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I wouldn't say no to a cup of tea

1 say

1. transitive verb,
pres. t. he says, p.t. & p.p. said

1) sagen

say something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen

he said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt

what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?

it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...

have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben

to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von

that is to say — das heißt

having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)

you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)

says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)

I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!

don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...

I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde

[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen

I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihren Gunsten zu sagen?

there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen

I can't say fairer than that — ein besseres Angebot kann ich nicht machen

and so say all of us — der Meinung sind wir auch

what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?

what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes

say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten

which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen

2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]

3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]

the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...

a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...

what does it say here? — was steht hier?

4) in pass.

she is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
2. intransitive verb, forms as
1.

1) (speak) sagen

I say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!

2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!
3. noun
1) (share in decision)

have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)

have no say — nichts zu sagen haben

2) (power of decision)

the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)

3) (what one has to say)

have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)

get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen

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[sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb
1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sagen

2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sagen

3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) aufsagen

4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sagen
2. noun
(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) das Mitspracherecht

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say

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I. TRANSITIVE VERB

<said, said>

1. (utter)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

how do you \say your name in Japanese? wie spricht man deinen Namen auf Japanisch aus?

I'm sorry, what did you \say? Entschuldigung, was hast du gesagt?

to \say sth to sb's face jdm etw ins Gesicht sagen

when all is said and done letzten Endes

when all is said and done, you can only do your best letzten Endes kann man sich nur bemühen, sein Bestes zu geben

2. (state)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

what did they \say about the house? was haben sie über das Haus gesagt?

what did you \say to him? was hast du ihm gesagt?

“the department manager is at lunch,” he said apologetically „der Abteilungsleiter ist beim Mittagessen“, meinte er bedauernd

another cup of tea? — I wouldn't \say no ( fam) noch eine Tasse Tee? — da würde ich nicht Nein sagen

to \say goodbye to sb jdm auf Wiedersehen sagen, sich akk von jdm verabschieden

if Europe fails to agree on this, we can \say goodbye to any common foreign policy ( fam) wenn Europa sich hierauf nicht einigen kann, können wir jegliche gemeinsame Außenpolitik vergessen

to \say the least um es [einmal] milde auszudrücken

he's rather unreliable to \say the least er ist ziemlich unzuverlässig, und das ist noch schmeichelhaft ausgedrückt

you can \say that again! ( fam) das kannst du laut sagen fam

to have anything/nothing/something to \say [to sb] [jdm] irgendetwas/nichts/etwas zu sagen haben

I've got something to \say to you ich muss Ihnen etwas sagen

to \say yes/no to sth etw annehmen/ablehnen

having said that,... abgesehen davon...

3. (put into words)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

what are you \saying, exactly? was willst du eigentlich sagen?

that was well said das war gut gesagt; (sl)

\say what? echt? fam

he talked for nearly an hour, but actually he said very little er redete beinahe eine Stunde lang, aber eigentlich sagte er sehr wenig

needless to \say [that] he disagreed with all the suggestions, as usual natürlich war er, wie immer, mit keinem der Vorschläge einverstanden

to have a lot/nothing to \say viel/nicht viel reden

what have you got to \say for yourself? was hast du zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?

\say no more! alles klar!

to \say nothing of sth ganz zu schweigen von etw dat

it would be an enormous amount of work, to \say nothing of the cost es wäre ein enormer Arbeitsaufwand, ganz abgesehen von den Kosten

4. (think)

it is said [that] he's over 100 er soll über 100 Jahre alt sein

she is a firm leader, too firm, some might \say sie ist eine strenge Führungskraft, zu streng, wie manche vielleicht sagen würden

\say what you like, I still can't believe it du kannst sagen, was du willst, aber ich kann es noch immer nicht glauben

▪ to \say sth to oneself sich dat etw sagen

she said to herself, “what a fool I am!” „was bin ich doch für eine Idiotin“, sagte sie zu sich selbst

5. (recite aloud)

▪ to \say sth etw aufsagen

to \say a prayer ein Gebet sprechen

6. (give information)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

the sign \says... auf dem Schild steht...

can you read what that notice \says? kannst du lesen, was auf der Mitteilung steht?

it \says on the bottle to take three tablets a day auf der Flasche heißt es, man soll drei Tabletten täglich einnehmen

my watch \says 3 o'clock auf meiner Uhr ist es 3 [Uhr]

7. (indicate)

to \say something/a lot about sb/sth etwas/eine Menge über jdn/etw aussagen

the way he drives \says a lot about his character sein Fahrstil sagt eine Menge über seinen Charakter aus

to \say something for sb/sth für jdn/etw sprechen

it \says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often dass sie so oft Cello übt, zeigt ihre Entschlossenheit

there's little/a lot to be said for sth es spricht wenig/viel für etw akk

there's a lot to be said for living alone es spricht viel dafür, alleine zu leben

8. (convey inner/artistic meaning)

▪ to \say sth etw ausdrücken

the look on his face said he knew what had happened der Ausdruck auf seinem Gesicht machte deutlich, dass er wusste, was geschehen war

the expression on her face when she saw them said it all ihr Gesichtsausdruck, als sie sie sah, sagte alles

9. ( fam: suggest)

▪ to \say sth etw vorschlagen

I \say we start looking for a hotel now ich schlage vor, wir suchen uns jetzt ein Hotel

what do you \say we sell the car? was hältst du davon, wenn wir das Auto verkaufen?

10. (tell, command)

▪ to \say when/where etc. sagen, wann/wo usw.

he said to meet him here er sagte, dass wir ihn hier treffen sollen

she said to call her back when you get home sie sagte, du sollst sie zurückrufen, wenn du wieder zu Hause bist

to \say when sagen, wenn es genug ist [o reicht

11. (for instance)

[let's] \say... sagen wir [mal]...; (assuming) nehmen wir an, angenommen

try and finish the work by, let's \say, Friday versuchen Sie die Arbeit bis, sagen wir mal, Freitag fertig zu machen

[let's] \say [that] the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at 2 o'clock angenommen die Reise dauert drei Stunden, das heißt, du kommst um 2 Uhr an

12.

▶ to \say amen to sth Amen zu etw dat sagen

I'll \say amen to that ich bin dafür

▶ to be unable to \say boo to a goose ein Hasenfuß sein iron pej fam

he's so shy he couldn't \say boo to a goose er ist so schüchtern, er könnte keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun

▶ to \say cheese ‚cheese‘ sagen, „wo ist das Vögelchen?“ hum

▶ before sb could \say Jack Robinson bevor jd bis drei zählen konnte

▶ to \say uncle AM ( esp childspeak) sich akk geschlagen geben, aufgeben

▶ to \say the word Bescheid geben

just \say the word, and I'll come and help sag nur ein Wort und ich komme zu Hilfe

▶ you don't \say [so]! was du nicht sagst!

▶ you said it! ( fam) du sagst es!

II. INTRANSITIVE VERB

<said, said>

1. (state) sagen

where was he going? — he didn't \say wo wollte er hin? — das hat er nicht gesagt

is it possible? — who can \say? ist das möglich? — wer kann das schon sagen?

I appreciate the gesture more than I can \say ich kann gar nicht sagen, wie ich die Geste schätze

I can't \say for certain, but... ich kann es nicht mit Sicherheit behaupten, aber...

hard to \say schwer zu sagen

I can't \say das kann ich nicht sagen [o weiß ich nicht]

it's not for sb to \say es ist nicht an jdm, etw zu sagen

I think we should delay the introduction, but of course it's not for me to \say ich denke, wir sollten die Einführung hinausschieben, aber es steht mir natürlich nicht zu, das zu entscheiden

not to \say... um nicht zu sagen...

2. (believe) sagen

is Spanish a difficult language to learn? — they \say not ist Spanisch schwer zu lernen? — angeblich nicht

3. (to be explicit)

... that is to \say...... das heißt...

our friends, that is to \say our son's friends, will meet us at the airport unsere Freunde, genauer gesagt, die Freunde unseres Sohnes, werden uns am Flughafen treffen

that is not to \say das soll nicht heißen

he's so gullible, but that is not to \say that he is stupid er ist so leichtgläubig, aber das soll nicht heißen, dass er dumm ist

4. LAW

how \say you? wie lautet Ihr Urteil?

III. NOUN

no pl Meinung f

to have one's \say seine Meinung sagen

can't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my \say? könnt ihr mal eine Minute ruhig sein, damit ich auch mal zu Wort kommen kann? fam

to have a/no \say in sth bei etw dat ein/kein Mitspracherecht haben

IV. ADJECTIVE

attr ( form)

▪ the said... der/die/das erwähnte [o genannte]...

V. INTERJECTION

1. AM ( fam: to attract attention) sag mal... fam

\say, how about going out tonight? sag mal, was hältst du davon, wenn wir heute Abend ausgehen? fam

I \say! BRIT ( dated) Donnerwetter! fam

I \say, what a splendid hat you're wearing! Donnerwetter, das ist ja ein toller Hut, den du da trägst! fam

2. (to show surprise, doubt etc.)

I [mean to [or must]] \say! [also,] ich muss [schon] sagen!; ( fam: for emphasis)

I'll \say! und wie!, das kann man wohl sagen! fam; (sl: to express doubt)

\says you! das glaubst aber auch nur du! fam

\says who? wer sagt das?

3. AM (expresses positive reaction) sag mal fam

\say, that's really a great idea! Mensch, das ist ja echt eine tolle Idee! fam

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[seɪ] vb: pret, ptp said
1. TRANSITIVE/INTRANSITIVE VERB

1) sagen

you can say what you like (about it/me) — Sie können (darüber/über mich) sagen, was Sie wollen

I never thought I'd hear him say that — ich hätte nie gedacht, dass er das sagen würde

that's not for him to say — es steht ihm nicht zu, sich darüber zu äußern

he looks very smart, I'll say that for him —

if you see her, say I haven't changed my mind — wenn du sie siehst, sag ihr or richte ihr aus, dass ich es mir nicht anders überlegt habe

I'm not saying it's the best, but... — ich sage or behaupte ja nicht, dass es das Beste ist, aber...

though I say it myself — wenn ich das mal selbst sagen darf

never let it be said that I didn't try — es soll keiner sagen können or mir soll keiner nachsagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht

well, all I can say is... — na ja, da kann ich nur sagen...

it tastes, shall we say, interesting — das schmeckt aber, na, sagen wir mal interessant

you'd better do it – who says? —

well, what can I say? — na ja, was kann man da sagen?

what does it mean? – I wouldn't like to say — was bedeutet das? – das kann ich auch nicht sagen

having said that, I must point out... — ich muss allerdings darauf hinweisen...

so saying, he sat down — und mit den Worten setzte er sich

he didn't have much to say for himself — er sagte or redete nicht viel; (in defence) er konnte nicht viel (zu seiner Verteidigung) sagen

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihrer Verteidigung zu sagen?

if you don't like it, say so —

why didn't you say so? — warum haben Sie das denn nicht gesagt?

do it this way – if you say so — machen Sie es so – wenn Sie meinen

2)

giving instructions he said to wait here — er hat gesagt, ich soll/wir sollen etc hier warten

3) = announce melden

who shall I say? — wen darf ich melden?

4) = recite poem aufsagen; prayer, text sprechen

say after me... — sprechen Sie mir nach...

5) = pronounce aussprechen

he can't say his r's — er kann kein R aussprechen

6) = indicate newspaper, dictionary, clock, horoscope sagen (inf); (thermometer) anzeigen, sagen (inf); (law, church, Bible, computer) sagen

it says in the papers that... — in den Zeitungen steht, dass...

what does the paper/this book/your horoscope etc say? — was steht in der Zeitung/diesem Buch/deinem Horoskop etc?

the rules say that... — in den Regeln heißt es, dass...

what does the weather forecast say? — wie ist or lautet (form) der Wetterbericht?

the weather forecast said that... —

what does your watch say? — wie spät ist es auf Ihrer Uhr?, was sagt Ihre Uhr? (inf)

did the news say anything about the strike? — kam in den Nachrichten etwas über den Streik?

they weren't allowed to say anything about it in the papers — sie durften in den Zeitungen nichts darüber schreiben

7) = tell sagen

it's hard to say what's wrong what does that say about his intentions/the main character? — es ist schwer zu sagen, was nicht stimmt was sagt das über seine Absichten/die Hauptperson aus?

that says a lot about his character/state of mind — das lässt tief auf seinen Charakter/Gemütszustand schließen

these figures say a lot about recent trends — diese Zahlen sind in Bezug auf neuere Tendenzen sehr aufschlussreich

and that's saying a lot — und das will schon etwas heißen

that's not saying much — das will nicht viel heißen

that doesn't say much for him —

that says a lot for him — das spricht für ihn

there's no saying — das weiß keiner

there's no saying what might happen — was (dann) passiert, das kann keiner vorhersagen

there's something/a lot to be said for being based in London — es spricht einiges/viel für ein Zuhause or (for a firm) für einen Sitz in London

8)

= suppose say it takes three men to... — angenommen, man braucht drei Leute, um zu...

if it happens on, say, Wednesday? — wenn es am, sagen wir mal Mittwoch, passiert?

9)

in suggestions what would you say to a whisky/game of tennis? — wie wärs mit einem Whisky/mit einer Partie Tennis?

shall we say Tuesday/£50? —

what did he say to your plan? — was hat er zu Ihrem Plan gesagt?

I'll offer £500, what do you say to that? —

what do you say we go now? (inf) — wie wärs or was hieltest du davon, wenn wir jetzt gingen?, was meinst du, sollen wir jetzt gehen?

let's try again, what d'you say? (inf) — was meinste, versuchen wirs noch mal? (inf)

what do you say? — was meinen Sie?

I wouldn't say no to a cup of tea — ich hätte nichts gegen eine Tasse Tee

he never says no to a drink — er schlägt einen Drink nie aus, er sagt nie Nein or nein zu einem Drink

10)

exclamatory well, I must say! —

I say! (dated) (to attract attention) I say, thanks awfully, old man! (dated) — na so was! hallo! na dann vielen Dank, altes Haus! (dated)

say, what a great idea! (esp US) — Mensch, tolle Idee! (inf)

say, buddy! (esp US) — he, Mann! (inf)

I should say so! — das möchte ich doch meinen!

you don't say! (also iro) — nein wirklich?, was du nicht sagst!

well said! — (ganz) richtig!

you('ve) said it! — Sie sagen es!

you can say that again! — das kann man wohl sagen!

say no more! — ich weiß Bescheid!

says you! (inf) — das meinst auch nur du! (inf)

says who? (inf) — wer sagt das?

and so say all of us — und wir stimmen alle zu

11)

set expressions (it's) easier said than done — das ist leichter gesagt als getan

no sooner said than done — gesagt, getan

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

they say..., it is said... — es heißt...

he is said to be very rich — er soll sehr reich sein, es heißt, er sei sehr reich

a building said to have been built by... — ein Gebäude, das angeblich von... gebaut wurde or das von... gebaut worden sein soll

it goes without saying that... —

that goes without saying — das ist selbstverständlich

that is to say — das heißt; (correcting also) beziehungsweise

that's not to say that... — das soll nicht heißen, dass...

the plan sounded vague, not to say impractical — der Plan klang vage, um nicht zu sagen unpraktisch

to say nothing of the noise/costs etc — von dem Lärm/den Kosten etc ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen

to say nothing of being... — davon, dass ich/er etc... ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen

enough said! — genug!

2. NOUN

1)

= opportunity to speak let him have his say — lass ihn mal reden or seine Meinung äußern

everyone should be allowed to have his say —

you've had your say — Sie haben Ihre Meinung äußern können

2) = right to decide etc Mitspracherecht nt (in bei)

to have no/a say in sth —

I want more say in determining... — ich möchte mehr Mitspracherecht bei der Entscheidung... haben

to have the last or final say (in sth) — (etw) letztlich entscheiden; (person also) das letzte Wort (bei etw) haben

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say¹ [seı]

A v/t prät und pperf said [sed], 2. sg präs obs oder BIBEL say(e)st [ˈseı(ə)st], 3. sg präs says [sez], obs oder poet saith [seθ]

1. sagen, sprechen:

say yes to sth Ja zu etwas sagen;

they have little to say to each other sie haben sich wenig zu sagen; → goodby(e) A, jack¹ A 1, knife A 1

2. sagen, äußern, vorbringen, berichten:

have sth to say to ( oder with) etwas zu sagen haben in (dat) oder bei;

he has nothing to say for himself

a) er ist sehr zurückhaltend,

b) pej mit ihm ist nicht viel los;

have you nothing to say for yourself? hast du nichts zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?;

is that all you’ve got to say? ist das alles, was du zu sagen hast?;

the Bible says die Bibel sagt, in der Bibel heißt es oder steht;

people ( oder they) say he is ill, he is said to be ill man sagt oder es heißt, er sei krank; er soll krank sein;

what do you say to …? was hältst du von …?, wie wäre es mit …?;

it says es lautet (Schreiben etc);

it says here hier heißt es, hier steht (geschrieben);

my watch says 4:30 auf meiner Uhr ist es halb fünf;

what does your watch say? wie spät ist es auf deiner Uhr?;

you can say that again! das kannst du laut sagen!;

say no more (ist) schon gut!; → all C, bead A 2, nothing Bes Redew

3. sagen, behaupten, versprechen:

you said you would come; → soon 2

4. a) auch say over ein Gedicht etc auf-, hersagen

b) REL ein Gebet sprechen, ein Vaterunser etc beten: → grace A 11

c) KATH die Messe lesen

5. (be)sagen, bedeuten:

that is to say das heißt;

$500, say, five hundred dollars 500$, in Worten: fünfhundert Dollar;

(and) that’s saying sth (u.) das will was heißen;

that says it all das sagt alles

6. umg annehmen:

(let’s) say this happens angenommen oder nehmen wir (mal) an, das geschieht;

a sum of, say, $500 eine Summe von sagen wir (mal) 500 Dollar;

a country, say India ein Land wie (z. B.) Indien;

I should say ich würde sagen, ich dächte (schon)

B v/i

1. sagen, meinen:

it is hard to say es ist schwer zu sagen;

if you say so wenn du das sagst;

you may well say so das kann man wohl sagen;

you don’t say (so)! was du nicht sagst!;

say, haven’t I …? bes US umg sag mal, hab ich nicht …?;

I can’t say das kann ich nicht sagen;

as one ( oder you) might say könnte man sagen, sozusagen;

says he? umg sagt er?;

says who? umg wer sagt das?;

says you! sl das sagst du!, denkste!

2. I say

a) hör(en Sie) mal!, sag(en Sie) mal!,

b) (erstaunt od beifällig) Donnerwetter! umg, ich muss schon sagen!

C s

1. Ausspruch m, Behauptung f:

have one’s say seine Meinung äußern (to, on über akk oder zu)

2. Mitspracherecht n:

have a (no) say in sth etwas (nichts) zu sagen haben bei etwas;

let him have his say lass(t) ihn (doch auch mal) reden!

3. auch final say endgültige Entscheidung:

who has the say in this matter? wer hat in dieser Sache zu entscheiden oder das letzte Wort (zu sprechen)?

say² [seı] s ein feiner Wollstoff

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1. transitive verb,
pres. t. he says, p.t. & p.p. said

1) sagen

say something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen

he said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt

what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?

it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...

have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben

to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von

that is to say — das heißt

having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)

you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)

says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)

I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!

don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...

I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde

[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen

I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihren Gunsten zu sagen?

there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen

I can't say fairer than that — ein besseres Angebot kann ich nicht machen

and so say all of us — der Meinung sind wir auch

what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?

what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes

say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten

which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen

2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]

3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]

the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...

a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...

what does it say here? — was steht hier?

4) in pass.

she is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
2. intransitive verb, forms as
1.

1) (speak) sagen

I say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!

2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!
3. noun
1) (share in decision)

have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)

have no say — nichts zu sagen haben

2) (power of decision)

the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)

3) (what one has to say)

have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)

get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen

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v.

(§ p.,p.p.: said)

= sagen v.

English-german dictionary > say
2 say

{sei}
I. v (said) казвам (something to someone)
to SAY one's lesson казвам/разказвам си урока
to SAY one's prayers казвам/чета си молитвата
you may well SAY so имаш право, право казваш
so you SAY така казваш/мислиш ти (но може да не си прав)
what have you to SAY for yourself? как ще обясниш/оправдаеш поведението си? to have nothing to SAY for oneself с нищо не мога да се оправдая, няма какво да кажа, нищо не говоря, мълча си
SAY no more! достатъчно! ясно! to SAY someone nay ост. отказвам някому
that is to SAY тоест, с други думи, другояче казано
I should SAY бих казал, струва ми се
what I SAY is that аз мисля/казвам, че, моето мнение е, че
no sooner said than done речено-сторено
they SAY, it is said казват
he is said to be казват, че бил
SAY five pounds/days да кажем/речем пет лири/дни
SAY it were true да кажем/речем, че е истина
it SAYs much/something for това говори/показва много за
it SAYs nothing to me не ми говори нищо, не ме вълнува
you don't SAY (so)! разг. нима! хайде де! I'll SAY разг. да, разбира се
I'm not SAYing няма да кажа, отказвам да говоря
and so SAY all of us и всички мислим така
what do/would you SAY to a glass of beer? искаш ли (да изпием по) една бира? it SAYs in the paper във вестника пише/се казва
the clock SAYs... часовникът показва...
(I) SAY слушай! there is no SAYing when/what не се знае кога/какво, един господ знае кога/какво
it goes without SAYing от само себе си се разбира
before you could SAY knife/Jack Robinson преди да можеш да се обърнеш/завъртиш, преди да усетиш
you said it! you can SAY that again! разг. така е! точно така! SAYs you! sl. ами! краставици на търкалета! say about казвам/разказвам за
say back казвам в отговор, отвръщам
say on продължавам да разказвам
say over (пре) повтарям
II. n (решаващо) мнение, (последна) дума
to say/have one's SAY изказвам се, казвам всичко, което искам, казвам си думата
to have a SAY in the matter имам думата/влияние по този въпрос
to have no SAY/not much SAY in the matter нямам думата/не мога да решавам по този въпрос

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{sei} v (said {sed}) казвам (s.th. to s.o.); to say o.'s lesson (2) {sei} n (решаващо) мнение, (последна) дума; to say/have o.'s

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чета; река; пиша; приказвам; разправям; прочитам; дума; изричам; издумвам; казвам;

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1. (i) say слушай! there is no saying when/what не се знае кога/какво, един господ знае кога/какво 2. and so say all of us и всички мислим така 3. before you could say knife/jack robinson преди да можеш да се обърнеш/завъртиш, преди да усетиш 4. he is said to be казват, че бил 5. i should say бих казал, струва ми се 6. i'm not saying няма да кажа, отказвам да говоря 7. i. v (said) казвам (something to someone) 8. ii. n (решаващо) мнение, (последна) дума 9. it goes without saying от само себе си се разбира 10. it says much/something for това говори/показва много за 11. it says nothing to me не ми говори нищо, не ме вълнува 12. no sooner said than done речено-сторено 13. say back казвам в отговор, отвръщам 14. say five pounds/days да кажем/речем пет лири/дни 15. say it were true да кажем/речем, че е истина 16. say no more! достатъчно! ясно! to say someone nay ост. отказвам някому 17. say on продължавам да разказвам 18. say over (пре) повтарям 19. so you say така казваш/мислиш ти (но може да не си прав) 20. that is to say тоест, с други думи, другояче казано 21. the clock says... часовникът показва.. 22. they say, it is said казват 23. to have a say in the matter имам думата/влияние по този въпрос 24. to have no say/not much say in the matter нямам думата/не мога да решавам по този въпрос 25. to say one's lesson казвам/разказвам си урока 26. to say one's prayers казвам/чета си молитвата 27. to say/have one's say изказвам се, казвам всичко, което искам, казвам си думата 28. what do/would you say to a glass of beer? искаш ли (да изпием по) една бира? it says in the paper във вестника пише/се казва 29. what have you to say for yourself? как ще обясниш/оправдаеш поведението си? to have nothing to say for oneself с нищо не мога да се оправдая, няма какво да кажа, нищо не говоря, мълча си 30. what i say is that аз мисля/казвам, че, моето мнение е, че 31. you don't say (so)! разг. нима! хайде де! i'll say разг. да, разбира се 32. you may well say so имаш право, право казваш 33. you said it! you can say that again! разг. така е! точно така! says you! sl. ами! краставици на търкалета! say about казвам/разказвам за
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say [sei] I. v ( said [sed]) казвам (to на); to have nothing to \say for o.s. мълчалив съм; не мога да се оправдая; to \say a good word for казвам добра дума (ходайствам) за; \say the word and I'll do it само кажи и ще го направя; \say no more! достатъчно! ясно! to \say s.o. nay книж. отказвам на някого; to \say grace чета молитва преди (след) ядене; to be said or sung за рецитиране или пеене; I \say! слушай! я виж! виж ти! I'll say! разг. разбира се!, и още как! you don't \say (so)! нима! you may well \say so с право можеш да го кажеш; I should \say that струва ми се, че; what he \says goes думата му е закон; каквото каже той, това става; what I \say is моето мнение е (мисля), че; what would you \say to a cup of tea? какво ще кажеш за чаша чай? I wouldn't \say no to a cup of coffee не бих отказал едно кафе, бих изпил едно кафе; no sooner said than done речено сторено; it \says in the Iliad в Илиадата се казва; he is said to sing well казват, че пее хубаво; that is to \say тоест, а именно, това ще рече; \say five dollars да кажем пет долара; well, \say it were true, what then? добре, да речем, че е вярно, какво от това? there is no \saying what time he will come back един Господ знае кога той ще се върне; it goes without \saying от само себе си се разбира; before you could \say knife ( Jack Robinson) преди да можеш да се обърнеш; you can \say that again! you said it! разг. така е; \says you! ам. sl глупости на търкалета! \says who! sl откъде накъде (кой казва?)! \say, that' s a good idea! ам. хей, това е чудесна идея! enough said! \sayno more! ясно, разбрах! what have you got to \say for yourself? какво ще кажеш в своя защита? какво ти е оправданието?; II. n мнение, дума; to have o.'s \say мога да си кажа думата, мнението; to \say o.'s \say казвам всичко, което си искам; to have a \say in the matter имам влияние (дума) по въпроса; to have the \say ам. имам последната дума; III. say n ост. вид фин вълнен плат.

English-Bulgarian dictionary > say
3 say

sei
1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb
1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) decir

2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) decir

3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) decir

4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) decir

2. noun
(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) opinión, voz y voto

- saying
- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say

say vb decir

I didn't hear him, what did he say? no lo he oído, ¿qué ha dicho?

he said that he was tired dijo que estaba cansado

how do you say "laugh" in Spanish? ¿cómo se dice "laugh" en español?

El pasado y participio pasado de say es said

say

tr[seɪ]

transitive verb (pt & pp said tr[sed])

1 (gen) decir; (express) expresar; (state) afirmar, declarar

■ what did he say? ¿qué dijo?, ¿qué ha dicho?

■ could you say that again? ¿podrías repetir eso?

■ first she said yes and then no primero dijo que sí y luego que no

■ I thought you said you could cook! ¡no habías dicho que sabías cocinar!

■ she said to be here at 9.00 pm dijo que teníamos que estar aquí a las 9.00

■ they say he killed her dicen que la mató

2 (prayer) rezar; (poem, lines) recitar

3 (newspaper, sign, etc) decir; (clock, meter, etc) marcar

■ what does the guidebook say? ¿qué dice la guía?, ¿qué pone en la guía?

■ what time does your watch say? ¿qué hora marca tu reloj?

4 (think) pensar, opinar, decir

■ what do you say? ¿qué opinas?

■ I say we keep looking creo que deberíamos seguir buscando

■ what do you say we have a break? ¿qué te parece si hacemos un descanso?

■ what would you say to an ice-cream? ¿te apetece un helado?

5 (suppose) suponer, poner, decir

■ say you found a wallet, what would you do? supongamos que encuentras una cartera, ¿qué harías?

■ come round at, say, 8.00pm pásate hacia las 8.00, ¿te parece?

■ shall we say Saturday then? ¿quedamos el sábado, pues?

noun

1 opinión nombre femenino

■ I didn't have much say in the matter no tuve ni voz ni voto en el asunto

interjection

1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL familiar ¡oye!, ¡oiga!

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

having said that... a pesar de eso..., no obstante...

I say! (calling somebody) ¡oiga!, ¡oye! 2 (surprise) ¡caramba!, ¡caray!

I'll say! ¡ya lo creo!

it goes without saying that... por supuesto que..., huelga decir que...

it is said that... dicen que..., se dice que...

never say die no rendirse

not to have a lot to say for oneself no tener mucho que decir

not to say... por no decir...

not to say much for somebody/something decir mal de alguien/algo

say no more! (interrupting) ¡basta! 2 (I understand) ¡no me digas más!

say when! ¡ya me dirás basta!

that is to say es decir

the least said the better cuanto menos decimos, mejor

to have one's say dar su opinión, hablar

to not say a dicky-bird no decir ni pío

to say a lot for somebody/something decir mucho en favor de alguien/algo

to say nothing of... por no decir nada de..., por no mencionar...

to say the least como mínimo

to say to oneself decir para sí

when all is said and done al fin y al cabo

you can say that again! ¡y que lo digas!, ¡ya lo creo!

you don't say! ¡no me digas!

you said it! ¡ya lo creo!; ¡dímelo a mí!

say ['seɪ] v, said ['sɛd] ; saying ; says ['sz] vt

1) express, utter: decir, expresar

to say no: decir que no

that goes without saying: ni que decir tiene

no sooner said than done: dicho y hecho

to say again: repetir

to say one's prayers: rezar

2) indicate: marcar, poner

my watch says three o'clock: mi reloj marca las tres

what does the sign say?: ¿qué pone el letrero?

3) allege: decir

it's said that she's pretty: se dice que es bonita

say vi

: decir

say n, pl says ['seɪz] : voz f, opinión f

to have no say: no tener ni voz ni voto

to have one's say: dar uno su opinión

say

n.

• decir s.m.

• voz (Voto) s.f.

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: said) = decir v.

(§pres: digo, dices...) pret: dij-

pp: dicho

fut/c: dir-•)

I
1. seɪ
(pres says sez; past & past p said sed) transitive verb

1) (utter, express in speech) \<\<word/sentence/mass\>\> decir*; \<\<prayer\>\> rezar*

to say good morning to somebody — darle* los buenos días a alguien

I said yes/no — dije que sí/no

he said yes/no to my proposal — aceptó/rechazó mi propuesta

go away, she said — -vete- dijo

he didn't say a word — no dijo ni una palabra or (fam) ni pío

well said! — bien dicho!

to say something TO somebody — decirle* algo a alguien

don't say you forgot! — no me digas que se te olvidó!

I can't say when they'll be back — no sé cuándo volverán

who shall I say is calling? — ¿de parte de quién?

well, what can I say? — ¿y qué quieres que te diga?

it was, how o what shall I say, a tricky situation — fue, cómo te (lo) diría, una situación delicada

if you disagree, say so — si no está de acuerdo, dígalo

why didn't you say so before? — haberlo dicho antes

I should say so — ( emphatic agreement) eso digo yo; ( probability) yo diría que sí

that's to say — es decir

it doesn't say much for... — no dice mucho de...

there's a lot to be said for waiting — hay muchas razones por las que bien vale la pena esperar

there's nothing more to be said! — no hay más que decir!

to say the least — como mínimo

what have you got to say for yourself? — a ver, explícate

the less said about it, the better — cuanto menos se hable del asunto, mejor

say no more — no me digas más

you can say that again! — y que lo digas!

it goes without saying that... — huelga decir que..., ni que decir tiene que..., por supuesto que...

though I say it myself — modestia aparte, no es por decirlo

that's easier said than done — del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho

no sooner said than done — dicho y hecho

when all's said and done — al fin y al cabo

before you could say knife o Jack Robinson — en un santiamén, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

2)

a) ( state) decir*

it said in the paper that... — el periódico decía or ponía que...

b) \<\<watch/dial\>\> marcar*

3)

a) ( suppose) (colloq) suponer*, poner*

(let's) say that... — supongamos or pongamos que...

shall we say tomorrow? — ¿qué tal mañana? (fam)

b) ( estimate) decir*

4)

a) ( allege) decir*

he's been ill, or so he says — ha estado enfermo, al menos eso es lo que dice

to be said to + INF: she's said to be very mean/strict — dicen que es muy tacaña/severa

b) (decide, pronounce) decir*

that's really not for me to say — eso no me corresponde a mí decirlo

5) ( respond to suggestion) (colloq)

what do o would you say to a cup of tea — ¿quieres or (esp Esp) te apetece una taza de té?, ¿qué te parece si nos tomamos un té?

I wouldn't say no to a drink — no rechazaría una copa

2.

vi decir*

I'd rather not say — prefiero no decirlo

it's hard to say — es difícil decirlo

you were saying? — ¿(qué) decías?

who says o says who? — (colloq) ¿quién lo dice?

you don't say! — (colloq) no me digas!

I say! — (BrE colloq)

I say! what a lovely dress! — pero qué vestido más bonito!

II

interjection (AmE colloq) oye! (fam)

say, that's a great idea! — oye, qué buena idea! (fam)

say, buddy — eh, amigo!

III

noun (no pl)

a) ( statement of view)

to have one's say — dar* su (or mi etc) opinión

b) ( power)

say (IN something): I have no say in the matter yo no tengo ni voz ni voto en el asunto; to have the final say (in something) — tener* la última palabra (en algo)

[seɪ] (vb: pt, pp said)
1. VT
VI
1) [person] (=speak, tell) decir

"hello," he said — -hola -dijo

what did you say? — ¿qué dijiste?

he said to me that... — me dijo que...

to say to o.s. — decir para sí

he said (that) he'd do it — dijo que él lo haría

she said (that) I was to give you this — me pidió que te diera esto

I say (that) we should go — yo digo que nos vayamos

• say after me — repite lo que digo yo

• to say sth again — repetir algo

• to say goodbye to sb — despedirse de algn

• to say good morning/ goodnight to sb — dar los buenos días/las buenas noches a algn

• to say mass — decir misa

• I've nothing more to say — se acabó

let's say no more about it — se acabó el asunto

• I must say (that) I disapprove of the idea — la verdad es que no me parece bien la idea

I must say she's very pretty — tengo que or debo reconocer que es muy guapa

it's difficult, I must say — es difícil, lo confieso

• to say no — decir que no

to say no to a proposal — rechazar una propuesta

I wouldn't say no — (Brit) * me encantaría

• to say a prayer — rezar

• that's what I say — eso digo yo, lo mismo digo yo

• I will say this about him, he's bright — reconozco (a pesar de todo) que es listo

• to say yes — decir que sí

to say yes to a proposal — aceptar una propuesta

2) (=show on dial) marcar; (=show in print) poner, decir

my watch says three o'clock — mi reloj marca las tres

it says 30 degrees — marca 30 grados

it says here that it was built in 1066 — aquí pone or dice que se construyó en 1006

the rules say that... — según las reglas..., en las reglas pone...

3) (in phrases)

• when all is said and done — al fin y al cabo, a fin de cuentas

• she has nothing to say for herself — no tiene conversación, nunca abre la boca

what have you got to say for yourself? — ¿y tú, qué dices?

he never has much to say for himself — habla poco

that doesn't say much for him — eso no es una gran recomendación para él

it says much for his courage that he stayed — el que permaneciera allí demuestra su valor

it's not for me to say — no me toca a mí decir

• to say the least — para no decir más

• say what you like about her hat, she's charming — dígase lo que se quiera acerca de su sombrero, es encantadora

• that's saying a lot — y eso es algo

his suit says a lot about him — su traje dice mucho de él

• though I say it or so myself — aunque soy yo el que lo dice

• there's no saying what he'll do — quién sabe lo que hará

• I'd rather not say — prefiero no decir (nada)

it's an original, not to say revolutionary, idea — la idea es original y hasta revolucionaria

• to say nothing of the rest — sin hablar de lo demás

• would you really say so? — ¿lo crees de veras?

• that is to say — o sea, es decir

• what do or would you say to a walk? — ¿le apetece or se le antoja un paseo?

what would you say to that? — ¿qué contestas a eso?

• it goes without saying that... — ni que decir tiene que..., huelga decir que...

that goes without saying — eso cae de su peso

- what he says goes

4) (impersonal use)

it is said that..., they say that... — se dice que..., dicen que...

he is said to have been the first — dicen que fue el primero

• it's easier said than done — del dicho al hecho hay gran trecho

• there's a lot to be said for it/for doing it — hay mucho que decir a su favor/a favor de hacerlo

• it must be said that... — hay que decir or reconocer que...

• there's something to be said for it/for doing it — hay algo que decir a su favor/a favor de hacerlo

there's something to be said on both sides — hay algo que decir en pro y en contra

• no sooner said than done — dicho y hecho

5) (in exclamations)

say! (esp US) —

I'll say! * —

I should say so! * —

you can say that again! * — ¡ya lo creo!, ¡exacto!

• you don't say! * — (often hum) ¡no me digas!

• enough said! — ¡basta!

• I say! — (Brit) (calling attention) ¡oiga!; (in surprise, appreciation) ¡vaya!, ¡anda!

• say no more! — ¡basta!, ¡ni una palabra más!

• so you say! — ¡eso es lo que tú dices!

• well said! — ¡muy bien dicho!

• you've said it! * — ¡exacto!, ¡tú lo dijiste!

6) (=suppose) suponer, decir, poner

(let's) say it's worth £20 — supongamos or digamos or pon que vale 20 libras

I should say it's worth about £100 — yo diría que vale unas cien libras

shall we say Tuesday? — ¿quedamos en el martes?

shall we say £5? — ¿convenimos en 5 libras?

we sell it at say £25 — pongamos que lo vendemos por 25 libras

we were going at say 80kph — íbamos a 80kph más o menos

2.

N

• to have one's say — dar su opinión

I've had my say — yo he dado mi opinión or he dicho lo que pensaba

to have a say in the matter — tener voz y voto

if I had had a say in it — si hubieran pedido mi parecer or opinión

to have no say in the matter — no tener voz en capítulo

let him have his say! — ¡que hable él!

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I
1. [seɪ]
(pres says [sez]; past & past p said [sed]) transitive verb

1) (utter, express in speech) \<\<word/sentence/mass\>\> decir*; \<\<prayer\>\> rezar*

to say good morning to somebody — darle* los buenos días a alguien

I said yes/no — dije que sí/no

he said yes/no to my proposal — aceptó/rechazó mi propuesta

go away, she said — -vete- dijo

he didn't say a word — no dijo ni una palabra or (fam) ni pío

well said! — bien dicho!

to say something TO somebody — decirle* algo a alguien

don't say you forgot! — no me digas que se te olvidó!

I can't say when they'll be back — no sé cuándo volverán

who shall I say is calling? — ¿de parte de quién?

well, what can I say? — ¿y qué quieres que te diga?

it was, how o what shall I say, a tricky situation — fue, cómo te (lo) diría, una situación delicada

if you disagree, say so — si no está de acuerdo, dígalo

why didn't you say so before? — haberlo dicho antes

I should say so — ( emphatic agreement) eso digo yo; ( probability) yo diría que sí

that's to say — es decir

it doesn't say much for... — no dice mucho de...

there's a lot to be said for waiting — hay muchas razones por las que bien vale la pena esperar

there's nothing more to be said! — no hay más que decir!

to say the least — como mínimo

what have you got to say for yourself? — a ver, explícate

the less said about it, the better — cuanto menos se hable del asunto, mejor

say no more — no me digas más

you can say that again! — y que lo digas!

it goes without saying that... — huelga decir que..., ni que decir tiene que..., por supuesto que...

though I say it myself — modestia aparte, no es por decirlo

that's easier said than done — del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho

no sooner said than done — dicho y hecho

when all's said and done — al fin y al cabo

before you could say knife o Jack Robinson — en un santiamén, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

2)

a) ( state) decir*

it said in the paper that... — el periódico decía or ponía que...

b) \<\<watch/dial\>\> marcar*

3)

a) ( suppose) (colloq) suponer*, poner*

(let's) say that... — supongamos or pongamos que...

shall we say tomorrow? — ¿qué tal mañana? (fam)

b) ( estimate) decir*

4)

a) ( allege) decir*

he's been ill, or so he says — ha estado enfermo, al menos eso es lo que dice

to be said to + INF: she's said to be very mean/strict — dicen que es muy tacaña/severa

b) (decide, pronounce) decir*

that's really not for me to say — eso no me corresponde a mí decirlo

5) ( respond to suggestion) (colloq)

what do o would you say to a cup of tea — ¿quieres or (esp Esp) te apetece una taza de té?, ¿qué te parece si nos tomamos un té?

I wouldn't say no to a drink — no rechazaría una copa

2.

vi decir*

I'd rather not say — prefiero no decirlo

it's hard to say — es difícil decirlo

you were saying? — ¿(qué) decías?

who says o says who? — (colloq) ¿quién lo dice?

you don't say! — (colloq) no me digas!

I say! — (BrE colloq)

I say! what a lovely dress! — pero qué vestido más bonito!

II

interjection (AmE colloq) oye! (fam)

say, that's a great idea! — oye, qué buena idea! (fam)

say, buddy — eh, amigo!

III

noun (no pl)

a) ( statement of view)

to have one's say — dar* su (or mi etc) opinión

b) ( power)

say (IN something): I have no say in the matter yo no tengo ni voz ni voto en el asunto; to have the final say (in something) — tener* la última palabra (en algo)

English-spanish dictionary > say
4 say

[seɪ] vt <said, said>

1)

( utter)

to \say sth etw sagen;

how do you \say your name in Japanese? wie spricht man deinen Namen auf Japanisch aus?;

I'm sorry, what did you \say? Entschuldigung, was hast du gesagt?;

to \say sth to sb's face jdm etw ins Gesicht sagen;

when all is said and done letzten Endes;

when all is said and done, you can only do your best letzten Endes kann man sich nur bemühen, sein Bestes zu geben

2) ( state)

to \say sth etw sagen;

what did they \say about the house? was haben sie über das Haus gesagt?;

what did you \say to him? was hast du ihm gesagt?;

‘the department manager is at lunch,’ he said apologetically „der Abteilungsleiter ist beim Mittagessen“, meinte er bedauernd;

another cup of tea? - I wouldn't \say no ( fam) noch eine Tasse Tee? - da würde ich nicht Nein sagen;

to \say goodbye to sb jdm auf Wiedersehen sagen, sich akk von jdm verabschieden;

if Europe fails to agree on this, we can \say goodbye to any common foreign policy ( fam) wenn Europa sich hierauf nicht einigen kann, können wir jegliche gemeinsame Außenpolitik vergessen;

to \say the least um es [einmal] milde auszudrücken;

he's rather unreliable to \say the least er ist ziemlich unzuverlässig, und das ist noch schmeichelhaft ausgedrückt;

you can \say that again! ( fam) das kannst du laut sagen ( fam)

to have anything/ nothing/something to \say [to sb] [jdm] irgendetwas/nichts/etwas zu sagen haben;

I've got something to \say to you ich muss Ihnen etwas sagen;

to \say yes/ no to sth etw annehmen/ablehnen;

having said that,... abgesehen davon...

3) ( put into words)

to \say sth etw sagen;

what are you \saying, exactly? was willst du eigentlich sagen?;

that was well said das war gut gesagt (sl);

\say what? echt? ( fam)

he talked for nearly an hour, but actually he said very little er redete beinahe eine Stunde lang, aber eigentlich sagte er sehr wenig;

needless to \say [that] he disagreed with all the suggestions, as usual natürlich war er, wie immer, mit keinem der Vorschläge einverstanden;

to have a lot/nothing to \say for oneself viel/nicht viel reden;

what have you got to \say for yourself? was hast du zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?;

\say no more! alles klar!;

to \say nothing of sth ganz zu schweigen von etw dat;

it would be an enormous amount of work, to \say nothing of the cost es wäre ein enormer Arbeitsaufwand, ganz abgesehen von den Kosten

4) ( think)

it is said [that] he's over 100 er soll über 100 Jahre alt sein;

she is a firm leader, too firm, some might \say sie ist eine strenge Führungskraft, zu streng, wie manche vielleicht sagen würden;

\say what you like, I still can't believe it du kannst sagen, was du willst, aber ich kann es noch immer nicht glauben;

to \say sth to oneself sich dat etw sagen;

she said to herself, ‘what a fool I am!’ „was bin ich doch für eine Idiotin“, sagte sie zu sich selbst

5) ( recite aloud)

to \say sth etw aufsagen;

to \say a prayer ein Gebet sprechen

6) ( give information)

to \say sth etw sagen;

the sign \says... auf dem Schild steht...;

can you read what that notice \says? kannst du lesen, was auf der Mitteilung steht?;

it \says on the bottle to take three tablets a day auf der Flasche heißt es, man soll drei Tabletten täglich einnehmen;

my watch \says 3 o'clock auf meiner Uhr ist es 3 [Uhr]

7) ( indicate)

to \say something/ a lot about sb/ sth etwas/eine Menge über jdn/etw aussagen;

the way he drives \says a lot about his character sein Fahrstil sagt eine Menge über seinen Charakter aus;

to \say something for sb/ sth für jdn/etw sprechen;

it \says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often dass sie so oft Cello übt, zeigt ihre Entschlossenheit;

there's little/ a lot to be said for sth es spricht wenig/viel für etw akk;

there's a lot to be said for living alone es spricht viel dafür, alleine zu leben

8) ( convey inner/ artistic meaning)

to \say sth etw ausdrücken;

the look on his face said he knew what had happened der Ausdruck auf seinem Gesicht machte deutlich, dass er wusste, was geschehen war;

the expression on her face when she saw them said it all ihr Gesichtsausdruck, als sie sie sah, sagte alles

9) (fam: suggest)

to \say sth etw vorschlagen;

I \say we start looking for a hotel now ich schlage vor, wir suchen uns jetzt ein Hotel;

what do you \say we sell the car? was hältst du davon, wenn wir das Auto verkaufen?

10) (tell, command)

to \say when/where etc. sagen, wann/wo usw.;

he said to meet him here er sagte, dass wir ihn hier treffen sollen;

she said to call her back when you get home sie sagte, du sollst sie zurückrufen, wenn du wieder zu Hause bist;

to \say when sagen, wenn es genug ist [o reicht];

11) ( for instance)

[let's] \say... sagen wir [mal]...;

( assuming) nehmen wir an, angenommen;

try and finish the work by, let's \say, Friday versuchen Sie die Arbeit bis, sagen wir mal, Freitag fertig zu machen;

[let's] \say [that] the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at 2 o'clock angenommen die Reise dauert drei Stunden, das heißt, du kommst um 2 Uhr an

PHRASES:

to \say amen to sth Amen zu etw dat sagen;

I'll \say amen to that ich bin dafür;

to \say cheese ‚cheese‘ sagen;

to be unable to \say boo to a goose ein Hasenfuß sein (iron, pej) ( fam)

he's so shy he couldn't \say boo to a goose er ist so schüchtern, er könnte keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun;

before sb could \say Jack Robinson bevor jd bis drei zählen konnte;

to \say uncle (Am) ( esp childspeak) sich akk geschlagen geben, aufgeben;

to \say the word Bescheid geben;

just \say the word, and I'll come and help sag nur ein Wort und ich komme zu Hilfe;

you don't \say [so]! was du nicht sagst!;

you said it! ( fam) du sagst es! vi <said, said>

1) ( state) sagen;

where was he going? - he didn't \say wo wollte er hin? - das hat er nicht gesagt;

is it possible? - who can \say? ist das möglich? - wer kann das schon sagen?;

I appreciate the gesture more than I can \say ich kann gar nicht sagen, wie ich die Geste schätze;

I can't \say for certain, but... ich kann es nicht mit Sicherheit behaupten, aber...;

hard to \say schwer zu sagen;

I can't \say das kann ich nicht sagen [o weiß ich nicht];

it's not for sb to \say es ist nicht an jdm, etw zu sagen;

I think we should delay the introduction, but of course it's not for me to \say ich denke, wir sollten die Einführung hinausschieben, aber es steht mir natürlich nicht zu, das zu entscheiden;

not to \say... um nicht zu sagen...

2) ( believe) sagen;

is Spanish a difficult language to learn? - they \say not ist Spanisch schwer zu lernen? - angeblich nicht

3) ( to be explicit)

... that is to \say...... das heißt...;

our friends, that is to \say our son's friends, will meet us at the airport unsere Freunde, genauer gesagt, die Freunde unseres Sohnes, werden uns am Flughafen treffen;

that is not to \say das soll nicht heißen;

he's so gullible, but that is not to \say that he is stupid er ist so leichtgläubig, aber das soll nicht heißen, dass er dumm ist

PHRASES:

how \say you? law wie lautet Ihr Urteil? n

no pl Meinung f;

to have one's \say seine Meinung sagen;

can't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my \say? könnt ihr mal eine Minute ruhig sein, damit ich auch mal zu Wort kommen kann? ( fam)

to have a/no \say in sth bei etw dat ein/kein Mitspracherecht haben adj

attr, inv ( form);

the said... der/die/das erwähnte [o genannte]... interj

1) (Am) (fam: to attract attention) sag mal... ( fam)

\say, how about going out tonight? sag mal, was hältst du davon, wenn wir heute Abend ausgehen? ( fam)

I \say! ( Brit) (dated) Donnerwetter! ( fam)

I \say, what a splendid hat you're wearing! Donnerwetter, das ist ja ein toller Hut, den du da trägst! ( fam)

2) (to show surprise, doubt etc)

I [mean to [or must]] \say! [also,] ich muss [schon] sagen!; (fam: for emphasis)

I'll \say! und wie!, das kann man wohl sagen! ( fam) (sl: to express doubt)

\says you! das glaubst aber auch nur du! ( fam)

\says who? wer sagt das?

3) (Am:) expresses positive reaction sag mal ( fam)

\say, that's really a great idea! Mensch, das ist ja echt eine tolle Idee! ( fam)

English-German students dictionary > say
5 would

wud
short forms - I'd; verb

1) (past tense of will: He said he would be leaving at nine o'clock the next morning; I asked if he'd come and mend my television set; I asked him to do it, but he wouldn't; I thought you would have finished by now.) (para formar el pasado de ``will'')

2) (used in speaking of something that will, may or might happen (eg if a certain condition is met): If I asked her to the party, would she come?; I would have come to the party if you'd asked me; I'd be happy to help you.) (para expresar algo que puede o podría ocurrir)

3) (used to express a preference, opinion etc politely: I would do it this way; It'd be a shame to lose the opportunity; I'd prefer to go tomorrow rather than today.) (para expresar de forma educada una opinión)

4) (used, said with emphasis, to express annoyance: I've lost my car-keys - that would happen!) (para expresar disgusto o enfado)

•

- would-be
- would you

would vb

Se emplea para formar el tiempo condicional de los verbos

he said he would help me me dijo que me ayudaría

what would you do if you won the lottery? ¿qué harías si ganaras la lotería?

would like querer

would you like a cup of tea? ¿quieres una taza de té?

would

tr[wʊd]

auxiliar

1 (conditional)

I would love to me encantaría

what would you do with a million pounds? ¿qué harías con un millón de libras?

he would have gone if he'd had time habría ido si hubiera tenido tiempo

she said she'd be here dijo que estaría aquí

I would rather go skiing preferiría ir a esquiar

you would never know she was fifty nunca dirías que tiene cincuenta años

2 (polite requests)

would you be so kind as to close the window? ¿me haría usted el favor de cerrar la ventana?

pass me the salt, would you? pásame la sal, ¿quieres?

3 (offers, invitations)

would you like a drink? ¿quieres tomar algo?

would you like to have dinner with me? ¿te gustaría ir a cenar conmigo?

4 (willingness)

he wouldn't help me se negó a ayudarme, no quiso ayudarme

the car wouldn't start el coche no arrancaba

5 (giving advice)

I wouldn't dwell on it yo que tú no pensaría en ello

6 (conjecture)

that would have been in 1978 eso debe haber sido en 1978

7 (past habit, custom) soler

we would often go out together a menudo salíamos juntos

8 (insistence, persistence)

you would say that! ¡es típico de ti decir eso!

I think we should go home - you would! yo creo que deberíamos volver a casa - ¡típico!

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

so it would appear según parece

would that I could ojalá pudiera

would ['wʊd] past of will

1) (expressing preference)

I would rather go alone than with her: preferiría ir sola que con ella

2) (expressing intent)

those who would ban certain books: aquellos que prohibirían ciertos libros

3) (expressing habitual action)

he would often take his kids to the park: solía llevar a sus hijos al parque

4) (expressing contingency)

I would go if I had the money: iría yo si tuviera el dinero

5) (expressing probability)

she would have won if she hadn't tripped: habría ganado si no hubiera tropezado

6) (expressing a request)

would you kindly help me with this?: ¿tendría la bondad de ayudarme con esto?

would

aux.

(Verbo modal para indicar el hipótesis o el potencial)

wʊd
modal verb [ 'd es la contracción de would, wouldn't de would not y 'd've de would have]

1) past of will I

2)

a) ( in conditional sentences)

I would if I could — lo haría si pudiera

if I had known, I wouldn't have come — si lo hubiera sabido no habría or no hubiera venido

who would have thought it? — ¿quién lo hubiera or habría pensado?

b) ( giving advice)

I would have a word with her about it (if I were you) — yo (que tú) lo hablaba or hablaría con ella

c) ( tentatively expressing opinions)

I would agree with Roy — yo estoy de acuerdo con Roy, yo diría que Roy tiene razón

3) ( expressing wishes)

I wish you'd stop pestering me! — deja de fastidiarme por Dios!

if only she'd take your advice — si siguiera tus consejos...!, ojalá siguiera tus consejos!

4)

a) ( in requests)

would you type this for me please? — ¿me haría el favor de pasar esto a máquina?

go and call him, would you? — ve a llamarlo ¿sí? or ¿me haces el favor?

b) ( in invitations)

would you like a cup of coffee? — ¿quieres una taza de café?

would you like to come with us? - I'd love to — ¿quieres or te gustaría venir con nosotros? - me encantaría

5)

a) ( expressing criticism)

she would (have to) spoil the surprise — tenía que estropear la sorpresa, típico! or no podía fallar!

b) ( indicating something is natural)

he said no - well, he would, wouldn't he? — dijo que no - bueno ¿qué otra cosa iba a decir? or era de esperar ¿no? or es lógico ¿no?

[wʊd]
MODAL VB
1) (conditional tense)

if you asked him he would do it — si se lo pidieras lo haría

if you had asked him he would have done it — si se lo hubieras pedido lo habría hecho

you would never know she was not a native Spanish speaker — nadie diría que el español no es su lengua materna

would you go there by yourself? — ¿irías allí sola?

I would have a word with him (if I were you) — sería aconsejable discutirlo con él

I wouldn't worry too much if I were you — yo en tu lugar no me preocuparía demasiado

2) (in indirect speech)

I said I would do it — te dije que lo haría or hacía

I thought you would want to know — pensé que querrías saber

3) (emphatic)

you would be the one to forget! — ¡quién más si no tú se iba a olvidar!, ¡tú tenías que ser el que se olvidase!

it would be you! — ¡tú tenías que ser!

he would say that, wouldn't he? — es lógico que dijera eso

4) (conjecture)

what would this be? — ¿qué será esto?

it would have been about eight o'clock — serían las ocho

it would seem so — así parece ser

5) (indicating willingness)

a) (in invitations) querer

would you like some tea?, would you care for some tea? — ¿quiere tomar un té?

would you come this way? — pase por favor or (esp LAm) si hace favor

b) (requests, wishes)

would you close the door please? — ¿puedes cerrar la puerta, por favor?

please would you wake me up at seven o'clock? — ¿podría despertarme a las siete, por favor?

would you mind? — si no le importa, si no tiene inconveniente

what would you have me do? — ¿qué quieres que haga?

c) (insistence)

I told her not to but she would do it — le dije que no, pero insistió en hacerlo

d) (refusal)

he wouldn't do it — no quería hacerlo, se negó a hacerlo

he wouldn't say if it was true — no quiso decir si era verdad

the car wouldn't start — el coche se negó or negaba a arrancar, el coche no quería arrancar

6) (habit)

he would paint it each year — solía pintarlo cada año, lo pintaba cada año

7) (in set expressions)

• would that it were not so! — † poet ¡ojalá (y) no fuera así!

• would to God!, would to heaven! — liter ¡ojalá!

• try as he would — por mucho que se esforzara, por más que intentase

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[wʊd]
modal verb [ 'd es la contracción de would, wouldn't de would not y 'd've de would have]

1) past of will I

2)

a) ( in conditional sentences)

I would if I could — lo haría si pudiera

if I had known, I wouldn't have come — si lo hubiera sabido no habría or no hubiera venido

who would have thought it? — ¿quién lo hubiera or habría pensado?

b) ( giving advice)

I would have a word with her about it (if I were you) — yo (que tú) lo hablaba or hablaría con ella

c) ( tentatively expressing opinions)

I would agree with Roy — yo estoy de acuerdo con Roy, yo diría que Roy tiene razón

3) ( expressing wishes)

I wish you'd stop pestering me! — deja de fastidiarme por Dios!

if only she'd take your advice — si siguiera tus consejos...!, ojalá siguiera tus consejos!

4)

a) ( in requests)

would you type this for me please? — ¿me haría el favor de pasar esto a máquina?

go and call him, would you? — ve a llamarlo ¿sí? or ¿me haces el favor?

b) ( in invitations)

would you like a cup of coffee? — ¿quieres una taza de café?

would you like to come with us? - I'd love to — ¿quieres or te gustaría venir con nosotros? - me encantaría

5)

a) ( expressing criticism)

she would (have to) spoil the surprise — tenía que estropear la sorpresa, típico! or no podía fallar!

b) ( indicating something is natural)

he said no - well, he would, wouldn't he? — dijo que no - bueno ¿qué otra cosa iba a decir? or era de esperar ¿no? or es lógico ¿no?

English-spanish dictionary > would
6 mind

1. noun
1) (remembrance)

bear or keep something in mind — an etwas (Akk.) denken; etwas nicht vergessen

have in mind to do something — vorhaben, etwas zu tun

bring something to mind — etwas in Erinnerung rufen

something comes into somebody's mind — jemandem fällt etwas ein

it went out of my mind — ich habe es vergessen; es ist mir entfallen

put something/somebody out of one's mind — etwas/jemanden aus seinem Gedächtnis streichen

2) (opinion)

give somebody a piece of one's mind — jemandem gründlich die Meinung sagen

in or to my mind — meiner Meinung od. Ansicht nach

be of one or of the same mind, be in one mind — einer Meinung sein

be in two minds about something — [sich (Dat.)] unschlüssig über etwas (Akk.) sein

change one's mind — seine Meinung ändern

have a mind of one's own — seinen eigenen Kopf haben

I have a good mind/half a mind to do that — ich hätte große Lust/nicht übel Lust, das zu tun

make up one's mind, make one's mind up — sich entscheiden

make up one's mind to do something — sich entschließen, etwas zu tun

read somebody's mind — jemandes Gedanken lesen

3) (direction of thoughts)

his mind is on other things — er ist mit den Gedanken woanders

give or put or turn one's mind to — sich konzentrieren auf (+ Akk.) [Arbeit, Aufgabe, Angelegenheit]

I have had somebody/something on my mind — jemand/etwas hat mich beschäftigt; (worried) ich habe mir Sorgen wegen jemandem/etwas gemacht

she has a lot of things on her mind — sie hat viele Sorgen

something preys or weighs on somebody's mind — etwas macht jemandem zu schaffen

take somebody's mind off something — jemanden von etwas ablenken

keep one's mind on something — sich auf etwas (Akk.) konzentrieren

close one's mind to something — sich einer Sache (Dat.) verschließen (geh.)

4) (way of thinking and feeling) Denkweise, die

frame of mind — [seelische] Verfassung

state of mind — [Geistes]zustand, der

be in a frame of mind to do something — in der Verfassung sein, etwas zu tun

have a logical mind — logisch denken

5) (seat of consciousness, thought, volition) Geist, der

it's all in the mind — es ist alles nur Einstellung

in one's mind — im stillen

in my mind's eye — vor meinem geistigen Auge; im Geiste

nothing could be further from my mind than... — nichts läge mir ferner, als...

6) (intellectual powers) Verstand, der; Intellekt, der

have a very good mind — einen klaren od. scharfen Verstand haben

great minds think alike — (joc.) große Geister denken [eben] gleich

7) (normal mental faculties) Verstand, der

lose or go out of one's mind — den Verstand verlieren

be out of one's mind — den Verstand verloren haben

in one's right mind — bei klarem Verstand
2. transitive verb
1) (heed)

don't mind what he says — gib nichts auf sein Gerede

mind what I say — glaub mir

let's do it, and never mind the expense — machen wir es doch, egal, was es kostet

2) (concern oneself about)

he minds a lot what people think of him — es ist für ihn sehr wichtig, was die Leute von ihm denken

I can't afford a bicycle, never mind a car — ich kann mir kein Fahrrad leisten, geschweige denn ein Auto

never mind him/that — (don't be anxious) er/das kann dir doch egal sein (ugs.)

never mind how/where... — es tut nichts zur Sache, wie/wo...

don't mind me — nimm keine Rücksicht auf mich; (don't let my presence disturb you) lass dich [durch mich] nicht stören; (iron.) nimm bloß keine Rücksicht auf mich

mind the doors! — Vorsicht an den Türen!

mind one's P's and Q's — sich anständig benehmen

3) usu. neg. or interrog. (object to)

did he mind being woken up? — hat es ihm was ausgemacht, aufgeweckt zu werden?

would you mind opening the door? — würdest du bitte die Tür öffnen?

do you mind my smoking? — stört es Sie od. haben Sie etwas dagegen, wenn ich rauche?

I wouldn't mind a walk — ich hätte nichts gegen einen Spaziergang

4) (remember and take care)

mind you don't leave anything behind — denk daran, nichts liegen lassen!

mind how you go! — pass auf! sei vorsichtig!; (as general farewell) mach's gut! (ugs.)

mind you get this work done — sieh zu, dass du mit dieser Arbeit fertig wirst!

5) (have charge of) aufpassen auf (+ Akk.)

mind the shop or (Amer.) the store — (fig.) sich um den Laden kümmern (ugs.)
3. intransitive verb
1)

mind! — Vorsicht!; Achtung!

2) usu. in imper. (take note)

follow the signposts, mind, or... — denk daran und halte dich an die Wegweiser, sonst...

I didn't know that, mind, or... — das habe ich allerdings nicht gewusst, sonst...

3) (care, object)

do you mind? — (may I?) hätten Sie etwas dagegen?; (please do not) ich muss doch sehr bitten

he doesn't mind about your using the car — er hat nichts dagegen, wenn Sie den Wagen benutzen

if you don't mind — wenn es dir recht ist

4) (give heed)

never [you] mind — (it's not important) macht nichts; ist nicht schlimm; (it's none of your business) sei nicht so neugierig

never mind: I can do it — schon gut - das kann ich machen

never mind about that now! — lass das jetzt mal [sein/liegen]!

never mind about him - what happened to her? — er interessiert mich nicht - was ist ihr passiert?

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/89159/mind_out">mind out

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1.
(the power by which one thinks etc; the intelligence or understanding: The child already has the mind of an adult.) der Verstand
2. verb
1) (to look after or supervise (eg a child): mind the baby.) aufpassen

2) (to be upset by; to object to: You must try not to mind when he criticizes your work.) sich etwas machen aus

3) (to be careful of: Mind (= be careful not to trip over) the step!) sich in Acht nehmen

4) (to pay attention to or obey: You should mind your parents' words/advice.) beachten
3. interjection
(be careful!: Mind! There's a car coming!) Achtung!

- -minded
- mindful
- mindless
- mindlessly
- mindlessness
- mindreader
- at/in the back of one's mind
- change one's mind
- be out of one's mind
- do you mind! - have a good mind to
- have half a mind to
- have a mind to
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's right mind
- keep one's mind on
- know one's own mind
- make up one's mind
- mind one's own business
- never mind
- on one's mind
- put someone in mind of
- put in mind of
- speak one's mind
- take/keep one's mind off
- to my mind
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mind

[maɪnd]

I. n

1. (brain, intellect) Geist m, Verstand m

she's one of the greatest \minds of today sie ist einer der größten Köpfe unserer Zeit

it's a question of \mind over matter das ist eine reine Willensfrage

he's got the \mind of a four-year-old! er hat den Verstand eines Vierjährigen!

it was a triumph of \mind over matter hier war der Wille stärker

in one's \mind eyes vor seinem geistigen Auge

frame of \mind seelische Verfassung

a fine \mind ein großer Geist

to have a good \mind einen klaren Verstand haben

to have a logical \mind logisch denken können

to the Victorian \mind nach der viktorianischen Denkweise

to use one's \mind seinen Verstand gebrauchen

2. (sanity) Verstand m

to be in one's right \mind noch ganz richtig im Kopf sein

to be out of one's \mind den Verstand verloren haben

to drive sb out of his/her \mind jdn wahnsinnig machen

to lose [or go out of] one's \mind den Verstand verlieren

3. (thoughts) Gedanken pl

the idea never entered my \mind auf diesen Gedanken wäre ich gar nicht gekommen

it went out of my \mind ich hab's vergessen

you put that out of your \mind! das kannst du dir aus dem Kopf schlagen!

I can't get that song out of my \mind das Lied will mir einfach nicht mehr aus dem Kopf gehen!

sorry, my \mind is on other things tut mir leid, ich bin mit den Gedanken ganz woanders

to be on one's \mind einen beschäftigen

you're always on my \mind ich denke die ganze Zeit an dich

what's on your \mind? woran denkst du?

what's on your \mind! woran du nur wieder denkst!

to be in the back of sb's \mind in jds Hinterkopf sein

to bear [or keep] sth in \mind etw nicht vergessen

bearing in \mind that... angesichts der Tatsache, dass...

to bring [or call] sth to \mind (remember) sich akk etw in Erinnerung rufen; (remind) an etw akk erinnern

to come [or spring] to sb's \mind jdm einfallen

to have sb/sth in \mind an jdn/etw denken

did you have anything special in \mind? dachten Sie an etwas Bestimmtes?

to have a lot of things on one's \mind viele Sorgen haben

to keep one's \mind on sth one's work sich akk auf etw akk konzentrieren

sth puts sb in \mind of sth esp BRIT etw erinnert jdn an etw akk

to put sb out of one's \mind jdn aus seinem Gedächtnis streichen

to read sb's \mind jds Gedanken lesen

to set one's \mind to do sth sich akk auf etw akk konzentrieren

to take sb's \mind off sth jdn auf andere Gedanken bringen [o von etw dat ablenken

4. (intention)

nothing could be further from my \mind than... nichts läge mir ferner als...

to have in \mind to do sth vorhaben, etw zu tun

to know one's [own] \mind wissen, was man will

to make up one's \mind sich akk entscheiden

my \mind is made up! ich habe einen Entschluss gefasst!

to set one's \mind on sth sich dat etw in den Kopf setzen

5. usu sing (opinion) Meinung f, Ansicht f

to my \mind... meiner Meinung nach...

to give sb a piece of one's \mind jdm seine Meinung sagen

to be of the same \mind der gleichen Meinung [o derselben Ansicht] sein

I'm of the same \mind as you ich bin deiner Meinung

to be in [or of] two \minds about sth sich dat über etw akk nicht im Klaren sein

to change one's \mind es sich dat anders überlegen

to have a \mind of one's own seinen eigenen Kopf haben

6. (inclination)

to have half a [good] \mind to... gute Lust haben,...

to be of a \mind to do sth ( form) geneigt sein, etw zu tun

7.

▶ to be bored out of one's \mind sich akk zu Tode langweilen

▶ great \minds think alike ah, ich sehe, wir verstehen uns!

II. vt

1. (be careful of)

▪ to \mind sth auf etw akk aufpassen

\mind your head [or that you don't bang your head] pass auf, dass du dir nicht den Kopf stößt

\mind your head Vorsicht mit dem Kopf!

here, \mind, he said when she trod on his foot passen Sie doch auf, sagte er, als sie ihm auf den Fuß trat

\mind the step! Vorsicht Stufe!

\mind how you go pass doch auf!; (as farewell) pass auf dich auf!

\mind your language! ( dated) pass auf, was du sagst!

2. (care about)

▪ to \mind sb sich akk um jdn kümmern

don't \mind me kümmer dich nicht um mich

don't \mind what she says kümmer dich nicht darum, was sie sagt

and never \mind the expense und vergiss jetzt einfach mal die Kosten

never \mind them — what about me? was kümmern mich die — was ist mit mir?

never \mind her! vergiss sie doch einfach!

never \mind how you got there... ist doch egal, wie du da hinkamst,...

\mind your own business! kümmer dich um deine eigenen Angelegenheiten!

I don't \mind the heat die Hitze macht mir nichts aus!

I don't \mind what she does es ist mir egal, was sie macht!

3. (make certain)

▪ to \mind that... denk daran, dass...

\mind you close the door when you leave vergiss nicht, die Tür zuzumachen, wenn du gehst

\mind you get this done before she gets home sieh zu, dass du damit fertig wirst, bevor sie nach Hause kommt

4. (look after)

▪ to \mind sb/sth auf jdn/etw aufpassen; ( fig)

I'm \minding the shop ich kümmere mich hier um den Laden

5. ( fam: object)

▪ to not \mind sth nichts gegen etw akk [einzuwenden] haben

would you \mind holding this for me? würden Sie das [kurz] für mich halten?

do you \mind my asking you a question? darf ich Ihnen eine Frage stellen?

do you \mind calling me a taxi? würde es dir was ausmachen, mir ein Taxi zu rufen?

do you \mind my smoking? stört es Sie, wenn ich rauche?

I don't \mind her ich habe nichts gegen sie

I wouldn't \mind a new car/a cup of tea gegen ein neues Auto/eine Tasse Tee hätte ich nichts einzuwenden!

6.

▶ to \mind one's p's and q's sich akk gut benehmen

▶ \mind you allerdings

\mind you, I'd love to have a cup of tea! also, gegen eine Tasse Tee hätte ich jetzt nichts einzuwenden!

\mind you, she did try immerhin hat sie es versucht!

III. vi

1. (care) sich dat etwas daraus machen

I don't \mind das ist mir egal

sometime I wish he \minded a little more manchmal wünsche ich mir, dass es ihm ein bisschen mehr ausmachen würde

never \mind! [ist doch] egal!

never \mind, I'll do it myself! vergiss es, ich mach's selbst!

never \mind, one day... mach dir nichts draus — eines Tages...

never \mind about that mistake vergiss den Fehler einfach!

never \mind about that now vergiss das jetzt mal

never \mind about her — what about you? jetzt vergiss sie doch mal — was ist mit dir?

never you \mind! jetzt kümmer dich mal nicht drum!

2. (object) etwas dagegen haben

do you \mind if I...? stört es Sie, wenn ich...?

do you \mind! (don't!) ich muss doch sehr bitten!; (may I?) darf ich?

nobody will \mind das wird niemanden stören

if you don't \mind... wenn du nichts dagegen hast,...

if you don't \mind me saying so,... ich hoffe, es macht dir nichts aus, dass ich dir das jetzt sage, aber...

I don't \mind if I do ich hätte nichts dagegen

3.

▶ never \mind... geschweige denn...

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[maɪnd]
1. NOUN

1) = intellect Geist m (ALSO PHILOS), Verstand m

things of the mind — Geistiges nt

the conscious and unconscious mind — das Bewusste und das Unbewusste

to have a good mind —

one of the finest minds of our times — einer der großen Geister unserer Zeit

it's all in the mind —

in one's mind's eye — vor seinem geistigen Auge, im Geiste

to blow sb's mind (inf) — jdn umwerfen (inf); (drugs) jdn high machen (inf) → boggle, great, improve

it's a question of mind over matter — es ist eine Willenssache or -frage

a triumph of mind over matter — ein Triumph des Geistes or Willens über den Körper

2) = way of thinking Denkweise f; (= type of mind) Geist m, Kopf m

to the child's/Victorian mind — in der Denkweise des Kindes/der viktorianischen Zeit

he has that kind of mind — er ist so veranlagt

to have a literary/logical etc mind — literarisch/logisch etc veranlagt sein

he has the mind of a five-year old — er verhält sich wie ein Fünfjähriger

in the public mind prostitution is immoral — nach dem Empfinden der Öffentlichkeit ist Prostitution unmoralisch

state or frame of mind — (seelische) Verfassung, (Geistes)zustand m

3) = thoughts Gedanken pl

to be clear in one's mind about sth — sich (dat) über etw im Klaren sein

if you put or set your mind to it — wenn du dich anstrengst

he had something on his mind — ihn beschäftigte etwas

I've a lot on my mind — ich muss mich um (so) viele Dinge kümmern

you are always on my mind — ich denke ständig an dich

keep your mind on the job — bleib mit den Gedanken or dem Kopf bei der Arbeit

she couldn't get or put the song/him out of her mind —

you can put that idea out of your mind! — den Gedanken kannst du dir aus dem Kopf schlagen!

to take sb's mind off things — jdn auf andere Gedanken bringen

to take sb's mind off sth — jdn etw vergessen lassen

my mind isn't on my work — ich kann mich nicht auf meine Arbeit konzentrieren

don't let your mind dwell on the problem — grüble nicht über dieses Problem nach

he can't keep his mind off sex — er denkt nur an Sex or an nichts anderes als Sex

the idea never entered my mind — daran hatte ich überhaupt nicht gedacht

it's been going through my mind — es ging mir im Kopf herum

nothing was further from my mind — nichts lag mir ferner

his mind is set on that — er hat sich (dat) das in den Kopf gesetzt

he guessed what was in my mind — er erriet meine Gedanken

in my mind's eye — vor meinem inneren Auge

4) = memory Gedächtnis nt

it went right out of my mind — daran habe ich überhaupt nicht mehr gedacht

that quite put it out of my mind — dadurch habe ich es vergessen

to bring or call sth to mind — etw in Erinnerung rufen, an etw (acc) erinnern

5) = inclination Lust f; (= intention) Sinn m, Absicht f

I've half a mind/a good mind to... —

to be of a mind to do sth — geneigt sein, etw zu tun (geh)

6) = opinion Meinung f, Ansicht f

to change one's mind — seine Meinung ändern (about über +acc ), es sich (dat) anders überlegen

to be in two minds about sth — sich (dat) über etw (acc) nicht im Klaren sein

to be of one or of the same mind — eines Sinnes (geh) or gleicher Meinung sein

I'm of the same mind as you — ich denke wie du, ich bin deiner Meinung

with one mind —

to my mind he's wrong — meiner Ansicht nach or nach meiner Meinung irrt er sich

7) = sanity Verstand m, Sinne pl

his mind was wandering (out of boredom etc) — seine Gedanken wanderten umher

to lose one's mind — verrückt werden, den Verstand verlieren

nobody in his right mind —

while the balance of his mind was disturbed (Jur) — wegen Verlusts des seelischen Gleichgewichts

8)

set structures __diams; in mind to bear or keep sth in mind — etw nicht vergessen; facts also, application etw im Auge behalten

to bear or keep sb in mind — an jdn denken; applicant also jdn im Auge behalten

with this in mind... — mit diesem Gedanken im Hinterkopf...

to have sb/sth in mind — an jdn/etw denken

to have in mind to do sth — vorhaben or im Sinn haben, etw zu tun

to have it in mind to do sth — beabsichtigen or sich (dat) vorgenommen haben, etw zu tun

it puts me in mind of sb/sth — es weckt in mir Erinnerungen an jdn/etw

to go out of one's mind — verrückt werden, den Verstand verlieren

to be out of one's mind — verrückt sein

to go out of one's mind with worry/grief — vor Sorge/Trauer den Verstand verlieren

to drive sb out of his mind — jdn um den Verstand bringen, jdn wahnsinnig machen

I'm bored out of my mind — ich langweile mich zu Tode

2. TRANSITIVE VERB

1) = look after aufpassen auf (+acc); sb's chair, seat frei halten

I'm minding the shop (fig) — ich sehe nach dem Rechten

2) = be careful of aufpassen auf (+acc); (= pay attention to) achten auf (+acc); (= act in accordance with) beachten

mind what you're doing! —

mind what you're doing with that car mind what I say! (= do as I tell you) — pass mit dem Auto auf lass dir das gesagt sein hör auf das, was ich dir sage

mind how you go — passen Sie auf, wo Sie hintreten

mind your language! — drück dich anständig aus!

mind the step! (Brit) — Vorsicht Stufe!

mind your head! (Brit) — Kopf einziehen (inf), Vorsicht, niedrige Tür/Decke etc

mind your feet! (Brit) (when sitting) — zieh die Füße ein!; (when moving) pass auf, wo du hintrittst!

mind your own business — kümmern Sie sich um Ihre eigenen Angelegenheiten

3) = care about sich kümmern um; (= object to) etwas haben gegen

she minds/doesn't mind it — es macht ihr etwas/nichts aus

I don't mind the cold — die Kälte macht mir nichts aus

I don't mind what he does —

I don't mind four but six is too many — ich habe nichts gegen vier, aber sechs sind zu viel

do you mind coming with me? — würde es dir etwas ausmachen mitzukommen?

would you mind opening the door? — wären Sie so freundlich, die Tür aufzumachen?

do you mind my smoking? —

I don't mind telling you, I was shocked — ich war schockiert, das kannst du mir glauben

I hope you don't mind my asking you/sitting here — ich hoffe, Sie haben nichts dagegen, wenn ich Sie frage/dass ich hier sitze

don't mind me — lass dich (durch mich) nicht stören; (iro) nimm auf mich keine Rücksicht

I wouldn't mind a cup of tea — ich hätte nichts gegen eine Tasse Tee

never mind the expense — (es ist) egal, was es kostet

never mind that now — das ist jetzt nicht wichtig, lass das doch jetzt

never mind your back, I'm worried about... — dein Rücken ist mir doch egal, ich mache mir Sorgen um...

never mind him — kümmere dich nicht um ihn

3. INTRANSITIVE VERB

1) = care, worry sich kümmern, sich (dat) etwas daraus machen; (= object) etwas dagegen haben

he doesn't seem to mind about anything —

I wish he minded a little — ich wünschte, es würde ihm etwas ausmachen or ihn ein bisschen kümmern

nobody seemed to mind — es schien keinem etwas auszumachen, niemand schien etwas dagegen zu haben

I'd prefer to stand, if you don't mind — ich würde lieber stehen, wenn es Ihnen recht ist

do you mind? — macht es Ihnen etwas aus?

do you mind! (iro) —

do you mind if I open or would you mind if I opened the window? — macht es Ihnen etwas aus, wenn ich das Fenster öffne?

I don't mind if I do — ich hätte nichts dagegen __diams; never mind macht nichts, ist doch egal; (in exasperation) ist ja auch egal, schon gut

never mind, you'll find another — mach dir nichts draus, du findest bestimmt einen anderen

oh, never mind, I'll do it myself — ach, lass (es) or schon gut, ich mache es selbst

never mind about that now! —

never mind about what you said to him, what did he say to you? — es ist doch egal or unwichtig, was du zu ihm gesagt hast, was hat er zu dir gesagt?

never mind about that mistake — mach dir nichts aus dem Fehler

never mind about your shoes (in exasperation) — deine Schuhe sind mir doch egal

I'm not going to finish school, never mind go to university — ich werde die Schule nicht beenden und schon gar nicht zur Universität gehen __diams; never you mind! kümmere du dich mal nicht darum

2) = be sure aufpassen

mind and see if... — sieh zu, ob...

mind you get that done — sieh zu, dass du das fertig bekommst

I'm not saying I'll do it, mind — ich will damit aber nicht sagen, dass ich es tue

he's not a bad lad, mind, just... — er ist eigentlich kein schlechter Junge, nur...

he didn't do it, mind — er hat es (ja) nicht getan __diams; mind you

mind you, I'd rather not go — ich würde eigentlich or allerdings lieber nicht gehen

it was raining at the time, mind you — allerdings hat es da geregnet

mind you, he did try/ask — er hat es immerhin versucht/hat immerhin gefragt

he's quite good, mind you — er ist eigentlich ganz gut

4. PHRASAL VERB

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mind [maınd]

A s

1. Sinn m, Gemüt n, Herz n:

his mind was on her all time er musste die ganze Zeit an sie denken;

go through sb’s mind jemandem durch den Kopf gehen;

have sth on one’s mind etwas auf dem Herzen haben;

that might take his mind off his worries das lenkt ihn vielleicht von seinen Sorgen ab;

his mind was not fully on the job er war nicht ganz bei der Sache; → weight A 7

2. Seele f, Verstand m, Geist m:

before one’s mind’s eye vor seinem geistigen Auge;

see sth in one’s mind’s eye etwas im Geiste vor sich sehen;

be of sound mind, be in one’s right mind bei (vollem) Verstand sein;

anybody in their right mind jeder halbwegs Normale;

it is all in the mind das ist rein seelisch bedingt oder reine Einbildung (Krankheit etc);

of sound mind and memory JUR im Vollbesitz seiner geistigen Kräfte;

of unsound mind geistesgestört, unzurechnungsfähig;

be out of one’s mind nicht (recht) bei Sinnen sein, verrückt sein;

drive ( oder send) sb out of their mind jemanden verrückt machen;

lose one’s mind den Verstand verlieren;

close ( oder shut) one’s mind to sth sich gegen etwas verschließen;

have an open mind unvoreingenommen sein;

keep an open mind sich noch nicht festlegen;

cast back one’s mind sich zurückversetzen (to nach, in akk);

enter sb’s mind jemandem in den Sinn kommen;

give ( oder put, set) one’s mind to sth sich mit einer Sache befassen, sich einer Sache widmen;

pay no mind to nicht achten auf (akk);

put sth out of one’s mind sich etwas aus dem Kopf schlagen;

read sb’s mind jemandes Gedanken lesen;

set one’s mind on sth sich etwas in den Kopf setzen;

set one’s mind on doing sth es sich in den Kopf setzen, etwas zu tun;

it has slipped (from) my mind es ist mir entfallen; → blow¹ C 7, presence 1

3. Geist m ( auch PHIL):

the human mind;

things of the mind geistige Dinge;

his is a fine mind er hat einen feinen Verstand, er ist ein kluger Kopf;

one of the greatest minds of his time fig einer der größten Geister seiner Zeit;

the best minds in the country die klügsten Köpfe im Lande;

(the triumph of) mind over matter der Sieg des Geistes über die Materie; → history 1

4. Meinung f, Ansicht f:

in ( oder to) my mind

a) meiner Ansicht nach, meines Erachtens,

b) nach meinem Sinn oder Geschmack;

be of sb’s mind jemandes Meinung sein;

change one’s mind sich anders besinnen, es sich anders überlegen;

change one’s mind about seine Meinung ändern über (akk);

speak one’s mind (freely) seine Meinung frei äußern;

give sb a piece ( oder bit) of one’s mind jemandem gründlich die Meinung sagen;

know one’s (own) mind wissen, was man will;

be in (US of) two minds about mit sich selbst nicht einig sein über (akk);

there can be no two minds about it darüber kann es keine geteilte Meinung geben;

be of one mind einer Meinung sein (about, on über akk);

many men, many minds (Sprichwort) viele Köpfe, viele Sinne

5. Neigung f, Lust f, Absicht f:

have a good (half a) mind to do sth gute (nicht übel) Lust haben, etwas zu tun;

have sth in mind etwas im Sinn haben;

this is exactly what I had in mind das ist genau das, was mir vorschwebte oder was ich mir vorstellte;

I have you in mind ich denke (dabei) an dich;

have it in mind to do sth beabsichtigen, etwas zu tun;

make up one’s mind

a) sich entschließen, einen Entschluss fassen,

b) zu dem Schluss oder zu der Überzeugung kommen ( that dass), sich klar werden ( about über akk);

have you made up your mind yet? (im Restaurant) haben Sie schon gewählt?;

I can’t make up your mind! du musst deine Entscheidung(en) schon selbst treffen!

6. Erinnerung f, Gedächtnis n:

bear ( oder keep) sth in mind (immer) an eine Sache denken, etwas nicht vergessen, etwas bedenken, etwas im Auge halten;

bring back ( oder call) sth to mind

a) etwas ins Gedächtnis zurückrufen, an eine Sache erinnern,

b) sich etwas ins Gedächtnis zurückrufen, sich an eine Sache erinnern;

I can’t get it out of my mind ich muss ständig daran denken, es beschäftigt mich ständig;

it went ( right, umg clean) out of his mind er hat es (ganz oder total) vergessen;

put sb in mind of sth jemanden an etwas erinnern;

nothing comes to mind nichts fällt einem (dabei) ein;

from time out of mind seit undenklichen Zeiten; → erase 3, wipe out 2

7. Christian Science: Gott m

B v/t

1. beachten, achtgeben oder achten auf (akk):

mind you write umg denk daran oder vergiss nicht zu schreiben

2. achtgeben auf (akk), sich hüten vor (dat):

mind your head! stoß dir den Kopf nicht an!; → step A 1, A 7, A 9

3. sorgen für, sehen nach:

mind the fire nach dem Feuer sehen;

mind the children sich um die Kinder kümmern, die Kinder hüten oder beaufsichtigen;

mind your own business kümmere dich um deine eigenen Dinge!;

never mind him kümmere dich nicht um ihn!;

never you mind what … umg es geht dich gar nichts an, was …;

don’t mind me lassen Sie sich durch mich nicht stören!

4. etwas haben gegen, etwas nicht gern sehen oder mögen, sich stoßen an (dat):

do you mind my smoking? haben Sie etwas dagegen oder stört es Sie, wenn ich rauche?;

would you mind coming? würden Sie so freundlich sein zu kommen?;

she was, she didn’t mind admitting, very lonely sie war, wie sie unumwunden oder freimütig zugab, sehr einsam;

I don’t mind it ich habe nichts dagegen, meinetwegen, von mir aus (gern);

I would not mind a cup of coffee ich hätte nichts gegen eine Tasse Kaffee

5. schott sich erinnern an (akk)

C v/i

1. aufpassen:

mind (you)

a) wohlgemerkt,

b) allerdings;

he’s very nice, mind you, but … er ist eigentlich sehr nett, aber …;

never mind lass es gut sein!, es hat nichts zu sagen!, macht nichts!, schon gut! ( → C 2)

2. etwas dagegen haben:

I don’t mind ich habe nichts dagegen, meinetwegen, von mir aus (gern);

I don’t mind if he goes meinetwegen kann er gehen;

do you mind if I smoke? haben Sie etwas dagegen oder stört es Sie, wenn ich rauche?;

I don’t mind if I do umg

a) ja, ganz gern oder ich möchte schon,

b) ich bin so frei;

nobody seemed to mind es schien niemandem etwas auszumachen;

do you mind!

a) ich muss doch sehr bitten!,

b) passen Sie doch auf!;

do you mind!, can’t you see I’m busy? sehen Sie (denn) nicht, dass ich beschäftigt bin?;

he minds a great deal es macht ihm sehr viel aus, es stört ihn sehr;

never mind mach dir nichts draus! ( → C 1)

3. mind out Br aufpassen ( for auf akk)

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1. noun
1) (remembrance)

bear or keep something in mind — an etwas (Akk.) denken; etwas nicht vergessen

have in mind to do something — vorhaben, etwas zu tun

bring something to mind — etwas in Erinnerung rufen

something comes into somebody's mind — jemandem fällt etwas ein

it went out of my mind — ich habe es vergessen; es ist mir entfallen

put something/somebody out of one's mind — etwas/jemanden aus seinem Gedächtnis streichen

2) (opinion)

give somebody a piece of one's mind — jemandem gründlich die Meinung sagen

in or to my mind — meiner Meinung od. Ansicht nach

be of one or of the same mind, be in one mind — einer Meinung sein

be in two minds about something — [sich (Dat.)] unschlüssig über etwas (Akk.) sein

change one's mind — seine Meinung ändern

have a mind of one's own — seinen eigenen Kopf haben

I have a good mind/half a mind to do that — ich hätte große Lust/nicht übel Lust, das zu tun

make up one's mind, make one's mind up — sich entscheiden

make up one's mind to do something — sich entschließen, etwas zu tun

read somebody's mind — jemandes Gedanken lesen

3) (direction of thoughts)

his mind is on other things — er ist mit den Gedanken woanders

give or put or turn one's mind to — sich konzentrieren auf (+ Akk.) [Arbeit, Aufgabe, Angelegenheit]

I have had somebody/something on my mind — jemand/etwas hat mich beschäftigt; (worried) ich habe mir Sorgen wegen jemandem/etwas gemacht

she has a lot of things on her mind — sie hat viele Sorgen

something preys or weighs on somebody's mind — etwas macht jemandem zu schaffen

take somebody's mind off something — jemanden von etwas ablenken

keep one's mind on something — sich auf etwas (Akk.) konzentrieren

close one's mind to something — sich einer Sache (Dat.) verschließen (geh.)

4) (way of thinking and feeling) Denkweise, die

frame of mind — [seelische] Verfassung

state of mind — [Geistes]zustand, der

be in a frame of mind to do something — in der Verfassung sein, etwas zu tun

have a logical mind — logisch denken

5) (seat of consciousness, thought, volition) Geist, der

it's all in the mind — es ist alles nur Einstellung

in one's mind — im stillen

in my mind's eye — vor meinem geistigen Auge; im Geiste

nothing could be further from my mind than... — nichts läge mir ferner, als...

6) (intellectual powers) Verstand, der; Intellekt, der

have a very good mind — einen klaren od. scharfen Verstand haben

great minds think alike — (joc.) große Geister denken [eben] gleich

7) (normal mental faculties) Verstand, der

lose or go out of one's mind — den Verstand verlieren

be out of one's mind — den Verstand verloren haben

in one's right mind — bei klarem Verstand
2. transitive verb
1) (heed)

don't mind what he says — gib nichts auf sein Gerede

mind what I say — glaub mir

let's do it, and never mind the expense — machen wir es doch, egal, was es kostet

2) (concern oneself about)

he minds a lot what people think of him — es ist für ihn sehr wichtig, was die Leute von ihm denken

I can't afford a bicycle, never mind a car — ich kann mir kein Fahrrad leisten, geschweige denn ein Auto

never mind him/that — (don't be anxious) er/das kann dir doch egal sein (ugs.)

never mind how/where... — es tut nichts zur Sache, wie/wo...

don't mind me — nimm keine Rücksicht auf mich; (don't let my presence disturb you) lass dich [durch mich] nicht stören; (iron.) nimm bloß keine Rücksicht auf mich

mind the doors! — Vorsicht an den Türen!

mind one's P's and Q's — sich anständig benehmen

3) usu. neg. or interrog. (object to)

did he mind being woken up? — hat es ihm was ausgemacht, aufgeweckt zu werden?

would you mind opening the door? — würdest du bitte die Tür öffnen?

do you mind my smoking? — stört es Sie od. haben Sie etwas dagegen, wenn ich rauche?

I wouldn't mind a walk — ich hätte nichts gegen einen Spaziergang

4) (remember and take care)

mind you don't leave anything behind — denk daran, nichts liegen lassen!

mind how you go! — pass auf! sei vorsichtig!; (as general farewell) mach's gut! (ugs.)

mind you get this work done — sieh zu, dass du mit dieser Arbeit fertig wirst!

5) (have charge of) aufpassen auf (+ Akk.)

mind the shop or (Amer.) the store — (fig.) sich um den Laden kümmern (ugs.)
3. intransitive verb
1)

mind! — Vorsicht!; Achtung!

2) usu. in imper. (take note)

follow the signposts, mind, or... — denk daran und halte dich an die Wegweiser, sonst...

I didn't know that, mind, or... — das habe ich allerdings nicht gewusst, sonst...

3) (care, object)

do you mind? — (may I?) hätten Sie etwas dagegen?; (please do not) ich muss doch sehr bitten

he doesn't mind about your using the car — er hat nichts dagegen, wenn Sie den Wagen benutzen

if you don't mind — wenn es dir recht ist

4) (give heed)

never [you] mind — (it's not important) macht nichts; ist nicht schlimm; (it's none of your business) sei nicht so neugierig

never mind: I can do it — schon gut - das kann ich machen

never mind about that now! — lass das jetzt mal [sein/liegen]!

never mind about him - what happened to her? — er interessiert mich nicht - was ist ihr passiert?

Phrasal Verbs:

- mind out

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n.

Absicht -en f.

Ansicht -en f.

Geist -er m.

Gemüt -er n.

Meinung -en f.

Phantasie -n f.

Sinn -e m.

Verstand -¨e m. v.

beachten v.

English-german dictionary > mind
7 for

{fɔ:}
I. 1. предназначение за
a letter FOR you писмо за тебе
cure FOR the flu лек за/против грип
2. цел-с ger
в конструкцията for същ. /мест. inf за, за да
what FOR? защо? с каква цел? what's that FOR? за какво служи/е това? FOR sale за продан
to read FOR pleasure чета за удоволствие
mill FOR grinding coffee мелничка за (мелене на) кафе
to send FOR a doctor викам лекар, пращам да повикат лекар
I have brought these books FOR you to read донесох тези книги, за да ги четете
FOR our work to improve we must... за да се подобри работата ни, трябва да
3. цел на движението за, на
to go FOR a walk отивам на разходка
to make FOR home тръгвам за/поемам към дома
the train FOR London влакът за Лондон
4. на мястото на, вместо, представляващ, означаващ за, като, вместо, с
L FOR London Л като Лондон
what do your take me FOR? за какъв ме смятате? FOR example/instance например
what's the English FOR...? как e... на английски
5. замяна, размяна, съотношение за, с, на, срещу
to exchange one thing FOR another разменям/заменям едно за/с друго
to buy/sell something FOR 10 USD купувам/продавам нещо за 10 лв.
to play FOR penny points играя на едно пени (при хазартни игри)
FOR one enemy he has fifty friends срещу един неприятел той има петдесет приятели
6. в подкрепа, защита на, в полза на за, или не се превежда
to be FOR something за нещо съм, обявявам се в полза на нещо
I'm all FOR it поддържам изцяло
three cheers FOR the president! да живее председателят! judgement FOR the plaintiff решение в полза на ищеца
7. колкото до, доколкото, по отношение на, откъм, относно
hard up FOR money закъсал (за пари)
as FOR the rest колкото до другите
FOR myself/my part, I FOR one колкото до мене, аз например, мене, ако питат
8. времетраене за, през, в продължение на, от, след, или не се превежда
I'm going away FOR a few days заминавам за няколко дена
he'll stay FOR a week той ще остане една седмица
he won't be back FOR a week той ще се върне едва след една седмица
I've been here FOR three days от три дни съм тук
FOR the present, FOR the time being засега
9. определен момент за, от
to fix an appointment FOR three o'clock назначавам/определям среща за три часа
the Times FOR January 10 броят на в. Таймз от 10 януари
10. пространство, по протежение на със, или не се превежда
FOR miles and miles с километри
to run FOR a mile тичам една миля
we didn't see a house FOR ten miles в продължение на десет мили не видяхме къща
11. причина за, поради, по, от, в резултат на, след сравн. ст. не се превежда
FOR this reason по тази причина, to cry FOR joy плача от радост
FOR fear of... (с ger) от страх да не...
were it not/but/except FOR you ако не беше ти
even if..., you wouldn't be the happier FOR it дори да..., (от това) нямаше да си по-щастлив
12. след гл., същ., прил. и межд., изразяващи чувства, способност, качество, годност
след прил. и нар. с too, enough за, към, или не се превежда
to care FOR someone обичам някого
fit FOR nothing негоден за нищо
too beautiful FOR words неизразимо красиво
good enough FOR me за мене става/бива, и от това съм доволен, повече не искам
oh, FOR a cup of tea! де да имаше чаша чай! как ми се пие чаша чай
13. в конструкцията for... to с inf да
it is too late FOR us to start много e късно, за да тръгнем
it is useless FOR them to wait безсмислено е/няма смисъл да чакат
14. с гл. с двойно допълнение за, като, в качеството на
they chose him FOR their leader избраха го за водач
we left him FOR dead оставихме го, смятайки, че е мъртъв
15. предвид на за
tall FOR her age висока за годините си
not bad FOR a beginner за начинаещ не е лош
16. с all изразява пречка, спънка колкото и да, въпреки
FOR all that въпреки всичко
FOR all you say каквото и да казвате
FOR all his wealth, he is unhappy колкото и да e богат, той е нещастен
now FOR it! хайде, сега! карай! давай! I am (in) FOR it разг. сега ще загазя, има да патя
there is nothing FOR it нямам друг избор/възможност
there is nothing FOR it but to start now не остава нищо друго, освен да тръгнем сега
II. cj тъй като, защото

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{fъ:} prep 1. предназначение за; a letter for you писмо за тебе; cu(2) {fъ:} cj тъй като, защото.

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че; понеже; вместо; за;

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1. 1 в конструкцията for... to с inf да 2. 1 предвид на за 3. 1 причина за, поради, по, от, в резултат на, след сравн. ст. не се превежда 4. 1 с all изразява пречка, спънка колкото и да, въпреки 5. 1 с гл. с двойно допълнение за, като, в качеството на 6. 1 след гл., същ., прил. и межд., изразяващи чувства, способност, качество, годност 7. a letter for you писмо за тебе 8. as for the rest колкото до другите 9. cure for the flu лек за/против грип 10. even if..., you wouldn't be the happier for it дори да..., (от това) нямаше да си по-щастлив 11. fit for nothing негоден за нищо 12. for all his wealth, he is unhappy колкото и да e богат, той е нещастен 13. for all that въпреки всичко 14. for all you say каквото и да казвате 15. for fear of... (с ger) от страх да не.. 16. for miles and miles с километри 17. for myself/my part, i for one колкото до мене, аз например, мене, ако питат 18. for one enemy he has fifty friends срещу един неприятел той има петдесет приятели 19. for our work to improve we must... за да се подобри работата ни, трябва да 20. for the present, for the time being засега 21. for this reason по тази причина, to cry for joy плача от радост 22. good enough for me за мене става/бива, и от това съм доволен, повече не искам 23. hard up for money закъсал (за пари) 24. he won't be back for a week той ще се върне едва след една седмица 25. he'll stay for a week той ще остане една седмица 26. i have brought these books for you to read донесох тези книги, за да ги четете 27. i'm all for it поддържам изцяло 28. i'm going away for a few days заминавам за няколко дена 29. i've been here for three days от три дни съм тук 30. i. предназначение за 31. ii. cj тъй като, защото 32. it is too late for us to start много e късно, за да тръгнем 33. it is useless for them to wait безсмислено е/няма смисъл да чакат 34. l for london Л като Лондон 35. mill for grinding coffee мелничка за (мелене на) кафе 36. not bad for a beginner за начинаещ не е лош 37. now for it! хайде, сега! карай! давай! i am (in) for it разг. сега ще загазя, има да патя 38. oh, for a cup of tea! де да имаше чаша чай! как ми се пие чаша чай 39. tall for her age висока за годините си 40. the times for january 10 броят на в. Таймз от 10 януари 41. the train for london влакът за Лондон 42. there is nothing for it but to start now не остава нищо друго, освен да тръгнем сега 43. there is nothing for it нямам друг избор/възможност 44. they chose him for their leader избраха го за водач 45. three cheers for the president! да живее председателят! judgement for the plaintiff решение в полза на ищеца 46. to be for something за нещо съм, обявявам се в полза на нещо 47. to buy/sell something for 10 $ купувам/продавам нещо за 10$ 48. to care for someone обичам някого 49. to exchange one thing for another разменям/заменям едно за/с друго 50. to fix an appointment for three o'clock назначавам/определям среща за три часа 51. to go for a walk отивам на разходка 52. to make for home тръгвам за/поемам към дома 53. to play for penny points играя на едно пени (при хазартни игри) 54. to read for pleasure чета за удоволствие 55. to run for a mile тичам една миля 56. to send for a doctor викам лекар, пращам да повикат лекар 57. too beautiful for words неизразимо красиво 58. we didn't see a house for ten miles в продължение на десет мили не видяхме къща 59. we left him for dead оставихме го, смятайки, че е мъртъв 60. were it not/but/except for you ако не беше ти 61. what do your take me for? за какъв ме смятате? for example/instance например 62. what for? защо? с каква цел? what's that for? за какво служи/е това? for sale за продан 63. what's the english for... ? как e... на английски 64. в конструкцията for същ. /мест. inf за, за да 65. в подкрепа, защита на, в полза на за, или не се превежда 66. времетраене за, през, в продължение на, от, след, или не се превежда 67. замяна, размяна, съотношение за, с, на, срещу 68. колкото до, доколкото, по отношение на, откъм, относно 69. на мястото на, вместо, представляващ, означаващ за, като, вместо, с 70. определен момент за, от 71. пространство, по протежение на със, или не се превежда 72. след прил. и нар. с too, enough за, към, или не се превежда 73. цел на движението за, на 74. цел-с ger
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for[fɔ:, fə] I. prep 1. (предназначение, в полза, вреда на) за; \for the teachers за учителите; I did it \for you направих го за твое добро; to make a name \for o.s. спечелвам си име; to be operated on \for appendicitis опериран съм от апандисит; inoculate \for ваксинирам срещу (против); there is nothing \for it ( but) няма що; не остава нищо друго освен; 2. (в подкрепа, защита на) за; I'm all \for it поддържам изцяло; counsel \for the defence адвокат на подсъдимия; 3. (цел, намерение) за, заради; what \for? защо? what's that \for? за какво служи (е) това? \for sale за продан; to send \for a doctor викам (пращам да повикат) лекар; \for my sake заради мене; 4. (замяна, размяна, съотношение) за, срещу, с; to exchange one thing \for another разменям едно за друго, заменям едно с друго; word \for word дума по дума, буквално, дословно; 5. (на мястото на; представляващ; във вид на) за, вместо, като с; L \for London Л като Лондон; member (MP) \for Bristol депутат за град Бристол; reduced-calorie cheese is a substitute \for cream cheese нискокалоричното сирене е заместител на крема сиренето; what's the English \for...? как е... на английски?; \for example, \for instance например; to do s.th. \for правя нещо вместо ( някого); open the door \for me отвори ми вратата; 6. ( причина) за, поради, по, от (и след сравнителна степен); they couldn't sleep \for hunger не можаха да спят от глад; \for fear of... (с ger) от страх да не ...; famous \for o.'s voice прочут с гласа си; were it not \for (but \for, except \for) ако (да) не беше; she wept \for pure relief тя плака от облекчение; the worse \for drink пийнал; 7. (движение към) за; the train \for York влакът за Йорк; 8. колкото за, доколкото; що се отнася до; относно; откъм; \for the rest колкото до другите; иначе; \for myself; \for my part; I, \for one колкото за мене, аз например; ако ме питат мене; \for all ( aught) I know доколкото знам; знам ли аз; 9. (при пространство) на; по протежение на; и не се превежда; to run \for a mile тичам една миля; black smoke was rising \for several hundred feet or so черен дим се издигаше на около нeколкостотин фута; 10. ( времетраене) за, през, в продължение на, от, след; и не се превежда; \for the present, \for the time being засега; \for good завинаги; 11. (след гл., същ., прил. и межд., изразяващи чувства, способност, качество, годност; също след прил. и нар. с too, enough) за, към; и не се превежда; too beautiful ( stupid) \for words неизразимо хубаво (глупаво); oh, \for a cup of tea! де да имаше чашка чай, как ми се пие чашка чай; 12. (определен момент) за; the latest fashions \for autumn and winter последните модни тенденции на есенно-зимния сезон; the Times \for May 2 броят на в. "Таймс" от 2 май; 13. (предвид на) за; he was tall \for an eight-year-old беше твърде висок за 8-годишно момче; 14. колкото и да, въпреки (с all изразява пречка, спънка); \for all that въпреки всичко; \for all its beauty, the town is a bit depressing въпреки красотата си, градът е малко подтискащ; 15. (с гл. с двойно допълнение) за, като, в качеството на; we left him \for dead оставихме го, считайки го за мъртъв; I know (it) \for a fact знам с положителност; \for real в действителност, наистина; \for sure ( certain) със сигурност; 16. (за въвеждане на подлог към inf) it is not \for me to arrange this не аз трябва (не е моя работа) да уреждам това; that is \for him to say това той трябва да го каже; • you will be \for it if she catches you разг. ще си изпатиш, ако те хване; II. cj тъй като, защото.

English-Bulgarian dictionary > for
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vouloir [vulwaʀ]

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1. transitive verb

2. indirect transitive verb

3. reflexive verb

4. masculine noun

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   a. to want

• vouloir faire qch to want to do sth

• il ne veut pas y aller he doesn't want to go

• il veut absolument un VTT he's desperate to have a mountain bike

• il veut absolument venir he's determined to come

• qu'est-ce qu'ils veulent maintenant ? what do they want now?

• il sait ce qu'il veut he knows what he wants

• il joue bien quand il veut he plays well when he wants to

• tu l'as voulu you asked for it

• tu l'auras voulu it'll have been your own fault

• il en veut (inf) ( = veut réussir) he wants to win

• je ne veux pas qu'il se croie obligé de... I don't want him to feel he has to...

• que lui voulez-vous ? what do you want with him?

• qu'est-ce qu'il me veut, celui-là ? (inf) what does he want from me?

• s'il voulait, il pourrait être ministre if he wanted to, he could be a minister

• vouloir qch de qn to want sth from sb

• que voulez-vous de moi ? what do you want from me?

• vouloir un certain prix de qch to want a certain price for sth

• j'en veux 1 000 € I want 1,000 euros for it(PROV) vouloir, c'est pouvoir(PROV) quand on veut, on peut(PROV) where there's a will there's a way

► vouloir que

• vouloir que qn fasse qch/que qch se fasse to want sb to do sth/sth to be done

• je veux que tu viennes tout de suite I want you to come at once

• il veut absolument qu'elle parte he is determined that she should leave

• il ne veut pas qu'elle y aille he doesn't want her to go

   b. ( = désirer, souhaiter) voulez-vous à boire ? would you like something to drink?

• je voulais vous dire... I meant to tell you...

• elle fait de lui ce qu'elle veut she does what she likes with him

• il voulait partir hier mais... he intended to leave yesterday but...

• ça te dirait d'aller à la mer ? -- je veux ! (inf!) would you like to go to the seaside? -- that would be great! (inf)

• sans vouloir vous vexer no offence meant

• qu'il le veuille ou non whether he likes it or not

• ça va comme tu veux ? (inf) is everything all right?

• comme tu veux as you like

• comme vous voulez as you like

• bon, comme tu voudras all right, have it your own way

• si tu veux if you like

• si vous voulez if you like

• oui, si on veut ( = dans un sens, d'un côté) yes, if you like

• je n'en veux plus I don't want any more

• est-ce que tu en veux ? [+ gâteau] would you like some?

• sans le vouloir unintentionally

► que veux-tu ?

• que veux-tu, c'est comme ça, on n'y peut rien what can you do? that's the way it is and there's nothing we can do about it

• que veux-tu que je te dise ? j'ai perdu what do you want me to say? I lost

   c. (au conditionnel) je voudrais un stylo I would like a pen

• je voudrais écrire I would like to write

• je voudrais qu'il m'écrive I would like him to write to me

• il aurait voulu être médecin he would have liked to be a doctor

• je ne voudrais pas abuser I don't want to impose

• je voudrais bien voir ça ! I'd like to see that!

   d. ( = consentir à) ils ne voulurent pas nous recevoir they wouldn't see us

► bien vouloir

• je veux bien le faire (s'il le faut vraiment) I don't mind doing it ; (enthousiaste) I'm happy to do it

• je veux bien qu'il vienne (s'il le faut vraiment) I don't mind if he comes ; (il n'y a pas d'inconvénient) I'm quite happy for him to come

• je voudrais bien y aller I'd love to go

• tu veux bien leur dire que... would you please tell them that...

• je veux bien encore un peu de café I'd like some more coffee

• encore un peu de thé ? -- je veux bien more tea? -- yes, please

• nous en parlerons plus tard, si vous le voulez bien we'll talk about it later, if you don't mind

• moi je veux bien, mais... fair enough (inf), but...

   e. (formules de politesse) voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance or l'amabilité de... would you be so kind as to...

• voudriez-vous fermer la fenêtre ? would you mind closing the window?

• si vous voulez bien me suivre this way, please

   f. (ordre) veux-tu te taire ! will you be quiet!

• veuillez quitter la pièce immédiatement please leave the room at once

   g. ( = essayer de) to try

• elle voulut se lever mais elle retomba she tried to get up but she fell back

   h. ( = s'attendre à) to expect

• comment voulez-vous que je sache ? how should I know?

• avec 1 000 € par mois, comment veux-tu qu'elle s'en sorte ? how do you expect her to manage on 1,000 euros a month?

• que voulez-vous qu'on y fasse ? what do you expect us (or them etc) to do about it?

   i. ( = affirmer) to claim

• une philosophie qui veut que l'homme soit... a philosophy which claims that man is...

• la légende veut qu'il soit né ici according to legend he was born here

   j. ( = requérir) to require

• l'usage veut que... custom requires that...

• comme le veut la loi according to the law

• comme le veut la tradition according to tradition

   k. ( = faire) [destin, sort] le hasard voulut que... as luck would have it...

• le malheur a voulu qu'il prenne cette route he had the misfortune to take this road

   l. (locutions)

► en vouloir à qn to hold something against sb

• les deux frères s'en veulent à mort the two brothers absolutely hate each other

• en vouloir à qn de qch to hold sth against sb

• il m'en veut beaucoup d'avoir fait cela he holds a tremendous grudge against me for having done that

• je m'en veux d'avoir accepté I could kick myself (inf) for agreeing

• ne m'en veuillez pas don't hold it against me

• ne m'en voulez pas (inf) don't hold it against me

• tu ne m'en veux pas ? no hard feelings?

• je ne t'en veux pas I'm not angry with you► en vouloir à qch to be after sth

• il en veut à son argent he's after her money

• ils en voulaient à sa vie they wanted him dead

• ils en voulaient à sa réputation they wanted to ruin his reputation► vouloir dire to mean

• qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ? what does this mean?

• ça veut dire qu'il ne viendra pas it means he won't come

2. <

• vouloir de qn/qch to want sb/sth

• je ne veux pas de lui comme chauffeur I don't want him as a driver

• je l'accompagnerai si elle veut de moi I'll go with her if she'll have me

3. <

► se vouloir

• ce journal se veut objectif this newspaper claims to be unbiased

• son discours se veut rassurant what he says is meant to be reassuring

4. <

• bon vouloir goodwill

• attendre le bon vouloir de qn to wait on sb's pleasure

• cette décision dépend du bon vouloir du ministre this decision depends on the minister's goodwill

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I
1. vulwaʀ
verbe transitif

1) ( exiger) to want

qu'est-ce qu'ils nous veulent (colloq) encore? — what do they want now?

comme le veut la loi — as the law demands

le règlement voudrait que tu portes une cravate — you're normally required to wear a tie

2) (désirer, souhaiter)

que veux-tu boire? — what do you want to drink?; ( plus poli) what would you like to drink?

comme tu veux — as you wish

je voudrais un kilo de poires — I'd like a kilo of pears

je comprends très bien que tu ne veuilles pas répondre — I can quite understand that you may not wish to reply

il ne suffit pas de vouloir, il faut encore pouvoir — wishing is not enough

il suffisait de vouloir — all you needed was the will to do it

on dira ce qu'on voudra — they can say what they like

tu veux que je te dise, c'est un escroc — I hate to say it, but he is a crook

sans le vouloir — [bousculer, révéler] by accident; [se retrouver] accidentally

il m'a fait mal sans le vouloir — he hurt me without meaning to

‘qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir?’ - ‘comme tu veux or voudras’ — ‘what shall we do tonight?’ - ‘whatever you like, it's up to you’

que tu le veuilles ou non — whether you like it or not

elle fait ce qu'elle veut de son mari — she twists her husband around her little finger

elle fait ce qu'elle veut de ses mains — she can do anything with her hands

je ne vous veux aucun mal — I don't wish you any harm

tu ne veux/voudrais pas me faire croire que — you're not telling/trying to tell me that

après ce qu'il a fait, tu voudrais que je lui fasse confiance? — do you expect me to trust him after what he's done?

comment veux-tu que je le sache? — how should I know?

pourquoi voudrais-tu qu'il refuse? — why should he refuse?

que veux-tu, on n'y peut rien! — what can you do, it's hopeless!

j'aurais voulu t'y voir! — (colloq) I'd like to have seen you in the same position!

tu l'auras voulu! — it'll be all your own fault!

3) ( accepter)

voulez-vous fermer la fenêtre? — would you mind closing the window?

voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance de faire — fml would you be so kind as to do

on voudra bien se référer aux ouvrages suivants — please refer to the following works

voulez-vous répéter votre question, s'il vous plaît — would you repeat your question please

veuillez patienter — ( au téléphone) please hold the line

si vous voulez bien me suivre — if you'd like to follow me

veux-tu te taire! — will you be quiet!

ils ont bien voulu nous prêter leur voiture — they were kind enough to lend us their car

elle n'a pas voulu signer — she would not sign

le moteur ne veut pas partir — the engine won't start

elle veut bien prendre ce poste à condition d'être mieux payée — she's happy to take the job on condition that she's paid more

je veux bien te croire — I'm quite prepared to believe you

si l'on veut bien se rappeler que — if one remembers that

je veux bien qu'il soit malade mais — I know he's ill, but

‘ce n'est pas cher/difficile’ - ‘si on veut!’ — ‘it's not expensive/difficult’ - ‘or so you say!’

4) ( signifier)

vouloir dire — to mean

qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? — ( signification) what does that mean?; ( attitude) what's all this about?

tu ne veux pas dire qu'il est médecin? — you don't mean to tell me he's a doctor?

5) ( prétendre)

comme le veut la tradition — as tradition has it

leur théorie veut que — according to their theory

on a voulu voir en lui un pionnier de l'architecture — people tended to see him as a pioneering architect

2.

en vouloir verbe transitif indirect

1) (colloq) ( être déterminé)

il réussira, il en veut! — he wants to get on, and he'll succeed!

2) ( garder rancune)

en vouloir à quelqu'un — to bear a grudge against somebody

je leur en veux de m'avoir trompé — I hold it against them for not being honest with me

ne m'en veux pas — please forgive me

3) ( avoir des vues sur)

en vouloir à quelque chose — to be after something

3.

se vouloir verbe pronominal

1) ( prétendre être) [personne] to like to think of oneself as; [ouvrage, théorie, méthode] to be meant to be

2) ( chercher à être) to try to be

3) ( se reprocher)

s'en vouloir — to be cross with oneself

s'en vouloir de — to regret

je m'en veux d'avoir été si dur avec elle — I really regret being so hard on her

je m'en serais voulu de ne pas vous avoir prévenu — I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't warned you

il ne faut pas vous en vouloir — you mustn't blame yourself

••

vouloir c'est pouvoir — Proverbe where there's a will there's a way

II vulwaʀ
nom masculin Philosophie will

bon vouloir — goodwill

attendre le bon vouloir de quelqu'un — to wait on somebody's pleasure sout

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vulwaʀ
1. vt

1) (= exiger, désirer) to want

Elle veut un vélo pour Noël. — She wants a bike for Christmas.

Elle en veux trois. — She wants three of them.

Je ne veux pas de dessert. — I don't want any pudding.

Il ne veut pas venir. — He doesn't want to come.

Voulez-vous du thé? — Would you like some tea?, Do you want some tea?

Je voudrais ceci. — I would like this one.

Je voudrais faire... — I would like to do...

On va au cinéma? - Si tu veux. — Shall we go to the cinema? - If you like.

vouloir faire — to want to do

vouloir que qn fasse — to want sb to do

Que veux-tu que je te dise? — What do you want me to say?

sans le vouloir (= involontairement) — without meaning to, unintentionally

Je l'ai vexé sans le vouloir. — I upset him without meaning to.

2) [destin, circonstances]

le hasard a voulu que... — as fate would have it,...

la tradition veut que... — Tradition has it that...

3) (souhait vis-à-vis de qn)

vouloir qch à qn — to wish sth for sb

quelqu'un qui vous veut du bien — a well-wisher

que me veut-il? — what does he want with me?

4) (= consentir)

je veux bien (bonne volonté) — I'll be happy to, (concession) fair enough, that's fine, (en acceptant une proposition) I'd love to

Je veux bien le faire à ta place si ça t'arrange. — I don't mind doing it for you if you prefer.

Voulez-vous une tasse de thé? - Je veux bien. — Would you like a cup of tea? - Yes please.

5)

en vouloir à qn (rancune) — to be angry at sb, to bear sb a grudge

Il m'en veut de ne pas l'avoir invité à mon anniversaire. — He's angry at me for not inviting him to my birthday party.

je lui en veux d'avoir fait ça — I resent his having done that

6)

en vouloir à qch (convoitise) — to be after sth

Il en veut à mon argent. — He's after my money.

7) (formules de politesse)

veuillez patienter — please wait

8) (autres locutions)

oui, si on veut (= en quelque sorte) — yes, if you like

en vouloir (= être ambitieux) — to want to get on in life

vouloir de (= être prêt à accepter) — to want

La compagnie ne veut plus de lui. — The firm doesn't want him any more.

Elle ne veut pas de son aide. — She doesn't want his help.

vouloir dire — to mean

Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? — What does that mean?

Que veut dire ce mot? — What does this word mean?

mais enfin, qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? — what's all this about then?

2. nm

le bon vouloir de qn — sb's goodwill, sb's pleasure

dépendre du bon vouloir de qn — to depend on sb's goodwill

selon son bon vouloir — at his pleasure

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vouloir verb table: vouloir

A nm Philos will; bon vouloir goodwill; dépendre du bon vouloir de qn to depend on sb's goodwill; attendre le bon vouloir de qn to wait at sb's pleasure sout.

B vtr

1 ( exiger) to want; je veux une voiture/une nouvelle secrétaire I want a car/a new secretary; elle veut partir/que tout soit fini avant 8 heures she wants to leave/everything finished by 8 o'clock; que voulez-vous d'elle? what do you want from her?; qu'est-ce qu'ils nous veulent○ encore? what more do they want of us?; il vend sa voiture, il en veut 3 000 euros he's selling his car, he wants 3,000 euros for it; comme le veut la loi/la coutume as the law/custom demands; le règlement voudrait que tu portes une cravate you're normally required to wear a tie; ⇒ fin;

2 (désirer, souhaiter) que veux-tu boire/pour Noël? what do you want to drink/for Christmas?; ( plus poli) what would you like to drink/for Christmas?; comme tu veux or voudras as you wish; je voudrais un kilo de poires/vous parler en privé I'd like a kilo of pears/to speak to you in private; je comprends très bien que tu ne veuilles pas répondre I can quite understand that you may not wish to reply; tu vois que tu y arrives quand tu (le) veux you see you can do it when you really want to; il ne suffit pas de vouloir, il faut encore pouvoir wishing is not enough; ce n'était pas si difficile que ça, il suffisait de vouloir it wasn't that difficult, all you needed was the will to do it; elle veut/voudrait être astronaute she wants/would like to be an astronaut; je ne veux pas d'elle comme secrétaire I don't want her as a secretary; je ne veux pas de ce tableau dans ma chambre I don't want that picture in my room; je n'en veux pas, de ton argent! I don't want your money!; elle veut ton bonheur or que tu sois heureux she wants you to be happy; je voudrais bien rester/vous aider, mais I would like to stay/to help you, but; ils auraient bien voulu participer à la réunion d'hier they would have liked to have taken part in yesterday's meeting; je voudrais bien qu'on finisse avant la nuit I would like us to finish before tonight; nous aurions également voulu ajouter que we would also have liked to add that; je voulais vous dire que I wanted to tell you that; on dira ce qu'on voudra, c'était moins pollué avant they can say what they like, it was less polluted before; tu veux que je te dise? ton guide, c'est un escroc I hate to say it, but the guide is a crook; je ne voudrais pas vous déranger I don't want to put you out; sans vouloir te vexer, ton chapeau est un peu voyant without wanting to sound rude, your hat is a bit garish; sans le vouloir [bousculer, révéler] by accident; [se retrouver] accidentally; il m'a fait mal sans le vouloir he hurt me unintentionally ou without meaning to; viens quand tu veux come whenever you want ou like; fais comme tu veux, mais ne me dérange pas tout le temps! do what you like ou want, but don't keep bothering me all the time!; ‘qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir?’-‘comme tu veux or voudras’ ‘what shall we do tonight?’-‘whatever you like, it's up to you’; que tu le veuilles ou non whether you like it or not; elle fait ce qu'elle veut de son mari she twists her husband around her little finger; elle fait ce qu'elle veut de ses mains she can do anything with her hands; je ne vous veux aucun mal I don't wish you any harm; tu ne veux/voudrais pas me faire croire que you're not telling/trying to tell me that; après ce qu'il a fait, tu voudrais que je lui fasse confiance? do you expect me to trust him after what he's done?; comment voulez-vous qu'on travaille dans ces conditions? how do you expect people to work in these conditions?; que veux-tu que j'y fasse? what do you want ou expect me to do about it?; que veux-tu que je te dise? c'est de ta faute! what do you expect me to say? it's your fault!; comment veux-tu qu'elle résiste? how could she resist?; comment veux-tu que je le sache? how should I know?; pourquoi voudrais-tu qu'il refuse? why should he refuse?; c'est la vie, que voulez-vous! what can you do, that's life!; que veux-tu, on n'y peut rien! what can you do, it's hopeless!; j'aurais voulu t'y voir○! I'd like to have seen you in the same position!; tu l'auras voulu! it'll be all your own fault!; ⇒ beurre, peau, voilà;

3 ( accepter) voulez-vous (bien) fermer la fenêtre/me prêter votre stylo? would you mind closing the window/lending me your pen?; vous voudrez bien renvoyer le formulaire please return the form; tu voudras bien leur transmettre ce message will you please give them this message; voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance de faire fml would you be so kind as to do; demander à or prier qn de bien vouloir faire fml to ask sb to be so kind as to do, to ask sb kindly to do sout; on voudra bien se référer aux ouvrages suivants please refer to the following works; voudrais-tu aller m'acheter le journal, s'il te plaît would you go and buy me the paper, please; voulez-vous or veuillez répéter votre question, s'il vous plaît would you repeat your question please; veuillez patienter ( au téléphone) please hold the line; si vous le voulez bien, nous commencerons sans lui if you don't mind, we'll start without him; si vous voulez bien me suivre if you'd like to follow me; si vous voulez bien de moi comme quatrième au bridge if you'll have me as a fourth at bridge; veux-tu (bien) te taire! will you (please) be quiet!; ils ont bien voulu nous prêter leur voiture they were kind enough to lend us their car; elle a bien voulu leur accorder une entrevue she was kind enough to grant them an interview; nous vous remercions d'avoir bien voulu faire thank you for doing; elle n'a pas voulu signer she would not sign; le bois ne veut pas brûler the wood won't burn; le moteur ne veut pas partir the engine won't start; ma blessure ne veut pas guérir my wound won't heal; tout le monde attendait qu'elle veuille (bien) se montrer everyone was waiting for her to put in an appearance; elle veut bien prendre ce poste à condition d'être mieux payée she's happy to take the job on condition that she's paid more; je veux bien te croire I'm quite prepared to believe you; ( plus réticent) I'd like to believe you; si l'on veut bien admettre/se rappeler que if one accepts/remembers that; il était mieux informé (des faits) qu'il ne veut bien le dire he knew more about it than he's prepared to admit; je veux bien croire que la vie est dure, mais I know life is hard, but; je veux bien qu'il soit malade/qu'ils fassent grève, mais I know he's ill/they're on strike, but; ‘ça s'est bien passé?’-‘si on veut’ ‘did it go well?’-‘so-so○’; ‘ce n'est pas cher/difficile’-‘si on veut!’ ‘it's not expensive/difficult’-‘or so you say!’; ‘c'était plus confortable avant!’-‘si tu veux, mais’ ‘it was more comfortable before!’-‘maybe, but’;

4 ( signifier) vouloir dire to mean; que veux-tu dire? what do you mean?; qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? ( signification) what does that mean?; ( attitude) what's all this about?; pour moi, ça ne veut rien dire it means nothing to me; et alors, ça veut dire quoi de bousculer les gens comme ça○? hey, what do you mean by pushing people like that?; ça veut tout simplement dire qu'on va payer plus d'impôts it simply means we're going to pay higher taxes; que voulez-vous dire par là? what (exactly) do you mean by that?; tu ne veux pas dire qu'il est médecin? you don't mean to tell me he's a doctor ?; ça voudrait dire tout refaire that would mean doing everything all over again;

5 ( prétendre) la légende veut que legend has it that; comme le veut la légende/tradition as legend/tradition has it; leur théorie veut que according to their theory; on a voulu voir en lui un pionnier de l'architecture people tended to see him as a pioneering architect.

C en vouloir vtr ind

1 ○( être déterminé) to want to get on; il réussira, il en veut! he wants to get on, and he'll succeed!; ce sont de bons élèves/soldats, et qui en veulent they are good students/soldiers who want to get on;

2 ( garder rancune) en vouloir à qn to bear a grudge against sb; je leur en veux de m'avoir trompé I hold it against them for not being honest with me; ne m 'en veux pas si je remets notre rendez-vous please forgive me if I put off our meeting;

3 ( avoir des vues sur) en vouloir à qch to be after sth; elle en veut à notre fortune she's after our money.

D se vouloir vpr

1 ( prétendre être) [personne] to like to think of oneself as; [ouvrage, théorie, méthode] to be meant to be; ils se veulent pacifistes/rassurants they like to think of themselves as pacifists/as being reassuring; mon livre se veut objectif/à la portée de tous my book is meant to be objective/accessible to all;

2 ( chercher à être) to try to be; les dirigeants se sont voulus conciliants the leaders tried to be conciliatory;

3 ( se reprocher) s'en vouloir to be cross with oneself; s'en vouloir de to regret; je m'en veux d'avoir été si dur avec elle/de ne pas l'avoir écoutée I really regret being so hard on her/not listening to her; je m'en serais voulu de ne pas vous avoir prévenu I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't warned you; il ne faut pas vous en vouloir, ce n'était pas de votre faute! you mustn't blame yourself, it wasn't your fault!

Idiomes

vouloir c'est pouvoir Prov, quand on veut, on peut where there's a will there's a way; je veux○! you bet○!

I

[vulwar] nom masculin

(soutenu)

bon vouloir goodwill

mauvais vouloir ill will

II

[vulwar] verbe transitif

A.[AVOIR POUR BUT]

1. [être décidé à obtenir] to want

je le ferai, que tu le veuilles ou non I'll do it, whether you like it or not

vouloir absolument (obtenir) quelque chose to be set on (getting) something

quand elle veut quelque chose, elle le veut! when she's decided she wants something, she's determined (to get it)!

si tu veux mon avis if you ask me

lui, j'en fais (tout) ce que je veux I've got him eating out of my hand

vouloir que: je ne veux pas que tu lui dises I don't want you to tell him

je veux absolument que tu ranges ta chambre I insist (that) you tidy up your bedroom

vouloir faire quelque chose to want to do something

elle veut récupérer son enfant/être reçue par le ministre she's determined to get her child back/that the Minister should see her

arrangez-vous comme vous voulez, mais je veux être livré demain I don't mind how you do it but I insist the goods are delivered tomorrow

je ne veux pas entendre parler de ça! I won't hear of it ou such a thing!

je ne veux plus en parler I don't want to talk about it any more

à ton âge, pourquoi vouloir faire le jeune homme? at your age, why do you try to act like a young man?

vouloir quelque chose de: il veut 45 000 euros de son studio he wants 45,000 euros for his bedsit

vouloir quelque chose de quelqu'un to want something from somebody

que veux-tu de moi?, qu'est-ce que tu me veux? what do you want from me?

(en usage absolu)

quand tu veux, tu fais très bien la cuisine you can cook beautifully when you put your mind to it

il peut être vraiment désagréable quand il veut he can be a real nuisance when he wants to

vouloir, c'est pouvoir (proverbe) , quand on veut, on peut where there's a will, there's a way (proverbe)

2. [prétendre - suj: personne] to claim

3. [avoir l'intention de]

vouloir faire quelque chose to want ou to intend ou to mean to do something

sans vouloir me mêler de tes affaires/te contredire... I don't want to interfere/to contradict you but...

je l'ai vexé sans le vouloir I offended him unintentionally ou without meaning to

je ne voudrais surtout pas t'empêcher de voir ton match! I wouldn't dream of preventing you from watching the match!

vouloir dire: il ne s'est pas ennuyé ce soir-là — que veux-tu dire par là? he had some fun that night — what do you mean by that ou what are you getting at?

vous voulez dire qu'on l'a tuée? do you mean ou are you suggesting (that) she was killed?

4. [essayer de]

vouloir faire to want ou to try to do

en voulant la sauver, il s'est noyé he drowned in his attempt ou trying to rescue her

tu veux me faire peur? are you trying to frighten me?

5. [s'attendre à] to expect

tu voudrais peut-être aussi que je te remercie! you don't expect to be thanked into the bargain, do you?

pourquoi voudrais-tu qu'on se fasse cambrioler? why do you assume we might be burgled?

que veux-tu que j'y fasse? what do you want me to do about it?, what can I do about it?

que voulez-vous que je vous dise? what can I say?, what do you want me to say?

6. (familier) [sexuellement] to want

B.[PRÉFÉRER, SOUHAITER]

1. [dans un choix] to want, to wish

jus d'ananas ou d'orange? — ce que tu veux! pineapple or orange juice? — whatever ou I don't mind!

on prend ma voiture ou la tienne? — c'est comme tu veux shall we take my car or yours? — as you wish ou please ou like

je me débrouillerai seule — comme tu voudras! I'll manage on my own — suit yourself!

où va-t-on? — où tu veux where are we going? — wherever you want

je pourrai revenir? — bien sûr, quand vous voulez! may I come again? — of course, any time ou whenever you want!

tu peux dessiner une maison si tu veux you could draw a house, if you like

tu l'as ou l'auras voulu! you asked for it!

2. [dans une suggestion] to want

veux-tu de l'aide? do you want ou would you like some help?

tu veux une fessée? do you want your bottom smacked?

voudriez-vous vous joindre à nous? would you care ou like to join us?

3. [dans un souhait]

je ne veux que ton bonheur I only want you to be happy

j'aurais tellement voulu être avec vous I'd have so much liked ou loved to have been with you

quand tu me parles, je te voudrais un autre ton (soutenu) please don't use that tone when you're talking to me

comme je voudrais avoir des enfants! how I'd love to have children!

elle voudrait vous dire quelques mots en privé she'd like a word with you in private

je voudrais vous y voir! I'd like to see how YOU'd cope with it!

aller au match sans avoir rangé ta chambre, je voudrais bien voir ça! (ironique) whatever gave you the idea (that) you could go to the match without tidying up your room first?

4. [dans une demande polie]

veuillez m'excuser un instant (will you) please excuse me for a moment

veuillez avoir l'obligeance de... would you kindly ou please...

veuillez recevoir, Monsieur, mes salutations distinguées yours sincerely (UK) ou truly (US)

veuillez vous retirer, Marie you may go now, Marie

voudriez-vous avoir l'amabilité de me prêter votre crayon? would you be so kind as to lend me your pencil?

nous voudrions une chambre pour deux personnes we'd like a double room

je vous serais reconnaissant de bien vouloir m'envoyer votre brochure I should be glad to receive your brochure

voulez-vous me suivre please follow me

5. [dans un rappel à l'ordre]

veux-tu (bien) me répondre! will you (please) answer me?

voulez-vous ne pas toucher à ça! please don't touch that!

ne m'interromps pas, tu veux!, veuille bien ne pas m'interrompre! will you please not interrupt me?, would you mind not interrupting me?

un peu de respect, tu veux (bien) a bit less cheek, if you don't mind!

C.[SUJET: CHOSE]

1. [se prêter à, être en état de]

les haricots ne veulent pas cuire the beans won't cook

la télé ne marche que quand elle veut (humoristique) the TV only works when it feels like it

2. [exiger] to require

la tradition voulait que... it was a tradition that...

la dignité de notre profession veut que... the dignity of our profession demands that...

comme le veulent les usages as convention dictates

les lois le veulent ainsi that is what the law says

[prétendre]

comme le veut une vieille légende as an old legend has it

3. [déterminer - suj: destin, hasard, malheur]

la chance a voulu que... as luck would have it...

le malheur voulut qu'il fût seul ce soir-là unfortunately he was alone that night

le calendrier a voulu que cela tombe un lundi it fell on a Monday, as it so happened

4. [s'efforcer de]

le décor veut évoquer une ferme normande the decor strives ou tries to suggest a Normandy farmhouse

5.

vouloir dire

a. [avoir comme sens propre] to mean

b. [avoir comme implication] to mean, to suggest

je me demande ce que veut dire ce changement d'attitude I wonder what the meaning of this turn-around is ou what this turn-around means

cela ne veut rien dire it doesn't mean anything

ça veut tout dire! that says it all!

ça veut bien dire ce que ça veut dire! it's clear ou plain enough!

tu vas m'obéir, non mais, qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? (familier) for goodness's sake will you do as I say!

6. GRAMMAIRE to take

D.[LOCUTIONS] [consenti, accepter]

bien vouloir: bien vouloir faire quelque chose to be willing ou to be prepared ou to be quite happy to do something

je veux bien être patient, mais il y a des limites! I can be patient, but there are limits!

un petit café? — oui, je veux bien fancy a coffee? — yes please

poussons jusqu'à la prochaine ville — moi je veux bien, mais il est tard! let's go on to the next town — I don't mind, but it is late!

bien vouloir [admettre]: je veux bien qu'il y ait des restrictions budgétaires mais... I understand (that) there are cuts in the budget but...

je veux bien avoir des défauts, mais pas celui-là granted, I have some shortcomings, but that isn't one of them

moi je veux bien! (it's) fine by me!

il a dit nous avoir soutenus, moi je veux bien, mais le résultat est là! he said he supported us, OK ou and that may be so, but look at the result!

il t'a cogné? — je veux! (familier) : je veux (familier) did he hit you? — and how ou he sure did!

que veux-tu, que voulez-vous: c'est ainsi, que voulez-vous! that's just the way it is!

j'accepte ses humeurs, que veux-tu! I (just) put up with his moods, what can I do?

si tu veux, si vous voulez more or less, if you like

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vouloir de verbe plus préposition

1. [être prêt à accepter]

vouloir de quelqu'un/quelque chose to want somebody/something

je ne veux pas d'une relation sérieuse I don't want a serious relationship

2. (locution)

en vouloir (familier) : elle en veut

a. [elle a de l'ambition] she wants to make it ou to win

b. [elle a de l'application] she's dead keen

il faut en vouloir pour réapprendre à marcher you need a lot of determination to learn to walk again

en vouloir à quelqu'un [éprouver de la rancune] to bear ou to have a grudge against somebody

je ne l'ai pas fait exprès, ne m'en veux pas I didn't do it on purpose, don't be cross with me

décidément, ton chien m'en veut your dog's definitely got something against me

tu ne m'en veux pas? no hard feelings?

elle m'en voulait de mon manque d'intérêt pour elle she resented my lack of interest in her

elle lui en veut d'avoir refusé she holds it against him that he said no

en vouloir à quelqu'un/quelque chose [le convoiter]: elle en veut à ma fortune she's after my money

en vouloir à quelque chose [vouloir le détruire] to seek to damage something

qui peut en vouloir à ma vie/réputation? who could wish me dead/would want to damage my reputation?

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se vouloir verbe pronominal intransitif

je me voudrais plus audacieux I'd like to be bolder

le livre se veut une satire de l'aristocratie allemande the book claims ou is supposed to be a satire on the German aristocracy

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s'en vouloir verbe pronominal

(emploi réfléchi) to be angry ou annoyed with oneself

je m'en veux de l'avoir laissé partir I feel bad at having let him go

je m'en voudrais! (familier) not likely!

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s'en vouloir verbe pronominal

(emploi réciproque)

elles s'en veulent à mort they really hate each other

en veux-tu en voilà locution adverbiale

(familier) [en abondance]

il y avait des glaces en veux-tu en voilà there were ice creams galore

il lui faisait des compliments en veux-tu en voilà he was showering her with compliments

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si l'on veut locution adverbiale

1. [approximativement] if you like

2. [pour exprimer une réserve]

il est fidèle... si l'on veut! he's faithful... after a fashion!

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > vouloir

9 venir

v.

1 to come.

venir a/de hacer algo to come to do something/from doing something

venir de algo to come from something (proceder, derivarse)

venir a alguien con algo to come to somebody with something

no me vengas con exigencias don't come to me making demands

el año que viene next year

Una persona vino A person came.

2 to arrive.

vino a las doce he arrived at twelve o'clock

3 to be.

su foto viene en primera página his photo is o appears on the front page

el texto viene en inglés the text is in English

vienen en todos los tamaños they come in every size

las anchoas vienen en lata anchovies come in tins

Ella venía cantando por la calle She was singing in the street.

4 to receive.

Me vino un telegrama I received a telegram.

5 to come up, to blow up.

6 to be the host for.

Nos vinieron tres personas We were the host for three people.

7 to come to.

Nos vino una idea An idea came to us.

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VENIR

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

vengo, vienes, viene, venimos, venís, vienen.

Past Indicative

vine, viniste, vino, vinimos, vinisteis, vinieron.

Future Indicative

vendré, vendrás, vendrá, vendremos, vendréis, vendrán.

Conditional

vendría, vendrías, vendría, vendríamos, vendríais, vendrían.

Present Subjunctive

venga, vengas, venga, vengamos, vengáis, vengan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

viniera, vinieras, viniera, viniéramos, vinierais, vinieran;

viniese, vinieses, viniese, viniésemos, vinieseis, viniesen.

Future Subjunctive

viniere, vinieres, viniere, viniéremos, viniereis, vinieren.

Imperative

ven (tú), venga (él/Vd.), vengamos (nos.), venid (vos.), vengan (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to come

2) arrive

3) fit

4) follow, come after

•

- venirse abajo

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Para las expresiones venir al caso, venir de lejos, venir a las manos, venir a menos, venir a pelo, venir de perlas, venirse abajo, venirse encima, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) (a un lugar) to come

vino a Córdoba desde Barcelona — he came to Córdoba from Barcelona

¡ven acá o aquí! — come (over) here!

vino en taxi — he came by taxi

—

vinieron a verme al hospital — they came to see me in hospital

me vienen a recoger en coche — they're coming to pick me up in the car

•¿y todo esto a quéviene? — what's all this in aid of?

¿a qué vienen tantos llantos? — what's all this crying about?

¿y ahora a qué vienes? — what do you want now?

• hacer venir a algn, le hicieron venir desde Londres — they had him come (all the way) from London

hicieron venir al médico — they sent for the doctor, they called out the doctor

• venir (a) por algn/algo — to come for sb/sth

vinieron (a) por el enfermo — they came to pick up the patient, they came for the patient

han venido (a) por el coche — they've come to pick up the car, they've come for the car

venirle a algn con —

no me vengas con historias — don't give me any of your stories

2) (=volver)

¡enseguida o ahora vengo! — I'll be right back! *

cuando vinimos de las vacaciones todo estaba sucio — when we got back from our holiday everything was dirty

3) (=estar) to be

la noticia venía en el periódico — the news was in the paper

viene en la página 47 — it's on page 47

esta palabra no viene en el diccionario — this word isn't in the dictionary

el texto viene en castellano — the text is (written) in Spanish

viene en varios colores — it comes in several colours

4) (=ocurrir) to come

la guerra y todo lo que vino después — the war and everything that happened o came afterwards

ahora viene lo mejor de la película — this is the best bit in the film, the best bit in the film is coming up now

lo veía venir — I could see it coming

- estar a verlas venir

- venga lo que venga

- venir rodado

- las desgracias nunca vienen solas

5) venir de (=provenir) to come from

esta palabra viene del árabe — this word comes from the Arabic

esta especia viene de oriente — this spice comes from the East

la fortuna le viene de su padre — his fortune comes from his father

de ahí vienen muchos problemas — it is the cause of many problems

• la honestidad le viene de familia — honesty runs in her family

6) (=sobrevenir)

de repente le vinieron muchos problemas — a lot of problems suddenly cropped up

le vino un gran dolor de cabeza — he got a terrible headache

le vino la idea de salir — he had the idea of going out

me vinieron ganas de llorar — I felt like crying

- como te o le venga en gana

7) (=quedar)

la falda me viene ancha — the skirt is too loose (for me)

el abrigo te viene algo pequeño — the coat is rather small on o for you

te viene estrecho en la espalda — it's too tight round your shoulders

este puesto de trabajo me viene grande o ancho — this job is beyond me, this job is too much for me

• venir bien, ¿te viene bien el sábado? — is Saturday all right for you?

hoy no me viene bien — today is not convenient for me

eso vendrá bien para el invierno — that will come in handy for the winter *

me vendría bien una copita — I could do with a drink *

• venir mal, mañana me viene mal — tomorrow is inconvenient

no me vendría mal un descanso — I could do with a rest

8) por venir
(=futuro)
las generaciones por venir — future generations, generations to come

lo peor está por venir — the worst is yet o still to come
que viene (=próximo) next
el mes que viene — next month

lo estudiaremos el curso que viene — we'll be studying it next year
venga a (con sentido reiterativo)
yo estoy nerviosísimo y ella venga a mirarme — I'm really nervous and she won't stop staring at me

yo no tenía dinero y el niño venga a pedir chucherías — I didn't have any money and my boy was always o forever asking for little treats

tenía mucha prisa y los periodistas venga a preguntas — I was in a real hurry and the journalists wouldn't stop asking questions

9) (como auxiliar)

a)

—

el desastre vino a turbar nuestra tranquilidad — the disaster upset our peaceful existence

viene a llenar un gran vacío — it fills a big gap

vino a parar o dar a la cárcel — he ended up in jail

• venir a ser, viene a ser 84 en total — it comes to 84 all together

viene a ser lo mismo — it comes to o amounts to the same thing

b) [+ gerund]

eso lo vengo diciendo desde hace tiempo — that's what I've been saying all along

c) [+ participio]

vengo cansado — I'm tired

venía hecho polvo — *he was shattered *

10) ¡venga!
( Esp) *
¡venga, vámonos! — come on, let's go!

¡venga, una canción! — let's have a song!

préstame cinco euros, venga — go on, lend me five euros

-¿quieres que lo hagamos juntos? -¡venga! — "shall we do it together?" - "come on, then"

-¡hasta luego! -¡venga! — "see you later!" - "O.K.!" o"right!"

¡venga ya, no seas pesado! — come on, don't be such a bore!

-me ha tocado la lotería -¡venga ya! — "I've won the lottery" - "you're kidding! *"

2.

See:

venirse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ( a un lugar) to come

vine en tren/avión — I came by train/plane

¿a qué vino? — what did he come by o around for?

¿ha venido el electricista? — has the electrician been?

que venga el encargado! — I want to see the person in charge!

vine dormida todo el tiempo — I slept (for) the whole journey

venir por or (Esp) a por alguien/algo — to come for somebody/something, come to pick somebody/something up

venir a + inf — to come to + inf

ven a ver esto — come and see this

b) ( volver) to come back

ahora vengo — I'll be back in a moment

no vengas tarde — don't be late home o back

c) ( salir)

venir con algo: me vino con un cuento he came up with some excuse; no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands; no me vengas con eso ahora don't give me that (colloq); y ahora viene con que necesita el doble — and now he says he needs double

d) ( sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

me vino una gripe — I came o went down with flu

me vinieron unas ganas de reír... — I felt like bursting out laughing

2)

a) ( tener lugar)

ahora viene esa escena que te conté — that scene I told you about is coming up now

entonces vino la guerra — then the war came

¿qué viene después de las noticias? — what's on after the news?

ya vendrán tiempos mejores — things will get better

b) ( indicando procedencia)

venir de algo — to come from something

viene de la India — it comes from India

le viene de familia — it runs in his family

de ahí viene que tenga deudas — that's why he has debts

¿a qué viene eso? — why do you say that?

¿a qué vienen esos gritos? — what's all the shouting about?

c) ( indicando presentación) to come

viene en tres tamaños — it comes in three sizes

el folleto viene en inglés — the brochure is available in English

d) ( estar incluido)

viene en primera página — it's on the front page

no viene nada sobre la huelga — there's nothing about the strike

3) (+ me/te/le etc)

a) ( quedar) (+ compl)

la camisa te viene ancha — the shirt's too big for you

ese abrigo le viene mal — that coat doesn't suit her

el cargo le viene grande — he isn't up to the job

b) ( convenir) (+ compl)

estas cajas me vendrían muy bien — these boxes would come in handy

¿te viene bien a las ocho? — is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?

el jueves no me viene bien — Thursday's no good for me

me vendría bien un descanso — I could do with a rest

4) (como aux)

a)

venir a + inf: esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this confirms my suspicions; vendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30; el precio viene a ser el mismo — the price works out (about) the same

b)

venir + ger: hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along; viene trabajando aquí desde hace muchos años — he has been working here for many years
2.
venirse v pron (enf)

a) ( a un lugar) to come

se vinieron a pie — they came on foot

¿te vienes al parque? — are you coming to the park?

venirse abajo — persona to go to pieces; techo to fall in, collapse; estante to collapse; ilusiones to go up in smoke; proyectos to fall through

b) ( volver) to come back

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= come.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado came, participio come.

Ex. This article urges children's librarians to attack 'aliteracy' (lack of a desire to read) as well as illiteracy by taking programmes, e.g. story hours, to children who do not come to libraries.

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* ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.

* ir y venir = come and go.

* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.

* no hay mal que por bien no venga = be a blessing in disguise.

* Nombre/Pronombre + vino como anillo al dedo = it worked out beautifully for + Nombre/Pronombre.

* no venir al caso = be immaterial.

* no venir mal + Infinitivo = not hurt to + Infinitivo.

* que viene = incoming.

* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.

* sin venir a cuento = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin venir a pelo = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.

* ven aquí = come over here.

* venir a continuación de + Nombre = come in + Posesivo + footsteps.

* venir a la mente = spring to + mind.

* venir al mundo = come into + the world.

* venir a menos = retrench.

* venir aquí = come over.

* venir a ser lo mismo que = amount to + the same thing as.

* venir bien = be none the worse for (that), suit + best.

* venir como anillo al dedo = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be right as rain, fit + the bill, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir con = come with.

* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.

* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir de mucho tiempo atrás = go back + a long way.

* venir de perilla = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir en son de paz = come in + peace.

* venir instintivamente a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* venir justo después de = come on + the heels of.

* venirle Algo grande a Alguien = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* venirle a Uno a la mente = come to + mind.

* venir muy bien = fit + the bill.

* venir por naturaleza a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* venirse abajo = break down, tumble down, tumble, fall + apart.

* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* verse venir = be on the cards.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ( a un lugar) to come

vine en tren/avión — I came by train/plane

¿a qué vino? — what did he come by o around for?

¿ha venido el electricista? — has the electrician been?

que venga el encargado! — I want to see the person in charge!

vine dormida todo el tiempo — I slept (for) the whole journey

venir por or (Esp) a por alguien/algo — to come for somebody/something, come to pick somebody/something up

venir a + inf — to come to + inf

ven a ver esto — come and see this

b) ( volver) to come back

ahora vengo — I'll be back in a moment

no vengas tarde — don't be late home o back

c) ( salir)

venir con algo: me vino con un cuento he came up with some excuse; no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands; no me vengas con eso ahora don't give me that (colloq); y ahora viene con que necesita el doble — and now he says he needs double

d) ( sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

me vino una gripe — I came o went down with flu

me vinieron unas ganas de reír... — I felt like bursting out laughing

2)

a) ( tener lugar)

ahora viene esa escena que te conté — that scene I told you about is coming up now

entonces vino la guerra — then the war came

¿qué viene después de las noticias? — what's on after the news?

ya vendrán tiempos mejores — things will get better

b) ( indicando procedencia)

venir de algo — to come from something

viene de la India — it comes from India

le viene de familia — it runs in his family

de ahí viene que tenga deudas — that's why he has debts

¿a qué viene eso? — why do you say that?

¿a qué vienen esos gritos? — what's all the shouting about?

c) ( indicando presentación) to come

viene en tres tamaños — it comes in three sizes

el folleto viene en inglés — the brochure is available in English

d) ( estar incluido)

viene en primera página — it's on the front page

no viene nada sobre la huelga — there's nothing about the strike

3) (+ me/te/le etc)

a) ( quedar) (+ compl)

la camisa te viene ancha — the shirt's too big for you

ese abrigo le viene mal — that coat doesn't suit her

el cargo le viene grande — he isn't up to the job

b) ( convenir) (+ compl)

estas cajas me vendrían muy bien — these boxes would come in handy

¿te viene bien a las ocho? — is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?

el jueves no me viene bien — Thursday's no good for me

me vendría bien un descanso — I could do with a rest

4) (como aux)

a)

venir a + inf: esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this confirms my suspicions; vendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30; el precio viene a ser el mismo — the price works out (about) the same

b)

venir + ger: hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along; viene trabajando aquí desde hace muchos años — he has been working here for many years
2.
venirse v pron (enf)

a) ( a un lugar) to come

se vinieron a pie — they came on foot

¿te vienes al parque? — are you coming to the park?

venirse abajo — persona to go to pieces; techo to fall in, collapse; estante to collapse; ilusiones to go up in smoke; proyectos to fall through

b) ( volver) to come back

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= come.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado came, participio come.

Ex: This article urges children's librarians to attack 'aliteracy' (lack of a desire to read) as well as illiteracy by taking programmes, e.g. story hours, to children who do not come to libraries.

* ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.

* ir y venir = come and go.

* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.

* no hay mal que por bien no venga = be a blessing in disguise.

* Nombre/Pronombre + vino como anillo al dedo = it worked out beautifully for + Nombre/Pronombre.

* no venir al caso = be immaterial.

* no venir mal + Infinitivo = not hurt to + Infinitivo.

* que viene = incoming.

* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.

* sin venir a cuento = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sin venir a pelo = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.

* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.

* ven aquí = come over here.

* venir a continuación de + Nombre = come in + Posesivo + footsteps.

* venir a la mente = spring to + mind.

* venir al mundo = come into + the world.

* venir a menos = retrench.

* venir aquí = come over.

* venir a ser lo mismo que = amount to + the same thing as.

* venir bien = be none the worse for (that), suit + best.

* venir como anillo al dedo = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be right as rain, fit + the bill, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir con = come with.

* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.

* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir de mucho tiempo atrás = go back + a long way.

* venir de perilla = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* venir en son de paz = come in + peace.

* venir instintivamente a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* venir justo después de = come on + the heels of.

* venirle Algo grande a Alguien = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* venirle a Uno a la mente = come to + mind.

* venir muy bien = fit + the bill.

* venir por naturaleza a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* venirse abajo = break down, tumble down, tumble, fall + apart.

* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* verse venir = be on the cards.

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venir [ I31 ]

vi

A

1 (a un lugar) to come

vine en tren/avión I came by train/plane

¿puedes venir un momento? can you come here a second?

casi nos matamos viniendo or al venir de Medellín we nearly got killed on our way from o coming from Medellín

¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around o ( BrE) round for?

¿ha venido el electricista? has the electrician been?

¡que venga el encargado! I want to see the person in charge!

vengo de parte del Sr Díaz Mr Díaz sent me, I'm here on behalf of Mr Díaz

¿vienes solo? — no, con un amigo have you come on your own? — no, with a friend

vine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journey

viene furiosa she's furious

venir POR algn to come for sb, come to pick sb up

vienen por mí a las ocho they're coming for me o they're picking me up at eight

venir ( A) POR algo to come for sth, come to pick sth up

vinieron (a) por el pan they came for o came to pick up the bread

venir A + INF:

ven a ver esto come and see this

vienen a pasar unos días con nosotros they're coming to spend a few days with us

a las siete me vienen a buscar they're coming to pick me up at seven

el que venga detrás que arree ( fam); let the next person sort things out

2 (volver) to come back

no vengas tarde don't be late home o back, don't come home o back late

ahora vengo I'll be back in a moment

vino muy cansado del viaje he was very tired when he got back from his trip, he came back very tired from his trip

3 (con excusas, exigencias) venir CON algo:

no me vengas ahora con exigencias don't start making demands now

no me vengas con cuentos I don't want (to hear) any excuses, don't give me any excuses

y ahora viene con que necesita el doble and now he says he needs double

4 (sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):

me vino una gripe I came o went down with flu

me vinieron unas ganas de reír … I felt like bursting out laughing

B

1

(tener lugar): ahora viene esa escena que te conté that scene I told you about is coming up now

entonces vino la guerra then the war came

¿qué viene ahora después de las noticias? what's on after the news?

vino una ola de frío inesperada there was an unexpected cold spell

ya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get better

2 (indicando procedencia) venir DE algo to come FROM sth

una tela que viene de la India a cloth that's made in o that comes from India

esa palabra viene del griego that word comes from Greek

la enfermedad le viene de familia the illness runs in his family

el problema viene ya de lejos the problem goes back a long way

de ahí viene que tenga tantas deudas that's why he has so many debts

3

¿a qué viene/vienen …?: ¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?

¿a qué vienen esos gritos? what's all the shouting about o ( colloq) in aid of?, why all the shouting? ( colloq) what's with all the shouting? ( colloq)

4

(indicando presentación): el folleto viene en inglés y en francés the brochure is available in English and in French, you can get the brochure in English and in French

viene en tres tamaños it comes in three sizes

así venía, yo no lo he tocado it came like that, I haven't touched it

5

(estar incluido): su foto viene en la primera página her picture is on the front page

no viene nada sobre la manifestación de ayer there's nothing about yesterday's demonstration

C

(quedar) «falda/traje» (+ compl): esa camisa te viene ancha that shirt's too big for you

ese abrigo te viene mal that coat doesn't suit you o doesn't look right on you

el cargo le viene grande the job's too much for him, he isn't up to the job

estas cajas me vendrán muy bien para la mudanza these boxes will be useful o ( colloq) will come in handy when I move

¿te viene bien a las ocho? is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?, does eight o'clock suit you?

el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good o not a good day for me, I can't make Thursday

no me vendrían mal unas vacaciones I could do with a vacation

D venir en ( Der):

los abajo firmantes venimos en declarar que … we, the undersigned, hereby declare that …

E ( como aux)

1 venir A + INF:

esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this serves to confirm my suspicions, this confirms my suspicions

vendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30

el precio viene a ser el mismo the price works out (about) the same, they're around the same price

2 venir + GER:

lo venía diciendo yo desde hace mucho tiempo I'd been saying so for ages

viene utilizando nuestros servicios desde hace muchos años he has been using our services for many years

■ venirse

v pron

A ( enf)

1 (a un lugar) to come

se han venido desde Málaga a vernos they've come (all the way) from Malaga to see us

¿te vienes al parque? are you coming to the park?

venirse abajo «persona» to go to pieces;

«techo» to fall in, collapse; «estante» to collapse; «ilusiones» to go up in smoke, fall apart; «proyectos» to fall through, go up in smoke

2 (volver) to come back

estaban de vacaciones pero tuvieron que venirse they were on vacation but they had to come back o come home

B ( arg) (en sentido sexual) to come ( colloq)

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venir ( conjugate venir) verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( a un lugar) to come;

◊ vine en tren I came by train;

¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around for?;
vine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journey;
venir por or (Esp) a por algn/algo to come for sb/sth, come to pick sb/sth up;
la vino a buscar su madre her mother came to pick her up;
ven a ver esto come and see this
b) ( volver) to come back;

◊ ahora vengo I'll be back in a moment;

no vengas tarde don't be late home o back
c) ( salir):

◊ me vino con un cuento he came up with some excuse;

no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands
2
a) ( tener lugar):

◊ ahora viene esa escena que te conté that scene I told you about is coming up now;

¿qué viene después de las noticias? what's on after the news?;
ya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get better
b) ( indicando procedencia) venir de algo to come from sth;

◊ viene de la India it comes from India;

le viene de familia it runs in his family;
¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?
c) ( indicando presentación) to come;

◊ viene en tres tamaños it comes in three sizes

d) ( estar incluido):

◊ viene en primera página it's on the front page;

no viene nada sobre la huelga there's nothing about the strike
3 ( convenir):
◊ estas cajas me vendrían muy bien these boxes would come in handy;

el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good for me;
me vendría bien un descanso I could do with a rest
4 ( como aux):
◊ esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this confirms my suspicions;

hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along
venirse verbo pronominal ( enf)
a) ( a un lugar) to come;

◊ se vinieron a pie they came on foot;

venirse abajo [ persona] to go to pieces;

[ techo] to fall in, collapse;
[ estante] to collapse;
[ ilusiones] to go up in smoke;
[ proyectos] to fall through
b) ( volver) to come back

venir verbo intransitivo
1 to come
ven y mira lo que he dibujado, come and see what I've drawn
2 (llegar) to come: viene el invierno, winter is coming
acaba de venir de la tienda, he's just come from the shop
3 (volver) to come back: vengo en un minuto, I'll be back in a minute
4 (proceder) to come from: estos juguetes vienen de China, these toys come from China
5 (surgir, sobrevenir) me vino la gripe, I went down with flu
(suceder) entonces vino la guerra civil, then came the civil war
6 (quedar) este jersey me viene grande, this sweater is too big for me
7 (aparecer, presentarse) to come: esa información viene en el capítulo dos, that information comes in chapter two
¿viene algo del terremoto?, is there anything about the earthquake?
viene en un estuche verde, it comes in a green case
8 (indicando aproximación) este libro viene a tener unos cien años, this book must be about a hundred years old
♦ Locuciones: venir al mundo, to be born
venir de lejos, to come from afar
' venir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaso
- acercarse
- acudir
- adelantarse
- animarse
- balde
- caso
- comprometerse
- constructor
- constructora
- convenir
- en
- esperar
- familia
- graduación
- gratuitamente
- hacer
- hispanista
- inconveniente
- lástima
- menos
- molestia
- pelo
- precisamente
- sobrevenir
- son
- tejemaneje
- aceptar
- anillo
- aprovechar
- atraer
- corazonada
- cosa
- cuento
- hombre
- importar
- ir
- jalar
- macana
- molestar
- mundo
- parar
- perilla
- poco
- poder
- quedar
- seguir
- soler
- subir
- suponer
English:
amenable
- and
- bank on
- call out
- card
- come
- come along
- come in
- come over
- come round
- family
- handy
- have
- let
- like
- pop over
- shuttle
- spot
- suit
- tale
- taste
- too
- useful
- visit
- walk about
- welcome
- agreeable
- aid
- better
- delighted
- down
- expect
- foot
- get
- obviously
- one
- shall
- thank
- will
- would

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venir

♦ vi

1. [desplazarse, aproximarse] to come;

ayer vino a casa she came to visit us yesterday;

¿de dónde vienes? where have you been?;

vengo del mercado I've come from o been to the market;

venir a/de hacer algo to come to do sth/from doing sth;

¿a qué has venido? why have you come?, what have you come for?;

ven a ayudarme come and help me;

voy y vengo I'll be right back;

he venido (a) por Marta I've come for Marta;

vinieron (a) por mí al aeropuerto they picked me up at the airport;

todos veníamos muy cansados we were all very tired;

vino hablando todo el camino she spent the whole journey talking;

el año/mes que viene next year/month;
RP
venir al teléfono to come to the phone

2. [llegar] to arrive;
[regresar] to get back;
aún no ha venido [llegado] she hasn't arrived yet;
[regresado] she's not back yet;
vendré tarde I'll be late (back);

¿han venido los del gas? has the gas man come yet?;

cuando venga el verano when summer arrives

3. [pasar, ocurrir]
en aquel año vino una recesión there was a recession that year;

¿qué viene ahora? what comes next?;

después de este programa viene una película after this programme there's a movie

4. [proceder, derivarse]
venir de algo to come from sth;

viene de familia rica she's from o she comes from a rich family;

el talento para la música le viene de familia the gift for music runs in the family;

¿de qué árbol viene el caucho? from what tree do we get rubber?;

de ahí viene que te duela la espalda that's why your back is hurting;

viniendo de ella no me sorprende it doesn't surprise me, coming from her

5. Fam [decir, soltar]
venir a alguien con algo to come to sb with sth;

no me vengas con exigencias don't come to me making demands;

¡no me vengas con ésas! don't give me that!;

vino con que le hacía falta el dinero he said he needed the money

6. [hallarse] to be;

su foto viene en primera página his photo is o appears on the front page;

¿dónde viene la sección de deportes? where's the sports section?;

el texto viene en inglés the text is in English;

vienen en todos los tamaños they come in every size;

las anchoas vienen en lata anchovies come in cans o Br tins

7. [acometer, sobrevenir]
me viene sueño I'm getting sleepy;

me venían ganas de vomitar I kept wanting to be sick;

le vinieron ganas de reír he was seized by a desire to laugh;

me ha venido el periodo my period has started;

le vino una tremenda desgracia he suffered a great misfortune

8. [ropa, calzado]
¿qué tal te viene? does it fit all right?;

el abrigo le viene pequeño the coat is too small for her;

este trabajo le viene un poco ancho o [m5] grande he's not really up to this job

9. [convenir]
venir bien/mal a alguien to suit/not to suit sb;

el diccionario me vendrá muy bien the dictionary will come in very useful;

¿qué tal te viene el lunes? how's Monday for you?, how does Monday suit you?;

mañana no me viene bien tomorrow isn't a good day for me, I can't make it tomorrow;

no te vendrían mal unas vacaciones you could use a Br holiday o US vacation

10. [indica aproximación o resultado]
viene a costar un millón it costs almost a million;

esto viene a significar… this effectively means…;

¿cómo has venido a parar aquí? how did you end up here?;

venir a ser to amount to;

viene a ser lo mismo it doesn't make much difference;

venir a menos [negocio] to go downhill;
[persona] to go down in the world;
son una familia venida a menos they're a family which has gone down in the world

11. Fam [orgasmo]
me viene I'm coming

12.
¿a qué viene…?: ¿a qué viene eso? what do you mean by that?, what's that in aid of?;

¿a qué viene tanta amabilidad? why all this kindness?, what's all this kindness in aid of?

♦ v aux

1. [antes de gerundio] [haber estado]
venir haciendo algo to have been doing sth;

vengo diciéndolo desde hace tiempo I've been saying so for some time now;

las peleas vienen sucediéndose desde hace tiempo fighting has been going on for some time;

el desempleo viene siendo el mayor problema unemployment has been the major problem

2. [antes de participio] [haber sido]
los cambios vienen motivados por la presión de la oposición the changes have resulted from pressure on the part of the opposition;

un espectáculo que viene precedido de gran polémica a show which has been surrounded by controversy

♦ See also the pronominal verb venirse

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venir

v/i

1 come;

venir de Lima come from Lima;

venir por o fam

a por algo come for sth, come to collect sth;

viene a ser lo mismo it comes down to the same thing;

venir a menos come down in the world;

le vino una idea an idea occurred to him

2

:

venir bien/mal be convenient/ inconvenient

3 ( sentar)

:

el vestido me viene estrecho this dress is too tight for me

4

:

viene en la página 3 it’s on page 3

5

:

¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?;

no me vengas ahora con … I don’t want to hear your…

6

:

el año que viene next year, the coming year, the year to come

7

:

¡venga! venga aquí, no seas pesado come on!

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venir {87} vi

1) : to come

lo vi venir: I saw him coming

¡venga!: come on!

2) : to arrive

vinieron en coche: they came by car

3) : to come, to originate

sus zapatos vienen de Italia: her shoes are from Italy

4) : to come, to be available

viene envuelto en plástico: it comes wrapped in plastic

5) : to come back, to return

6) : to affect, to overcome

me vino un vahído: a dizzy spell came over me

7) : to fit

te viene un poco grande: it's a little big for you

8) (with the present participle) : to have been

viene entrenando diariamente: he's been training daily

9)

venir a (with the infinitive) : to end up, to turn out

viene a ser lo mismo: it comes out the same

10)

que viene : coming, next

el año que viene: next year

11)

venir bien : to be suitable, to be just right

♦ See also the reflexive verb venirse

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venir vb

1. (en general) to come [pt. came; pp. come]

¿cuándo vendrás a vernos? when will you come to see us?

¿has venido en tren? did you come by train?

2. (volver) to be back

ahora vengo I'll be right back

3. (estar, ser) to be

este pantalón me viene grande these trousers are too big for me

mi teléfono viene en la guía my phone number is in the book

que viene next

el mes que viene next month

¡venga! come on!

¡venga ya! come off it!

venir a la memoria to remember

venir bien to suit

¿te viene bien esta tarde? does this afternoon suit you?

a esa hora me viene mal that time isn't convenient

venir haciendo algo to have been doing something

viene jugando a la lotería desde hace diez años he's been doing the lottery for ten years

Spanish-English dictionary > venir

10 ser

m.

1 being (ente).

ser humano human being

los seres vivos living things

2 ens.

v.

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

fue aquí it was here

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

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

¿de dónde eres? where are you from?

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

es alto/gracioso he is tall/funny

es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult

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

Yo soy buena I am good.

2 to be (to be worth, quantity).

¿cuánto es? how much is it?

son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos

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

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

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

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

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

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

son estudiantes they're students

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

es muy tarde it's rather late

era de noche/de día it was night/day

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

fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness

6 to exist, to live.

7 to be for.

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

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SER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

era, eras, era, éramos, erais, eran.

Past Indicative

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

Future Indicative

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

Conditional

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

Present Subjunctive

sea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

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

Future Subjunctive

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

Imperative

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

Past Participle

sido.

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SER

► abreviatura

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

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1. verb
to be

- ser de
2. noun m.
being

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

1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be

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

es bajo — he's short

es muy callada — she's very quiet

mi padre es calvo — my father's bald

es sorda de nacimiento — she was born deaf

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

era cierto/posible — it was true/possible

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

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

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

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

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

2) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

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

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

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

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

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

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

el que fuera presidente — the former president

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

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

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

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

4) (con predicado introducido por `de')

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

soy de Córdoba — I'm from Cordoba

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

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

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

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

5) (hipótesis, futuro)

será un error — it must be a mistake

¿será cierto? — can it be true?

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

Sentido I

1)

a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos)

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

2)

a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)

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

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

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

b) ( en preguntas)

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

3) ( sumar)

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

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

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

somos diez en total — there are ten of us altogether

4) (causar, significar) to be

aquello fue su ruina — that was his downfall

5) ( resultar)

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

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

6) ( consistir en) to be

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

7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)

ser para algo — to be for something

este agua es para beber — this water is for drinking

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

Sentido II

8) ( usado para enfatizar)

así es como queda mejor — like that it looks best

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

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

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

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

9)

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

10)

lo que es... — (fam)

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

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

11) (en locs)

a no ser que — (+ subj) unless

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

Sentido III

12) ( en el tiempo) to be

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

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

es miércoles — it's Wednesday

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

era primavera — it was spring(time)

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

ser + pp — to be + pp

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

1)

a) ( ente) being

seres sobrenaturales — supernatural beings

b) (individuo, persona)

un ser querido — a loved one

un ser muy especial — a very special person

- ser humano/vivo

2)

a) ( naturaleza)

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

b) ( carácter esencial) essence

3) (Fil) being

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

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I 1.
cópula

1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be

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

es bajo — he's short

es muy callada — she's very quiet

mi padre es calvo — my father's bald

es sorda de nacimiento — she was born deaf

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

era cierto/posible — it was true/possible

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

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

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

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

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

2) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

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

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

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

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

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

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

el que fuera presidente — the former president

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

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

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

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

4) (con predicado introducido por `de')

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

soy de Córdoba — I'm from Cordoba

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

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

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

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

5) (hipótesis, futuro)

será un error — it must be a mistake

¿será cierto? — can it be true?

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

Sentido I

1)

a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos)

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

2)

a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)

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

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

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

b) ( en preguntas)

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

3) ( sumar)

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

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

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

somos diez en total — there are ten of us altogether

4) (causar, significar) to be

aquello fue su ruina — that was his downfall

5) ( resultar)

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

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

6) ( consistir en) to be

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

7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)

ser para algo — to be for something

este agua es para beber — this water is for drinking

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

Sentido II

8) ( usado para enfatizar)

así es como queda mejor — like that it looks best

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

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

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

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

9)

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

10)

lo que es... — (fam)

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

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

11) (en locs)

a no ser que — (+ subj) unless

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

Sentido III

12) ( en el tiempo) to be

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

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

es miércoles — it's Wednesday

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

era primavera — it was spring(time)

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

ser + pp — to be + pp

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

1)

a) ( ente) being

seres sobrenaturales — supernatural beings

b) (individuo, persona)

un ser querido — a loved one

un ser muy especial — a very special person

- ser humano/vivo

2)

a) ( naturaleza)

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

b) ( carácter esencial) essence

3) (Fil) being

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

* * *

ser¹

¹ = being, creature.

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

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

* abducción por seres extraterrestres = alien abduction.

* alimentación del ser humano = human nutrition.

* llegada de seres extraterrestres = alien visitation.

* nutrición del ser humano = human nutrition.

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

* ser extraterrestre = alien creature.

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

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

* ser inteligente = intelligent being.

* ser pensante = sentient being.

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

* ser supremo = supreme being.

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

* ser vivo = living being, sentient being.

* todo ser humano = every living soul.

* tráfico de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.

* trata de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.

ser²

² = be, take + the form of, stand as.

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

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

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

* anhelar ser = ache to be.

* a no ser que = unless.

* así es = that's how it is.

* así sea = amen.

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

* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.

* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.

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

* cómo + ser = what + be like.

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

* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.

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

* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.

* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.

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

* demostrar ser = prove + to be.

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

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

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

* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.

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

* el ser barato = cheapness.

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

* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.

* es = it's [it is].

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

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

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

* es de deducir que = it follows that.

* es de destacar que = significantly.

* es de esperar = hopefully.

* es de esperar que = all being well.

* es de resaltar que = significantly.

* es de suponer que = presumably.

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

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

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

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

* es evidente = clearly.

* es importante destacar = importantly.

* es inevitable que = inevitably.

* es interesante que = interestingly.

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

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

* es más = more important, moreover.

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

* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.

* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.

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

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

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

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

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

* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.

* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.

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

* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.

* llegar a ser = become, develop into.

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

* lo que es aun peor = worse still.

* lo que es peor = what's worse.

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

* lo que + ser = what + be like.

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

* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.

* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.

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

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

* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.

* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.

* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.

* no ser deseable = be undesirable.

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

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

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

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

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

* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.

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

* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.

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

* no ser sino = be nothing but.

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

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

* no ser verdad = be untrue.

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

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

* para ser específico = to be specific.

* para ser franco = in all honesty.

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

* pasar a ser = become, develop into.

* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.

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

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

* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.

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

* puede muy bien ser = could well be.

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

* que fue = one-time.

* que fue común antes = once-common.

* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.

* que puede ser apilado = stacking.

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

* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.

* sentido del ser humano = human sense.

* ser accesible a través de = be available through.

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

* ser acertado = be spot on.

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

* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.

* ser acuciante = be acute.

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

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

* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.

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

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

* ser aficionado a = be fond of.

* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.

* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.

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

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

* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.

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

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

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

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

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

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

* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.

* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.

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

* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.

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

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

* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.

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

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

* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

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

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

* ser algo por ver = be an open question.

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

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

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

* ser amado = loved-one.

* ser amigo de = be buddies with.

* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.

* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.

* ser apropiado = be right.

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

* ser arrestado = be under arrest.

* ser asequible = be available, become + available.

* ser asequible a = be amenable to.

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

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

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

* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.

* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.

* ser aun más = be all the more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.

* ser bueno en = be good at.

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

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

* ser capaz de = be capable of.

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

* ser característico de = be emblematic of.

* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.

* ser caro = be steep.

* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.

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

* ser chulo = be cool.

* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.

* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.

* ser coherente = cohere.

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

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

* ser como mínimo = be no less than.

* ser como una esfera = wrap around.

* ser como un círculo = wrap around.

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

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

* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.

* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.

* ser completo = be all inclusive.

* ser común = be the case (with).

* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.

* ser confuso = be deceiving.

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

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

* ser consciente = sentient being.

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

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

* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.

* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.

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

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

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

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

* ser cortés con = be civil towards.

* ser costumbre = be customary.

* ser creativo = be inventive.

* ser creíble = invoke + belief.

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

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

* ser cuestión de = come down to.

* ser culpable = be to blame.

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

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

* ser de = be a native of.

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

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

* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.

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

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

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

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

* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.

* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.

* ser de dominio público = be public domain.

* ser deficiente = be wanting.

* ser definitivo = be final.

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

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

* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.

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

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

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

* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.

* ser de la noche = night creature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* ser demasiado común = be all too common.

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

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

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

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

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

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

* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.

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

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

* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.

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

* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.

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

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

* ser desconocido para = be alien to.

* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.

* ser desoído = be unheeded.

* ser despiadado = play + hardball.

* ser detenido = be under arrest.

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

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

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

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

* ser de utilidad = be of use.

* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.

* ser diestro en = be skilled at.

* ser difícil = be a stretch.

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

* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.

* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.

* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.

* ser digno de = merit.

* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.

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

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

* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.

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

* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.

* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.

* ser dudoso = be doubtful.

* ser duro = play + hardball.

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

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

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

* ser el asunto = be the point.

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

* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.

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

* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.

* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.

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

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

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

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

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

* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.

* ser elegido = get in.

* ser elevado = be steep.

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

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

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

* ser el límite = be the limit.

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

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

* ser el máximo = be the limit.

* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.

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

* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.

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

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

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

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

* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.

* ser el preludio = usher in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* ser el último grito = be all the rage.

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

* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.

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

* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.

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

* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.

* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.

* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.

* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.

* ser esclavo de = be slave to.

* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.

* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.

* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.

* ser experto en = be skilled at.

* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.

* ser extraño para = be alien to.

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

* ser fácil = be easy.

* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.

* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.

* ser factible de = be amenable to.

* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.

* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.

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

* ser favorable = be a plus.

* ser ficticio = be fiction.

* ser fiel a = cleave to.

* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.

* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.

* ser grosero con = be abusive of.

* ser hábil para = be adroit at.

* ser habitual = be customary.

* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.

* ser hipertenso = be hyper.

* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.

* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.

* ser hora de irse = be time to go.

* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.

* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).

* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser idóneo para = be suited to.

* ser ignorado = be unheeded.

* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.

* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.

* ser ilegal = be against the law.

* ser ilimitado = be boundless.

* ser implacable = play + hardball.

* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.

* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.

* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.

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

* ser imposible = be dead meat.

* ser imprescindible = be a must.

* ser improcedente = be out of order.

* ser imprudente = be reckless.

* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.

* ser incapaz de = be unable to.

* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).

* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser increíble = beggar + belief.

* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.

* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.

* ser indispensable = be a must.

* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.

* ser infundado = be unfounded.

* ser inherente a = inhere in.

* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.

* ser inminente = be on the cards.

* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.

* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.

* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.

* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.

* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.

* ser insignificante de = be slight in.

* ser inteligente = be talented.

* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).

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

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

* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.

* ser intransigente = play + hardball.

* ser inútil = fire + blanks.

* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.

* ser justo = play + fair.

* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.

* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.

* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.

* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.

* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.

* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.

* ser la ciudad de = be home to.

* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.

* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.

* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.

* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.

* ser la costumbre = be customary.

* ser la cuestión = be the point.

* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.

* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.

* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.

* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la excepción = be the exception.

* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.

* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.

* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.

* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.

* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.

* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.

* ser la intención = be the intention.

* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.

* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.

* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.

* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.

* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.

* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.

* ser lamentable = be a pity.

* ser la minoría = be in the minority.

* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.

* ser la novedad = be on the scene.

* ser la obra de = be the work of.

* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.

* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.

* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.

* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.

* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.

* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.

* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.

* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.

* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.

* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.

* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.

* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.

* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.

* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.

* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.

* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.

* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.

* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.

* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.

* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.

* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.

* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.

* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.

* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

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

* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.

* ser maravilloso = sound + great.

* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.

* ser más interno = inner being.

* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.

* ser mayor = be older.

* ser mejor en = be better at.

* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.

* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser menor = be less.

* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.

* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.

* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.

* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* ser molesto = be disturbing.

* ser moroso = be in default.

* ser motivador = be motivating.

* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.

* ser mucho = be a mouthful.

* ser mucho más = be all the more.

* ser mucho más que = be far more than.

* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.

* ser muy alto = be metres high.

* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.

* ser muy antiguo = go ba

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SER

/ser/

feminine

= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión

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ser ( conjugate ser) cópula
1 ( seguido de adjetivos) to be
◊ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1 es bajo/muy callado he's short/very quiet;

es sorda de nacimiento she was born deaf;
es inglés/católico he's English/(a) Catholic;
era cierto it was true;
sé bueno, estate quieto be a good boy and keep still;
que seas muy feliz I hope you'll be very happy;

(+ me/te/le etc)
◊ siempre le he sido fiel I've always been faithful to her;

ver tb imposible, difícil etc
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
◊ el mayor es casado the oldest is married;

es viuda she's a widow;
ver tb estar 1 cópula 2
3 (seguido de nombre, pronombre) to be;
◊ soy abogada I'm a lawyer;

ábreme, soy yo open the door, it's me
4 (con predicado introducido por `de'):
◊ esos zapatos son de plástico those shoes are (made of) plastic;

soy de Córdoba I'm from Cordoba;
es de los vecinos it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors';
no soy de aquí I'm not from around here
5 (hipótesis, futuro):
◊ será un error it must be a mistake;

¿será cierto? can it be true?
verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos):

◊ érase una vez … once upon a time there was …

2
a) (tener lugar, ocurrir):

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

¿dónde fue el accidente? where did the accident happen?
b) ( en preguntas):

◊ ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him;

¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq);
¿qué va a ser de nosotros? what will become of us?
3 ( sumar):
◊ ¿cuánto es (todo)? how much is that (altogether)?;

son 3.000 pesos that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos;
somos diez en total there are ten of us altogether
4 (indicando finalidad, adecuación) ser para algo to be for sth;
◊ este agua es para beber this water is for drinking

( en locs)
◊ a no ser que (+ subj) unless;

¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq);
como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what;
hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done;
el lunes o cuando sea next Monday or whenever;
puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like;
de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml);
¡eso es! that's it!, that's right!;
es que …: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?;
es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim;
lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something;
estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes;
o sea: en febrero, o sea hace un mes in February, that is to say a month ago;
o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested;
o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out;
(ya) sea …, (ya) sea … either …, or …;
sea como sea at all costs;
sea cuando sea whenever it is;
sea donde sea no matter where;
sea quien sea whoever it is;
si no fuera/hubiera sido por … if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for …
( en el tiempo) to be;
◊ ¿qué fecha es hoy? what's the date today?, what's today's date;

serían las cuatro cuando llegó it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived;
ver tb v impers
ser v impers to be;
◊ era primavera it was spring(time)

ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva) to be;
fue construido en 1900 it was built in 1900
■ sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( ente) being;

◊ ser humano/vivo human/living being

b) (individuo, persona):

◊ un ser querido a loved one

2 ( naturaleza):
◊ desde lo más profundo de mi ser from the bottom of my heart

ser
I sustantivo masculino
1 being: es un ser despreciable, he's despicable
ser humano, human being
ser vivo, living being
2 (esencia) essence: eso forma parte de su ser, that is part of him
II verbo intransitivo
1 (cualidad) to be: eres muy modesto, you are very modest
2 (fecha) to be: hoy es lunes, today is Monday
ya es la una, it's one o'clock
3 (cantidad) eran unos cincuenta, there were about fifty people
(al pagar) ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
son doscientas, it is two hundred pesetas
Mat dos y tres son cinco, two and three make five
4 (causa) aquella mujer fue su ruina, that woman was his ruin
5 (oficio) to be a(n): Elvira es enfermera, Elvira is a nurse
6 (pertenencia) esto es mío, that's mine
es de Pedro, it is Pedro's
7 (afiliación) to belong: es del partido, he's a member of the party
es un chico del curso superior, he is a boy from the higher year
8 (origen) es de Málaga, she is from Málaga
¿de dónde es esta fruta? where does this fruit come from?
9 (composición, material) to be made of: este jersey no es de lana, this sweater is not (made of) wool
10 ser de, (afinidad, comparación) lo que hizo fue de tontos, what she did was a foolish thing
11 (existir) Madrid ya no es lo que era, Madrid isn't what it used to be
12 (suceder) ¿qué fue de ella?, what became of her?
13 (tener lugar) to be: esta tarde es el entierro, the funeral is this evening 14 ser para, (finalidad) to be for: es para pelar patatas, it's for peeling potatoes
(adecuación, aptitud) no es una película para niños, the film is not suitable for children
esta vida no es para ti, this kind of life is not for you
15 (efecto) era para llorar, it was painful
es (como) para darle una bofetada, it makes me want to slap his face
no es para tomárselo a broma, it is no joke
16 (auxiliar en pasiva) to be: fuimos rescatados por la patrulla de la Cruz Roja, we were rescued by the Red Cross patrol
17 ser de (+ infinitivo) era de esperar que se marchase, it was to be expected that she would leave
♦ Locuciones: a no ser que, unless
como sea, anyhow
de no ser por..., had it not been for
es más, furthermore
es que..., it's just that...
lo que sea, whatever
o sea, that is (to say)
sea como sea, in any case o be that as it may
ser de lo que no hay, to be the limit
' ser' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acceder
- además
- aficionada
- aficionado
- alardear
- alcanzar
- alimentar
- alta
- alto
- ambicionar
- antigüedad
- aparición
- arma
- atinar
- atorarse
- aúpa
- babear
- básica
- básico
- bendición
- caber
- cacho
- cada
- cafetera
- cafetero
- calco
- callo
- canela
- cansada
- cansado
- cantar
- capaz
- capirote
- carácter
- cardo
- carne
- carné
- caso
- cero
- colarse
- comida
- comidilla
- comido
- conmigo
- conquistador
- conquistadora
- contagiarse
- contemplar
- contienda
English:
accountable
- addicted
- adjust
- allow
- allowance
- ambition
- amount to
- anathema
- anomaly
- arduous
- around
- aspire
- aware
- bad
- be
- beating
- being
- belong
- betray
- big
- bill
- bind over
- bird
- booby trap
- boring
- bounce
- can
- carry
- catch up
- cerebral
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- charm
- chip
- claim
- come into
- come under
- connoisseur
- court
- degree
- deserve
- destroy
- differ
- do
- dodger
- doubly
- due
- ear
- easy
- edit

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ser The auxiliary verb ser is used with the past participle of a verb to form the passive (e.g. la película fue criticada the movie was criticized).

♦ v aux
[para formar la voz pasiva] to be;
fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness;

la propuesta es debatida o [m5] está siendo debatida en el parlamento the proposal is being debated in parliament

♦ v copulativo

1. [con adjetivos, sustantivos, pronombres] [indica cualidad, identidad, condición] to be;

es alto/gracioso he's tall/funny;

soy chileno/chiapaneco I'm Chilean/from Chiapas;

es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult;

sé discreta/paciente be discreet/patient;

es un amigo/el dueño he's a friend/the owner;

son unos amigos míos they're friends of mine;

es el cartero/tu madre it's the postman o US mailman/your mother;

soy yo, ábreme open up, it's me;

soy Víctor [al teléfono] it's Víctor;

la casa es aquella de ahí the house is that one over there;

es un tipo muy simpático he's a very nice guy;

¿es eso verdad? is that true?;

eso no es cierto that isn't true;

es obvio que le gustas it's obvious that he likes you;

no es necesario ir it isn't necessary to go;

es posible que llueva it may rain;

no está mal para ser de segunda mano it's not bad considering it's second-hand;

no pierde sus derechos por ser inmigrante just because he's an immigrant doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights;

te lo dejo en la mitad por ser tú seeing as o because it's you, I'll let you have it half-price;

por ser usted, señora, 15 euros to you, madam, 15 euros;

que seas muy feliz I wish you every happiness, I hope you'll be very happy;

¡será imbécil el tipo! the guy must be stupid!;

este restaurante ya no es lo que era this restaurant isn't as good as it used to be o isn't what it used to be;
RP Fam
ser loco por algo to be wild about sth

2. [con sustantivos, adjetivos] [indica empleo, dedicación, estado civil, religión] to be;

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

son estudiantes they're students;

para ser juez hay que trabajar mucho you have to work very hard to be o become a judge;

es padre de tres hijos he's a father of three;

es soltero/casado/divorciado he's single/married/divorced;

era viuda she was a widow;

son budistas/protestantes they are Buddhists/Protestants;

el que fuera gobernador del estado the former governor of the state;

Comp
Am Fam
¿tú eres o te haces? are you stupid or what?;

Comp
RP Fam
¿vos sos o te hacés? are you stupid or what?

3. [con "de"] [indica material, origen, propiedad]
ser de [estar hecho de] to be made of;
[provenir de] to be from; [pertenecer a] to belong to;
un juguete que es todo de madera a completely wooden toy, a toy made completely of wood;

¿de dónde eres? where are you from?;

estas pilas son de una linterna these batteries are from a torch;

¿es de usted este abrigo? is this coat yours?, does this coat belong to you?;

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

portarse así es de cobardes only cowards behave like that, it's cowardly to behave like that

4. [con "de"] [indica pertenencia a grupo]
ser de [club, asociación, partido] to be a member of;

¿de qué equipo eres? [aficionado] which team o who do you support?;

soy del Barcelona I support Barcelona;

ser de los que… to be one of those people who…;

ése es de los que están en huelga he is one of those on strike;

no es de las que se asustan por cualquier cosa she's not one to get scared easily

♦ vi

1. [ocurrir, tener lugar] to be;

fue aquí it was here;

¿cuándo es la boda? when's the wedding?;

la final era ayer the final was yesterday;

¿cómo fue lo de tu accidente? how did your accident happen?;

¿qué fue de aquel amigo tuyo? what happened to that friend of yours?;

¿qué es de Pablo? how's Pablo (getting on)?

2. [constituir, consistir en] to be;

fue un acierto que nos quedáramos en casa we were right to stay at home;

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

su ambición era dar la vuelta al mundo her ambition was to travel round the world;

tratar así de mal a la gente es buscarse problemas treating people so badly is asking for trouble

3. [con fechas, horas] to be;

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

hoy es jueves today's Thursday, it's Thursday today;

¿qué (fecha) es hoy? what's the date today?, what date is it today?;

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

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

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

serán o [m5] deben de ser las tres it must be three (o'clock)

4. [con precios] to be;

¿cuánto es? how much is it?;

son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos;

¿a cómo son esos tomates? how much are those tomatoes?

5. [con cifras, en operaciones] to be;

ellos eran unos 500 there were about 500 of them;

11 por 100 son 1.100 11 times 100 is 1,100

6. [servir, ser adecuado]
ser para to be for;

este trapo es para (limpiar) las ventanas this cloth is for (cleaning) the windows;

este libro es para niños this book is for children;

la ciudad no es para mí the city isn't for me

7. [con "de" más infinitivo] [indica necesidad, posibilidad]
es de desear que… it is to be hoped that…;

era de esperar que pasara algo así it was to be expected that something like that would happen;

es de suponer que aparecerá presumably, he'll turn up;

es de temer cuando se enoja she's really scary when she gets angry

8. [para recalcar, poner énfasis]
ése es el que me lo contó he's the one who told me;

lo que es a mí, no me llamaron they certainly didn't call me, they didn't call me, anyway;

¿es que ya no te acuerdas? don't you remember any more, then?, you mean you don't remember any more?

9. [indica excusa, motivo]
es que no me hacen caso but o the thing is they don't listen to me;

es que no vine porque estaba enfermo the reason I didn't come is that I was ill, I didn't come because I was ill, you see;

¿cómo es que no te han avisado? how come they didn't tell you?

10. Literario [existir]
Platón, uno de los grandes sabios que en el mundo han sido Plato, one of the wisest men ever to walk this earth

11. [en frases]
a no ser que venga unless she comes;

tengo que conseguirlo (sea) como sea I have to get it one way or another;

hay que evitar (sea) como sea que se entere we have to prevent her from finding out at all costs o no matter what;

hazlo cuando sea do it whenever;

de no ser/haber sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;

de no ser por él no estaríamos vivos if it weren't for him, we wouldn't be alive;

de no ser así otherwise;

de ser así if that should happen;

déjalo donde sea leave it anywhere o wherever;

érase una vez, érase que se era once upon a time;

dile lo que sea, da igual tell her anything o whatever, it doesn't make any difference;

haré lo que sea para recuperar mi dinero I will do whatever it takes o anything to get my money back;

se enfadó, y no era para menos she got angry, and not without reason;

no sea que…, no vaya a ser que… in case…;

la llamaré ahora no sea que luego me olvide I'll call her now in case I forget later;

Estados Unidos y Japón, o sea, las dos economías mundiales más importantes the United States and Japan, that is to say o in other words, the two most important economies in the world;

50 euros, o sea unas 8.300 pesetas 50 euros, that's about 8,300 pesetas;

o sea que no quieres venir so you don't want to come then?;

por si fuera poco as if that wasn't enough;

habla con quien sea talk to anyone;

sea quien sea no abras la puerta don't open the door, whoever it is;

si no fuera/hubiera sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;
Am
siendo que… seeing that o as…, given that…;
Am
siendo que tienes la plata, cómprate el vestido más caro seeing as o since you've got the money, buy yourself the more expensive dress

♦ v impersonal
[indica tiempo] to be;
es muy tarde it's rather late;

era de noche/de día it was night/day

♦ nm

1. [ente] being;

seres de otro planeta beings from another planet

Comp
ser humano human being;
Ser Supremo Supreme Being;

los seres vivos living things

2. [persona] person;

sus seres queridos his loved ones

3. [existencia]
mis padres me dieron el ser my parents gave me my life

4. [esencia, naturaleza] being;

la quiero con todo mi ser I love her with all my being o soul

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SER

f abr (= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) network of independent Spanish radio stations

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ser {77} vi

1) : to be

él es mi hermano: he is my brother

Camila es linda: Camila is pretty

2) : to exist, to live

ser, o no ser: to be or not to be

3) : to take place, to occur

el concierto es el domingo: the concert is on Sunday

4) (used with expressions of time, date, season)

son las diez: it's ten o'clock

hoy es el 9: today's the 9th

5) : to cost, to come to

¿cuánto es?: how much is it?

6) (with the future tense) : to be able to be

¿será posible?: can it be possible?

7)

ser de : to come from

somos de Managua: we're from Managua

8)

ser de : to belong to

ese lápiz es de Juan: that's Juan's pencil

9)

es que : the thing is that

es que no lo conozco: it's just that I don't know him

10)

¡sea! : agreed!, all right!

11)

sea... sea : either... or

ser v aux (used in passive constructions) : to be

la cuenta ha sido pagada: the bill has been paid

él fue asesinado: he was murdered

ser nm

: being

ser humano: human being

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ser¹ n (ente) being

ser humano human being

ser vivo living creature

ser² vb

1. (en general) to be

mi amigo es alemán my friend is German

es médico he's a doctor

el cuadro es de Picasso the painting is by Picasso

cinco más cinco son diez five plus five are ten

serán quince euros that'll be fifteen euros

somos cinco there are five of us

la fiesta es el sábado the party is on Saturday

el presidente fue asesinado the president was murdered

2. (estar hecho) to be made

la mesa es de madera the table is made of wood

3. (pertenecer) to belong

este libro es de María this book belongs to María / this book is María's

a no ser que unless

a no ser que llueva unless it rains

érase una vez once upon a time

Spanish-English dictionary > ser

11 querer

m.

love.

v.

1 to want.

quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle

¿quieren ustedes algo más? would you like anything else?

haz lo que quieras do what you want o like, do as you please o like

querer que alguien haga algo to want somebody to do something

quiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do it

queremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for you

quisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…

¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?

qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to me

ven cuando quieras come whenever you like o want

no me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want to

queriendo on purpose

sin querer accidentally

querer decir to mean

¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?

querer es poder where there's a will there's a way

Quiero paz I want peace.

Quiero un taxi I need a taxi.

2 to love.

te quiero I love you

Yo quiero a mi esposo I love my husband.

3 to want to, to be willing to, to desire to, to have a desire to.

Quiero estudiar I want to study.

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QUERER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

quiero, quieres, quiere, queremos, queréis, quieren.

Past Indicative

quise, quisiste, quiso, quisimos, quisisteis, quisieron.

Future Indicative

querré, querrás, querrá, querremos, querréis, querrán.

Conditional

querría, querrías, querría, querríamos, querríais, querrían.

Present Subjunctive

quiera, quieras, quiera, queramos, queráis, quieran.

Imperfect Subjunctive

quisiera, quisieras, quisiera, quisiéramos, quisierais, quisieran;

quisiese, quisieses, quisiese, quisiésemos, quisieseis, quisiesen.

Future Subjunctive

quisiere, quisieres, quisiere, quisiéremos, quisiereis, quisieren.

Imperative

quiere (tú), quiera (él/Vd.), queramos (nos.), quered (vos.), quieran (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to want

2) love

3) like

•

- querer decir

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Para la expresión querer decir, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) [a una persona] (=amar) to love; (=apreciar) to like

¡te quiero! — I love you!

quiero mucho a mis abuelos — I love my grandparents very much

no estoy enamorado, pero la quiero mucho — I'm not in love with her, but I'm very fond of her

la quiero con locura — I'm madly in love with her

me quiere... no me quiere — [deshojando una margarita] she loves me... she loves me not

en la oficina lo quieren mucho — he is well liked at the office

• querer [bien] a algn — to want the best for sb

• [hacerse] querer por algn — to endear o.s. to sb

• querer [mal] a algn — to wish sb ill

- ¡por lo que más quieras!

- querer a algn como a la niña de sus ojos

la quiere como a la niña de sus ojos — she's the apple of his eye, he dotes on her

2) (=desear)

a) [+ objeto] to want

¿cuál quieres? — which one do you want?

¿qué más quieres? — (lit) what else do you want?; iró what more do you want?

hace lo que quiere — she does what she wants {o} as she pleases

se lo di, pero no lo quiso — I gave it to him, but he didn't want (to take) it

¡lo que quieras! — as you wish!, have it your own way!

¿quieres un café? — would you like some coffee?

• querer [pelea] — to be looking for trouble

• [todo] lo que tú quieras, será muy feo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es muy buena persona — he may be ugly and all that, but he's a very nice person

b) + infin to want

querer hacer algo — to want to do sth

quiere ser ingeniero — he wants to be an engineer

lleva días que no quiere comer — she's been off her food for several days

¿qué quieres comer hoy? — what would you like for dinner today?

no quiso pagar — he refused to pay, he wouldn't pay

ha querido quedarse en casa — he preferred to stay at home

c)

• querer [que] algn haga algo — to want sb to do sth

no quiero que vayas — I don't want you to go

el destino quiso que volvieran a verse — fate decreed that they should see each other again

la tradición quiere que... — tradition has it that...

este quiere que le rompan la cabeza — * this guy is asking to get his head kicked in *

¿quieres que me crea que tú solo te has bebido todo el whisky? — are you asking me to believe that you drank all the whisky by yourself?

• ¿qué quieres que te [diga]? — what can I say?

• ¿qué quieres que le [haga]?, si se va por ahí sin hacer caso, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if he goes off without taking any notice, what am I supposed to do {o} what can I do about it?

si estudio y no apruebo, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if I study and still don't pass, what can I do?

• ¡[qué más] quisiera yo! — if only I could!

¿qué más quisiera yo que ver juntos a mis hijos? — what more could I wish for {o} want than to see my children together?

3) (=tener intención de)
+ infin
no quería hacerte daño — I didn't mean to hurt you

al querer abrir la botella, saltó el tapón — the cork exploded while she was trying to open the bottle

quiso hacerlo pero no pudo — he tried to do it but he couldn't

4) [pidiendo algo]

quería dos kilos de patatas, por favor — I'd like two kilos of potatoes, please, could I have two kilos of potatoes, please?

¿quieres darme tu nueva dirección? — would {o} could you give me your new address?

¿querría participar en nuestra oferta? — would you like to take advantage of our offer?

¿cuánto quieren por el coche? — what are they asking for the car?, how much do they want for the car?

5) (=requerir)

¿para qué me querrá? — I wonder what he wants me for?, what can he want me for?

el traje quiere un sombrero ancho — that dress needs a big hat to go with it

6) [uso impersonal]

quería amanecer — dawn was about to break

quiere llover — it looks like rain

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) (=desear)

¿quieres? — [ofreciendo algo] do you want some?, would you like some?

lo hago porque quiero — I do it because I want to

-¿quieres casarte conmigo? -sí, quiero — "will you marry me?" - "yes, I will"

-¿puedes enviar tú el correo? -como usted quiera — "could you take the post?" - "as you wish"

mientras el jefe no quiera, no hay nada que hacer — as long as the boss is opposed, there's nothing to be done {o} nothing we can do about it

• ven [cuando] quieras — come whenever you like

como quiere —

¡está como quiere! — Esp ** she's a bit of all right! **

tiene tanto dinero que vive como quiere — he's so rich he can live as he pleases

- quiera o no

quieras o no, eso cambiará nuestras vidas — whether you like it or not, that's going to change our lives

con el cambio de trabajo, quieras que no, se ha animado un poco — you may agree or disagree, but the fact is he's perked up a bit since he changed jobs

- querer es poder

2) (=tener intención)

lo hizo queriendo — he did it deliberately {o} on purpose

lo hizo sin querer — he didn't mean to do it, he did it inadvertently

3)

como quiera que — = comoquiera

donde quiera que — = dondequiera

3.

See:

quererse

4.

SUSTANTIVO MASCULINO

cosas del querer — affairs of the heart

dimitieron por culpa de algún querer — they resigned because of love affairs

tener querer a — to be fond of

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I
masculino love

las penas del querer — the pangs of love
II 1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( amar) to love

se hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people

sus alumnos lo quieren mucho — his pupils are very fond of him

me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not

por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!

querer bien a alguien — to be fond of somebody

querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)

quien bien te quiere te hará llorar — sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind

Sentido II

2)

a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)

quiero una casa más grande — I want a bigger house

no sabe lo que quiere — she doesn't know what she wants

quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room

haz lo que quieras — do as you like

¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?

hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like

quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not

iba a hacerlo pero él no quiso — I was going to do it but he didn't want me to

será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...

tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?

no quiero — I don't want to

querer + INF — to want to + inf

quiero ir — I want to go

quisiera reservar una mesa — I'd like to book a table

quisiera poder ayudarte — I wish I could help you

ya quisiera yo estar en su lugar! — I'd change places with him any day!

no quiso comer nada — she wouldn't eat anything

querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf

quiero que estudies más — I want you to study harder

¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?

qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...

qué quieres que (le) haga! — what can you do?

querer es poder — where there's a will there's a way

b) ( al ofrecer algo)

¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?

c) ( introduciendo un ruego)

querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?

3) (en locs)

como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however

como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...

como quiera que se mire — whichever way you look at it

cuando quiera que — whenever

donde quiera que — wherever

queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)

4) ( como precio)

querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?

5) ( referido a cosas inanimadas)

el coche no quiere arrancar — the car won't start

el destino así lo quiso — it was destined to be

parece que quiere llover — it looks as if it's going to rain
2.
quererse v pron (recípr)

se quieren mucho — they love each other very much

se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers

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= want, be after, wanna [want to].

Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.

Ex. On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.

Ex. Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.

Ex. When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.

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* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.

* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.

* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.

* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.

* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.

* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.

* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.

* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.

* hacerse querer = endear.

* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.

* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.

* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.

* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.

* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.

* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.

* querer decir = mean.

* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.

* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.

* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* quiera Dios que = God willing.

* si Dios quiere = God willing.

* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.

* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.

* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.

* sin quererlo = unwantedly.

* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.

* * *
I
masculino love

las penas del querer — the pangs of love
II 1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( amar) to love

se hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people

sus alumnos lo quieren mucho — his pupils are very fond of him

me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not

por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!

querer bien a alguien — to be fond of somebody

querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)

quien bien te quiere te hará llorar — sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind

Sentido II

2)

a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)

quiero una casa más grande — I want a bigger house

no sabe lo que quiere — she doesn't know what she wants

quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room

haz lo que quieras — do as you like

¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?

hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like

quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not

iba a hacerlo pero él no quiso — I was going to do it but he didn't want me to

será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...

tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?

no quiero — I don't want to

querer + INF — to want to + inf

quiero ir — I want to go

quisiera reservar una mesa — I'd like to book a table

quisiera poder ayudarte — I wish I could help you

ya quisiera yo estar en su lugar! — I'd change places with him any day!

no quiso comer nada — she wouldn't eat anything

querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf

quiero que estudies más — I want you to study harder

¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?

qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...

qué quieres que (le) haga! — what can you do?

querer es poder — where there's a will there's a way

b) ( al ofrecer algo)

¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?

c) ( introduciendo un ruego)

querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?

3) (en locs)

como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however

como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...

como quiera que se mire — whichever way you look at it

cuando quiera que — whenever

donde quiera que — wherever

queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)

4) ( como precio)

querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?

5) ( referido a cosas inanimadas)

el coche no quiere arrancar — the car won't start

el destino así lo quiso — it was destined to be

parece que quiere llover — it looks as if it's going to rain
2.
quererse v pron (recípr)

se quieren mucho — they love each other very much

se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers

* * *

= want, be after, wanna [want to].

Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.

Ex: On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.

Ex: Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.

Ex: When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.

* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.

* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.

* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.

* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.

* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.

* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.

* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.

* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.

* hacerse querer = endear.

* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.

* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.

* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.

* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.

* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.

* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.

* querer decir = mean.

* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.

* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.

* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* quiera Dios que = God willing.

* si Dios quiere = God willing.

* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.

* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.

* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.

* sin quererlo = unwantedly.

* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.

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querer¹

masculine

love

sufre por culpa de un querer he is suffering because of an unhappy love affair

las penas del querer the pangs of love

¡niña de mi querer! my dear child!

querer² [ E24 ]

vt

A (amar) to love

me gusta, pero no lo quiero I like him, but I don't love him o I'm not in love with him

quiere mucho a sus sobrinos/su país he loves his nephews/his country very much

quiere con locura a su nieta she absolutely dotes on her granddaughter

es una persona que se hace querer he's the sort of person who endears himself to you

sus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him, he's well liked by his pupils

me quiere, no me quiere (al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not

¡por lo que más quieras! ¡no me abandones! for pity's sake o for God's sake! don't leave me!

¡Antonio, por lo que más quieras! ¡baja el volumen! Antonio, turn the volume down, for heaven's sake o for goodness sake!

querer bien a algn to be fond of sb, care about sb

querer mal a algn to have it in for sb ( colloq)

quien bien te quiere te hará llorar sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind

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(expresando deseo, intención, voluntad): quiere un tren para su cumpleaños he wants a train for his birthday

¿que querían, chicas? can I help you, girls?, what can I do for you, girls?

quería un kilo de uvas I'd like a kilo of grapes

quisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double room

no sabe lo que quiere she doesn't know what she wants

haz lo que quieras do as you like, do as you please

¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?

¿cuándo/cómo lo podemos hacer? — cuando/como tú quieras when/how can we do it? — whenever/however you like o any time/any way you like

¿nos vemos a las siete? — como quieras shall we meet at seven? — if you like

quiera o no quiera, tendrá que hacerlo he'll have to do it, whether he likes it or not

iba a llamar al médico pero él no quiso I was going to call the doctor but he wouldn't let me o he said no

¿quieres por esposo a Diego Sosa Díaz? — sí, quiero will/do you take Diego Sosa Díaz to be your lawfully wedded husband? — I will/do

¿qué querrán esta vez? I wonder what they want this time

será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es insoportable he may be very smart and all that, but personally I can't stand him

tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?

dejemos esto para otro día ¿quieres? let's leave this for another day, shall we o can we?

querer + INF to want to + INF

¿quiere usted hacer algún comentario? do you want to o ( frml) do you wish to make any comment?

no sé si querrá hacerlo I don't know if she'll want to do it o if she'll do it

hacía tiempo que quería decírselo I'd been meaning/wanting to tell him for some time

quisiera reservar una mesa para dos I'd like to book a table for two

quisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you

¡ya quisiera yo estar en su lugar! I'd change places with him any day!

no creo que quiera prestártelo I don't think she'll (be willing to) lend it to you

cuando se quiera dar cuenta será demasiado tarde by the time he realizes it'll be too late

nosotros nos fuimos temprano pero él quiso quedarse we left early but he stayed/decided to stay/ wanted to stay/chose to stay

no quiso escuchar razones he wouldn't listen to reason

no quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything, she refused to eat anything

quería hacerlo sola pero no habría podido she wanted to do it on her own but she wouldn't have been able to

quiso hacerlo sola pero no pudo she tried to do it on her own but she couldn't

querer QUE algn/algo + SUBJ to want sb/sth to + INF

quisiera que alguien me explicara por qué could someone please explain why?

¿qué quieres que traiga? what do you want o what would you like me to bring?

¿por qué lo dejaste entrar? — ¿qué querías que hiciera? why did you let him in? — what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?

quiso que nos quedáramos a cenar y no tuvimos más remedio she insisted we stay for dinner and we couldn't say no o we couldn't refuse

¿tú quieres que acabemos en la cárcel? do you want us to end up in jail?, are you trying to get us put in jail?

la etiqueta quiere que uno lleve sombrero etiquette requires one to wear a hat

su teoría quiere que … his theory has it that …

querer es poder where there's a will there's a way

2 ( en locs):

como quiera que (de cualquier manera que) however;

(ya que, como) ( liter) since

como quiera que haya sido, creo que deberías disculparte whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened, I still think you should apologize

cuando quiera que whenever

donde quiera que wherever

¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …

¡qué quieres que (le) haga! what can you do?

ya sé que no debería fumar, pero no puedo dejarlo ¡qué quieres que le haga! I know I shouldn't smoke but well, what can you do? I can't give up

quieras que no ( fam): quieras que no, ha ido mejorando desde que fue al curandero believe it or not, she's been getting better ever since she went to see that faith healer

la decisión, quieras que no, nos va a afectar a todos whether we like it or not, the decision is going to affect us all, there's no getting away from the fact that the decision is going to affect us all

quieras que no, yo he notado la diferencia I have to say o admit that it's made a difference

el quiero y no puedo: con ese quiero y no puedo inspiran hasta lástima it's rather pathetic how they're always trying to be something they aren't

¡está como quiere! (Esp, Méx fam); (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! ( colloq), he's/she's a bit of all right! ( BrE colloq); (tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made ( colloq)

3

(al ofrecer algo): ¿quieres algo de beber? would you like o ( less frml) do you want something to drink?

4 (introduciendo un pedido) querer + INF:

¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?

¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?

¿te quieres callar? will you be quiet?, be quiet, will you?

¿quieres hacerme el favor de no interrumpirme? would you please stop interrupting me?

¿quieres decirme qué has hecho con mi abrigo? would you mind telling me what you've done with my coat?

5 (como precio) querer algo POR algo:

¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?

6

queriendo/sin querer: estoy segura de que lo hizo queriendo I'm sure he did it on purpose o deliberately

perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to

no te pongas así, lo hizo sin querer don't be like that, he didn't do it deliberately o on purpose

7

querer decir to mean

¿qué quiere decir `democracia'? what does `democracy' mean?

¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?

8

(referido a cosas inanimadas): el coche no quiere arrancar the car won't start

el destino quiso que se volvieran a encontrar they were destined to meet again

parece que quiere llover/nevar it looks as if it's going to rain/snow, it looks like rain/snow

hace horas que quiere salir el sol the sun's been trying to break through for hours

■ quererse

v pron

( recípr):

se quieren como hermanos they're like brothers

hombre, si se quieren ¿por qué no han de casarse? well, if they love each other, why shouldn't they get married?

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querer ( conjugate querer) verbo transitivo ( amar) to love;
◊ te querré siempre I'll always love you;

sus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him;
¡por lo que más quieras! for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
1
a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad):

◊ no sabe lo que quiere she doesn't know what she wants;

quisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double room;
¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?;
hazlo cuando/como quieras do it whenever/however you like;
iba a hacerlo pero él no quiso I was going to do it but he didn't want me to;
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?;
no quiero I don't want to;
quiero ir I want to go;
quisiera reservar una mesa I'd like to book a table;
quisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you;
no quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything;
quiero que estudies más I want you to study harder;
¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …;
el destino así lo quiso it was destined to be;
querer es poder where there's a will there's a way
b) ( al ofrecer algo):

◊ ¿quieres un café? would you like a coffee?;

( menos formal) do you want a coffee?
c) ( introduciendo un pedido):

◊ ¿querrías hacerme un favor? could you do me a favor?;

¿te quieres callar? be quiet, will you?
2 ( en locs)
◊ cuando quiera que whenever;

donde quiera que wherever;
queriendo ( adrede) on purpose, deliberately;
sin querer accidentally;
fue sin querer it was an accident;
querer decir to mean;
¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?
3 ( como precio):
◊ ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?

quererse verbo pronominal ( recípr):
◊ se quieren mucho they love each other very much

querer
I verbo transitivo
1 (a alguien) to love
2 (algo) to want, wish ➣ Ver nota en want
3 (intención, ruego, ofrecimiento) to like: ¿quieres otra taza de té?, would you like another cup of tea?
¿quieres callarte?, will you shut up?
II sustantivo masculino love, affection
♦ Locuciones: quieras o no, tendrás que oírme, you'll have to listen to me, whether you want to or not
querer decir, to mean
ser algo un quiero y no puedo, to try to make people think that one is more affluent than one actually is
como quiera que, since: como quiera que no pueden vernos, no saben qué aspecto tenemos, since they can't see us, they don't know what we look like
sin querer, unintentionally, by accident

' querer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adorar
- berrido
- decir
- desabrocharse
- desear
- significar
- gustar
- ofrecer
- pisar
- pisotón
- querré
- quiera
- quise
- sin
English:
accident
- accidentally
- attached
- blurt out
- cherish
- chew
- clear
- delete
- endear
- fancy
- feel
- hand
- like
- love
- mean
- mistake
- off
- please
- slip out
- truck
- unintentionally
- unwittingly
- want
- will
- wish
- aim
- care
- denial
- inadvertently
- intend
- unwilling
- way

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querer

♦ vt

1. [amar] to love;

te quiero I love you;

lo quiero como a un hermano I love him like a brother;

es muy querida por todo el mundo she is much loved by everyone;

me quiere, no me quiere [deshojando margarita] she loves me, she loves me not;

¡por lo que más quieras, cállate! for heaven's sake shut up!;

querer bien a alguien to care a lot about sb;

querer mal a alguien to wish sb ill;

Prov

quien bien te quiere te hará llorar you have to be cruel to be kind

2. [desear] to want;

quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle;

dime lo que quieres tell me what you want;

lo único que quiero o [m5] todo lo que quiero es un poco de comprensión all I want o all I ask for is a little understanding;

¿qué es lo que quieres ahora? [con tono de enojo] what do you want now?, what is it now?;

haz lo que quieras do what you want o like, do as you please o like;

querer hacer algo to want to do sth;

quiere explicártelo, te lo quiere explicar she wants to explain it to you;

no quiso ayudarnos she didn't want to help us;

era muy tarde pero tú querías quedarte it was very late, but you insisted on staying o would stay o you wanted to stay;

quisiera informarme o [m5] que me informaran sobre vuelos a Nueva York I'd like some information about flights to New York;

quisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…;

¡eso quisiera yo saber! that's what I want to know!;

¡ya quisieran muchos tener tu suerte! a lot of people would be very grateful to be as lucky as you!;

el maldito clavo no quiere salir the damn nail won't o refuses to come out;

querer que alguien haga algo to want sb to do sth;

quiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do it;

querer que pase algo to want sth to happen;

queremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for you;

el azar quiso que nos volviéramos a ver fate decreed that we should see each other again;

como quien no quiere la cosa as if it were nothing;

qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to me;

¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?;

alto, guapo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero no me gusta sure, he's tall, handsome and all that, but I don't find him attractive;

Prov

el que algo quiere, algo le cuesta no pain, no gain

3. [en preguntas, ofrecimientos, ruegos] [con amabilidad]
¿quieren ustedes algo más/algo de postre? would you like anything else/anything for dessert?;

¿quieres un pitillo? do you want a cigarette?;

¿quiere decirle a su amigo que pase? could you tell your friend to come in, please?;

¿querrías explicarme qué ha pasado aquí? would you mind explaining what happened here?;

¿quieres por esposo a Francisco? do you take Francisco to be your lawfully wedded husband?

4. [pedir]
querer algo (por) to want sth (for);

¿cuánto quieres por la casa? how much do you want for the house?

5. Irónico [dar motivos para]
tú lo que quieres es que te pegue you're asking for a smack;

¿quieres que te atropelle el tren o qué? do you want to get run over by a train or something?

6. [en naipes] [aceptar apuesta]
quiero tus cinco mil I'll see your five thousand

♦ vi

to want;

ven cuando quieras come whenever you like o want;

cuando quieras [estoy listo] ready when you are;

no me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want to;

si quieres, lo dejamos we can forget about it if you like;

quieras o no, quieras que no (whether you) like it or not;

pásame el martillo, ¿quieres? pass me the hammer, would you?;

déjame en paz, ¿quieres? leave me alone, will you?;
Fam
le pedí que lo dejara, pero que si quieres I asked him to stop, but would he?;

queriendo on purpose;

ha sido queriendo he did it on purpose;

hacer algo sin querer to do sth accidentally;

lo siento, ha sido sin querer sorry, it was an accident;

querer decir to mean;

¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?;

¿sabes lo que quiere decir “procrastination”? do you know what “procrastination” means?;

“NB” quiere decir “nota bene” “NB” stands for “nota bene”;

Comp
Fam
está como quiere [es guapísimo] he's gorgeous;
[en una situación ideal] he's got it made;
Prov

querer es poder where there's a will there's a way

♦ v impersonal
[haber atisbos de]
parece que quiere llover it looks like rain

♦ nm
[amor] love;
las cosas del querer matters of the heart

♦ See also the pronominal verb quererse

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querer

1 v/t

1 ( desear) want;

quisiera … I would like …;

quieras que no … like it or not …;

sin querer unintentionally

2 ( amar) love;

querer bien a alguien be fond of s.o.;

querer mal a alguien not care for s.o.;

por lo que más quieras for pity’s sake, for the love of God

3 ( esperar)

:

¡qué más quieres! what more do you want o expect!;

¿qué quieres que (le) haga? what do you expect me to do?

4

:

querer decir mean;

quiere decir it means;

¡que si quieres! irón no way!

5

:

como quiera que however

querer

2 m love

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querer {64} vt

1) desear: to want, to desire

quiere ser profesor: he wants to be a teacher

¿cuánto quieres por esta computadora?: how much do you want for this computer?

2) : to love, to like, to be fond of

te quiero: I love you

3) (indicating a request)

¿quieres pasarme la leche?: please pass the milk

4)

querer decir : to mean

5)

sin querer : unintentionally

querer vi

: like, want

si quieras: if you like

querer nm

: love, affection

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querer vb

1. (desear) to want

quiero volver a casa I want to go home

quería una manzana he wanted an apple

quieren que vayas en seguida they want you to go immediately

En inglés I want resulta demasiado directo si queremos pedir algo con educación. En estos casos se suele decir I'd like con please

I'd like a kilo of potatoes, please quiero un kilo de patatas

Para pedir que alguien haga algo, se dice could you o would you con please

could you pass me the salt, please? ¿quieres acercarme la sal?

would you please be quiet? ¿quieres callarte?

could you close the door, please? cierra la puerta, ¿quieres?

2. (amar) to love

quiero mucho a mis padres I love my parents very much

como quieras as you wish

haz lo que quieras do what you like

sin querer accidentally

lo hice sin querer I didn't mean to do it / it was an accident

querer decir to mean [pt. & pp. meant]

¿qué quiere decir "chance"? what does "chance" mean?

¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?

quieras o no whether you like it or not

Spanish-English dictionary > querer

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гл.

1. to want; 2. to wish; 3. to feel like doing smth; 4. wouldn't mind; 5. would not say no; 6. would like; 7. to be willing; 8. to fancy; 9. to take smb's fancy; 10. to be interested; 11. to be keen on/to be keen on doing smth; 12. to be eager to do smth; 13. to be anxious to do smth; 14. would do anything/would give anything; 15. can't wait; 16. to be itching to do smth; 17. to be dying; 18. to set one's heart on; 19. to dream of; 20. to long; 21. to yearn; 22. to crave; 23. to hanker after; 24. to aspire; 25. to need

Русский глагол хотеть используется для выражения желания любого типа, как того что реально происходит, так и того что может произойти с малой долей вероятности или вообще уже не может произойти. Английские соответствия подчеркивают реальность, нереальность, а также малую вероятность исполнения желания, степень желательности и относятся к разным стилям речи.

1. to want — хотеть, желать, испытывать желание ( не употребляется в Passive и Continuous): to want smth — желать чего-либо/хотеть чего-либо; to want smb to do smth — хотеть, чтобы кто-либо сделал что-либо; to want to do smth — хотеть что-либо сделать I want to talk with you. — Я хочу поговорить с тобой. I want you to talk with her. — Я хочу, чтобы ты поговорил с ней. The dog wants out. — Собака хочет выйти погулять. Your mother wants you. — Мама тебя зовет. I want some carrots. — Я хочу немного моркови./Мне моркови, пожалуйста. She said she didn't want to get married. — Она сказала, что не хочет выходить замуж. Please, let me pay half, I really want to. — Разрешите и мне заплатить половину, я действительно хочу это сделать. You could go back to bed for a while, if you want to. — Ты можешь еще немного поспать, если хочешь. The doctor wants me to go for another check up in two weeks' time. — Врач хочет, чтобы я прошла контрольное обследование через две недели. We wanted her to go with us, but she could not get the time off work. — Мы хотели, чтобы она поехала с нами, но она не могла уйти с работы. I know you want the party to be a success. — Я знаю, что ты хочешь, чтобы вечер прошел удачно. She wants the room fixed before we go. — Она хочет, чтобы навели порядок в комнате до нашего отъезда. What do you want to be when you grow up? — Кем ты хочешь стать, когда вырастешь? Состояние хотения ассоциируется с желанием еды и питья, а исполнение желания с процессом поедания, что проявляется в явном виде в ряде следующих словосочетаний: They are power-hungry and will stop at nothing. — Они жаждут власти и ни перед чем не остановятся. They are greedy for power. — Они жаждут власти. My grandmother had huge appetite for life. — Моя бабушка очень любила жизнь./Моя бабушка имела вкус к жизни. We are salivating for interesting things to do. — Мы изголодались по интересной работе. I have developed a taste for foreign travel. — Я вошел во вкус путешествий по разным странам. Here's something to whet your appetite. — Вот кое-что, что может возбудить твой аппетит. She hungered to see him again. — Она истомилась желанием увидеть его снова./Оыа жаждала увидеть его снова. They have thirst for knowledge. — У них жажда к знаниям. I devoured every book on the subject thai I could find. — Я с жадностью проглатывал/поглощал все книги по этому вопросу, которые мог найти.

2. to wish — хотеть, желать (не употребляется в Passive и Continuous; в условных и дополнительных придаточных предложениях имеет значение хотеть того, что может случиться с малой долей вероятности): to wish smb well (ill) — желать кому-либо добра (зла) The chief wishes to see you. — Начальник хочет вас видеть. I wish I could help you. — Если бы только я мог вам помочь. I wish to goodness that music would stop. — Господи, хоть бы эта музыка смолкла. I wished him all the best. — Я пожелал ему всего самого лучшего. I wished him a good trip. — Я пожелал ему доброго пути. They wished me a happy birthday. — Они поздравили меня с днем рождения. What more could one wish her? — Чего еще можно ей пожелать? The weather was everything we could wish. — Погода была как на заказ. Anyone wishes to order the book should send a cheque to the publisher. — Все, кто желают приобрести эту книгу, должны выслать чек на имя издателя. I wish you would shut up! — Если бы ты замолчал!/Хоть бы ты замолчал! Where is that postman? I wish he would hurry up. — Куда девался этот почтальон? Хотелось бы, чтобы он поторопился./Хоть бы он поторопился. I wish the rains would stop. — Когда-нибудь кончатся эти дожди? I wish I had a car like that. — Как бы мне хотелось иметь такую же машину. I've come to wish you a happy New Year. — Я пришел, чтобы пожелать вам счастливого Нового года./Я пришел, чтобы поздравить вас с Новым годом.

3. to feel like doing smth — быть в настроении что-либо сделать, хотеть что-либо сделать (или иметь, особенно потому, что вам это может доставить удовольствие): to feel like doing smth — хотеть что-либо сделать/быть в состоянии что-либо сделать Do you feel like dancing? — Вам не хочется потанцевать? I feel like saying to him: «Paul, you are the world's biggest idiot». — Мне так и хотелось ему сказать: «Павел, ты самый большой идиот/дурак в мире». It is so hot today, I really feel like an ice-cream. — Сегодня так жарко, что мне очень хочется мороженого.

4. wouldn't mind — хотеть, не прочь (используется в ситуациях, когда вам хочется иметь что-либо или сделать что-либо, даже в тех случаях, когда вероятность получить мала): I wouldn't mind looking like Elisabeth Taylor when 1 am her age. — Я бы была не против выглядеть как Элизабет Тейлор, когда буду в том же возрасте. I would not mind his job, he is always eating at expensive restaurants and stays at exclusive hotels. — Я бы не возражала иметь такую как у него работу, он питается в дорогих ресторанах и живет в шикарных гостиницах./Я хотела бы иметь такую как у него работу, он питается в дорогих ресторанах и живет в шикарных гостиницах. Would you like another beer? —Yes, I wouldn't mind. — Хотите еще пива? — Да, я бы не прочь.

5. would not say no — не откажусь (используется в ситуациях, когда вам очень хочется иметь или сделать что-либо): I would not say no to a glass of whisky! — Я бы не отказался от рюмочки виски! How about a night out of town? — I certainly would not say no. — He провести ли нам ночь за городом? — Конечно, я бы не отказался.

6. would like — хотеть, желать (чтобы кто-либо что-либо сделал, особенно в вежливых просьбах, инструкциях и указаниях): We would like you to record all your conversations. — Мы бы хотели, чтобы вы записали на пленку все эти беседы. I would like you to see her and visit my family in Kiev, when you are there. — Я бы хотел, чтобы вы, когда будете в Киеве, повидались с ней и зашли к моим родителям. Would you like another cup of tea? — Хотите еще чашечку чая?

7. to be willing — хотеть что-либо сделать, охотно что-либо сделать (используется для выражения готовности сделать что-либо по своей воле, без принуждения): to be willing to do smth — охотно что-либо сделать He is willing to tell the police everything he knows. — Он готов рассказать полиции все, что знает. Have a word with the manager and see if he is willing to reduce the price. — Поговори с управляющим и выясни, хочет ли/готов ли он снизить цену. We needed a new secretary but no one was willing to take the job. — Нам был нужен новый секретарь, но никто не хотел взяться за эту работу.

8. to fancy — хотеть, нравиться, приходить в голову ( используется в неофициальной речи): I don't fancy this car. — Мне не нравится эта машина./Я бы не хотел иметь такую машину. The patient can eat whatever he fancies. — Больной может есть все, что ему захочется/Больной может есть все, что ему вздумается./Больной может есть все, что ему заблагорассудится. Do you fancy a drink? — Хочешь выпить? I think he has always fancied a house like that. — Мне кажется, ему всегда хотелось иметь такой дом. I really fancy going for a swim. — Мне действительно хочется выкупаться. What do you fancy for dinner? — Что бы ты хотел на обед? I quite fancy the idea of lazing around. — Я совсем не прочь побездельничать. I don't fancy staying in tonight. — Мне не хочется сегодня вечером сидеть дома.

9. to take smb's fancy — приглянуться, вызвать желание иметь что-либо, захотеть, привлечь чем-либо, захотеть иметь чтолибо, захотеть приобрести что-либо ( используется в обыденных ситуациях): We could go to the movie or go out for a meal — wherever takes your fancy. — Мы можем пойти в кино или куда-нибудь поесть — куда тебе хочется./ Мы можем пойти в кино или куда-нибудь поесть — куда тебе больше нравится. We wandered around the market stopping occasionally at the stalls to buy something that took her fancy. — Мы ходили между разными лотками, останавливаясь время от времени и покупая то, что привлекло ее./Мы ходили по рынку, останавливаясь время от времени у разных лотков, и покупая то, что ей хотелось./Мы ходили между разными лотками, останавливаясь время от времени и покупая то, что ей казалось привлекательным.

10. to be interested — хотеть, иметь желание (хотеть что-то сделать и быть с кем-либо связанным или иметь к этому отношение, особенно, если вас об этом просили): I don't know if I can tell you much, but I would be very interested in coming to the meeting. — He знаю, смогу ли я много рассказать, но я бы хотел прийти на собрание. Would you be interested in going to the theatre with me on Friday? — Хотите пойти со мной в театр в пятницу? We are going for a walk, are you interested? — Мы идем гулять, а ты не хочешь пойти с нами?

11. to be keen on/to be keen on doing smth — очень хотеть что-либо сделать (особенно потому, что вы думаете это будет интересно и доставит удовольствие или поможет другим людям): He's really keen to meet you. — Ему правда очень хочется познакомиться с вами. Diana is very keen to prove her worth to our group. — Диане очень хочется доказать, что она полезна нашей группе. The government is keen to avoid further conflicts with the Trade Union. — Правительство стремится к тому, чтобы избежать дальнейших конфликтов с профсоюзами./Правительство очень заинтересовано в том, чтобы избежать дальнейших конфликтов с профсоюзами. We are very keen to encourage more local employers to work with us. — Нам очень хочется, чтобы многие местные предприниматели работали с нами./Мы заинтересованы втом, чтобы больше местных предпринимателей сотрудничало с нами.

12. to be eager to do smth — хотеть что-либо сделать, стремиться что-либо сделать: I was very eager to get my hand on those rare recordings. — Мне очень хотелось заполучить эти редкие записи/пластинки. Не is so eager to learn that he stayes late every evening. — Он так стремится к знаниям, что сидит (за занятиями) подолгу по вечерам. Some patients are only too eagerto tell you exactly how they feel. — Некоторые пациенты горят желанием подробно рассказать ( врачу) о своих ощущениях./Некоторые пациенты стремятся в подробностях рассказать ( врачу) 0 своих ощущениях.

13. to be anxious to do smth — стремиться что-либо сделать, очень хотеть что-либо сделать (приложить большие усилия к тому, чтобы произвести хорошее впечатление или успешно справиться с новой работой): Не was anxious to gain approval. — Ему хотелось, чтобы его работа была одобрена./Он старался, чтобы его действия были одобрены./Он старался добиться похвалы. We are anxious to hear from anyone who can help. — Мы стремимся связаться со всеми, кто может оказать помощь. We are anxious that the food should be of the best quality. — Мы стремимся к тому, чтобы еда здесь была самого лучшего качества./Мы очень хотим, чтобы еда здесь была самого лучшего качества,/Мы очень стараемся, чтобы еда здесь была самого лучшего качества.

14. would do anything/would give anything — хотеть сделать все возможное (используется в ситуациях, когда вам очень хочется сделать что-либо): When she began writing she would have done anything to get her articles printed. — Когда она начала писать, она была готова на все, чтобы ее статьи были напечатаны./Когда она начала писать, она очень стремилась к тому, чтобы ее статьи были напечатаны./Когда она начала писать, она очень хотела, чтобы ее статьи были напечатаны. She would do anything to marry Ben, but he just won't ask her. — Она отдала бы все, чтобы выйти замуж за Бена, но он не делает ей предложение. 1 would do anything for a cup of coffee. — Я бы все отдал за чашечку кофе.

15. can't wait — не могу дождаться, мне не терпится (используется в ситуациях, когда вам чего-либо очень хочется, чтобы это произошло как можно скорее, особенно потому, что вы довольны, счастливы от предвкушения и возбуждены): After his trip to the Zoo, Philip could not wait to tell his club fellows about it. — После посещения зоопарка Филиппу не терпелось рассказать обо всем своим товарищам по клубу. She can't wait to get out onto the ski slopes this year. — Ей не терпится и в этом году вновь попасть в горы покататься на лыжах. I can't wait for Christmas it will be great to see the family again. — Я жду не дождусь Рождества, здорово будет повидать всю семью снова. Another two weeks and we will be together — I can't wait. — Еще две недели, и мы будем вместе — я жду не дождусь этого дня./Еще две недели, и мы будем вместе — я вся в нетерпении.

16. to be itching to do smth — гореть желанием что-либо сделать, не терпится что-либо сделать, руки чешутся сделать что-либо (нетерпеливо ждать чего-либо, чего вы не имели возможности сделать или иметь до сих пор): The guard stood aggressively, gun in hand, they were itching to shoot someone. — Охранники стояли в агрессивной позе, с ружьями наготове, им не терпелось в кого-нибудь выстрелить. She is just itching to tell you about your husband's affair, she doesn't realize you know already! — Она изнывает от желания рассказать вам о любовных интрижках вашего мужа, она не знает, что вы уже об этом знаете./ Ей не терпится рассказать вам о любовных интрижках вашего мужа, она не подозревает, что вы уже об этом знаете.

17. to be dying — горячо желать чего-либо, до смерти хотеть чего-либо (потому, что вам это действительно очень нужно или потому, что это доставит вам большое удовольствие): I'm dying for a drink. — Let's go to the bar. — Умираю, хочу пить. — Пошли в буфет. I'm dying to go to the toilet — can we walk a bit faster? — Нельзя ли нам идти побыстрее, мне очень надо в туалет. She is dying to find out what happened. — Ей очень хочется выяснить, что случилось. Paul was dying for someone to recognize him after his appearance on TV. — Павлу смерть как хотелось, чтобы его узнавали, после того как он выступил по телевидению.

18. to set one's heart on — хотеть добиться чего-либо, быть готовым добиваться чего-либо (так сильно хотеть чего-либо, что вы все время об этом думаете и если вы этого не добьетесь, то будете очень огорчены): We have set our hearts on this house in the country. — Мы очень хотели приобрести этот домик за городом./Этот домик за городом запал нам в душу. I've set my heart on becoming a pilot. — Я твердо решил стать пилотом.

19. to dream of — хотеть, мечтать ( о чем-либо) (хотеть чего-либо, что хотелось иметь давно; хотеть то, что вам хочется иметь, но вы вряд ли сумеете получить): Не dreams of becoming a famous novelist. — Он мечтает стать известным романистом. То think that what I have dreamt of all my life is coming true! — Подумать только, что сбывается то, о чем я мечтала всю жизнь! Не owns the biggest business anyone could dream of. — Он владеет самым большим предприятием, о каком любой могбы только помечтать./ Он владеет самым большим бизнесом, какой любой хотел бы иметь.

20. to long — горячо желать, сильно хотеть, стремиться, с нетерпением ждать (сильно хотеть или сделать что-либо, особенно, если это уже случалось в прошлом или о том, что может произойти в будущем; предполагает тоску по несбыточному): Не longed for the good old days when teachers were shown respect. — Он мечтал о тех прежних временах, когда учителей уважали./Он мечтал о прежних временах, когда учителям оказывали уважение. Не was longing for everyone to live so that he might think in peace about what had happened that day. — Он очень хочет, чтобы наступило такое время, когда каждый сможет спокойно подумать о том, что произошло в тот день. More than anything I long to have someone who loves me for myself. — Я больше всего мечтаю о том, чтобы у меня был кто-то, кто любил бы меня ради меня самой./Я больше всего хочу, чтобы у меня был кто-то, кто любил бы меня ради меня самой. The day I have longed for eventually came. — Наконец наступил тот день, о котором я мечтал.

21. to yearn — очень сильно хотеть, мечтать, стремиться, жаждать (так сильно хотеть чего-либо, что без этого вы не будете счастливы и довольны; часто желать того, на что мало вероятности рассчитывать): Above all the prisoners yearned for freedom. — Больше всего на свете узникам хотелось свободы. By this time some career women begin to yearn for motherhood. — В наше время некоторые женщины, сделавшие себе карьеру, начинают мечтать о том, чтобы иметь ребенка. I have always yearned to travel. — Я всегда очень хотел путешествовать./Я всегда стремился путешествовать. They were yearning to have a baby. — Им очень хотелось иметь ребенка.

22. to crave — желать ( чего-либо) (счастья, любви так сильно, что ни чем другом вы не можете думать; часто хотеть так, что трудно себя контролировать): have always craved for love and acceptance. — Я всегда мечтал о том, чтобы меня любили и признавали. Не at last gained a recognition he craved for. — Наконец он получил признание, о котором мечтал. Не craved forthe attention ofthe older boys. — Ему очень хотелось, чтобы старшие ребята обращали на него внимание.

23. to hanker after — хотеть, мечтать, страстно желать (постоянно думать о чем-либо, что вам хочется иметь и огорчаться по поводу того, что у вас этого нет; обычно используется в разговорном стиле речи): After two months abroad he began to hanker after/about home cooking. — После двухмесячного пребывания за границей, он начал мечтать о домашней еде. I still hanker after a career in politics. — Я все еще мечтаю о политической карьере. She always hankered after thick curly hair. — Ей всегда очень хотелось, чтобы у нее были густые курчавые волосы.

24. to aspire — хотеть, стремиться, мечтать (стремиться достичь успеха, особенно в карьере): to aspire to fame — стремиться к славе/гнаться за славой Не was a young writer, aspiring to fame. — Он был молодым писателем, стремящимся к славе. Не aspired to artistic perfection in all his painting. — Во всех своих картинах он стремился к художественному совершенству. She aspired to nothing less than the head of the company. — Ей очень хотелось стать во главе компании и не меньше.

25. to need — хотеть, нуждаться (используется в разговорных ситуациях для выражения желания получить что-либо обычное): I need a drink — I'm off to the bar. — Я хочу пить — я пошел в буфет. Не looks like he badly needs a holiday. — У него такой вид, как будто ему срочно нужен отпуск.

Русско-английский объяснительный словарь > хотеть

13 for

1. preposition
1) (representing, on behalf of, in exchange against) für; (in place of) für; anstelle von

what is the German for "buzz"? — wie heißt "buzz" auf Deutsch?

2) (in defence, support, or favour of) für

be for doing something — dafür sein, etwas zu tun

it's each [man] or every man for himself — jeder ist auf sich selbst gestellt

3) (to the benefit of) für

do something for somebody — für jemanden etwas tun

4) (with a view to) für; (conducive[ly] to) zu

they invited me for Christmas/Monday/supper — sie haben mich zu Weihnachten/für Montag/zum Abendessen eingeladen

what is it for? — wofür/wozu ist das?

be saving up for something — auf etwas (Akk.) sparen

5) (being the motive of) für; (having as purpose) zu

reason for living — Grund zu leben

a dish for holding nuts — eine Schale für Nüsse

6) (to obtain, win, save)

a request for help — eine Bitte um Hilfe

study for a university degree — auf einen Hochschulabschluss hin studieren

phone for a doctor — nach einem Arzt telefonieren

take somebody for a ride in the car/a walk — jemanden im Auto spazieren fahren/mit jemandem einen Spaziergang machen

work for a living — für den Lebensunterhalt arbeiten

run/jump etc. for it — loslaufen/-springen usw.

7) (to reach) nach

set out for England/the north/an island — nach England/Norden/zu einer Insel aufbrechen

8) (to be received by) für

that's Jim for you — das sieht Jim mal wieder ähnlich

9) (as regards)

checked for accuracy — auf Richtigkeit geprüft

be dressed/ready for dinner — zum Dinner angezogen/fertig sein

open for business — eröffnet

have something for breakfast/pudding — etwas zum Frühstück/Nachtisch haben

enough... for — genug... für

that's quite enough for me — das reicht mir völlig

too... for — zu... für

there is nothing for it but to do something — es gibt keine andere Möglichkeit, als etwas zu tun

10) (to the amount of)

cheque/ bill for £5 — Scheck/Rechnung über od. in Höhe von 5 Pfund

11) (to affect, as if affecting) für

things don't look very promising for the business — was die Geschäfte angeht, sieht das alles nicht sehr vielversprechend aus

it is wise/advisable for somebody to do something — es ist vernünftig/ratsam, dass jemand etwas tut

it's hopeless for me to try and explain the system — es ist sinnlos, dir das System erklären zu wollen

12) (as being) für

what do you take me for? — wofür hältst du mich?

I/you etc. for one — ich/ du usw. für mein[en]/dein[en] usw. Teil

13) (on account of, as penalty of) wegen

famous/well-known for something — berühmt/ bekannt wegen od. für etwas

jump/ shout for joy — vor Freude in die Luft springen/schreien

were it not for you/ your help, I should not be able to do it — ohne dich/deine Hilfe wäre ich nicht dazu in der Lage

14) (on the occasion of)

for the first time — zum ersten Mal

why can't you help for once? — warum kannst du nicht einmal helfen?

what shall I give him for his birthday? — was soll ich ihm zum Geburtstag schenken?

15) (in spite of)

for all... — trotz...

for all that,... — trotzdem...

16) (on account of the hindrance of) vor (+ Dat.)

for fear of... — aus Angst vor (+ Dat.)

but for..., except for... — wenn nicht... gewesen wäre, [dann]...

17) (so far as concerns)

for all I know/care... — möglicherweise/was mich betrifft,...

for one thing,... — zunächst einmal...

18) (considering the usual nature of) für

not bad for a first attempt — nicht schlecht für den ersten Versuch

19) (during) seit

we've/we haven't been here for three years — wir sind seit drei Jahren hier/nicht mehr hier gewesen

we waited for hours/three hours — wir warteten stundenlang/drei Stunden lang

how long are you here for? — wie lange bleiben Sie hier?

sit here for now or for the moment — bleiben Sie im Augenblick hier sitzen

20) (to the extent of)

walk for 20 miles/for another 20 miles — 20 Meilen [weit] gehen/weiter gehen

21)

be for it — (coll.) dran sein (ugs.); sich auf was gefasst machen können (ugs.)
2. conjunction
(since, as proof) denn

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[fo:] 1. preposition
1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) für

2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) nach

3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) für

4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) nach

5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) für

6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) für

7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) für

8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?)

9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) dafür

10) (because of: for this reason.) wegen, aus

11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) für

12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) für

13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) für

14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) für

15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) trotz
2. conjunction
(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) denn

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for

[fɔ:ʳ, fəʳ, AM fɔ:r, fɚ]

I. conj ( liter or dated) denn

II. prep

1. (intended to be given to) für + akk

I bought a new collar \for my dog ich habe ein neues Halsband für meinen Hund gekauft

this is a birthday present \for you hier ist ein Geburtstagsgeschenk für dich

there are government subsidies available \for farmers für Bauern gibt es Zuschüsse vom Staat

2. (in support of) für + akk

to vote \for sb/sth für jdn/etw stimmen

they voted \for independence in a referendum sie haben sich in einem Referendum für die Unabhängigkeit ausgesprochen

▪ to be \for sb/sth für jdn/etw sein

his followers are still \for him seine Anhänger unterstützen ihn noch immer

to be \for a good cause für einen guten Zweck sein

to be all \for sth ganz für etw akk sein

to be \for doing sth dafür sein, dass etw getan wird

are you \for banning smoking in public places? sind Sie dafür, das Rauchen in der Öffentlichkeit zu verbieten?

3. (regarding sb) für + akk

I'm happy \for you that it finally worked out ich freue mich für dich, dass es endlich geklappt hat

you're not making it easy \for me to tell you the truth du machst es mir nicht gerade einfach, dir die Wahrheit zu sagen

the coffee was too strong \for me der Kaffee war mir zu stark

luckily \for me, I already had another job zu meinem Glück hatte ich bereits eine andere Stelle

the admiration she felt \for him soon died ihre Bewunderung für ihn war schnell verflogen

is this seat high enough \for you? ist Ihnen dieser Sitz hoch genug?

I feel sorry \for her sie tut mir leid

to feel nothing but contempt \for sb/sth nichts als Verachtung für jdn/etw empfinden

▪ to be concerned \for sb/sth um jdn/etw besorgt sein

to feel \for sb mit jdm fühlen

as \for me was mich betrifft [o angeht]

Jackie's already left and, as \for me, I'm going at the end of the month Jackie ist schon weg, und was mich angeht, ich gehe Ende des Monats

4. (regarding sth) für + akk

how are you doing \for money? wie sieht es bei dir mit dem Geld aus?

\for my part was mich betrifft

\for all I know möglicherweise

\for all I know, he could have left the country möglicherweise hat er schon das Land verlassen

to be responsible \for sth für etw akk verantwortlich sein

to prepare \for sth sich akk auf etw akk vorbereiten

5. (comparing) für + akk

the summer has been quite hot \for England für England war das ein ziemlich heißer Sommer

▪ to be too big/fast \for sb/sth zu groß/schnell für jdn/etw sein

she's very mature \for her age sie ist für ihr Alter schon sehr reif

the weather is warm \for the time of year für diese Jahreszeit ist das Wetter mild

he's quite thoughtful \for a child of 8 für einen Achtjährigen ist er ziemlich rücksichtsvoll

6. (to get, have)

oh \for something to drink! hätte ich doch bloß etwas zu trinken!

oh \for a strong black coffee! und jetzt einen starken schwarzen Kaffee!

he did it \for the fame er tat es, um berühmt zu werden

even though he's in this \for the money, we still need him auch wenn er es nur wegen des Geldes tut, wir brauchen ihn

she's eager \for a chance to show that she's a capable worker sie möchte gerne beweisen, dass sie eine fähige Mitarbeiterin ist

demand \for money Bedarf m an Geld

to send \for the doctor den Arzt holen

to apply \for a job sich akk um eine Stelle bewerben

to have a need \for sth etw brauchen

to look \for a way to do sth nach einer Möglichkeit suchen, etw zu tun

to ask \for sth um etw akk bitten

7. (on behalf of, representing) für + akk

he's an agent \for models and actors er ist Agent für Models und Schauspieler

next time you see them, say hi \for me grüß sie von mir, wenn du sie wieder siehst

the messenger was there \for his boss der Bote war in Vertretung seines Chefs dort

to do sth \for sb etw für jdn tun

to do sth \for oneself etw selbst tun

8. (as ordered by) für + akk

▪ to do sth \for sb/sth etw für jdn/etw tun

they had to do extra work \for their boss sie mussten noch zusätzliche Arbeiten für ihren Chef erledigen

I have some things to do \for school ich muss noch etwas für die Schule machen

9. (employed by) bei + dat

she is a tutor \for the Open University sie ist Tutorin an der Fernuniversität

to work \for sb/sth bei jdm/etw [o für jdn/etw] arbeiten

10. (purpose, aim) für + akk

what's that \for? wofür ist das?

that's useful \for removing rust damit kann man gut Rost entfernen

that's not \for eating das ist nicht zum Essen

a course \for beginners in Russian ein Russischkurs für Anfänger

\for your information zu Ihrer Information

\for the record der Ordnung halber

the spokesman told the press \for the record that the president was in good health der Sprecher sagte der Presse für das Protokoll, der Präsident sei bei guter Gesundheit

for rent/sale zu vermieten/verkaufen

bikes \for rent Räder zu vermieten

to be not \for sale unverkäuflich sein

to wait \for sb/sth auf jdn/etw warten

to wait \for sb to do sth darauf warten, dass jd etw tut

▪ to do sth \for sth/sb etw für etw/jdn tun

what did you do that \for? wozu hast du das getan?

what do you use these enormous scissors \for? wozu brauchst du diese riesige Schere?

he is taking medication \for his heart condition er nimmt Medikamente für sein Herz

you need to move closer \for me to hear you du musst ein bisschen näher herkommen, damit ich dich hören kann

11. (because of) wegen + gen; (out of) aus + dat; (with) vor + dat

I don't eat meat \for various reasons ich esse aus verschiedenen Gründen kein Fleisch

I could dance and sing \for joy! ich könnte vor Freude tanzen und singen!

he apologized \for being late er entschuldigte sich wegen seiner Verspätung

Bob was looking all the better \for his three weeks in Spain nach seinen drei Wochen Spanien sah Bob viel besser aus

how are you? — fine, and all the better \for seeing you! wie geht's? — gut, und jetzt wo ich dich sehe, gleich noch viel besser!

I could not see \for the tears in my eyes ich konnte vor Tränen in den Augen gar nicht sehen

if it hadn't been \for him, we wouldn't be here right now ( form) ohne ihn wären wir jetzt nicht hier

\for fear of sth aus Angst vor etw dat

\for lack of sth aus Mangel an etw dat

to be arrested \for murder wegen Mordes verhaftet werden

\for that [or this] reason aus diesem Grund

to be famous \for sth für etw akk berühmt sein

to love sb \for sth jdn für etw akk lieben

she loves him just \for being himself sie liebt ihn einfach dafür, dass er so ist, wie er ist

12. (as destination) nach + dat

this train is \for Birmingham dieser Zug fährt nach Birmingham

he made \for home in a hurry er eilte schnell nach Hause

just follow signs \for the town centre folgen Sie einfach den Schildern in die Innenstadt

to go \for sb [with one's fists] [mit den Fäusten] auf jdn losgehen

to run \for sb/sth zu jdm/etw laufen

I had to run \for the bus ich musste laufen, um den Bus noch zu kriegen

13. (meaning)

to be \for sth für etw akk stehen

A is \for ‘airlines’ A steht für ‚Airlines‘

to stand \for sth etw bedeuten, für etw akk stehen

what does the M.J. stand \for? María José? was bedeutet M.J.? María José?

what's the Spanish word \for ‘vegetarian’? was heißt ‚Vegetarier‘ auf Spanisch?

14. (in return, exchange) für + akk

she paid a high price \for loyalty to her boss sie hat einen hohen Preis für die Loyalität zu ihrem Chef gezahlt

that's \for cheating on me! das ist dafür, dass du mich betrogen hast!

how much did you pay \for your glasses? wie viel hast du für deine Brille gezahlt?

a cheque \for £100 eine Scheck über 100 Pfund

not \for a million dollars [or \for all the world] um nichts in der Welt

I wouldn't go out with him \for a million dollars ich würde für kein Geld der Welt mit ihm ausgehen

to do sth \for nothing etw umsonst machen

to buy/sell sth \for 100 euro/a lot of money etw für 100 Euro/viel Geld kaufen/verkaufen

you can buy a bestseller \for about £6 Sie bekommen einen Bestseller schon für 6 Pfund

to trade sth \for sth etw gegen etw akk [ein]tauschen

15. (with a period of time) für + akk; (ongoing) seit + dat

I'm just going to sleep \for half an hour ich lege mich mal eine halbe Stunde schlafen

he was jailed \for twelve years er musste für zwölf Jahre ins Gefängnis

my father has been smoking \for 10 years mein Vater raucht seit 10 Jahren

\for the next two days in den beiden nächsten Tagen

\for a bit/while ein bisschen/eine Weile

play here \for a while! spiel doch mal ein bisschen hier!

I'm just going out \for a while ich gehe mal kurz raus fam

\for eternity/ever bis in alle Ewigkeit

this pact is \for ever dieser Pakt gilt für immer und ewig

\for the moment im Augenblick

\for a time eine Zeit lang

\for a long time seit Langem

I hadn't seen him \for such a long time that I didn't recognize him ich hatte ihn schon so lange nicht mehr gesehen, dass ich ihn nicht erkannte

\for some time seit Längerem

\for the time being für den Augenblick, vorübergehend

16. (a distance of)

\for a kilometre/mile einen Kilometer/eine Meile

he always jogs \for 5 kilometres before breakfast er joggt immer 5 Kilometer vor dem Frühstück

17. (at a certain date, time, occasion) für + akk

he booked a table at the restaurant \for nine o'clock er reservierte in dem Restaurant einen Tisch für neun Uhr

they set their wedding date \for September 15 sie setzten ihre Hochzeit für den 15. September fest

I need some money \for tonight ich brauche etwas Geld für heute Abend

what did you buy him \for Christmas? was hast du ihm zu Weihnachten gekauft?

he arrived at 8.00 \for dinner at 8.30 er kam um acht zu dem für halb neun verabredeten Abendessen

to invite sb \for dinner/lunch jdn zum Abendessen/Mittagessen einladen

\for the first time zum ersten Mal

\for the [very] last time zum [aller]letzten Mal

\for the first/second time running im ersten/zweiten Durchlauf

18. (despite) trotz + gen

, ungeachtet +gen geh

\for all that trotz alledem

\for all his effort, the experiment was a failure das Experiment war trotz all seiner Anstrengungen ein Fehlschlag

19. (per) für + akk

there is one teacher \for every 25 students in our school in unserer Schule kommt auf 25 Schüler ein Lehrer

\for every cigarette you smoke, you take off one day of your life mit jeder Zigarette, die du rauchst, verkürzt sich dein Leben um einen Tag

to repeat sth word \for word etw Wort für Wort wiederholen

20. (the duty of)

▪ to [not] be \for sb to do sth [nicht] jds Sache sein, etw zu tun

it's not \for me to tell her what to do es ist nicht meine Aufgabe, ihr vorzuschreiben, was sie zu tun hat

the decision is not \for him to make die Entscheidung liegt nicht bei ihm

21. (as) für + akk

she thought it \for a lie but didn't say anything sie hielt es für gelogen, sagte aber nichts

I \for one am sick of this bickering ich für meinen Teil habe genug von diesem Gezänk

22.

▶ \for Africa SA ( fam) Unmengen + gen

I've got homework \for Africa ich habe noch jede Menge Hausaufgaben fam

▶ to be [in] \for it ( fam) Schwierigkeiten bekommen

you're in \for it! jetzt bist du dran! fam

▶ \for crying out loud um Himmels willen

▶ an eye \for an eye Auge um Auge

▶ that's Jane/Mark/etc. \for you so ist Jane/Mark/etc. eben!, das sieht Jane/Mark/etc. mal wieder ähnlich!, das ist wieder mal typisch für Jane/Mark/etc.!

that's children \for you! so sind Kinder eben!

▶ that's/there's sth \for you ( pej)

there's gratitude \for you! und so was nennt sich Dankbarkeit! fam

there's manners \for you! das sind [mir] ja schöne Manieren! iron fam

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I [fɔː(r)]
1. prep

1) (intention) für; (purpose) zu, für; (destination) nach

a letter for me — ein Brief für mich

clothes for children — Kleidung f für Kinder, Kinderkleidung f

destined for greatness — zu Höherem bestimmt

what for? — wofür?, wozu?

what is this knife for? — wozu dient dieses Messer?

he does it for pleasure — er macht es zum or aus Vergnügen

what did you do that for? —

a room for working in/sewing — ein Zimmer zum Arbeiten/Nähen

a bag for carrying books (in) — eine Tasche, um Bücher zu tragen

fit for nothing —

to get ready for a journey — sich für eine Reise fertig machen

ready for anything —

this will do for a hammer — das kann man als Hammer nehmen

to go to Spain for one's holidays — nach Spanien in Urlaub fahren

the train for Stuttgart — der Zug nach Stuttgart

to leave for the USA — in die USA or nach Amerika abreisen

he swam for the shore — er schwamm auf die Küste zu, er schwamm in Richtung Küste

to make for home — sich auf den Heimweg machen

2)

(indicating suitability) it's not for you to ask questions — Sie haben kein Recht, Fragen zu stellen

it's not for me to say — es steht mir nicht zu, mich dazu zu äußern

she's the woman or the one for me — sie ist die (richtige) Frau für mich

married life is not for me — das Eheleben ist nichts für mich

3)

(= representing, instead of) I'll speak to her for you if you like —

I need someone to make up my mind for me — ich brauche jemanden, der die Entscheidung für mich trifft

to act for sb — für jdn handeln

D for Daniel — D wie Daniel

agent for Renault — Vertreter(in) m(f) für Renault

she works for a bank (in the bank) — sie arbeitet bei or in einer Bank; (outside the bank) sie arbeitet für eine Bank

4) (= in defence, in favour of) für

are you for or against it? — sind Sie dafür oder dagegen?

I'm all for it — ich bin ganz or sehr dafür

I'm all for helping him —

the case for nuclear power — die Argumente für die Atomkraft

5)

(= with regard to) anxious for sb — um jdn besorgt

I'm very happy for you — ich freue mich sehr für euch

for my part — was mich betrifft

as for him/that — was ihn/das betrifft

warm/cold for the time of year — warm/kalt für die Jahreszeit

he is tall for his age — er ist groß für sein Alter

what do you want for your birthday? — was wünschst du dir zum Geburtstag?

it's all right or all very well for you (to talk) — Sie haben gut reden

for further information see page 77 — weitere Informationen finden Sie auf Seite 77

6) (= because of) aus

for this reason — aus diesem Grund

he did it for fear of being left — er tat es aus Angst, zurückgelassen zu werden

he is famous for his jokes/his big nose — er ist für seine Witze bekannt/wegen seiner großen Nase berühmt

to jump for joy — einen Freudensprung machen

to go to prison for theft — wegen Diebstahls ins Gefängnis wandern

to choose sb for his ability — jdn wegen seiner Fähigkeiten wählen

if it were not for him — wenn er nicht wäre

do it for me — tu es für mich

7) (= in spite of) trotz (+gen or (inf) +dat)

for all his wealth — trotz all seines Reichtums

for all that, you should have warned me — Sie hätten mich trotz allem warnen sollen

8) (= in exchange) für

to pay four euros for a ticket — vier Euro für eine Fahrkarte zahlen

he'll do it for ten pounds —

pound for pound — Pfund für Pfund

9)

(= in contrast) for every job that is created, two are lost — für jede Stelle, die neu geschaffen wird, gehen zwei verloren

10) (in time) seit; (with future tense) für

I have not seen her for two years — ich habe sie seit zwei Jahren nicht gesehen

he's been here for ten days — er ist seit zehn Tagen hier

I had/have known her for years — ich kannte/kenne sie schon seit Jahren

then I did not see her for two years — dann habe ich sie zwei Jahre lang nicht gesehen

he walked for two hours — er ist zwei Stunden lang marschiert

I am going away for a few days — ich werde (für or auf) ein paar Tage wegfahren

I shall be away for a month — ich werde einen Monat (lang) weg sein

he won't be back for a week — er wird erst in einer Woche zurück sein

I'll be back home for Christmas — Weihnachten bin ich wieder zu Hause

can you get it done for Monday/this time next week? — können Sie es bis or für Montag/bis in einer Woche fertig haben?

I've got a job for you for next week — ich habe für nächste Woche Arbeit für dich

for a while/time — (für) eine Weile/einige Zeit

the meeting was scheduled for 9 o'clock — die Besprechung sollte um 9 Uhr stattfinden

11)

(distance) the road is lined with trees for two miles — die Straße ist auf or über zwei Meilen mit Bäumen gesäumt

we walked for two miles — wir sind zwei Meilen weit gelaufen

there are roadworks on the M8 for two miles — auf der M8 gibt es eine zwei Meilen lange Baustelle

for miles — meilenweit

for mile upon mile — Meile um Meile

12)

(with verbs) to pray for peace — für den or um Frieden beten

to hope for news — auf Nachricht hoffen

to look for sth — (nach) etw suchen

See:

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13) (after n: indicating liking, aptitude etc) für

a weakness for sweet things — eine Schwäche für Süßigkeiten

his knack for saying the wrong thing — sein Talent, das Falsche zu sagen

14)

(with infin clauses) for this to be possible — damit dies möglich wird

it's easy for him to do it — für ihn ist es leicht, das zu tun, er kann das leicht tun

I brought it for you to see — ich habe es mitgebracht, damit Sie es sich (dat) ansehen können

the best thing would be for you to leave — das Beste wäre, wenn Sie weggingen

there's still time for him to come — er kann immer noch kommen

their one hope is for him to return — ihre einzige Hoffnung ist, dass er zurückkommt

15)

(phrases) to do sth for oneself — etw alleine tun

for example — zum Beispiel

you're (in) for it! (inf) — jetzt bist du dran! (inf)

oh for a cup a tea! — jetzt eine Tasse Tee - das wäre schön!

2. conj
denn
for it was too late — denn es war zu spät

3. adj pred
(= in favour) dafür
17 were for, 13 against — 17 waren dafür, 13 dagegen
II abbr frei Bahn
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for [fɔː(r); unbetont fə(r)]

A präp

1. allg für:

it is good (bad) for him;

it was very awkward for her es war sehr peinlich für sie, es war ihr sehr unangenehm;

he spoilt their holidays (bes US vacation) for them er verdarb ihnen den ganzen Urlaub;

she brought a letter for me to sign sie brachte mir einen Brief zur Unterschrift

2. für, zugunsten von:

a gift for him ein Geschenk für ihn;

this letter is for me dieser Brief ist an mich;

for and against für und wider; → academic.ru/69264/speak_for">speak for 1

3. für, (mit der Absicht) zu, um (… willen):

apply for the post sich um die Stellung bewerben;

die for a cause für eine Sache sterben;

come for dinner zum Essen kommen

4. (Wunsch, Ziel) nach, auf (akk):

a claim for sth ein Anspruch auf eine Sache;

the desire for sth der Wunsch oder das Verlangen nach etwas;

call for sb nach jemandem rufen;

wait for sth auf etwas warten;

oh, for a car! ach, hätte ich doch nur ein Auto!

5. a) (passend oder geeignet) für

b) (bestimmt) für oder zu:

tools for cutting Werkzeuge zum Schneiden, Schneidewerkzeuge;

the right man for the job der richtige Mann für diesen Posten

6. (Mittel) gegen:

a remedy for lumbago;

he took a couple of aspirins for his headache;

treat sb for cancer jemanden gegen oder auf Krebs behandeln;

there is nothing for it but to give in es bleibt nichts (anderes) übrig, als nachzugeben

7. (als Belohnung) für:

a medal for bravery

8. (als Entgelt) für, gegen, um:

I sold it for £10 ich verkaufte es für 10 Pfund

9. (im Tausch) für, gegen:

I exchanged the knife for a pencil

10. (Betrag, Menge) über (akk):

a postal order for £2

11. (Grund) aus, vor (dat), wegen:

for this reason aus diesem Grund;

die for grief aus oder vor Gram sterben;

weep for joy aus oder vor Freude weinen;

I can’t see for the fog ich kann nichts sehen wegen des Nebels oder vor lauter Nebel;

she couldn’t speak for laughing sie konnte vor (lauter) Lachen nicht sprechen

12. (als Strafe etc) für, wegen:

he was punished for theft

13. dank, wegen:

were it not for his energy wenn er nicht so energisch wäre, dank seiner Energie;

if it wasn’t for him wenn er nicht wäre, ohne ihn; he would never have done it, if it hadn’t been for me talking him into it wenn ich ihn nicht dazu überredet hätte

14. für, in Anbetracht (gen), im Hinblick auf (akk), im Verhältnis zu:

he is tall for his age er ist groß für sein Alter;

it is rather cold for July es ist ziemlich kalt für Juli;

for a foreigner he speaks English fairly well für einen Ausländer spricht er recht gut Englisch

15. (Begabung, Neigung) für, (Hang) zu:

an eye for beauty Sinn für das Schöne

16. (zeitlich) für, während, auf (akk), für die Dauer von, seit:

for a week eine Woche (lang);

come for a week komme auf oder für eine Woche;

for hours stundenlang;

for a ( oder some) time past seit längerer Zeit;

for a long time past schon seit Langem;

not for a long time noch lange nicht;

the first picture for two months der erste Film in oder seit zwei Monaten;

for months ahead auf Monate (hinaus)

17. (Strecke) weit, lang:

run for a mile eine Meile (weit) laufen

18. nach, auf (akk), in Richtung auf (akk):

the train for London der Zug nach London;

the passengers for Rome die nach Rom reisenden Passagiere;

start for Paris nach Paris abreisen;

now for it! Br umg jetzt (nichts wie) los oder drauf!, jetzt gilt’s!

19. für, anstelle von (oder gen), (an)statt:

he appeared for his brother

20. für, in Vertretung oder im Auftrag oder im Namen von (oder gen):

act for sb in jemandes Auftrag handeln

21. für, als:

books for presents Bücher als Geschenk;

they were sold for slaves sie wurden als Sklaven verkauft;

take that for an answer nimm das als Antwort

22. trotz (gen oder dat), ungeachtet (gen):

for all that trotz alledem;

for all his wealth trotz seines ganzen Reichtums, bei allem Reichtum;

for all you may say sage, was du willst

23. as for was … betrifft:

as for me was mich betrifft oder an(be)langt;

as for that matter was das betrifft;

for all I know soviel ich weiß;

for all of me meinetwegen, von mir aus

24. nach adj und vor inf:

it is too heavy for me to lift es ist so schwer, dass ich es nicht heben kann;

it is impossible for me to come es ist mir unmöglich zu kommen, ich kann unmöglich kommen;

it seemed useless for me to continue es erschien mir sinnlos, noch weiterzumachen

25. mit s oder pron und inf:

it is time for you to go home es ist Zeit, dass du heimgehst; es ist Zeit für dich heimzugehen;

it is for you to decide die Entscheidung liegt bei Ihnen;

it is not for you to inf

a) es ist nicht deine Sache zu inf,

b) es steht dir nicht zu inf;

he called for the girl to bring him some tea er rief nach dem Mädchen und bat es, ihm Tee zu bringen;

don’t wait for him to turn up yet wartet nicht darauf, dass er noch auftaucht;

there is no need for anyone to know es braucht niemand zu wissen

26. (ethischer Dativ):

that’s a wine for you das ist vielleicht ein Weinchen, das nenne ich einen Wein

27. US nach:

he was named for his father

B konj denn, weil, nämlich

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1. preposition
1) (representing, on behalf of, in exchange against) für; (in place of) für; anstelle von

what is the German for "buzz"? — wie heißt "buzz" auf Deutsch?

2) (in defence, support, or favour of) für

be for doing something — dafür sein, etwas zu tun

it's each [man] or every man for himself — jeder ist auf sich selbst gestellt

3) (to the benefit of) für

do something for somebody — für jemanden etwas tun

4) (with a view to) für; (conducive[ly] to) zu

they invited me for Christmas/Monday/supper — sie haben mich zu Weihnachten/für Montag/zum Abendessen eingeladen

what is it for? — wofür/wozu ist das?

be saving up for something — auf etwas (Akk.) sparen

5) (being the motive of) für; (having as purpose) zu

reason for living — Grund zu leben

a dish for holding nuts — eine Schale für Nüsse

6) (to obtain, win, save)

a request for help — eine Bitte um Hilfe

study for a university degree — auf einen Hochschulabschluss hin studieren

phone for a doctor — nach einem Arzt telefonieren

take somebody for a ride in the car/a walk — jemanden im Auto spazieren fahren/mit jemandem einen Spaziergang machen

work for a living — für den Lebensunterhalt arbeiten

run/jump etc. for it — loslaufen/-springen usw.

7) (to reach) nach

set out for England/the north/an island — nach England/Norden/zu einer Insel aufbrechen

8) (to be received by) für

that's Jim for you — das sieht Jim mal wieder ähnlich

9) (as regards)

checked for accuracy — auf Richtigkeit geprüft

be dressed/ready for dinner — zum Dinner angezogen/fertig sein

open for business — eröffnet

have something for breakfast/pudding — etwas zum Frühstück/Nachtisch haben

enough... for — genug... für

that's quite enough for me — das reicht mir völlig

too... for — zu... für

there is nothing for it but to do something — es gibt keine andere Möglichkeit, als etwas zu tun

10) (to the amount of)

cheque/ bill for £5 — Scheck/Rechnung über od. in Höhe von 5 Pfund

11) (to affect, as if affecting) für

things don't look very promising for the business — was die Geschäfte angeht, sieht das alles nicht sehr vielversprechend aus

it is wise/advisable for somebody to do something — es ist vernünftig/ratsam, dass jemand etwas tut

it's hopeless for me to try and explain the system — es ist sinnlos, dir das System erklären zu wollen

12) (as being) für

what do you take me for? — wofür hältst du mich?

I/you etc. for one — ich/ du usw. für mein[en]/dein[en] usw. Teil

13) (on account of, as penalty of) wegen

famous/well-known for something — berühmt/ bekannt wegen od. für etwas

jump/ shout for joy — vor Freude in die Luft springen/schreien

were it not for you/ your help, I should not be able to do it — ohne dich/deine Hilfe wäre ich nicht dazu in der Lage

14) (on the occasion of)

for the first time — zum ersten Mal

why can't you help for once? — warum kannst du nicht einmal helfen?

what shall I give him for his birthday? — was soll ich ihm zum Geburtstag schenken?

15) (in spite of)

for all... — trotz...

for all that,... — trotzdem...

16) (on account of the hindrance of) vor (+ Dat.)

for fear of... — aus Angst vor (+ Dat.)

but for..., except for... — wenn nicht... gewesen wäre, [dann]...

17) (so far as concerns)

for all I know/care... — möglicherweise/was mich betrifft,...

for one thing,... — zunächst einmal...

18) (considering the usual nature of) für

not bad for a first attempt — nicht schlecht für den ersten Versuch

19) (during) seit

we've/we haven't been here for three years — wir sind seit drei Jahren hier/nicht mehr hier gewesen

we waited for hours/three hours — wir warteten stundenlang/drei Stunden lang

how long are you here for? — wie lange bleiben Sie hier?

sit here for now or for the moment — bleiben Sie im Augenblick hier sitzen

20) (to the extent of)

walk for 20 miles/for another 20 miles — 20 Meilen [weit] gehen/weiter gehen

21)

be for it — (coll.) dran sein (ugs.); sich auf was gefasst machen können (ugs.)
2. conjunction
(since, as proof) denn

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conj.

als konj.

denn konj.

für konj.

nach konj.

zu konj.

English-german dictionary > for

14 interesar

v.

1 to interest.

le interesa el arte she's interested in art

por si te interesa in case you're interested

este asunto nos interesa a todos this matter concerns us all

a quien pueda interesar to whom it may concern (en carta)

El museo interesa a los chicos The museum interests the kids.

2 to be to the advantage of.

no les interesa que baje el precio it wouldn't be to their advantage for the price to come down

3 to be interested in, to have concern over, to have interest in.

Nos interesa el negocio We are interested in the business.

Nos interesa We are interested.

4 to be interesting, to appeal.

El museo interesa The museum is interesting.

5 to puncture.

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interesar

► verbo transitivo

1 to interest

■ la política no me interesa politics doesn't interest me

2 (despertar interés) to interest

■ quiero interesarlos en mi proyecto I want to interest them in my project

3 (afectar) to concern

■ todos tus problemas me interesan all of your problems concern me

4 (ser útil) to be in somebody's interest

■ la construcción del pantano nos interesa a todos the construction of the reservoir is in everyone's interest

■ no te interesa vender el coche ahora it wouldn't be a good idea to sell the car now

► verbo pronominal interesarse

1 to take an interest ( por, in)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

interesarse por la salud de alguien to ask after somebody's health

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verb

1) to interest

2) be of interest

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1. VI

1) (=despertar interés)

a) [tema, propuesta] to be of interest, interest

un tema que interesa a los jóvenes — a subject of interest to young people, a subject which interests young people

esa propuesta no nos interesa — we're not interested in that proposal, that proposal is of no interest to us

b) [actividad, persona]

no me interesan los toros — I'm not interested in bullfighting

solo le interesa el dinero — his only interest is money, all he's interested in is money

no me interesa en absoluto como persona — I'm not the slightest bit interested in him as a person

2) (=concernir)

interesar a algn — to concern sb

el asunto interesa a todos — the matter concerns everybody

a ti no te interesa lo que yo esté haciendo — what I'm doing is no concern of yours

a quien pueda interesar — frm to whom it may concern frm

3) (=convenir)

ese tipo de negocios no interesa — that sort of business is not worth our while

no dice nada porque no le interesa desde el punto de vista judicial — he doesn't say anything because, from a legal point of view, it's not in his interest

este coche podría interesarte — this car could be of interest (to you), this car might interest you

cuando algo no le interesa, cambia de tema — whenever he feels uncomfortable about something, he changes the subject

interesaría conocer más datos antes de decidirnos — it would be useful to have more details before making a decision

te podría interesar invertir en bolsa — it could be interesting for you to invest on the stock market

me interesa más este hotel — this hotel suits me better

2. VT

1)

interesar a algn en algo — to interest sb in sth

no logré interesarlo en mi trabajo — I failed to get him interested in my work

2) (Med) [+ órgano, nervio] to affect

la herida interesa la región lumbar — the injury affects the lumbar region

3) (Com)

el portador interesa cinco euros en... — the bearer has a stake of five euros in...

3.

See:

interesarse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

a) ( suscitar interés)

ese tipo de programas no interesa aquí — there's no audience for that sort of program here; (+ me/te/le etc)

no me interesa la política — I'm not interested in politics

¿te interesa la propuesta? — are you interested in the proposal?

este anuncio podría interesarte — this advertisement might interest you

esto a ti no te interesa — this doesn't concern you, this is no concern of yours

b) ( convenir)

interesaría comprobar los datos — it would be useful/advisable to check the data

me interesa este tipo de préstamo — this sort of loan would suit me
2.
interesar vt

interesar a alguien en algo — to interest somebody in something, get somebody interested in something
3.
interesarse v pron

a) ( tener interés) to take interest

interesarse en or por algo — to take an interest in something

no se interesa por nada — he isn't interested in anything, he takes no interest in anything

interesarse por alguien — to care about somebody

nadie se interesa por mí — nobody cares about me

b) ( preguntar)

interesarse por algo/alguien — to ask o inquire about something/somebody

se interesó por tu salud — she asked o inquired about your health

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= be interested in, interest, catch + Posesivo + fancy.

Ex. Then something compelled her to blurt out: ' Are you interested in the job?' 'We haven't frightened you off, have we?' ejaculated another, with a nervous laugh.

Ex. The book 'Dors' by Diana Dors will undoubtedly interest her fans.

Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.

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* interesarse = mark + interest, work up + an interest.

* interesarse apasionadamente por + Nombre = be bitten by the + Adjetivo + bug.

* interesarse en/por = interest in.

* interesarse por = be concerned with, take + interest in, pursue + interest.

* interesarse por Algo superficialmente = dabble in.

* interesarse por el tema = enter + the field.

* no interesar = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* porque + Pronombre + interesar = out of interest.

* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

a) ( suscitar interés)

ese tipo de programas no interesa aquí — there's no audience for that sort of program here; (+ me/te/le etc)

no me interesa la política — I'm not interested in politics

¿te interesa la propuesta? — are you interested in the proposal?

este anuncio podría interesarte — this advertisement might interest you

esto a ti no te interesa — this doesn't concern you, this is no concern of yours

b) ( convenir)

interesaría comprobar los datos — it would be useful/advisable to check the data

me interesa este tipo de préstamo — this sort of loan would suit me
2.
interesar vt

interesar a alguien en algo — to interest somebody in something, get somebody interested in something
3.
interesarse v pron

a) ( tener interés) to take interest

interesarse en or por algo — to take an interest in something

no se interesa por nada — he isn't interested in anything, he takes no interest in anything

interesarse por alguien — to care about somebody

nadie se interesa por mí — nobody cares about me

b) ( preguntar)

interesarse por algo/alguien — to ask o inquire about something/somebody

se interesó por tu salud — she asked o inquired about your health

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= be interested in, interest, catch + Posesivo + fancy.

Ex: Then something compelled her to blurt out: ' Are you interested in the job?' 'We haven't frightened you off, have we?' ejaculated another, with a nervous laugh.

Ex: The book 'Dors' by Diana Dors will undoubtedly interest her fans.

Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.

* interesarse = mark + interest, work up + an interest.

* interesarse apasionadamente por + Nombre = be bitten by the + Adjetivo + bug.

* interesarse en/por = interest in.

* interesarse por = be concerned with, take + interest in, pursue + interest.

* interesarse por Algo superficialmente = dabble in.

* interesarse por el tema = enter + the field.

* no interesar = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* porque + Pronombre + interesar = out of interest.

* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

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interesar [A1 ]

vi

1

(suscitar interés): ese tipo de programas no interesa en este país there's no audience for that sort of program in this country

(+ me/te/le etc): no me interesa la política I'm not interested in politics, politics holds no interest for me

¿te interesa la propuesta? are you interested in the proposal?, is the proposal of interest to you?

este anuncio podría interesarte this advertisement might interest you

el local me interesa como estudio I'm interested in the place as a studio

este problema nos interesa a todos this is a problem which concerns us all

esto a ti no te interesa this doesn't concern you, this is no concern of yours

2

(convenir): interesaría comprobar los datos it would be useful/advisable to check the data

en su caso le interesa este tipo de préstamo this sort of loan would be right for o would suit someone in your situation

■ interesar

vt

A ‹persona› interesar a algn EN algo to interest sb IN sth, get sb interested IN sth

logré interesarlo en el proyecto I managed to get him interested o to interest him in the project

B ( frml) (afectar) ‹órgano/miembro›

la bala le interesó el pulmón izquierdo the bullet damaged his left lung

la afección le ha interesado el corazón the condition has affected his heart

el terremoto interesó a miles de casas the earthquake affected o damaged thousands of houses

■ interesarse

v pron

1 (tener interés) to take interest interesarse EN or POR algo to take an interest IN sth

no se interesa por nada he isn't interested in anything, he takes no interest in anything

no se interesa por lo que pasa a su alrededor she takes no interest in what's going on around her

se interesó mucho en los detalles técnicos he took a lot of interest in o he was very interested in o he showed great interest in the technical details

interesarse POR algn to care ABOUT sb

nadie se interesa por mí nobody cares about me

2 (preguntar) interesarse POR algo/algn to ask o inquire ABOUT sth/sb

se interesó por tu salud she asked o inquired about your health

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interesar ( conjugate interesar) verbo intransitivo
a) ( suscitar interés): (+ me/te/le etc)

◊ no me interesa la política I'm not interested in politics;

esto a ti no te interesa this doesn't concern you, this is no concern of yours
b) ( convenir):

◊ interesaría comprobar los datos it would be useful/advisable to check the data;

me interesa este tipo de préstamo this sort of loan would suit me
verbo transitivo interesar a algn en algo to interest sb in sth, get sb interested in sth
interesarse verbo pronominal
a) ( tener interés) to take interest;

interesarse en or por algo to take an interest in sth
b) ( preguntar) interesarse por algo/algn to ask o inquire about sth/sb

interesar
I verbo transitivo
1 (inspirar interés) to interest: el fútbol no le interesa en absoluto, football doesn't interest him at all
atiende, creo que esto te interesa, pay attention, I think you should listen to this
2 (incumbir) to concern: eso no te interesa, it's none of your business
II vi (ser motivo de interés) to be of interest, to be important: interesa que nos reunamos cuanto antes, it is important that we meet as soon as possible
' interesar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
concernir
- deber
English:
appeal
- care for
- interest
- concern

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interesar

♦ vi

1. [atraer el interés] to interest;

le interesa el arte she's interested in art;

me interesaría conocerla I'd like to meet her;

por si te interesa in case you're interested;

este asunto nos interesa a todos this matter concerns us all;

es un tema que no interesa it's a subject of little interest;

a quien pueda interesar [en carta] to whom it may concern

2. [convenir]
no les interesa que baje el precio it wouldn't be to their advantage for the price to come down;

siempre hace lo que más le interesa he always does whatever suits his interests best;

sólo le interesa acostarse con ella all he's interested in is going to bed with her

♦ vt

1. [despertar interés en] to interest;

lo interesé en mi proyecto I got him interested in my project

2. Med
la bala interesó el riñón the bullet damaged his kidney

♦ See also the pronominal verb interesarse

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interesar

v/t interest

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interesar vt

: to interest

interesar vi

: to be of interest, to be interesting

♦ See also the reflexive verb interesarse

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interesar vb

1. (en general) to interest / to be interested in

me interesa la música I'm interested in music

logré interesarlo en la lectura I managed to interest him in reading

¿te interesa venir? are you interested in coming?

2. (ser útil) to be in your interest

te interesa llevarte bien con tus compañeros de clase it's in your interest to get on well with your classmates

Spanish-English dictionary > interesar

15 bien

bien [bjɛ̃]

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1. adverb

2. invariable adjective

3. masculine noun

4. compounds

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1. <

   a. ( = de façon satisfaisante) well

• nous avons bien travaillé aujourd'hui we've done some good work today

• cette porte ne ferme pas bien this door doesn't shut properly

• la télé ne marche pas bien the TV isn't working properly

• il s'habille bien he dresses well

• il parle bien l'anglais he speaks good English

• il a bien pris mes remarques he took my remarks quite well

• il s'y est bien pris he went about it the right way

• si je me rappelle bien if I remember rightly

• ni bien ni mal so-so (inf)

• pour bien faire il faudrait partir maintenant we really ought to leave now

► aller bien to be well

• comment vas-tu ? -- très bien merci how are you? -- fine, thanks

   b. ( = selon la morale, la raison) [se conduire, agir] well

• il pensait bien faire he thought he was doing the right thing

• vous avez bien fait you did the right thing

• il a bien fait de partir he was quite right to go

• faire bien les choses to do things properly

• vous faites bien de me le dire ! you did well to tell me!

• ça commence à bien faire ! (inf) this is getting beyond a joke!

   c. ( = sans difficulté) [supporter, se rappeler] well

• on comprend très bien pourquoi you can easily understand why

• il peut très bien le faire he's perfectly capable of doing it

   d. (exprimant le degré) ( = très) very ; ( = beaucoup) very much ; ( = trop) rather

• bien mieux much better

• bien souvent quite often

• nous sommes bien contents de vous voir we're very glad to see you

• bien plus heureux much happier

• bien plus cher much more expensive

• nous avons bien ri we had a good laugh

• les enfants se sont bien amusés the children had a great time

• elle est bien jeune pour se marier she is very young to be getting married

• il me paraît bien sûr de lui he seems to be very sure of himself to me

   e. ( = effectivement) definitely

• j'avais bien dit que je ne viendrais pas I definitely said that I wouldn't come

• je trouve bien que c'est un peu cher mais tant pis yes, it is rather expensive but never mind

• c'est bien à ton frère que je pensais yes, it was your brother I was thinking of

• c'est bien mon manteau ? this is my coat, isn't it?

• il s'agit bien de ça ! as if that's the point!

• voilà bien les femmes ! that's women for you!

   f. ( = correctement) écoute-moi bien listen to me carefully

• regardez bien ce qu'il va faire watch what he does carefully

• dis-lui bien que... make sure you tell him that...

• mets-toi bien en face stand directly opposite

• percez un trou bien au milieu drill a hole right in the centre

• tiens-toi bien droit stand quite straight

• c'est bien compris ? is that quite clear?

• il arrivera bien à se débrouiller he'll manage all right

• j'espère bien ! I should hope so!

• où peut-il bien être ? where on earth can he be?

• bien à vous (dans une lettre) yours

   g. ( = malgré tout) il fallait bien que ça se fasse it just had to be done

• il pourrait bien venir nous voir de temps en temps ! he could at least come and see us now and then!

   h. ( = volontiers) (après un verbe au conditionnel) je mangerais bien un morceau I'd like a bite to eat

• j'irais bien mais j'ai cours I'd like to go but I've got a class

• je voudrais bien t'y voir ! I'd like to see you try!

• je te verrais bien en jaune I think you'd look good in yellow

   i. ( = au moins) at least

• il y a bien trois jours que je ne l'ai pas vu I haven't seen him for at least three days

   j. (locutions)

► bien du, bien de la, bien des a lot of

• elle a eu bien du mal à le trouver she had a lot of difficulty finding it

• ils ont eu bien de la chance they had a lot of luck

• je connais bien des gens qui auraient protesté I know a lot of people who would have protested► bien que although

• bien que je ne puisse pas venir although I can't come► bien sûr of course

• bien sûr qu'il viendra ! of course he'll come!

2. <

   a. ( = satisfaisant) good

• elle est très bien comme secrétaire she's a very good secretary

• ce serait bien s'il venait it would be good if he came

► bien ! (approbation) good! ; (pour changer de sujet, par exaspération) all right!

   b. (travail scolaire) good

• assez bien quite good

• très bien very good

   c. ( = en bonne forme) well

• je me sens bien I feel well

• je ne me sens pas bien I don't feel well

• tu n'es pas bien ? are you feeling OK?

   d. ( = beau) [femme] pretty ; [homme] good-looking ; [chose] nice

• elle était très bien quand elle était jeune she was very pretty when she was young

• il est bien, ce nouveau canapé the new sofa's nice

   e. ( = à l'aise) on est bien à l'ombre it's nice in the shade

• on est bien ici it's nice here

• je suis bien dans ce fauteuil I'm very comfortable in this chair

• laisse-le, il est bien où il est ! leave him alone - he's fine where he is!

• vous voilà bien ! now you've done it!

   f. ( = convenable) nice ; (moralement) right

• c'est pas bien de dire ça it's not nice to say that

• ce n'est pas bien de faire ça it's not nice to do that

• c'est un type bien (inf) he's a good guy (inf)

• des gens bien posh (inf) people

   g. ( = en bons termes) être bien avec qn to get on well with sb

3. <

   a. ( = ce qui est bon) good

• faire le bien to do good

• le bien public the public good

• c'est pour ton bien ! it's for your own good!

► faire du bien

• faire du bien à qn to do sb good

• ce massage m'a fait du bien the massage did me good

• ça fait du bien de se confier it's good to talk

• ses paroles m'ont fait du bien what he said made me feel better► dire du bien

• dire du bien de qn to speak well of sb

• on dit beaucoup de bien de ce restaurant this restaurant has a very good name► en bien

• il a changé en bien he has changed for the better

• parler en bien de qn to speak well of sb

   b. ( = possession) possession ; ( = argent) fortune ; ( = terre) estate

• biens goods

• les biens de ce monde material possessions

4. <

► biens de consommation consumer goods

► biens d'équipement capital goods

► biens immobiliers real estate

► biens meubles, biens mobiliers movable property

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bjɛ̃
1.

adjectif invariable

1) ( convenable)

être bien dans un rôle — to be good in a part

être bien de sa personne — to be good-looking

il n'y a rien de bien ici — there's nothing of interest here

voilà qui est bien — that's good

ce n'est pas bien de mentir — it's not nice to lie

ce serait bien — it would be nice

ça fait bien d'aller à l'opéra — (colloq) it's the done thing to go to the opera

les roses font bien — the roses look nice

2) ( en bonne santé) well

ne pas se sentir bien — not to feel well

t'es pas bien! — (colloq) you're out of your mind! (colloq)

3) ( à l'aise)

je suis bien dans ces bottes — these boots are comfortable

on est bien au soleil! — isn't it nice in the sun!

je me trouve bien ici — I like it here

nous voilà bien! — iron we' re in a fine mess!

4) (colloq) ( de qualité)

un quartier bien — a nice district

des gens bien — respectable people

un type bien — a gentleman

2.

adverbe

1) ( correctement) gén well; [fonctionner] properly; [interpréter] correctly

bien payé — well paid

bien joué! — fig well done!

aller bien — [personne] to be well; [affaires] to go well

ça s'est bien passé — it went well

la voiture ne marche pas bien — the car isn't running properly

ni bien ni mal — so-so

parler (très) bien le chinois — to speak (very) good Chinese

il travaille bien — ( élève) his work is good; ( artisan) he does a good job

il est bien remis — ( malade) he's made a good recovery

bien se tenir à table — to have good table manners

bien employer son temps — to make good use of one's time

j'ai cru bien faire — I thought I was doing the right thing

il fait bien de partir — he's right to leave

c'est bien fait pour elle! — it serves her right!

tu ferais bien d'y aller — it would be a good idea for you to go there

bien m'en a pris de refuser — it's a good thing I refused

2) ( complètement) [arroser, décongeler, laver, mélanger, propre, cuit] thoroughly; [remplir, sécher, sec, fondu] completely; [lire, écouter, regarder] carefully

bien à droite — well over to the right

bien devant — right at the front

bien profiter d'une situation — to exploit a situation to the full

3) ( agréablement) [présenté, situé] well; [s'habiller] well, smartly; [décoré, meublé] tastefully; [logé, installé, vivre] comfortably

femme bien faite — shapely woman

aller bien à quelqu'un — [couleur, style] to suit somebody

se mettre bien avec quelqu'un — to get on good terms with somebody

bien prendre une remarque — to take a remark in good part

4) ( hautement) [aimable, triste] very; [apprécier, craindre] very much; [simple, vrai, certain, évident] quite

il s'est bien mal comporté — he behaved really badly

il y a bien longtemps — a very long time ago

merci bien — thank you very much

tu as bien raison — you're quite right

c'est bien dommage — it's a real pity

bien rire — to have a good laugh

c'est bien promis? — is that a promise?

c'est bien compris? — is that clear?

bien au contraire — on the contrary

c'est bien joli tout ça, mais — that's all very well, but

bien mieux/moins/pire — much ou far better/less/worse

bien trop laid/tard — much too ugly/late

bien plus riche/cher — much ou far richer/more expensive

bien plus, il la vole! — not only that, he also takes her money

bien sûr — of course

bien entendu or évidemment — naturally

bien souvent — quite often

5) ( volontiers)

j'irais bien à Bali — I wouldn't mind going to Bali

je veux bien t'aider — I don't mind helping you

j'aimerais bien essayer — I would love to try

je le vois bien habiter à Paris — I can just imagine him living in Paris

6) ( malgré tout)

il faut bien le faire — it has to be done

il faudra bien s'y habituer — we'll just have to get used to it

il finira bien par se calmer — he'll calm down eventually

7) ( pour souligner)

ça prouve/montre bien que — it just goes to prove/show that

j'espère bien que — I do hope that

je sais/crois bien que — I know/think that

insiste bien — make sure you insist

on verra bien — well, we'll see

sache bien que je n'accepterai jamais — let me tell you that I will never accept

je m'en doutais bien! — I thought as much!

je t'avais bien dit de ne pas le manger! — I told you not to eat it!

il le fait bien lui, pourquoi pas moi? — if he can do it, why can't I?

veux-tu bien faire ce que je te dis! — will you do as I tell you!

tu peux très bien le faire toi-même — you can easily do it yourself

il se pourrait bien qu'il pleuve — it might well rain

que peut-il bien faire à Paris? — what on earth can he be doing in Paris?

8) ( réellement) definitely

c'est bien lui/mon sac — it's definitely him/my bag, it's him/my bag all right (colloq)

c'est bien ce qu'il a dit — that's exactly what he said

il ne s'agit pas d'une erreur, mais bien de fraude — it's not a mistake, it's fraud

c'est bien ici qu'on vend les billets? — this is where you get tickets, isn't it?

tu as bien pris les clés? — are you sure you've got the keys?

est-ce bien nécessaire? — is it really necessary?

c'est bien de lui! — it's just like him!

voilà bien la politique! — that's politics for you!

c'est bien le moment! — iron great timing!

c'est bien le moment de partir! — iron what a time to leave!

9) ( au moins) at least

elle a bien 40 ans — she's at least 40, she's a good 40 years old

10) ( beaucoup)

il y a bien des années — a good many years ago

bien des fois — often, many a time

bien des gens — lots of people

il s'est donné bien du mal — he's gone to a lot or a great deal of trouble

mon fils me donne bien du souci — my son is a great worry to me

avoir bien de la chance — to be very lucky

je te souhaite bien du plaisir! — iron I wish you joy!

3.

nom masculin

1) ( avantage) good

pour le bien du pays — for the good of the country

pour le bien de tous — for the general good

pour ton bien — for your own good

ce serait un bien — it would be a good thing

sacrifier son propre bien à celui d'autrui — to put others first

le bien et le mal — good and evil

faire le bien — to do good

ça fait du bien aux enfants — it's good for the children

ça leur fait du bien — it does them good

mon repos m'a fait le plus grand bien — my rest did me a world of good

grand bien vous fasse! — iron much good may it do you!

vouloir le bien de quelqu'un — to have somebody's best interests at heart

vouloir du bien à quelqu'un — to wish somebody well

dire du bien de quelqu'un — to speak well of somebody

on dit le plus grand bien du musée — people speak very highly of the museum

on a dit le plus grand bien de toi — a lot of nice things were said about you

parler en bien de quelqu'un — to speak favourably [BrE] of somebody

2) ( possession) possession

perdre tous ses biens dans un incendie — to lose all one's possessions in a fire

les biens de ce monde — material possessions

hériter des biens paternels — to inherit one's father's estate

dilapider son bien — to squander one's fortune

des biens considérables — substantial assets

la santé est le plus précieux des biens — you can't put a price on good health

4.

exclamation

bien! — good!

5.

bien que locution conjonctive although

bien qu'il le sache — although he knows

Phrasal Verbs:

- biens de consommation

- biens d'équipement

- biens d'équipement ménager

- biens fonciers

- biens immobiliers

- biens mobiliers

- biens personnels

- biens publics

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tout est bien qui finit bien — Proverbe all's well that ends well Proverbe

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bjɛ̃
1. nm

1) (= avantage)

faire du bien à qn — to do sb good

il n'y a pas de mal à se faire du bien — there's nothing wrong with doing oneself a bit of good

Ses vacances lui ont fait beaucoup de bien. — His holiday has done him a lot of good.

ça fait du bien de faire — it does you good to do

dire du bien de — to speak highly of

Jean m'a dit beaucoup de bien de toi. — Jean told me a lot of good things about you., Jean spoke very highly of you to me.

c'est pour son bien — it's for his own good

changer en bien — to change for the better

le bien public — the public good

vouloir du bien à qn (= vouloir aider) — to have sb's best interests at heart

un ami qui vous veut du bien — a well-wisher

2) (= possession) possession, property, (= patrimoine) property

son bien le plus précieux — his most treasured possession

avoir du bien — to have property

bien immobilier — property

3) (moral)

le bien — good

faire le bien — to do good

le bien et le mal — good and evil

distinguer le bien du mal — to tell good from evil

2. biens nmpl

les biens et services — goods and services

3. adv

1) (= de façon satisfaisante) well

Elle travaille bien. — She works well.

aller bien; se porter bien — to be well

croyant bien faire, je... — thinking I was doing the right thing, I...

faire bien de... — to do well to...

Tu ferais bien de faire attention. — You'd do well to pay attention.

2) (concession)

vouloir bien; Je veux bien le faire. — I'm quite willing to do it.

il faut bien le faire — it has to be done

peut-être bien — it could well be

on verra bien — we'll see

il y a bien 2 ans — at least 2 years ago

Il semble bien que... — It really seems that...

Paul est bien venu, n'est-ce pas? — Paul HAS come, hasn't he?

Où peut-il bien être passé? — Where on earth can he have got to?

3) (valeur intensive) quite

bien jeune — quite young

bien assez — quite enough

bien mieux — much better

J'espère bien y aller. — I very much hope to go.

bien du temps — quite some time

bien des gens — quite a number of people

aimer bien — to like

4) (autres locutions)

bien fait!; C'est bien fait pour toi! — It serves you right!

C'est bien fait pour elle! — It serves her right!

C'est bien fait pour lui! — It serves him right!

bien sûr!; bien entendu! — certainly!, of course!

si bien que — with the result that

4. excl

right!, OK!, fine!

eh bien! — well!

5. adj inv

1) (= en bonne forme)

je me sens bien — I feel fine, I feel well

je ne me sens pas bien — I don't feel well

je suis bien — I'm fine

je ne suis pas bien — I don't feel well

2) (= à l'aise)

On est bien dans ce fauteuil. — This chair is very comfortable.

3) (= à son avantage)

Tu es bien dans cette robe. — You look nice in that dress.

4) (= satisfaisant) good

Ce restaurant est vraiment bien. — This restaurant is really good.

Elle est bien, cette maison. — It's a nice house.

Elle est bien, cette secrétaire. — She's a good secretary.

c'est très bien comme ça — that's fine

Ce n'est pas si bien que ça. — It's not as good as all that., It's not all that great.

C'est bien? — Is that all right?

5) (moralement)

ce n'est pas bien de... — it's not right to...

Ce n'est pas bien de dire du mal des gens. — It's not right to say nasty things about people.

Elle est bien, cette femme. — She's a nice woman.

des gens bien — respectable people

6) (= en bons termes)

être bien avec qn — to be on good terms with sb

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bien

A adj inv

1 ( convenable) être bien dans un rôle to be good in a part; être bien de sa personne to be good-looking; il n'y a rien de bien ici there's nothing of interest here; voilà qui est bien that's good; ce n'est pas bien de mentir it's not nice to lie; ce serait bien si on pouvait nager it would be nice if we could swim; ça fait bien d'aller à l'opéra○ it's the done thing to go to the opera; les roses font bien sur la terrasse the roses look nice ou good on the terrace; tout est bien qui finit bien all's well that ends well;

2 ( en bonne santé) well; ne pas se sentir bien not to feel well; non, mais, t'es pas bien○! you're out of your mind○!;

3 ( à l'aise) comfortable; je suis bien dans ces bottes these boots are comfortable; on est bien sur cette chaise! what a comfortable chair!; on est bien au soleil! isn't it nice in the sun!; je me trouve bien ici I like it here; suis mes conseils, tu t'en trouveras bien take my advice, it'll serve you in good stead; nous voilà bien! iron we're in a fine mess!;

4 ○( de qualité) un quartier bien a nice district; des gens bien respectable people; un type bien a gentleman; un film bien a good film.

B adv

1 ( correctement) [équipé, fait, géré, s'exprimer, dormir, choisir, se souvenir, danser] well; [fonctionner] properly; [libeller, diagnostiquer, interpréter] correctly; bien payé well paid; bien joué! lit well played!; fig well done!; aller bien [personne] to be well; [affaires] to go well; ça s'est bien passé it went well; la voiture ne marche pas bien the car isn't running properly ou right; ni bien ni mal so-so; parler (très) bien le chinois to speak (very) good Chinese, to speak Chinese (very) well; il travaille bien ( élève) his work is good; ( artisan) he does a good job; un travail bien fait a good job; il est bien remis ( malade) he's made a good recovery; bien se tenir à table to have good table manners; bien employer son temps to make good use of one's time; j'ai cru bien faire I thought I was doing the right thing; il fait bien de partir he's right to leave; c'est bien fait pour elle! it serves her right!; tu ferais bien d'y aller it would be a good idea for you to go there; pour bien faire, il faudrait acheter une lampe the thing to do would be to buy a lamp; bien m'en a pris de refuser it's a good thing I refused;

2 ( complètement) [arroser, décongeler, laver, mélanger, propre, cuit] thoroughly; [remplir, sécher, sec, fondu] completely; [lire, examiner, écouter, regarder] carefully; marche bien à droite keep well over to the right; mets-toi bien dans le coin/devant stand right in the corner/at the front; bien profiter d'une situation to exploit a situation to the full;

3 ( agréablement) [présenté, situé] well; [s'habiller] well, smartly; [décoré, meublé] tastefully; [logé, installé, vivre] comfortably; femme bien faite shapely woman; aller bien ensemble to go well together; aller bien à qn [couleur, style] to suit sb; se mettre bien avec qn to get on good terms with sb; bien prendre une remarque to take a remark in good part;

4 ( hautement) [aimable, triste] very; [apprécier, craindre] very much; [simple, vrai, certain, évident] quite; il s'est bien mal comporté he behaved very ou really badly; il y a bien longtemps de ça that was a very long time ago; c'est bien loin pour nous it's rather far for us; merci bien thank you very much; tu as bien raison you're quite ou absolutely right; c'est bien dommage it's a great ou real pity; bien rire/s'amuser/se reposer to have a good laugh/time/rest; tu as l'air bien pensif you're looking very pensive; c'est bien promis? is that a promise?; c'est bien compris? is that clear?; bien au contraire on the contrary; c'est bien beau ou joli tout ça, mais that's all very well, but; bien mieux/ moins/pire much ou far better/less/worse; bien trop laid/tard much too ugly/late; bien plus riche/cher much ou far richer/more expensive; bien plus, il la vole! not only that, he also takes her money; bien sûr of course; bien entendu or évidemment naturally; bien souvent quite often;

5 ( volontiers) j'irais bien à Bali I wouldn't mind going to Bali; j'en prendrais bien un autre I wouldn't mind another; je veux bien t'aider I don't mind helping you; j'aimerais bien essayer I would love to try; je te dirais bien de rester/venir, mais I would ask you to stay/come but; je verrais bien un arbre sur la pelouse I think a tree would look nice on the lawn; je le vois bien habiter à Paris I can just imagine him living in Paris;

6 ( malgré tout) il faut bien le faire/que ça finisse it has to be done/to come to an end; il faudra bien s'y habituer we'll just have to get used to it; elle sera bien obligée de payer she'll just have to pay; tu aurais bien pu me le dire you could at least have told me; il finira bien par se calmer he'll calm down eventually;

7 ( pour souligner) ça prouve/montre bien que it just goes to prove/show that; j'espère bien que I do hope that; je vois/comprends bien I do see/understand; je sais/crois bien que I know/think that; insiste bien make sure you insist; dis-le lui bien make sure you tell him/her; on verra bien well, we'll see; sache bien que je n'accepterai jamais let me tell you that I will never accept; crois bien que je n'hésiterais pas! you can be sure ou I can assure you that I would not hesitate!; je m'en doutais bien! I thought as much!; je t'avais bien dit de ne pas le manger! I told you not to eat it!; il le fait bien lui, pourquoi pas moi? if he can do it, why can't I?; veux-tu bien faire ce que je te dis! will you do as I tell you!; tu peux très bien le faire toi-même you can easily do it yourself; il se pourrait bien qu'il pleuve it might well rain; que peut-il bien faire à Paris? what on earth can he be doing in Paris?;

8 ( réellement) definitely; c'est bien lui/mon sac it's definitely him/my bag, it's him/my bag all right○; j'ai vérifié: il est bien parti I checked, he's definitely gone ou he's gone all right○; c'est bien ce qu'il a dit/vu that's definitely ou exactly what he said/saw; et c'est bien lui qui conduisait? and it was definitely him driving?; il ne s'agit pas d'une erreur, mais bien de fraude it's not a mistake, it's fraud; c'est bien mardi aujourd'hui? today is Tuesday, isn't it?; c'est bien ici qu'on vend les billets? this is where you get tickets, isn't it?; tu as bien pris les clés? are you sure you've got the keys?; est-ce bien nécessaire? is it really necessary?; s'agit-il bien d'un suicide? was it really suicide?; c'est bien de lui! it's just like him!; voilà bien la politique! that's politics for you!; c'est bien le moment! iron great timing!; c'est bien le moment de partir! iron what a time to leave!;

9 ( au moins) at least; elle a bien 40 ans she's at least 40, she's a good 40 years old; ça pèse bien dix kilos it weighs at least ten kilos, it weighs a good ten kilos; ça vaut bien le double it's worth at least twice as much;

10 ( beaucoup) c'était il y a bien des années that was a good many years ago; bien des fois often, many a time; bien des gens lots of people; il s'est donné bien du mal he's gone to a lot or a great deal of trouble; il s'en faut bien! far from it!; mon fils me donne bien du souci my son is a great worry to me; avoir bien de la chance to be very lucky; je te souhaite bien du plaisir! iron I wish you joy!

C nm

1 ( avantage) good; pour le bien du pays for the good of the country; pour le bien de tous for the general good; c'est pour ton bien it's for your own good; ce serait un bien it would be a good thing; sacrifier son propre bien à celui d'autrui to put others first; le bien et le mal good and evil; faire le bien to do good; il a fait beaucoup de bien autour de lui he has done a lot of good; ça fait du bien aux enfants/plantes it's good for the children /plants; ça fait/ça leur fait du bien it does you/them good; mon repos m'a fait le plus grand bien my rest did me a world of good; grand bien vous fasse! iron much good may it do you!; vouloir le bien de qn to have sb's best interests at heart; vouloir du bien à qn to wish sb well; ‘un ami qui vous veut du bien’ ( dans une lettre anonyme) ‘from a well-wisher’, ‘one who has your best interests at heart’; dire du bien de qn to speak well of sb; on dit le plus grand bien du maire/musée people speak very highly of the mayor/museum; on a dit le plus grand bien de toi a lot of nice things were said about you; parler en bien de qn to speak favourably^GB of sb; ⇒ ennemi, honneur;

2 ( possession) possession; (maison, terres) property; ( domaine) bien(s) estate; ( ensemble des possessions) bien(s) property ¢; ( patrimoine) bien(s) fortune; ( avoirs) biens assets; perdre tous ses bien s dans un incendie to lose all one's possessions in a fire; ce livre est mon bien le plus précieux this book is my most precious possession; les biens de ce monde material possessions; un petit bien en Corse a small property in Corsica; hériter des biens paternels to inherit one's father's property ou estate; dilapider son bien to squander one's fortune; avoir du bien (maisons, terres) to own property; ( argent) to be wealthy; des biens considérables substantial assets; la santé/liberté est le plus précieux des biens you can't put a price on good health/freedom; ⇒ abondance, acquis.

D excl

1 ( approbatif) bien! voyons le reste good! let's see the rest;

2 ( impatient) bien! bien! j'arrive! all right! all right! ou OK! OK○! I'm coming!

E bien que loc conj although, though; bien qu'il le sache although he knows; bien qu'elle vive maintenant en Floride, je la vois régulièrement although she lives in Florida, I see her regularly; il est venu travailler bien qu'il soit grippé he came in to work, although he had flu; bien que très différentes en apparence, les deux œuvres ont des points communs although very different in appearance, the two works have common features; il joue un rôle important bien que discret he plays an important role, albeit a discreet one; ⇒ aussi, ou, si.

Composés

biens de consommation consumer goods; biens durables consumer durables; biens d'équipement capital goods; biens d'équipement ménager household goods; biens fonciers land ¢; biens immeubles immovables; biens immeubles par destination fixtures; biens immobiliers real estate ¢; biens mobiliers personal property ¢; biens personnels private property ¢; biens propres separate estate (sg); détenir qch en bien s propres to hold sth as separate estate; biens publics public property ¢; biens sociaux corporate assets.

[bjɛ̃] adverbe

1. [de façon satisfaisante] well

tout allait bien everything was going well ou fine

il cuisine bien he's a good cook

la pièce finit bien the play has a happy ending

la vis tient bien the screw is secure ou is in tight

il gagne bien sa vie he earns a good living

ils vivent bien they have a comfortable life

faire bien to look good

bien prendre quelque chose to take something well

il s'y est bien pris he tackled it well

il s'y est bien pris pour interviewer le ministre he did a good job of interviewing the minister

vivre bien quelque chose to have a positive experience of something

tiens-toi bien!

a. [à la rambarde] hold on tight!

b. [sur la chaise] sit properly!

c. [à table] behave yourself!

tu tombes bien! you've come at (just) the right time!

2. [du point de vue de la santé]

aller ou se porter bien to feel well ou fine

il se porte plutôt bien! (humoristique) he doesn't look as if he's starving!

3. [conformément à la raison, à la loi, à la morale] well, decently

bien agir envers quelqu'un to do the proper ou right ou correct thing by somebody

tu as bien fait you did the right thing, you did right

tu fais bien de ne plus les voir you're right not to see them any more

tu fais bien de me le rappeler thank you for reminding me, it's a good thing you reminded me (of it)

tu ferais bien de partir plus tôt you'd do well to leave earlier

pour bien faire, nous devrions partir avant 9 h ideally, we should leave before 9

il faudrait lui acheter un cadeau pour bien faire we really ought to buy her a present

4. [sans malentendu] right, correctly

ai-je bien entendu ce que tu viens de dire? did I hear you right?

5. [avec soin]

écoute-moi bien listen (to me) carefully

as-tu bien vérifié? did you check properly?

fais bien ce que l'on te dit do exactly ou just as you're told

mélangez bien stir well

soigne-toi bien take good care of yourself

6. (suivi d'un adjectif) [très] really, very

c'est bien agréable it's really ou very nice

tu es bien sûr? are you quite certain ou sure?

bois un thé bien chaud have a nice hot cup of tea

(suivi d'un adverbe)

c'était il y a bien longtemps that was a very long time ago

embrasse-le bien fort give him a big hug

bien souvent (very) often

bien avant/après well before/after

bien trop tôt far ou much too early

7. (suivi d'un verbe) [beaucoup]

on a bien ri we had a good laugh, we laughed a lot

8. [véritablement]

j'ai bien cru que... I really thought that...

il a bien failli se noyer he very nearly drowned

sans bien se rendre compte de ce qu'il faisait without being fully aware of ou without fully realizing what he was doing

9. [pour renforcer, insister]

qui peut bien téléphoner à cette heure-ci? who could that be ringing at this hour?

où peut-il bien être? where on earth is he?

je sais bien que tu dis la vérité I know very well that you're telling the truth

veux-tu bien te taire? will you please be quiet?

ce n'est pas lui, mais bien son associé que j'ai eu au téléphone it wasn't him, but rather his partner I spoke to on the phone

c'est bien ça that's it ou right

c'est bien ce que je disais/pensais that's just what I was saying/thinking

c'est bien le moment d'en parler! (ironique) it's hardly the right time to talk about it!

j'ai pourtant bien entendu frapper I'm sure I heard a knock at the door

je le vois bien médecin I can (quite) see him as a doctor

tu vas lui dire? — je pense bien! are you going to tell him? — you bet I am!

je vais me plaindre — je comprends ou pense bien! I'm going to complain — I should think so too!

il ne m'aidera pas, tu penses bien! he won't help me, you can be sure of that!

c'est bien de lui, ça! that's typical of him!, that's just like him!

10. [volontiers]

j'irais bien avec toi I'd really like to go with you

je te dirais bien quelque chose, mais je suis poli I could say something rude but I won't

je boirais bien quelque chose I could do with ou I wouldn't mind a drink

11. [au moins] at least

12. [exprimant la supposition, l'éventualité]

tu verras bien you'll see

ils pourraient bien refuser they might well refuse

ça se pourrait bien it's perfectly possible

13. [pourtant]

mais il fallait bien le lui dire! but he had to be told (all the same)!

il faut bien le faire it's got to be done

14. [suivi d'un nom]

bien de, bien des quite a lot of

j'ai eu bien du souci I've had a lot to worry about

elle a bien du courage! isn't she brave!, she's got a great deal of courage!

bien des fois... more than once...

bien des gens lots of ou quite a lot of ou quite a few people

15. [dans la correspondance]

bien à toi love

bien à vous yours

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[bjɛ̃] adjectif invariable

1. [qui donne satisfaction] good

c'est bien de s'amuser mais il faut aussi travailler it's all right to have fun but you have to work too

je recule? — non, vous êtes bien là (familier) shall I move back? — no, you're all right ou OK ou fine like that

qu'est-ce qu'il est bien dans son dernier film! (familier) he's great ou really good in his new film!

ÉDUCATION [sur un devoir] good

2. [esthétique - personne] good-looking, attractive ; [ - chose] nice, lovely

tu es très bien en jupe

a. [cela te sied] you look very nice in a skirt

b. [c'est acceptable pour l'occasion] a skirt is perfectly all right

il est bien de sa personne he's a good-looking man

3. [convenable - personne] decent, nice

c'est bien [conduite, action]: ce serait bien de lui envoyer un peu d'argent it'd be a good idea to send her some money

ils se sont séparés et c'est bien comme ça they've split up and it's better that way

ce n'est pas bien de tirer la langue it's naughty ou it's not nice to stick out your tongue

ce n'est pas bien de tricher you shouldn't cheat

4. [en forme] well

vous ne vous sentez pas bien?

a. aren't you feeling well?

b. [mentalement] are you crazy?

il n'est pas bien, celui-là! (familier) he's got a problem, he has!

me/te/nous voilà bien! NOW I'm/you're/we're in a fine mess!

5. [à l'aise]

on est bien ici it's nice here

on est vraiment bien dans ce fauteuil this armchair is really comfortable

je suis bien avec toi I like being with you

6. [en bons termes]

être bien avec quelqu'un to be well in with somebody

ils sont bien ensemble they're happy together

se mettre bien avec quelqu'un to get in with somebody, to get into somebody's good books

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[bjɛ̃] nom masculin

1. PHILOSOPHIE & RELIGION

le bien good

faire le bien to do good

2. [ce qui est agréable, avantageux]

c'est pour ton bien que je dis ça I'm saying this for your own good ou benefit

c'est ton bien que je veux I only want what's best for you

le bien commun ou général the common good

c'est pour le bien de tous/de l'entreprise it's for the common good/the good of the firm

pour le bien public in the public interest

vouloir du bien à quelqu'un to wish somebody well

dire/penser du bien de to speak/to think well of

on ne m'a dit que du bien de votre cuisine I've heard the most flattering things about your cooking

faire du bien: continue à me masser, ça fait du bien carry on massaging me, it's doing me good

cela fait du bien de se dégourdir les jambes it's nice to be able to stretch your legs

je me suis cogné l'orteil, ça fait pas du bien! (familier) I bashed my toe, it's quite painful!

faire du bien ou le plus grand bien à quelqu'un [médicament, repos] to do somebody good, to benefit somebody

le dentiste ne m'a pas fait du bien! the dentist really hurt me!

la séparation leur fera le plus grand bien being apart will do them a lot ou a world of good

grand bien te/lui fasse! (ironique) much good may it do you/him!

bien m'en a pris it was just as well I did it

ça fait du bien par où ça passe! (familier) aah, I feel better for that!

3. [bienfait] good ou positive thing, benefit

cette décision a été un bien pour tout le monde the decision was a good thing for all ou everyone concerned

4. [propriété personnelle] possession, (piece) ou item of property

[argent] fortune

mon bien t'appartient what's mine is yours

ils ont un petit bien en Ardèche (familier) they have a bit of land in the Ardèche

la jeunesse est un bien précieux youth is a precious asset

tous mes biens all my worldly goods, all I'm worth

avoir du bien au soleil (familier) to be well-off ou rich

5. DROIT & ÉCONOMIE

bien de consommation courante consumer good

biens de consommation durables consumer durables

biens d'équipement capital equipment ou goods

biens privés/publics private/public property

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[bjɛ̃] interjection

1. [indiquant une transition] OK, right (then)

2. [marquant l'approbation]

je n'irai pas! — bien, n'en parlons plus! I won't go! — very well ou all right (then), let's drop the subject!

fort bien fine

bien, bien, on y va all right, all right ou OK, OK, let's go

bien entendu locution adverbiale

of course

bien entendu que locution conjonctive

of course

bien entendu que j'aimerais y aller of course I'd like to go

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bien que locution conjonctive

despite the fact that, although, though

bien que malade, il a tenu à y aller although he was ill, he insisted on going

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bien sûr locution adverbiale

of course

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bien sûr que locution conjonctive

of course

bien sûr qu'elle n'avait rien compris! of course she hadn't understood a thing!

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > bien

16 what

1. interrogative adjective
1) (asking for selection) welch...

what book did you choose? — welches Buch hast du ausgesucht?

2) (asking for statement of amount) wieviel; with pl. n. wie viele

what men/money has he? — wie viele Leute/wieviel Geld hat er?

I know what time it starts — ich weiß, um wieviel Uhr es anfängt

what more can I do/say? — was kann ich sonst noch tun/sagen?

what more do you want? — was willst du [noch] mehr?

3) (asking for statement of kind) was für

what kind of man is he? — was für ein Mensch ist er?

what good or use is it? — wozu soll das gut sein?
2. exclamatory adjective
1) (how great) was für

what impudence or cheek/luck! — was für eine Unverschämtheit od. Frechheit/was für ein Glück!

2) before adj. and n. (to what extent) was für
3. relative adjective
we can dispose of what difficulties there are remaining — wir können die verbleibenden Schwierigkeiten ausräumen

lend me what money you can — leih mir soviel Geld, wie du kannst

I will give you what help I can — ich werde dir helfen, so gut ich kann
4. adverb
1) (to what extent)

what do I care? — was kümmert's mich?

what does it matter? — was macht's?

2)

what with... — wenn man an... denkt

what with changing jobs and moving house I haven't had time to do any studying — da ich eine neue Stellung angetreten habe und umgezogen bin, hatte ich keine Zeit zum Lernen
5. interrogative pronoun
1) (what thing) was

what is your name? — wie heißt du/heißen Sie?

what about...? — (is there any news of...?, what will become of...?) was ist mit...?

what about a game of chess? — wie wär's mit einer Partie Schach?

what to do? — was tun?

what-d'you-[ma-] call-him/-her/-it, what's-his/-her/-its-name — wie heißt er/sie/es noch

what for? — wozu?

and/or what have you — und/oder was sonst noch [alles]

what if...? — was ist, wenn...?

what is it etc. like? — wie ist es usw.?

what not — wer weiß was alles

what of it? — was ist dabei?; was soll [schon] dabei sein?

what do you say — or (Amer.)

what say we have a rest? — was hältst du davon, wenn wir mal Pause machen?; wie wär's mit einer Pause?

[I'll] tell you what — weißt du, was; pass mal auf

[and] what then? — [na] und?

or what? — oder was?

so what? — na und?

2) (asking for confirmation)

what? — wie?; was? (ugs.)

you did what? — was hast du gemacht?

3) in rhet. questions equivalent to neg. statement

what is the use in trying/the point of going on? — wozu [groß] versuchen/weitermachen?
6. relative pronoun
(that which) was

do what I tell you — tu, was ich dir sage

what little I know/remember — das bisschen, das ich weiß/an das ich mich erinnere

this is what I mean:... — ich meine Folgendes:...

tell somebody what to do or what he can do with something — (coll. iron.) jemandem sagen, wo er sich (Dat.) etwas hinstecken kann (salopp)

what is more — außerdem

the weather being what it is... — so, wie es mit dem Wetter aussieht,...

for what it is — in seiner Art
7. exclamatory pronoun
was

what she must have suffered! — wie sie gelitten haben muss!

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(whoever, whatever, wherever etc: No matter what happens, I'll go.) gleichgültig wer, was, etc.

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what

[(h)wɒt, AM (h)wʌt]

I. pron

1. interrog (asking for specific information) was

\what happened after I left? was geschah, nachdem ich gegangen war?

they asked me \what I needed to buy sie fragten mich, was ich kaufen müsse

\what do you do? was machst du [beruflich]?

\what's your address? wie lautet deine Adresse?

\what's that called? wie heißt das?

\what's your phone number? wie ist deine Telefonnummer?

\what is your name? wie heißt du?

\what are you looking for? wonach suchst du?

\what on earth...? ( fam) was in aller Welt...? fam

\what on earth are you talking about? wovon redest du da bloß?

\what in God's/heaven's name...? was um Gottes/Himmels willen...?

\what in God's name did you think was likely to happen? was, um Gottes willen, hast du gedacht, würde passieren?

\what the hell [or heck] ...? (fam!)

\what the fuck...? ( vulg) was zum Teufel...? sl

\what's the matter [or \what's [up]]? was ist los?

\what's [up] with Terry this week? was ist diese Woche mit Terry los?

\what have we [or you] here? was haben wir denn da?

\what have you here? is that a science project? was ist denn das? ist das ein wissenschaftliches Projekt?

\what about sb/sth? ( fam) was ist mit jdm/etw?

\what about Lila? — shall we invite her? was ist mit Lila? — sollen wir sie einladen?

\what about taking a few days off? wie wäre es mit ein paar Tagen Urlaub?

hey, \what about going to the movies? he, wie wär's mit Kino?

\what for? (why) wofür?; ( fam: why is sth being done?) warum

you want a hammer and a screwdriver? \what for? du möchtest einen Hammer und einen Schraubenzieher? wofür?

\what are these tools for? wofür ist dieses Werkzeug?

\what is he keeping it secret for? warum hält er es geheim?

I'll give you \what for if I catch you doing that again es setzt was, wenn ich dich noch einmal dabei erwische fam

\what is sb/sth like? wie ist jd/etw?

\what's the weather like? wie ist das Wetter?

\what of it? was soll's?

so not many people replied to the questionnaire — what of it, there were enough es haben also nicht viele Leute auf die Umfrage geantwortet — na und, es waren genug

\what's on? was gibt's?

hi everybody, \what's on here? hallo, alle miteinander, was gibt's?

\what's it to you? was geht dich das an?

\what if...? was ist, wenn...?

\what if the train's late? was ist, wenn der Zug Verspätung hat?

or \what? ( fam) oder was? fam

are you going to help me or \what? hilfst du mir nun oder was?

so \what? ( fam) na und? fam

2. rel (thing or things that) was

she wouldn't tell me \what he said sie wollte mir nicht erzählen, was er gesagt hatte

that's \what he said das hat er gesagt

I can't decide \what to do next ich kann mich nicht entschließen, was ich als nächstes tun soll

she has no income but \what she gets from him sie hat kein Einkommen außer dem, was sie von ihm bekommt

that's \what he asked for das ist es, worum er gebeten hat

\what's more... darüber hinaus..., und außerdem...

the decorations were beautiful and \what's more, the children made them themselves die Dekoration war schön, und vor allem hatten die Kinder sie selbst gemacht

and [or or] \what have you ( fam) oder etwas Ähnliches

for a binder try soup, gravy, cream or \what have you zum Binden nehmen Sie Suppe, Soße, Sahne oder etwas Ähnliches

3. rel (used as an introduction)

you'll never guess \what — Laurie won first prize! du wirst es nie erraten — Laurie hat den ersten Preis gewonnen!

I'll tell you \what ich will dir mal was sagen

I'll tell you \what — we'll collect the parcel on our way to the station ( fam) weißt du was? wir holen das Paket auf dem Weg zum Bahnhof ab

4. rel (whatever) was

do \what you can but I don't think anything will help tu, was du kannst, aber glaub' nicht, dass etwas hilft

it doesn't matter \what I say — they always criticize me ich kann sagen, was ich will — sie kritisieren mich immer

come \what may komme, was wolle

\what sb says goes was jd sagt, gilt

5. in exclamations (showing disbelief) was; (emphasizing sth surprising or remarkable) was

\what's this I hear? you're leaving? was höre ich da? du gehst?

while I was there I stayed with the President — you did what? als ich dort war, habe ich beim Präsidenten gewohnt — du hast was gemacht?

... or \what!... oder was!

is he smart or \what! ist er intelligent oder was!

6.

▶ \what's it called [or \what do you call it] wie heißt es gleich

it looks like a \what's it called — a plunger? es sieht aus wie ein Dings, ein Tauchkolben

▶ \what gives? ( fam) was ist los?

you've been in a bad mood all day long — \what gives? du bist schon den ganzen Tag schlechter Laune — was ist los?

▶ to have \what it takes ( fam) ausgesprochen fähig sein

▶ \what is \what ( fam) was Sache ist fam

I'll teach her \what's \what ich werde ihr beibringen, was Sache ist

you have to ask the manager about that problem — he knows \what's \what du musst den Manager wegen dieses Problems fragen — er kennt sich aus

▶ \what's his/her name [or ( fam)\what do you call him/her] [or (fam!)\what's his/her face] wie heißt er/sie gleich?

I gave it to \what's her name — the new girl ich habe es dem neuen Mädchen — wie heißt es gleich [noch] — gegeben

▶ and \what not ( often pej fam) und was sonst noch alles

she puts all her figurines and \what not in the glass case there sie stellt ihre Figuren und ähnliches Zeug in die Vitrine dort fam

▶ \what say... wie wäre es, wenn...

\what say we call a tea break? wie wäre es mit einer Pause?

▶ \what with... [and all] ( fam) bei all dem/der...

\what with the drought and the neglect, the garden is in a sad condition bei der Trockenheit und der Vernachlässigung ist der Garten in traurigem Zustand

I'm very tired, \what with travelling all day yesterday and having a disturbed night ich bin sehr müde, wo ich doch gestern den ganzen Tag gefahren bin und schlecht geschlafen habe

II. adj inv

1. (which) welche(r, s)

\what time is it? wie spät ist es?

\what books did you buy? was für Bücher hast du gekauft?

\what size shoes do you take? welche Schuhgröße haben Sie?

\what sort of car do you drive? was für ein Auto fährst du?

I don't know \what children she was talking about ich weiß nicht, von welchen Kindern sie sprach

do you know \what excuse he gave me? weißt du, welche Entschuldigung er mir gegeben hat?

2. (of amount)

use \what [little] brain you have and work out the answer for yourself! benutze dein [bisschen] Hirn und erarbeite dir die Antwort selbst! fam

she took \what [sums of] money she could find sie nahm alles Geld, das sie finden konnte

he had been robbed of \what little money he had man hat ihm das bisschen Geld geraubt, das er hatte

3. (used for emphasis) was für

\what a lovely view! was für ein herrlicher Ausblick!

\what a fool she was wie dumm sie war

\what fool I am! ich Idiot!

\what a day! was für ein Tag!

\what luck! was für ein Glück!

\what nonsense [or rubbish]! was für ein Unsinn!

\what a pity [or shame]! wie schade!

III. adv inv

1. (to what extent?) was

\what do qualifications matter? was zählen schon Qualifikationen?

\what do you care if I get myself run over? dir ist es doch egal, wenn ich mich überfahren lasse!

\what does he care about the problems of teenagers? was kümmern ihn die Probleme von Teenagern?

\what does it matter? was macht's? fam

2. (indicating approximation) sagen wir

see you, \what, about four? bis um, sagen wir vier?

3. ( dated fam: used for emphasis or to invite agreement) oder?

pretty poor show, \what? ziemlich schlechte Show, nicht?

IV. interj

1. ( fam: pardon?) was fam

\what? I can't hear you was? ich höre dich nicht

2. (showing surprise or disbelief) was

\what! you left him there alone! was? du hast ihn da allein gelassen?

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[wɒt]
1. pron

1) (interrog) was

what is this called? — wie heißt das?, wie nennt man das?

what's the weather like? — wie ist das Wetter?

what do 4 and 3 make? — wie viel ist or macht 4 und or plus 3?

you need (a) what? — WAS brauchen Sie?

what is it now?, what do you want now? — was ist denn?

what's that (you/he etc said)? — WAS hast du/hat er etc da gerade gesagt?, wie or was war das noch mal? (inf)

what's that to you? — was geht dich das an?

what for? — wozu?, wofür?, für was? (inf)

what's that tool for? —

what are you looking at me like that for? — warum or was (inf) siehst du mich denn so an?

what did you do that for? — warum hast du denn das gemacht?

what about...? —

well, what about it? are we going? — na, wie ists, gehen wir?

you know that restaurant? – what about it? — kennst du das Restaurant? – was ist damit?

what of or about it? — na und? (inf)

what if...? — was ist, wenn...?

so what? (inf) — ja or na und?

what does it matter? — was macht das schon?

you what? (inf) — wie bitte?

what-d'you(-ma)-call-him/-her/-it (inf) — wie heißt er/sie/es gleich or schnell

2) (rel) was

he knows what it is to suffer — er weiß, was leiden heißt or ist

that is not what I asked for — danach habe ich nicht gefragt

that's exactly what I want/said — genau das möchte ich/habe ich gesagt

do you know what you are looking for? — weißt du, wonach du suchst?

come what may — komme was wolle

what I'd like is a cup of tea — was ich jetzt gerne hätte, (das) wäre ein Tee

what with work and the new baby, life's been very hectic — die ganze Arbeit, das Baby ist da - es ist alles sehr hektisch

what with one thing and the other — und wie es sich dann so ergab/ergibt, wie das so ist or geht

and what's more — und außerdem, und noch dazu

he knows what's what (inf) — er kennt sich aus, der weiß Bescheid (inf)

(I'll) tell you what (inf) — weißt du was?

and what have you (inf) — und was sonst noch (alles), und was weiß ich

to give sb what for (inf) — es jdm ordentlich geben (inf)

See:

→ academic.ru/81882/whatnot">whatnot

3)

(with vb +prep see also there) what did he agree to? — wozu hat er zugestimmt?

what did he object to? — wogegen or gegen was hat er Einwände erhoben?

he agreed/objected to what we suggested — er stimmte unseren Vorschlägen zu/lehnte unsere Vorschläge ab, er lehnte ab, was wir vorschlugen

he didn't know what he was agreeing/objecting to — er wusste nicht, wozu er zustimmte/was er ablehnte

she fell in with what everyone else wanted — sie schloss sich den Wünschen der Allgemeinheit an

he didn't go into what he meant — er erläuterte nicht im Einzelnen, was er meinte

2. adj

1) (interrog) welche(r, s), was für (ein/eine) (inf)

what age is he? — wie alt ist er?

what good would that be? (inf) — wozu sollte das gut sein?

what book do you want? — was für ein Buch wollen Sie?

2) (rel) der/die/das

what little I had — das wenige, das ich hatte

buy what food you like — kauf das Essen, das du willst

3)

(in set constructions) what sort of — was für ein/eine

what else — was noch

what more could a girl ask for? — was könnte sich ein Mädchen sonst noch wünschen

4) (in interj also iro) was für (ein/eine)

what a man! — was für ein or welch ein (geh) Mann!

what luck! — welch(es) Glück, was für ein Glück, so ein Glück

what a fool I've been/I am! — ich Idiot!

what terrible weather — was für ein scheußliches Wetter

3. interj
was; (dated = isn't it/he etc also) wie
is he good-looking, or what? — sieht der aber gut aus! (inf)

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what [wɒt; hwɒt; US wɑt; hwɑt]

A int pr

1. was, wie:

what did he do? was hat er getan?;

what’s for lunch? was gibt’s zum Mittagessen?

2. was (um Wiederholung eines Wortes bittend):

you want a what? was willst du?

3. was für ein(e), welch(er, e, es), (vor pl) was für (fragend oder als Verstärkung eines Ausrufs):

what an idea! was für eine Idee!;

what book? was für ein Buch?;

what luck! welch ein Glück!;

what men? was für Männer?

4. wie viel:

what’s two and three?

B rel pr

1. (das,) was, auch (der,) welcher:

this is what we hoped for (gerade) das erhofften wir;

he sent us what he had promised us er schickte uns (das), was er uns versprochen hatte oder das Versprochene;

it is nothing compared to what happened then es ist nichts im Vergleich zu dem, was dann geschah;

he is no longer what he was er ist nicht mehr der, der er war

2. was (auch immer):

say what you please sag, was du willst!

3. but what (negativ) umg außer dem, der ( oder das); außer der ( oder denen), die:

there was no one but what was excited es gab niemanden, der nicht aufgeregt war

C adj

1. was für ein(e), welch(er, e, es):

I don’t know what decision you have taken ich weiß nicht, was für einen Entschluss du gefasst hast;

he got what books he wanted er bekam alle Bücher, die er wollte

2. alle, die;

alles, was:

what money I had was ich an Geld hatte, all mein Geld

3. so viel oder so viele … wie:

take what time and men you need! nimm dir so viel Zeit und so viele Leute, wie du brauchst!

D adv

1. was:

what does it matter was macht das schon

2. vor adj was für:

what happy boys they are! was sind sie (doch) für glückliche Jungen!

3. teils …, teils:

what with …, what with … teils durch …, teils durch …

4. but what (negativ) umg dass:

not a day but what it rains kein Tag, an dem es nicht regnet

E int

1. was!, wie!

2. (fragend, unhöflich) was?, wie?

3. Br umg nicht wahr?:

a nice fellow, what?

F s Was nBesondere Redewendungen: what about? wie wär’s mit oder wenn?, wie steht’s mit?;

what about Jack? was ist oder passiert mit Jack?, was machen wir mit Jack?;

what for? wofür?, wozu?;

and what have you umg und was nicht sonst noch alles;

what if? und wenn nun?, (u.) was geschieht, wenn?;

what next

a) was sonst noch?,

b) iron sonst noch was?, das fehlte noch! and what not umg und was nicht sonst noch alles;

what (is the) news? was gibt es Neues?;

(well,) what of it?, so what? na, wenn schon?, na und?;

what though? was tut’s, wenn?;

what with infolge, durch, in Anbetracht (gen);

I know what ich weiß was, ich habe eine Idee;

know what’s what umg wissen, was los ist oder wo‘s langgeht; Bescheid wissen;

and I don’t know what (all) umg und was sonst noch;

I’ll tell you what

a) ich will dir (mal) was sagen,

b) ich weiß was what do you think you are doing? was soll denn das?

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1. interrogative adjective
1) (asking for selection) welch...

what book did you choose? — welches Buch hast du ausgesucht?

2) (asking for statement of amount) wieviel; with pl. n. wie viele

what men/money has he? — wie viele Leute/wieviel Geld hat er?

I know what time it starts — ich weiß, um wieviel Uhr es anfängt

what more can I do/say? — was kann ich sonst noch tun/sagen?

what more do you want? — was willst du [noch] mehr?

3) (asking for statement of kind) was für

what kind of man is he? — was für ein Mensch ist er?

what good or use is it? — wozu soll das gut sein?
2. exclamatory adjective
1) (how great) was für

what impudence or cheek/luck! — was für eine Unverschämtheit od. Frechheit/was für ein Glück!

2) before adj. and n. (to what extent) was für
3. relative adjective
we can dispose of what difficulties there are remaining — wir können die verbleibenden Schwierigkeiten ausräumen

lend me what money you can — leih mir soviel Geld, wie du kannst

I will give you what help I can — ich werde dir helfen, so gut ich kann
4. adverb
1) (to what extent)

what do I care? — was kümmert's mich?

what does it matter? — was macht's?

2)

what with... — wenn man an... denkt

what with changing jobs and moving house I haven't had time to do any studying — da ich eine neue Stellung angetreten habe und umgezogen bin, hatte ich keine Zeit zum Lernen
5. interrogative pronoun
1) (what thing) was

what is your name? — wie heißt du/heißen Sie?

what about...? — (is there any news of...?, what will become of...?) was ist mit...?

what about a game of chess? — wie wär's mit einer Partie Schach?

what to do? — was tun?

what-d'you-[ma-] call-him/-her/-it, what's-his/-her/-its-name — wie heißt er/sie/es noch

what for? — wozu?

and/or what have you — und/oder was sonst noch [alles]

what if...? — was ist, wenn...?

what is it etc. like? — wie ist es usw.?

what not — wer weiß was alles

what of it? — was ist dabei?; was soll [schon] dabei sein?

what do you say — or (Amer.)

what say we have a rest? — was hältst du davon, wenn wir mal Pause machen?; wie wär's mit einer Pause?

[I'll] tell you what — weißt du, was; pass mal auf

[and] what then? — [na] und?

or what? — oder was?

so what? — na und?

2) (asking for confirmation)

what? — wie?; was? (ugs.)

you did what? — was hast du gemacht?

3) in rhet. questions equivalent to neg. statement

what is the use in trying/the point of going on? — wozu [groß] versuchen/weitermachen?
6. relative pronoun
(that which) was

do what I tell you — tu, was ich dir sage

what little I know/remember — das bisschen, das ich weiß/an das ich mich erinnere

this is what I mean:... — ich meine Folgendes:...

tell somebody what to do or what he can do with something — (coll. iron.) jemandem sagen, wo er sich (Dat.) etwas hinstecken kann (salopp)

what is more — außerdem

the weather being what it is... — so, wie es mit dem Wetter aussieht,...

for what it is — in seiner Art
7. exclamatory pronoun
was

what she must have suffered! — wie sie gelitten haben muss!

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das pron.

was pron.

welch pron.

English-german dictionary > what

17 mind

1.

(the power by which one thinks etc; the intelligence or understanding: The child already has the mind of an adult.) mente, cabeza, cerebro

2. verb
1) (to look after or supervise (eg a child): mind the baby.) cuidar

2) (to be upset by; to object to: You must try not to mind when he criticizes your work.) importar, molestar

3) (to be careful of: Mind (= be careful not to trip over) the step!) tener cuidado

4) (to pay attention to or obey: You should mind your parents' words/advice.) hacer caso de

3. interjection
(be careful!: Mind! There's a car coming!) ¡cuidado!

- - minded
- mindful
- mindless
- mindlessly
- mindlessness
- mindreader
- at/in the back of one's mind
- change one's mind
- be out of one's mind
- do you mind!
- have a good mind to
- have half a mind to
- have a mind to
- in one's mind's eye
- in one's right mind
- keep one's mind on
- know one's own mind
- make up one's mind
- mind one's own business
- never mind
- on one's mind
- put someone in mind of
- put in mind of
- speak one's mind
- take/keep one's mind off
- to my mind

mind¹ n mente

to be out of your mind estar loco

to change your mind cambiar de opinión

to have something on your mind estar preocupado por algo

to make up your mind decidirse

to my mind... a mi parecer / en mi opinión

mind² vb

1. importar

do you mind if I sit here? ¿te importa que me siente aquí?

I don't mind a mí no me importa

2. cuidar

who is minding the baby? ¿quién está cuidando al niño?

3. tener cuidado

mind that broken glass cuidado con esos cristales

mind out! ¡cuidado!

mind your own business! ¡ocúpate de tus asuntos!

never mind! ¡no importa! / ¡da igual!

mind

tr[maɪnd]

noun

1 (intellect) mente nombre femenino

■ she's got a brilliant mind tiene una mente brillante

2 (mentality) mentalidad nombre femenino

■ you've got a dirty mind! ¡qué guarro eres!

3 (brain, thoughts) cabeza, cerebro

■ her mind was very confused estaba confusa

■ my mind went blank me quedé en blanco

4 (person) cerebro

transitive verb

1 (heed, pay attention to) hacer caso de; (care about) importar, preocupar

■ don't mind me! ¡no me hagas caso!

■ I mind what people say me importa lo que dice la gente

2 (be careful with) tener cuidado con

■ mind the step! ¡cuidado con el escalón!

■ mind your head! ¡ojo con la cabeza!

3 (look after - child) cuidar, cuidar de; (- house) vigilar; (- shop) atender; (- seat, place) guardar

■ could you mind the baby for a minute? ¿me puedes cuidar el bebé un momento?

4 (object to, be troubled by) tener inconveniente en, importar, molestar

■ I don't mind staying no tengo inconveniente en quedarme, no me importa quedarme

■ are you sure you don't mind going? ¿seguro que no te importa ir?

■ do you mind the noise? ¿te molesta el ruido?

■ would you mind waiting? ¿le importaría esperar?

5 (fancy, quite like) venir bien

■ I wouldn't mind a coffee me vendría bien un café

intransitive verb

1 (be careful) tener cuidado

■ mind (out)! ¡cuidado!, ¡ojo!

2 (object to) importar, molestar, tener inconveniente

■ do you mind if I open the window? ¿le importa que abra la ventana?

■ would you mind if I used your phone? ¿podría utilizar su teléfono?

■ I hope you don't mind espero que no te importe

■ do you want a biscuit? --I don't mind if I do! ¿quieres una galleta? --¡pues sí!

■ she won't mind no le importará

■ if you don't mind si no tienes inconveniente

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

mind you... ten en cuenta que..., la verdad es que...

mind your own business no te metas en lo que no te importa

never mind (it doesn't matter) no importa, da igual 2 (don't worry) no te preocupes 3 (let alone) ni hablar de

never you mind! ¿a ti qué te importa?

to be all in the mind no ser más que imaginaciones

to be in one's right mind estar en su sano juicio

to be in two minds about something estar indeciso,-a respecto a algo

to be of one mind / be of the same mind ser del mismo parecer, tener la misma opinión

to be of sound mind estar en pleno uso de sus facultades (mentales)

to be on one's mind preocupar a uno

to be out of one's mind estar loco,-a

to bear something in mind tener algo en cuenta, tener algo presente

to blow somebody's mind alucinar a alguien

to bring something to mind / call something to mind recordar algo, traer algo a la memoria

to change one's mind cambiar de opinión, cambiar de parecer

to come to mind ocurrírsele a uno, venir a la mente

to cross somebody's mind ocurrírsele a alguien, pasar por la cabeza de alguien

to get something/somebody out of one's mind quitarse algo/a alguien de la cabeza

to give one's mind to something aplicarse en algo

to give somebody a piece of one's mind decir cuatro verdades a alguien

to go out of one's mind volverse loco,-a

to have a mind of one's own saber decidirse por sí mismo,-a

to have a good mind to do something estar por hacer algo, estar casi decidido,-a a hacer algo

to have half a mind to do something estar por hacer algo, estar casi decidido,-a a hacer algo

to have it in mind to do something pensar hacer algo

to have somebody/something in mind estar pensando en alguien/algo

to have something on one's mind estar preocupado,-a por algo

to keep an open mind tener una mente abierta

to keep one's mind on something estar atento,-a a algo, prestar atención a algo, concentrarse en algo

to lose one's mind perder el juicio

to make up one's mind decidirse

to put somebody in mind of something recordarle a alguien algo

to put something out of one's mind no pensar más en algo

to put/set somebody's mind at ease/rest tranquilizar a alguien

to put/set/turn one's mind to something proponerse algo

to slip somebody's mind olvidársele a uno

■ it slipped my mind se me olvidó

to somebody's mind en la opinión de alguien

■ to my mind en mi opinión, a mi parecer

to speak one's mind hablar sin rodeos, decir lo que uno piensa

to take a load/weight off somebody's mind quitarle a alguien un peso de encima

to take somebody's mind off something distraer a alguien

to turn something over in one's mind darle vueltas a algo

mind ['maɪnd] vt

1) tend: cuidar, atender

mind the children: cuida a los niños

2) obey: obedecer

3) : preocuparse por, sentirse molestado por

I don't mind his jokes: sus bromas no me molestan

4) : tener cuidado con

mind the ladder!: ¡cuidado con la escalera!

mind vi

1) obey: obedecer

2) care: importarle a uno

I don't mind: no me importa, me es igual

mind n

1) memory: memoria f, recuerdo m

keep it in mind: téngalo en cuenta

2) : mente f

the mind and the body: la mente y el cuerpo

3) intention: intención f, propósito m

to have a mind to do something: tener intención de hacer algo

4) : razón f

he's out of his mind: está loco

5) opinion: opinión f

to change one's mind: cambiar de opinión

6) intellect: capacidad f intelectual

mind

adv.

• mente adv.

n.

• cabeza s.f.

• entendimiento s.m.

• inteligencia s.f.

• juicio s.m.

• memoria s.f.

• mente s.f.

• mientes s.m.pl.

• ánimo s.m.

v.

• acordarse de v.

• atender v.

• escuchar v.

• fijarse en v.

• tener en cuenta v.

maɪnd
I

noun

1)

a) ( Psych) mente f

the unconscious mind — el inconsciente

with an open/a closed mind — sin/con ideas preconcebidas

to keep an open mind on something — mantener* una mentalidad abierta or no cerrarse* frente a algo

I'm convinced in my own mind that... — yo estoy plenamente convencido de que...

I tried to push it to the back of my mind — traté de no pensar en ello

to bear o keep something/somebody in mind — tener* algo/a alguien en cuenta, tener* presente algo/a alguien

to bring o call something to mind: this case brings to mind another incident este caso (nos) recuerda otro incidente; to come to mind: nothing in particular comes to mind no se me ocurre nada en particular; to have something/somebody in mind tener* algo/a alguien en mente; with that in mind pensando en eso; to have something on one's mind: what's on your mind? ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?; to prey o weigh on somebody's mind: it's been preying o weighing on my mind me ha estado preocupando; that put my mind at rest con eso me tranquilizé or me quedé tranquilo; put it out of your mind! no pienses más en eso!; I can see her now in my mind's eye es como si la estuviera viendo; you're not ill: it's all in the mind no estás enfermo, es pura sugestión; I can't get him/the thought out of my mind no puedo quitármelo de la cabeza, no hago más que pensar en él/en eso; it never crossed my mind that... ni se me ocurrió pensar que..., nunca me habría imaginado que..., ni se me pasó por la cabeza que...; to take a load o weight off somebody's mind quitarle a alguien un peso de encima; great minds think alike — (hum) los genios pensamos igual

b) ( mentality) mentalidad f

c) ( Phil) (no art) espíritu m

it's a question of mind over matter — es cuestión de voluntad

2) ( attention)

her mind wandered — divagaba

my mind was on other things — tenía la cabeza en otras cosas

to put one's mind to something: he can be quite charming if he puts his mind to it cuando quiere or cuando se lo propone, es un verdadero encanto; you could finish it today if you put your mind to it si te lo propones puedes terminarlo hoy; he needs something to take his mind off it necesita algo que lo distraiga; it slipped my mind — se me olvidó

3)

a) ( opinion)

to change one's mind — cambiar de opinión or de parecer or de idea

to make up one's mind — decidirse

my mind's made up — lo he decidido, estoy decidido

he spoke his mind — dijo lo que pensaba, habló sin tapujos

to my mind — a mi parecer, en mi opinión

to be in o of two minds about something — estar* indeciso respecto a algo

b) (will, intention)

he has a mind of his own — ( he is obstinate) es muy empecinado or porfiado or testarudo; ( he knows his own mind) sabe muy bien lo que quiere

this machine seems to have a mind of its own! — parece que esta máquina estuviera embrujada!

to have a mind to + inf: when he has a mind to cuando quiere, cuando se lo propone; I've a good mind to complain to the manager tengo ganas de ir a quejarme al gerente; I've half a mind to tell her myself casi estoy por decírselo or casi se lo diría yo mismo; she certainly knows her own mind — ciertamente sabe lo que quiere

4) ( mental faculties) juicio m, razón f

to be of sound mind — (frml) estar* en pleno uso de sus (or mis etc) facultades (mentales) (frml)

to be/go out of one's mind — estar*/volverse* loco

no one in her/his right mind... — nadie en su sano juicio or en sus cabales...

to blow somebody's mind — (colloq) alucinar a alguien (fam)

5) ( person) mente f, cabeza f, cerebro m

II
1.

transitive verb

1) ( look after) \<\<children\>\> cuidar, cuidar de; \<\<seat/place\>\> guardar, cuidar; \<\<shop/office\>\> atender*

2) (usu in imperative)

a) ( be careful about)

you'd better mind your temper! — más vale que controles ese genio!

mind your head! — ojo or cuidado con la cabeza!

mind how you go! — (colloq) cuídate, vete con cuidado

mind (that) you don't forget! — procura no olvidarte

b) ( concern oneself about) preocuparse por

never mind him! — no le hagas caso!

don't mind me — no se preocupen por mí, hagan como si yo no estuviera

c)

never mind — ( let alone)

we didn't break even, never mind make a profit — ni siquiera cubrimos los gastos, ni hablar pues de ganancias

3) ( object to) (usu neg or interrog)

I don't mind the noise/cold — no me molesta or no me importa el ruido/frío

I don't mind him, but I can't stand her — él no me disgusta, pero a ella no la soporto

I wouldn't mind a drink — (colloq) no me vendría mal un trago

I don't mind what you do — me da igual or me da lo mismo lo que hagas

to mind -ING: would you mind waiting? ¿le importaría esperar?, espere, por favor; if you don't mind me saying so — si me permites

2.

vi

1) (in imperative)

a) ( take care)

mind! — ojo!, cuidado!

b) ( concern oneself)

never mind — no importa, no te preocupes (or no se preocupen etc)

never you mind! — (a ti) qué te importa!

2) ( object) (usu neg or interrog)

I don't mind — me da igual or lo mismo

have another one - I don't mind if I do! — (BrE hum) tómate otro - hombre, no te diría que no; ( expressing indignation)

do you mind if I smoke? - yes, I do mind! — ¿te importa si fumo? - sí que me importa!

do you mind! — ( expressing indignation) hágame el favor!

3) ( take note) (only in imperative)

I'm not promising, mind! — mira que no te lo prometo ¿eh?

he's very generous; mind you, he can afford to be! — es muy generoso; pero claro, puede permitírselo

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Phrasal Verbs:

- mind out

[maɪnd]
1. NOUN

1) (=brain, head) mente f

a logical/creative mind — una mente racional/creativa

he has the mind of a five-year-old — tiene la edad mental de un niño de cinco años

• it's all in the mind — es pura sugestión

• at the back of my mind I had the feeling that... — tenía la remota sensación de que...

• to bring one's mind to bear on sth — concentrarse en algo

• it came to my mind that... — se me ocurrió que...

• I'm not clear in my mind about it — todavía no lo tengo claro or no lo llego a entender

• it crossed my mind (that) — se me ocurrió (que)

yes, it had crossed my mind — sí, eso se me había ocurrido

does it ever cross your mind that...? — ¿piensas alguna vez que...?

• my mind was elsewhere — tenía la cabeza en otro sitio

• it never entered my mind — jamás se me pasó por la cabeza

• I can't get it out of my mind — no me lo puedo quitar de la cabeza

• to go over sth in one's mind — repasar algo mentalmente

• a triumph of mind over matter — un triunfo del espíritu sobre la materia

it's a question of mind over matter — es cuestión de voluntad

• to have one's mind on sth — estar pensando en algo

I had my mind on something else — estaba pensando en otra cosa

to have sth on one's mind — estar preocupado por algo

what's on your mind? — ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?

• you can put that right out of your mind — conviene no pensar más en eso

if you put your mind to it — si te concentras en ello

• knowing that he had arrived safely set my mind at ease or rest — el saber que había llegado sano y salvo me tranquilizó

if you set your mind to it — si te concentras en ello

• the thought that springs to mind is... — lo que primero se le ocurre a uno es...

• state of mind — estado m de ánimo

• that will take your mind off it — eso te distraerá

• to be uneasy in one's mind — quedarse con dudas

• he let his mind wander — dejó que los pensamientos se le fueran a otras cosas

- mind's eye

in my mind's eye I could still see her sitting there — mentalmente todavía la veía allí sentada

that's a load or weight off my mind! — ¡eso me quita un peso de encima!
blank 1., 2), read 1., 3), presence
2) (=memory)

• to bear sth/sb in mind — tener en cuenta algo/a algn

we must bear (it) in mind that... — debemos tener en cuenta que..., tenemos que recordar que...

I'll bear you in mind — te tendré en cuenta

to keep sth/sb in mind — tener presente or en cuenta algo/a algn

he puts me in mind of his father — me recuerda a su padre

• to pass out of mind — caer en el olvido

time out of mind — tiempo m inmemorial

it went right or clean out of my mind — se me fue por completo de la cabeza

• to bring or call sth to mind — recordar algo, traer algo a la memoria

that calls something else to mind — eso me trae otra cosa a la memoria
slip 3., 3), stick II, 2., 5)
3) (=intention)

• you can do it if you have a mind to — puedes lograrlo si de verdad estás empeñado en ello

I have a good mind to do it — ganas de hacerlo no me faltan

I have half a mind to do it — estoy tentado or me dan ganas de hacerlo

• nothing was further from my mind — nada más lejos de mi intención

• to have sth in mind — tener pensado algo

she wrote it with publication in mind — lo escribió con la intención de publicarlo

to have sb in mind — tener a algn en mente

who do you have in mind for the job? — ¿a quién piensas darle el puesto or tienes en mente para el puesto?

to have in mind to do sth — tener intención de hacer algo

4) (=opinion) opinión f, parecer m

• to change one's mind — cambiar de opinión or idea or parecer

to change sb's mind — hacer que algn cambie de opinión

• to have a closed mind — tener una mente cerrada

• to know one's own mind — saber lo que uno quiere

• to make up one's mind — decidirse

we can't make up our minds about selling the house — no nos decidimos a vender la casa

I can't make up my mind about him — todavía tengo ciertas dudas con respecto a él

he has made up his mind to leave home — ha decidido irse de casa, está decidido a irse de casa

• to my mind — a mi juicio

• to be of one mind — estar de acuerdo

with one mind — unánimemente

• with an open mind — con espíritu abierto or mentalidad abierta

to keep an open mind on a subject — mantener una mentalidad abierta con relación a un tema

• to have a mind of one's own — [person] (=think for o.s.) pensar por sí mismo; hum [machine etc] tener voluntad propia, hacer lo que quiere

• to be of the same mind — ser de la misma opinión, estar de acuerdo

I was of the same mind as my brother — yo estaba de acuerdo con mi hermano, yo era de la misma opinión que mi hermano

- be in or of two minds
piece 1., 1), speak 2., 2)
5) (=mental balance) juicio m

• his mind is going — está perdiendo facultades mentales

• to lose one's mind — perder el juicio

• nobody in his right mind would do it — nadie que esté en su sano juicio lo haría

• of sound mind — en pleno uso de sus facultades mentales

• of unsound mind — mentalmente incapacitado

- be out of one's mind

you must be out of your mind! — ¡tú debes estar loco!

we were bored out of our minds — estábamos muertos de aburrimiento

to go out of one's mind — perder el juicio, volverse loco

to go out of one's mind with worry/jealousy — volverse loco de preocupación/celos

6) (=person) mente f, cerebro m

one of the finest minds of the period — uno de los cerebros privilegiados de la época

- great minds think alike

2. TRANSITIVE VERB

1) (=be careful of) tener cuidado con

mind you don't fall — ten cuidado, no te vayas a caer

mind you don't get wet! — ten cuidado, no te vayas a mojar

• mind your head! — ¡cuidado con la cabeza!

• mind how you go! * — (as farewell) ¡cuídate!

• mind your language! — ¡qué manera de hablar es esa!

• mind your manners! — ¡qué modales son esos!

• mind the step! — ¡cuidado con el escalón!

• mind what you're doing! — ¡cuidado con lo que haces!

• mind where you're going! — ¡mira por dónde vas!

• mind yourself! — ¡cuidado, no te vayas a hacer daño!

2) (=make sure)

mind you get there first — procura llegar primero

mind you do it! — ¡hazlo sin falta!, ¡no dejes de hacerlo!

3) (=pay attention to) hacer caso de

mind what I say! — ¡hazme caso!, ¡escucha lo que te digo!

• mind your own business! — ¡no te metas donde no te llaman!

• don't mind me — por mí no se preocupe

don't mind me! — iro ¡y a mí que me parta un rayo! *

• never mind that now — olvídate de eso ahora

never mind him — no le hagas caso

• mind you, it was raining at the time — claro que or te advierto que en ese momento llovía

it was a big one, mind you — era grande, eso sí

4) (=look after) cuidar

could you mind the baby this afternoon? — ¿podrías cuidar al niño esta tarde?

could you mind my bags for a few minutes? — ¿me cuidas or guardas las bolsas un momento?

5) (=dislike, object to)

• I don't mind the cold — a mí no me molesta el frío

I don't mind four, but six is too many — cuatro no me importa, pero seis son muchos

I don't mind waiting — no me importa esperar

if you don't mind my or me saying so, I think you're wrong — perdona que te diga pero estás equivocado, permíteme que te diga que te equivocas

I don't mind telling you, I was shocked — estaba horrorizado, lo confieso

• I wouldn't mind a cup of tea — no me vendría mal un té

6) (in requests)

• do you mind telling me where you've been? — ¿te importa decirme dónde has estado?

• would you mind opening the door? — ¿me hace el favor de abrir la puerta?, ¿le importa(ría) abrir la puerta?

7) dialect (=remember) acordarse de, recordar

I mind the time when... — me acuerdo de cuando...

3. INTRANSITIVE VERB

1) (=be careful) tener cuidado

mind! — ¡cuidado!, ¡ojo!, ¡abusado! (Mex)

2) (=object)

do you mind? — ¿te importa?

do you mind! — iro ¡por favor!

do you mind if I open the window? — ¿te molesta que abra or si abro la ventana?

do you mind if I come? — ¿te importa que yo venga?

I don't mind — me es igual

"do you mind if I take this book?" - "I don't mind at all" — -¿te importa si me llevo or que me lleve este libro? -en absoluto

if you don't mind, I won't come — si no te importa, yo no iré

please, if you don't mind — si no le importa, si es tan amable

close the door, if you don't mind — hazme el favor de cerrar la puerta

"cigarette?" - "I don't mind if I do" — -¿un cigarrillo? -pues muchas gracias or bueno or no digo que no

• never mind — (=don't worry) no te preocupes; (=it makes no odds) es igual, da lo mismo; (=it's not important) no importa

I can't walk, never mind run — no puedo andar, ni mucho menos correr

3) (qualifying comment)

he didn't do it, mind — pero en realidad no lo hizo, la verdad es que no lo hizo

4.

COMPOUNDS

mind game N — juego m psicológico

mind map N — mapa m mental

- mind out

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[maɪnd]
I

noun

1)

a) ( Psych) mente f

the unconscious mind — el inconsciente

with an open/a closed mind — sin/con ideas preconcebidas

to keep an open mind on something — mantener* una mentalidad abierta or no cerrarse* frente a algo

I'm convinced in my own mind that... — yo estoy plenamente convencido de que...

I tried to push it to the back of my mind — traté de no pensar en ello

to bear o keep something/somebody in mind — tener* algo/a alguien en cuenta, tener* presente algo/a alguien

to bring o call something to mind: this case brings to mind another incident este caso (nos) recuerda otro incidente; to come to mind: nothing in particular comes to mind no se me ocurre nada en particular; to have something/somebody in mind tener* algo/a alguien en mente; with that in mind pensando en eso; to have something on one's mind: what's on your mind? ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?; to prey o weigh on somebody's mind: it's been preying o weighing on my mind me ha estado preocupando; that put my mind at rest con eso me tranquilizé or me quedé tranquilo; put it out of your mind! no pienses más en eso!; I can see her now in my mind's eye es como si la estuviera viendo; you're not ill: it's all in the mind no estás enfermo, es pura sugestión; I can't get him/the thought out of my mind no puedo quitármelo de la cabeza, no hago más que pensar en él/en eso; it never crossed my mind that... ni se me ocurrió pensar que..., nunca me habría imaginado que..., ni se me pasó por la cabeza que...; to take a load o weight off somebody's mind quitarle a alguien un peso de encima; great minds think alike — (hum) los genios pensamos igual

b) ( mentality) mentalidad f

c) ( Phil) (no art) espíritu m

it's a question of mind over matter — es cuestión de voluntad

2) ( attention)

her mind wandered — divagaba

my mind was on other things — tenía la cabeza en otras cosas

to put one's mind to something: he can be quite charming if he puts his mind to it cuando quiere or cuando se lo propone, es un verdadero encanto; you could finish it today if you put your mind to it si te lo propones puedes terminarlo hoy; he needs something to take his mind off it necesita algo que lo distraiga; it slipped my mind — se me olvidó

3)

a) ( opinion)

to change one's mind — cambiar de opinión or de parecer or de idea

to make up one's mind — decidirse

my mind's made up — lo he decidido, estoy decidido

he spoke his mind — dijo lo que pensaba, habló sin tapujos

to my mind — a mi parecer, en mi opinión

to be in o of two minds about something — estar* indeciso respecto a algo

b) (will, intention)

he has a mind of his own — ( he is obstinate) es muy empecinado or porfiado or testarudo; ( he knows his own mind) sabe muy bien lo que quiere

this machine seems to have a mind of its own! — parece que esta máquina estuviera embrujada!

to have a mind to + inf: when he has a mind to cuando quiere, cuando se lo propone; I've a good mind to complain to the manager tengo ganas de ir a quejarme al gerente; I've half a mind to tell her myself casi estoy por decírselo or casi se lo diría yo mismo; she certainly knows her own mind — ciertamente sabe lo que quiere

4) ( mental faculties) juicio m, razón f

to be of sound mind — (frml) estar* en pleno uso de sus (or mis etc) facultades (mentales) (frml)

to be/go out of one's mind — estar*/volverse* loco

no one in her/his right mind... — nadie en su sano juicio or en sus cabales...

to blow somebody's mind — (colloq) alucinar a alguien (fam)

5) ( person) mente f, cabeza f, cerebro m

II
1.

transitive verb

1) ( look after) \<\<children\>\> cuidar, cuidar de; \<\<seat/place\>\> guardar, cuidar; \<\<shop/office\>\> atender*

2) (usu in imperative)

a) ( be careful about)

you'd better mind your temper! — más vale que controles ese genio!

mind your head! — ojo or cuidado con la cabeza!

mind how you go! — (colloq) cuídate, vete con cuidado

mind (that) you don't forget! — procura no olvidarte

b) ( concern oneself about) preocuparse por

never mind him! — no le hagas caso!

don't mind me — no se preocupen por mí, hagan como si yo no estuviera

c)

never mind — ( let alone)

we didn't break even, never mind make a profit — ni siquiera cubrimos los gastos, ni hablar pues de ganancias

3) ( object to) (usu neg or interrog)

I don't mind the noise/cold — no me molesta or no me importa el ruido/frío

I don't mind him, but I can't stand her — él no me disgusta, pero a ella no la soporto

I wouldn't mind a drink — (colloq) no me vendría mal un trago

I don't mind what you do — me da igual or me da lo mismo lo que hagas

to mind -ING: would you mind waiting? ¿le importaría esperar?, espere, por favor; if you don't mind me saying so — si me permites

2.

vi

1) (in imperative)

a) ( take care)

mind! — ojo!, cuidado!

b) ( concern oneself)

never mind — no importa, no te preocupes (or no se preocupen etc)

never you mind! — (a ti) qué te importa!

2) ( object) (usu neg or interrog)

I don't mind — me da igual or lo mismo

have another one - I don't mind if I do! — (BrE hum) tómate otro - hombre, no te diría que no; ( expressing indignation)

do you mind if I smoke? - yes, I do mind! — ¿te importa si fumo? - sí que me importa!

do you mind! — ( expressing indignation) hágame el favor!

3) ( take note) (only in imperative)

I'm not promising, mind! — mira que no te lo prometo ¿eh?

he's very generous; mind you, he can afford to be! — es muy generoso; pero claro, puede permitírselo

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Phrasal Verbs:

- mind out

English-spanish dictionary > mind

18 mind

maɪnd
1. сущ.
1) а) разум;
умственные способности;
ум on one's mind ≈ в мыслях, на уме out of one's mind ≈ помешанный, не в своем уме to be in one's right mind ≈ быть в здравом уме to bear, keep smth. in mind ≈ иметь что-л. в виду to cross one's mind ≈ приходить в голову to cultivate, develop one's mind ≈ развивать/совершенствовать свои способности to keep one's mind on smth. ≈ не переставая думать о чем-л. to live with one's own mind ≈ жить своим умом to put, set one's mind to smth. ≈ решить что-л. to set one's mind at ease ≈ успокоиться to take one's mind off smth. ≈ перестать думать о чем-л. the great minds of the world ≈ великие умы человечества to lose one's mind ≈ потерять голову, сойти с ума clear mind ≈ ясная голова closed mind ≈ ограниченность disciplined mind ≈ дисциплинированный ум open mind ≈ открытый, восприимчивый ум scientific mind ≈ научный склад ума sound mind ≈ здравый ум Syn: head, intellect, intelligence, reason б) мышление, умственная деятельность
2) а) память;
воспоминание Keep that in mind. ≈ Сохрани это в памяти. to bring to mind, call to mind ≈ напомнить to have in mind, bear in mind, keep in mind ≈ помнить, иметь в виду to be out of mind, go out of mind, pass out of mind ≈ выскочить из памяти, быть забытым time out of mind ≈ с незапамятных времен within time of mind, time within mind of man ≈ в пределах человеческой памяти put smb. in mind Syn: recollection, remembrance, memory б) уст. церемония в память о чем-л.;
поминание Syn: commemoration, memorial
1.
3) мнение, взгляд, точка зрения to be of one/a mind with smb., to be of smb.'s mind ≈ быть одного и того же мнения с кем-л. to be of the same mind ≈ быть единодушным, придерживаться одного мнения;
оставаться при своем мнении to give smb. a piece of one's mind ≈ высказывать кому-л. свое мнение to have an open mind ≈ быть объективным, непредубежденным to read smb.'s mind ≈ читать чужие мысли to speak one's mind, to tell (a person) one's mind, to let (a person) know one's mind ≈ высказать свою точку зрения, высказать все откровенно to my mind ≈ по моему мнению Syn: opinion, view
1., judgement
4) желание, намерение, склонность (сделать что-л.) ;
преим. во фразах: change one's mind make up one's mind make up one's mind to be in two minds be in twenty minds have half a mind have a good mind have a great mind know one's own mind Syn: intention, purpose
1., desire
1.
5) настроение, расположение духа state of mind Syn: disposition
1., mood I, inclination
6) дух (душа) deep in one's mind ≈ (глубоко) в душе mind's eye ≈ духовное око, мысленный взгляд
7) (Mind) церк. Бог ∙ many men, many minds, no two minds think alike ≈ сколько голов, столько умов out of sight, out of mind посл. ≈ с глаз долой - из сердца вон
2. гл.
1) а) редк. напоминать Syn: remind б) арх. или диал. помнить Syn: remember
2) заниматься, выполнять;
присматривать за (кем/чем-л.) to mind the shop ≈ присматривать за лавкой Please mind the fire. ≈ Пожалуйста, последите за камином. Mind your own business. ≈ Занимайся своим делом.
3) а) следить, обращать внимание Mind your manners. ≈ Следите за своими манерами. б) слушаться( кого-л.), прислушиваться( к кому-л.) Mind your parends. ≈ Слушай своих родителей. Syn: obey
4) а) беспокоиться, быть озабоченным, тревожиться Never mind your mistake. ≈ Не беспокойтесь об ошибке. б) возражать, иметь что-л. против( в вопр. или отриц. предложении, а также в утверд. ответе) I don't mind if you go. ≈ Я не против того, чтобы ты пошел. She doesn't mind the cold. ≈ Она ничего не имеет против холода. I wouldn't mind a cup of tea. ≈ Не откажусь от чашки чая. Do you mind my smoking? ≈ Вы не будете возражать, если я закурю? I don't mind it a bit. ≈ Нет, нисколько. Yes, I mind it very much. ≈ Нет, я очень против этого. I shouldn't mind ≈ я не прочь Syn: object II
5) а) быть внимательным, аккуратным;
не забыть выполнить (дела, обязанности и т. п.) Mind you finish it. ≈ Не забудь закончить это. Mind you're not late. ≈ Смотрите, не опоздайте. б) беречься, оберегаться, остерегаться Mind the broken glass. ≈ Остерегайся разбитого стекла. ум, разум - to enter /to cross, to come into/ one's * прийти на ум /в голову/, осенить - his * was filled with sad thoughts его одолевали печальные мысли - on one's * на уме, в мыслях - she has smth. on her * у нее что-то на уме;
ее что-то тревожит - what have you in *? что ты собираешься сделать?;
что у тебя на уме?;
что ты имеешь в виду? - it preys on my * это меня угнетает /тяготит/ - to get smth. into one's * забрать себе что-л. в голову;
понять что-л. - to get smth. out of one's * выбросить что-л. из головы - to have /to get/ smth. off one's * перестать думать о чем-л.;
избавиться от мыслей о чем-л. - to poison smb.'s * against smb. настроить кого-л. против кого-л. - where's my *? (разговорное) о чем я думаю? умственные способности, интеллект, ум;
мышление, умственная деятельность - * game интеллектуальная игра - a pedestrian * посредственность - to possess unusual powers of * обладать недюжинным умом /недюжинными способностями/ - the great *s of our age великие умы нашего времени - I don't understand how his * works я не понимаю ход его мыслей - he has a very good * он очень способный (человек) рассудок, ум - presence of * присутствие духа, хладнокровие - to be of sound *, to be sound in *, to be in one's right * быть в здравом уме - to be clear in one's own * ясно представлять себе, отдавать себе ясный отчет - to be out of one's (right) * быть не в своем уме;
быть сумасшедшим;
сходить с ума, быть в отчаянии /вне себя/ - you must be out of your *! вы с ума сошли! - she was out of her * with grief она сходила с ума от горя - to go out of one's * сходить с ума;
терять рассудок - his * has gone, he has lost his * он не в своем уме - to drive /to send/ smb. out of his * сводить кого-л. с ума;
доводить кого-л. до сумасшествия память - absence of * забывчивость;
рассеянность - to bear /to keep/ in * помнить;
запоминать;
иметь в виду - bear that in *! запомни это!;
имей это в виду! - with present-day conditions in * учитывая сегодняшнюю действительность, имея в виду условия современной жизни - to bring /to call/ to * вспоминать, припоминать;
воскрешать в памяти;
напоминать - I called his words to * я вспомнил его слова - this brings to * another story это (мне) напоминает еще один /другой/ случай - to put smb. in * of smth. напоминать кому-л. о чем-л. - he puts me in * of his father он напоминает мне своего отца - to cast one's * back вспомнить прошлое /былое/ - to go /to pass/ out of (one's) *, to slip one's * быть забытым;
выскочить из головы - it went clean out of my * (разговорное) я начисто забыл об этом - to put /to get/ smth. out of (one's) * забыть что-л. - time out of * незапамятные времена;
испокон веку( устаревшее) поминание;
поминальная служба настроение, состояние духа - cheerful * хорошее настроение - peace of * спокойствие духа - I was easy in my * у меня было спокойно на душе - in a good state /frame/ of * в хорошем настроении, расположении направление мыслей;
склад ума - reactionary * реакционные /консервативные/ взгляды /убеждения/ (откровенное) мнение;
взгляд - to speak one's * (out) откровенно высказываться - to tell smb. one's *, to let smb. know one's * откровенно высказать кому-л. свое мнение или неодобрение - I gave him a piece of my * (разговорное) я ему высказал все, что думал - to be of smb.'s *, to be of the same * as smb. быть одного мнения с кем-л., придерживаться того же мнения - they were all of one * все они придерживались одного мнения, они достигли единодушного решения;
они пришли к соглашению - with one * единодушно - to be of the same * быть единодушным, придерживаться одного мнения;
оставаться при своем мнении - to keep an open * on smth. сохранять объективность в подходе к вопросу, делу - to have an open * быть непредубежденным - meeting of *s (американизм) соглашение, единство взглядов - to smb.'s * по чьему-л. мнению - to my * you are right по-моему, ты прав;
на мой взгляд, ты прав намерение, желание - to have a * to do smth. иметь намерение /быть склонным/ сделать что-л. - to have a good /a great/ * to do smth. очень хотеть что-л. сделать - I have a great * to speak to him вот возьму да и поговорю с ним - to have half a * to do smth. быть не прочь /быть склонным/ что-л. сделать - to know one's own * не колебаться, твердо знать, чего хочешь - he doesn't know his own * он сам не знает, чего (он) хочет - to change /to alter/ one's * передумать, изменить свое решение /свои намерения/ - to be in /of/ two *s быть /находиться/ в нерешительности, колебаться;
не знать на что решиться - to smb.'s * в соответствии с чьими-л. желаниями;
по чьему-л. вкусу мысли, думы;
стремление, помыслы - to set one's * on smth. очень хотеть чего-л.;
сосредоточить все свои помыслы на чем-л.;
поставить себе какую-л. цель - he has set his * on becoming an engineer он твердо решил стать инженером - my * was (set) on other things я думал о других вещах - to give /to turn/ one's * to smth. обратить свое внимание на что-л.;
сосредоточить свои мысли /помыслы/ на чем-л.;
приложить старания к чему-л. - to keep one's * on smth. все время думать о чем-л.;
сосредоточить свое внимание на чем-л. - you must keep your * on your work ты должен все время думать о своей работе - he turned his * to his work он сосредоточился на своей работе - to read smb.'s * читать чужие мысли - to be on smb.'s * поглощать чье-л. внимание - to take one's * off smth. перестать думать о чем-л. - to take smb.'s * off smth. отвлекать чье-л. внимание от чего-л. - it took her * off her troubles это отвлекло ее от забот /от переживаний/ - to bring one's * to bear on smth. обратить свое внимание на что-л. - I set his * at rest я его успокоил дух;
душа - * and body душа и тело - the *'s eye мысленный взгляд, воображение > to make up one's * решиться;
принять решение > to make up one's * to smth. смириться с чем-л. > so many men so many *s (пословица) сколько голов, столько умов > a sound * in a sound body( пословица) в здоровом теле здоровый дух > out of sight, out of * (пословица) с глаз долой - из сердца вон в вопросительных или отрицательных предложениях, а также в утвердительном ответе возражать, иметь (что-л.) против - if you don't * если вы не возражаете - do you * if I smoke?, do you * my smoking?, would you * my smoking? вы не будете возражать, если я закурю? - no, I don't * (it) нет, я не возражаю /ничего не имею против/ - yes, I * it (very much) нет, я (решительно) возражаю - I shouldn't * a cup of tea я не прочь выпить чашку чаю - would you * ringing? будьте любезны, позвоните;
не будете ли вы так любезны позвонить? - would you * holding your tongue? попридержи свой язык, пожалуйста заботиться;
волноваться, беспокоиться, тревожиться - he *s your attitude very much его очень волнует ваше отношение - I do not * what you do мне все равно, что вы сделаете - he doesn't * the cold weather холодная погода ему нипочем - I don't * what people say меня не волнует, что говорят люди обыкн. в повелительном предложении обращать внимание, считаться( с чем-л.) - don't * me не обращайте внимания на меня - never * him не обращайте на него внимания - never * the expense не останавливайтесь перед расходами обыкн. в повелительном предложении прислушиваться (к советам и т. п.) ;
слушаться - the dog *s his master собака слушается своего хозяина - * what I say (внимательно) слушай, что я говорю - if he had *ed me если бы он меня послушал - * and do what you are told слушайся и изволь делать то, что тебе говорят обыкн. в повелительном предложении остерегаться, беречься, обращать внимание - * the step! осторожно! ступенька! - * the dog берегись собаки - * your health береги свое здоровье - * what you are doing! осторожнее! - * your language! выражайтесь повежливее! обыкн. в повелительном предложении не забыть сделать (что-л.) - * you write не забудь(те) написать - * you don't forget смотри не забудь - * you bring the book (смотрите) не забудьте принести книгу обыкн. в повелительном предложении обратить внимание, заметить - I have no objection, * (you), but... я не возражаю, заметь, но... - not a word, *! помните, никому ни слова! заботиться (о чем-л., ком-л.) ;
смотреть, присматривать ( за чем-л., кем-л.) ;
заниматься (чем-л.) - to * the baby присматривать за ребенком - to * one's business заниматься своим делом - * your own business! не вмешивайся в чужие дела! - I asked him if he'd * my bags я попросил его присмотреть за моими чемоданами (устаревшее) (диалектизм) помнить (редкое) напоминать (устаревшее) внимательно следить, внимать( устаревшее) (диалектизм) намереваться > never *! не волнуйся, не обращай внимания!, стоит ли беспокоиться!;
ничего!, все равно!, не беда!;
это несущественно!;
не твое дело! > where have you been? - Never you *! где вы были? - Не ваша забота /печаль/ > to * one's P's and Q's следить за собой, за своими словами, соблюдать осторожность или приличия > * your eye! держи ухо востро!, берегись!, гляди в оба! ~ разум;
умственные способности;
ум;
to be in one's right mind быть в здравом уме;
out of one's mind помешанный, не в своем уме to know one's own ~ не колебаться, твердо знать, чего хочешь;
to be in two minds колебаться, находиться в нерешительности ~ мнение;
мысль;
взгляд;
to be of one (или а) mind (with) быть одного и того же мнения (с) to be of the same ~ быть единодушным, придерживаться одного мнения to be of the same ~ оставаться при своем мнении;
to speak one's mind говорить откровенно;
to change (или to alter) one's mind передумать;
to my mind по моему мнению to bring to ~ напомнить do you ~ my smoking? вы не будете возражать, если я закурю?;
I don't mind it a bit нет, нисколько to go (или to pass) out of ~ выскочить из памяти to live with one's own ~ жить своим умом;
the great minds of the world великие умы человечества;
on one's mind в мыслях, на уме to have an open ~ быть объективным, непредубежденным ~ память;
воспоминание;
to have (или to bear, to keep) in mind помнить, иметь в виду do you ~ my smoking? вы не будете возражать, если я закурю?;
I don't mind it a bit нет, нисколько ~ намерение, желание;
I have a great (или good) mind to do it у меня большое желание это сделать yes, I ~ it very much нет, я очень против этого;
I shouldn't mind я не прочь yes, I ~ it very much нет, я очень против этого;
I shouldn't mind я не прочь it was not to his ~ это было ему не по вкусу to know one's own ~ не колебаться, твердо знать, чего хочешь;
to be in two minds колебаться, находиться в нерешительности to live with one's own ~ жить своим умом;
the great minds of the world великие умы человечества;
on one's mind в мыслях, на уме to make up one's ~ решить(ся) to make up one's ~ (to smth.) смириться (с чем-л.) many men, many minds, no two minds think alike = сколько голов, столько умов many men, many minds, no two minds think alike = сколько голов, столько умов mind беспокоиться ~ (в вопр. или отриц. предложении, а также в утверд. ответе) возражать, иметь (что-л.) против ~ дух (душа) ;
mind's eye духовное око, мысленный взгляд;
deep in one's mind (глубоко) в душе ~ заботиться, заниматься (чем-л.) ;
смотреть (за чем-л.) ;
to mind the shop присматривать за лавкой;
please mind the fire пожалуйста, последите за камином ~ заботиться ~ мнение;
мысль;
взгляд;
to be of one (или а) mind (with) быть одного и того же мнения (с) ~ намерение, желание;
I have a great (или good) mind to do it у меня большое желание это сделать ~ остерегаться, беречься;
mind the step! осторожно, там ступенька! ~ память;
воспоминание;
to have (или to bear, to keep) in mind помнить, иметь в виду ~ помнить;
mind our agreement не забудьте о нашем соглашении;
mind and do what you're told не забудьте сделать то, что вам велели ~ присматривать ~ психическое здоровье ~ разум;
умственные способности;
ум;
to be in one's right mind быть в здравом уме;
out of one's mind помешанный, не в своем уме ~ рассудок ~ помнить;
mind our agreement не забудьте о нашем соглашении;
mind and do what you're told не забудьте сделать то, что вам велели to ~ one's P's and Q's следить за собой, за своими словами, соблюдать осторожность или приличия;
mind your eye! = держи ухо востро! ~ помнить;
mind our agreement не забудьте о нашем соглашении;
mind and do what you're told не забудьте сделать то, что вам велели ~ заботиться, заниматься (чем-л.) ;
смотреть (за чем-л.) ;
to mind the shop присматривать за лавкой;
please mind the fire пожалуйста, последите за камином ~ остерегаться, беречься;
mind the step! осторожно, там ступенька! to ~ one's P's and Q's следить за собой, за своими словами, соблюдать осторожность или приличия;
mind your eye! = держи ухо востро! ~ дух (душа) ;
mind's eye духовное око, мысленный взгляд;
deep in one's mind (глубоко) в душе to be of the same ~ оставаться при своем мнении;
to speak one's mind говорить откровенно;
to change (или to alter) one's mind передумать;
to my mind по моему мнению never ~ ничего, неважно, не беспокойтесь, не беда never ~ the cost (или the expense) не останавливайтесь перед расходами many men, many minds, no two minds think alike = сколько голов, столько умов of sound ~ в здравом уме of unsound ~ душевнобольной unsound: ~ нездоровый, больной;
болезненный;
of unsound mind сумасшедший, душевнобольной to live with one's own ~ жить своим умом;
the great minds of the world великие умы человечества;
on one's mind в мыслях, на уме ~ разум;
умственные способности;
ум;
to be in one's right mind быть в здравом уме;
out of one's mind помешанный, не в своем уме ~ заботиться, заниматься (чем-л.) ;
смотреть (за чем-л.) ;
to mind the shop присматривать за лавкой;
please mind the fire пожалуйста, последите за камином to read (smb.'s) ~ читать чужие мысли read: to ~ (smb.'s) mind (или thoughts) читать чужие мысли;
to read (smb.'s) hand (или palm) гадать по руке to be of the same ~ оставаться при своем мнении;
to speak one's mind говорить откровенно;
to change (или to alter) one's mind передумать;
to my mind по моему мнению split ~ = split personality split ~ = split personality personality: split ~ раздвоение личности

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > mind

19 mind

mind [maɪnd]

esprit ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (e)-(g) attention ⇒ 1 (c) avis ⇒ 1 (h) faire attention à ⇒ 2 (a)-(c) déranger ⇒ 1 (d) garder ⇒ 2 (e) faire attention ⇒ 3 (c)

1 noun

(a) (reason) esprit m;

∎ the power of mind over matter le pouvoir de l'esprit sur la matière;

∎ to be strong in mind and body être physiquement et mentalement solide;

∎ to be of sound mind être sain d'esprit;

∎ to be/to go out of one's mind être/devenir fou(folle);

∎ are you out of your mind?, you must be out of your mind! est-ce que tu as perdu la tête?;

∎ he was out of his mind with worry il était fou d'inquiétude;

∎ he isn't in his right mind il n'a pas tous ses esprits;

∎ no one in their right mind would do such a thing aucune personne sensée n'agirait ainsi;

∎ to be bored out of one's mind mourir d'ennui

(b) (thoughts)

∎ such a thought had never entered his mind une telle pensée ne lui était jamais venue à l'esprit;

∎ there's something on her mind il y a quelque chose qui la tracasse;

∎ I have a lot on my mind j'ai beaucoup de soucis;

∎ what's going on in her mind? qu'est-ce qui se passe dans son esprit ou sa tête?;

∎ at the back of one's mind au fond de soi-même;

∎ at the back of my mind was the fear that we would arrive too late au fond de moi-même, je craignais que nous n'arrivions trop tard;

∎ to put sth to the back of one's mind chasser qch de son esprit;

∎ I just can't get him out of my mind je n'arrive absolument pas à l'oublier;

∎ to have sb/sth in mind penser à qn/qch de précis;

∎ the person I have in mind la personne à laquelle je pense;

∎ who do you have in mind for the role? à qui songez-vous pour le rôle?, qui avez-vous en vue pour le rôle?;

∎ what kind of holiday did you have in mind? qu'est-ce que tu voulais ou voudrais faire pour les vacances?;

∎ I had something smaller in mind je pensais à quelque chose de plus petit;

∎ you must put the idea out of your mind tu dois te sortir cette idée de la tête;

∎ put it out of your mind n'y pensez plus;

∎ to set one's mind on doing sth se mettre en tête de faire qch;

∎ to have one's mind set on sth vouloir qch à tout prix;

∎ a drink will take your mind off the accident bois un verre, ça te fera oublier l'accident;

∎ to put or set sb's mind at rest rassurer qn;

∎ to see things in one's mind's eye bien se représenter qch;

∎ it's all in your mind! tu te fais des idées!;

∎ it's all in the mind tout ça, c'est dans la tête

(c) (attention)

∎ to give one's whole mind to sth accorder toute son attention à qch;

∎ I can't seem to apply my mind to the problem je n'arrive pas à me concentrer sur le problème;

∎ I'm sure if you put your mind to it you could do it je suis sûr que si tu essayais vraiment, tu pourrais le faire;

∎ keep your mind on the job ne vous laissez pas distraire;

∎ your mind is not on the job tu n'as pas la tête à ce que tu fais;

∎ she does crosswords to keep her mind occupied elle fait des mots croisés pour s'occuper l'esprit;

∎ American don't pay him any mind ne fais pas attention à lui

(d) (memory)

∎ my mind has gone blank j'ai un trou de mémoire;

∎ it brings to mind the time we were in Spain cela me rappelle l'époque où nous étions en Espagne;

∎ Churchill's words come to mind on pense aux paroles de Churchill;

∎ it went clean or right out of my mind cela m'est complètement sorti de l'esprit ou de la tête;

∎ to put sb in mind of sb/sth rappeler qn/qch à qn;

∎ it puts me in mind of Japan cela me fait penser au Japon, cela me rappelle le Japon;

∎ to bear or keep sth in mind (think about) songer à qch; (take into account) tenir compte de qch; (not forget) ne pas oublier qch, garder qch à l'esprit;

∎ we must bear in mind that she is only a child il ne faut pas oublier que ce n'est qu'une enfant;

∎ I'll bear it in mind (what you suggested) je prends note;

∎ it must have slipped my mind j'ai dû oublier;

∎ familiar to have a mind like a sieve avoir (une) très mauvaise mémoire^□ ;

∎ British time out of mind I've warned him not to go there cela fait une éternité que je lui dis de ne pas y aller

(e) (intellect) esprit m;

∎ she has an outstanding mind elle est d'une très grande intelligence;

∎ he has the mind of a child il a l'esprit d'un enfant

(f) (intelligent person, thinker) esprit m, cerveau m;

∎ the great minds of our century les grands esprits ou cerveaux de notre siècle;

∎ proverb great minds think alike(, fools seldom differ) les grands esprits se rencontrent;

∎ humorous how about a drink? - great minds think alike! si on prenait une verre? - les grands esprits se rencontrent!

(g) (way of thinking)

∎ the Western mind la pensée occidentale;

∎ I haven't got a scientific mind je n'ai pas l'esprit scientifique;

∎ you've got a dirty mind! tu as l'esprit mal placé!;

∎ she has a nasty mind elle voit le mal partout;

∎ he has a suspicious mind il est soupçonneux de nature;

∎ it's probably just my suspicious mind but I don't trust him c'est probablement que je suis trop suspicieux ou soupçonneux, mais je n'ai pas confiance en lui

(h) (opinion)

∎ to be of the same or of like or of one mind être du même avis;

∎ they're all of one or the same mind ils sont tous d'accord ou du même avis;

∎ to know one's own mind savoir ce qu'on veut;

∎ you've got a mind of your own tu peux décider toi-même;

∎ the car seemed to have a mind of its own la voiture semblait faire ce que bon lui semblait;

∎ to my mind,… à mon avis,…, selon moi,…;

∎ I'm in two minds about where to go for my holidays je ne sais pas très bien où aller passer mes vacances;

∎ I'm in two minds about going je ne sais pas si je vais y aller;

∎ to make up one's mind se décider, prendre une décision;

∎ make up your mind! décidez-vous!;

∎ I can't make up your mind for you je ne peux pas décider à ta place;

∎ my mind is made up ma décision est prise;

∎ to make up one's mind about sth décider qch;

∎ to make up one's mind to do sth se décider à faire qch;

∎ she's made up her mind to move house elle s'est résolue à déménager

(i) (desire)

∎ I've half a mind to give up j'ai presque envie de renoncer;

∎ I've a good mind to tell him what I think j'ai bien envie de lui dire ce que je pense

(j) (intention)

∎ nothing was further from my mind je n'en avais nullement l'intention;

∎ I've had it in mind for some time now j'y songe depuis un moment

2 transitive verb

(a) (pay attention to) faire attention à;

∎ he didn't mind my advice il n'a pas fait attention à ou n'a pas écouté mes conseils;

∎ mind your own business! occupe-toi de ce qui te regarde!, mêle-toi de tes oignons!;

∎ mind your language! surveille ton langage!;

∎ to mind one's manners se surveiller;

∎ mind the step (sign) attention à la marche;

∎ mind the cat! attention au chat!;

∎ mind what you say (pay attention) réfléchissez à ou faites attention à ce que vous dites; (don't be rude) mesurez vos paroles;

∎ mind what you're doing! regarde ce que tu fais!;

∎ would you mind where you're putting your feet, please? est-ce que tu peux faire attention où tu mets les pieds, s'il te plaît?;

∎ British familiar mind how you go! fais attention à toi!

(b) (be sure that) faire attention à;

∎ mind you write to him! n'oubliez pas de lui écrire!;

∎ mind you don't fall! faites attention de ne pas tomber!;

∎ mind you don't forget n'oubliez surtout pas;

∎ mind you don't break it fais bien attention de ne pas le casser;

∎ mind you're not late! faites en sorte de ne pas être en retard!;

∎ mind you post my letter n'oubliez surtout pas de poster ma lettre

(c) (concern oneself with) faire attention à, s'inquiéter de ou pour;

∎ don't mind me, I'll just sit here quietly ne vous inquiétez pas de moi, je vais m'asseoir ici et je ne dérangerai personne;

∎ don't mind him, he's always like that ne fais pas attention à lui, il est toujours comme ça;

∎ ironic don't mind me, I only live here! je t'en prie, fais comme chez toi!;

∎ I really don't mind what he says/thinks je me fiche de ce qu'il peut dire/penser

(d) (object to)

∎ I don't mind him il ne me dérange pas;

∎ I don't mind the cold le froid ne me gêne pas;

∎ I don't mind trying je veux bien essayer;

∎ you don't mind me using the car, do you? - I mind very much cela ne te dérange pas que je prenne la voiture? - cela me dérange beaucoup;

∎ do you mind going out when the weather's cold? est-ce que cela vous ennuie de sortir quand il fait froid?;

∎ do you mind me smoking? cela ne vous ennuie ou dérange pas que je fume?;

∎ did you mind me inviting her? tu aurais peut-être préféré que je ne l'invite pas?, ça t'ennuie que je l'aie invitée?;

∎ would you mind turning out the light, please? est-ce que tu peux éteindre la lumière, s'il te plaît?;

∎ how much do you earn, if you don't mind my or me asking? combien est-ce que vous gagnez, sans indiscrétion?;

∎ I wouldn't mind having his salary ça ne me dérangerait pas de gagner autant que lui;

∎ I wouldn't mind a cup of tea je prendrais bien ou volontiers une tasse de thé

(e) (look after → children) garder; (→ bags, possessions) garder, surveiller; (→ shop, business) garder, tenir; (→ plants, garden) s'occuper de, prendre soin de;

∎ can you mind the house for us while we're away? (watch) pouvez-vous surveiller la maison pendant notre absence?; (look after) pouvez-vous vous occuper de la maison pendant notre absence?

(f) Scottish (remember) se rappeler, se souvenir de

(g) (idioms)

∎ mind (you), I'm not surprised remarque ou tu sais, cela ne m'étonne pas;

∎ mind you, he's a bit young ceci dit, il est un peu jeune;

∎ mind you, I've always thought he was a bit strange remarquez, j'ai toujours trouvé qu'il était un peu bizarre;

∎ but, mind you, it was late mais, voyez-vous, il était tard;

∎ never mind that now (leave it) ne vous occupez pas de cela tout de suite; (forget it) ce n'est plus la peine de s'en occuper;

∎ never mind the consequences ne vous préoccupez pas des conséquences, peu importent les conséquences;

∎ never mind what people say/think peu importe ce que disent/pensent les gens;

∎ never mind his feelings, I've got a business to run! je me moque de ses états d'âme, j'ai une entreprise à diriger!;

∎ never mind him, just run for it! ne t'occupe pas de lui, fonce!

3 intransitive verb

(a) (object → in requests)

∎ do you mind if I open the window? cela vous dérange si j'ouvre la fenêtre?;

∎ would you mind if I opened the window? est-ce que cela vous dérangerait si j'ouvrais la fenêtre?;

∎ do you mind if I smoke? est-ce que cela vous gêne ou dérange que je fume?;

∎ I don't mind in the least cela ne me dérange pas le moins du monde;

∎ if you don't mind si vous voulez bien, si vous n'y voyez pas d'inconvénient;

∎ I can't say I really mind je ne peux pas dire que cela m'ennuie ou me dérange vraiment;

∎ do you mind if I take the car? - of course I don't mind est-ce que cela vous ennuie que je prenne la voiture? - bien sûr que non;

∎ familiar I don't mind if I do (in reply to offer) je ne dis pas non, ce n'est pas de refus

(b) (care, worry)

∎ I don't mind if people laugh at me - but you should mind! je ne me soucie guère que les gens se moquent de moi - mais vous devriez!;

∎ if you don't mind, I haven't finished si cela ne vous fait rien, je n'ai pas terminé;

∎ do you mind? (politely) vous permettez?;

∎ ironic do you mind! (indignantly) non mais!;

∎ never mind (it doesn't matter) cela ne fait rien, tant pis; (don't worry) ne vous en faites pas;

∎ never you mind! (don't worry) ne vous en faites pas!; (mind your own business) ce n'est pas votre affaire!;

∎ never mind about the money now ne t'en fais pas pour l'argent, on verra plus tard

(c) British (be careful) faire attention;

∎ mind when you cross the road fais attention en traversant la route;

∎ mind! attention!

►► mind reader voyant(e) m,f;

∎ he must be a mind reader il lit dans les pensées comme dans un livre;

∎ I'm not a mind reader je ne suis pas devin;

Marketing mind share part f de notoriété

➲ mind out intransitive verb

British faire attention;

∎ mind out! attention!;

∎ mind out for the rocks! attention aux rochers!

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20 schön

Adv.

1. mit Zeitangaben: already; schon damals even then; schon früher before; (vor langer Zeit) a long time ago; schon immer always, all along; schon oft often (enough); schon wieder again; schon wieder! not again!; schon nach fünf Minuten after only five minutes; nach fünf Minuten war er schon fort etc. five minutes later he’d already gone etc.; schon von Anfang an right from the start, from the word go umg.; es ist schon 12 Uhr it’s twelve o’clock already; schon am nächsten Tag the very next day; schon um 6 Uhr waren sie auf they were already up at 6 o’clock; schon im 16. Jahrhundert as early ( oder as far back) as the 16th century; schon im 16. Jahrhundert gab es die Krankheit the disease was already around in the 16th century; das ist schon lange her that was long ago ( oder way back); das war schon vor zwanzig Jahren that was twenty (whole) years ago; wie lange sind Sie schon hier? how long have you been here?

2. (bereits) already; (schon einmal, zuvor) before; (bis jetzt) so far; in Fragen: yet; (jemals) ever; ich habe schon eins umg. I’ve already got one; hast du schon einmal...? have you ever...?; sind Sie schon ( einmal) in Spanien gewesen? have you ever been to Spain?; ich war schon ein paar Mal / oft dort I’ve been there a couple of times / frequently; kennen Sie schon Herrn X? have you met Mr ( oder Mr.) X?, do you know Mr ( oder Mr.) X?; wir kennen uns schon we’ve met, we do know one another; ich habe ihn schon ( einmal) gesehen I’ve seen him before somewhere; danke, ich habe schon zu trinken etc.: no thanks, I’m fine; da ist er ja schon wieder he’s (iro. look who’s) back again; das kenne ich schon I know that, I’ve seen that before; bei Entschuldigungen: I’ve heard that one before; das kennen wir schon we know all about that, that’s an old one; ich habe schon bessere Weine getrunken I’ve tasted better wines in my time; hast du schon gehört? have you heard?; hast du schon mit ihm gesprochen? have you talked to him yet?; ist er schon da? has he come yet?, is he here yet?; (früher als erwartet) is he here already?; was, ( du bist) schon zurück? what, back already?; werden Sie schon bedient? are you being served?; ich bekomme schon it’s OK, I’m being looked after; er wollte schon gehen he was about ( oder all set) to go; warum willst du schon gehen? why are you leaving so early?

3. zur Betonung (sogar, selbst) even; schon ein Milligramm des Gifts kann tödlich sein just ( oder even) one milligram(me) of the poison can kill you; ein Anruf hätte schon genügt (just) a phone call would have been enough; schon ein Unentschieden wäre ein Erfolg even a draw would be a success; schon für 10 Euro for only 10 euros; Herrenhemden schon ab 5 Euro men’s shirts from as little as 5 euros; ich komme (ja) schon! (I’m) coming!; da sind wir (ja) schon! here we are; schon war ich sauer umg. I was getting really annoyed; was gibt es denn ( nun) schon wieder? what is it now ( oder this time)?; ich verstehe schon I see

4. (allein) schon seine Stimme just to hear his voice, his voice alone; schon der Name the mere (mention of the oder his etc.) name, just to hear the ( oder his etc.) name; schon der Anblick just to see it; schon der Gedanke the very idea, the mere thought (of it); schon deswegen if only for that (reason); schon wegen if only because of; der Kinder etc.: if only for the sake of; schon weil if only because; schon sie zu sehen (even) just to see her

5. versichernd, verstärkend: sie wird’s schon schaffen she’ll make it all right; beruhigend: auch don’t worry, she’ll make it; er kommt schon noch he’ll come eventually; die Zinsen steigen schon noch the interest rates are bound to go up; the interest rates will go up, you’ll see; ich mach’s schon leave it to me; es wird schon gehen it’ll be all right, I’ll etc. manage (somehow); das ist schon möglich that could be; betonter: that’s quite possible; das lässt sich schon machen mit Vorbehalt: we etc. might be able to do that, it’s doable; (es ist kein Problem) that’s no problem, no problem umg.; wir können schon mit ihm reden (sind bereit) we don’t mind talking to him; ich kann mir schon denken, was... I can (just) imagine what...; er ist schon eingebildet he’s certainly bigheaded; das war schon Glückssache that really was a stroke of luck; das ist schon eine große Frechheit! that really is a bit much; schon gut! it’s all right, never mind; (das reicht) that’ll do

6. umg., auffordernd, ermunternd: mach schon! get a move on, will you?; komm schon! come on, then; geh schon! go on, then; nun sag schon, wie’s war come on, tell us ( oder me) what it was like; gib’s schon zu! come on, admit it!

7. einräumend oder bedingend: schon, aber... yes, but...; ich verstehe / möchte schon, aber... I can see that / I’d like to, but...; ich kenne sie schon, aber... I do know her, but...; sie müsste sich schon etwas mehr anstrengen she’d have to make more of an effort, of course; das ist schon wahr, aber... that’s (certainly) ( oder may be) true, but...; wenn du schon ( mal) da bist since you’re here

8. (ohnehin) es ist so schon teuer genug it’s expensive enough as it is; schon gar nicht least of all; morgen schon gar nicht least of all tomorrow

9. umg., rhetorisch: na wenn schon! so what; iro. so?; was macht das schon? what does it matter?; was heißt das schon? so?, that doesn’t mean a thing; wem nützt das schon? who is that supposed to help?; wer braucht / kauft so was schon? who on earth needs / buys something like that?; was verstehst du schon davon? what do you know about it?; wer könnte da schon nein sagen? who could possibly say no (to that)?; wer ist da? - na, wer schon? who’s there? - who do you think?

10. umg.: wenn schon, denn schon (wenn man sich auf etw. einlässt) in for a penny (Am. dime), in for a pound (Am. dollar); (wenn man etw. unternimmt) anything worth doing, is worth doing well

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ever; already; yet; by now

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[ʃøːn]
1. adj

1) (= hübsch anzusehen) beautiful, lovely; Mann handsome

das Schöne — beauty

na, schö́nes Kind (inf) — well then, beautiful (inf)

See:

→ Auge

2) (= nett, angenehm) good; Erlebnis, Stimme, Musik, Wetter good, lovely; Gelegenheit great, splendid

die schö́nen Künste — the fine arts

die schö́ne Literatur — belles-lettres sing

das ist ein schö́ner Tod — that's a good way to die

eines schö́nen Tages — one fine day

(wieder) in schö́nster Ordnung (nach Krach etc) — back to normal (again)

in schö́nster Eintracht or Harmonie — in perfect harmony

das Schöne beim Skilaufen ist... — the nice thing about skiing is...

das Schönste daran ist... — the beauty of it is..., the nicest or best thing about it is...

schö́ne Ferien!, schö́nen Urlaub! — have a good or nice holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)

schö́nes Wochenende — have a good or nice weekend

schö́nen guten Tag — a very good morning/afternoon/evening to you

war es schö́n im Urlaub? — did you have a nice or good holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)?

war es schö́n bei Tante Veronika? — did you have a nice or good time at Aunt Veronika's?

schö́n, dass du gekommen bist — nice of you to come

es ist schö́n, dass du wieder da bist — it's good to have you back

schö́ner, heißer Kaffee — nice hot coffee

ein schö́ner frischer Wind — a nice fresh wind

3) (iro) Unordnung fine, nice, lovely; Überraschung, Wetter lovely; Unsinn, Frechheit absolute

da hast du etwas Schönes angerichtet — you've made a fine or nice or lovely mess

du bist mir ein schö́ner Freund/Vater/Held etc — a fine friend/father/hero etc you are, you're some friend/father/hero etc

du machst or das sind mir ja schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — here's or this is a pretty state of things, here's a pretty kettle of fish (inf)

von dir hört man schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — I've been hearing some nice or fine things about you

das wäre ja noch schö́ner (inf) — that's (just) too much!

es wird immer schö́ner (inf) — things are going from bad to worse

See:

→ Bescherung

4) (inf = gut) nice

das war nicht schö́n von dir (inf) — that wasn't very nice of you

zu schö́n, um wahr zu sein (inf) — too good to be true

schö́n, schö́n, (also) schö́n, sehr schö́n, na schö́n — fine, okay, all right

schö́n und gut, aber... — (that's) all well and good but..., that's all very well but...

5) (= beträchtlich, groß) Erfolg great; Strecke, Stück Arbeit, Alter good

ein schö́nes Stück weiterkommen — to make good progress

eine ganz schö́ne Leistung — quite an achievement

eine ganz schö́ne Arbeit — quite a lot of work

eine ganz schö́ne Menge — quite a lot

das hat eine schö́ne Stange Geld gekostet (inf) — that cost a pretty penny

2. adv

1)

(= hübsch) sich schö́n anziehen — to get dressed up

schö́n machen (Kind) — to dress up; (Wohnung, Straßen) to decorate

sich schö́n machen — to get dressed up, to dress (oneself) up

2) (bei Verben) (= gut) well; sich waschen, verarbeiten lassen easily; scheinen brightly; schreiben beautifully; (= richtig, genau) ansehen, durchlesen etc carefully

es schö́n haben — to be well off; (im Urlaub etc) to have a good time (of it)

etw am schö́nsten machen — to do sth best

See:

→ danke, bitte

3)

(= angenehm) schö́n weich/warm/stark etc — nice and soft/warm/strong etc

4)

(bei Wünschen) schlaf schö́n — sleep well

amüsiere dich schö́n — have a nice or good time

erhole dich schö́n — have a good rest

See:

→ grüßen

5) (inf = brav, lieb) nicely

iss mal schö́n deinen Teller leer — eat it all up nicely (now), be a good girl/boy and eat it all up

sag schö́n "Guten Tag" — say "hello" nicely

sei schö́n still/ordentlich etc (als Aufforderung) — be nice and quiet/tidy etc

sei schö́n brav — be a good boy/girl

fahr schö́n langsam — drive nice and slowly

See:

→ bleiben lassen

6) (inf = sehr, ziemlich) really

schö́n wehtun — to hurt oneself a lot

sich schö́n täuschen — to make a big mistake

sich schö́n ärgern — to be very angry

jdn schö́n erschrecken — to give sb quite a or a real fright

ganz schö́n teuer/kalt — pretty expensive/cold

(ganz) schö́n weit weg — a long or good way off, quite a distance away

ganz schö́n lange — quite a while

(ganz) schö́n viel Geld kosten — to cost a pretty penny

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1) (before a particular time; previously: I had already gone when Tom arrived; I don't want that book - I've read it already.) already

2) (before the expected time: Are you leaving already?; He hasn't gone already, has he?) already

3) yet

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schon

[ʃo:n]

I. adv

1. (jetzt)

sind wir \schon da? are we there yet?

hast du \schon gehört? have you heard?

sie kommen \schon heute they're coming today

du willst \schon gehen? you want to leave now [or already]?

nach fünf Minuten war ich \schon fertig I was finished after only five minutes, I was already finished after five minutes

\schon bald darauf very soon after

▪ es ist \schon...:

es ist \schon spät it is already late [or late already

2. (danach)

nur eine Minute, und \schon bin ich weg just one minute, and then I'm gone

kaum leg ich mich hin, \schon klingelt das Telefon wieder I hardly have time to lie down before the telephone rings yet again form

kaum verließ sie das Zimmer, \schon rauchte er she had hardly left the room when he lit up

3. (vorab)

ihr könnt [ja] \schon [mal] anfangen you can start now

4. (wirklich)

was, \schon 5 Uhr? what, 5 o'clock already?

er wiegt \schon 200 kg! he now weighs 200 kg!

eine kleine Menge kann \schon Wunder wirken just [or even] a small amount can work wonders

\schon ein Teilerfolg würde sich lohnen even a partial success would be worth it

CD-Rohlinge gibt es \schon für ein paar Cent blank CDs can be had for as little as a few cents

\schon 8-Jährige surfen im Internet children as young as eight are surfing the internet

5. (früher)

\schon in den Siebzigern gab es Mikrocomputer there were microcomputers as early as [or back in] the seventies

\schon Ovid schrieb darüber/über diese Idee that/that idea is as old as Ovid

\schon als Kind wollte ich Schauspieler werden since I was a child I've always wanted to be an actor

\schon damals/gestern/jetzt even at that time/even yesterday/even now

\schon früh early on

\schon immer always

sie war \schon immer schwierig she always was difficult

ich sagte es ja \schon immer I've always said so

\schon seit Jahren for years [now]

\schon lange/länger for a long time [now]

\schon längst (die ganze Zeit) for ages; (vor langer Zeit) ages ago

\schon oft several times [already]

6. (inzwischen)

das kenn ich \schon I know that already

ich wollte vorher \schon fragen I wanted to ask anyway

\schon [ein]mal ever

hast du \schon mal Austern gegessen? have you ever eaten oysters?

wie \schon gesagt as was/has been said already [or beforehand]

wie \schon so oft as was/has been often the case [before]

7. (allein)

warum sich beklagen? es geht uns \schon so schlecht why complain? we're badly off as it is

\schon darum/deshalb/aus dem Grunde for that reason alone

\schon die Tatsache, dass... the fact alone that..., the very fact that...

\schon Grund genug sein to be already reason enough; s.a. allein

II. part

1. (wirklich)

das ist \schon eine Schande! that really is a disgrace!

es ist \schon wahr it's true all right

ich sehe \schon,... I can see,...

ich kann mir \schon denken, was du willst I can well imagine what you want

das will \schon was heißen those are promising words

du wirst \schon sehen! you'll see!

es ist \schon angenehm, nichts zu tun it really is pleasant doing nothing

das will ich nicht, und \schon gar nicht von dir I don't want it, and especially not from you

\schon wieder [once] again

nicht das/sie \schon wieder! not that/her again!

2. (fam: endlich)

jetzt komm \schon! hurry up!

hör \schon auf damit! will you stop that!

sag doch \schon! out with it!

geh \schon! go on!

gib \schon her! come on, give it here!

mach \schon! hurry up!

3. (aber)

wenn du \schon nicht bleibst, [dann] iss eine Kleinigkeit if you really can't stay, then have a bite to eat

wenn ich euch \schon fahre, dann [aber] vor Mitternacht if I do drive you, then before midnight

4. (irgendwie) all right

danke, es geht \schon thanks, I can manage

es wird \schon klappen it will work out all right

5. (irgendwann) in the end, one day

es wird \schon noch [mal] klappen it will work out in the end [or one day

6. (eigentlich)

ich glaube \schon I think so

so was kann \schon mal vorkommen such things can happen

Lust hätte ich \schon, nur keine Zeit I do feel like it, I simply don't have time

das stimmt \schon that's true enough

das ist \schon möglich/wahr that's possible/true, I suppose

\schon möglich, aber [o doch] [o nur] nicht sehr wahrscheinlich that's possible, but not very probable

[ja] \schon[, aber...] [well] yes [or sure] [, but...]

findest du sie attraktiv? — ja, \schon do you think she's attractive? — yes, she's okay

\schon gut! okay! fam

und [o na] wenn \schon! (fam) so what? fam

7. (andererseits)

wir durften nicht draußen spielen, die anderen [aber] \schon we weren't allowed to play outside, but the others were

auf dieser Straße kommen Sie nicht nach Köln, auf der \schon you won't get to Cologne on this road, but on that one

8. (usu pej: ausgerechnet)

was ist \schon Reichtum? what's wealth of all things?

was hast du \schon zu sagen? what have you of all people got to say?

was sind \schon zehn Jahre? what do ten years matter?

was macht das \schon? what does it matter?

was nützt das \schon? what possible use is that?

wen interessiert das \schon? who's possibly interested?

9. (nur)

wenn ich das \schon rieche/sehe! the mere smell/sight of that!

wenn ich das \schon höre! just hearing about it!; s.a. ja, möglich

10. DIAL (noch)

wie war \schon Ihr Name? what was your name again?

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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schön

A. adj

1. (attraktiv) nice; (ausgesprochen schön) beautiful; Frau: auch attractive; Mann: handsome, good-looking; Kind: lovely; Tier: beautiful;

schöne Schrift nice handwriting;

schöne Stimme attractive voice; Singstimme: beautiful voice;

er ist kein schöner Mann, aber … he’s not good-looking (hum he’s no Adonis), but …;

eine hinreißend schöne Frau a stunningly beautiful woman;

sich schön machen dress up, make o.s. smart (US neat); (sich schminken) put one’s make-up ( oder face umg) on;

sich für jemanden schön machen try to look one’s best for sb;

sei schön und halt den Mund! umg be a wonderful friend ( oder do me a favo[u]r) and keep your mouth shut

2.

die schönen Künste the fine arts;

schöne Literatur belles-lettres pl, belletristic literature

3. (gut) good; (nett) nice; (erlesen) fine, choice;

ein schöner Erfolg a great success;

schönes Wetter good ( oder fine) weather;

ein schönes Beispiel der Barockdichtung a fine example of Baroque poetry;

schönen Dank! many thanks; abweisend: no thank you, thanks but no thanks umg;

schön! als Zustimmung: all right, fine; umg okay;

na schön! (also gut) all right then;

zu schön, um wahr zu sein too good to be true;

das ist alles schön und gut, aber … that’s all very well, but …;

das Schöne daran the great thing about it;

das Schönste kommt noch besonders iron you haven’t heard the best part yet, it gets better; → anrichten

4. (angenehm) nice, pleasant;

schöner heißer Tee umg nice hot (cup of) tea;

ein paar schöne Stunden a few pleasant ( stärker: happy) hours;

es war sehr schön auf dem Fest it was great ( oder very nice);

das war ein schöner Tag that was a lovely day;

schönen Tag noch! besonders US have a nice day;

schönes Wochenende! have a nice weekend;

war es schön im Urlaub? did you have a nice holiday?;

das ist schön von ihm that’s (very) kind ( oder nice) of him;

schöner Tod easy death;

schön wär’s! wouldn’t that be nice; (ist unwahrscheinlich) what a hope!, that’ll be the day!;

er macht nur schöne Worte it’s all fine words with him

5. umg (beträchtlich) considerable;

ein schönes Stück oder

eine schöne Strecke laufen walk quite a way ( oder distance);

eine ganz schöne Entfernung quite a considerable distance;

ein schönes Stück vorankommen make a fair bit of progress;

ein schönes Stück Arbeit a pretty big job;

eine schöne Summe a tidy sum;

ein ganz schönes Alter a fine old age;

du hast mir einen schönen Schreck eingejagt you gave me quite a scare;

das ist ja eine schöne Enttäuschung that’s a big disappointment

6. umg, iron:

das sind mir schöne Sachen that’s a fine kettle of fish;

du bist mir ein schöner Freund a fine friend you are;

das wäre ja noch schöner! that’d be the last straw, that’s the last thing we want; → Aussicht, Bescherung etc

7.

eines schönen Tages one day; zukünftig: one of these days

B. adv

1. nicely, beautifully etc; → A

2. umg (sehr) really, pretty;

schön warm nice and warm;

der Kaffee ist schön/ganz schön heiß the coffee is nice and hot/really hot;

ganz schön kalt auch damned cold;

sei schön brav! be a good boy ( oder girl) now;

bleib schön ruhig zum Kind: you be quiet now; (keine Aufregung) just keep calm now;

es ist ganz schön schwer that’s some weight; (schwierig) it’s pretty difficult;

du hast mich ganz schön erschreckt you gave me quite a scare;

ich habe mich schön gelangweilt I was bored stiff;

da wärst du schön dumm you’d be a right (US complete) fool

3.

du hast es schön! lucky you!

4. umg, iron:

jetzt steh ich schön da I look a right (US complete) fool now;

da ist er aber schön angekommen he got more than he had bargained for;

es kommt noch schöner it gets even better, you haven’t heard the best part yet

5.

wie man so schön sagt umg as they say;

wie es so schön heißt umg as the saying goes; → schönmachen, schöntun

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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