ( conjugate ganar)
gana es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Del verbo gañir: ( conjugate gañir)
gaña es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
gana
ganar
gañir
gana sustantivo femenino ( deseo):◊ ¡con qué ganas me comería un helado! I'd love an ice cream!;
lo hizo sin ganas he did it very half-heartedly;
siempre hace lo que le da la gana she always does just as she pleases;
quería ir pero me quedé con las ganas (fam) I wanted to go, but it wasn't to be;
tener ganas de hacer algo to feel like doing sth;
(no) tengo ganas de ir I (don't) feel like going;
tengo ganas de volver a verte I'm looking forward to seeing you again;
le dieron ganas de reírse she felt like bursting out laughing;
se me quitaron las ganas de ir I don't feel like going any more;
tengo ganas de que llegue el verano I'm looking forward to the summer;
con ganas: llover con ganas to pour down;
es feo/tonto con ganas he is so ugly/stupid!;
de buena/mala gana willingly/reluctantly
ganar ( conjugate ganar) verbo transitivo
1
◊ ¿qué ganas con eso? what do you gain by (doing) that?
2 ‹partido/guerra/premio› to win;
verbo intransitivo
ganale a algn to beat sb;
nos ganaon por cuatro puntos they beat us by four pointsb) ( aventajar):
me gana en todo he beats me on every count;
salir ganando: salió ganando con el trato he did well out of the deal;
al final salí ganando in the end I came out of it better off
ganarse verbo pronominal
1 ( enf) ( mediante el trabajo) to earn;◊ ganase la vida to earn a/one's living
2 ( enf) ‹premio/apuesta› to win
3 ‹afecto/confianza› to win;◊ se ganó el respeto de todos she won o earned everyone's respect
4 ‹ descanso› to earn oneself;
gana sustantivo femenino
1 (deseo) wish [de, for]: tengo muchas ganas de verle, I really want to see him
2 (voluntad) will: no tengo ganas de discutir contigo, I don't want to argue with you
de buena gana, willingly
de mala gana, reluctantly
familiar no le da la gana, she doesn't feel like it
3 (hambre, apetencia) appetite: se me quitaron las ganas de comer, I lost my appetite
ganar
I verbo transitivo
1 (un salario) to earn
2 (un premio) to win
3 (superar) to beat: le gana en estatura, she is taller than him
4 (al contrincante) to beat
5 (una cima, una orilla) to reach
ganar la cumbre, to reach the peak
II verbo intransitivo
1 (vencer) to win
2 (mejorar) improve: ganó en simpatía, she became more and more charming
ganas mucho cuando sonríes, you look nicer when you smile
' gana' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bien
- cacarear
- decente
- ganar
- ganarse
- mantenerse
- mí
- miserable
- sustentar
- tahúr
- talante
- apostar
- haragán
- justo
- miseria
- real
- tanto
English:
begrudge
- bring in
- decent
- earn
- get
- grudge
- grudgingly
- herself
- himself
- less
- livelihood
- outsmart
- pay up
- petulantly
- please
- readily
- reluctantly
- unwillingly
- unwillingness
- willingly
- double
- lazybones
- whoever
* * *gana nf1. [afán, deseo] desire, wish (de to);de buena/mala gana: lo hizo de buena/mala gana she did it willingly/unwillingly;de buena gana lo dejaría todo y me iría lejos I'd quite happily drop everything and go off somewhere far away;no es nada trabajador, todo lo hace de mala gana he's not very hard-working, he always drags his feet when he has to do something;comía con mucha gana he ate with great relish o gusto;hace el trabajo con ganas she goes about her work with relish o enthusiastically;¡con qué ganas la mandaría a paseo! I'd just love to tell her to get lost!;me dan ganas de llorar I feel like crying;me entraron ganas de marcharme I felt like walking out;le entraron ganas de llorar he felt like crying;hacer algo sin ganas to do sth without any great enthusiasm;morirse de ganas de hacer algo to be dying to do sth;me quedé con las ganas de contestarle I would have loved to answer her back;se me han quitado las ganas de volver al cine it's made me feel like never going to the cinema again;ya tengo ganas de que vuelvas I'm really looking forward to you coming back;tengo ganas de comerme un pastel I feel like (eating) a cake;tengo ganas de ir al baño I need to go to the toilet;¡qué ganas tengo de empezar las vacaciones! I can't wait for the holidays to start!;¡qué ganas tienes de buscarte problemas! you just can't resist looking for trouble!;¿por qué habrá dicho eso? – son ganas de fastidiar why would he say a thing like that? – he's just being nasty;Famcon ganas: tu amigo es tonto con ganas Br your friend isn't half stupid, US your friend sure is stupid;es un libro malo con ganas it's a terrible book;Famdar la gana: no me da la gana I don't feel like it;Famno le dio la real gana de ayudar she couldn't be bothered to help;porque me da la (real) gana because I (jolly well) feel like it;Famtenerle ganas a alguien [odiarlo] to have it in for sb;Andes, RP Fam [desearlo] to be after sb, to have one's eye on sb;venirle en gana a alguien: hace/come todo lo que le viene en gana she does/eats whatever she pleases2. [apetito] appetite;comer sin ganas to eat without appetite, to pick at one's food;no tengo gana I've got no appetite;el paciente ha perdido la gana the patient has lost his appetite* * *f1:no me da la gana I don’t want to;hace lo que le da la gana he does what he likes, he does as he pleases;… me da ganas de … … makes me want to …;tener ganas de algo/de hacer algo feel like sth/like doing sth;quedarse con las ganas never get (the chance) to do sth2 ( voluntad):de mala gana unwillingly, grudgingly;de buena gana willingly* * *gana nf1) : desire, inclination2)de buena gana : willingly, readily, gladly3)de mala gana : reluctantly, half-heartedly4)tener ganas de : to feel like, to be in the mood fortengo ganas de bailar: I feel like dancing5)ponerle ganas a algo : to put effort into something* * *gana ndar la gana to want / to like -
11 gusto
m.1 taste (estilo).una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated housede buen/mal gusto in good/bad tastesobre gustos no hay nada escrito (Prov) there's no accounting for taste, each to his owntener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste2 pleasure.con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasureiría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go but I can'tda gusto estar aquí it's a real pleasure to be heremucho gusto — el gusto es mío pleased to meet you — the pleasure's minehacer algo a gusto to do something willingly o gladly; (de buena gana) to do something comfortably (cómodamente)mucho o tanto gusto pleased to meet yousentirse o encontrarse o estar a gusto to feel comfortable o at easetomar gusto a algo to take a liking to something3 whim, fancy.4 appetite, hunger, taste.5 flair, inclination, liking, propensity.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: gustar.* * *1 (sentido, sabor) taste2 (inclinación) liking, taste3 (placer) pleasure■ tengo el gusto de presentarle a mi marido may I introduce you to my husband?4 (capricho) whim, fancy\cogerle el gusto a algo to take a liking to somethingcon mucho gusto with pleasuredar gusto to please, delightdarse el gusto de to treat oneself tode buen gusto in good tastede mal gusto in bad tasteel gusto es mío the pleasure is mineestar a gusto to feel comfortable, feel at easehacer algo a gusto to enjoy doing somethinghacer algo por gusto to do something for funir algo a gustos to be a matter of tastepor gusto for the sake of it¡qué gusto! how lovely!tanto gusto pleased to meet youtener buen gusto to have good tastetener mal gusto to have bad tastetener el gusto de + inf to have the pleasure of + gerundtener mucho gusto en + inf to be delighted to + inf* * *noun m.1) taste2) liking•- a gusto* * *SM1) (=sentido) taste2) [de comida] taste, flavour, flavor (EEUU)tiene un gusto amargo — it has a bitter taste o flavour, it tastes bitter
3) (=sentido estético) tasteal gusto de hoy, según el gusto de hoy — in the taste of today
tiene gusto para vestir — she dresses with taste, she has taste in clothes
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buen gusto — good taste•
mal gusto — bad taste4) (=placer) pleasure•
a gusto, aquí me encuentro o siento a gusto — I feel at home o ease here•
acomodarse a su gusto — to make o.s. at home, make o.s. comfortable•
con mucho gusto — with pleasurelo haré con mucho gusto — I'll be glad to do it, I'll be only too happy to do it
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dar gusto a algn — to please sb, give pleasure to sb•
leo por gusto — I read for pleasurees por gusto que siga allí — LAm you'll wait there in vain
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tener el gusto de hacer algo — to have the pleasure of doing sth5) (=agrado) likingcoger el gusto a algo, tomar gusto a algo — to take a liking to sth
6) [en presentaciones]¡mucho gusto!, ¡tanto gusto!, ¡gusto verlo! — LAm * how do you do?, pleased to meet you
el gusto es mío — how do you do?, the pleasure is (all) mine
7) (=antojo) whim, fancya gusto — at will, according to one's fancy
* * *1)a) ( sentido) tasteb) ( sabor) tastegusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste
2)a) (placer, agrado) pleasuretendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)
se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!
por gusto — for fun, for pleasure
tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something
b) (deseo, voluntad)¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?
azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste
a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like
darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face
c)¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?
d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you
3) ( sentido estético) taste4) (inclinación, afición) taste* * *= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.Ex. We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.Ex. Reality is often very much lacking in delight.Ex. This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.Ex. Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.Ex. So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.Ex. Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.Ex. The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.Ex. It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.Ex. I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.Ex. It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex. I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.----* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.* agradable al gusto = palatable.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.* buen gusto, el = good taste.* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.* con buen gusto = tastefully.* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* de buen gusto = tasteful.* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.* gusto refinado = refined taste.* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.* * *1)a) ( sentido) tasteb) ( sabor) tastegusto a algo: tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry; esto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything; deja un gusto a menta — it has a minty aftertaste
2)a) (placer, agrado) pleasuretendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos — (frml) it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you (frml)
se las comió con un gusto...! — he tucked into them with such relish o delight!
por gusto — for fun, for pleasure
tomarle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo — to take a liking to something
b) (deseo, voluntad)¿está a su gusto el peinado? — is the style to your liking?
azúcar a or al gusto — sugar to taste
a gusto del consumidor — (fr hecha) however/as you like
darle el gusto a alguien: no le des todos los gustos don't indulge him all the time; hoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself today; me di el gusto de decírselo a la cara — I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face
c)¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? — are you happy in your new job?
d) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)mucho or tanto gusto — pleased o nice to meet you
3) ( sentido estético) taste4) (inclinación, afición) taste* * *= appetite, delight, taste, flavour [flavor, -USA], enjoyment, liking, tastefulness, preference, like, pleasure, treat, aftertaste.Ex: We need to know what and how consumers' information appetites have changed.
Ex: Reality is often very much lacking in delight.Ex: This is to ensure that the taste for good English is kept alive and developed by the provision of good literature.Ex: Plainly, in many documents sections that can be regarded as truly representative of the flavour of the original are absent or difficult to identify.Ex: So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.Ex: Sometimes this exchange can be sufficient to reshape our reaction from one of dislike and puzzlement to liking and understanding.Ex: The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.Ex: It is important to recognise, then, that a variety of different indexing approaches are inevitable, not only for reasons of history and indexer preference, but because different situations demand different approaches.Ex: I would also like to know where to find other expats in Dusseldorf would have the same like for beer/wine and talking rubbish.Ex: It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.Ex: I don't know if it's paranoia or my subconscious acting up or a vitamin deficiency, but I have now twice had a soapy aftertaste when eating.* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.* agradable al gusto = palatable.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.* añadir + Nombre + según el gusto = add + Nombre + to taste.* buen gusto, el = good taste.* cogerle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.* con buen gusto = tastefully.* con gusto = happily, satisfyingly, stylish, willingly.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* de buen gusto = tasteful.* de mal gusto = in bad taste, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], distasteful, unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].* de pésimo gusto = tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.].* de + Posesivo + gusto = of + Posesivo + choice, of + Posesivo + choosing.* discusiones sobre gustos y colores = flame war.* encontrarse a gusto = be at ease.* en la variedad está el gusto = variety is the spice of life.* gusto al que Uno se acostumbra con el tiempo = acquired taste.* gusto personal = personal taste, personal preference.* gusto por lo dulce = sweet tooth.* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.* gusto refinado = refined taste.* hacer a gusto del consumidor = make to + order.* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* sentido del gusto = sense of taste.* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.* todo tipo de gustos = all shades of opinion.* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.* * *A1 (sentido) tasteresulta amargo al gusto it has a bitter taste2 (sabor) tasteesta bebida tiene un gusto extraño this drink has a strange taste o tastes strange¿de qué gusto quieres el helado? what flavor (of) ice cream do you want?tiene un gustillo or gustito medio raro it has a slightly funny taste to itgusto A algo:tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberrytiene gusto a quemado it tastes burned, it has a burned tasteesto no tiene gusto a nada this doesn't taste of anything, this has no taste at allsus palabras me dejaron un gusto amargo her words left me with a nasty taste in my mouth o with an unpleasant aftertasteB1 (placer, agrado) pleasuretendré mucho gusto en acompañarlos ( frml); it will be a pleasure for me to accompany you ( frml), I shall be delighted o very pleased to accompany you ( frml)¡se las comió con un gusto …! he tucked into them with such relish o delight!da gusto trabajar en una oficina tan luminosa it's a pleasure o ( colloq) it's great to have such a bright office to work inme dio mucho or un gran gusto volverlo a ver ( frml); it was delightful o a great pleasure to see him again ( frml)por gusto for fun, for pleasureescribe por gusto, no por el dinero he writes for pleasure, not for the moneylos precios suben que da gusto ( iró); prices are shooting uptomarle or cogerle or agarrarle (el) gusto a algo to take a liking to sth, get to like sth, get into sth ( colloq)quien por su gusto padece, vaya al infierno a quejarse you/he/one must face the consequences of your/his/one's actions2(deseo, voluntad): satisface todos los gustos de sus hijos he indulges all his children's whimsno puedo permitirme esos gustos tan caros I can't afford such luxuriesmaneja al marido a su gusto she has her husband twisted around her little fingerel vestido no ha quedado a mi gusto the dress hasn't turned out the way I wanted it¿está a su gusto el peinado? is the style to your liking?agregar azúcar a or al gusto add sugar to tastea gusto del consumidor ( fr hecha); however/whatever/as you likedarle el or hacerle el gusto a algn: no le hagas todos los gustos don't indulge him all the timehoy sí voy a darme el gusto I'm really going to treat myself todaydarse los gustos en vida to enjoy lifeme di el gusto de decírselo a la cara I took great delight o pleasure in telling him to his face3a gusto at easeun lugar en el que se está muy a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at ease¿estás a gusto en tu nuevo trabajo? are you happy in your new job?no se siente a gusto entre gente tan distinguida he doesn't feel at ease o he feels ill at ease o uncomfortable among such distinguished people4(en fórmulas de cortesía): mucho or tanto gusto pleased o nice to meet you¿podría avisarme cuando lleguen? — con mucho gusto could you let me know when they arrive? — with pleasure o ( AmE) I'd be glad tola conoces ¿no? — no, todavía no he tenido el gusto ( frml); you know her, don't you? — no, I haven't had the pleasure ( frml)C (sentido estético) tastetiene un gusto horrible she has awful o appalling tastetiene mucho gusto para arreglar las flores she does very tasteful flower arrangementsno me parece de muy buen gusto lo que le dijiste I don't think that what you said was in very good tastelleva ropa de muy buen gusto he wears tasteful clothestiene muy buen gusto para vestirse she has very good taste in clothes o very good dress senseuna broma/un comentario de mal gusto a tasteless joke/remark, a joke/remark that was in very poor o bad tasteD (inclinación, afición) tastenuestros gustos son muy dispares our tastes are very different, we have very different tastestiene gustos caros/simples she has expensive/simple tastesha heredado de su padre el gusto por la música he has inherited a liking for music from his father, he has inherited his father's love of musices difícil elegirle un disco si no conocemos sus gustos it's difficult to choose a record for him if we don't know his taste in music o what sort of music he likeslo tengo puesto a mi gusto I've got it arranged the way I like it o to my tastecorbatas para todos los gustos ties to suit all tastes, ties for all tastesun verde demasiado vivo para mi gusto too bright a green for my taste o likingir en gustos to be a matter of tasteen gustos se rompen géneros ( Méx); each to his own o there's no accounting for tasteentre gustos no hay disgustos ( Col); each to his own o there's no accounting for tastehay gustos que merecen palos there's no accounting for taste, each to his ownnunca llueve a gusto de todos one man's meat is another man's poison, you can't please everybodypara los gustos están los colores it takes all sorts, horses for coursessobre gustos y colores no hay nada escrito or no hay disputa or no discuten los doctores each to his own o there's no accounting for taste* * *
Del verbo gustar: ( conjugate gustar)
gusto es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
gustó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
gustar
gusto
gustar ( conjugate gustar) verbo intransitivo
1 (+ me/te/le etc):◊ ¿te gustó el libro? did you like o enjoy the book?;
me gusta su compañía I enjoy her company;
los helados no me/te/nos gustan I/you/we don't like ice cream;
le gusta mucho la música he likes music very much;
a Juan le gusta María Juan likes María;
le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE);
le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq);
nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch;
¿te gustoía visitar el castillo? would you like to visit the castle?;
me gustoía que vinieras temprano I'd like you to come early
2 ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml);
cuando usted guste whenever it is convenient for you
verbo transitivo (AmL) ( querer) to like;◊ ¿gustan tomar algo? would you like something to drink?
gusto sustantivo masculino
1
tiene un gusto medio raro it has a funny taste to it;
tiene gusto a fresa it tastes of strawberry;
deja un gusto a menta it has a minty aftertaste
una broma de mal gusto a tasteless joke;
para todos los gustos to suit all tastes
2
da gusto estar aquí it's so nice (being) here;
me dio mucho gusto volverlo a ver it was lovely to see him again;
por gusto for fun, for pleasure;
un lugar donde se está a gusto a place where you feel comfortable o at easeb) ( en fórmulas de cortesía):◊ mucho gusto (en conocerla) pleased o nice to meet you;
el gusto es mío the pleasure is mine
gustar
I verbo intransitivo 1 me gusta el pan, I like bread
me gustaba su compañía, I used to like his company
(con infinitivo) me gusta escribir, I like to write o I like writing
me gustaría ir, I would like to go ➣ Ver nota abajo
2 frml cortesía: cuando gustes, whenever you like
¿gustas?, would you like some?
3 frml (sentir agrado o afición) gustar de, to enjoy: gusta de salir a pasear por las mañanas, he likes to have a walk in the morning
II vtr (degustar, probar) to taste
Gustar se traduce por to like: Me gusta esta música. I like this music. Sin embargo, recuerda que en español el sujeto del verbo gustar es lo que nos gusta (esta música), mientras que en inglés el sujeto del verbo to like es I.
Si quieres añadir un verbo como complemento del verbo to like (me gusta nadar), debes emplear el gerundio, que siempre sugiere algo placentero: I like swimming. Pero si más que gustarte simplemente te parece una buena idea o lo haces por tu propio bien puedes usar el infinitivo: I like to go to the dentist twice a year. Me gusta ir al dentista dos veces al año. Sería muy difícil que alguien dijera I like going to the dentist, porque significaría que disfruta haciéndolo.
En el modo condicional ( I would like) sólo se puede usar el infinitivo: I would like to go out tonight. Me gustaría salir esta noche.
gusto sustantivo masculino
1 (sensación) taste
2 (para apreciar la belleza) taste: la tía Rosa tiene muy mal gusto, aunt Rose has very bad taste
fue un comentario de mal gusto, it was a remark in bad taste
3 (inclinación, agrado) liking: esa literatura no es de su gusto, he doesn't like that kind of literature
para mi gusto está precioso, I find it very pretty
4 (placer) pleasure: lo hace por gusto, she does it for the sake of it
este solecito es un gusto this sun is very nice
no tengo el gusto de conocerle, I have not had the pleasure of meeting him
♦ Locuciones: a gusto, comfortable o at ease
con (mucho) gusto, with (great) pleasure
tanto gusto, pleased to meet you
sobre gustos no hay nada escrito, each to his own
' gusto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antojo
- bastante
- bebible
- chabacana
- chabacano
- decoración
- despacharse
- detalle
- dulce
- dulzón
- dulzona
- encontrar
- exquisita
- exquisito
- fina
- fino
- gloria
- grado
- gustosa
- gustoso
- hogareña
- hogareño
- imperio
- macarrónica
- macarrónico
- paladar
- paleta
- paleto
- plato
- primera
- primero
- recargada
- recargado
- refinar
- refinada
- refinado
- ricamente
- sentida
- sentido
- solícita
- solícito
- tampoco
- teatralidad
- toque
- absoluto
- afición
- charro
- chulo
- comentario
- como
English:
cheap
- comfortable
- customize
- deplorably
- discerning
- discriminating
- discrimination
- do
- ease
- exquisite
- flavor
- flavour
- full-bodied
- gladly
- gore
- gristle
- gusto
- hoax
- indulge
- like
- liking
- matter
- naff
- please
- pleasure
- prefer
- put off
- relish
- savor
- savour
- sense
- sick
- sight
- take to
- taste
- tasteful
- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- tone
- unsophisticated
- vulgar
- vulgarity
- acquired
- choice
- distasteful
- dress
- fun
* * *♦ nm1. [sentido] taste;tiene atrofiado el sentido del gusto she has a poor sense of taste;añada sal a gusto add salt to taste2. [sabor] taste, flavour;este postre tiene un gusto muy raro this dessert tastes very odd;tiene gusto a chocolate it tastes of chocolate;tiene gusto a plástico it tastes like plastic;una barra de helado de dos gustos a block of ice cream with two flavours3. [estilo] taste;el buen gusto se forma desde la infancia good taste is something you develop as a child;es un cuadro de gusto romántico the painting is rather Romantic in style;está decorado al gusto de la época it is decorated in the style of the period;una casa decorada con (buen) gusto a tastefully decorated house;de buen/mal gusto in good/bad taste;fue una broma de mal gusto the joke was in bad o poor taste;tener buen/mal gusto to have good/bad taste;tiene muy buen gusto para la ropa she has very good taste in clothes;sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there's no accounting for taste, each to his own4. [preferencia] taste;tenemos gustos distintos sobre ropa we have different tastes in clothes;no comparto su gusto por la violencia I don't share his liking for violence;su gusto por el mar es bien conocido he is well known for liking the sea5. [placer] pleasure;ponte a gusto make yourself comfortable;contigo estoy muy a gusto I feel really comfortable o at ease with you;a gusto del consumidor in line with the customer's wishes;siempre quieres que haga las cosas a tu gusto you always want me to do things your way;con mucho gusto gladly, with pleasure;iría con (mucho) gusto, pero no puedo I'd love to go, but I can't;lo haré con gusto I'll be pleased to do it, I'll do it with pleasure;da gusto estar aquí it's really nice here;lo hago por darte gusto I'm doing it for you o to make you happy;me di el gusto de contestarle I allowed myself the satisfaction of answering him back;date el gusto, cómpratelo go on, treat yourself and buy it;está a gusto consigo mismo he's at ease with himself;[cómodamente] to do sth comfortably; Famque da gusto: canta que da gusto it's a pleasure to hear her sing;esta cerveza entra que da gusto this beer goes down a treat6. [en fórmula de cortesía]¿me podrías despertar a las 7? – con mucho gusto can you wake me at 7? – of course o with pleasure;tener el gusto de hacer algo to have the pleasure of doing sth;no tengo el gusto (de conocerla) I don't think I've had the pleasure♦ de gusto, por gusto loc advPerú, RP [adrede] on purpose;es por gusto que se queda she's only staying to annoy us* * *m1 ( preferencias, sabor) taste;sobre gustos no hay nada escrito there’s no accounting for taste;de buen gusto in good taste, tasteful;de mal gusto in bad taste, tasteless;tomar el gusto a algo get to like sth, acquire a taste for sth2 ( placer) pleasure;con mucho gusto with pleasure;da gusto hacer negocios con usted it’s a pleasure doing business with you;dar gusto a alguien please s.o.;tener el gusto de have the pleasure of;mucho otanto gusto how do you do3:a gusto at ease;sentirse a gusto feel comfortable o at ease* * *gusto nm1) : flavor, taste2) : taste, style3) : pleasure, liking4) : whim, fancya gusto: at will5)a gusto : comfortable, at ease6)al gusto : to taste, as one likes7)mucho gusto : pleased to meet you* * *gusto n1. (sentido, sabor) taste2. (preferencia) taste3. (placer) pleasuretenemos el gusto de invitarles a la boda de nuestro hijo we are pleased to invite you to our son's weddingestar / sentirse a gusto to feel comfortable -
12 gustar
v.1 to be pleasing.me gusta ir al cine I like going to the cinemame gustan las novelas I like novelsasí me gusta, has hecho un buen trabajo that's what I like to see, you've done a fine jobhazlo como más te guste do it whichever way you see fit, do it however you likeEl buen vino gusta mucho Good wine is pleasing.2 to taste, to try.3 to like, to be fond of, to enjoy, to dig.Me gusta el buen vino I like a good wine.4 to like to, to enjoy, to love to, to go in for.Nos gusta viajar We like to travel.5 to be desirable, to be desired.El cuadro caro gusta The expensive picture is desirable.6 to like it.Nos gusta We like it.* * *1 (agradar) to like2 (probar) to taste, try1 (tener complacencia) to enjoy (de, -)\cuando guste / cuando gustes formal whenever you want¿gustas? formal would you like some?¿Ud. gusta? formal would you like some?* * *verb1) to like2) be pleasing* * *1. VI1) [con complemento personal]a) [con sustantivo]¿te gustó México? — did you like Mexico?
le gustan mucho los niños — she loves children, she's very fond of children, she likes children a lot
¿te ha gustado la película? — did you enjoy the film?
eso es, así me gusta — that's right, that's the way I like it
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me gusta como canta — I like the way she singsb) + infin¿te gusta jugar a las cartas? — do you like playing cards?
no me gusta nada levantarme temprano — I hate getting up early, I don't like getting up early at all
no me gustaría nada estar en su lugar — I'd hate to be o I really wouldn't like to be in his place o shoes
le gusta mucho jugar al fútbol — he's a keen footballer, he likes playing o to play football
le gusta llegar con tiempo de sobra a una cita — she likes to get to her appointments with time to spare
c)• gustar que + subjun —
no le gusta que lo llamen Pepe — he doesn't like being o to be called Pepe
le gusta que la cena esté en la mesa cuando llega a casa — he likes his supper to be on the table when he gets home
no me gustó que no invitaran a mi hija a la boda — I didn't like the fact that o I was annoyed that my daughter wasn't invited to the wedding
¿te gustaría que te llevara al cine? — would you like me to take you to the cinema?, would you like it if I took you to the cinema?
d) (=sentir atracción por)a mi amiga le gusta Carlos — my friend fancies * o likes o is keen on Carlos
2) [sin complemento explícito]3) [en frases de cortesía]¿gusta usted? — would you like some?, may I offer you some?
si usted gusta — if you please, if you don't mind
como usted guste — as you wish, as you please †
cuando gusten — [invitando a pasar] when you're ready
4)• gustar de algo — to like sth
la novela ideal para quienes no gusten de obras largas — the ideal novel for people who don't like o enjoy long books
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gustar de hacer algo — to like to do sthJosechu, como gustan de llamarlo en su familia — Josechu, as his family like to call him
una expresión que gustan de repetir los escritores del XVIII — an expression that 18th century writers like to use o are fond of using frequently
2. VT1) (=probar) to taste, sample2) LAm¿gustaría un poco de vino? — would you like some wine?
* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) (+ me/te/le etc)¿te gustó el libro? — did you like o enjoy the book?
no me/te/nos gustan los helados — I/you/we don't like ice cream
así me gusta! — that's what I like to see (o hear etc)!
es el que más me gusta — he's/it's the one I like best
b)gustarle a alguien + inf: le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE); le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq); me gusta mucho jugar al tenis I love playing o to play tennis; nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch; ¿te gustaría visitar el castillo? — would you like to visit the castle?
c)gustarle a alguien que + subj: no le gusta que le toquen sus papeles he doesn't like people touching o to touch his papers; me gustaría que vinieras temprano — I'd like you to come early
2)a) ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml)puede llamar o escribir, como guste — you may call or write, as you wish
¿usted gusta? están muy buenas — would you like some? they're very nice
b)c)gustar de + inf — to like to + inf (AmE), to like -ing (BrE)
2.gusta de jugar a las cartas — he likes to play o he likes playing cards
gustar vta) (liter) ( saborear) to tasteb) (AmL) ( querer) to like¿gustan tomar algo? — would you like something to drink?
* * *= appreciate, be fond of, like, wish, love, please, have + a liking for, be keen on, be into, strike + Posesivo + fancy, fancy, get + a buzz from, take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.Ex. Most users would appreciate disciplines placed adjacent to related disciplines.Ex. MARIAN EVANS, who wrote as GEORGE ELIOT, was at times fond of identifying herself as MRS. GEORGE HENRY LEWES, and eventually actually became MRS. JOHN WALTER CROSS.Ex. But the incompleteness of information can be turned into an asset by challenging students to specify what additional information they would like and how they would attempt to get it.Ex. Step 1 Familiarisation: A searcher must be adequately familiar with that which he wishes to retrieve.Ex. All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.Ex. By polar contrast the book for the mass culture reader, the 'consumer', simply aims to please.Ex. I have a liking for novels which use techniques for disturbing the usual steady flow of sequential narrative with perhaps a flashback or two.Ex. Librarians were most keen on the self-help aspects of community information.Ex. As one librarian summarized, 'people are not into the stuffed looking, dingy, dust smelling type of libraries anymore... they expect atmospheres more like coffeehouses or nice bookstores'.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex. How anyone can get a buzz from laying into someone is beyond me; it's not nice to see it happen - too many times have I seen people beaten up over nothing.Ex. He is a collector who wants to form a collection by making his own paintings of pictures he has taken a fancy to in other people's houses.Ex. She took a shine to Sheldon, and before he knows what has happened, the misanthropic physicist finds himself with a girlfriend.Ex. He quickly took a liking to American clothing stores and acquired a taste for fast-food restaurants.----* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* ciertamente me gustaría = I sure wish.* dejar de gustar = go off.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* gustar la ceremonia = stand on + ceremony.* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* gustar las faldas = be a bit of a lad.* gustarle a uno algo = be amused by, be amused by.* gustar los formalismos = stand on + ceremony.* gustar muchísimo = love + Nombre + to bits.* gustar mucho = come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* gustar mucho las mujeres = womanise [womanize, -USA].* gustar mucho lo dulce = have + a sweet tooth.* gustar una hartá = love + Nombre + to bits.* gustar + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* me gustaría = I shoud like.* me gustaría muchísimo = I sure wish.* no gustar = have + a dislike for, dislike, be uncomfortable + Gerundio, be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable + Gerundio.* nos gusten o no = like them or not.* nos guste o no = like it or not.* persona que no le gusta leer = aliterate.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* si no te gusta, te aguantas = like it or lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) (+ me/te/le etc)¿te gustó el libro? — did you like o enjoy the book?
no me/te/nos gustan los helados — I/you/we don't like ice cream
así me gusta! — that's what I like to see (o hear etc)!
es el que más me gusta — he's/it's the one I like best
b)gustarle a alguien + inf: le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE); le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq); me gusta mucho jugar al tenis I love playing o to play tennis; nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch; ¿te gustaría visitar el castillo? — would you like to visit the castle?
c)gustarle a alguien que + subj: no le gusta que le toquen sus papeles he doesn't like people touching o to touch his papers; me gustaría que vinieras temprano — I'd like you to come early
2)a) ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml)puede llamar o escribir, como guste — you may call or write, as you wish
¿usted gusta? están muy buenas — would you like some? they're very nice
b)c)gustar de + inf — to like to + inf (AmE), to like -ing (BrE)
2.gusta de jugar a las cartas — he likes to play o he likes playing cards
gustar vta) (liter) ( saborear) to tasteb) (AmL) ( querer) to like¿gustan tomar algo? — would you like something to drink?
* * *= appreciate, be fond of, like, wish, love, please, have + a liking for, be keen on, be into, strike + Posesivo + fancy, fancy, get + a buzz from, take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to.Ex: Most users would appreciate disciplines placed adjacent to related disciplines.
Ex: MARIAN EVANS, who wrote as GEORGE ELIOT, was at times fond of identifying herself as MRS. GEORGE HENRY LEWES, and eventually actually became MRS. JOHN WALTER CROSS.Ex: But the incompleteness of information can be turned into an asset by challenging students to specify what additional information they would like and how they would attempt to get it.Ex: Step 1 Familiarisation: A searcher must be adequately familiar with that which he wishes to retrieve.Ex: All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.Ex: By polar contrast the book for the mass culture reader, the 'consumer', simply aims to please.Ex: I have a liking for novels which use techniques for disturbing the usual steady flow of sequential narrative with perhaps a flashback or two.Ex: Librarians were most keen on the self-help aspects of community information.Ex: As one librarian summarized, 'people are not into the stuffed looking, dingy, dust smelling type of libraries anymore... they expect atmospheres more like coffeehouses or nice bookstores'.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex: How anyone can get a buzz from laying into someone is beyond me; it's not nice to see it happen - too many times have I seen people beaten up over nothing.Ex: He is a collector who wants to form a collection by making his own paintings of pictures he has taken a fancy to in other people's houses.Ex: She took a shine to Sheldon, and before he knows what has happened, the misanthropic physicist finds himself with a girlfriend.Ex: He quickly took a liking to American clothing stores and acquired a taste for fast-food restaurants.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* ciertamente me gustaría = I sure wish.* dejar de gustar = go off.* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.* gustar la ceremonia = stand on + ceremony.* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* gustar las faldas = be a bit of a lad.* gustarle a uno algo = be amused by, be amused by.* gustar los formalismos = stand on + ceremony.* gustar muchísimo = love + Nombre + to bits.* gustar mucho = come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* gustar mucho las mujeres = womanise [womanize, -USA].* gustar mucho lo dulce = have + a sweet tooth.* gustar una hartá = love + Nombre + to bits.* gustar + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* me gustaría = I shoud like.* me gustaría muchísimo = I sure wish.* no gustar = have + a dislike for, dislike, be uncomfortable + Gerundio, be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable + Gerundio.* nos gusten o no = like them or not.* nos guste o no = like it or not.* persona que no le gusta leer = aliterate.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* si no te gusta, te aguantas = like it or lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it.* * *gustar [A1 ]viA1 (+ me/te/le etc):¿te gustó el libro? did you like o enjoy the book?me gusta su compañía I enjoy her company, I like being with herno me/te/nos gustan los helados I/you/we don't like ice creamle gusta mucho la música he's very fond of music, he likes music very much¡así me gusta! that's what I like to see ( o hear etc)!, that's the spirit!creo que a Juan le gusta María I think Juan likes María, I think Juan fancies o is keen on María ( BrE colloq)me gusta como sonríe I like the way she smileshazlo como te guste do it however you likeun cantante que gusta mucho a very popular singeréste es el que más me gusta this is the one I like best2 gustarle a algn + INF:me gusta mucho jugar al tenis I'm a keen tennis player, I love playing o to play tennisnos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch¿te gustaría visitar el castillo? would you like to visit the castle?3 gustarle a algn QUE + SUBJ:no le gusta que le toquen sus papeles he doesn't like people touching o to touch his papersno me gusta que salgas con ellos I don't like you going out o to go out with themme gustaría que vinieras temprano I'd like you to come early, I'd like for you to come early ( AmE)B «persona»1 (en frases de cortesía) to wish ( frml)puede llamar o escribir, como guste you may call or write, as you wish o whichever you preferpásese por nuestras oficinas cuando usted guste please call at our offices when convenient¿gusta? están muy buenas would you like some? they're very nice2 gustar DE algo to like sthes muy serio, no gusta de bromas he is very serious, he doesn't like jokesno gusta de alabanzas she doesn't like to be praised, she doesn't like o enjoy being praisedgusta de la chica de pelo largo ( RPl); he likes the girl with long hair, he is keen on the girl with long hair ( BrE colloq)gusta de jugar a las cartas he likes to play o he likes playing cards■ gustarvt1 ( liter) (saborear) to tastegustaron las mieles del triunfo they tasted the fruits of victory ( liter)¿gustan tomar algo? would you like something to drink?si gustan pasar a la mesa would you like to go through to eat?* * *
gustar ( conjugate gustar) verbo intransitivo
1 (+ me/te/le etc):◊ ¿te gustó el libro? did you like o enjoy the book?;
me gusta su compañía I enjoy her company;
los helados no me/te/nos gustan I/you/we don't like ice cream;
le gusta mucho la música he likes music very much;
a Juan le gusta María Juan likes María;
le gusta tocar la guitarra she likes to play the guitar (AmE), she likes playing the guitar (BrE);
le gusta mucho viajar she's very fond of traveling (colloq);
nos gusta dar un paseo después de comer we like to have a walk after lunch;
¿te gustaría visitar el castillo? would you like to visit the castle?;
me gustaría que vinieras temprano I'd like you to come early
2 ( en frases de cortesía) to wish (frml);
cuando usted guste whenever it is convenient for you
verbo transitivo (AmL) ( querer) to like;◊ ¿gustan tomar algo? would you like something to drink?
gustar
I verbo intransitivo 1 me gusta el pan, I like bread
me gustaba su compañía, I used to like his company
(con infinitivo) me gusta escribir, I like to write o I like writing
me gustaría ir, I would like to go ➣ Ver nota abajo
2 frml cortesía: cuando gustes, whenever you like
¿gustas?, would you like some?
3 frml (sentir agrado o afición) gustar de, to enjoy: gusta de salir a pasear por las mañanas, he likes to have a walk in the morning
II vtr (degustar, probar) to taste
Gustar se traduce por to like: Me gusta esta música. I like this music. Sin embargo, recuerda que en español el sujeto del verbo gustar es lo que nos gusta (esta música), mientras que en inglés el sujeto del verbo to like es I.
Si quieres añadir un verbo como complemento del verbo to like (me gusta nadar), debes emplear el gerundio, que siempre sugiere algo placentero: I like swimming. Pero si más que gustarte simplemente te parece una buena idea o lo haces por tu propio bien puedes usar el infinitivo: I like to go to the dentist twice a year. Me gusta ir al dentista dos veces al año. Sería muy difícil que alguien dijera I like going to the dentist, porque significaría que disfruta haciéndolo.
En el modo condicional ( I would like) sólo se puede usar el infinitivo: I would like to go out tonight. Me gustaría salir esta noche.
' gustar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adorar
- apetecer
- chiflar
- encantar
- enloquecer
- entusiasmar
- privar
- satisfacer
- tirar
- atraer
- latir
- tincar
English:
care for
- like
- thrive
- grow
- turn
* * *♦ vime/te/le gustan las novelas I like/you like/she likes novels;las fresas me gustan con locura I'm mad about strawberries, I adore strawberries;¿te gustó la película? did you like o enjoy the movie o Br film?;no me gustó nada I didn't like it at all;no me gusta la playa I don't like the seaside;me gusta ir al cine I like going to the cinema;me gusta hacer las cosas bien I like to do things properly;me hubiera gustado ser famoso como él I would have liked to be famous, like him;me gusta como juega I like the way he plays;sus declaraciones no gustaron a los dirigentes del partido her comments didn't go down too well with the party leaders;el tipo de película que gusta al público the sort of film that the audience likes;la comedia no gustó the comedy didn't go down well;no nos gusta que pongas la música tan fuerte we don't like you playing your music so loud;así me gusta, has hecho un buen trabajo that's what I like to see, you've done a fine job;hazlo como más te guste do it whichever way you see fit, do it however you likeAndrés y Lidia se gustan Andrés and Lidia fancy each other o are pretty keen on each other3. [en fórmulas de cortesía]como/cuando guste as/whenever you wish;para lo que usted guste mandar at your service;¿gustas? [¿quieres?] would you like some?gusta de pasear por las mañanas she likes o enjoys going for a walk in the mornings;no gusta de bromas durante el horario laboral he doesn't like people joking around during working hours;gusta de recordar sus tiempos de embajador he likes to reminisce about his time as ambassador♦ vt1. [saborear, probar] to taste, to try;gustó el vino y dio su aprobación she tasted o tried the wine and said it was fine* * *v/i:me gusta de viajar I like to travel, I like o enjoy traveling;¿te gusta el ajo? do you like garlic?;no me gusta I don’t like it;me gusta Ana I like Ana, Br tb I fancy Ana fam ;me gustaría … I would like …;cuando guste whenever you like;¿Vd. gusta? would you like some?II v/t taste* * *gustar vt1) : to taste2) : to like¿gustan pasar?: would you like to come in?gustar vi1) : to be pleasingme gustan los dulces: I like sweetsa María le gusta Carlos: Maria is attracted to Carlosno me gusta que me griten: I don't like to be yelled at2)gustar de : to like, to enjoyno gusta de chismes: she doesn't like gossip3)como guste : as you wish, as you like* * *gustar vb1. (en general) to like¿te gustó la película? sí, me gustó mucho did you like the film? yes, I liked it a lot¿cuál te gusta más? which one do you prefer? -
13 apetecer
v.1 to want to.María apetece un pastel de queso Mary wants a cheesecake.Me apetece salir a caminar I like to go out for a walk.2 to want, to desire, to long for.María apetece un pastel de queso Mary wants a cheesecake.3 to like, to care for.Me apetecen las manzanas I like apples.4 to like it.Me apetece I like it.5 to be liked.La repostería apetece Pastries are liked.* * *1 (agradar) to feel like, fancy■ ¿te apetece ir al teatro? do you fancy going to the theatre?■ ¿qué os apetece tomar? what would you like?* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=desear) to crave, long for2) (=atraer)me apetece un helado — I feel like o I fancy an ice cream
¿te apetece? — how about it?, would you like to?
2.VIla idea no apetece — the idea has no appeal o is not very attractive
* * *1.verbo intransitivo (esp Esp)me apetece un helado/pasear — I feel like an ice-cream/going for a walk
2.¿qué te apetece cenar? — what do you feel like for dinner?
apetecer vt to feel likenunca apeteció la fama — (liter) she never sought fame
* * *= tickle + Posesivo + fancy.Ex. Come on in and browse around -- hopefully you will find something that tickles your fancy.* * *1.verbo intransitivo (esp Esp)me apetece un helado/pasear — I feel like an ice-cream/going for a walk
2.¿qué te apetece cenar? — what do you feel like for dinner?
apetecer vt to feel likenunca apeteció la fama — (liter) she never sought fame
* * *= tickle + Posesivo + fancy.Ex: Come on in and browse around -- hopefully you will find something that tickles your fancy.
* * *apetecer [E3 ]vi( esp Esp): no me apetece nada ponerme a estudiar I don't feel at all like studying¿qué te apetece cenar? what do you feel like o ( BrE) fancy for dinner?puedes hacer lo que te apetezca feel free to do whatever you likecon esta lluvia no apetece nada salir ¿verdad? the idea of going out when it's raining like this doesn't really appeal, does it?, you don't feel like going out when it's raining like this, do you?■ apetecervtto feel like, fancy ( BrE)nunca apeteció el dinero ni la fama ( liter); she never sought wealth or fame* * *
apetecer ( conjugate apetecer) verbo intransitivo (esp Esp):◊ me apetece un helado/pasear I feel like an ice-cream/going for a walk;
haz lo que te apetezca do whatever you like
apetecer
I vtr (tener ganas, desear) to feel like:¿qué te apetece desayunar?, what would you like for breakfast?
¿te apetece tomar un paseo?, do you fancy going for a walk? ➣ Ver nota en fancy
II vi (agradar, gustar, dar ganas) to feel like
' apetecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antojarse
- provocar
English:
fancy
* * *♦ viEsp¿te apetece un café? do you want o Br fancy a coffee?;¿qué te apetecería hacer? what would you like to do?;me apetece salir I feel like going out;hace siempre lo que le apetece he always does what he likes o as he pleases♦ vttenían todo cuanto apetecían they had everything they wanted;no apetezco poder I do not seek power* * *I v/i:me apetece ir a dar un paseo I feel like going for a walk;¿qué te apetece? what do you feel like?II v/t:me apetece una cerveza I feel like a beer* * *apetecer {53} vt1) : to crave, to long forapeteció la fama: he longed for fame2) : to appeal tome apetece un bistec: I feel like having a steak¿cuándo te apetece ir?: when do you want to go?apetecer vi: to be appealing* * * -
14 copa
f.1 glass.una copa de champán a champagne glass2 glass (contenido).una copa de vino a glass of winebeber una copa de más to have a drink too manyir de copas to go out drinking¿quieres (tomar) una copa? would you like (to have) a drink?3 cup.la copa del Mundo the World Cup4 top.5 crown.6 wineglass, wine glass, calix, glass drinking vessel for glassful.7 treetop, crown, top of a tree, top of tree.8 shot, alcoholic drink, drink.9 COPA, Parliamentary Conference of the Americas.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: copar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: copar.* * *■ ¿quieres una copa de vino? do you want a glass of wine?■ ¿te apetece una copa? do you fancy a drink?2 (de árbol) top3 (trofeo) cup4 (de sujetador) cup1 (naipes) hearts\convidar a una copa to treat to a drinkir con una copa de más to have had one too manyir de copas to go out drinking, go on a pub crawlllevar una copa de más to have had one too manytomar una copa to have a drink* * *noun f.1) cup2) drink3) glass* * *SF1) (=recipiente) [para bebidas] glass; [para postres] dessert glasshuevo a la copa — And, Cono Sur boiled egg
copa balón — balloon glass, brandy glass
2) (=contenido) drinkir(se) o salir de copas — to go out for a drink
3) [de árbol] top, crown4) (Dep) (=trofeo, competición) cupCopa del Rey — Esp Spanish FA Cup
Copa Libertadores — LAm Latin American inter-national cup
5) pl copas (Naipes) one of the suits in Spanish card deck, represented by a gobletSee:ver nota culturelle BARAJA ESPAÑOLA in baraja6) [de sombrero] crownsombrero 1)7) [de sujetador] cup8) And (Aut) hubcap* * *1)a) ( para vino) glass ( with a stem); ( para postres) parfait dishb) ( contenido) drinklleva or tiene unas copas de más — he's had one o a few too many (colloq)
eso me/le llenó la copa — (Col) that was the last straw
irse de copas — (fam) to go out for a drink
2) (Dep) cup3)a) ( de árbol) top, crownb) ( de un sostén) cupc) ( de sombrero) crown* * *1)a) ( para vino) glass ( with a stem); ( para postres) parfait dishb) ( contenido) drinklleva or tiene unas copas de más — he's had one o a few too many (colloq)
eso me/le llenó la copa — (Col) that was the last straw
irse de copas — (fam) to go out for a drink
2) (Dep) cup3)a) ( de árbol) top, crownb) ( de un sostén) cupc) ( de sombrero) crown* * *copa11 = cup, glass, goblet, tipple, wine glass, tot.Ex: The usual culprit in this case is the cup of coffee placed on top of the drive unit.
Ex: This city tour will end at the TV tower of Berlin to watch the colours of the city changing when the sun sets while enjoying a glass of German sparkling wine.Ex: The author discusses the historical significance of the goblets, identified as chalices, which were found in late Byzantine graves.Ex: Anybody who enjoys a tipple will love a hip flask -- a real winter warmer!.Ex: He obviously said something offensive because she then glassed him in the face with her wine glass.Ex: So if you want to take a tot or two of tequila or several margaritas with your meals, you now have a scientific excuse.* bar de copas = martini bar.* con otra copa de lo mismo se te cura la resaca = a hair of the dog that bit you.* copa de coñac = balloon glass.* copa de helado = ice cream sundae, sundae.* copa de succión = suction cup.* copa de vino = glass of wine.* copa para el vino = wine glass.* ir de copas = go for + a drink.* salir a tomar una copa = go out for + a drink.* salir de copas = go out for + a drink.* tomar copas = tipple.copa22 = top.Ex: They all have space at the top for a key word and the index is arranged in alphabetical order by keyword.
* cubierta formada por las copas de los árboles = canopy, overstorey [overstory, -USA].* en la copa del árbol = at the top of the tree.* la copa del árbol = the top of the tree.COPA3 (Comité de las Organizaciones de Productores Agrícolas)Ex: Pride of place must go to the Committee of Agricultural Produce Organizations (COPA) of which the United Kingdom member is the National Farmer's Union (NFU).
* * *Ame llenó la copa de vino he filled my glass with wine2(contenido): ¿quieres una copita de jerez? would you like a (glass of) sherry?me invitó a una copa he bought me a drinkvamos a tomar una(s) copa(s) let's go for a drinklleva or tiene unas copas de más he's had a bit too much to drink, he's had one o a few too many ( colloq)eso me/le llenó la copa ( Col); that was the last strawirse de copas ( fam); to go out for a drinkCompuestos:balloon glass● copa de champán or champañachampagne glass; (alargada) champagne flutebrandy glassice cream sundaesherry glasswineglasschampagne fluteice cream sundaetulip glassB ( Dep) cupCompuestos:European Cup(en Esp) King's CupUEFA CupC1 (de un árbol) top, crowncomo la copa de un pino: es una estafa como la copa de un pino it's a huge swindleun músico como la copa de un pino a truly great musicianuna mentira como la copa de un pino a whopping great lie ( colloq)2 (de un sostén) cup3 (de un sombrero) crown* * *
Del verbo copar: ( conjugate copar)
copa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
copa
copar
copa sustantivo femenino
1
( para postres) parfait dish;
( para helado) sundae dish;◊ copa de champán/coñac champagne/brandy glass;
copa de vino wineglass
2 (Dep) cup
3
4
copa sustantivo femenino
1 (de vino, etc) glass
2 (trago, bebida) drink
tomar una copa, to have a drink
3 Dep cup
4 (de un árbol) top
5 Naipes copas, hearts
' copa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
colmar
- pequeña
- pequeño
- pie
- sana
- sano
- sobria
- sobrio
- sombrero
- apurar
- final
- huevo
- invitar
- levantar
- lleno
- mano
- tintín
- voltear
- vuelta
English:
beeline
- crown
- cup
- drink
- eight
- glass
- goblet
- pass round
- pour
- raise
- refill
- short
- stand
- stem
- top
- wineglass
- aloft
- pre-
- standing
- tree
- wine
- world
* * *copa nf1. [recipiente] glasscopa alta tall glass;copa de champán champagne glass;copa de coñac brandy glass2. [contenido] glass;una copa de vino a glass of wine;beber una copa de más to have a drink too many;ir de copas to go out drinking;¿quieres (tomar) una copa? would you like (to have) a drink?copa de helado ice cream [as dessert in restaurant]3. [de árbol] top;como la copa de un pino: una mentira como la copa de un pino a whopper (of a lie);un penalti como la copa de un pino a blatant penalty4. [trofeo, competición] cupla Copa América [en fútbol] = international soccer championship held every two years between South American nations;la Copa del América [de vela] the America's Cup;la Copa Davis the Davis Cup;la Copa de Europa the European Cup;la Copa Federación [en tenis] the Federation Cup;la Copa Intercontinental World Club Championship;la Copa Libertadores = South American club soccer competition;la Copa del Mundo the World Cup;la Copa del Rey = Spanish club soccer competition, Br ≈ the FA Cup;la Copa de la UEFA the UEFA Cup5. [de sombrero] crown6. [de sostén] cup7. [naipe] = any card in the “copas” suit8.copas [palo] = suit in Spanish deck of cards, with the symbol of a goblet* * *ftomar una copa have a drink;ir de copas go out for a drink;beber unas copas de más fam have one too many fam ;levantar la copa raise one’s glass2 DEP cup3:* * *copa nf1) : wineglass, goblet2) : drinkirse de copas: to go out drinking3) : cup, trophy* * *copa n2. (bebida) drink3. (de árbol) top4. (competición deportiva, trofeo) cup -
15 corte
f.1 court.2 court (tribunal). (especially Latin American Spanish)corte Penal Internacional International Criminal Courtm.1 cut (raja).se hizo un corte en la rodilla he cut his kneecorte de pelo haircut2 length (retal de tela).3 shape (contorno).4 section.5 style.6 break (pausa).corte publicitario commercial break7 (cutting) edge (filo). (peninsular Spanish)8 cut, cutback (reducción) (presupuestario, salarial). ( Latin American Spanish)9 embarrassment (informal) (vergüenza).dar corte a alguien to embarrass somebodyme da corte decírselo I feel embarrassed to tell him10 put-down (informal) (respuesta ingeniosa).dar o pegar un corte a alguien to cut somebody dead11 court room.12 piece of cloth.13 cut of meat, cut.14 haircut.15 errand made for a fee.16 break-up.17 tendency, style.18 slap in the face, put-down.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: cortar.* * *1 (del rey etc) court2 (séquito) retinue3 ESPAÑOL AMERICANO (tribunal) court1 the Spanish Parliament sing\hacer la corte a to court, pay court to————————1 (gen) cut2 (filo) edge3 (sección) section4 (de un libro) edge5 (de pelo) cut, haircut6 (de helado) wafer, US ice-cream sandwich7 COSTURA (cantidad de tela) length\dar un corte a alguien familiar to cut somebody dead¡qué corte! familiar what a blow!corte de mangas tabú V-signcorte y confección dressmaking* * *1. noun f. 2. noun m.* * *ISM1) (=incisión, herida) cuthacerse un corte — to cut o.s.
corte longitudinal — lengthwise section, longitudinal section
2) (tb: corte de pelo) cut, haircut3) (Cos) (=diseño) cut4) (=interrupción) cutcorte de carretera — [para obras, accidente] road closure; [como protesta] roadblock
5) (=estilo)6) (=trozo)corte (de helado) — wafer, ice cream sandwich (EEUU)
7) * (=respuesta contundente)dar un corte a algn: ¡vaya corte que te dieron! — that was one in the eye for you, wasn't it!
corte de mangas — rude gesture made with the arm and hand which is the equivalent of giving the V-sign or, in the US, the finger
le hizo un corte de mangas a los fotógrafos — he made a o the V-sign at the photographers, he gave two fingers to the photographers, he gave the photographers the finger (EEUU)
sus declaraciones son un corte de mangas a la Constitución — his statements are a two-fingered salute to the Constitution
8) * (=vergüenza)¡qué corte, me besó delante de todos! — how embarrassing! he kissed me in front of everyone!
llevarse un corte: me llevé un buen corte cuando supe que tenía novio — I felt really silly when I found out she had a boyfriend
9) (=borde) edgedar corte a algo — to sharpen sth, put an edge on sth
10) [de disco] track11) (Min) stint12) Cono Sur (=importancia)IISF1) [de un rey] (=residencia) court; (=séquito) court, entourage, retinuevilla 1)2)hacer la corte a algn — (=cortejar) to pay court to sb; (=halagar) to win favour with sb, lick sb's boots *, suck up to sb *
no deja de hacerme la corte a ver si le presto dinero — he keeps licking my boots o sucking up to me so that I'll lend him some money
3) (Jur) law court4) (=ciudad) capital, capital city5)CORTES GENERALES The Spanish parliament consists of a lower house, the Congreso de los Diputados, and an upper house, the Senado. Members of the lower house are called diputados and members of the Senado are senadores.las Cortes — (Pol) Spanish parliament
See:ver nota culturelle CONGRESO DE LOS DIPUTADOS in congreso,ver nota culturelle SENADO in senado* * *I1)a) ( tajo) cutb) ( de carne) cut, cut of meatc) tbcorte de pelo — haircut, cut
2) ( interrupción)un corte en el suministro eléctrico — (frml) a power cut
3) (Ven) ( separación) (fam) break-up, bust-up (colloq)darle un corte a alguien — to break o split up with somebody
4) (AmL) ( en el presupuesto) cut5) (Cin) ( por la censura) cut6)a) ( de tela) length, length of materialb) ( en costura) cutun traje de buen corte — a well-made o well-cut suit
7) (tendencia, estilo)8) (Esp fam)a) ( vergüenza) embarrassmentb) ( respuesta tajante)menudo corte! — what a put-down! (colloq)
9) (fam) (Audio) track10) (RPl fam) ( atención)IIdarse corte — (RPl fam) to show off
1) ( del rey) courthacerle la corte a alguien — ( cortejar) (ant) to woo somebody (dated or liter)
2) (esp AmL) (Der) Court of Appeal3) las Cortes femenino plural (Pol) ( en Esp) Parliament, the legislative assembly* * *I1)a) ( tajo) cutb) ( de carne) cut, cut of meatc) tbcorte de pelo — haircut, cut
2) ( interrupción)un corte en el suministro eléctrico — (frml) a power cut
3) (Ven) ( separación) (fam) break-up, bust-up (colloq)darle un corte a alguien — to break o split up with somebody
4) (AmL) ( en el presupuesto) cut5) (Cin) ( por la censura) cut6)a) ( de tela) length, length of materialb) ( en costura) cutun traje de buen corte — a well-made o well-cut suit
7) (tendencia, estilo)8) (Esp fam)a) ( vergüenza) embarrassmentb) ( respuesta tajante)menudo corte! — what a put-down! (colloq)
9) (fam) (Audio) track10) (RPl fam) ( atención)IIdarse corte — (RPl fam) to show off
1) ( del rey) courthacerle la corte a alguien — ( cortejar) (ant) to woo somebody (dated or liter)
2) (esp AmL) (Der) Court of Appeal3) las Cortes femenino plural (Pol) ( en Esp) Parliament, the legislative assembly* * *corte11 = severance, cut, cut off [cutoff], break, slit, snip, nick, clipping.Ex: Examples can be found where exchange of publications remains as the only form of contact after severance of diplomatic and trade relations.
Ex: The best concentration of PVA solutions for restoring is 8 per cent for mending tears and suturing cuts.Ex: It is assumed that the sum of those units receiving top priority status is less than the current budgeted amount and that a cut off will occur at some point.Ex: In terms of the reference process a break in the chain has occurred between the information need and the initial question.Ex: To make room for your puppet's mouth, make a slit in the sock between your thumb and fingers.Ex: The table was purchased a year and a half ago as a conference table and has a few nicks and scratches but still looks good.Ex: The interlacing of twigs into wickerwork is in all probability contemporary with first clipping of flint into arrow-heads.* alicates de corte = wire cutters.* corte de pelo = hair cut.* corte de voz = voice insert.* corte temporal = time period.* corte transversal = cross-section [cross section], sectional cutting.* de corte + Adjetivo = of a + Adjetivo + nature.corte22 = outage, power shutdown.Ex: The ARPAnet was an experimental network designed to support military research -- in particular, research about how to build networks that could withstand partial outages (like bomb attacks) and still function.
Ex: A reminder that the library is closed all day this Saturday due to a power shutdown in the building.* corte de corriente = power cut, power failure.* corte de la corriente eléctrica = power failure, power cut.* corte de luz = power outage, power failure, outage, disruption in the flow of electricity, power cut.* corte de suministro = power shutdown.* corte en el fluido eléctrico = power cut, power failure.corte33 = court.Ex: The protagonist experiences a jarring descent from the heights of literary distinction at court to the coarseness of common experience.
corte4* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* * *A1 (tajo) cuttenía varios cortes en la cara he had several cuts on his facehazle un pequeño corte en la parte superior make a little cut o nick in the topse hizo un corte en la cabeza he cut his head2 (de carne) cut, cut of meat3tb corte de pelo haircut, cutCompuestos:razor cutlengthwise section, longitudinal section ( tech)transverse section, cross sectionB(interrupción): un corte en el suministro de fluido eléctrico ( frml); an outage ( AmE) o ( BrE) a power cuteste verano hemos tenido varios cortes de agua the water has been cut off several times this summerse produjeron cortes de carretera en toda la provincia roads were blocked all over the provincehubo un corte a una escena donde … it cut to a scene where …Compuestos:( AmL) break, commercial breakstomach crampcommercial break, breakle dio un corte a su novia he broke o split up with his girlfriendD ( AmL) (en el presupuesto) cutE ( Cin) (por la censura) cutF1 (de tela) length, length of material2(en costura): siempre lleva trajes de buen corte he always wears well-made o well-cut suitsCompuestos:≈ V-sign ( in UK)les hizo un corte de mangas he gave them the finger, he did o made a V-sign at them ( BrE)dressmakingG(tendencia, estilo): canciones de corte romántico songs of a romantic kind o nature, romantic songsun discurso de neto corte nacionalista a speech with a clear nationalistic slant o bias o feeling to iten cualquier país de corte democrático in any country of democratic persuasion1 (vergüenza) embarrassmentme da corte ir sola I'm embarrassed to go by myselfes un corte tener que pedírselo otra vez it's embarrassing having to ask him again2(respuesta tajante): ¡menudo corte! what a put-down! ( colloq)le dieron un buen corte cuando le dijeron que … it was a real slap in the face for him o it was a real put-down when they told him that …JL ( Elec) cut-offvoltaje/frecuencia de corte cut-off voltage/frequencyA (del rey) courtvive rodeado de una corte de aduladores he is constantly surrounded by a circle of admirershacerle la corte a algn (cortejar) ( ant); to woo sb ( datedor liter), to court sb ( dated); (halagar, agasajar) to lick sb's bootsCompuestos:Military Appeal Court( AmL) Supreme Courtlas Cortes generales se reunieron ayer Parliament met yesterdayfrente a las Cortes opposite the Parliament buildingCortes Generales (↑ corte a1)Compuesto:fpl constituent assembly* * *
Del verbo cortar: ( conjugate cortar)
corté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
corte es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
cortar
corte
cortar ( conjugate cortar) verbo transitivo
1 ( dividir) ‹cuerda/pastel› to cut, chop;
‹ asado› to carve;
‹leña/madera› to chop;
‹ baraja› to cut;◊ corte algo por la mitad to cut sth in half o in two;
corte algo en rodajas/en cuadritos to slice/dice sth;
corte algo en trozos to cut sth into pieces
2 (quitar, separar) ‹rama/punta/pierna› to cut off;
‹ árbol› to cut down, chop down;
‹ flores› (CS) to pick;
3 ( hacer más corto) ‹pelo/uñas› to cut;
‹césped/pasto› to mow;
‹ seto› to cut;
‹ rosal› to cut back;
‹ texto› to cut down
4 ( en costura) ‹falda/vestido› to cut out
5 ( interrumpir)
‹película/programa› to interrupt
[ manifestantes] to block;
6 (censurar, editar) ‹ película› to cut;
‹escena/diálogo› to cut (out)
7 [ frío]:◊ el frío me cortó los labios my lips were chapped o cracked from the cold weather
verbo intransitivo
1 [cuchillo/tijeras] to cut
2a) (Cin):◊ ¡corten! cut!
cortarse verbo pronominal
1 ( interrumpirse) [proyección/película] to stop;
[llamada/gas] to get cut off;
se me cortó la respiración I could hardly breathe
2
‹brazo/cara› to cut;
3 ( cruzarse) [líneas/calles] to cross
4 [ leche] to curdle;
[mayonesa/salsa] to separate
5 (Chi, Esp) [ persona] (turbarse, aturdirse) to get embarrassed
corte sustantivo masculino
1 ( en general) cut;
corte de pelo haircut;
corte a (la) navaja razor cut;
un corte de luz a power cut;
tuvimos varios cortes de agua the water was cut off several times;
corte de digestión stomach cramp;
corte publicitario (RPl) commercial break
2
◊ un traje de buen corte a well-made o well-cut suit;
corte y confección dressmaking
3 (Esp fam) ( vergüenza) embarrassment;
¡qué corte! how embarrassing!
4 (RPl fam) ( atención):
■ sustantivo femenino
b) (esp AmL) (Der) Court of Appeal;
c)
cortar
I verbo transitivo
1 to cut
(un árbol) to cut down
(el césped) to mow
2 (amputar) to cut off
3 (la luz, el teléfono) to cut off
4 (impedir el paso) to block
5 (eliminar, censurar) to cut out
II verbo intransitivo
1 (partir) to cut
2 (atajar) to cut across, to take a short cut
3 familiar (interrumpir una relación) to split up: cortó con su novia, he split up with his girlfriend
♦ Locuciones: familiar cortar por lo sano, to put an end to
corte 1 sustantivo masculino
1 cut
corte de pelo, haircut
2 (interrupción de suministro eléctrico) power cut
(de agua) es el segundo corte de agua en una semana, the water has been cut off twice this week
3 Cost cut
corte y confección, dressmaking
4 (sección) section
5 familiar (respuesta ingeniosa) rebuff: le dio un corte estupendo a ese engreído, she really put that bighead in his place
6 (estilo) style
7 corte de digestión, stomach cramp
corte de mangas, GB V-sign
TV corte publicitario, commercial break
corte transversal, cross section
corte 2 sustantivo femenino
1 (residencia y compañía real) court
2 Las Cortes, (Spanish) Parliament sing
♦ Locuciones: hacerle la corte a alguien, to court sb
' corte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comer
- decir
- ir
- Tajo
- trasquiladura
- villa
- abertura
- cortar
- endurecer
- filete
- me
- melena
- practicar
- sección
- tajo
- transversal
- vidrio
English:
brownout
- court
- crew cut
- crop
- cut
- gash
- hack
- haircut
- length
- notch
- ragged
- section
- severance
- slit
- snip
- trim
- V
- V-sign
- cross
- hair
- layer
- line
- myself
- nick
- shut
- sirloin
- slash
- supreme
- wire
* * *♦ nm1. [raja] cut;[en pantalones, camisa] tear;tiene un corte en la mano she has cut her hand;se hizo un corte en la rodilla he cut his kneecorte y confección [para mujeres] dressmaking; [para hombres] tailoring;corte de pelo haircut2. [retal de tela] length3. [interrupción]mañana habrá corte de agua de nueve a diez the water will be cut off tomorrow between nine and ten;la sequía ha obligado a imponer cortes de agua the drought has forced the authorities to cut off the water supply for a number of hours each day;corte de digestión stomach cramps4. [sección] section;corte longitudinal lengthways section, Espec longitudinal section;corte transversal cross-section5. [concepción, estilo] style;una chaqueta de corte clásico a jacket with a classic cut;una novela de corte fantástico a novel with an air of fantasy about it;un gobierno de corte autoritario a government with authoritarian tendencies6. [pausa] breakcorte publicitario commercial breakeste corte está muy afilado this blade is very sharp8. [en golf] cut;9. [en ciclismo] breakaway (group);meterse en el corte to join the breakaway group10. [helado] Br wafer, US ice-cream sandwich11. [en baraja] cut12. Am [reducción] cut, cutbackcorte presupuestario budget cut;corte salarial wage o pay cutme da corte decírselo I feel embarrassed to tell him;¡qué corte tener que hablar con ella! how embarrassing having to talk to her!le di un buen corte y dejó de molestarme my put-down made him stop annoying me16. corte de mangas = obscene gesture involving raising one arm with a clenched fist and placing one's other hand in the crook of one's elbow;♦ nf1. [del rey] court;la corte celestial the Heavenly Host3. [comitiva] entourage, retinue;vino el ministro con toda su corte the minister arrived with his entourageCortes Constituyentes constituent assembly Corte Penal Internacional International Criminal Court;Corte Suprema de Justicia Supreme Court* * *1 m2:me da corte fam I’m embarrassed3:hacerle un corte de mangas a alguien fam give s.o. the finger fam2 f1 real court;hacer la corte a alguien woo s.o.2 L.Am.JUR (law) court3:las Cortes Spanish parliament* * *corte nm1) : cut, cuttingcorte de pelo: haircut2) : style, fitcorte nf1) : courtcorte suprema: supreme court2)hacer la corte a : to court, to woo* * *corte n1. (en general) cut2. (realeza) court -
16 vainilla
f.1 vanilla.2 ladyfinger, finger biscuit, sponge finger.* * *1 vanilla* * *SF vanilla* * *femenino (Bot, Coc) vanilla* * *= vanilla.Ex. In this paper the results of experiments for the use of tissue cultures in the production of vanilla, patchouli, and magnolia aromas is discussed.----* extracto de vainilla = vanilla extract.* helado de vainilla = vanilla ice cream.* * *femenino (Bot, Coc) vanilla* * *= vanilla.Ex: In this paper the results of experiments for the use of tissue cultures in the production of vanilla, patchouli, and magnolia aromas is discussed.
* extracto de vainilla = vanilla extract.* helado de vainilla = vanilla ice cream.* * *helado de vainilla vanilla ice-cream* * *
vainilla sustantivo femenino (Bot, Coc) vanilla
vainilla f Bot vanilla
helado de vainilla, vanilla ice-cream
' vainilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sentir
English:
vanilla
- essence
* * *vainilla nf1. [esencia] vanilla;yogur de vainilla vanilla yogurt2. Am [vainica] drawnwork* * *f vanilla* * *vainilla nf: vanilla* * *vainilla n vanilla -
17 dar
v.1 to give.dar algo a alguien to give something to somebody, to give somebody somethingse lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brotherElla me da dinero She gives me money.Su elogio da ánimos His praise gives encouragement.El negocio da muchas ganancias The business yields much profit.2 to give, to produce.la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice3 to have, to hold (fiesta, cena).dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in someone's honor4 to turn or switch on (luz, agua, gas) (encender).5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).dan una película del oeste they're showing a western, there's a western on6 to show.dar muestras de sensatez to show good sense7 to teach.dar inglés/historia to teach English/history8 to deal (repartir) (en naipes).9 to strike (horas).dieron las tres en el reloj three o'clock struck10 to get, to catch.11 to deliver, to render, to allot, to confer.12 to feel.Me da alegría I feel joy.13 to be given, to be granted, to be offered, to be handed in.Se nos dio una buena casa We were given a good house.14 to give forth, to burst out.Ella dio un grito She gave forth a cry.15 to make one feel.Eso da asco That makes one feel revolt.16 to hit.Da duro el sol en este lugar The sun hits hard in this place17 to give up.* * *Present Indicativedoy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.Past IndicativePresent Subjunctivedé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeda (tú), dé (él/Vd.), demos (nos.), dad (vos.), den (ellos/Vds.).* * *verb1) to give2) hit, strike3) hand over, deliver4) produce, yield5) be enough•- dar a- dar con
- dar contra
- dar por
- darse a
- darse de sí
- dárselas de* * *Para las expresiones dar importancia, dar ejemplo, dar las gracias, dar clases, dar a conocer, dar a entender, darse prisa, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=entregar, conceder) [+ objeto, mensaje, permiso] to give; [+ naipes] to deal (out); [+ noticias] to give, tellle dieron el primer premio — he was awarded {o} given first prize
déme dos kilos — I'll have two kilos, two kilos, please
•
ir dando [cuerda] — to pay out rope•
dar los buenos [días] a algn — to say good morning to sb, say hello to sb2) (=realizar) [+ paliza] to give; [+ paso] to takedar un grito — to let out a cry, give a cry
dar un paseo — to go for a walk, take a walk
dar un suspiro — to heave {o} give a sigh, sigh
3) (=celebrar) [+ fiesta] to have, throw4) (=encender) [+ luz] to turn on¿has dado el gas? — have you turned on the gas?
5) (=presentar) [+ obra de teatro] to perform, put on; [+ película] to show, screendan una película de Almodóvar — there's an Almodóvar film on, they're showing {o} screening an Almodóvar film
¿qué dan hoy en la tele? — what's on TV tonight?
6) (=hacer sonar) [reloj] to strikeya han dado las ocho — it's past {o} gone eight o'clock
7) (=producir) [+ fruto] to bear; [+ ganancias, intereses] to yielduna inversión que da un 7% de interés — an investment that pays {o} yields 7% interest
8) (=tener como resultado)9) (=hacer sentir) [+ placer] to givelas babosas me dan asco — I find slugs disgusting {o} revolting
este jersey me da demasiado calor — this jumper is too hot, I'm too hot in this jumper
tu padre me da miedo — I'm scared {o} frightened of your father
10) * (=fastidiar) to ruin¡me estás dando las vacaciones! — you're ruining the holiday for me!
11) dar por (=considerar) to considerdoy el asunto por concluido — I consider the matter settled, I regard the matter as settled
lo daba por seguro — he was sure {o} certain of it
12)- ¡y dale!- estar/seguir dale que dale o dale que te pego o dale y dale- a mí no me la das- ¡ahí te las den todas!para dar y tomar —
tenemos botellas para dar y tomar — we've got loads {o} stacks of bottles
2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=entregar) to givedame, yo te lo arreglo — give it here, I'll fix it for you
2) (=entrar)si te da un mareo siéntate — if you feel giddy, sit down
3) (=importar)¡qué más da!, ¡da igual! — it doesn't matter!, never mind!
¿qué más te da? — what does it matter to you?
¿qué más da un sitio que otro? — surely one place is as good as another!, it doesn't make any difference which place we choose
lo mismo da — it makes no difference {o} odds
me da igual, lo mismo me da, tanto me da — it's all the same to me, I don't mind
4) [seguido de preposición]dar a (=estar orientado) [cuarto, ventana] to look out onto, overlook; [fachada] to facedarle a (=hacer funcionar) [+ botón] to press; (=golpear) to hit; [+ balón] to kickmi habitación da al jardín — my room looks out onto {o} overlooks the garden
dale a la tecla roja — hit {o} press the red key
darle a la bomba — to pump, work the pump
dar con (=encontrar) [+ persona] to find; [+ idea, solución] to hit on, come up with¡dale! — hit him!
al final di con la solución — I finally hit on the solution, I finally came up with the solution
dar contra (=golpear) to hit dar de•
dar [consigo] en — to end up in•
dar de [beber] a algn — to give sb something to drink•
dar de [comer] a algn — to feed sbdar en [+ blanco, suelo] to hit; [+ solución] to hit on, come up with•
dar de [sí] — [comida, bebida] to go a long waydarle a algn por hacer algo•
dar en [hacer] algo — to take to doing sthdar para (=ser suficiente) to be enough forla casa que a alguien le dio por llamar Miramar — the house that someone had the bright idea of calling Miramar
una película que da en qué pensar — a thought-provoking film, a film which gives you a lot to think about
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex. This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex. Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex. Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.----* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex: Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll, t* * *■ dar (verbo transitivo)A entregarB regalar, donarC en naipesD1 proporcionar2 MúsicaE conferir, aportarF1 aplicar capa de barniz etc2 dar: inyección etcG1 conceder prórroga etc2 atribuir3 pronosticando duración4 dar: edad, añosH1 expresar, decir2 señalar, indicarA producirB rendir, alcanzar hastaC causar, provocarD arruinar, fastidiarA presentarB ofrecer, celebrarC dar: conferenciaA realizar la acción indicadaB dar: limpiada etcSentido V considerar■ dar (verbo intransitivo)A1 entregar2 en naipesB ser suficiente, alcanzarC1 dar a: puerta etc2 llegar hasta3 estar orientado haciaD comunicarE arrojar un resultadoF importarA1 pegar, golpear2 darle a algo: tarea3 darle a algo: hacer uso de4 acertarB1 darle a algo: accionar2 moverC1 indicando insistencia2 instando a alguien a hacer algoD dar conA acometer, sobrevenirB1 darle a alguien por algo2 darle a alguien con algoC dar enD dar: sol, viento, luzE acabar■ darse (verbo pronominal)A producirseB ocurrirC resultarA dedicarse, entregarseB tratarse, ser sociableA realizar la acción indicadaB1 golpearse, pegarse2 darse (de) golpes3 darse (de) patadas etcSentido IV considerarsevtA (entregar) to givedale las llaves a Jaime give the keys to Jaime, give Jaime the keysse las di a Jaime I gave them to Jaimedale esto a tu madre de mi parte give this to your mother from medeme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?500 dólares ¿quién da más? any advance on 500 dollars?dar algo A + INF:da toda la ropa a planchar/lavar she sends all her clothes to be ironed/washed, she has all her ironing/washing done for herB (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? — te lo doy, yo no lo necesito can I borrow it? — you can have it o keep it, I don't need ita mí nunca nadie me dio nada nobody's ever given me anythingdaría cualquier cosa por que así fuera I'd give anything o ( colloq) I'd give my right arm for that to be the casedonde las dan las toman two can play at that gameestarlas dando ( Chi fam): entremos sin pagar, aquí las están dando let's just walk in without paying, they're asking for it ( colloq)con ese profesor las están dando they get away with murder with that teacher ( colloq)para dar y tomar or vender: coge los que quieras, tengo para dar y tomar or vender take as many as you want, I have plenty to spare o ( colloq) I've stacks of themC (en naipes) to deal¡me has dado unas cartas horribles! you've dealt o given me a terrible handD1 (proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to givesus elogios me han dado ánimos his praise has given me encouragement o has encouraged meeso me dio la idea para el libro that's where I got the idea for the book, that's what gave me the idea for the bookme dio un buen consejo she gave me some useful advicemi familia no pudo darme una carrera my family weren't in a position to send me to o put me through university o to give me a university educationes capaz de robar si le dan la ocasión given the chance he's quite capable of stealingpide que te den un presupuesto/más información ask them to give you o supply you with an estimate/more information2 ( Música) to give¿me das el la? can you give me an A?E (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to givelas luces le daban un ambiente festivo a la plaza the lights gave the square a very festive atmosphere, the lights lent a very festive atmosphere to the squareles dio forma redondeada a las puntas he rounded off the endsnecesita algo que le dé sentido a su vida he needs something that will give his life some meaningF1 (aplicar) ‹capa de barniz/mano de pintura› to givedale otra capa de barniz/otra mano de pintura give it another coat of varnish/painthay que darle cera al piso we have to wax the floordale una puntada para sujetarlo put a stitch in to hold it2 ‹inyección/lavativa/sedante› to give, administer ( frml); ‹masaje› to giveG1 (conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to givete doy hasta el jueves I'll give you until Thursday¿quién te ha dado permiso para entrar allí? who gave you permission to go in there?, who said you could go in there?si usted nos da permiso with your permission, if you will allow usel dentista me ha dado hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesdaydan facilidades de pago they offer easy repayment facilities o termsnos dieron el tercer premio we won o got third prize, we were awarded third prizeal terminar el cursillo te dan un diploma when you finish the course you get a diploma2(atribuir): no le des demasiada importancia don't attach too much importance to ityo le doy otra interpretación a ese pasaje I see o interpret that passage in a different waytuvieron que darme la razón they had to admit I was right3 (pronosticando duración) to giveno le dan ni dos meses de vida they've given him less than two months to liveno le doy ni un mes a esa relación I don't think they'll last more than a month together4( RPl) ‹edad/años› ¿cuántos años or qué edad le das? how old do you think o reckon she is?yo no le daba más de 28 I didn't think he was more than 28H1(expresar, decir): ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say hellodales recuerdos de mi parte give/send them my regardsdarle la bienvenida a algn to welcome sbtenemos que ir a darles el pésame we must go and offer our condolencesme gustaría que me dieras tu parecer or opinión I'd like you to give me your opinionle doy mi enhorabuena I'd like to congratulate you¿me da la hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?me tocó a mí darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himte han dado una orden you've been given an order, that was an orderhan dado orden de desalojar el edificio they've ordered that the building be vacated2el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck fiveA(producir): estos campos dan mucho grano these fields have a high grain yieldesta estufa da mucho calor this heater gives out a lot of heatesta clase de negocio da mucho dinero there's a lot of money in this businessesos bonos dan un 7% those bonds give a yield of 7%los árboles han empezado a dar fruto the trees have begun to bear fruitno le pudo dar un hijo she was unable to bear o give him a childB(rendir, alcanzar hasta): ¿cuánto da ese coche? how fast can that car go?da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometers an hourha dado todo lo que el público esperaba de él he has lived up to the public's expectations of himel coche venía a todo lo que daba the car was traveling at full speedponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blastC(causar, provocar): la comida muy salada da sed salty food makes you thirsty¡estos críos dan tanto trabajo! these kids are such hard work!(+ me/te/le etc): ¿no te da calor esa camisa? aren't you too warm in that shirt?el vino le había dado sueño the wine had made him sleepyme da mucha pena verla tan triste I can't bear o it hurts me to see her so sad¡qué susto me has dado! you gave me such a fright!me da no sé qué que se tenga que quedar sola I feel a bit funny about leaving her on her owneste coche no me ha dado problemas this car hasn't given me any troubleel jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the gardenlos niños dan que hacer children are a lot of worklo que dijo me dio que pensar what he said gave me plenty of food for thought o plenty to think aboutIsabelita nos dio la noche we had an awful night thanks to little IsabelA(presentar): ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? ( colloq)en el cine Avenida dan una película buenísima there's a really good movie on at the Avenida, they're showing a really good movie at the Avenidaayer fuimos al teatro, daban una obra de Calderón we went to the theater yesterday, it was a play by Calderónva a dar un concierto el mes que viene he's giving a concert next monthdeja de gritar así, estás dando un espectáculo stop shouting like that, you're making a spectacle of yourselfB (ofrecer, celebrar) ‹fiesta› to give; ‹baile/banquete› to holdC ‹conferencia› to giveA(realizar la acción indicada): dieron lectura al comunicado they read out the communiquéestuvo dando cabezadas durante toda la película he kept nodding off all through the filmdio un grito/un suspiro she shouted/sighed, she gave a shout/heaved a sighdio un paso atrás/adelante he took a step back/forward(+ me/te/le etc): dame un beso/abrazo give me a kiss/hugme dio un tirón del pelo he pulled my hairB‹limpiada/barrida/planchazo› con que le des una enjuagada alcanza just a quick rinse will dohay que darle una barrida al suelo de la cocina the kitchen floor needs a sweep o needs sweepingquiero darle otra leída a este capítulo ( AmL); I want to run o read through this chapter againSentido V (considerar) dar algo/a algn POR algo:lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for deaddoy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closedese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topicsi le has prestado dinero ya lo puedes dar por perdido if you've lent him money you can kiss it goodbye¿eso es lo que quieres? ¡dalo por hecho! is that what you want? consider it done! o ( AmE colloq) you got it!si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado if I pass it will have been time well spent■ darviA1(entregar): dame, yo te lo coso let me have it o give it here, I'll sew it for youno puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you¿me das para un helado? can I have some money for an ice cream?2 (en naipes) to dealte toca dar a ti it's your deal, it's your turn to dealB (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar PARA algo/algn:este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken is enough o will do for two mealscon una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go roundda para hablar horas y horas you could talk about it for hours(+ me/te/le etc): eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with thatno le da la cabeza para la física he hasn't much of a head for physicsno me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have timedar de sí to stretchme quedan un poco ajustados, pero ya darán de sí they're a bit tight on me, but they'll stretch o give¡cuánto ha dado de sí esa botella de jerez! that bottle of sherry's gone a long way!¡qué poco dan de sí seis euros! six euros don't go very far!el pobre ya no da más de sí the poor guy's fit to dropno dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope withyo me voy, esto ya no da para más I'm leaving, this is a waste of timeya no da para más or (CS) ya no da más de tanto trabajar he's worked himself into the groundestoy que no doy más I'm all in ( colloq), I'm shattered o dead beat ( colloq), I'm pooped ( AmE colloq)C dar a1 «puerta/habitación» (comunicar con) to give on tola puerta trasera da a un jardín/a la calle Palmar the back door opens o gives onto a garden/onto Palmar Streettodas las habitaciones dan a un patio all the rooms look onto o give onto a courtyard2 (llegar hasta) «río» to go o flow into; «camino/sendero» to lead tola calle va a dar directamente a la playa the street goes right down o leads straight to the beach3 «fachada/frente» (estar orientado hacia) to facela fachada principal da al sur the main facade faces southla terraza da al mar the balcony overlooks o faces the seaD( RPl) (comunicar) darle a algn CON algn: ¿me das con Teresa, por favor? can I speak to Teresa, please?en seguida le doy con el señor Seco I'll just put you through to Mr SecoE(arrojar un resultado): ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?a mí me dio 247 ¿y a ti? I made it (to be) 247, how about you?el análisis le dio positivo/negativo her test was positive/negativeF(importar): ¿cuál prefieres? — da igual which do you prefer? — I don't mindda lo mismo, ya iremos otro día it doesn't matter, we'll go another day(+ me/te/le etc): ¿el jueves o el viernes? — a mí me da igual Thursday or Friday? — I don't mind o it doesn't matter o it doesn't make any difference to me o it's all the same to mela sopa se ha enfriado un poco — ¡qué más da! the soup's gone a bit cold — never mind o it doesn't matter¿qué más da un color que otro? surely one color is as good as another!, what difference does it make what color it is?(+ me/te/le etc): ¡qué más le da a él que otros tengan que hacer su trabajo! what does he care if others have to do his work?¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? what difference does it make to you if he comes?, what's it to you if he comes? ( colloq)no quiere venir — tanto da she doesn't want to come — it makes no difference o so what?(+ me/te/le etc): ¿a qué hora quieren cenar? — tanto nos da what time do you want to have dinner? — it's all the same to us o wheneverA1 (pegar, golpear) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio en la cabeza it hit him on the headdale al balón con fuerza kick the ball hard¡te voy a dar yo a ti como no me obedezcas! you're going to get it from me if you don't do what I say ( colloq)le dio con la regla en los nudillos she rapped his knuckles with the rulercuando te agarren te van a dar de palos when they get you they're going to give you a good beating2 ( fam) (a una tarea, asignatura) darle A algo:me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on o studying my English ( colloq)vas a tener que darle más fuerte si quieres aprobar you're going to have to push yourself harder o put more effort into it if you want to passquiero darle un poco más a esta traducción antes de irme I want to do a bit more work on this translation before I go3 ( fam) (hacer uso de) darle A algo:¡cómo le han dado al queso! ¡ya casi no queda! they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! ( colloq)¡cómo les has dado a estos zapatos! you've really been hard on these shoes!, you've worn these shoes out quickly!4 (acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro to hit the target/the bull's-eyeB1 (accionar) darle A algo:dale a esa palanca hacia arriba push that lever uple dio al interruptor she flicked the switchle di a la manivela I turned the handledale al pedal press the pedaltienes que darle a este botón/esta tecla you have to press this button/key2 (mover) (+ compl):dale al volante hacia la derecha turn the wheel to the rightdale para atrás ( Auto) back upC1 ( fam)(indicando insistencia): ¡y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy there you go again! I've told you I'm not going ( colloq)estuvo todo el día dale que dale con el clarinete he spent the whole day blowing away on his clarinet¡y dale con lo de la edad! ¿qué importa eso? stop going on about her age! what does it matter?¡dale que te pego! ( fam): he estado toda la mañana dale que te pego con esto I've been slaving away at this all morningyo quiero olvidarlo y él ¡dale que te pego con lo mismo! I want to forget about it and he keeps on and on about it o he keeps banging on about it2( RPl fam) (instando a algn a hacer algo): dale, metete, el agua está lindísima come on, get in, the water's lovelydale, prestámelo come on o go on, lend it to meD dar con (encontrar) to findpor mucho que buscaron no dieron con él although they searched high and low they couldn't find himcreo que ya he dado con la solución I think I've hit upon o found the solutioncuando uno no da con la palabra adecuada when you can't come up with o find the right wordA (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio un mareo she felt dizzyle dio un infarto he had a heart attack¡me da una indignación cuando hace esas cosas …! I feel so angry when he does those things!B (hablando de ocurrencias, manías)1 darle a algn POR algo:le ha dado por decir que ya no lo quiero he's started saying that I don't love him any morele ha dado por beber he's taken to drink, he's started drinkingle ha dado por el yoga she's got into yoga¡menos mal que me dio por preguntar por cuánto saldría! it's just as well it occurred to me to ask o I thought to ask how much it would be!darle a algn por ahí ( fam): ¿ahora hace pesas? — sí, le ha dado por ahí is he doing weights now? — yes, that's his latest craze o that's what he's into now¿por qué lo hiciste? — no sé, me dio por ahí why did you do it? — I don't know, I just felt like itcualquier día le da por ahí y la deja one of these days he'll just up and leave her2 darle a algn CON algo:le ha dado con que me conoce he's got it into his head he knows meC dar en(tender a): ha dado en salir acompañada por galanes jóvenes she has taken to being escorted in public by handsome young menha dado en esta locura she has got this crazy idea into her headlo que se ha dado en llamar `drogodependencia' what has come to be known as `drug-dependence'D«sol/viento/luz»: aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning heresiéntate aquí, donde da el sol sit down here in the sunen esa playa da mucho el viento it's very windy on that beachla luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyesE(acabar): ir/venir a dar: la pelota había ido a dar al jardín de al lado the ball had ended up in the next door garden¿cómo habrá venido a dar esto aquí? how on earth did this get here?■ darseA (producirse) to growen esta zona se da bien el trigo wheat grows well in this areaB(ocurrir) «caso/situación»: bien podría darse una situación así this kind of situation could well arise o occurse dio la circunstancia de que la alarma estaba desconectada the alarm happened to be disconnectedpara esto se tienen que dar las siguientes circunstancias this requires the following conditionsC (resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):se le dan muy bien los idiomas she's very good at languages¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? how are you at sewing?, how's your sewing?A (dedicarse, entregarse) darse A algo:se dio a la bebida she took to drink, she hit the bottle ( colloq)se da a la buena vida he spends his time having fun o living it upse ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the causeB( RPl) (tratarse, ser sociable) darse CON algn: no se da con la familia del marido she doesn't have much to do with her husband's familyA ( refl)(realizar la acción indicada): voy a darme una ducha I'm going to take o have a showervamos a darnos un banquete we're going to have a feastdárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lotva dándoselas de rico y no tiene un duro he makes out he's rich but he hasn't got a penny¿pero ése de qué se las da? si es un obrero como tú y yo who does he think he is? he's just another worker like you and meno te las des de listo don't act so smartB1(golpearse, pegarse): se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammerno te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo don't hit o bang your head on the ceilingse dieron contra un árbol they crashed o went into a treese va a dar un golpe en la cabeza/espalda he's going to hit o bump his head/hit his backse dio con la nariz or de narices contra la puerta he ran/walked straight into the door, he went smack into the door ( colloq)2 ( refl):darse (de) golpes to hit oneself¡podría darme (de) patadas! I could kick myself!3 ( recípr):se estaban dando (de) patadas/tortazos en plena calle they were kicking/punching each other right there on the streetSentido IV (considerarse) darse POR algo:con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with thatno se dará por vencida hasta que lo consiga she won't give up until she gets itpuedes darte por contento de haber salido con vida you can count yourself lucky you weren't killedno quiere darse por enterado he doesn't want to know* * *
dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
1
déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
2
‹información/idea› to give
3
4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;
nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
5
◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;
dales saludos give/send them my regards;
tuve que darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himb) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;
1
‹ dividendos› to pay;
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;
venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
‹ problemas› to cause;
el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);
¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
2
‹baile/banquete› to hold;
‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
ver tb clase 4
( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;
dame un beso give me a kiss;
ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
( considerar) dar algo/a algn por algo:
ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
verbo intransitivo
1
[ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
[fachada/frente] to face
2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;
dar de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
3 ( arrojar un resultado):
¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
4 ( importar):
¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
me da igual I don't mind
5 ( en naipes) to deal
1
( como castigo) to smack sb;
el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post
2 (accionar, mover) darle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
3
‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
‹ palabra› to come up with
4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) darle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …
5 [sol/luz]:
la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
darse verbo pronominal
1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;
dárselas de listo to act smartb) (golpearse, pegarse):
se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
( considerarse) darse por algo:
ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
dar
I verbo transitivo
1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
(un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
dar las gracias, to thank
4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
(fruto, flores) to bear
(beneficio, interés) to give, yield
7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
(un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
(impartir clases) to teach
(recibir una clase) to have
US to take
10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
(del gas, agua) to turn on
13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
(un masaje, medicamento) to give
15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
dar un paseo, to go for a walk
dar una voz, to give a shout
II verbo intransitivo
1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
(una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
dar que hablar, to set people talking
dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
' dar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abasto
- abrigar
- acelerón
- acertar
- acogerse
- acomodar
- acreditar
- admitir
- aflojar
- agradecer
- alarma
- albergue
- alcance
- alerta
- alimentar
- alojamiento
- alta
- amagar
- apetecer
- apurar
- armar
- asesorar
- atinar
- baño
- batalla
- blanca
- blanco
- bola
- bote
- brazo
- brinco
- buena
- bueno
- cabezada
- cabida
- cada
- calabaza
- calentar
- callar
- callada
- callo
- campanada
- cancha
- cante
- cara
- carpetazo
- carrete
- casar
- chivatazo
- citar
English:
about-face
- about-turn
- act up
- advance
- amplify
- announce
- around
- attach
- attest
- back
- backpedal
- barge into
- bear
- beat
- beat up
- beg
- begrudge
- birth
- block
- bluster
- bolster
- bop
- boss about
- boss around
- bother
- bounce
- bound
- breast-feed
- brief
- buff
- bull's-eye
- butt
- call
- chase down
- checkmate
- cheer
- chime
- circle
- clout
- coach
- come across
- credence
- day
- deal
- death
- deliver
- deposit
- direct
- discharge
- disgust
* * *♦ vt1. [entregar, otorgar] to give;dar algo a alguien to give sth to sb, to give sb sth;da parte de sus ingresos a los necesitados she gives o donates part of her income to the poor;dame el azúcar, por favor could you pass o give me the sugar, please?;¡dámelo! give it to me!, give me it!;se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother;daría cualquier cosa por saber lo que piensa I'd give anything to know what he's thinking2. [pagar] to give;[ofrecer en pago] to offer;¿cuánto te dieron por la casa? how much did they give you for the house?;el concesionario me da 2.000 euros por la moto vieja the dealer's offering 2,000 euros for my old motorbike;300 dólares, ¿quién da más? [en subasta] is there any advance on 300 dollars?3. [proporcionar] to give, to provide with;la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice;este color le da un aspecto diferente a la habitación this colour makes the room look different;le di instrucciones de cómo llegar a casa I gave her directions for getting to my house;no nos dio ninguna explicación sobre su ausencia he didn't give us o provide us with any explanation for his absence;le dimos ánimos para que siguiera con su trabajo we encouraged her to continue with her work;su familia hizo un gran esfuerzo por darle estudios universitarios his family went to a great deal of effort to enable him to go to university4. [conceder] to give;le han dado el Premio Nobel she has been awarded o given the Nobel Prize;le dieron una beca he was awarded o given a grant;yo no le daría demasiada importancia I wouldn't attach too much importance to it;al final me dieron la razón in the end they accepted that I was right;le dieron una semana más para presentar el informe they gave o allowed him one more week to hand in the report;me dieron permiso para ir al médico I got o was allowed time off work to go to the doctor;¿da su permiso para entrar? may I come in?;nos dieron facilidades de pago they offered us easy payment terms;los médicos no le dan más de seis meses de vida the doctors don't give him more than six months (to live);¿qué interpretación das a este descubrimiento? how would you interpret this discovery?dar la bienvenida a alguien to welcome sb;le di las gracias por su ayuda I thanked her for her help;fuimos a darles el pésame we went to offer them our condolences;dale recuerdos de mi parte give him my regards, say hello to him from me;dale la enhorabuena give her my congratulations;me dio su opinión al respecto he gave me his opinion on the matter;¿quién le dará la noticia? who's going to tell o give her the news?6. [producir] to give, to produce;[frutos, flores] to bear; [beneficios, intereses] to yield;estas vacas dan mucha leche these cows produce a lot of milk;esta cuenta da un 5 por ciento de interés this account offers a 5 percent interest rate, this account bears interest at 5 percent;esta lámpara da mucha luz this light is very bright;le dio tres hijos she bore him three children7. [provocar] to give;me da vergüenza/pena it makes me ashamed/sad;me da risa it makes me laugh;me da miedo it frightens me;¡me da una rabia que me traten así! it infuriates me that they should treat me in this way!;me dio un susto tremendo she gave me a real fright;el viaje me dio mucho sueño the journey made me really sleepy;da gusto leer un libro tan bien escrito it's a pleasure to read such a well-written book;los cacahuetes dan mucha sed peanuts make you very thirsty;este paseo me ha dado hambre this walk has made me hungry o given me an appetite;estas botas dan mucho calor these boots are very warm8. [luz, agua, gas] [encender] to turn o switch on;[suministrar por primera vez] to connect; [suministrar tras un corte] to turn back on9. [fiesta, cena] to have, to hold;dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in sb's honour;darán una recepción después de la boda there will be a reception after the wedding10. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal11. [sujeto: reloj] to strike;el reloj dio las doce the clock struck twelve12. Cine, Teatro & TV to show;[concierto, interpretación] to give;¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? – dan una película del oeste what's on the TV tonight? – they're showing a western o there's a western on;dieron la ceremonia en directo they broadcast the ceremony livedio una patada a la pelota he kicked the ball;darle un golpe/una puñalada a alguien to hit/stab sbdar barniz a una silla to varnish a chair15. [señales, indicios] to show;dar pruebas de sensatez to show good sense;dar señales de vida to show signs of life16. [enseñar] to teach;[conferencia] to give;dar inglés/historia to teach English/history;dio una clase muy interesante she gave a very interesting class;mañana no daremos clase there won't be a class tomorrowdoy clases de piano con una profesora francesa I have piano classes with a French piano teacher;doy dos clases de francés a la semana I have two French classes a weekdar un suspiro to sigh, to give a sigh;dar un vistazo a to have a look at;dio lectura a los resultados de la elección she read out the election results;cuando se enteró de la noticia, dio saltos de alegría when he heard the news, he jumped for joy;voy a dar un paseo I'm going (to go) for a walkes tan pesado que me dio la tarde he's so boring that he ruined the afternoon for me;el bebé nos da las noches con sus lloros the baby never lets us get a decent night's sleepeso lo doy por hecho I take that for granted;doy por sentado que vendrás a la fiesta I take it for granted that o I assume you'll be coming to the party;doy por explicado este periodo histórico that's all I want to say about this period of history;doy esta discusión por terminada I consider this discussion to be over;dar a alguien por muerto to give sb up for dead22. RP [inyección] to give23. Compdonde las dan las toman you get what you deserve;no dar una to get everything wrong♦ vi1. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal;me toca dar a mí it's my deal2. [entregar]dame, que ya lo llevo yo give it to me, I'll carry it3. [horas] to strike;dieron las tres three o'clock struckla piedra dio contra el cristal the stone hit the window;como no te portes bien, te voy a dar if you don't behave, I'll smack you[botón, timbre] to press;dale al control remoto hit the remote control;dale al pedal press down on the pedal;Informátdale a la tecla de retorno hit o press return;dale a la manivela turn the handle[sujeto: pasillo, puerta] to lead to; [sujeto: casa, fachada] to face;todas las habitaciones dan al mar all the rooms look out onto o face the sea7. [sujeto: luz, viento]el sol daba de lleno en la habitación the sunlight was streaming into the room;la luz me daba directamente en la cara the light was shining directly in my face;aquí da mucho viento it's very windy here8. [encontrar]dar con algo/alguien to find sth/sb;he dado con la solución I've hit upon the solutionda de mamar a su hijo she breast-feeds her sonno dar ni para pipas: ¡eso no te da ni para pipas! that's not even enough to buy a bag of peanuts!aquello me dio que pensar that made me think12. [importar]¡y a ti qué más te da! what's it to you?;no vamos a poder ir al cine – ¡qué más da! we won't be able to go to the cinema – never mind!;y si no lo conseguimos, ¿qué más da? if we don't manage it, so what?;¡qué más da quién lo haga con tal de que lo haga bien! what does it matter o what difference does it make who does it as long as they do it properly?;lo siento, no voy a poder ayudar – da igual, no te preocupes I'm sorry but I won't be able to help – it doesn't matter, don't worry;¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any differencediste en el blanco, hay que intentar reducir las pérdidas you hit the nail on the head, we have to try and reduce our lossesahora le ha dado por no comer fruta now she's decided not to eat fruit;le dio por ponerse a cantar en medio de la clase he took it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le ha dado por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest thing;Formaldar en hacer algo to take to doing sth;el viejo dio en leer libros de caballería the old man took to reading books on chivalry17.dar de sí [ropa, calzado] to give, to stretch;este sueldo da mucho de sí this salary goes a long way;estos zapatos no dan para más these shoes have had it;es un poco tonto, no da para más he's a bit stupid, he's not up to anything else18. [expresa enfado]te digo que pares y tú, ¡dale (que dale)! I've told you to stop, but you just carry on and on!;¡y dale con la música! there he goes again, playing loud music!;te hemos dicho que no menciones el tema, y tú, dale que te pego we've told you not to mention the subject, but you just carry on regardless o but here you are, bringing it up again;¡y dale! te lo he dicho bien claro, no voy a ir how many times do I have to tell you? o I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm not going19. RP [comunicar]¿me darías con tu madre? could I speak to your mother?, could you put your mother on?;le doy con el Sr. Hualde I'll put you through to Mr Hualde20. CompFampara dar y tomar: había cerveza para dar y tomar there was loads of beer;Famdarle a: ¡cómo le da a la cerveza! he certainly likes his beer!;Famdarle algo a alguien: si no se calla me va a dar algo if he doesn't shut up soon, I'll go mad;si sigues trabajando así te va a dar algo you can't go on working like that;Esp muy Fam¡que le den!: ¿que no quiere cooperar? ¡que le den! he doesn't want to co-operate? well, stuff him!* * *<part dado>I v/t1 give; fiesta give, have;dar un salto/una patada jump/kick, give a jump/kick;dar miedo a frighten;el jamón me dio sed the ham made me thirsty;dar de comer/beber a alguien give s.o. something to eat/drink3 película show, screen4:el reloj dio las tres the clock struck three5:¡dale (que dale)! fam don’t keep on! fam ;y siguió dale que te pego fam and he kept on and onII v/idame give it to me, give me it2:3:dar con algo/alguien come across sth/s.o., find sth/s.o.;no di con el nombre I couldn’t think of the name4:dar para be enough for;no da para más it’s past its best5:le dio por insultar a su madre fam she started insulting her mother6:¡qué más da! what does it matter!;da igual it doesn’t matter7:en algo hit sth;el sol le daba en la cara he had the sun in his eyes, the sun was in his eyes8:dar por muerto a alguien give s.o. up for dead9:dar que hablar give people something to talk about;da que pensar it makes you think, it gives you something to think about* * *dar {22} vt1) : to give2) entregar: to deliver, to hand over3) : to hit, to strike4) : to yield, to produce5) : to perform6) : to give off, to emit7)dar como ordar por : to regard as, to considerdar vi1) alcanzar: to suffice, to be enoughno me da para dos pasajes: I don't have enough for two fares2)dar a ordar sobre : to overlook, to look out on3)dar con : to run into4)dar con : to hit upon (an idea)5)dar de sí : to give, to stretch* * *dar vb¿cuánto me das por lavarte el coche? how much will you give me for washing your car?2. (poner en las manos) to pass¿me da un kilo de naranjas, por favor? could I have a kilo of oranges, please?4. (poner en la televisión) to be on5. (ofrecer fiesta) to have7. (tener ataque, enfermedad) to have10. (encender, conectar) to turn on¿has dado el gas? have you turned the gas on?me dio las buenas noches he said goodnight to me / he wished me goodnightdar a to overlook / to look ontodar igual not to matter / not to mind¿qué más da? what difference does it make? -
18 vendedor de helados
(n.) = ice cream manEx. He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.* * *(n.) = ice cream manEx: He abandoned West Africa for a better life in America, trying his hand as an ice cream man.
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19 flipar
1 argot (gustar mucho) to drive wild1 (asombrarse) to be amazed, be stunned■ era increíble, yo flipaba con lo que decía it was incredible, I couldn't believe what he was saying2 (pasárselo bomba) to freak out■ la música era una caña, la gente flipaba the music was brilliant, everyone was freaking out1 argot (drogarse) to get high* * *1.verbo intransitivo (Esp fam)2.flipo contigo, no hay quien te entienda — I can't believe you sometimes, you're impossible to understand
fliparse v prona) (Esp fam) ( entusiasmarse)b) (Esp arg) ( drogarse) to get high (colloq)* * *= go + nuts, be amazed at, be amazed by, astound, be astonished, be impressed, be flabbergasted, freak out, flip out, be speechless, be gobsmacked.Ex. When she discovered vintage comics and their lurid covers, she went nuts.Ex. Delegates were amazed at the amount of research conducted.Ex. Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.Ex. For a decade or so, Liszt thrilled and astounded audiences at a time when virtuosity was the norm.Ex. He was astonished 'to see a great reading-room filled in the evening by readers all with their hats on'.Ex. The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.Ex. They say they are flabbergasted and astounded by the decision to turn down their application.Ex. A boy on trial in the shooting death of his principal told investigators that he 'just freaked out' and pulled the trigger three times.Ex. And this is coming from someone who had to be restrained in school after flipping out and kicking a bubbler.Ex. Arriving at the Bouchaine Winery in early September, I was speechless as I glanced over the breathtaking views of the famous wine country for the first time.Ex. Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.* * *1.verbo intransitivo (Esp fam)2.flipo contigo, no hay quien te entienda — I can't believe you sometimes, you're impossible to understand
fliparse v prona) (Esp fam) ( entusiasmarse)b) (Esp arg) ( drogarse) to get high (colloq)* * *= go + nuts, be amazed at, be amazed by, astound, be astonished, be impressed, be flabbergasted, freak out, flip out, be speechless, be gobsmacked.Ex: When she discovered vintage comics and their lurid covers, she went nuts.
Ex: Delegates were amazed at the amount of research conducted.Ex: Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.Ex: For a decade or so, Liszt thrilled and astounded audiences at a time when virtuosity was the norm.Ex: He was astonished 'to see a great reading-room filled in the evening by readers all with their hats on'.Ex: The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.Ex: They say they are flabbergasted and astounded by the decision to turn down their application.Ex: A boy on trial in the shooting death of his principal told investigators that he 'just freaked out' and pulled the trigger three times.Ex: And this is coming from someone who had to be restrained in school after flipping out and kicking a bubbler.Ex: Arriving at the Bouchaine Winery in early September, I was speechless as I glanced over the breathtaking views of the famous wine country for the first time.Ex: Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.* * *flipar [A1 ]vi( Esp fam): el helado de limón me flipa cantidad I'm crazy about o ( BrE) mad on lemon ice cream ( colloq)■ fliparse1( Esp fam) (entusiasmarse): se flipa por el cine de aventuras she's crazy about o ( BrE) mad on adventure movies ( colloq)* * *
flipar vtr fam
1 to be mad/crazy/wild about, to love: le flipan los coches antiguos, he's crazy about antique cars
2 (drogarse) to get high on drugs: está flipado todo el día, he's high on drugs all day
' flipar' also found in these entries:
English:
freak out
- freak
* * *♦ vi1. [asombrarse] to be flabbergasted o Br gobsmacked;2. [con una droga] to be stoned o high♦ vt[gustar a]me flipan los videojuegos I'm wild about video games* * *popv/i1:le flipa el cine he’s mad about the movies fam:yo flipé con … … blew my mind fam* * *flipar vb to be crazy about -
20 tarta
f.cake (pastel).tarta de cumpleaños birthday caketarta de manzana apple tart* * *1 flan, tart, pie* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=pastel) cake; [con base de hojaldre] tart2) (=gráfico) pie chart* * *femenino (Esp) cake* * *= cake, tart.Ex. Music from 1907 was played and a cake was shared with the public.Ex. They make and sell specialty pans for cheesecakes, bundts, quiches and tarts.----* gráfica de tarta = pie chart.* gráfico de tarta = pie chart.* tarta de chocolate = chocolate cake.* tarta de fruta = shortcake.* tarta de manzana = apple pie.* tarta de queso = cheesecake.* * *femenino (Esp) cake* * *= cake, tart.Ex: Music from 1907 was played and a cake was shared with the public.
Ex: They make and sell specialty pans for cheesecakes, bundts, quiches and tarts.* gráfica de tarta = pie chart.* gráfico de tarta = pie chart.* tarta de chocolate = chocolate cake.* tarta de fruta = shortcake.* tarta de manzana = apple pie.* tarta de queso = cheesecake.* * *( Esp)cakeCompuestos:birthday caketreacle tartcheesecakeice cream ( in the shape of cake)wedding cake* * *
tarta sustantivo femenino (Esp) cake;
( de hojaldre — descubierta) tart;
(— cubierta) pie
tarta sustantivo femenino tart
(pastel) cake
tarta de cumpleaños, birthday cake
' tarta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
compartir
- entera
- entero
- gráfica
- gráfico
- migaja
- rellena
- rellenar
- relleno
- repartir
- tibia
- tibio
- empalagoso
- moca
- pala
- partir
English:
blow out
- cake
- cheesecake
- custard pie
- delicious
- flan
- gateau
- pie
- roll out
- tart
- cheese
* * *tarta nf1. [de bizcocho] caketarta de cumpleaños birthday cake;tarta helada ice cream gâteau;tarta nupcial wedding cake;tarta de queso cheesecake;tarta al whisky = ice cream gâteau with whisky2. [con base de pasta dura] tarttarta de manzana apple tart;tarta de puerros leek tart;tarta de queso [salada] quiche* * *f cake; plana tart* * *tarta nf1) : tart2) : cake* * *tarta n1. (pastel) cake2. (con base de masa, hojaldre) tart / pie
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