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1 English Chintz
An 18th century name for printed fabrics, made of all flax or flax warp and cotton weft. About 1754 the royal family of Great Britain countenanced these printed fabrics much to the dismay of the manufacturers of wool cloths. The " Manchester Act " of 1736 made it possible for such stuffs to be manufactured. -
2 Bruselas
m.Brussels.* * *1 Brussels* * *SF Brussels* * *femenino Brussels* * *= Brussels.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.----* col de bruselas = Brussels sprout.* * *femenino Brussels* * *= Brussels.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.
* col de bruselas = Brussels sprout.* * *Brussels* * *
Bruselas sustantivo femenino
Brussels
Bruselas sustantivo femenino Brussels
' Bruselas' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
col
English:
Brussels
- Brussels sprouts
- sprout
* * *Bruselas nBrussels* * *f Brussels -
3 cautivador
adj.captivating, bewitching, winning, enchanting.* * *► adjetivo1 captivating2 (encantador) charming* * *(f. - cautivadora)adj.* * *- dora adjetivo captivating* * *= charming, compelling, absorbing, winning, beguiling, luscious, ever-dashing, smouldering [smoldering, -USA], enchanting.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex. This article examines the facets of the fee-or-free controversy and presents a compelling case that the issue is far from resolved.Ex. Administration of reference services is an absorbing challenge.Ex. Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex. There is a real need for beguiling stories that accurately describe what it is like to be a human being in modern China.Ex. This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex. Princess Cinderella and the ever-dashing Prince Charming are about to celebrate their tenth anniversary - and all the kingdom's abuzz!.Ex. We show you how to create a smouldering 40s look with a modern twist, using a home-grown cosmetic collection.Ex. 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.* * *- dora adjetivo captivating* * *= charming, compelling, absorbing, winning, beguiling, luscious, ever-dashing, smouldering [smoldering, -USA], enchanting.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.
Ex: This article examines the facets of the fee-or-free controversy and presents a compelling case that the issue is far from resolved.Ex: Administration of reference services is an absorbing challenge.Ex: Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex: There is a real need for beguiling stories that accurately describe what it is like to be a human being in modern China.Ex: This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex: Princess Cinderella and the ever-dashing Prince Charming are about to celebrate their tenth anniversary - and all the kingdom's abuzz!.Ex: We show you how to create a smouldering 40s look with a modern twist, using a home-grown cosmetic collection.Ex: 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.* * *captivating* * *
cautivador◊ - dora adjetivo
captivating
cautivador,-ora adjetivo captivating
' cautivador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cautivadora
English:
prepossessing
- beguiling
* * *cautivador, -ora♦ adjcaptivating, enchanting♦ nm,fcharmer* * *adj captivating* * *cautivador, - dora adj: captivating -
4 encaje
m.1 insertion, fitting-in (ajuste).2 lace (tejido).pañuelo/bragas de encaje lace handkerchief/knickers3 socket.4 bank adjustment.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: encajar.* * *1 (acto) fit, fitting3 COSTURA lace* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Cos) laceencaje de bolillos — (lit) bobbin lace
tengo que hacer encaje de bolillos para que el sueldo me llegue a fin de mes — I have to juggle things around constantly to make ends meet
2) [de piezas] fitting3) (=cabida)una obra de difícil encaje en el concepto de teatro moderno — a work which does not fit easily into the concept of modern theatre
4) (Téc) (=hueco) socket; (=ranura) groove5) (=taracea) inlay, mosaicencaje de aplicación — appliqué, appliqué work
6) (Econ) reserve, stock* * *1) (Indum) lace2) (Fin) tb3) (Mec) socket* * *= lace.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.----* bordado de encaje = lacework.* de encaje = lacy.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* encaje de bolillos = bobbin lace.* encaje de hilo = tatting.* encajes = lacework.* hacer encaje = tat.* hacer encaje de bolillos para que cuadre Algo = do + the impossible, jump through + hoops, double over + backwards, juggle.* hecho de encaje = lacy.* persona que hace encajes = tatter.* * *1) (Indum) lace2) (Fin) tb3) (Mec) socket* * *= lace.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.
* bordado de encaje = lacework.* de encaje = lacy.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* encaje de bolillos = bobbin lace.* encaje de hilo = tatting.* encajes = lacework.* hacer encaje = tat.* hacer encaje de bolillos para que cuadre Algo = do + the impossible, jump through + hoops, double over + backwards, juggle.* hecho de encaje = lacy.* persona que hace encajes = tatter.* * *A ( Indum) lacepañuelo de encaje lace handkerchiefmedias de encaje lacy stockingsun camisón con encajes en el cuello a nightgown with a lacy collarB ( Fin) tbencaje bancario reserveC ( Mec) socket* * *
Del verbo encajar: ( conjugate encajar)
encajé es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
encaje es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
encajar
encaje
encajar ( conjugate encajar) verbo transitivo
1 (meter, colocar) to fit
2 (esp AmL fam) ( endilgar):◊ me encajeon a mí el trabajito I got saddled o landed with the job (colloq);
le encaja los hijos a la suegra she dumps the kids on her mother-in-law (colloq);
les encajeon tres goles they put three goals past them
verbo intransitivo
las piezas encajeon the pieces fitted together
encaje sustantivo masculino (Indum) lace;
encajar
I verbo transitivo
1 (algo dentro de algo) to insert: hay que encajar las fichas del rompecabezas, you have to fit the pieces of the puzzle together
2 (aceptar) to take: encaja muy mal las críticas, she takes criticism very badly
3 (un golpe a alguien) to land sb a blow
II verbo intransitivo
1 (ajustarse) to fit: este enchufe no encaja aquí, this plug doesn't fit
2 (cuadrar) no encaja en este ambiente, she doesn't fit in in this environment
su declaración no encaja con la del testigo, her statement doesn't agree with that of the witness
encaje sustantivo masculino lace
un pañuelo de encaje, a lace handkerchief
' encaje' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bolillo
- puntilla
English:
fit
- lace
- lacy
- socket
* * *encaje nm1. [ajuste] insertion, fitting in2. [tejido] lace;pañuelo de encaje lace handkerchief;un camisón de encaje a lacy nightdressencaje de bolillos bobbin lace;habrá que hacer encaje de bolillos para ajustarse al presupuesto we'll have to perform a minor miracle to keep within the budget* * *m lace* * *encaje nm1) : lace2) : financial reserve* * *encaje n lace -
5 encantador
adj.charming, winning, delightful, lovely.m.enchanter.* * *► adjetivo1 enchanting, charming, delightful► nombre masculino,nombre femenino\encantador,-ra de serpientes snake charmer* * *(f. - encantadora)adj.1) delightful2) charming* * *encantador, -a1.ADJ [persona] charming, delightful; [lugar] lovely2.SM / F magician, enchanter/enchantress* * *I- dora adjetivo <persona/lugar> charming, delightfulII- dora masculino, femenino magician* * *= engaging, charming, delightful, enchanting, delectable, winning, a prince of, lovely [lovelier - comp., loveliest -sup.].Ex. The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex. Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex. 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.Ex. It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex. Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex. The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.Ex. The article ' Lovely idea, but unlovely pricing' criticizes the pricing level of a new service aimed at research scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies.----* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de un modo encantador = charmingly.* * *I- dora adjetivo <persona/lugar> charming, delightfulII- dora masculino, femenino magician* * *= engaging, charming, delightful, enchanting, delectable, winning, a prince of, lovely [lovelier - comp., loveliest -sup.].Ex: The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.
Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex: Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex: 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.Ex: It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex: Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex: The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.Ex: The article ' Lovely idea, but unlovely pricing' criticizes the pricing level of a new service aimed at research scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies.* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de un modo encantador = charmingly.* * *‹persona› charming, delightfulun lugar encantador a charming o delightful spotla niña es encantadora she is a delightful o a charming o an enchanting childmasculine, femininemagicianencantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *
encantador
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
magician;
encantador de serpientes snake charmer
encantador,-ora
I adjetivo charming, lovely
II sustantivo masculino y femenino enchanter: el encantador de serpientes es un farsante, the snake charmer is a phony
' encantador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encantadora
English:
captivating
- charm
- charming
- delightful
- enchanting
- lovable
- lovely
- overdo
- snake-charmer
- sweet
- winning
- beautiful
- delectable
- snake
* * *encantador, -ora♦ adjdelightful, charming;es un tipo encantador he's charming, he's a lovely guy♦ nm,fencantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *I adj charmingII m, encantadora f magician;encantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *encantador, - dora adj: charming, delightfulencantador, - dora n: magician* * *encantador adj delightful / charming -
6 extremidad
f.1 end (extremo).2 extremity, terminal, end.* * *1 (parte extrema) extremity; (punta) end, tip2 ANATOMÍA limb, extremity* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=punta) tip, extremity; (=borde) edge, outermost part2) pl extremidades (Anat) extremities* * *a) ( extremo) endb) extremidades femenino plural (Anat) extremities* * *= limb, extremity.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex. Use of other types of protective equipment, such as wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads, should be considered for prevention of injuries to the extremities during ice-skating.----* extremidad anterior = forelimb.* extremidades inferiores = lower extremities, lower limbs.* extremidades superiores = upper extremities, upper limbs.* extremidad posterior = hindlimb.* * *a) ( extremo) endb) extremidades femenino plural (Anat) extremities* * *= limb, extremity.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.
Ex: Use of other types of protective equipment, such as wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads, should be considered for prevention of injuries to the extremities during ice-skating.* extremidad anterior = forelimb.* extremidades inferiores = lower extremities, lower limbs.* extremidades superiores = upper extremities, upper limbs.* extremidad posterior = hindlimb.* * *1 (extremo) end* * *
extremidad sustantivo femenino
b)◊ extremidades sustantivo femenino plural (Anat) extremities
extremidad sustantivo femenino
1 (de un ser vivo) limb, extremity
2 (extremo) end, tip
' extremidad' also found in these entries:
English:
extremity
* * *extremidad nf[extremo] end;extremidades [del cuerpo] extremities* * *f1 end2:extremidades pl ANAT extremities* * *extremidad nf1) : extremity, tip, edge2) extremidades nfpl: extremities* * *1. (punta) tip2. (brazo, pierna) limb -
7 temer
v.1 to fear, to be afraid of (tener miedo de).yo no te temo I'm not afraid of youtemo herir sus sentimientos I'm afraid of hurting her feelingsElla teme lo peor She fears the worst.Ella teme She is afraid.2 to fear.3 to be afraid.no temas don't worryle teme mucho al fuego she's very afraid of firetemer por to fear for4 to be afraid to, to be afraid of, to dread to, to fear to.Ella teme cometer un error She is afraid to make a mistake.* * *1 (tener miedo) to fear, be afraid of2 (sospechar) to fear, be afraid3 RELIGIÓN to fear1 (tener miedo) to be afraid2 (preocuparse) to worry1 to be afraid\era de temer it had to happenme lo temía I was afraid this would happentemer por to be afraid for, fear for, be in fear of* * *verbto fear, dread* * *1.VT [+ persona, castigo, consecuencias] to be afraid of, fearteme al profesor — he's afraid o frightened of the teacher
temer que — to be afraid (that), fear (that)
teme que no vaya a volver — she's afraid o she fears (that) he might not come back
2.VI to be afraid3.See:* * *1.temer + INF — to be frightened o afraid of -ing
2.temer QUE + SUBJ: teme que le echen la culpa a él — he's afraid that they'll blame him for it
temer vi to be afraidestos niños son de temer — (fam) these kids are terrible! (colloq)
3.temer POR algo/alguien — to fear for something/somebody
temerse v prona) ( sospechar) to fearya me lo temía — I knew this/that would happen
me temo que... — I fear that...
b) ( en fórmulas de cortesía) to be afraid* * *= fear, be afraid, flinch at/from, dread, be frightful of, be apprehensive (about).Ex. For example, an unwed woman who fears she is pregnant may have appointments made for her at a medical clinic.Ex. I am afraid I shall disappoint again, for this book is not a polemical document, nor is it even a personal view of community information.Ex. It is increasingly obvious that we are as a nation one and indivisible, that divisive tendencies are a thing of the past, but there are still too many inheritors of the old indifference, and who flinch at co-operation as at an evil.Ex. At least it is the part most dreaded by employees and supervisors.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex. His actions have bothered me to the extent that I have difficulty working with him without always being apprehensive.----* hacer temer = misgive.* temer por = become + apprehensive about.* temer tratar = fear to + tread.* * *1.temer + INF — to be frightened o afraid of -ing
2.temer QUE + SUBJ: teme que le echen la culpa a él — he's afraid that they'll blame him for it
temer vi to be afraidestos niños son de temer — (fam) these kids are terrible! (colloq)
3.temer POR algo/alguien — to fear for something/somebody
temerse v prona) ( sospechar) to fearya me lo temía — I knew this/that would happen
me temo que... — I fear that...
b) ( en fórmulas de cortesía) to be afraid* * *= fear, be afraid, flinch at/from, dread, be frightful of, be apprehensive (about).Ex: For example, an unwed woman who fears she is pregnant may have appointments made for her at a medical clinic.
Ex: I am afraid I shall disappoint again, for this book is not a polemical document, nor is it even a personal view of community information.Ex: It is increasingly obvious that we are as a nation one and indivisible, that divisive tendencies are a thing of the past, but there are still too many inheritors of the old indifference, and who flinch at co-operation as at an evil.Ex: At least it is the part most dreaded by employees and supervisors.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex: His actions have bothered me to the extent that I have difficulty working with him without always being apprehensive.* hacer temer = misgive.* temer por = become + apprehensive about.* temer tratar = fear to + tread.* * *temer [E1 ]vt‹castigo/reacción/desenlace› to fear, dread; ‹persona› to be afraid of, fearsus hijos la or ( AmL) le temen her children are afraid o frightened of hertodos temían lo peor they all feared the worsttemer + INF to be frightened o afraid OF -INGtemo ofenderlo I'm frightened o afraid of offending himtemer QUE + SUBJ:teme que le echen la culpa a él he's afraid that they'll blame him for ittemían que pudiera interpretarse mal they were afraid it might be misinterpreted■ temervito be afraidno temas, no te voy a hacer daño don't be afraid o don't worry, I'm not going to hurt youtemer POR algo/algn to fear FOR sth/sbteme por sus hijos/su vida he fears for his children/his life■ temerse1 (sospechar) to fearme temo que nuestro amigo tenía razón I fear o I have an awful feeling that our friend was right2 (en fórmulas de cortesía) to be afraidme temo que no puedo hacer nada más I'm afraid there's nothing more I can do* * *
temer ( conjugate temer) verbo transitivo ‹castigo/reacción› to fear, dread;
‹ persona› to be afraid of;
temo ofenderlo I'm afraid of offending him
verbo intransitivo
to be afraid;
no temas don't be afraid
temerse verbo pronominal
me temo que tená razón I fear that he was right
temer
I verbo transitivo
1 (sentir miedo, temor) to fear, be afraid: temo que lo haya oído, I'm afraid she heard it
sus hijos lo temen, his sons are afraid of him
2 (tener un presagio, presentir) temíamos que no viniera, we were afraid he wouldn't come
II verbo intransitivo to be afraid: temo por su vida, I'm afraid for his life ➣ Ver nota en afraid y fear
' temer' also found in these entries:
English:
dread
- fear
- afraid
- to
* * *♦ vt1. [tener miedo de] [persona] to fear, to be afraid of;[represalias, consecuencias, reacción] to fear, to be afraid of;yo no te temo I'm not afraid of you;temo herir sus sentimientos I'm afraid of hurting her feelings;temen que los despidan they are afraid of losing their jobs;Famcuando se pone a hablar le temo my heart sinks whenever he opens his mouth2. [sospechar] to fear;temo que vamos a tener que trabajar mucho I fear we're going to have to work hard;tememos lo peor we fear the worst♦ vino temas don't worry;temer por to fear for;los médicos temen por su vida the doctors fear for her life;el equipo polaco es de temer the Polish team are formidable opponents;estos críos son de temer these kids are a menace;es de temer que… it is to be feared that…;son de temer nuevos atentados further attacks are to be feared* * *v/t be afraid of* * *temer vt: to fear, to dreadtemer vi: to be afraid* * *temer vb to be afraid / to be frightened -
8 mascota
f.1 mascot.2 pet.3 gingham, chintz, cretonne.* * *1 (figura) mascot2 (animal doméstico) pet* * *noun f.* * *SF1) [de club, acontecimiento] mascot2) (=animal doméstico) pet* * ** * *= pet, mascot.Ex. For example, a rabbit is always a mammal of a particular species and sometimes a pest, a pet, or the basis of a stew.Ex. Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.----* tienda de mascotas = pet shop.* * ** * *= pet, mascot.Ex: For example, a rabbit is always a mammal of a particular species and sometimes a pest, a pet, or the basis of a stew.
Ex: Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.* tienda de mascotas = pet shop.* * *A1 (talismán) mascot2 (animal doméstico) petC (Ec, Ven) (guante de béisbol) catcher's mitt* * *
mascota sustantivo femenino ( talismán) mascot;
( animal doméstico) pet
mascota sustantivo femenino
1 (muñeco, objeto, persona) mascot
2 (animal) pet
' mascota' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cadena
- collar
- doméstica
- doméstico
- rica
- rico
- animal
English:
claw
- mascot
- pet
* * *mascota nf1. [emblema] mascot2. [animal doméstico] pet3. [amuleto] charm* * *f* * *mascota nf: mascot* * *mascota n mascot -
9 puntilla
f.1 point lace (encaje).2 picot, lace, fine lace, point lace.* * *1 COSTURA lace2 (puñal) dagger\andar de puntillas to tiptoe, walk on tiptoede puntillas on tiptoedar la puntilla familiar to finish off* * *SF1) (Cos) lace edging2) (Taur) short dagger for giving the coup de grâce3)4) (Téc) tack5) [de pluma] point, nib* * *1) (Taur) dagger ( used to administer the coup de grâce in a bullfight)dar la puntilla — (Taur) to administer the coup de grâce
2) ( punta del pie)de puntillas or (AmL) en puntillas — on tiptoe
ponerse/andar de puntillas — to stand/walk on tiptoe
3) ( encaje) lace edging* * *1) (Taur) dagger ( used to administer the coup de grâce in a bullfight)dar la puntilla — (Taur) to administer the coup de grâce
2) ( punta del pie)de puntillas or (AmL) en puntillas — on tiptoe
ponerse/andar de puntillas — to stand/walk on tiptoe
3) ( encaje) lace edging* * *puntilla11 = nail.Ex: The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).
* andar de puntillas = tiptoe.* de puntillas = stand on + tiptoes.puntilla22 = killer blow, death blow.Ex: Three times she tracked him down and fought him, only to be thwarted as he somehow evaded her killer blow and disappeared into the night.
Ex: Another employee said the plant's closure would be the death blow for the entire region.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* la puntilla = the final/last nail in + Posesivo + coffin.puntilla33 = lace.Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.
* * *A ( Taur) dagger ( used to administer the coup de grâce in a bullfight)dar la puntilla ( Taur) to administer the coup de grâcese dio la puntilla a esta práctica they put an end to this practiceB (clavo) nailC(punta del pie): de puntillas or ( AmL) en puntillas on tiptoeponerse/andar de puntillas to stand/walk on tiptoeentró de puntillas para no despertar al niño she tiptoed into the room so as not to wake the childD (encaje) lace edgingE (península) spit, headland* * *
puntilla sustantivo femenino
1 (Taur) dagger ( used to administer the coup de grâce in a bullfight);
2 ( punta del pie): de puntillas or (AmL) en puntillas on tiptoe;
3 ( encaje) lace edging
puntilla sustantivo femenino (encaje) lace edging
♦ Locuciones: andar/ir de puntillas, to tiptoe
salir de puntillas, to go out on tiptoes
' puntilla' also found in these entries:
English:
lace
- nail
* * *puntilla nf1. [encaje] point lace2. Taurom = short-bladed dagger used to administer the coup de grâce to the bull;dar la puntilla to finish off the bull;Fig to give the coup de grâce3.* * *f:de puntillas on tippy-toe, Br on tip-toe;ponerse de puntillas stand on tippy-toe* * *puntilla nf1) : lace edging2) : dagger (in bullfighting)3)de puntillas : on tiptoe* * *puntilla n
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interior design — 1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. 2. the art, business, or… … Universalium
Dilys Laye — Born Dilys Lay[1] 11 March 1934(1934 03 11)[1] Muswell Hill, London, England D … Wikipedia
ch — digraph used in Old French for the tsh sound. In some French dialects, including that of Paris, Latin ca became French tsha, whence the Old French spelling ch for tsh. This was introduced to English after the Norman Conquest, in words borrowed… … Etymology dictionary
Victoria and Albert Museum — Coordinates: 51°29′48″N 0°10′19″W / 51.496667°N 0.171944°W / 51.496667; 0.171944 … Wikipedia
Syllabic verse — is a poetic form having a fixed number of syllables per line or stanza regardless of the number of stresses that are present. It is common in languages that are syllable timed such as Japanese or modern French or Finnish, as opposed to accentual… … Wikipedia
