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1 The Obesity Awareness And Solutions Trust

Medicine: TOAST

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > The Obesity Awareness And Solutions Trust
2 The Obesity Awareness Solutions Trust

Physiology: TOAST

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > The Obesity Awareness Solutions Trust
3 Board of the European Club Forum

Board of the European Club Forum

■ A board composed of 11 members representing the European Club Forum, whose main objectives and duties are to ensure the necessary flow of communication and information between UEFA and the members of the ECF, to be responsible for presenting solutions and proposals to the UEFA Club Competitions Committee on behalf of the ECF, and to submit suggestions or issue recommendations on current professional football topics and on statements by the ECF on topics concerning the club football sector and dealt with by other UEFA committees.

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■ Aus elf Mitgliedern bestehendes Gremium, das als Vertretung des Europäischen Klubforums die erforderliche Kommunikation und den Informationsfluss zwischen der UEFA und den Mitgliedern des Forums gewährleistet, der Kommission für Klubwettbewerbe im Namen des Forums Lösungsansätze und Vorschläge unterbreitet und im Bereich des Berufsfußballs zu aktuellen Themen Vorschläge macht oder Empfehlungen abgibt.

Englisch-deutsch wörterbuch fußball > Board of the European Club Forum
4 Определенные артикли перед существительными во множественном числе, которые определяют класс объектов (все объекты сразу), а не какой-либо один объект

The real measures form a subclass of the complex ones

The solutions to equation (1) are everywhere positive

This class includes the Borel sets

Сравните: let us assume that this class includes a Borel set

Русско-английский словарь по прикладной математике и механике > Определенные артикли перед существительными во множественном числе, которые определяют класс объектов (все объекты сразу), а не какой-либо один объект
5 Определенные артикли перед существительными во множественном числе, которые определяют класс объектов (все объекты сразу), а не какой-либо один объект

The real measures form a subclass of the complex ones

The solutions to equation (1) are everywhere positive

This class includes the Borel sets

Сравните: let us assume that this class includes a Borel set

Русско-английский словарь по прикладной математике и механике > Определенные артикли перед существительными во множественном числе, которые определяют класс объектов (все объекты сразу), а не какой-либо один объект
6 выражать через

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The number of moles can be expressed as in/M.

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The solutions ( решение) can be expressed in terms of a single space coordinate .

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Выражать через-- The criterion for unstable crack propagation is framed in terms of intergranular damage spacing.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > выражать через
7 выражать через

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The number of moles can be expressed as in/M.

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The solutions ( решение) can be expressed in terms of a single space coordinate .

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > выражать через
8 следовать одному и тому же принципу при решении и т.п.

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The solutions of all analytical problems follow the same basic pattern.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > следовать одному и тому же принципу при решении и т.п.
9 justamente eso

= just that

Ex. Instructors, like students, should have their opinions and solutions, but they should remain just that: their opinions and then solutions, but not the opinions and the solutions.

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= just that

Ex: Instructors, like students, should have their opinions and solutions, but they should remain just that: their opinions and then solutions, but not the opinions and the solutions.

Spanish-English dictionary > justamente eso
10 simplemente eso

= just that

Ex. Instructors, like students, should have their opinions and solutions, but they should remain just that: their opinions and then solutions, but not the opinions and the solutions.

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= just that

Ex: Instructors, like students, should have their opinions and solutions, but they should remain just that: their opinions and then solutions, but not the opinions and the solutions.

Spanish-English dictionary > simplemente eso
11 entrambi

both

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entrambi pron.m.pl. both: entrambi hanno lavorato nella nostra ditta, they both (o both of them) worked for our firm; ''Potrei parlare col direttore o col vice?'' ''Spiacente, sono assenti entrambi'', ''Could I speak to the director or his deputy?'' ''Sorry, they're both away''; entrambi votammo a favore della proposta, we both (o both of us) voted in favour of the proposal

◆ agg. both, either: potete scrivere su entrambi i lati del foglio, you can write on both sides (o on either side) of the sheet; entrambe le soluzioni sono valide, both solutions are valid (o either solution is valid).

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[en'trambi] 1.
aggettivo both

entrambi i suoi genitori — both her parents

- e le soluzioni sono accettabili — either one of the solutions is acceptable, both of the solutions are acceptable
2.
pronome (f. -e) both

giocano entrambi — they both play, both of them play

prendiamoli entrambi — let's take both of them

entrambi sono possibili — either is possible

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entrambi

/en'trambi/

I aggettivo

both; entrambi i suoi genitori both her parents; - e le soluzioni sono accettabili either one of the solutions is acceptable, both of the solutions are acceptable

II pronome

(f. -e) both; giocano entrambi they both play, both of them play; prendiamoli entrambi let's take both of them; entrambi sono possibili either is possible.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > entrambi
12 alcanzar

v.

1 to catch up with (igualarse con).

¿a que no me alcanzas? bet you can't catch me!

Yo alcanzo a Ricardo I catch up with Richard.

2 to reach (llegar a).

alcanzar la meta to reach the finishing line

lo alcancé con una escalera I used a ladder to reach it

alcanzó la costa a nado he swam to the coast

este coche alcanza los 200 km/h this car can do up to o reach 200 km/h

el desempleo ha alcanzado un máximo histórico unemployment is at o has reached an all-time high

3 to achieve (lograr) (objetivo).

alcanzar la fama/el éxito to achieve fame/success

4 to hit.

le alcanzaron dos disparos he was hit by two shots

5 to reach up to, to reach, to reach at, to get at.

Yo alcanzo el techo I reach up to the ceiling.

6 to have enough.

Me alcanzó la gasolina I had enough gas.

7 to attain, to come to, to achieve, to get.

Alcanzo la felicidad I attain happiness.

8 to get to, to come up to, to come to.

Alcancé la frontera I got to the border.

9 to reach up for, to get.

Yo alcancé la caja sobre el armario I reached up for the box above the armoire.

10 to manage to, to be able to, to get to.

Mario alcanzó ver el ocaso Mario managed to see the sunset.

11 to be enough.

Alcanzó la comida There was enough food.

12 to fit.

Yo alcanzo I fit

13 to pass, to hand, to hand over.

María alcanzó la sal Mary passed the salt.

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alcanzar

Conjugation model [ REALIZAR], like realizar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to reach

■ no alcanzo el libro I can't reach the book

2 (persona) to catch up, catch up with

■ los alcanzamos en la esquina we'll catch up with them at the corner

3 (pasar) to pass, hand over

■ alcánzame el agua pass me some water

4 (entender) to understand, grasp

5 (conseguir) to attain, achieve

■ alcanzamos los objetivos we achieved the goals

6 (golpear) to hit

■ el tiro la alcanzó en el pie the shot hit her in the foot

7 (afectar) to affect

■ eso no nos alcanza it doesn't affect us

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ser suficiente) to be sufficient ( para, for), be enough ( para, for), suffice ( para, for)

■ eso no alcanza para todos that's not enough for all of us

2 (ser capaz) to manage, succeed

■ no alcanzo a verlo I can't see it

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verb

1) to reach

2) catch up with

3) achieve, attain

4) suffice, be enough

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1. VT

1) [en carrera]

a) [+ persona] (=llegar a la altura de) to catch up (with)

la alcancé cuando salía por la puerta — I caught up with her o I caught her up just as she was going out of the door

están a punto de alcanzar al grupo de cabeza — they are about to catch (up with) the leading group

dentro de poco alcanzará a su padre en altura — he'll soon be as tall as his father

b) [+ ladrón, autobús, tren] to catch

no nos alcanzarán nunca — they'll never catch us

2) (=llegar a) [+ cima, límite, edad] to reach

por fin alcanzaron la cima — they finally reached the summit

alcanzó las cajas con un palo — she reached the boxes with a stick

puede alcanzar una velocidad de 200km/h — it can reach speeds of up to 200km/h

alcanzó el rango de general — he reached the rank of general

la producción ha alcanzado las 20 toneladas — production has reached 20 tons

el libro ha alcanzado ya las seis ediciones — the book is already in its sixth edition

las montañas alcanzan los 5.000m — the mountains rise to 5,000m

el termómetro llegó a alcanzar los cuarenta grados — temperatures rose as high as forty degrees

• alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

• alcanzó la orilla a nado — he made it to the shore by swimming, he swam back to the shore

• no llegó a alcanzar la pubertad — he never made it as far as puberty

3) (=conseguir) [+ acuerdo] to reach; [+ éxito, objetivo] to achieve

el acuerdo fue alcanzado tras muchos meses de conversaciones — the agreement was reached after many months of talks

las expectativas no se corresponden con los resultados alcanzados — the expectations are out of proportion with the results that have been achieved

• alcanzar la fama — to find fame, become famous

alcanzar la paz — to achieve peace

4) (=afectar) to affect

el cambio nos alcanzará a todos — the change will affect us all

una ley que alcanza sobre todo a los jubilados — a law which mainly affects o hits pensioners

5) [bala] to hit

uno de los dos disparos alcanzó al presidente — the president was hit by one of the two shots

la lancha fue alcanzada por un obús — the launch was hit by a shell

6) esp LAm (=dar) to pass

alcánzame la sal, por favor — could you pass (me) the salt, please?

¿me alcanzas las tijeras? — could you pass me the scissors?

7) * (=entender) to grasp, understand

no alcanza más allá de lo que le han enseñado — he's only capable of understanding what he's been taught

2. VI

1) (=llegar) to reach (a, hasta as far as)

no alcanzo — I can't reach

no alcanzaba al timbre — she couldn't reach (as far as) the doorbell

• hasta donde alcanza la vista — as far as the eye can see

2)

• alcanzar a hacer algo — to manage to do sth

no alcancé a verlo — I didn't manage to see him

no alcanzo a ver cómo pudo suceder — I can't see how it can have happened

no alcanzo a comprender sus razones — I just can't understand her reasons

3) (=ser suficiente) to be enough

• con dos botellas alcanzará para todos — two bottles will be enough for everyone

el sueldo no me alcanza para nada — I can't make ends meet on my salary

¿te alcanza para el tren? — esp LAm have you got enough money for the train?

4) LAm (=ascender)

¿a cuánto alcanza todo? — how much does it all come to?

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < persona> ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch... up (BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

lo alcancé en la curva — I caught up with him on the bend

a que no me alcanzas! — I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)

b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2) ( llegar a) < lugar> to reach, get to; <temperatura/nivel/edad> to reach

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión — despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane

casi no alcanzo el tren — I almost missed the train

lo alcancé con un palo — I used a pole to get at it o reach it

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura — these trees can reach o grow to a great height

alcanza una velocidad de... — it reaches a speed of...

alcanza enormes distancias — it covers vast distances

alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

3) (conseguir, obtener) <objetivo/éxito> to achieve; < acuerdo> to reach

se pretende alcanzar los 100 millones de pesos — they are hoping to reach a target of 100 million pesos

4) (acercar, pasar)

alcanzarle algo a alguien — to pass somebody something, to pass something to somebody

¿me alcanzas el libro? — could you pass me the book?

5)

a) bala/misil to hit

fue alcanzado por un misil — it was hit by a missile

b) ( afectar) to affect

la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora — the measure has affected the working classes
2.
alcanzar vi

1) ( llegar)

está muy alto, no alcanzo — it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista — as far as the eye could see

alcanzar a + inf — to manage to + inf

no alcanzó a terminar — she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver — as far as I can see

2) ( ser suficiente) comida/provisones to be enough

el sueldo no le alcanza — he can't manage on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes — it will see me through to the end of the month

con una limpiadita, alcanza — just a quick clean will do

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= attain, gain, reach, run to, catch up with, reach for.

Ex. A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex. To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

Ex. This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.

Ex. Obviously a book on the chemistry of mercury which runs to 200 pages will give less detail than one which runs to 600 pages.

Ex. The information centre is now catching up with the belief of its 1984 architect that it would be an electronic library.

Ex. She said that a man came in with a ski mask on but that she was able to scare him away when she reached for a baseball bat.

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* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.

* alcanzar + Cantidad = run into + Cantidad.

* alcanzar cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar dimensiones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar el culmen de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar el destino de Uno = reach + Posesivo + destination.

* alcanzar el estrellato = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar el límite de = reach + the limits of.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + posibilidades = reach + the limits of + Posesivo + potential.

* alcanzar el máximo = reach + a head.

* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar el punto crítico = come to + a head.

* alcanzar el punto culminante = climax.

* alcanzar el punto de ebullición = reach + boiling point.

* alcanzar el punto más álgido = peak, come into + full bloom.

* alcanzar la cifra de = total.

* alcanzar la cumbre de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la cúspide de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la fama = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar la madurez = come to + maturity, bring to + maturity, achieve + maturity, reach + maturity.

* alcanzar la mayoría de edad = come of + age.

* alcanzar la plenitud = come to + full flower.

* alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.

* alcanzar mayores cotas = rise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar niveles mínimos = reach + a low ebb.

* alcanzar popularidad = catch on.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + apogeo = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + fin = reach + Posesivo + end.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + punto álgido = reach + Posesivo + peak.

* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar su auge = reach + Posesivo + height.

* alcanzar una conclusión = reach + conclusion, arrive at + conclusion.

* alcanzar una cota = hit + high.

* alcanzar una coyuntura crítica = reach + a critical juncture.

* alcanzar un acuerdo = reach + agreement, reach + compromise, hammer out + agreement.

* alcanzar una decisión = arrive at + decision.

* alcanzar una meta = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goal.

* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.

* alcanzar un compromiso = reach + agreement.

* alcanzar un objetivo = attain + goal.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* hasta donde alcance = to the limits of.

* hasta donde alcanza la vista = as far as the eye can see.

* intentar alcanzar = reach for.

* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.

* un medio para alcanzar un fin = a means to an end.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < persona> ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch... up (BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

lo alcancé en la curva — I caught up with him on the bend

a que no me alcanzas! — I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)

b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2) ( llegar a) < lugar> to reach, get to; <temperatura/nivel/edad> to reach

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión — despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane

casi no alcanzo el tren — I almost missed the train

lo alcancé con un palo — I used a pole to get at it o reach it

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura — these trees can reach o grow to a great height

alcanza una velocidad de... — it reaches a speed of...

alcanza enormes distancias — it covers vast distances

alcanzar la mayoría de edad — to come of age

3) (conseguir, obtener) <objetivo/éxito> to achieve; < acuerdo> to reach

se pretende alcanzar los 100 millones de pesos — they are hoping to reach a target of 100 million pesos

4) (acercar, pasar)

alcanzarle algo a alguien — to pass somebody something, to pass something to somebody

¿me alcanzas el libro? — could you pass me the book?

5)

a) bala/misil to hit

fue alcanzado por un misil — it was hit by a missile

b) ( afectar) to affect

la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora — the measure has affected the working classes
2.
alcanzar vi

1) ( llegar)

está muy alto, no alcanzo — it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista — as far as the eye could see

alcanzar a + inf — to manage to + inf

no alcanzó a terminar — she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver — as far as I can see

2) ( ser suficiente) comida/provisones to be enough

el sueldo no le alcanza — he can't manage on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes — it will see me through to the end of the month

con una limpiadita, alcanza — just a quick clean will do

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= attain, gain, reach, run to, catch up with, reach for.

Ex: A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex: To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

Ex: This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.

Ex: Obviously a book on the chemistry of mercury which runs to 200 pages will give less detail than one which runs to 600 pages.

Ex: The information centre is now catching up with the belief of its 1984 architect that it would be an electronic library.

Ex: She said that a man came in with a ski mask on but that she was able to scare him away when she reached for a baseball bat.

* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.

* alcanzar + Cantidad = run into + Cantidad.

* alcanzar cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar dimensiones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar el culmen de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar el destino de Uno = reach + Posesivo + destination.

* alcanzar el estrellato = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar el límite de = reach + the limits of.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + posibilidades = reach + the limits of + Posesivo + potential.

* alcanzar el máximo = reach + a head.

* alcanzar el momento cumbre = reach + summit.

* alcanzar el punto crítico = come to + a head.

* alcanzar el punto culminante = climax.

* alcanzar el punto de ebullición = reach + boiling point.

* alcanzar el punto más álgido = peak, come into + full bloom.

* alcanzar la cifra de = total.

* alcanzar la cumbre de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la cúspide de = reach + the pinnacle of, reach + the height of.

* alcanzar la fama = rise to + stardom, reach + stardom.

* alcanzar la madurez = come to + maturity, bring to + maturity, achieve + maturity, reach + maturity.

* alcanzar la mayoría de edad = come of + age.

* alcanzar la plenitud = come to + full flower.

* alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.

* alcanzar mayores cotas = rise to + greater heights.

* alcanzar niveles mínimos = reach + a low ebb.

* alcanzar popularidad = catch on.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + apogeo = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + fin = reach + Posesivo + end.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento = peak.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.

* alcanzar + Posesivo + punto álgido = reach + Posesivo + peak.

* alcanzar proporciones alarmantes = reach + alarming proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones catastróficas = reach + catastrophic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones de crisis = grow to + crisis proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones desmesuradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones épicas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar proporciones exageradas = reach + epic proportions.

* alcanzar su auge = reach + Posesivo + height.

* alcanzar una conclusión = reach + conclusion, arrive at + conclusion.

* alcanzar una cota = hit + high.

* alcanzar una coyuntura crítica = reach + a critical juncture.

* alcanzar un acuerdo = reach + agreement, reach + compromise, hammer out + agreement.

* alcanzar una decisión = arrive at + decision.

* alcanzar una meta = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goal.

* alcanzar una solución = arrive at + a solution.

* alcanzar un compromiso = reach + agreement.

* alcanzar un objetivo = attain + goal.

* alcanzar un precio = fetch + Dinero.

* hasta donde alcance = to the limits of.

* hasta donde alcanza la vista = as far as the eye can see.

* intentar alcanzar = reach for.

* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.

* un medio para alcanzar un fin = a means to an end.

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alcanzar [A4 ]

vt

A

1 ‹persona› (llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up ( BrE); (pillar, agarrar) to catch

a este paso no los vamos a alcanzar nunca at this rate we'll never catch up with them o catch them up

¡a que no me alcanzas! bet you can't catch me! ( colloq)

2 (en los estudios, en una tarea) to catch … up, to catch up with; (en estatura) to catch up with

empecé después que tú y ya te alcancé I started after you and I've caught up with you already

¡qué alto está! cualquier día alcanzará a su hermano look how tall he's getting! he'll be catching up with his brother soon!

B

1 ‹lugar› to reach, get to

los bomberos habían logrado alcanzar el segundo piso the firemen had managed to reach o get up to the second floor

a pesar del tráfico alcancé el avión/tren despite the traffic I managed to catch the plane/train

lo alcancé con un palo I used a pole to get at it o reach it

2 ‹temperatura› to reach; ‹edad/pubertad› to reach

el termómetro alcanzó los 40 grados the thermometer got up to o reached o registered 40 degrees

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height

algunos lagos alcanzan los 300 metros de profundidad some lakes are as deep as 300 meters o reach depths of 300 meters

un libro donde la estupidez alcanza su máxima expresión a book in which stupidity reaches its peak o which is the ultimate in stupidity

el aire expulsado alcanza una velocidad de 120 km/h the air expelled reaches a speed of 120 kph

el proyectil alcanzaba distancias de casi 1.000 metros the projectile could reach distances of o had a range of almost 1,000 meters

alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age, to reach the age of majority

3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/resultado› to achieve; ‹acuerdo› to reach; ‹fama/éxito› to achieve

alcanzó todas las metas que se propuso en la vida he achieved all the goals he set himself in life

los resultados alcanzados hasta ahora son excelentes the results achieved o attained up to now have been excellent

los acuerdos alcanzados en materia de desarme the agreements reached in the field of disarmament

se pretende alcanzar una recaudación de 100 millones de pesos they are hoping to take in ( AmE) o ( BrE) take as much as 100 million pesos

los candidatos no alcanzaban el nivel requerido the candidates did not reach o meet the required standard

C (acercar, pasar) alcanzarle algo A algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth TO sb

¿me alcanzas ese libro? could you pass me that book?

D

1 «bala/misil» to hit

el número de barcos alcanzados por misiles the number of ships hit by missiles

2

(afectar): la medida ha alcanzado a la clase trabajadora the measure has affected the working classes

■ alcanzar

vi

A

(llegar): está muy alto, no alcanzo it's too high, I can't reach it

hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see

alcanzar A + INF to manage to + INF

no alcanzó a terminar she didn't manage to finish

hasta donde alcanzo a ver, la situación no tiene arreglo as far as I can see there's no solution

algo que la mente humana no alcanza a entender something which the human mind cannot comprehend

B

(ser suficiente): el pollo no alcanzará para todos there won't be enough chicken for everyone o to go round

el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage o get by on his salary

me alcanzará hasta final de mes it will see me through to the end of the month

no me alcanza el papel para envolver el regalo I haven't got enough paper to wrap the present in

con que le des una limpiadita, alcanza if you give it a quick clean, that will do o that will be good enough

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alcanzar ( conjugate alcanzar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ persona› ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up (BrE);

(pillar, agarrar) to catch;
◊ lo alcancé en la curva I caught up with him on the bend;

¡a que no me alcanzas! I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)
b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2 ( llegar a) ‹ lugar› to reach, get to;
‹temperatura/nivel/edad› to reach;
◊ casi no alcanzo el tren I almost missed the train;

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height;
alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age
3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/éxito› to achieve;
‹ acuerdo› to reach
4 (acercar, pasar) alcanzarle algo a algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth to sb
verbo intransitivo
1 ( llegar con la mano) to reach;
◊ hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see;

alcanzar a hacer algo to manage to do sth
2 ( ser suficiente) [comida/provisones] to be enough;
◊ el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage on his salary

alcanzar
I verbo transitivo
1 to reach
2 (coger a una persona) to catch up with
3 (llegar hasta una cantidad) to be up to: su biblioteca alcanza los tres mil ejemplares, his library is up to three thousand volumes
4 (acercar algo) to pass: alcánzame una silla, pass me a chair
5 (lograr) to attain, achieve
II vi (ser suficiente) to be sufficient: ese dinero no alcanza para un piso, this money isn't enough to buy a flat
' alcanzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atinar
- cobrar
- conseguir
- llegar
- situarse
- alargar
- caza
- cumplir
- dar
English:
achieve
- arm-twisting
- attain
- authoritarian
- blossom
- catch up
- come up to
- get at
- last
- means
- reach
- rise
- short
- strike
- catch
- come
- command
- do
- eke out
- elusive
- fulfill
- glimpse
- hit
- level
- manageable
- see
- stretch
- strive

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alcanzar

♦ vt

1. [igualarse con] to catch up with;

si estudias duro, alcanzarás a tu hermana if you study hard you'll catch up with your sister;

¿a que no me alcanzas? bet you can't catch me!;

vayan ustedes delante que ya los alcanzaré you go on ahead, I'll catch you up

2. [llegar a] to reach;
[autobús, tren] to manage to catch;
alcanzar el autobús to catch the bus;

lo alcancé con una escalera I used a ladder to reach it;

los termómetros alcanzarán mañana los 30 grados the temperature tomorrow will reach o go as high as 30 degrees;

alcanzar la mayoría de edad to come of age;

alcanzar la meta to reach the finishing line;

alcanzar un precio alto [en subasta] to sell for o obtain a high price;

alcanzó la costa a nado he swam to the coast;

su sueldo no alcanza el salario mínimo she earns less than the minimum wage;

este coche alcanza los 200 km/h this car can do up to o reach 200 km/h;

el desempleo ha alcanzado un máximo histórico unemployment is at o has reached an all-time high

3. [lograr] to obtain;

alcanzar un objetivo to achieve a goal;

alcanzó su sueño tras años de trabajo after years of work, he achieved his dream;

el equipo alcanzó su segundo campeonato consecutivo the team won o achieved their second championship in a row;

alcanzar la fama/el éxito to achieve fame/success;

alcanzar la madurez to come of age, to reach maturity

4. [entregar] to pass;

alcánzame la sal could you pass me the salt?;

alcánzame ese jarrón, que no llego hasta el estante could you get that vase down for me, I can't reach the shelf

5. [golpear, dar] to hit;

el proyectil alcanzó de lleno el centro de la ciudad the shell exploded right in the centre of the city;

le alcanzaron dos disparos he was hit by two shots;

el árbol fue alcanzado por un rayo the tree was struck by lightning

6. [afectar] to affect;

la epidemia no les alcanzó they were unaffected by the epidemic;

la sequía no alcanza a esta provincia this province has been untouched by the drought

♦ vi

1. [ser suficiente]
alcanzar para algo/alguien to be enough for sth/sb;

el sueldo no me alcanza para llegar a fin de mes my salary isn't enough to make ends meet;

no sé si alcanzará para todos I don't know if there'll be enough for everyone

2. [poder]
alcanzar a hacer algo to manage to do sth;

alcancé a verlo unos segundos I managed to see him for a few seconds;

no alcanzo a comprender por qué I can't begin to understand why;

no alcanzo a ver lo que quieres decir I can't quite see what you mean

3. [llegar]
está tan alto que no alcanzo it's too high for me to reach, it's so high up I can't reach it;

hasta donde alcanza la vista as far as the eye can see;

hasta donde alcanzo a recordar as far back as I can remember

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alcanzar

I v/t a alguien catch up with; lugar reach, get to; en nivel reach; objetivo achieve; cantidad amount to;

alcanzar la cifra de amount to, stand at

II v/i

1 en altura reach

2 en cantidad be enough;

el dinero no alcanza I/we etc can’t afford it

3

:

alcanzar a oír/ver manage to hear/see

* * *

alcanzar {21} vt

1) : to reach

2) : to catch up with

3) lograr: to achieve, to attain

alcanzar vi

1) dar: to suffice, to be enough

2)

alcanzar a : to manage to

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alcanzar vb

1. (en general) to reach

ya alcanza a la estantería she can reach the shelf now

2. (conseguir) to achieve

alcanzó su meta he achieved his goal

3. (pillar) to catch up [pt. & pp. caught]

lo alcancé al final de la calle I caught him up at the end of the street

4. (bastar) to be enough

el pan no alcanza para todos there's not enough bread for everyone

Spanish-English dictionary > alcanzar
13 conseguir

v.

1 to obtain, to get.

consiguió todo lo que se propuso she achieved everything she set out to do

conseguir hacer algo to manage to do something

no consiguió que me enfadara she didn't (manage to) get me annoyed

María consiguió un descuento grande Mary got a huge discount.

2 to get hold of, to get over here.

María consiguió a Ricardo al fin Mary got hold of Richard at last.

3 to manage to, to be able to, to get to, to find a way to.

María consiguió llegar a tiempo Mary mMaríaged to arrive on time.

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conseguir

Conjugation model [ SEGUIR], like link=seguir seguir

► verbo transitivo

1 (cosa) to obtain, get; (objetivo) to attain, achieve

2 (lograr) to manage, succeed in

■ conseguí abrirlo I managed to open it

■ ¡lo conseguí! I did it!

* * *

verb

1) to achieve, attain

2) get

3) manage (to)

* * *

VT [+ meta, objetivo] to achieve; [+ resultado] to obtain, achieve; [+ premio, campeonato] to win; [+ entradas, empleo, dinero] to get; [+ documento, visado, beca, permiso] to get, obtain; [+ acuerdo] to reach

siempre consigue lo que se propone — he always achieves what he sets out to do

consiguieron la victoria por tres millones de votos — they won by three million votes

consiguieron la mayoría absoluta — they won o gained an absolute majority

si insistimos lo conseguiremos — if we keep trying we'll manage it

ha conseguido un estilo muy personal — she has achieved a very individual style

• conseguir hacer algo — to manage to do sth

he conseguido aprobar el examen — I managed to pass the exam

no conseguí dar con la solución — I didn't manage to find the answer

no consigo entender tu argumento — I just don't quite understand your argument

• conseguir que algn haga algo — to get sb to do sth

al final conseguí que me devolvieran el dinero — I got them to give me my money back in the end, I got my money back from them in the end

vas a conseguir que papá se enfade — you'll make daddy cross

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) <objetivo/fin/resultado> to achieve, obtain; <entrada/permiso/empleo> to get

no conseguirás nada de él — you won't get anything out of him

si lo intentas, al final lo conseguirás — if you try, you'll succeed in the end

la película consiguió un gran éxito — the film was a great success

consiguió el primer premio — she won first prize

consiguió la victoria — she won

b)

conseguir + inf — to manage to + inf

no consigo entenderlo — I can't work it out

c)

conseguir que + subj: vas a conseguir que me enfade you're going to get me annoyed; al final conseguí que me dejaran pasar I finally got them to let me through; conseguí que me lo prestara — I got him to lend it to me
2.
conseguir vi (RPl)

conseguir con alguien/algo — to get through to somebody/something

* * *

= accomplish, achieve, attain, cultivate, gain, get, obtain, procure, secure, work out, yield, effect, galvanise [galvanize, -USA], come by, get (a)round to, get + hold of, land, acquire, line up, win over.

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* casi conseguir = come close to + Gerundio.

* conseguir acceso = gain + access, gain + admittance.

* conseguir admiración = gain + respect.

* conseguir algo = get + anywhere.

* conseguir Algo con esfuerzo = hack.

* conseguir Algo contra todo pronóstico = beat + the odds.

* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.

* conseguir Algo en contra de lo previsible = beat + the odds.

* conseguir Algo fácilmente = coast.

* conseguir Algo, lograr Algo = pull + Nombre + off.

* conseguir apoyo = mobilise + support, win + support, line up + support, gain + support.

* conseguir ayuda = secure + help.

* conseguir beneficio = accrue + benefit.

* conseguir calmarse = regain + Posesivo + composure.

* conseguir con dificultad = eke out.

* conseguir con esfuerzo = mine.

* conseguir el control = gain + control (over/of).

* conseguir el derecho para = win + the right to.

* conseguir el dinero = come up with + the money.

* conseguir en gran medida + Infinitivo = go + a long way (towards/to/in) + Gerundio.

* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.

* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.

* conseguir fondos = win + funds.

* conseguir hablar con = catch up with.

* conseguir la reconciliación = bring about + reconciliation.

* conseguir liberarse de = secure + relief from.

* conseguirlo = pull it off, nail it.

* conseguir localizar = get + hold of.

* conseguir lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible, shoot (for) + the moon.

* conseguir lo que Uno quiere = have + Posesivo + way (with).

* conseguir mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.

* conseguir mucho = do + much.

* conseguir ocupar un lugar específico = secure + a niche.

* conseguir + Posesivo + aprobación = win + Posesivo + approval.

* conseguir que = galvanise into.

* conseguir realizarse plenamente = achieve + Posesivo + full potential.

* conseguir reconocimiento = win + recognition.

* conseguir recursos = mobilise + resources.

* conseguir respeto = gain + respect.

* conseguirse = accrue.

* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = grab + the limelight.

* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* conseguir tiempo = buy + time.

* conseguir una buena formación en = get + a good grounding on.

* conseguir una meta = accomplish + goal.

* conseguir una solución = achieve + solution.

* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.

* conseguir un estándar = attain + standard.

* conseguir un fin = secure + end.

* conseguir un ideal = attain + ideal, achieve + ideal.

* conseguir unir = rally.

* conseguir un objetivo = accomplish + objective, achieve + objective, attain + goal.

* conseguir un premio = earn + an award, win + award, win + prize.

* conseguir un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.

* conseguir un trabajo = enter + job, land + job.

* difícil de conseguir = difficult to come by.

* ejercer presión para conseguir Algo = push for.

* esforzarse por conseguir = strive for, work toward(s).

* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.

* fácil de conseguir = easy-to-get, easy to come by.

* forma de conseguir Algo = lever.

* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s).

* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.

* modo de conseguir Algo = lever.

* muy lejos de conseguir = a long way toward.

* no conseguir nada = achieve + nothing.

* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.

* para conseguir = in pursuit of.

* pero sin conseguirlo = but no dice.

* presionar para conseguir Algo = press for.

* que no se puede conseguir = unobtainable.

* resultar difícil de conseguir = prove + elusive.

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

* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.

* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.

* un medio para conseguir un fin = a means to an end.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) <objetivo/fin/resultado> to achieve, obtain; <entrada/permiso/empleo> to get

no conseguirás nada de él — you won't get anything out of him

si lo intentas, al final lo conseguirás — if you try, you'll succeed in the end

la película consiguió un gran éxito — the film was a great success

consiguió el primer premio — she won first prize

consiguió la victoria — she won

b)

conseguir + inf — to manage to + inf

no consigo entenderlo — I can't work it out

c)

conseguir que + subj: vas a conseguir que me enfade you're going to get me annoyed; al final conseguí que me dejaran pasar I finally got them to let me through; conseguí que me lo prestara — I got him to lend it to me
2.
conseguir vi (RPl)

conseguir con alguien/algo — to get through to somebody/something

* * *

= accomplish, achieve, attain, cultivate, gain, get, obtain, procure, secure, work out, yield, effect, galvanise [galvanize, -USA], come by, get (a)round to, get + hold of, land, acquire, line up, win over.

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Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.

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Ex: This mixture of approaches is designed to yield maximum retrieval for as many users as possible by combining the different strengths of controlled and natural language indexing.

Ex: Historically, the main reasons for unionization have been to effect better wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions.

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Ex: This article shows how teachers came by such information and the use they made it of in their work.

Ex: The best way is to talk to them, using a structured plan so that you do get round to asking the right questions.

Ex: It is difficult for Western librarians to find out what is being published, or to get hold of the materials that they know about.

Ex: For example, Mile High Comics has served libraries in the past and is eager to land more library customers.

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Ex: The actress flaked out again and the director is trying to line up a replacement.

Ex: It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.

* casi conseguir = come close to + Gerundio.

* conseguir acceso = gain + access, gain + admittance.

* conseguir admiración = gain + respect.

* conseguir algo = get + anywhere.

* conseguir Algo con esfuerzo = hack.

* conseguir Algo contra todo pronóstico = beat + the odds.

* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.

* conseguir Algo en contra de lo previsible = beat + the odds.

* conseguir Algo fácilmente = coast.

* conseguir Algo, lograr Algo = pull + Nombre + off.

* conseguir apoyo = mobilise + support, win + support, line up + support, gain + support.

* conseguir ayuda = secure + help.

* conseguir beneficio = accrue + benefit.

* conseguir calmarse = regain + Posesivo + composure.

* conseguir con dificultad = eke out.

* conseguir con esfuerzo = mine.

* conseguir el control = gain + control (over/of).

* conseguir el derecho para = win + the right to.

* conseguir el dinero = come up with + the money.

* conseguir en gran medida + Infinitivo = go + a long way (towards/to/in) + Gerundio.

* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.

* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.

* conseguir fondos = win + funds.

* conseguir hablar con = catch up with.

* conseguir la reconciliación = bring about + reconciliation.

* conseguir liberarse de = secure + relief from.

* conseguirlo = pull it off, nail it.

* conseguir localizar = get + hold of.

* conseguir lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible, shoot (for) + the moon.

* conseguir lo que Uno quiere = have + Posesivo + way (with).

* conseguir mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.

* conseguir mucho = do + much.

* conseguir ocupar un lugar específico = secure + a niche.

* conseguir + Posesivo + aprobación = win + Posesivo + approval.

* conseguir que = galvanise into.

* conseguir realizarse plenamente = achieve + Posesivo + full potential.

* conseguir reconocimiento = win + recognition.

* conseguir recursos = mobilise + resources.

* conseguir respeto = gain + respect.

* conseguirse = accrue.

* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = grab + the limelight.

* conseguir ser el blanco de todas las miradas = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* conseguir tiempo = buy + time.

* conseguir una buena formación en = get + a good grounding on.

* conseguir una meta = accomplish + goal.

* conseguir una solución = achieve + solution.

* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.

* conseguir un estándar = attain + standard.

* conseguir un fin = secure + end.

* conseguir un ideal = attain + ideal, achieve + ideal.

* conseguir unir = rally.

* conseguir un objetivo = accomplish + objective, achieve + objective, attain + goal.

* conseguir un premio = earn + an award, win + award, win + prize.

* conseguir un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.

* conseguir un trabajo = enter + job, land + job.

* difícil de conseguir = difficult to come by.

* ejercer presión para conseguir Algo = push for.

* esforzarse por conseguir = strive for, work toward(s).

* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.

* fácil de conseguir = easy-to-get, easy to come by.

* forma de conseguir Algo = lever.

* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s).

* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.

* modo de conseguir Algo = lever.

* muy lejos de conseguir = a long way toward.

* no conseguir nada = achieve + nothing.

* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.

* para conseguir = in pursuit of.

* pero sin conseguirlo = but no dice.

* presionar para conseguir Algo = press for.

* que no se puede conseguir = unobtainable.

* resultar difícil de conseguir = prove + elusive.

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

* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.

* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.

* un medio para conseguir un fin = a means to an end.

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conseguir [ I30 ]

vt

1 ‹objetivo/fin/resultado› to achieve, obtain; ‹entrada/plaza/empleo› to get

no conseguirás nada de él you won't get anything out of him

siempre consigue lo que se propone she always achieves what she sets out to do

si lo intentas, al final lo conseguirás if you try, you'll succeed in the end

un artista que ha conseguido un estilo propio an artist who has developed o achieved his own style

al final consiguió un permiso de trabajo he finally got o managed to get a work permit

todavía no ha conseguido trabajo she still hasn't got a job o found work

consiguió el primer premio en el concurso she won first prize in the competition

la película consiguió un gran éxito de crítica the film was very well received by the critics

consiguieron una mayoría aplastante they obtained an overwhelming majority

consiguió la victoria con su último lanzamiento she won with her last throw

2 conseguir + INF to manage to + INF

no consigo entenderlo I can't work it out

al final conseguí convencer a mis padres I finally managed to talk my parents round

consiguió clasificarse para la final she managed to qualify o she qualified for the final

3 conseguir QUE + SUBJ:

si sigues así vas a conseguir que me enfade if you carry on like that, you're going to get me annoyed

al final conseguí que me dejaran pasar I finally got them to let me through, I finally managed to persuade them to let me through

conseguí que me lo prestara I got him o I managed to get him to lend it to me

■ conseguir

vi

( RPl) conseguir CON algn/algo; to get through TO sb/sth

no puedo conseguir con él/con ese número I can't get through to him/to that number

* * *

conseguir ( conjugate conseguir) verbo transitivo ‹objetivo/fin/resultado› to achieve, obtain;
‹entrada/permiso/empleo› to get;
‹medalla/título› to win;
◊ si lo intentas, al final lo conseguirás if you try, you'll succeed in the end;

la película consiguió un gran éxito the film was a great success;
conseguir hacer algo to manage to do sth;
no consigo entenderlo I can't work it out;
conseguí que me lo prestara I got him to lend it to me
conseguir verbo transitivo
1 (obtener) to get, obtain
(alcanzar) to achieve: consiguió su propósito, he achieved his purpose
2 (con infinitivo) to manage to: consiguieron convencernos, they managed to persuade us ➣ Ver nota en manage

' conseguir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aliento
- bregar
- buscar
- concurso
- costar
- frustrarse
- hacerse
- lince
- método
- obtener
- porfiar
- precio
- santa
- santo
- trampear
- triunfo
- adelantar
- alcanzar
- cazar
- consiga
- lucha
- luchar
- pituto
- ser
English:
accomplish
- achieve
- aim
- apprentice
- attain
- autonomous
- bargain
- bid
- boat
- bring off
- bungle
- come by
- contrive
- divorce
- fail
- find
- gain
- get
- go after
- hold
- influence
- land
- lobby
- manage
- mooch
- obtain
- obtainable
- one-upmanship
- per cent
- procure
- rally
- running
- seek
- shop around
- snatch
- succeed
- unobtainable
- wangle
- whip up
- white elephant
- win
- available
- bring
- come
- draw
- drum
- easy
- enlist
- have
- nowhere

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conseguir vt
[obtener] to obtain, to get; [un objetivo] to achieve;
conseguir un premio Nobel/dos Óscars to win o get a Nobel Prize/two Oscars;

consiguieron un aumento de sueldo they got a pay Br rise o US raise;

consiguió la mayoría absoluta he won o got an absolute majority;

consiguió todo lo que se propuso she achieved everything she set out to do;

con esa actitud no conseguirás nada you won't get anywhere with that attitude;

conseguir hacer algo to manage to do sth;

tras un disputado esprint consiguió alzarse con el triunfo she won a very closely contested sprint;

no consiguieron encontrar el camino they didn't manage to find the way;

no consiguió que me enfadara she didn't (manage to) get me annoyed;

al menos conseguimos que nos escucharan at least we got them to listen to us

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conseguir

v/t

1 get; objetivo achieve

2

:

conseguir hacer algo manage to do sth

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conseguir {75} vt

1) : to get, to obtain

2) : to achieve, to attain

3) : to manage to

consiguió acabar el trabajo: she managed to finish the job

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conseguir vb

1. (obtener) to obtain / to get

el partido consiguió el 40% de los votos the party got 40% of the votes

ha conseguido un buen trabajo she's got a good job

2. (lograr) to achieve

¿qué has conseguido? what have you achieved?

3. (ganar) to win [pt. & pp. won]

consiguió cuatro medallas de oro he won four gold medals

conseguir hacer algo to manage to do something

he conseguido ahorrar un poco de dinero I've managed to save some money

Spanish-English dictionary > conseguir
14 lograr

v.

1 to achieve.

¡lo logramos! we did it!, we've done it!

lograr hacer algo to manage to do something

lograr que alguien haga algo to manage to get somebody to do something

no logro entender cómo lo hizo I just can't see how he managed it

Ella cumple con la tarea She accomplishes the job.

2 to manage to, to be able to, to get around to, to get to.

Ella se logró vestir a tiempo She was able to get dressed on time.

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lograr

► verbo transitivo

1 (conseguir) to manage to get, achieve; (sueño) to fulfil; (victoria, premio) to win

■ logré hacerlo I managed to do it

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verb

1) to achieve

2) attain

3) get

4) succeed in

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VT [+ trabajo] to get, obtain frm; [+ vacaciones] to get; [+ éxito, victoria] to achieve; [+ perfección] to attain

logra cuanto quiere — he gets whatever he wants

por fin lo logró — eventually he managed it

lograr hacer algo — to manage to do sth, succeed in doing sth

lograr que algn haga algo — to (manage to) get sb to do sth

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verbo transitivo < objetivo> to attain, achieve; < éxito> to achieve

logró el quinto puesto — she managed fifth place

lograr + inf — to manage to + inf

no logró convencerla — he did not manage o he failed to persuade her

por fin logró cobrarlo — he finally got paid for it

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= accomplish, achieve, attain, gain.

Ex. If a library prefers to simplify records in particular areas, this can usually be accomplished by not entering particular types of information.

Ex. The above citation order is achieved by the intercalation of (73).

Ex. A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex. To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

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* esforzarse por lograr = strive for.

* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.

* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.

* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.

* lograr Algo = pull + Nombre + off.

* lograr Algo contra todo pronóstico = beat + the odds.

* lograr Algo en contra de lo previsible = beat + the odds.

* lograr desarrollar el potencial de Algo = achieve + Posesivo + full potential, achieve + Posesivo + potential.

* lograr el control = gain + control (over/of).

* lograr el momento de = reach + point of.

* lograrlo = pull it off, nail it.

* lograr lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible.

* lograr realizar una maniobra = accomplish + manoeuver.

* lograr una hazaña = accomplish + feat.

* lograr una meta = achieve + goal.

* lograr una solución = effect + solution, effect + resolution.

* lograr un cambio = accomplish + change.

* lograr un resultado = achieve + result.

* pretender lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.

* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.

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verbo transitivo < objetivo> to attain, achieve; < éxito> to achieve

logró el quinto puesto — she managed fifth place

lograr + inf — to manage to + inf

no logró convencerla — he did not manage o he failed to persuade her

por fin logró cobrarlo — he finally got paid for it

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= accomplish, achieve, attain, gain.

Ex: If a library prefers to simplify records in particular areas, this can usually be accomplished by not entering particular types of information.

Ex: The above citation order is achieved by the intercalation of (73).

Ex: A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex: To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.

* esforzarse por lograr = strive for.

* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.

* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.

* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.

* lograr Algo = pull + Nombre + off.

* lograr Algo contra todo pronóstico = beat + the odds.

* lograr Algo en contra de lo previsible = beat + the odds.

* lograr desarrollar el potencial de Algo = achieve + Posesivo + full potential, achieve + Posesivo + potential.

* lograr el control = gain + control (over/of).

* lograr el momento de = reach + point of.

* lograrlo = pull it off, nail it.

* lograr lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible.

* lograr realizar una maniobra = accomplish + manoeuver.

* lograr una hazaña = accomplish + feat.

* lograr una meta = achieve + goal.

* lograr una solución = effect + solution, effect + resolution.

* lograr un cambio = accomplish + change.

* lograr un resultado = achieve + result.

* pretender lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.

* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.

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lograr [A1 ]

vt

‹objetivo› to attain, achieve; ‹éxito› to achieve

no logró lo que quería he didn't get o achieve what he wanted, he didn't achieve his aim

sólo logró el quinto puesto she only managed fifth place

lograron una victoria histórica en la final they won o achieved a historic victory in the final

lograr + INF to manage to + INF

lograron llegar a la cima they managed to reach the top, they succeeded in reaching the top

no logró convencerla he was unable to o he couldn't persuade her, he did not manage to o he failed to persuade her

todavía no han logrado asumir esta realidad they still haven't come to terms with this fact

lograr + SUBJ:

por fin logró que le pagaran he finally managed to get o he finally succeeded in getting them to pay him, he finally got them to pay him

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lograr ( conjugate lograr) verbo transitivo ‹ objetivo› to attain, achieve;
‹ éxito› to achieve;
◊ logró el quinto puesto she managed fifth place;

lograr hacer algo to manage to do sth
lograr verbo transitivo
1 to obtain: logró hacerse escuchar, he managed to make himself heard
logrará su propósito, he'll achieve his purpose
no logro conciliar el sueño, I can't sleep ➣ Ver nota en manage 2 (medalla, reconocimiento) to win

' lograr' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcanzar
- cobrar
- concentrar
- consagrarse
- resorte
- acertar
- dormir
English:
achieve
- aim at
- attain
- bring off
- catch
- contrive
- entrance
- extricate
- fail
- get across
- get by
- get past
- live down
- manage
- pull off
- rake together
- single-minded
- slip
- succeed
- unsuccessful
- worm
- accomplish
- bring
- defeat
- effect
- get
- means
- medium
- muster
- only
- play
- score

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lograr vt
[objetivo] to achieve; [puesto, beca, divorcio] to get, to obtain; [resultado] to obtain, to achieve; [perfección] to attain; [victoria, premio] to win; [deseo, aspiración] to fulfil;
¡lo logramos! we did it!, we've done it!;

lograr hacer algo to manage to do sth;

lograr que alguien haga algo to manage to get sb to do sth;

no logro entender cómo lo hizo I just can't see how he managed it

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lograr

v/t achieve; ( obtener) obtain;

lograr hacer algo manage to do sth;

lograr que alguien haga algo (manage to) get s.o. to do sth

* * *

lograr vt

1) : to get, to obtain

2) : to achieve, to attain

♦ See also the reflexive verb lograrse

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lograr vb (en general) to achieve / to get

logró el premio al mejor actor he got the award for best actor

el disco logró un éxito increíble the record achieved incredible success

lograr hacer algo to manage to do something

lograron subir hasta la cima they managed to climb up to the top

lograr que alguien haga algo to get somebody to do something

logró que vendieran el piso por un precio más bajo she got them to sell the flat at a lower price

Spanish-English dictionary > lograr
15 adquirir

v.

1 to acquire, to purchase.

Ricardo adquirió un televisor nuevo Richard acquired a new television set.

Silvia adquirió experiencia Silvia acquired experience.

2 to acquire (conseguir) (conocimientos, hábito, cultura).

3 to incur in, to fall into.

María adquirió una deuda Mary incurred in a debt.

4 to get.

5 to gain in.

Elsa adquirió peso Elsa gained in weight.

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ADQUIRIR

CONJUGACIÓN

(i changes to ie in stressed syllables)

Present Indicative

adquiero, adquieres, adquiere, adquirimos, adquirís, adquieren.

Present Subjunctive

adquiera, adquieras, adquiera, adquiramos, adquiráis, adquieran.

Imperative

adquiere (tú), adquiera (él/Vd.), adquiramos (nos.), adquirid (vos.), adquieran (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to acquire, gain

2) purchase

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VT

1) (=comprar) [+ vivienda, billete] to purchase; (Econ) [+ derechos, acciones, empresa] to acquire, purchase

pueden adquirirse en cualquier tienda especializada — they are available in any specialist shop

2) (=conseguir) [+ cultura, conocimientos, dinero] to acquire; [+ fama] to gain, achieve

viajando adquirió una gran experiencia — she gained great experience travelling

ha adquirido renombre con una biografía de Stalin — he became renowned for his biography of Stalin

3) (=adoptar) [+ costumbre] to adopt; [+ carácter, identidad] to take on, acquire; [+ nacionalidad] to acquire, obtain; [+ compromiso] to undertake; [+ color] to take on

adquirieron las costumbres locales — they adopted the local customs

el problema adquirió proporciones de crisis — the problem took on o acquired crisis proportions

la palabra "enchufe" adquirió el sentido que todos conocemos — the word "enchufe" took on o acquired the sense we are all familiar with

deberían cumplir los compromisos adquiridos — they should fulfil the commitments they have undertaken

el cielo adquirió un color rosado — the sky took on a pinkish colour

el partido comenzó a adquirir importancia — the party began to grow in importance

hay que impedir que esas ideas adquieran fuerza — we have to prevent these ideas gaining a hold

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verbo transitivo to acquire, obtain

adquiera su nuevo coche antes del día 30 — purchase o buy your new car before the 30th

adquirió renombre internacional — he attained o achieved international renown

ha adquirido experiencia — he has gained experience

adquirir malas costumbres — to get into bad habits

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= acquire, assume, purchase, buy, attain, call + Nombre + Posesivo + own.

Ex. Many libraries have special collections of foreign, unpublished or unusual materials which include items unlikely to be acquired by other libraries.

Ex. A pseudonym is the name assumed by an author to conceal or obscure his or her identity.

Ex. This mode of publication permits special libraries to purchase relevant parts and facilitates revision at a later date.

Ex. Discount charges are available by contracting to buy a predetermined number of connect hours per year.

Ex. A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex. This 12-room penthouse of the newly renovated Mark Hotel is up for sale but it will cost you a princely sum to call it your own.

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* adquirir conocimiento = gain + knowledge, glean + knowledge, acquire + knowledge, build up + knowledge.

* adquirir experiencia = gain + experience, cut + Posesivo + teeth (on).

* adquirir fama = achieve + notoriety.

* adquirir ímpetu = pick up + speed.

* adquirir importancia = assume + importance, attain + importance, come up, take on + added weight, gain + significance, move up + the agenda, gain + importance, gain in + importance.

* adquirir importancia histórica = make + history, go down in + history.

* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.

* adquirir una nueva dimensión = take on + new dimension.

* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* adquirir un nuevo significado = take on + new dimension.

* adquirir un valor añadido = take on + added weight.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* voz + adquirir + tono = voice + take on + quality.

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verbo transitivo to acquire, obtain

adquiera su nuevo coche antes del día 30 — purchase o buy your new car before the 30th

adquirió renombre internacional — he attained o achieved international renown

ha adquirido experiencia — he has gained experience

adquirir malas costumbres — to get into bad habits

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= acquire, assume, purchase, buy, attain, call + Nombre + Posesivo + own.

Ex: Many libraries have special collections of foreign, unpublished or unusual materials which include items unlikely to be acquired by other libraries.

Ex: A pseudonym is the name assumed by an author to conceal or obscure his or her identity.

Ex: This mode of publication permits special libraries to purchase relevant parts and facilitates revision at a later date.

Ex: Discount charges are available by contracting to buy a predetermined number of connect hours per year.

Ex: A fully comparative account of recommendations for filing orders is likely to prove confusing until the reader has attained some familiarity with the general problems, and the solutions offered by one code.

Ex: This 12-room penthouse of the newly renovated Mark Hotel is up for sale but it will cost you a princely sum to call it your own.

* adquirir conocimiento = gain + knowledge, glean + knowledge, acquire + knowledge, build up + knowledge.

* adquirir experiencia = gain + experience, cut + Posesivo + teeth (on).

* adquirir fama = achieve + notoriety.

* adquirir ímpetu = pick up + speed.

* adquirir importancia = assume + importance, attain + importance, come up, take on + added weight, gain + significance, move up + the agenda, gain + importance, gain in + importance.

* adquirir importancia histórica = make + history, go down in + history.

* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.

* adquirir una nueva dimensión = take on + new dimension.

* adquirir un gusto por = get + a taste for.

* adquirir un nuevo significado = take on + new dimension.

* adquirir un valor añadido = take on + added weight.

* gusto que se adquiere con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* voz + adquirir + tono = voice + take on + quality.

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adquirir [ I13 ]

vt

‹artículo/propiedad› to acquire, obtain; ‹cultura/conocimientos› to acquire; ‹experiencia› to gain, acquire; ‹nacionalidad› to acquire, obtain; ‹lengua› to acquire

ha adquirido el 13% de las acciones de Bianco he has acquired o obtained o purchased 13% of Bianco's shares

adquiera su nuevo coche antes del día 30 purchase o buy your new car before the 30th

ha adquirido renombre internacional he has attained o achieved international renown

con el tiempo ha ido adquiriendo madurez y aplomo over the years he has gained in maturity and assurance

derechos adquiridos vested o acquired rights

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adquirir ( conjugate adquirir) verbo transitivo ‹casa/coche› to acquire, obtain;
( comprar) to purchase, buy;
‹conocimientos/colección/fortuna› to acquire;
‹ fama› to attain, achieve;
‹ experiencia› to gain;
◊ adquirir malas costumbres to get into bad habits

adquirir verbo transitivo
1 to acquire
2 frml (comprar) to purchase

' adquirir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
carta
- contagiarse
- empeñarse
- iniciarse
- soltarse
- adquiera
- agarrar
- asentar
- cobrar
- coger
- compromiso
- ganar
- hábito
- hacer
- tomar
- vale
English:
acquire
- come by
- edition
- gain
- mail order
- form
- lapse
- pick
- purchase
- take

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adquirir vt

1. [comprar] to acquire, to purchase;

ya es posible adquirir pasajes de avión a través de Internet you can now buy air tickets on the Internet;

adquirieron el 51 por ciento de las acciones de la empresa they acquired a 51 percent shareholding in the company

2. [conseguir] [conocimientos, hábito, cultura] to acquire;
[éxito, popularidad] to achieve; [libertad, experiencia] to gain; [fortuna] to acquire, to come by; [nacionalidad] to obtain;
adquirió una reputación de inflexibilidad he gained o acquired a reputation for inflexibility;

adquirieron el compromiso de ayudarse mutualmente they committed themselves to helping each other

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adquirir

v/t

1 acquire

2 ( comprar) buy, purchase fml

* * *

adquirir {4} vt

1) : to acquire, to gain

2) comprar: to purchase

* * *

adquirir vb

1. (llegar a tener) to acquire

2. (comprar) to buy [pt. & pp. bought]

Spanish-English dictionary > adquirir
16 merecido

adj.

1 merited, deserving, well-deserved, deserved.

2 condign.

m.

deserved thing, due thing, due, comeuppance.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: merecer.

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merecido

► nombre masculino

1 (just) deserts plural, come-uppance

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merecido

► participio pasado

1→ link=merecer merecer

► adjetivo

1 fully deserved, well deserved

► nombre masculino merecido

1 (just) deserts plural, come-uppance

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

llevar su merecido to get one's come-uppance

bien merecido lo tiene he (she, etc) had it coming to him (her, etc)

* * *
1. (f. - merecida)
adj.

just, due
2. noun m.
due

* * *

1.

ADJ [premio, descanso] well-deserved

bien merecido lo tiene — it serves him right

2.

SM just deserts pl

llevarse su merecido — to get one's just deserts

* * *

masculino

recibió or se llevó su merecido — he got what he deserved

* * *

= deserved, retribution, retributive.

Ex. Such a policy might reduce the library's deserved status as an institution of high culture and it would increase rapport between the library and its users.

Ex. Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.

Ex. The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hopes of retributive capital punishment.

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* bien merecido = well deserved, well-earned.

* castigo merecido = retribution.

* * *

masculino

recibió or se llevó su merecido — he got what he deserved

* * *

= deserved, retribution, retributive.

Ex: Such a policy might reduce the library's deserved status as an institution of high culture and it would increase rapport between the library and its users.

Ex: Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.

Ex: The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hopes of retributive capital punishment.

* bien merecido = well deserved, well-earned.

* castigo merecido = retribution.

* * *

merecido

masculine

recibió or se llevó su merecido he got his just deserts, he got what he deserved

* * *

Del verbo merecer: ( conjugate merecer)

merecido es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
merecer
merecido
merecer ( conjugate merecer) verbo transitivo ‹premio/castigo› to deserve;
◊ merece que le den el puesto she deserves to get the job

merecerse verbo pronominal ( enf) ‹premio/castigo› to deserve;
te lo tienes bien merecido it serves you right;
se merece que la asciendan she deserves to be promoted
merecido sustantivo masculino: recibió or se llevó su merecido he got what he deserved
merecer vtr (ser digno de) to deserve: no merecía el aplauso, she didn't deserve the applause
este libro no merece ser leído, this book isn't worth reading
♦ Locuciones: merece la pena, to be worth the trouble o to be worth it: la recompensa merece la pena, the reward is worth it ➣ Ver nota en deserve
merecido sustantivo masculino due: han recibido su merecido, they got what was coming to them

' merecido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
merecer
English:
deserts
- deserve
- just
- richly
- serve
- well-earned

* * *

merecido nm

darle a alguien su merecido to give sb his/her just deserts;

recibió su merecido he got his just deserts

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merecido

I adj well-deserved;

bien merecido lo tiene it serves him right

II m just deserts pl

* * *

merecido nm

: something merited, due

recibieron su merecido: they got their just deserts

Spanish-English dictionary > merecido
17 variado

adj.

varied, mixed, assorted, diverse.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: variar.

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variado

► participio pasado

1→ link=variar variar

► adjetivo

1 varied, mixed

2 (galletas, helados) assorted

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(f. - variada)

adj.

diverse, mixed, varied

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ADJ (gen) varied; (=diverso) mixed; (=surtido) assorted; [superficie, color] variegated

* * *

- da adjetivo

a) <programa/vida/trabajo> varied

b) ( diverso)

ropa de colores variados — clothes in a variety of o in various colors

aperitivos/postres variados — choice of aperitifs/desserts

hubo opiniones variadas — there were a variety of opinions

* * *

= assorted, comprehensive, multifarious, varied, broadly based, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], wide-ranging [wide ranging], far-ranging, diversified, many-faceted, multidimensional [multi-dimensional].

Ex. Also available are other assorted data bases, including ACCOUNTANTS (index), SPORT (printed equivalent is Sport and Recreation Index), and WPI (World Patents Index covering the patent specifications issued by patent offices in major industrial nations).

Ex. One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.

Ex. In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.

Ex. In contrast, the choice of a subject heading or notation presents many varied problems of interpretation.

Ex. Library schools are offering broadly based courses with increasing emphasis on technology and information systems, but practising librarians still need the traditional skills.

Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex. The contents of this handbook are comprehensive and wide-ranging.

Ex. Florida's libraries provide substantial, far-ranging, and varied economic benefits.

Ex. This is the way ahead for public services, based as they are on both social equity and diversified need.

Ex. The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.

Ex. The attraction of such displays is that the multidimensional relationships between subjects may be shown since any one subject can be displayed in juxtaposition with several others.

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* en variadas ocasiones = on several occasions.

* posibilidades muy variadas = rich possibilities.

* una variada gama de = a whole gamut of.

* * *

- da adjetivo

a) <programa/vida/trabajo> varied

b) ( diverso)

ropa de colores variados — clothes in a variety of o in various colors

aperitivos/postres variados — choice of aperitifs/desserts

hubo opiniones variadas — there were a variety of opinions

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= assorted, comprehensive, multifarious, varied, broadly based, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], wide-ranging [wide ranging], far-ranging, diversified, many-faceted, multidimensional [multi-dimensional].

Ex: Also available are other assorted data bases, including ACCOUNTANTS (index), SPORT (printed equivalent is Sport and Recreation Index), and WPI (World Patents Index covering the patent specifications issued by patent offices in major industrial nations).

Ex: One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.

Ex: In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.

Ex: In contrast, the choice of a subject heading or notation presents many varied problems of interpretation.

Ex: Library schools are offering broadly based courses with increasing emphasis on technology and information systems, but practising librarians still need the traditional skills.

Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex: The contents of this handbook are comprehensive and wide-ranging.

Ex: Florida's libraries provide substantial, far-ranging, and varied economic benefits.

Ex: This is the way ahead for public services, based as they are on both social equity and diversified need.

Ex: The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.

Ex: The attraction of such displays is that the multidimensional relationships between subjects may be shown since any one subject can be displayed in juxtaposition with several others.

* en variadas ocasiones = on several occasions.

* posibilidades muy variadas = rich possibilities.

* una variada gama de = a whole gamut of.

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variado -da

adjective

1 ‹programa/repertorio› varied; ‹vida/trabajo› varied

2

(diverso): ropa de colores variados clothes in a variety of o in various colors

[ S ] aperitivos/postres variados choice of aperitifs/desserts

hubo reacciones variadas ante el atentado reactions to the attack were varied, there were diverse o varying reactions to the attack

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Del verbo variar: ( conjugate variar)

variado es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
variado
variar
variado
◊ -da adjetivo

a) ‹programa/vida/trabajo› varied

b) ( diverso):

◊ ropa de colores variados clothes in a variety of colors

variar ( conjugate variar) verbo intransitivo [precio/temperatura] to vary;
◊ las temperaturas varían entre 20°C y 25°C temperatures range o vary between 20°C and 25°C;

para variado (iró) (just) for a change (iro)
verbo transitivo
1 ( hacer variado) ‹ menú› to vary;
‹ producción› to vary, diversify
2 ( cambiar) ‹decoración/rumbo› to change, alter
variado,-a adj (que tiene variedad) varied
(surtido) assorted
variar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to vary, change
para variar, just for a change
irón llegará tarde, para variar, he'll be late, as usual
podríamos ver una película, para variar, we could see a movie, just for a change
' variado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amplia
- amplio
- diversa
- diverso
- surtida
- surtido
- variada
- variar
- vario
English:
assorted
- misc.
- miscellaneous
- mixed
- motley
- varied
- Catholic
- wide

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variado, -a adj

1. [diverso] varied;

fue un día muy variado it was a very varied day

2. [galletas, bombones] assorted

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variado

adj varied

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variado, -da adj

: varied, diverse

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variado adj varied

Spanish-English dictionary > variado
18 variopinto

adj.

1 variegated, of all colors, colorful, motley.

2 multifarious, variegated.

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variopinto

► adjetivo

1 (diverso) diverse, assorted

2 (mezclado) mixed, varied

■ público variopinto mixed audience

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ADJ

1) (=de distintos colores) multi-coloured, multi-colored (EEUU), colourful, colorful (EEUU)

2) (=diverso) [objetos, regalos] diverse, miscellaneous; [gente, público] very mixed

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- ta adjetivo

el público asistente era de lo más variopinto — there was a really mixed audience

objetos variopintos — miscellaneous objects

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= motley, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], technicolor, many-faceted, pied.

Ex. The person who never throws away a newspaper is regarded as an eccentric; the person who never throws away a book is more likely to be regarded as a bibliophile no matter what the resulting motley assortment of books may be.

Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex. The article is entitled 'The technicolor coat of the academic library personnel officer: the evolution from paper-pusher to policy maker'.

Ex. The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.

Ex. West African indigenous pigs are black, white, black and white or pied in colour with well developed hair coat and erect ears.

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- ta adjetivo

el público asistente era de lo más variopinto — there was a really mixed audience

objetos variopintos — miscellaneous objects

* * *

= motley, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], technicolor, many-faceted, pied.

Ex: The person who never throws away a newspaper is regarded as an eccentric; the person who never throws away a book is more likely to be regarded as a bibliophile no matter what the resulting motley assortment of books may be.

Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.

Ex: The article is entitled 'The technicolor coat of the academic library personnel officer: the evolution from paper-pusher to policy maker'.

Ex: The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.

Ex: West African indigenous pigs are black, white, black and white or pied in colour with well developed hair coat and erect ears.

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variopinto -ta

adjective

el público asistente era de lo más variopinto there was a really mixed audience, the audience was a real mix of different people o ( colloq) a really mixed bag

objetos variopintos componen la decoración de la habitación the room is decorated with all kinds of miscellaneous objects

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variopinto, -a adj

diverse

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variopinto

adj varied, diverse

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variopinto, -ta adj

: diverse, assorted, motley

Spanish-English dictionary > variopinto
19 con la esperanza de

= in hope(s) of, with the hope(s) of

Ex. In 1976, he conducted interviews with various booksellers in hope of getting a clear idea of publisher-bookseller relations.

Ex. The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hope of retributive capital punishment.

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= in hope(s) of, with the hope(s) of

Ex: In 1976, he conducted interviews with various booksellers in hope of getting a clear idea of publisher-bookseller relations.

Ex: The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hope of retributive capital punishment.

Spanish-English dictionary > con la esperanza de
20 esperando

= in hope(s) of, with the hope(s) of.

Ex. In 1976, he conducted interviews with various booksellers in hope of getting a clear idea of publisher-bookseller relations.

Ex. The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hope of retributive capital punishment.

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* esperando que = in hope(s) that.

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= in hope(s) of, with the hope(s) of.

Ex: In 1976, he conducted interviews with various booksellers in hope of getting a clear idea of publisher-bookseller relations.

Ex: The main character in the novel viewed his death as the solutions to his problems and was therefore motivated enough by the death-wish to kill with the hope of retributive capital punishment.

* esperando que = in hope(s) that.

Spanish-English dictionary > esperando

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