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3 cucurucho
m.1 paper cone.2 cornet, cone.3 pointed hat (gorro).4 peak.* * *1 (de papel) paper cone2 (helado) cornet, cone3 (capirote) pointed hood* * *SM1) [de papel] (paper) cone, (paper) twist, cornet; [para helado] cone, cornet2) (=helado) (ice-cream) cone3) (Rel) penitent's hood, pointed hat4) (Aut) cone6) Caribe (=cuchitril) hovel, shack* * *1)a) (de papel, cartón) cone; ( de barquillo) coneb) ( helado) cone, cornet (BrE)2) ( capirote) hood, pointed hat* * *= ice cream cone, cone.Ex. To recall many of the events I simply have to see ice cream cones and the long days of summers of a simpler time of life can be relived.Ex. Most cones that are coated with chocolate, carob or nuts add fat and calories.* * *1)a) (de papel, cartón) cone; ( de barquillo) coneb) ( helado) cone, cornet (BrE)2) ( capirote) hood, pointed hat* * *= ice cream cone, cone.Ex: To recall many of the events I simply have to see ice cream cones and the long days of summers of a simpler time of life can be relived.
Ex: Most cones that are coated with chocolate, carob or nuts add fat and calories.* * *A1 (de papel, cartón) cone; (de barquillo) cone, cornetB (capirote) hood, pointed hat* * *
cucurucho sustantivo masculino
( de barquillo) cone
cucurucho sustantivo masculino
1 (para helado) cornet, cone
2 (de papel) paper cone
' cucurucho' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cartucho
English:
cone
- cornet
- twist
* * *cucurucho nm1. [de papel] paper cone;un cucurucho de palomitas a paper cone filled with popcorn2. [para helado] cornet, cone3. [gorro] pointed hat* * *m2 sombrero pointed hat* * *1. (helado) cornet2. (de papel) cone -
4 punta
f di spillo, coltello pointdi dita, lingua tipgeography peakfig touch, tracece l'ho sulla punta della lingua it's on the tip of my tonguefig prendere qualcosa di punta face something head-on* * *punta1 s.f.1 ( parte appuntita) point; ( estremità) tip, end: punta del naso, tip of the nose; punta del dito, fingertip; la punta di un ago, un coltello, uno spillo, the point of a needle, knife, pin; la punta di una forchetta, the prong of a fork; la punta di un bastone, the end (o point) of a stick; con la punta all'insù, point upwards; ha la punta troppo aguzza, it is too pointed; fare la punta a una matita, to sharpen a pencil // a punta, pointed: cappello a tre punte, three-cornered hat; il mago aveva un cappello a punta, the magician had a pointed hat; scarpe a punta, pointed shoes; stella a cinque punte, five-pointed star; una matita a punta grossa, fine, a pencil with a thick, fine tip // parlare in punta di forchetta, to speak affectedly // prendere qlcu. di punta, to face up to s.o. // mettersi di punta a far qlco., to throw oneself into sthg. // camminare in punta di piedi, to walk on tiptoe (o on the tips of one's toes); danzare sulle punte, ( danza classica) to dance on points // avere qlco. sulla punta delle dita, to have sthg. at one's fingertips; avere qlco. sulla punta della lingua, to have sthg. on the tip of one's tongue2 (tecn.) ( da trapano) drill; ( per perforazioni) bit; (di macchina utensile, per lavorazione tra le punte) centre: (elettr.) punta da registrazione, recording stylus; punta di diamante, diamond point; punta per compassi, compass-point3 ( massima intensità) peak, height: la temperatura ha raggiunto una punta di 38 gradi ieri, the temperature reached a maximum (o peak) of 38 degrees yesterday; l'inquinamento ha raggiunto punte preoccupanti, pollution has reached worrying levels // ora di punta, rush hour: il traffico dell'ora di punta, the rush-hour traffic5 (geogr.) ( promontorio) headland, cape, promontory, foreland; ( con nomi propri geografici) point, cape6 (mil.) front rank, spearhead, vanguard: punta ( d'avanguardia), point // è il nostro uomo di punta, he's our leader7 ( un po') pinch; touch, trace: una punta di sale, a pinch of salt; una punta di zucchero, cannella, (just) a bit of sugar, of cinnamon; c'era una punta d'invidia nelle sue parole, there was a touch (o a trace) of envy in his words; una punta di ironia non guasterebbe, a touch of irony wouldn't be amiss; questa salsa ha una punta di acido, this sauce is (just) a bit sour8 (rar.) ( dolore, fitta) sharp pain, twinge: ho una punta nello stomaco, I have a sharp pain (o twinge) in my stomach9 ( calcio) attacker10 ( di ciclo economico) peak* * *I ['punta] sf1) (di matita, ago, coltello) point, (di trapano) drill, (di perforatrice) bit, (di parte del corpo) tip, (di capelli, coda) tip, end, (di campanile, albero) top, (di monte) top, peakcamminare in punta di piedi — to walk on tiptoe, tiptoe
doppie punte — (di capelli) split ends
uomo di punta Sport, Pol — front-rank o leading man
2) (fig : pizzico: di zucchero, farina) touch, (di sale) pinch, (d'invidia), (rancore) touch, hint, (traccia) trace3) Geog promontory4) (massima frequenza o intensità) peakpunta massima/minima — highest/lowest level
5) Calcio centre forwardII ['punta] sf* * *I ['punta]sostantivo femminile1) (di coltello, spillo, stella) point; (di freccia, lancia) head; (di dita, naso, lingua, coda, scarpe, bastone) tip; (di ramo, capelli) endcamminare in punta di piedi — to (walk on) tiptoe, to walk on the tip of one's toes (anche fig.)
fare la punta a — to sharpen [ matita]
2) (cima) top3) (piccola quantità, accenno) touch, hintuna punta d'ironia — a hint o touch of irony
4) geogr. (capo) point5) (di scarpetta da ballo) pointdanzare sulle -e — to dance on point(s), to point one's toes
6) (di trapano) (drill) bit7) sport forward, striker8) statist. peakore di punta — peak time, rush hour
•essere la punta di diamante di — fig. to be the jewel in the crown of
••II ['punta]prendere qcn. di punta — to attack sb. head-on
sostantivo femminile venat. (dead) set* * *punta1/'punta/sostantivo f.1 (di coltello, spillo, stella) point; (di freccia, lancia) head; (di dita, naso, lingua, coda, scarpe, bastone) tip; (di ramo, capelli) end; camminare in punta di piedi to (walk on) tiptoe, to walk on the tip of one's toes (anche fig.); con la punta delle dita with one's fingertips; fare la punta a to sharpen [ matita]; a punta pointed2 (cima) top3 (piccola quantità, accenno) touch, hint; una punta d'aglio a touch of garlic; una punta d'ironia a hint o touch of irony4 geogr. (capo) point5 (di scarpetta da ballo) point; danzare sulle -e to dance on point(s), to point one's toes6 (di trapano) (drill) bit7 sport forward, striker; mezza punta inside forward8 statist. peak; una punta demografica a demographic bulge9 di punta [tecnologia, settore] leading-edge; [ figura] leading; prodotto di punta market leader; ore di punta peak time, rush hourprendere qcn. di punta to attack sb. head-on\punta di diamante diamond point; essere la punta di diamante di fig. to be the jewel in the crown of; la punta dell'iceberg the tip of the iceberg (anche fig.).————————punta2/'punta/sostantivo f.venat. (dead) set; cane da punta pointer. -
5 Zipfelmütze
f pointed cap* * *Zịp|fel|müt|zefpointed cap or hat* * *Zip·fel·müt·zef pointed cap* * *die [long-]pointed cap* * *Zipfelmütze f pointed cap* * *die [long-]pointed cap* * *f.pointed hat (UK) n. -
6 pointu
pointu, e [pwɛ̃ty]adjectivea. ( = en forme de pointe) pointed ; ( = aiguisé) sharpb. [voix, ton] shrillc. [analyse] in-depth ; [sujet] specialized* * *
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pointue pwɛ̃ty adjectif1) [bout] pointed; [ciseaux] with a sharp point (épith, après n); [toit, chapeau] pointed; [menton] pointed, sharp péj2) [contrôle] close, thorough3) [secteur, travail] highly specialized; [question] precise4) [voix] piercing; [ton] shrill
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parler pointu — to sound like a Parisian to a native of the south of France
* * *pwɛ̃ty adj pointu, -e1) (forme) pointed2) (clou) sharp3) (= spécialisé) specialized4) (voix) shrill* * *A adj1 ( qui se termine en pointe) [bout] pointed; [couteau, ciseaux] with a sharp point ( épith); [clocher, toit, chapeau] pointed; [nez, menton] pointed, sharp péj; mes ciseaux sont pointus my scissors have a sharp point; des objets pointus sharp objects;B adv parler pointu to sound like a Parisian to a native of the south of France.une lecture pointue de l'œuvre an astute ou in-depth interpretation of the workun accent pointu [parisien] a clipped Parisian accent————————adverbe -
7 bicorne
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8 mutur
iz.a. ( txerriena, e.a.) snout, noseb. ( behiena, txakurrena) nosec. (irud.) (ontziarena) lip2. ( aurpegiaren ezpainaldea) Lagunart.a. mouth, kisser Argot., snout Lagunart. ; \muturrean jo zian he knocked him in the kisser Argot.b. ( ezpainak b.b.) lips, thick lips; gazte mutur-handi bat a youth with big, thick lipsc. ( aurpegia) mug Lagunart., face; \mutur beltz sullen face; i-i \mutur beltza jarri to glare at sb | to make a bad face at sb; \mutur gaizto scowling faced. (esa.) (irud.) \mutur beltza dauka gaur eguraldiak the weather looks nasty today; guztiok ezagutzen dugu kapitalismoaren \mutur beltza all of us are familiar with the nasty side of capitalism; ez sartu \muturra! don't stick your nose in this!; i-i \muturrak hautsi to beat sb; \muturraren gainera erori to fall flat on one's face; \muturrez aurrera erori to fall head first; i-kin \muturrez egin to run into sb; \muturrez erori to fall flat on one's face; \muturrez \mutur egon to have fallen out | to be at oddsa. ( oro.) end, tip; oin-\muturra lurrean, orpoa, berriz, airean zuen the tip of his toes were on the ground while his heel was up in the air; kapela \mutur zorrotz bat a pointed hatb. ( zatia) piece; lukainka \mutur bana jan zuten they each ate a piece of sausagec. ( gelditzen den zatia) end, stubd. ( zati biribila) heade. ( makilari d.) end, tipf. ( makila zorrotzari d.) tip, pointg. ( pistolari d.) butt, griph. Aeron. ( hegazkinari d.) nose; \muturrez erori to nosedivei. ( suziriari d.) noseconej. Aut. ( autoari d.) nose, hoodk. Nekaz. ( goldeari d.) endl. ( bietan bakoitza; elkarrengandik urruti dauden puntuak) extreme, end; \mutur batean faxismoa dugu at one extreme there is fascism; Vladivostok Errusiaren beste \muturrean dago Vladivostok is at the other end of Russia; gure mahai-\muturreko lagunak our friends at the end of the table; eskuin-\muturreko \\ ezker-\muturreko alderdiak extreme rightwing \\ extreme leftwing parties; auzitegiak hogeita seina urteko kartzela zigorra ezarri die eskuin \muturreko bostei the court sentenced each of the five right-wing extremists to 26 years in prison; azken \muturreraino jo dute they've taken it to extremes4. Geog. cape; Matxitxakoko M\muturra Cape Matxitxako5. ( ausardia) audacity, gall, nerve; e-r egiteko \muturra ukan to have to {nerve || gall || audacity} to do sth6. ( pittin) bit; diru \mutur bat a bit of money; euri \mutur bat a bit of rain adb. disgustedly; \mutur egon to be put out -
9 zuspitzen
(trennb., hat -ge-)I v/t1. (Stock) sharpen2. fig. (Lage) worsen, intensify; zugespitztII v/refl1. taper to a point2. fig., Krise, Lage: worsen, escalate, deteriorate* * *to taper; to point;sich zuspitzento boil over* * *zu|spit|zen sep1. vtStock etc to sharpenzugespitzt — sharpened; Turm, Schuhe etc pointed; (fig) exaggerated
2. vrto be pointed; (fig Lage, Konflikt) to intensify* * *zu|spit·zenI. vrsich weiter \zuspitzen to escalateII. vt▪ etw \zuspitzen to sharpen stheinen Pfahl \zuspitzen to sharpen a postdas Attentat hat die Lage bedrohlich zugespitzt the assassination attempt has brought the situation to boiling point* * *1.transitives Verb2) (fig.) aggravate <position, crisis>; intensify <competition, conflict, etc.>3) (fig.) make <question, answer> pointed2.reflexives Verb become aggravated* * *zuspitzen (trennb, hat -ge-)A. v/t1. (Stock) sharpenB. v/r1. taper to a point2. fig, Krise, Lage: worsen, escalate, deteriorate* * *1.transitives Verb2) (fig.) aggravate <position, crisis>; intensify <competition, conflict, etc.>3) (fig.) make <question, answer> pointed2.reflexives Verb become aggravated* * *v.to taper v. -
10 spitze
umg.I Adj. und Interj. great, super, magicII Adv.: spitze aussehen look super ( stärker: sensational, stunning); sie hat spitze gespielt she played sensationally ( oder fantastically); das hast du spitze gemacht you did that brilliantly* * *die Spitze(Gewebe) lace;(Zinke) prong; pike;(oberes Ende) peak; apex; cusp; tip; point; top* * *Spịt|ze ['ʃpɪtsə]f -, -n1) (= Schwertspitze, Nadelspitze, Pfeilspitze, Bleistiftspitze, Kinnspitze) point; (= Schuhspitze) toe; (= Fingerspitze, Nasenspitze, Bartspitze, Spargelspitze) tip; (= Zigarrenspitze, Haarspitze) end; (= Bergspitze, Felsspitze) peak, top; (= Baumspitze, Turmspitze, Giebelspitze) top; (= Pyramidenspitze) top, apex (form); (= Dreiecksspitze) top, vertex (form)2) (fig) (= Höchstwert) peak; (inf = Höchstgeschwindigkeit) top speeddieser Sportwagen fährt 200 Spitze (inf) — ≈ this sports car has a top speed of 125
3) (= Führung) head; (= vorderes Ende) front; (ESP MIL von Kolonne etc) head; (= Tabellenspitze) topan der Spitze stehen — to be at the head; (auf Tabelle) to be (at the) top (of the table)
an der Spitze liegen (Sport, fig) — to be in front, to be in the lead
die Spitze halten (Sport, fig) — to keep the lead
sich an die Spitze setzen — to put oneself at the head; (in Wettbewerb etc, Sport) to go into or take the lead; (auf Tabelle) to go to the top (of the table); (im Pferderennen) to take up the running
4) (= Zigaretten-/Zigarrenhalter) (cigarette/cigar) holderdas ist eine Spitze gegen Sie — that's a dig (esp Brit) or cut (US) at you, that's directed at you
6) (COMM = Überschuss) surplus7) (Gewebe) lace8)das war einsame or absolute Spitze! (inf) — that was really great! (inf)
See:→ auch spitze* * *die1) (the highest point or tip (of something): the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.) apex2) (at or in the very front: in the forefront of the battle.) in the forefront3) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) head4) (an extreme degree; the quality of being extreme: Their suffering reached such extremities that many died.) extremity5) (delicate net-like decorative fabric made with fine thread: Her dress was trimmed with lace; ( also adjective) a lace shawl.) lace6) (a tall, pointed tower, especially one built on the roof of a church.) spire7) (the part of anything which is like a nose in shape or position: the nose of an aeroplane.) nose8) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) point9) (a hard, thin, pointed object (of wood, metal etc): The fence had long spikes on top.) spike10) (the leaders in any movement: We're in the vanguard of the movement for reform!) vanguard11) (the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) tip12) (the front part of a shoe, sock etc: There's a hole in the toe of my sock.) toe13) (the highest part of anything: the top of the hill; the top of her head; The book is on the top shelf.) top14) (the position of the cleverest in a class etc: He's at the top of the class.) top15) (something that forms a covering on top of something, especially food: a tart with a topping of cream.) topping* * *Spit·ze1<-, -n>[ˈʃpɪtsə]f1. (spitzes Ende o spitze Ecke) point; eines Berges peak, summit; eines Baumes top; eines Dreiecks top; eines Haars end; eines Turms spire; eines Fingers, der Nase tip; eines Schuhs pointed toean der \Spitze liegen (in Rennen, Wettbewerb) to be in front [or a. fig in the lead]; (in Wertung) to be at the topsich akk an die \Spitze setzen (in Rennen) to take the lead; (in Wertung) to move into [or take [over]] first placedie \Spitze der Tabelle übernehmen to take over at the top of the table [or division] [or league5. (Höchstwert) peakdie Temperaturen erreichten im August \Spitzen von 35, 36° C the temperature peaked at 35-36° C in August6. (Höchstgeschwindigkeit) top speedbei einer \Spitze von 250 km/h with a top speed of 250 km/h▪ die \Spitzen the leaders pl; der Gesellschaft the top; eines Unternehmens the heads; der Wirtschaft the leaders10. (spitze Bemerkung) digdiese \Spitze war gegen dich gezielt that was a dig at you11.▶ nur die \Spitze des Eisbergs sein to be only the tip of the iceberg▶ \Spitze! great!Spit·ze2<-, -en>[ˈʃpɪtsə]* * *die; Spitze, Spitzen1) (NadelSpitze, BleistiftSpitze usw.) point; (PfeilSpitze, HornSpitze usw.) tip2) (TurmSpitze, BaumSpitze, MastSpitze usw.) top; (eines Dreiecks, Kegels, einer Pyramide) top; apex; vertex (Math.); (eines Berges) summit; top3) (ZigarrenSpitze, HaarSpitze, ZweigSpitze) end; (SchuhSpitze) toe; (FingerSpitze, NasenSpitze, SchwanzSpitze, FlügelSpitze, SpargelSpitze) tip4) (vorderes Ende) frontan der Spitze liegen — (Sport) be in the lead or in front
5) (führende Position) topan der Spitze [der Tabelle] stehen od. liegen — (Sport) be [at the] top [of the table]
sich an die Spitze [einer Bewegung] setzen — put oneself at the head [of a movement]
das Auto fährt 160 km Spitze — the car has or does a top speed of 160 km. per hour
8)[absolute/einsame] Spitze sein — (ugs.) be [absolutely] great (coll.)
10) (Textilwesen) lace* * *spitze umgA. adj & int great, super, magicB. adv:spitze aussehen look super ( stärker: sensational, stunning);sie hat spitze gespielt she played sensationally ( oder fantastically);das hast du spitze gemacht you did that brilliantly…spitze f im subst1. wörtl:Bleistiftspitze pencil point;Nadelspitze point of a needle2. (Leitung)Konzernspitze management of a combine;Fraktionsspitze leadership of the parliamentary party3. (Höchstwert)Bedarfsspitze peak in demand;Temperaturspitze maximum temperature;Jahresspitze annual peak* * *die; Spitze, Spitzen1) (NadelSpitze, BleistiftSpitze usw.) point; (PfeilSpitze, HornSpitze usw.) tip2) (TurmSpitze, BaumSpitze, MastSpitze usw.) top; (eines Dreiecks, Kegels, einer Pyramide) top; apex; vertex (Math.); (eines Berges) summit; top3) (ZigarrenSpitze, HaarSpitze, ZweigSpitze) end; (SchuhSpitze) toe; (FingerSpitze, NasenSpitze, SchwanzSpitze, FlügelSpitze, SpargelSpitze) tip4) (vorderes Ende) frontan der Spitze liegen — (Sport) be in the lead or in front
5) (führende Position) topan der Spitze [der Tabelle] stehen od. liegen — (Sport) be [at the] top [of the table]
sich an die Spitze [einer Bewegung] setzen — put oneself at the head [of a movement]
das Auto fährt 160 km Spitze — the car has or does a top speed of 160 km. per hour
8)[absolute/einsame] Spitze sein — (ugs.) be [absolutely] great (coll.)
10) (Textilwesen) lace* * *-n (Gewebe) f.lace n. -n (Kinn-, Messer-) f.point n. -n (Turm-) f.spire n. -n (eines Berges) f.peak n. -n (spitzes Ende) f.tip n. -n f.cusp n.dig (at) n.nib n.peak n.pike n.pinnacle n.spike n.top n. -
11 zugespitzt
I P.P. zuspitzenII Adj.1. Stock etc.: pointed, sharp; Turm etc.: pointedIII Adv.: zugespitzt gesagt to put it in slightly exaggerated ( oder drastic) terms; er hat es zugespitzt formuliert he overstated the case* * *zu·ge·spitzt* * *B. adj1. Stock etc: pointed, sharp; Turm etc: pointed2. fig:zugespitzte Bemerkung exaggeration, overstatement;zugespitzte Formulierung overstatementC. adv:zugespitzt gesagt to put it in slightly exaggerated ( oder drastic) terms;er hat es zugespitzt formuliert he overstated the case* * *adj.cuspidal adj.cuspidate adj.narrowing to a point adj. -
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prep.viven en la capital they live in the capitaltiene el dinero en el banco he keeps his money in the banken la mesa/el plato on the table/plateen casa/el trabajo at home/work2 into.el avión cayó en el mar the plane fell into the seaentraron en la habitación they came/went into the room3 in (time) (month, year).nació en 1953/marzo she was born in 1953/Marchen Nochebuena on Christmas Eveen Navidades at Christmasen aquella época at that time, in those daysen un par de días in a couple of days4 by (medio de transporte).ir en tren/coche/avión/barco to go by train/car/plane/boat5 in (modo).en voz baja in a low voicelo dijo en inglés she said it in Englishpagar en libras to pay in poundsla inflación aumentó en un 10 por ciento inflation increased by 10 percenttodo se lo gasta en ropa he spends everything on clothes6 in (price).las ganancias se calculan en millones profits are calculated in millionste lo dejo en 5.000 I'll let you have it for 5,0007 from (causa).lo detecté en su forma de hablar I could tell from the way he was speaking8 in, made of (materia).en seda in silk9 in terms of.lo supera en inteligencia she is more intelligent than he is10 on, over, upon.11 at, over at, in, over in.En ese momento ...at that moment.12 to.* * *en1 (lugar - gen) in, at2 (- en el interior) in, inside3 (lugar - sobre) on5 (dirección) into6 (transporte) by7 (tema, materia) at, in8 (modo, manera) in9 (porcentaje) by■ los valores aumentaron en un 6% securities increased by 6%10 en + gerund upon■ en llegando el maestro, los niños se levantan upon the teacher's arrival, the children stand up\de casa en casa from house to houseen cuanto as soon asen camino on the way* * *prep.1) in2) on3) at4) by5) inside6) into* * *PREP1) [indicando lugar]a) (=dentro de) inestá en el cajón/en el armario — it's in the drawer/in the wardrobe
b) (=encima de) onc) [con países, ciudades, calles]d) [con edificios]2) [indicando movimiento] into3) [indicando modo] in4) [indicando proporción] by5) [indicando tiempo]ayer en la mañana — LAm yesterday morning
en la mañana del accidente — LAm on the morning of the accident
6) [indicando tema, ocupación]Hugo en Segismundo — (Cine, Teat) Hugo as Segismundo, Hugo in the role of Segismundo
7) [con medios de transporte] by8) [con cantidades] at, forlo vendió en cinco dólares — he sold it at o for five dollars
estimaron las ganancias en unos trescientos mil euros — they estimated the profits to be around three hundred thousand euros
9) [con infinitivo]10) † [con gerundio]EN Como preposición de lugar, en se traduce normalmente por on, in o at. La elección de una de estas tres preposiciones depende a menudo de cómo percibe el hablante la relación espacial. He aquí unas líneas generales: ► Se traduce por on cuando en equivale a encima de o nos referimos a algo que se percibe como una superficie o una línea, por ejemplo una mesa, una carretera {etc}: "¿Has visto mi vestido?" - "Está en la tabla de planchar" "Have you seen my dress?" - "It's on the ironing-board" Estaban tumbados en la playa They were lying on the beach Está construyendo una casa en la colina He's building a house on the hill ... un pueblo en la costa oeste...... a village on the west coast... La gasolinera está en la carretera que va a Motril The petrol station is on the road to Motril Dibujó un león en la hoja de papel He drew a lion on the piece of paper Tiene un grano en la nariz He has a spot on his nose Lo vi en la tele I saw him on TV ► Se usa in cuando equivale a dentro de o cuando nos referimos a un espacio que se percibe como limitado (calle, montañas, etc): Tus gafas están en mi bolso Your glasses are in my bag Tienes una pestaña en el ojo You've got an eyelash in your eye Lo leí en un libro I read it in a book Se han comprado un chalet en la sierra They've bought a chalet in the mountains Viven en la calle de Serrano They live in the Calle de Serrano ► Lo traducimos por at para referirnos a un edificio cuando hablamos de la actividad que normalmente se realiza en él o cuando en indica un lugar concreto. También se traduce por at cuando en la dirección incluimos el número o el nombre de la casa: ¿Por qué no comemos en el restaurante de tu hermano? Why don't we have lunch at your brother's restaurant? Voy a pasar el día en el museo I'm going to spend the day at the museum Te espero en la parada del autobús I'll meet you at the bus-stop Vivimos en la calle Dale nº 12 We live at 12 Dale Street Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1) ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel
viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street
nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)
b) ( dentro de) inc) ( sobre) on2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in3)a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)b) (indicando proporción, precio)lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30
las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000
4)a) (indicando estado, manera) inen buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition
en llamas — in flames, on fire
b) ( en forma de)colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle
c) ( en el papel de) asd) ( con medios de transporte) byir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat
fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes
5)a) ( expresando el material)¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?
en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night
7)a) ( con construcciones verbales) inb) ( con complementos de persona) in* * *= in, onto, into, at, throughout.Ex. The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.Ex. When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.Ex. The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.Ex. He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.Ex. Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.----* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.* en abstracto = abstractly.* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* en adelante = forward [forwards].* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en alguna parte = someplace.* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.* en algunos casos = in some cases.* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.* en algunos sitios = in places.* en alquiler = rented.* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.* en alza = on the upswing.* en ambas direcciones = two-way.* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.* en ángulo = angled.* en ángulo recto = at right angles.* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.* en antelación = anticipatory.* en anticipación = anticipatory.* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en apoyo a = in support of.* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en aquellos casos = in those cases.* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.* en aras a = in the name of.* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.* en Babia = absent-minded.* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.* en bandada = in full force.* en bandadas = in droves.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.* en bisel = angled.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* en bloque = en bloc.* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].* en broma = teasingly.* en buena compañía = in good company.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* en búsqueda de = a quest for.* en cada fase = at each stage.* en caída = flowing.* en caja = boxed.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* en cama = abed.* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.* en camino = on the way.* en cantidad = bulk.* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.* en carnavales = carnivalistically.* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.* en casa = in the home.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.* en chirona = behind bars.* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en cierto grado = something of.* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.* en coche = drive.* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.* en columnas = columnar.* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.* en coma = comatose.* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.* en comisión de servicios = seconded.* en comparación = by comparison.* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.* en compensación = compensatory.* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.* en común con = in common with.* en conciencia = in good conscience.* en conclusión = in conclusion.* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.* en condiciones = decent.* en condiciones de = in the position to.* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.* en conexión con = in respect of.* en confidencia = in confidence.* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.* en connivencia = colluding.* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* en consonacia con = in line with.* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.* en construcción = under development, under construction.* en contacto = in communication.* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].* en continua expansión = expanding.* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.* en contra = counterpoint, against.* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).* en contravención de = in contravention of.* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].* en costras = caked.* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.* en cualquier orden = either way round.* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.* en cursiva = in italic type.* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.* en curso de = in course of.* en cuyo caso = in which case.* en danza = on the run.* en decadencia = bankrupt.* en defensa propia = in self-defence.* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.* en demanda = in-demand.* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.* en desuso = obsolete, disused.* en detalle = at length.* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.* en diagonal = herringbone.* en días alternos = every other day.* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en dificultades = stranded.* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].* en dirección de la proa = abaft.* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.* en dirección norte = northbound.* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.* en disco = ondisc.* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.* en distintos formatos = multiform.* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.* en diversos formatos = multiform.* en donde = where, wherein.* en dos años = over a two-year period.* en dos lenguas = bilingually.* en dos niveles = split-level.* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.* en duda = in doubt.* en edad de trabajar = working-age.* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].* en el abandono = in the wilderness.* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.* en el año entrante = in the coming year.* en el año próximo = in the coming year.* en el año venidero = in the coming year.* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.* en el banquillo = on the bench.* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.* en el campus universitario = campus-based.* en el candelero = in the spotlight.* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el cine = at the movies.* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.* en el contexto de = in the realm of.* en el culo = in the bottom.* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* en el desierto = in the wilderness.* en el detalle = in detail.* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.* en el eje = at the core (of).* en el entorno de = in the realm of.* en el escenario = on stage.* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.* en el espacio = spatially.* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.* en el estudio = at study, at study.* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.* en el fondo de = at the root of.* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.* en el horizonte = on the horizon.* en el hospital = at the bedside.* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.* en el juego = at play.* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en el mandato = in office.* en el mando = at the wheel.* en el mar = at sea.* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.* en el más allá = dead and gone.* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.* en el momento = on the spot.* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el momento justo = on cue.* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.* en el norte del estado = upstate.* en el núcleo = at the core (of).* en el ocaso = over the hill.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.* en el orden del día = on the agenda.* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.* en el poder = in office.* en el primer caso = in the former case.* en el proceso = in the process.* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el que = wherein.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quirófano = under the knife.* en el resto = everywhere else.* en el resto de = elsewhere.* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.* en el seno de = within, among.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.* en el sentido que = in which.* en el timón = in the saddle.* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.* en el último caso = in the latter case.* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.* en el vuelo = in-flight.* en entrante = recessed.* en entredicho = under challenge.* en episodios = episodic.* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.* en época de feria = carnivalistically.* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.* en épocas de = in times of.* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.* en escamas = flaky.* en ese caso = in that case.* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.* en esencia = in essence, essentially.* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.* en esos casos = in those cases.* en espacios cerrados = indoors.* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).* en especie = in kind.* en espera = on hold.* en espiga = herringbone.* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.* en estado de alerta = on alert.* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.* en estado de descomposición = decaying.* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.* en estado de reserva = on standby.* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.* en esta época del año = around this time of year.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* en este caso = in this case.* en este contexto = against this background.* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.* en este extremo = to this extent.* en este grado = to this extent.* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.* en estos casos = in these cases.* en estos días = today, these days.* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* en estuche = boxed.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.* en exclusiva = exclusively.* en existencia = in existence.* en expansión = expanded.* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.* en extensión = in length.* en extenso = at length, in full.* en extremo = no end, to no end.* en fase terminal = terminally ill.* en favor de = in favour of.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de L = L-shaped.* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.* en formato digital = digitally.* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.* en formato MARC = in MARC form.* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.* en frente = ahead, in front.* en frente de = in front of.* en funcionamiento = in operation.* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.* en germinación = budding.* en gestación = in the making.* en grado mínimo = minimally.* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.* en grandes números = in record numbers.* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.* en gran número = numerously.* en gran parte* * *1) ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel
viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street
nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)
b) ( dentro de) inc) ( sobre) on2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in3)a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)b) (indicando proporción, precio)lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30
las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000
4)a) (indicando estado, manera) inen buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition
en llamas — in flames, on fire
b) ( en forma de)colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle
c) ( en el papel de) asd) ( con medios de transporte) byir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat
fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes
5)a) ( expresando el material)¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?
en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night
7)a) ( con construcciones verbales) inb) ( con complementos de persona) in* * *= in, onto, into, at, throughout.Ex: The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.
Ex: When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.Ex: The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.Ex: He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.Ex: Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.* en abstracto = abstractly.* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* en adelante = forward [forwards].* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en alguna parte = someplace.* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.* en algunos casos = in some cases.* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.* en algunos sitios = in places.* en alquiler = rented.* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.* en alza = on the upswing.* en ambas direcciones = two-way.* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.* en ángulo = angled.* en ángulo recto = at right angles.* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.* en antelación = anticipatory.* en anticipación = anticipatory.* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en apoyo a = in support of.* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en aquellos casos = in those cases.* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.* en aras a = in the name of.* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.* en Babia = absent-minded.* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.* en bandada = in full force.* en bandadas = in droves.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.* en bisel = angled.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* en bloque = en bloc.* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].* en broma = teasingly.* en buena compañía = in good company.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* en búsqueda de = a quest for.* en cada fase = at each stage.* en caída = flowing.* en caja = boxed.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* en cama = abed.* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.* en camino = on the way.* en cantidad = bulk.* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.* en carnavales = carnivalistically.* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.* en casa = in the home.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.* en chirona = behind bars.* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en cierto grado = something of.* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.* en coche = drive.* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.* en columnas = columnar.* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.* en coma = comatose.* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.* en comisión de servicios = seconded.* en comparación = by comparison.* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.* en compensación = compensatory.* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.* en común con = in common with.* en conciencia = in good conscience.* en conclusión = in conclusion.* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.* en condiciones = decent.* en condiciones de = in the position to.* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.* en conexión con = in respect of.* en confidencia = in confidence.* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.* en connivencia = colluding.* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* en consonacia con = in line with.* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.* en construcción = under development, under construction.* en contacto = in communication.* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].* en continua expansión = expanding.* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.* en contra = counterpoint, against.* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).* en contravención de = in contravention of.* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].* en costras = caked.* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.* en cualquier orden = either way round.* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.* en cursiva = in italic type.* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.* en curso de = in course of.* en cuyo caso = in which case.* en danza = on the run.* en decadencia = bankrupt.* en defensa propia = in self-defence.* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.* en demanda = in-demand.* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.* en desuso = obsolete, disused.* en detalle = at length.* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.* en diagonal = herringbone.* en días alternos = every other day.* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en dificultades = stranded.* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].* en dirección de la proa = abaft.* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.* en dirección norte = northbound.* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.* en disco = ondisc.* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.* en distintos formatos = multiform.* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.* en diversos formatos = multiform.* en donde = where, wherein.* en dos años = over a two-year period.* en dos lenguas = bilingually.* en dos niveles = split-level.* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.* en duda = in doubt.* en edad de trabajar = working-age.* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].* en el abandono = in the wilderness.* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.* en el año entrante = in the coming year.* en el año próximo = in the coming year.* en el año venidero = in the coming year.* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.* en el banquillo = on the bench.* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.* en el campus universitario = campus-based.* en el candelero = in the spotlight.* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el cine = at the movies.* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.* en el contexto de = in the realm of.* en el culo = in the bottom.* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* en el desierto = in the wilderness.* en el detalle = in detail.* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.* en el eje = at the core (of).* en el entorno de = in the realm of.* en el escenario = on stage.* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.* en el espacio = spatially.* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.* en el estudio = at study, at study.* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.* en el fondo de = at the root of.* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.* en el horizonte = on the horizon.* en el hospital = at the bedside.* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.* en el juego = at play.* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en el mandato = in office.* en el mando = at the wheel.* en el mar = at sea.* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.* en el más allá = dead and gone.* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.* en el momento = on the spot.* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el momento justo = on cue.* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.* en el norte del estado = upstate.* en el núcleo = at the core (of).* en el ocaso = over the hill.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.* en el orden del día = on the agenda.* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.* en el poder = in office.* en el primer caso = in the former case.* en el proceso = in the process.* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el que = wherein.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quirófano = under the knife.* en el resto = everywhere else.* en el resto de = elsewhere.* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.* en el seno de = within, among.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.* en el sentido que = in which.* en el timón = in the saddle.* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.* en el último caso = in the latter case.* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.* en el vuelo = in-flight.* en entrante = recessed.* en entredicho = under challenge.* en episodios = episodic.* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.* en época de feria = carnivalistically.* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.* en épocas de = in times of.* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.* en escamas = flaky.* en ese caso = in that case.* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.* en esencia = in essence, essentially.* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.* en esos casos = in those cases.* en espacios cerrados = indoors.* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).* en especie = in kind.* en espera = on hold.* en espiga = herringbone.* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.* en estado de alerta = on alert.* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.* en estado de descomposición = decaying.* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.* en estado de reserva = on standby.* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.* en esta época del año = around this time of year.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* en este caso = in this case.* en este contexto = against this background.* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.* en este extremo = to this extent.* en este grado = to this extent.* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.* en estos casos = in these cases.* en estos días = today, these days.* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* en estuche = boxed.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.* en exclusiva = exclusively.* en existencia = in existence.* en expansión = expanded.* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.* en extensión = in length.* en extenso = at length, in full.* en extremo = no end, to no end.* en fase terminal = terminally ill.* en favor de = in favour of.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de L = L-shaped.* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.* en formato digital = digitally.* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.* en formato MARC = in MARC form.* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.* en frente = ahead, in front.* en frente de = in front of.* en funcionamiento = in operation.* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.* en germinación = budding.* en gestación = in the making.* en grado mínimo = minimally.* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.* en grandes números = in record numbers.* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.* en gran número = numerously.* en gran parte* * *en1(refiriéndose a una ciudad, un edificio): viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotelviven en la calle Goya they live on o ( BrE) in Goya Street2 (dentro de) inmétete en la cama get into bedlo puso en una caja he put it in a boxmetió la mano en el conducto she stuck her hand into ( o down etc) the pipe3 (sobre) onlo puso en la mesa/pared he put it on the table/wallse sentó en una silla/en un sillón she sat down on a chair/in an armchairtendrás que dormir en el suelo you'll have to sleep on the floorse le nota en la cara you can see it in his faceB1 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) invivir en armonía con la naturaleza to live in harmony with nature2de … en …: van de casa en casa/de puerta en puerta pidiendo dinero they go from house to house/from door to door asking for moneynos tienes de sorpresa en sorpresa you're full of surprisesC1 ‹un tema/una especialidad/una cualidad›es licenciado en filosofía he has a degree in philosophyes un experto en la materia he's an expert on the subjectes muy bueno en historia he's very good at historysupera a su hermana en inteligencia she surpasses her sister in intelligence2 ‹una proporción/un precio›ha aumentado en un diez por ciento it has gone up by ten per centme lo vendió en $30 he sold it to me for $30las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 the losses were calculated at $50,000D1 ‹un estado/una manera› inen buenas/malas condiciones in good/bad conditionun edificio en llamas a building in flames o on firenos recibió en camisón he received us in his nightshirtcon los músculos en tensión with (his) muscles tenseden posición vertical in an upright position2(con forma de): termina en punta it's pointed, it ends in o comes to a pointcolóquense en círculo get into o in a circle3 (en el papel de) asLuis Girón en el Alcalde Luis Girón as the Mayorpensamos ir en taxi/en coche/en barco we plan to go by taxi/by car/by boat¿fueron en tren? — no, en avión did you go by train? — no, by plane o no, we flewfueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikesfuimos a dar una vuelta en coche we went for a drive o we went for a ride in the carE1(expresando el material): un modelo realizado en seda natural an outfit in natural silkcapa para la lluvia en plástico plastic raincape¿lo tienen en azul/(un) 38? do you have it in blue/a 38?una obra en tres actos a play in three acts¿cuánto pesas en kilos? how much do you weigh in kilos?en ruso/en el código Morse in Russian/in Morse CodeF(en expresiones de tiempo): en verano in (the) summeren mayo/1947 in May/1947en varias ocasiones on several occasionsllegó justo en ese momento she arrived just at that moment, just then she arriveden la mañana/tarde ( esp AmL); in the morning/afternoonen la noche ( esp AmL); at nightno vi a nadie en todo el día I didn't see anybody all dayGno hay nada de malo en lo que hacen there's nothing wrong in what they're doingen + INF:tardó media hora en resolverlo it took her half an hour to work it outsiempre es el último en salir he's always the last to leave2(con complementos de persona): en él ha encontrado un amigo she's found a friend in himproblemas que se dan en las personas de edad problems which affect old people* * *
Multiple Entries:
en
en.
en preposición
1 ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio):◊ viven en París/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/at number ten/in a hotel;
en el último piso on the top floor;
está en la calle Goya it's on o (BrE) in Goya Street;
en casa at home
se le nota en la cara you can see it in his face
2 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente) in;
3a) (indicando tema, especialidad):
doctor en derecho Doctor of Lawb) (indicando proporción, precio):
en dólares in dollars
4a) (indicando estado, manera) in;
en llamas in flames, on fireb) ( en forma de):
colóquense en círculo get into o in a circle
fueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikes;
dimos una vuelta en coche we went for a ride in the car
5a) ( indicando el material):
una escultura en bronce a bronze (sculpture)
◊ en azul/ruso in blue/Russian
6 ( con expresiones de tiempo):
en varias ocasiones on several occasions;
en la mañana/noche (esp AmL) in the morning/at night
7
fuí el último en salir I was the last to leave
en preposición
1 (lugar) in, on, at: nos encontramos en el autobús, we met on the bus
en Barcelona/Río, in Barcelona/Rio
en el cajón, in the drawer
en casa/el trabajo, at home/work
(sobre) en la mesa, on the table
2 (tiempo) in, on, at: cae en lunes, it falls on a Monday
en 1975, in 1975
en ese preciso instante, at that very moment
en un minuto, in a minute
en primavera, in spring
LAm en la mañana, in the morning
3 (modo) en bata, in a dressing gown
en francés, in French
en serio, seriously
4 (medio) by, in: puede venir en avión/ coche/metro/tren, she can come by air/car/tube/train
¿por qué no vienes en avión?, why don't you fly?
5 (movimiento) into: entró en la habitación, he went into the room
entró en escena, he went on stage
6 (tema, materia) at, in
es muy bueno en matemáticas, he's very good at maths
experto en finanzas, expert in finances
7 (partición, fases) in: hicimos el viaje en dos etapas, we did the journey in two stages
8 (de... en...) entraremos de tres en tres, we shall go in three by three
9 (con infinitivo) fue rápido en desenfundar, he was quick to pull out
se le nota la timidez en el hablar, you can notice his shyness by the way he speaks
'en' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatimiento
- abdicar
- abierta
- abierto
- abogar
- abogada
- abogado
- abominar
- abonada
- abonado
- abordar
- abrir
- abreviar
- absoluta
- absoluto
- absorta
- absorto
- abstracta
- abstracto
- abstraída
- abstraído
- abuela
- abundar
- abundancia
- abundante
- abusar
- acabar
- academia
- acariciar
- acceder
- acentuar
- achantarse
- achatamiento
- achuchar
- acoger
- acomodar
- acompañar
- aconsejar
- acontecer
- acordar
- acordarse
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
English:
A
- aback
- abdicate
- abide
- ablaze
- able
- above
- above-board
- abreast
- abroad
- abscess
- absence
- absent
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstract
- abundant
- academic
- academy
- accent
- access
- account
- accustom
- acknowledgement
- acquiesce
- acquire
- act
- acting
- action
- active
- actually
- add
- add in
- addition
- adept
- adequate
- administration
- admission
- admit
- advance
- advantage
- adventure
- advertise
- advertising
- affair
- affect
- afford
- afloat
- afraid
- after
* * *EN nm (abrev de Encuentro Nacional)= Paraguayan political party* * *enprp1 ( dentro de) in;en un mes in a month;en junio in June;en casa at home;en el cielo in heaven2 ( sobre) on;en la mesa on the table;en la calle on the street, Br tb in the street:en coche/tren by car/train4:en inglés in English;póngamelo en la cuenta put it on my account;aumentar en un 10 % grow (by) 10%, increase (by) 10%* * *en prep1) : inen el bolsillo: in one's pocketen una semana: in a week2) : onen la mesa: on the table3) : aten casa: at homeen el trabajo: at worken ese momento: at that moment* * *en prep1. (en general) in¿en qué calle vives? which street do you live in?2. (edificios, fiestas específicas) at3. (superficies, días concretos) on4. (medio de transporte) by -
13 stechen
n; -s, kein Pl.* * *(Biene) to sting;(Nadel) to prickle; to prick;(Stock) to jab* * *Stẹ|chen ['ʃtɛçn]nt -s, -2) (= Schmerz) sharp pain* * *1) (to poke or prod: He jabbed me in the ribs with his elbow; She jabbed the needle into her finger.) jab2) (to pierce slightly or stick a sharp point into: She pricked her finger on a pin; He pricked a hole in the paper.) prick3) (to push with something pointed; to poke: He prodded her arm with his finger.) prod4) (to wound or hurt by means of a sting: The child was badly stung by nettles/mosquitoes; Do those insects sting?) sting5) (to wound or pierce with a pointed instrument or weapon: He stabbed him (through the heart / in the chest) with a dagger.) stab6) (to push (something sharp or pointed) into or through something: She stuck a pin through the papers to hold them together; Stop sticking your elbow into me!) stick7) (to defeat (an ordinary card) by playing a card from the trump suit: He trumped (my king) with a heart.) trump8) (a sudden sharp pain: He felt a twinge (of pain) in his neck; a twinge of regret.) twinge* * *Ste·chen<-s, ->[ˈʃtɛçn̩]nt1. (stechender Schmerz) sharp [or stabbing] pain, stitch2. (beim Reiten) jump-off* * *das; Stechens, Stechen (Sport) jump-off* * *stechen; sticht, stach, hat gestochenA. v/t & v/i1. Nadel, Dorn etc: prick; Wespe etc: sting; Mücke: bite; mit einem Messer: stab; Wolle: prick, be prickly; Sonne: burn;mit dem Messer nach jemandem stechen stab at ( oder attack) sb with a knife;sich (dat)in den Daumen stechen prick one’s thumb;mich hat etwas gestochen sth has stung ( oder bitten) me2. fig:in die Nase stechen Geruch: sting one’s nose;jemandem in die Augen stechen strike sb, catch sb’s eyemit dem König den Buben stechen take ( oder trump) the jack with the kingB. v/t1. (Torf, Rasen, Spargel) cut2. (Schwein) stick3. (Aale) spear4. in Kupfer: cut, engrave (C. v/ibei Gleichstand müssen wir stechen if the scores are equal we will have to have a play-off2. (schmerzen):mein Herz sticht I’ve got a sharp ( oder pricking) pain in my heart3. unpers:mich im Rücken/in der Seite I’ve got a sharp ( wiederholt: stabbing) pain in my back/side; bei Seitenstechen: I’ve got a stitchD. v/r prick o.s. (an +dat on;mit with);Vorsicht, stich dich nicht! careful, don’t prick yourself!* * *das; Stechens, Stechen (Sport) jump-off* * *- n.pang n.twinge n. -
14 Spitze
umg.I Adj. und Interj. great, super, magicII Adv.: spitze aussehen look super ( stärker: sensational, stunning); sie hat spitze gespielt she played sensationally ( oder fantastically); das hast du spitze gemacht you did that brilliantly* * *die Spitze(Gewebe) lace;(Zinke) prong; pike;(oberes Ende) peak; apex; cusp; tip; point; top* * *Spịt|ze ['ʃpɪtsə]f -, -n1) (= Schwertspitze, Nadelspitze, Pfeilspitze, Bleistiftspitze, Kinnspitze) point; (= Schuhspitze) toe; (= Fingerspitze, Nasenspitze, Bartspitze, Spargelspitze) tip; (= Zigarrenspitze, Haarspitze) end; (= Bergspitze, Felsspitze) peak, top; (= Baumspitze, Turmspitze, Giebelspitze) top; (= Pyramidenspitze) top, apex (form); (= Dreiecksspitze) top, vertex (form)2) (fig) (= Höchstwert) peak; (inf = Höchstgeschwindigkeit) top speeddieser Sportwagen fährt 200 Spitze (inf) — ≈ this sports car has a top speed of 125
3) (= Führung) head; (= vorderes Ende) front; (ESP MIL von Kolonne etc) head; (= Tabellenspitze) topan der Spitze stehen — to be at the head; (auf Tabelle) to be (at the) top (of the table)
an der Spitze liegen (Sport, fig) — to be in front, to be in the lead
die Spitze halten (Sport, fig) — to keep the lead
sich an die Spitze setzen — to put oneself at the head; (in Wettbewerb etc, Sport) to go into or take the lead; (auf Tabelle) to go to the top (of the table); (im Pferderennen) to take up the running
4) (= Zigaretten-/Zigarrenhalter) (cigarette/cigar) holderdas ist eine Spitze gegen Sie — that's a dig (esp Brit) or cut (US) at you, that's directed at you
6) (COMM = Überschuss) surplus7) (Gewebe) lace8)das war einsame or absolute Spitze! (inf) — that was really great! (inf)
See:→ auch spitze* * *die1) (the highest point or tip (of something): the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.) apex2) (at or in the very front: in the forefront of the battle.) in the forefront3) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) head4) (an extreme degree; the quality of being extreme: Their suffering reached such extremities that many died.) extremity5) (delicate net-like decorative fabric made with fine thread: Her dress was trimmed with lace; ( also adjective) a lace shawl.) lace6) (a tall, pointed tower, especially one built on the roof of a church.) spire7) (the part of anything which is like a nose in shape or position: the nose of an aeroplane.) nose8) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) point9) (a hard, thin, pointed object (of wood, metal etc): The fence had long spikes on top.) spike10) (the leaders in any movement: We're in the vanguard of the movement for reform!) vanguard11) (the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) tip12) (the front part of a shoe, sock etc: There's a hole in the toe of my sock.) toe13) (the highest part of anything: the top of the hill; the top of her head; The book is on the top shelf.) top14) (the position of the cleverest in a class etc: He's at the top of the class.) top15) (something that forms a covering on top of something, especially food: a tart with a topping of cream.) topping* * *Spit·ze1<-, -n>[ˈʃpɪtsə]f1. (spitzes Ende o spitze Ecke) point; eines Berges peak, summit; eines Baumes top; eines Dreiecks top; eines Haars end; eines Turms spire; eines Fingers, der Nase tip; eines Schuhs pointed toean der \Spitze liegen (in Rennen, Wettbewerb) to be in front [or a. fig in the lead]; (in Wertung) to be at the topsich akk an die \Spitze setzen (in Rennen) to take the lead; (in Wertung) to move into [or take [over]] first placedie \Spitze der Tabelle übernehmen to take over at the top of the table [or division] [or league5. (Höchstwert) peakdie Temperaturen erreichten im August \Spitzen von 35, 36° C the temperature peaked at 35-36° C in August6. (Höchstgeschwindigkeit) top speedbei einer \Spitze von 250 km/h with a top speed of 250 km/h▪ die \Spitzen the leaders pl; der Gesellschaft the top; eines Unternehmens the heads; der Wirtschaft the leaders10. (spitze Bemerkung) digdiese \Spitze war gegen dich gezielt that was a dig at you11.▶ nur die \Spitze des Eisbergs sein to be only the tip of the iceberg▶ \Spitze! great!Spit·ze2<-, -en>[ˈʃpɪtsə]* * *die; Spitze, Spitzen1) (NadelSpitze, BleistiftSpitze usw.) point; (PfeilSpitze, HornSpitze usw.) tip2) (TurmSpitze, BaumSpitze, MastSpitze usw.) top; (eines Dreiecks, Kegels, einer Pyramide) top; apex; vertex (Math.); (eines Berges) summit; top3) (ZigarrenSpitze, HaarSpitze, ZweigSpitze) end; (SchuhSpitze) toe; (FingerSpitze, NasenSpitze, SchwanzSpitze, FlügelSpitze, SpargelSpitze) tip4) (vorderes Ende) frontan der Spitze liegen — (Sport) be in the lead or in front
5) (führende Position) topan der Spitze [der Tabelle] stehen od. liegen — (Sport) be [at the] top [of the table]
sich an die Spitze [einer Bewegung] setzen — put oneself at the head [of a movement]
das Auto fährt 160 km Spitze — the car has or does a top speed of 160 km. per hour
8)[absolute/einsame] Spitze sein — (ugs.) be [absolutely] great (coll.)
10) (Textilwesen) lace* * *Spitze1 f; -, -n1. point; (Gipfel) peak, top, summit; (Baumspitze) top; (spitzes Ende) auch eines Fingers: tip; (Kinnspitze, Haarspitze) end; (Schuhspitze) toe; einer Feder: point; (Turmspitze) spire; einer Insel: tip;die Spitze des Eisbergs auch fig the tip of the iceberg3. eines Zuges: front; einer Kolonne: head; MIL (Angriffsspitze) (spear)head; Sport (Führung) lead; Fußball: (Stürmer) striker;die Wagen der 1. Klasse befinden sich an der Spitze des Zuges the first-class carriages (US cars) are at the front of the train;an der Spitze des Staates/Konzerns etc at the head of the state/company etc;an der Spitze sein beruflich etc: have reached the top of the ladder;stehen be in the vanguard of progress etc;an der Spitze der Tabelle at the top of the table;sich an die Spitze setzen take the lead; der Tabelle: go to the topseine Spitze erreichen zahlenmäßig etc: peak, reach its peak;die höchste Spitze erreichen Ausgaben etc: reach an all-time high;etwas auf die Spitze treiben carry sth too far;der Wagen fährt 200 Spitze umg the car does 125 (mph)5. (Spitzenposition) top position; (Leitung eines Unternehmens etc) management; einer Partei: leadership;die Spitzen der Gesellschaft the leading figures (lights umg) of society6. umg (großartig) brilliant, super;es ist einsame Spitze it’s absolutely brilliant ( stärker: sensational);sie ist absolute Spitze she’s the tops;7. (bissige Bemerkung) barb, sideswipe (gegen at);kannst du nicht deine dauernden Spitzen lassen? can’t you stop making these barbed remarks?8. fig:jemandem die Spitze bieten stand up to sb;jemandes Worten die Spitze nehmen take the sting out of sb’s words;jemandes Argumenten die Spitze abbrechen take the wind out of sb’s sailsBrüsseler Spitzen Brussels lace sg* * *die; Spitze, Spitzen1) (NadelSpitze, BleistiftSpitze usw.) point; (PfeilSpitze, HornSpitze usw.) tip2) (TurmSpitze, BaumSpitze, MastSpitze usw.) top; (eines Dreiecks, Kegels, einer Pyramide) top; apex; vertex (Math.); (eines Berges) summit; top3) (ZigarrenSpitze, HaarSpitze, ZweigSpitze) end; (SchuhSpitze) toe; (FingerSpitze, NasenSpitze, SchwanzSpitze, FlügelSpitze, SpargelSpitze) tip4) (vorderes Ende) frontan der Spitze liegen — (Sport) be in the lead or in front
5) (führende Position) topan der Spitze [der Tabelle] stehen od. liegen — (Sport) be [at the] top [of the table]
sich an die Spitze [einer Bewegung] setzen — put oneself at the head [of a movement]
das Auto fährt 160 km Spitze — the car has or does a top speed of 160 km. per hour
8)[absolute/einsame] Spitze sein — (ugs.) be [absolutely] great (coll.)
10) (Textilwesen) lace* * *-n (Gewebe) f.lace n. -n (Kinn-, Messer-) f.point n. -n (Turm-) f.spire n. -n (eines Berges) f.peak n. -n (spitzes Ende) f.tip n. -n f.cusp n.dig (at) n.nib n.peak n.pike n.pinnacle n.spike n.top n. -
15 zeigen
I v/t1. allg. show; (vorführen) present; (zur Schau stellen) exhibit, display; jemandem etw. zeigen show s.o. s.th., show s.th. to s.o.; jemandem die Stadt zeigen show s.o. ([a]round) the town ( oder city), show s.o. the sights; zeig mal, was du kannst! come on, show us what you can do; zeig mir jemanden, der es besser kann I’d like to see anyone do better; lass dir von ihr zeigen, wie’s geht let her show you how it’s done; dem werd ich’s zeigen! umg., drohend: I’ll show him2. (anzeigen) show, indicate; das Thermometer zeigt 20° the thermometer is showing 20°; was zeigt die Waage? what do the scales (Am. does the scale) say?3. geh. (sehen lassen) show; die Blumen zeigen schon Knospen the flowers are beginning to show their buds; was zeigt das Foto? what is the photo of?, what does the photo show?4. fig. (erkennen lassen) show, demonstrate; (ausdrücken) express; seinen Ärger deutlich zeigen make it obvious how angry one is; jemandem seine Liebe zeigen show one’s love for s.o.; sie kann i-e Gefühle nicht zeigen she finds it hard to express her feelings; deine Antwort zeigt ( mir), dass du nichts verstanden hast it’s clear (to me) from your answer that you haven’t understood anything; die Erfahrung zeigt, dass... experience shows ( oder proves) that...II v/i1. Person, Pfeil etc.: point; zeigen auf (+ Akk) point at, point s.th. out; Thermometer: be at; Uhr: say; nach Norden zeigen point north; Fenster etc.: face north; zur Tür zeigen point to the door; sich so hinstellen, dass das Gesicht zur Wand zeigt stand facing the wall, position o.s. so as to be facing the wall; Finger2. zeig mal let’s see, let’s have a lookIII v/refl1. (sichtbar werden) show (itself); Person: show o.s.; (erscheinen) appear, come out; plötzlich: turn up; die ersten Sterne zeigten sich the stars were beginning to come out, the first stars were visible in the sky; sich mit jemandem zeigen be seen with s.o.; sich in der Öffentlichkeit zeigen appear in public, make a public appearance; so kann ich mich nicht zeigen I can’t go out ( oder let myself be seen) in this state2. fig. (sich erweisen) prove (to be); sich zeigen als prove (o.s.) to be; sich dankbar / freundlich zeigen be grateful / friendly; es zeigte sich, dass... it turned out that...; daran zeigt sich, dass... this shows that...; da zeigt sich wieder einmal, dass... it just goes to show that...; es wird sich ja zeigen we shall see, time will tell; jetzt zeigt sich, dass es so nicht geht it’s now apparent that this is not the right way; früh zeigte sich sein Talent zum Schriftsteller he showed an early talent for writing; erkenntlich 2, Seite 3 etc.* * *to display; to show; to indicate; to exhibit; to express; to screen; to evince; to point;sich zeigento appear; to show* * *zei|gen ['tsaign]1. vito pointnach Norden/rechts zéígen — to point north or to the north/to the right
auf jdn/etw zéígen — to point at sb/sth
mit der Maus auf etw zéígen (Comput) — to point the mouse at sth
2. vtto show; (Thermometer, Messgerät auch) to be at or on, to indicatejdm etw zéígen — to show sb sth or sth to sb
ich muss mir mal von jemandem zéígen lassen, wie man das macht — I'll have to get someone to show me how to do it
dem werd ichs (aber) zéígen! (inf) — I'll show him!
zeig mal, was du kannst! — let's see what you can do!, show us what you can do!
3. vrto appear; (Gefühle) to showsich mit jdm zéígen — to let oneself be seen with sb
in dem Kleid kann ich mich doch nicht zéígen — I can't be seen in a dress like that
er zeigt sich nicht gern in der Öffentlichkeit — he doesn't like showing himself or being seen in public
sich zéígen als... — to show or prove oneself to be...
es zeigt sich, dass... — it turns out that...
es zeigt sich (doch) wieder einmal, dass... — it just goes to show...
es wird sich zéígen, wer recht hat — time will tell who is right, we shall see who's right
daran zeigt sich, dass... — that shows (that)...
* * *1) (to show: She displayed a talent for mimicry.) display2) (to allow or cause to be seen: Show me your new dress; Please show your membership card when you come to the club; His work is showing signs of improvement.) show3) (to offer or display, or to be offered or displayed, for the public to look at: Which picture is showing at the cinema?; They are showing a new film; His paintings are being shown at the art gallery.) show4) (to point out or point to: He showed me the road to take; Show me the man you saw yesterday.) show5) ((often with (a)round) to guide or conduct: Please show this lady to the door; They showed him (a)round (the factory).) show6) (to demonstrate to: Will you show me how to do it?; He showed me a clever trick.) show7) (to prove: That just shows / goes to show how stupid he is.) show8) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) wear9) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) point10) (to show; to make known by a sign, gesture etc: He signified his approval with a nod.) signify* * *zei·gen[ˈtsaign̩]I. vt▪ jdm etw \zeigen to show sb sthjdm die Richtung/den Weg \zeigen to show sb the way2. (vorführen)▪ [jdm] jdn/etw \zeigen to show [sb] sb/sthes jdm zeigen (fam) to show sbWirkung \zeigen to have an effectInteresse/Reue \zeigen to show interest/regretseine Gefühle [nicht] \zeigen to [not] show one's feelingsguten Willen \zeigen to show good willMut \zeigen to show courageII. vi1. (deuten/hinweisen) to pointnach rechts/oben/hinten \zeigen to point right [or to the right]/upwards/to the backnach Norden \zeigen to point north [or to the north]der Zeiger der Benzinuhr zeigt auf „leer“ the needle on the fuel gauge reads “empty”▪ \zeigen, dass to show that, to be a sign thatIII. vrkomm, zeig dich mal! let me see what you look likeam Himmel zeigten sich die ersten Wolken the first clouds appeared in the sky* * *1.transitives Verb point2.[mit dem Finger/einem Stock] auf jemanden/etwas zeigen — point [one's finger/a stick] at somebody/something
transitives Verb showjemandem etwas zeigen — show somebody something; show something to somebody; (jemanden zu etwas hinführen) show somebody to something
dem werd' ich's zeigen! — (ugs.) I'll show him!
3.zeig mal, was du kannst — show [us] what you can do
reflexives Verb1) (sich sehen lassen) appeares wird sich zeigen, wer schuld war — time will tell who was responsible
es hat sich gezeigt, dass... — it turned out that...
* * *A. v/tjemandem etwas zeigen show sb sth, show sth to sb;jemandem die Stadt zeigen show sb ([a]round) the town ( oder city), show sb the sights;zeig mal, was du kannst! come on, show us what you can do;zeig mir jemanden, der es besser kann I’d like to see anyone do better;lass dir von ihr zeigen, wie’s geht let her show you how it’s done;2. (anzeigen) show, indicate;das Thermometer zeigt 20° the thermometer is showing 20°;was zeigt die Waage? what do the scales (US does the scale) say?3. geh (sehen lassen) show;die Blumen zeigen schon Knospen the flowers are beginning to show their buds;was zeigt das Foto? what is the photo of?, what does the photo show?seinen Ärger deutlich zeigen make it obvious how angry one is;jemandem seine Liebe zeigen show one’s love for sb;sie kann i-e Gefühle nicht zeigen she finds it hard to express her feelings;deine Antwort zeigt (mir), dass du nichts verstanden hast it’s clear (to me) from your answer that you haven’t understood anything;die Erfahrung zeigt, dass … experience shows ( oder proves) that …B. v/i1. Person, Pfeil etc: point;mit der Maus auf etwas zeigen point the mouse at sth;nach Norden zeigen point north; Fenster etc: face north;zur Tür zeigen point to the door;sich so hinstellen, dass das Gesicht zur Wand zeigt stand facing the wall, position o.s. so as to be facing the wall; → Finger2.zeig mal let’s see, let’s have a lookC. v/r1. (sichtbar werden) show (itself); Person: show o.s.; (erscheinen) appear, come out; plötzlich: turn up;die ersten Sterne zeigten sich the stars were beginning to come out, the first stars were visible in the sky;sich mit jemandem zeigen be seen with sb;sich in der Öffentlichkeit zeigen appear in public, make a public appearance;so kann ich mich nicht zeigen I can’t go out ( oder let myself be seen) in this state2. fig (sich erweisen) prove (to be);sich zeigen als prove (o.s.) to be;sich dankbar/freundlich zeigen be grateful/friendly;es zeigte sich, dass … it turned out that …;daran zeigt sich, dass … this shows that …;da zeigt sich wieder einmal, dass … it just goes to show that …;es wird sich ja zeigen we shall see, time will tell;jetzt zeigt sich, dass es so nicht geht it’s now apparent that this is not the right way;früh zeigte sich sein Talent zum Schriftsteller he showed an early talent for writing; → erkenntlich 2, Seite 3 etc* * *1.transitives Verb point2.[mit dem Finger/einem Stock] auf jemanden/etwas zeigen — point [one's finger/a stick] at somebody/something
transitives Verb showjemandem etwas zeigen — show somebody something; show something to somebody; (jemanden zu etwas hinführen) show somebody to something
dem werd' ich's zeigen! — (ugs.) I'll show him!
3.zeig mal, was du kannst — show [us] what you can do
reflexives Verb1) (sich sehen lassen) appeares wird sich zeigen, wer schuld war — time will tell who was responsible
es hat sich gezeigt, dass... — it turned out that...
* * *v.to evince v.to exhibit v.to expose v.to offer v.to point v.to show v.(§ p.,p.p.: showed)or p.p.: shown•) -
16 quedar
v.1 to be left, to remain.¿queda azúcar? is there any sugar left?nos quedan 100 pesos we have 100 pesos left¿cuánto queda para León? how much farther is it to León?quedan dos vueltas para que termine la carrera there are two laps to go until the end of the racequedar por hacer to remain to be donequeda por fregar el suelo the floor has still to be cleanedAlgo queda Something is left, something remains.Queda un solo carro There is only one car.Eso queda lejos This is far away.2 to remain, to stay.el viaje quedó en proyecto the trip never got beyond the planning stage¡esto no puede o no va a quedar así! I'm not going to let it rest at this!3 to look.te queda un poco corto el traje your suit is a bit too shortquedar bien/mal a alguien to look good/bad on somebodyquedar bien/mal con algo to go well/badly with something4 to be (informal) (estar situado).queda por las afueras it's somewhere on the outskirts¿por dónde queda? whereabouts is it?5 to keep on, to keep.Ella quedó trabajando She kept on working.6 to fit.Esta camisa me queda (bien) This shirts fits (well).Queda bien It fits well.7 to be left with, to have left, to have.Me quedó un dolar solamente I was left with one dollar only.8 to get, to become.Ella quedó alegre She got happy, she became happy.El caso quedó muy claro The case became very clear.9 to leave.Se me quedó mi sombrero I left my hat.10 to act, to perform, to come across, to do one's part.Quedé muy bien en la reunión I acted [did my part] very well at the meeting.11 to be still pending to.Queda pintar It is still pending to paint.12 to be left to be done.13 to be for.Me queda muy difícil It is very difficult for me.14 to make an appointment.* * *1 (permanecer) to remain, stay2 figurado (terminar) to end3 (cita) to arrange to meet4 (resultado de algo) to be■ al morir sus padres quedó solo en la vida when his parents died he was left all alone in the world5 (favorecer) to look, fit■ ¿qué tal me queda? does it suit me?, how does it look on me?6 (estar situado) to be■ ¿por dónde queda? whereabouts is it?7 (restar) to be left, remain8 (faltar) to be, be still9 quedar en (convenir) to agree to10 quedar por + inf not to have been + past participle■ la cama quedó por hacer the bed had not been made, the bed was left unmade■ queda por ver si llegarán a algún acuerdo it remains to be seen whether they will come to some agreement11 quedar + gerundio to be, remain1 (permanecer) to remain, stay, be2 (resultado de algo) to be, remain3 eufemístico (morirse) to die4 (mar, viento) to become calm; (viento) to drop5 quedarse con (retener algo) to keep\ahí quedó la cosa that's the way it was left¿en qué quedamos? so what's it to be?no quedar títere con cabeza familiar to leave nothing intact'Queda de usted atentamente...' (en cartas) "Yours faithfully..."quedar a deber algo to owe somethingquedar alguien bien/mal to make a good/bad impressionquedar como un señor/una señora familiar to create a very good impressionquedarse atrás figurado to be left behindquedarse con alguien familiar to make a fool of somebody, have somebody onquedarse con la boca abierta figurado to be dumbfounded, be stunnedquedarse con las ganas de algo figurado to go without somethingquedarse en blanco to go blankquedarse sin algo to run out of somethingquedarse sin blanca familiar to be brokequedarse tan tranquilo,-a familiar not to bat an eyelidquedar en nada to come to nothing* * *verb1) to remain2) fit, suit3) be left4) suit•- quedarse* * *Para expresiones como quedarse tan ancho, quedarse con las ganas, quedársele grabado algn, quedarse helado, quedarse parado, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [indicando lugar] to be¿por dónde queda Correos? — where's the post office?
2) [indicando posición]•
quedar [atrás], no quieren quedar atrás en la carrera espacial — they don't want to be left behind {o} fall behind in the space race3) [indicando resultado]a) [con adjetivos, adverbios, locuciones preposicionales, participios]•
quedar [ciego] — to go blind•
quedar [huérfano] — to be orphaned•
quedar [viuda]/[viudo] — to be widowed, lose one's husband/wifeb)• quedar [en] algo, ¿en qué quedó la conversación? — how did the conversation end?
c)• quedar [sin], miles de personas han quedado sin hogar — thousands of people have been left homeless
la reconstrucción del puente ha quedado sin hacer por falta de presupuesto — the rebuilding of the bridge has been abandoned because of a shortage of funds
4) [en el trato, al hablar]•
quedar [bien], regalando flores siempre queda uno bien — taking flowers always makes a good impression•
quedar [mal], nos hiciste quedar mal haciendo esas preguntas — you made us look bad by asking those questions•
quedar [por] algo — to be left looking like sthaunque fue idea de todos, yo quedé por el culpable — although everyone was to blame, it ended up looking as if it was my fault
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quedar en [ridículo], ha quedado en ridículo — he ended up looking a foolquería que su marido quedara en ridículo — she wanted to make her husband look a fool, she wanted to show her husband up
5) (=permanecer) to stayquedo a la espera de sus noticias — [en carta] I look forward to hearing from you
6) (=haber todavía) to be left¿queda algo de la cena? — is there any dinner left?
de la ciudad solo queda el castillo — all that remains {o} is left of the city is the castle
se me cayó un poco de vino, pero no ha quedado ninguna mancha — I spilt some wine, but it didn't leave a stain
si a 8 le quito 2, quedan 6 — if I take 2 from 8, I'm left with {o} it leaves 6
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quedarle [a algn], ¿le quedan entradas para esta noche? — do you have any tickets left for tonight?•
quedar [a deber] algo — to owe sthno tenía suficiente y tuve que quedarle a deber — I didn't have enough money on me, so I had to owe him
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quedan pocos días [para] la fiesta — the party is only a few days away•
quedar [por] hacer, nos queda por pagar la luz — we still have to pay the electricity bill•
no me queda más [remedio] — I have no alternative (left)que no quede —
por mí que no quede, yo he ayudado en lo que he podido — it won't be for want of trying on my part, I helped as much as I could
7) (Educ) [asignatura]8) [ropa] (=ser la talla) to fit; (=sentar) to suit¿qué tal (de grande) te queda el vestido? — does the dress fit you?
no queda bien así/aquí — it doesn't look right like that/here
9)• quedar [en] (=acordar) —
¿quedamos en eso, entonces? — we'll do that, then, all right?
quedar en {o} LAm de hacer algo — to agree to do sth
quedaron en esperar unos días antes de tomar una decisión definitiva — they agreed to wait a few days before taking a final decision
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quedar en [que] — to agree that¿en qué quedamos? ¿lo compras o no? — so what's it to be then? are you going to buy it or not?
10) (=citarse) to arrange to meethabíamos quedado, pero no se presentó — we had arranged to meet, but he didn't turn up
¿quedamos a las cuatro? — shall we meet at four?
¿cómo quedamos? — where shall we meet and what time?
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quedar [con] algn — to arrange to meet sb¿quedamos con ella en la parada? — shall we meet her at the bus stop?
2.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (en un estado, una situación)quedar viudo/viuda — to be widowed
quedar sin hogar/en la miseria — to be left homeless/destitute
ha quedado acordado que... — it has been agreed that...
¿dónde quedamos la clase pasada? — where did we get (up) to in the last class?
¿quién quedó en primer/último lugar? — who was o came first/last?; (+ me/te/le etc)
me quedó muy claro que... — it was quite clear to me that...
si no vamos, quedamos mal — it'll look bad if we don't go
quedó en ridículo — ( por culpa propia) he made a fool of himself; ( por culpa ajena) he was made to look a fool
3) ( permanecer)¿queda alguien adentro? — is there anyone left inside?
quedamos a la espera de su confirmación — (frml) we await your confirmation (frml)
quedo a sus gratas órdenes — (frml) (Corresp) Sincerely yours (AmE), Yours faithfully (BrE)
quedar EN algo: todo quedó en suspenso everything was left in the air; nuestros planes quedaron en nada our plans came to nothing; quedar atrás — persona to fall behind; rencillas/problemas to be in the past
4) (+ me/te/le etc)a) tamaño/tallame queda grande/largo/apretado — it's too big/long/tight for me
la talla 12 le queda bien — the size 12 fits (you/him) fine
b) ( sentar)el azul/ese peinado te queda muy bien — blue/that hairdo really suits you
5)a) (acordar, convenir)quedar EN algo: ¿en qué quedaron? what did you decide?; ¿entonces en qué quedamos? so, what's happening, then?; quedamos en que yo iría we agreed o arranged that I would go; quedar EN or (AmL) DE + INF: quedaron en no decirle nada they agreed o decided not to tell him anything; quedó en venir a las nueve — she said she would come at nine
b) ( citarse)¿a qué hora/dónde quedamos? — what time/where shall we meet?
6) ( estar situado) to bequeda justo enfrente de la estación — it's right opposite the station; (+ me/te/le etc)
me queda muy lejos/cerca — it's very far/near from where I live (o work etc)
7) (en 3a pers)a) ( haber todavía)¿queda café? — is there any coffee left?
sólo quedan las ruinas — only the ruins remain; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿te queda algo de dinero? — do you have any money left?
¿te queda alguna duda? — is there anything you still don't understand?
b) ( sobrar) comida/vino to be left (over)8) ( faltar)¿cuántos kilómetros quedan? — how many kilometers are there to go?; (+ me/te/le etc)
2.quedar POR + INF: queda mucho por ver/visitar there is still a lot to see/visit; aún quedan estudiantes por pagar there are still some students who haven't paid; (+ me/te/le etc) aún me queda todo esto por hacer I still have all this to do; no me/le queda otra (AmL fam) I have/he has no choice; por... que no quede (Esp fam): venga, por intentarlo que no quede come on, let's at least give it a try; hazlo, por mí que no quede — go ahead, don't let me stop you
1) quedarse v pron2)a) ( en un lugar) to stayquedarse en casa/en la cama — to stay at home/in bed
se quedaron en París/en un hotel — they stayed in Paris/in a hotel
b) (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl)quédate tranquilo, yo me ocuparé del asunto — relax, I'll take care of it
¿te quedaste con hambre? — are you still hungry?
se me quedó mirando — he sat/stood there staring at me, he just stared at me
de repente el motor se quedó — (AmL) the engine suddenly died on me
3) (+ me/te/le etc)a) (fam) ( memorizar)b) (Andes) ( olvidarse)c) (Esp) ( llegar a ser)4)quedarse CON algo: se quedó con mi libro she kept my book; entre él y su mujer no sé con cuál me quedo there's not much to choose between him and his wife; me quedo con éste I'll take this one; quedarse con alguien — (Esp fam) ( engañarlo) to take somebody for a ride (colloq)
* * *= remain.Ex. Needless to say, any errors which remain are entirely our responsibility.----* aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda = You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.* el que lo encuentre se lo queda = finders keepers.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* hacer que Uno se quede dormido = put + Nombre + to sleep.* hacer una marca para indicar el lugar donde uno se ha quedado leyen = mark + Posesivo + place.* mecer a Alguien hasta que quede dormido = rock + Nombre + to sleep.* mente + quedarse en blanco = mind + go blank.* mientras queden = while stocks last.* Nombre de Lugar + quedarse chico = outgrow + Nombre de Lugar.* no quedarse ahí = there + be + more to it than that.* para que quede más claro = for main effects.* quedar Algo a Alguien = be left with.* quedar anulado con el paso del tiempo = be overtaken by events.* quedar atrapado = get + caught.* quedar constatado = go on + record.* quedar deshecho = go to + pieces.* quedar destrozado = go to + pieces.* quedar en segundo plano = come in + a poor second.* quedar en suspenso = go into + abeyance.* quedar exempto de = discharge from.* quedar + Expresión Temporal = be + Expresión Temporal + off.* quedar igual = remain + the same.* quedar impactado = be impressed.* quedar impresionado = be impressed.* quedar impune = go + scot-free, go + scot-free, get away + scot-free.* quedar inpune = go + unpunished.* quedar libre = become + vacant.* quedar mal = lose + face.* quedar muchísimo por hacer = a great deal more needs to be done.* quedar mucho más por hacer = much more needs to be done.* quedar mucho (para) = have + a long way to go (before), there + be + a long way to go (before).* quedar mucho por conocer = there + be + a great deal yet to be learned, there + be + still a great deal to be learned.* quedar mucho por hacer = more needs to be done, have + a long way to go.* quedar mucho por saber = there + be + a great deal yet to be learned, there + be + still a great deal to be learned.* quedar patas arriba = flip-flop.* quedar pendiente = remain, remain + to be done.* quedar peor = be a little worse prepared, be a little worse off.* quedar poco (para) = have + a short way to go (before).* quedar por hacer = remain + to be done.* quedar por + Infinitivo = remain + to be + Participio.* quedar por ver = be an open question, remain + to be seen.* quedar registrado = go on + record.* quedarse = stay, stay behind, board.* quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta = be stranded on a desert island.* quedarse a dormir en la casa de un amigo = sleepover.* quedarse afónico = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse al margen = stand by.* quedarse a medias = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* quedarse anodadado = be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse anticuado = date.* quedarse arriba = sit on + top.* quedarse atascado = get + stuck.* quedarse atónito = be astonished, be bowled over, stun into + speechlessness.* quedarse atrancado = get + stuck.* quedarse atrás = fall behind, hang back, trail, trail behind, be behind.* quedarse boquiabierto = give + a gasp of, eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedarse completamente atónito = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.* quedarse con = pocket, cream off.* quedarse con el culo al aire = come + unstuck.* quedarse congelado = be frozen stiff.* quedarse corto = stop + short of, fall + short, fall + short of.* quedarse dentro de casa = stay + indoors.* quedarse de piedra = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.* quedarse dormido = fall + asleep, doze off, nod off, drop off to + sleep, go to + sleep.* quedarse dormido al volante = fall + asleep at the wheel.* quedarse embarazada = become + pregnant, be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* quedarse en = stick at.* quedarse en blanco = go + blank, mind + go blank.* quedarse encallado = be stranded.* quedarse en casa = stay + indoors.* quedarse en el camino = fall by + the wayside.* quedarse en el mismo sitio = stay + put.* quedarse en el sitio = die + there and then.* quedarse en estado = become + pregnant.* quedarse en la cama hasta tarde = have + a lie-in.* quedarse en la estacada = be left out on a limb.* quedarse en la ignorancia = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* quedarse en silencio = fall + silent, lapse into + silence.* quedarse en tablas = split down the middle.* quedarse estancado = stagnate.* quedarse estupefacto = stun into + speechlessness, eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, be speechless, be gobsmacked, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedar segundo = come off + second-best.* quedarse hecho polvo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* quedarse helado = be frozen stiff.* quedarse huérfano = orphan.* quedarse igual = be none the wiser.* quedarse impresionado = be bowled over.* quedarse inamovible = stay in + place.* quedarse inmóvil = stay + still.* quedarse levantado = stay up.* quedarse mudo = be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse obsoleto = be overtaken by events, outgrow.* quedarse parado = stand + still, stand by.* quedarse pasmado = stun.* quedarse patidifuso = eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedarse patitieso = freeze to + death.* quedarse pequeño = overflow.* quedarse prendado = smite.* quedarse prendado de = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to.* quedarse prendado por = take + a liking to.* quedarse preñada = become + pregnant, have + a bun in the oven.* quedarse quieto = stand + still, stand by.* quedarse ronco = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sin = run + short (of), miss out on, run out of, run out.* quedarse sin aliento = run out of + breath.* quedarse sin conocimiento = lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out.* quedarse sin fuelle = run out of + steam.* quedarse sin fuerza = lose + steam.* quedarse sin gas = lose + steam.* quedarse sin habla = stun into + speechlessness, be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse sin negocio = go out of + business.* quedarse sin palabras = stun into + speechlessness, be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* quedarse sin sentido = lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out.* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* quedarse sin voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sorprendido por = be amazed by, be amazed at.* quedarse tan fresco = not bat an eyelash, not bat an eyelid.* quedarse tieso = be frozen stiff.* quedarse tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* quedarse tirado = be stranded.* quedarse varado = get + stuck, be stranded.* quedarse viudo = widow.* quedar sin castigo = go + unpunished.* quedar un poco = be some way off.* quedar un poco perjudicado = be a little worse prepared, be a little worse off.* quedar vacante = become + vacant.* quedar vacío = empty.* que no queda bien = ill-fitting.* que queda = surviving.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.* según quedó indicado en = as was pointed out in.* siempre queda una esperanza = where there's life there's hope.* si queda tiempo = time permitting.* todo queda en casa = all in the family.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (en un estado, una situación)quedar viudo/viuda — to be widowed
quedar sin hogar/en la miseria — to be left homeless/destitute
ha quedado acordado que... — it has been agreed that...
¿dónde quedamos la clase pasada? — where did we get (up) to in the last class?
¿quién quedó en primer/último lugar? — who was o came first/last?; (+ me/te/le etc)
me quedó muy claro que... — it was quite clear to me that...
si no vamos, quedamos mal — it'll look bad if we don't go
quedó en ridículo — ( por culpa propia) he made a fool of himself; ( por culpa ajena) he was made to look a fool
3) ( permanecer)¿queda alguien adentro? — is there anyone left inside?
quedamos a la espera de su confirmación — (frml) we await your confirmation (frml)
quedo a sus gratas órdenes — (frml) (Corresp) Sincerely yours (AmE), Yours faithfully (BrE)
quedar EN algo: todo quedó en suspenso everything was left in the air; nuestros planes quedaron en nada our plans came to nothing; quedar atrás — persona to fall behind; rencillas/problemas to be in the past
4) (+ me/te/le etc)a) tamaño/tallame queda grande/largo/apretado — it's too big/long/tight for me
la talla 12 le queda bien — the size 12 fits (you/him) fine
b) ( sentar)el azul/ese peinado te queda muy bien — blue/that hairdo really suits you
5)a) (acordar, convenir)quedar EN algo: ¿en qué quedaron? what did you decide?; ¿entonces en qué quedamos? so, what's happening, then?; quedamos en que yo iría we agreed o arranged that I would go; quedar EN or (AmL) DE + INF: quedaron en no decirle nada they agreed o decided not to tell him anything; quedó en venir a las nueve — she said she would come at nine
b) ( citarse)¿a qué hora/dónde quedamos? — what time/where shall we meet?
6) ( estar situado) to bequeda justo enfrente de la estación — it's right opposite the station; (+ me/te/le etc)
me queda muy lejos/cerca — it's very far/near from where I live (o work etc)
7) (en 3a pers)a) ( haber todavía)¿queda café? — is there any coffee left?
sólo quedan las ruinas — only the ruins remain; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿te queda algo de dinero? — do you have any money left?
¿te queda alguna duda? — is there anything you still don't understand?
b) ( sobrar) comida/vino to be left (over)8) ( faltar)¿cuántos kilómetros quedan? — how many kilometers are there to go?; (+ me/te/le etc)
2.quedar POR + INF: queda mucho por ver/visitar there is still a lot to see/visit; aún quedan estudiantes por pagar there are still some students who haven't paid; (+ me/te/le etc) aún me queda todo esto por hacer I still have all this to do; no me/le queda otra (AmL fam) I have/he has no choice; por... que no quede (Esp fam): venga, por intentarlo que no quede come on, let's at least give it a try; hazlo, por mí que no quede — go ahead, don't let me stop you
1) quedarse v pron2)a) ( en un lugar) to stayquedarse en casa/en la cama — to stay at home/in bed
se quedaron en París/en un hotel — they stayed in Paris/in a hotel
b) (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl)quédate tranquilo, yo me ocuparé del asunto — relax, I'll take care of it
¿te quedaste con hambre? — are you still hungry?
se me quedó mirando — he sat/stood there staring at me, he just stared at me
de repente el motor se quedó — (AmL) the engine suddenly died on me
3) (+ me/te/le etc)a) (fam) ( memorizar)b) (Andes) ( olvidarse)c) (Esp) ( llegar a ser)4)quedarse CON algo: se quedó con mi libro she kept my book; entre él y su mujer no sé con cuál me quedo there's not much to choose between him and his wife; me quedo con éste I'll take this one; quedarse con alguien — (Esp fam) ( engañarlo) to take somebody for a ride (colloq)
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* aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda = You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.* el que lo encuentre se lo queda = finders keepers.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* hacer que Uno se quede dormido = put + Nombre + to sleep.* hacer una marca para indicar el lugar donde uno se ha quedado leyen = mark + Posesivo + place.* mecer a Alguien hasta que quede dormido = rock + Nombre + to sleep.* mente + quedarse en blanco = mind + go blank.* mientras queden = while stocks last.* Nombre de Lugar + quedarse chico = outgrow + Nombre de Lugar.* no quedarse ahí = there + be + more to it than that.* para que quede más claro = for main effects.* quedar Algo a Alguien = be left with.* quedar anulado con el paso del tiempo = be overtaken by events.* quedar atrapado = get + caught.* quedar constatado = go on + record.* quedar deshecho = go to + pieces.* quedar destrozado = go to + pieces.* quedar en segundo plano = come in + a poor second.* quedar en suspenso = go into + abeyance.* quedar exempto de = discharge from.* quedar + Expresión Temporal = be + Expresión Temporal + off.* quedar igual = remain + the same.* quedar impactado = be impressed.* quedar impresionado = be impressed.* quedar impune = go + scot-free, go + scot-free, get away + scot-free.* quedar inpune = go + unpunished.* quedar libre = become + vacant.* quedar mal = lose + face.* quedar muchísimo por hacer = a great deal more needs to be done.* quedar mucho más por hacer = much more needs to be done.* quedar mucho (para) = have + a long way to go (before), there + be + a long way to go (before).* quedar mucho por conocer = there + be + a great deal yet to be learned, there + be + still a great deal to be learned.* quedar mucho por hacer = more needs to be done, have + a long way to go.* quedar mucho por saber = there + be + a great deal yet to be learned, there + be + still a great deal to be learned.* quedar patas arriba = flip-flop.* quedar pendiente = remain, remain + to be done.* quedar peor = be a little worse prepared, be a little worse off.* quedar poco (para) = have + a short way to go (before).* quedar por hacer = remain + to be done.* quedar por + Infinitivo = remain + to be + Participio.* quedar por ver = be an open question, remain + to be seen.* quedar registrado = go on + record.* quedarse = stay, stay behind, board.* quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta = be stranded on a desert island.* quedarse a dormir en la casa de un amigo = sleepover.* quedarse afónico = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse al margen = stand by.* quedarse a medias = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* quedarse anodadado = be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse anticuado = date.* quedarse arriba = sit on + top.* quedarse atascado = get + stuck.* quedarse atónito = be astonished, be bowled over, stun into + speechlessness.* quedarse atrancado = get + stuck.* quedarse atrás = fall behind, hang back, trail, trail behind, be behind.* quedarse boquiabierto = give + a gasp of, eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedarse completamente atónito = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.* quedarse con = pocket, cream off.* quedarse con el culo al aire = come + unstuck.* quedarse congelado = be frozen stiff.* quedarse corto = stop + short of, fall + short, fall + short of.* quedarse dentro de casa = stay + indoors.* quedarse de piedra = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.* quedarse dormido = fall + asleep, doze off, nod off, drop off to + sleep, go to + sleep.* quedarse dormido al volante = fall + asleep at the wheel.* quedarse embarazada = become + pregnant, be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* quedarse en = stick at.* quedarse en blanco = go + blank, mind + go blank.* quedarse encallado = be stranded.* quedarse en casa = stay + indoors.* quedarse en el camino = fall by + the wayside.* quedarse en el mismo sitio = stay + put.* quedarse en el sitio = die + there and then.* quedarse en estado = become + pregnant.* quedarse en la cama hasta tarde = have + a lie-in.* quedarse en la estacada = be left out on a limb.* quedarse en la ignorancia = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* quedarse en silencio = fall + silent, lapse into + silence.* quedarse en tablas = split down the middle.* quedarse estancado = stagnate.* quedarse estupefacto = stun into + speechlessness, eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, be speechless, be gobsmacked, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedar segundo = come off + second-best.* quedarse hecho polvo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* quedarse helado = be frozen stiff.* quedarse huérfano = orphan.* quedarse igual = be none the wiser.* quedarse impresionado = be bowled over.* quedarse inamovible = stay in + place.* quedarse inmóvil = stay + still.* quedarse levantado = stay up.* quedarse mudo = be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse obsoleto = be overtaken by events, outgrow.* quedarse parado = stand + still, stand by.* quedarse pasmado = stun.* quedarse patidifuso = eyes + pop (out), Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + head, Posesivo + eyes + pop out of + Posesivo + socket.* quedarse patitieso = freeze to + death.* quedarse pequeño = overflow.* quedarse prendado = smite.* quedarse prendado de = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to.* quedarse prendado por = take + a liking to.* quedarse preñada = become + pregnant, have + a bun in the oven.* quedarse quieto = stand + still, stand by.* quedarse ronco = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sin = run + short (of), miss out on, run out of, run out.* quedarse sin aliento = run out of + breath.* quedarse sin conocimiento = lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out.* quedarse sin fuelle = run out of + steam.* quedarse sin fuerza = lose + steam.* quedarse sin gas = lose + steam.* quedarse sin habla = stun into + speechlessness, be speechless, be gobsmacked.* quedarse sin negocio = go out of + business.* quedarse sin palabras = stun into + speechlessness, be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* quedarse sin sentido = lose + Posesivo + consciousness, pass out.* quedarse sin suerte = run out of + luck, luck + run out.* quedarse sin voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sorprendido por = be amazed by, be amazed at.* quedarse tan fresco = not bat an eyelash, not bat an eyelid.* quedarse tieso = be frozen stiff.* quedarse tieso de frío = be frozen stiff.* quedarse tirado = be stranded.* quedarse varado = get + stuck, be stranded.* quedarse viudo = widow.* quedar sin castigo = go + unpunished.* quedar un poco = be some way off.* quedar un poco perjudicado = be a little worse prepared, be a little worse off.* quedar vacante = become + vacant.* quedar vacío = empty.* que no queda bien = ill-fitting.* que queda = surviving.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* que quede entre nosotros = between you and me, between ourselves.* según quedó indicado en = as was pointed out in.* siempre queda una esperanza = where there's life there's hope.* si queda tiempo = time permitting.* todo queda en casa = all in the family.* * *quedar [A1 ]viA(en un estado, una situación): quedó viuda muy joven she was widowed o she lost her husband when she was very youngquedó huérfano a los siete años he was orphaned when he was seven years oldtuvo un ataque y quedó paralítico he had a stroke and was left paralyzedcientos de familias quedaron sin hogar/en la miseria hundreds of families were left homeless/destitutelas calles quedaron desiertas the streets were left desertedel sombrero quedó hecho un acordeón the hat was o got squashed flatel coche ha quedado como nuevo the car is as good as new (now)algunas fotos quedaron mal some of the photos came out badlyha quedado precioso pintado de blanco it looks beautiful painted whiteha quedado acordado que … it has been agreed that …y que esto quede bien claro and I want to make this quite clear¿cómo quedó la cosa? ¿quién tenía razón? what happened in the end? who was right?¿dónde quedamos la clase pasada? where did we get (up) to in the last class?¿quién quedó en primer/último lugar? who was o who came first/last?(+ me/te/le etc): no me había quedado claro y se lo pregunté otra vez I hadn't quite understood o I hadn't got things quite clear, so I asked him againel postre te quedó riquísimo that dessert (you made) was deliciousB(en la opinión de los demás): si no vamos, quedamos mal it'll look bad if we don't goquedarás muy bien con ese regalo it's a lovely present, they'll be delightedme hiciste quedar muy mal diciendo eso you really showed me up saying thatse emborrachó y nos hizo quedar mal a todos he got drunk and embarrassed us allquedó en ridículo (por culpa propia) he made a fool of himself; (por culpa ajena) he was made to look a foolquedar mal/bien con algn: si no voy quedaré mal con ellos they won't think much of me o it won't go down very well if I don't turn upno se puede quedar bien con todo el mundo you can't please everybodylos invitó a todos para no quedar mal con nadie he invited them all so as not to offend anyone o to cause any offense*C(permanecer): quedaron en casa they stayed at home¿queda alguien adentro? is there anyone left inside?le quedó la cicatriz she was left with a scarlo lavé pero le quedó la mancha I washed it but the stain didn't come outesto no puede quedar así we can't leave/I'm not going to leave things like thisquedo a sus gratas órdenes ( frml) ( Corresp) Sincerely yours ( AmE), Yours faithfully o ( frml) I remain, yours faithfully ( BrE)le quedo a deber 5 euros I owe you 5 eurosquedar EN algo:todo ha quedado en un mero proyecto none of it has got beyond the planning stagetodos nuestros planes quedaron en nada all our plans came to nothingquedar atrás: pronto quedó atrás he soon fell behindhemos tenido nuestras diferencias pero todo eso ha quedado atrás we've had our differences but all that's behind us now o that's all water under the bridge nowD (+ me/te/le etc)1«tamaño/talla»: me queda grande/largo/apretado it's too big/long/tight for mela talla 12 le queda bien or (Col, Méx) le queda the size 12 fits (you/him) fine2(sentar): el azul te queda muy bien blue really suits you, you look really good in blueese peinado le quedaba muy bien that hairstyle really suited her, her hair looked really good like thatese vestido te queda estupendo that dress looks fantastic on you, you look great in that dressA (acordar, convenir) quedar EN algo:quedamos en eso, vienes tú a mi casa let's do that, then, you come to my house, so that's agreed, you're coming to my house¿al final en qué quedaron? what did you decide/arrange/agree in the end?¿en qué quedamos? ¿lo quieres o no? well o so, do you want it or not?¿entonces en qué quedamos? ¿nos vemos mañana o no? so, what's happening, then? are we meeting tomorrow or not?quedar EN + INFor ( AmL) quedar DE + INF:quedaron en no decirle nada they agreed o decided not to tell him anythingquedó en venir a las nueve she said she would come at nine, she arranged to come at ninequedar EN QUE:quedamos en que iría él a recogerlo we agreed o arranged that he would go and pick it upB(citarse): me tengo que ir porque he quedado con Rafael I have to go because I've arranged to meet Rafael¿a qué hora/dónde quedamos? what time/where shall we meet?quedé con unos amigos para cenar I arranged to meet some friends for dinner, I arranged to go out for dinner with some friendsSentido III (estar situado) to bequeda justo enfrente de la estación it's right opposite the station(+ me/te/le etc): puedo ir yo, me queda muy cerca I can go, it's very near where I live ( o work etc)A1(haber todavía): no queda café there's no coffee leftno quedan entradas there are no tickets leftsólo quedan las ruinas only the ruins remain(+ me/te/le etc): es el único pariente que me queda he is the only relative I have left, he is my only living relative¿te queda algo de dinero? do you have any money left?¿te ha quedado alguna duda? is there anything you still don't understand?me han quedado dos asignaturas (pendientes) I have to make up two subjects o take two subjects over ( AmE), I have to retake two subjects ( BrE)no nos queda más remedio que ir we have no alternative o no choice but to go, we'll just have to goya no me quedan fuerzas para seguir I no longer have the strength to go on, I don't have the strength to go on any moreme queda la satisfacción de haber cumplido con mi deber I have the satisfaction of having done my duty2 (sobrar) to be left, be left overme comí la ensalada que había quedado del almuerzo I ate up the salad that was left (over) from lunchel vino que quede se puede guardar para la próxima fiesta we can keep any wine that's left (over) for the next partyB1(faltar): quedan cinco minutos para que acabe la clase there are five minutes to go to o five minutes left to the end of the class¿cuántos kilómetros quedan? how many kilometers are there to go?, how far is it now?(+ me/te/le etc): todavía le quedan dos años he still has two years to go o do¡ánimo! ¡ya te queda poco para terminar! come on! you've almost finished!2 quedar POR + INF:quedan tres pacientes por ver there are three more patients to be seenaún queda gente por pagar some people haven't paid yet, some people still haven't paid(+ me/te/le etc): aún me queda todo esto por hacer I still have all this to dopor … que no quede ( Esp fam): venga, por intentarlo que no quede come on, let's at least give it a tryhazlo, por mí que no quede go ahead, don't let me stop you■ quedarseA1 (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):te estás quedando calvo you're going baldse quedó huérfana/sorda a los seis años she was orphaned/she went deaf when she was six years oldcuando se fue me quedé muy sola when he left I felt very lonelyme quedé helado cuando me lo dijo I was staggered when she told mequédate tranquilo, yo me ocuparé del asunto don't (you) worry about it, I'll take care of itme quedé dormido en el sofá I fell asleep on the sofa2quedarse con/sin algo: ¿te has quedado con hambre? are you still hungry?me quedé sin postre I didn't get any dessertse ha quedado sin trabajo she's out of work, she's lost her jobme quedé sin saber qué había pasado I never did find out what had happened3( Esp) (llegar a ser) (+ me/te/le etc): el vestido se te ha quedado corto the dress is too short on you nowla casa se les está quedando pequeña the house is getting (to be) too small for them4 (olvidarse) (+ me/te/le etc):se me quedó el paraguas I left my umbrella behindB1(permanecer): pienso quedarme soltera I intend to stay singleno me gusta quedarme sola en casa I don't like being (left) on my own o being alone in the houseno te quedes ahí parado y haz algo don't just stand there, do something!nos quedamos charlando toda la noche we spent the whole night chattingse me quedó mirando he sat/stood there staring at me, he just stared at mela escena se me ha quedado grabada en la memoria the scene has remained engraved o is engraved on my memoryiba para pintor pero se quedó en profesor de dibujo he set out to be a painter but he ended up as an art teacherse quedó en la mesa de operaciones ( euf); he died on the operating tablede repente el motor se quedó ( AmL); the engine suddenly died on me2 (en un lugar) to stayquédate aquí stay hereme quedé a dormir en su casa I spent o stayed the night at his housenos quedamos en un hotel/en casa de unos amigos we stayed at a hotel/with some friendsse tuvo que quedar en el hospital una semana más she had to stay o remain in (the) hospital for another weekse quedó en casa/en la cama todo el día she stayed at home/in bed all dayA ‹cambio/lápiz› to keepquédatelo, yo tengo otro keep it, I have another onequedarse CON algo:quédate con la foto si quieres you can keep the photo o ( colloq) hang on to the photo if you wantse quedó con mi libro she kept my book, she didn't give my book backentre él y su mujer no sé con cuál de los dos me quedo there's not much to choose between him and his wifesi me lo rebaja me quedo con él if you knock something off the price, I'll take it ( colloq)quedarse con algn ( Esp fam) (burlarse de él) to have sb on ( colloq) (engañarlo) to take sb for a ride ( colloq)B( Chi) «pierna/brazo» (+ me/te/le etc): quiso levantarse pero se le quedó la pierna he tried to get up but he couldn't move his legse le queda la pierna al caminar he drags one leg when he walks* * *
quedar ( conjugate quedar) verbo intransitivo
1 (en un estado, una situación):◊ quedar viudo/huérfano to be widowed/orphaned;
quedó paralítico he was left paralyzed;
el coche quedó como nuevo the car is as good as new (now);
y que esto quede bien claro and I want to make this quite clear;
¿quién quedó en primer lugar? who was o came first?
2 ( en la opinión de los demás):◊ si no voy quedaré mal con ellos it won't go down very well o it'll look bad if I don't turn up;
lo hice para quedar bien con el jefe I did it to get in the boss's good books;
quedé muy bien con el regalo I made a very good impression with my present;
me hiciste quedar muy mal diciendo eso you really showed me up saying that;
nos hizo quedar mal a todos he embarrassed us all;
quedó en ridículo ( por culpa propia) he made a fool of himself;
( por culpa ajena) he was made to look a fool
3 ( permanecer):◊ ¿queda alguien adentro? is there anyone left inside?;
le quedó la cicatriz she was left with a scar;
esto no puede quedar así we can't leave things like this;
nuestros planes quedaron en nada our plans came to nothing;
quedar atrás [ persona] to fall behind;
[rencillas/problemas] to be in the past
4 (+ me/te/le etc)a) [tamaño/talla]:
la talla 12 le queda bien the size 12 fits (you/him) fineb) ( sentar):◊ el azul le queda bien/mal blue suits her/doesn't suit hera) (acordar, convenir):◊ ¿en qué quedaron? what did you decide?;
¿entonces en qué quedamos? so, what's happening, then?;
quedaron en or (AmL) de no decirle nada they agreed o decided not to tell him anything;
quedó en or (AmL) de venir a las nueve she said she would come at nineb) ( citarse):◊ ¿a qué hora quedamos? what time shall we meet?;
quedé con unos amigos para cenar I arranged to meet some friends for dinner
( estar situado) to be;
me queda muy lejos it's very far from where I live (o work etc)
(en 3a pers)
1
◊ ¿te queda algo de dinero? do you have any money left?;
¿queda café? is there any coffee left?;
solo quedan las ruinas only the ruins remain;
no nos queda más remedio que ir we have no choice but to go
2 ( faltar):
¿cuántos kilómetros quedan? how many kilometers are there to go?;
todavía le quedan dos años he still has two years to go o do;
queda mucho por ver there is still a lot to see;
aún me queda todo esto por hacer I still have all this to do;
no me/le queda otra (fam) I have/he has no choice
quedarse verbo pronominal
1
b) (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):
quedarse dormido to fall asleep;
quedarse sin trabajo to lose one's job
2 (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( permanecer):
no me gusta quedarme sola en casa I don't like being alone in the house;
no te quedes ahí parado don't just stand there!;
nos quedamos charlando hasta tarde we went on chatting until late in the evening;
se me quedó mirando he sat/stood there staring at me;
de repente el motor se quedó (AmL) the engine suddenly died on meb) (Andes) ( olvidarse):
c) (Esp) ( llegar a ser):
‹cambio/lápiz› to keep;
me quedo con este I'll take this one
quedar verbo intransitivo
1 (en un estado) quedar bien, (una persona) to make a good impression
(un objeto) to look nice
quedar en ridículo, to make a fool of oneself
2 (en un lugar) to be: mi casa no queda lejos, my house is not far from here
3 (sobrar) to be left: ¿queda más té?, is there any tea left?
4 (faltar) (tiempo) to go: quedan dos días para las vacaciones, there are two days to go till the holidays
5 (convenir) to agree: quedamos en ir al cine, we agreed to go to the cinema
6 (citarse) to meet: quedaré con mi hermana, I'll arrange to meet my sister
7 (una ropa, un peinado, etc) to suit: te queda grande, it's too big for you
' quedar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
betún
- cumplir
- descolgarse
- embarazarse
- enmudecer
- estar
- lucirse
- restar
- sobrar
- sopa
- venir
- aire
- aislado
- anillo
- bailar
- calle
- constar
- descubierto
- desmano
- enganchar
- faltar
- lejísimos
- manifiesto
- mano
- rezagado
- tabla
English:
air
- appal
- appall
- arrange
- date
- egg
- fit
- flu
- gasp
- go
- leave
- lie
- long
- meet
- one-upmanship
- remain
- rest
- side
- smoke
- stand
- stand about
- stand around
- agree
- alternatively
- catch
- come
- get
- keep
- narrow
- out
- over
- place
- remand
- runner
- scar
- scot-free
- show
- strand
- unpunished
- water
- widow
* * *♦ vi1. [permanecer] to remain, to stay;nuestros problemas quedaron sin resolver our problems remained unsolved;los tipos de interés han quedado al mismo nivel interest rates have stayed o remained at the same level;no le quedaron secuelas del accidente he suffered no after-effects from the accident;Andes, RPen el apuro, quedaron los abrigos the coats got left behind o forgotten in the rush;quedo a su entera disposición para cualquier consulta [en cartas] I am available to answer any enquiries you may have;todo quedó en un buen susto she suffered nothing worse than a shock;el viaje quedó en proyecto the trip never got beyond the planning stage;todos nuestros problemas han quedado atrás all our problems are behind us now2. [haber aún] to be left, to remain;¿queda azúcar? is there any sugar left?;no queda azúcar there isn't any sugar left;no nos queda leche we're out of milk;queda gente dentro haciendo el examen there are still some people left inside doing the exam;queda poco del casco antiguo de la ciudad little remains of the old part of the city;nos quedan 50 pesos we have 50 pesos left;lo que quede dáselo al perro give whatever's left over to the dog;no me quedan ganas de seguir hablando I don't feel like talking any more;me queda la esperanza de volver algún día I can only hope that one day I will return;Amno queda otra there's nothing else for it;voy a tener que vender el auto para pagar las cuentas, no queda otra I'm going to have to sell the car to pay the bills, there's nothing else for it3. [faltar]¿cuánto queda para Buenos Aires? how much further is it to Buenos Aires?;quedan dos vueltas para que termine la carrera there are two laps to go until the end of the race;queda poco/un mes para las vacaciones there's not long to go/there's a month to go until the holidays, it's not long/it's a month until the holidays;queda mucho para mi cumpleaños my birthday's a long way off;me quedan dos días para terminar el trabajo I have two days (left) to finish the work;sólo me queda despedirme hasta la próxima semana all that remains is for me to say goodbye until next week;quedar por hacer to remain to be done;queda por fregar el suelo the floor has still to be cleaned;nos quedan bastantes sitios por visitar we still have quite a lot of places to visit4. [mostrarse, dar cierta imagen]quedar bien/mal (con alguien) to make a good/bad impression (on sb);le gusta quedar bien con todo el mundo he likes to keep everyone happy;quedaste estupendamente trayendo flores you made a very good impression by bringing flowers;voy a quedar fatal si no voy it'll look really bad if I don't go;no me hagas quedar mal don't show me up;quedaste como un mentiroso you ended up looking like o you came across like a liar;quedó como un idiota he ended up o he was left looking stupidel cuadro queda muy bien ahí the picture looks great there;el salón os ha quedado muy bonito the living-room has turned out lovely, you've made a great job of the living-room;quedar claro to be clear;no quiero que llegues después de las once, ¿queda claro? I don't want you back later than eleven, is that clear?;quedar en [llegar, acabar] to end in;quedar en quinto lugar, quedar el quinto to come fifth;quedar en nada to come to nothing;RP Famquedamos en veremos we left it openesta falda me queda un poco justa this skirt is a bit tight;¡qué bien te queda ese traje! that dress really suits you!, you look great in that dress!;esa camisa te queda mal that shirt doesn't suit you;¿te quedan bien los zapatos? do the shoes fit you?;quedar bien/mal con algo to go well/badly with sth;Méx Méxesas cortinas le quedan mal al salón those curtains don't go well in the living-room¿cuándo/dónde quedamos? when/where shall we meet?;hemos quedado el lunes we've arranged to meet on Monday;he quedado con Juan para jugar al tenis I've arranged to play tennis with Juan¿en qué has quedado? what have you decided to do?;quedar en que… to agree that…;quedé con ellos en que iría I told them I'd go;¿en qué quedamos? what's it to be, then?9. [estar situado] to be;queda por las afueras it's somewhere on the outskirts;¿por dónde queda? whereabouts is it?¿cuántas te han quedado? how many subjects from last year do you have to resit this year?♦ vtRP Famquedarla: no apuestes todo a una sola posibilidad porque si no sale, la quedás don't put all your eggs in one basket because if it doesn't work out, you've had it;¿quién la queda? [en juego] who's counting?♦ v impersonalpor mí que no quede don't let me be the one to stop you;que no quede por falta de dinero we don't want it to fall through for lack of money;por probar que no quede we should at least try it* * *v/i1 ( permanecer) stay;esto queda entre nosotros this is just between us;quedar cerca be nearbyquedó sin resolver it remained unresolved, it wasn’t sorted out;¿cómo quedó? how did it end up?;queda por hacer it still has o needs to be done3 ( sentar):4 ( sobrar) be left;¿queda mucho tiempo? is there much time left?;5 ( encontrarse):quedar con alguien fam arrange to meet (with) s.o.;¿dónde habíamos quedado? where had we arranged to meet?6 ( acordar):quedar en algo agree to sth;¿en qué quedamos? what did we agree?7:por mí que no quede it’s fine by me* * *quedar vi1) permanecer: to remain, to stay2) : to bequedamos contentos con las mejoras: we were pleased with the improvements3) : to be situatedqueda muy lejos: it's very far, it's too far away4) : to be leftquedan sólo dos alternativas: there are only two options left5) : to fit, to suitestos zapatos no me quedan: these shoes don't fit6)quedar bien (mal) : to turn out well (badly)7)quedar en : to agree, to arrange¿en qué quedamos?: what's the arrangement, then?* * *quedar vb1. (haber) to be left¿quedan cebollas? are there any onions left?2. (permanecer) to remain3. (tener) to have left4. (faltar) to have to do5. (distancia, tiempo)6. (resultar) to be7. (estar) to be¿dónde queda la estación? where's the station?¿a qué hora quedamos? what time shall we meet?9. (ponerse de acuerdo) to agree10. (sentar bien ropa) to suit -
17 Bogen
m; -s, - oder Bögen1. (Krümmung) curve; eines Flusses, Weges etc.: auch bend; MATH., ETECH., ASTRON. arc; (Wölbung) arch; im Rohr: bend; im Holz: camber; Skisport: turn; Eislauf: curve, circle; der Weg macht oder beschreibt einen Bogen the path curves (a)round; einen Bogen um jemanden / etw. machen go ( oder curve) around s.o. / s.th., (do a) bend (a)round s.o. / s.th. umg.; fig. steer clear of s.o. / s.th., give s.o. / s.th. a wide berth; einen großen Bogen fahren go the long way (a)round; mit dem Zirkel einen Bogen schlagen draw a circle with (a pair of) compasses (bes. Am. with a compass); in hohem Bogen werfen, fliegen etc. throw, fly etc. up high ( oder in a high arc); in hohem Bogen rausfliegen umg., fig. be turned ( oder thrown, kicked) out on one’s ear; jetzt hat sie beim Radfahren den Bogen raus umg., fig. now she’s got the hang of riding a bike3. (Waffe) bow; mit Pfeil und Bogen schießen shoot with bow and arrow; den Bogen spannen draw the bow; den Bogen überspannen fig. overstep the mark, overdo it, go too far, push one’s luck (too far)4. (Geigenbogen etc.) bow5. (Bogen Papier) sheet (of paper), piece of paper; (Geschenkpapier etc.) sheet; DRUCK. (printed) sheet; Briefmarken: sheet (of stamps)* * *der Bogen(Biegung) curve; bend; arc;(Halbmond) crescent;(Musikinstrument) bow;(Papier) sheet;(Waffe) bow;(Wölbung) arch* * *Bo|gen ['boːgn]m -s, - or ordm;['bøːgn]1) (= gekrümmte Linie) curve; (= Kurve) bend; (= Umweg) detour; (MATH) arc; (MUS) (zwischen zwei Noten gleicher Höhe) tie; (zur Bindung von verschiedenen Noten) slur (mark); (SKI) turnden Bógen heraushaben (inf) — to have got the hang of it (inf)
den Bógen heraushaben, wie... (inf) — to have got the hang of how... (inf)
der Ball flog in hohem Bógen ins Tor — with a lob the ball flew into the net
3) (= Waffe, MUS: = Geigenbogen etc) bowden Bógen überspannen (fig) — to overstep the mark, to go too far
4) (= Papierbogen) sheet (of paper)* * *der1) (the top part of a door etc or a support for a roof etc which is built in the shape of a curve.) arch2) (a monument which is shaped like an arch: the Marble Arch in London.) arch3) (anything that is like an arch in shape: The rainbow formed an arch in the sky.) arch4) (an arched passage, door or entrance.) archway5) (a springy curved rod bent by a string, by which arrows are shot.) bow6) (a rod with horsehair stretched along it, by which the strings of a violin etc are sounded.) bow* * *Bo·gen<-s, - o ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ, SÜDD Bögen>[ˈbo:gn̩, pl ˈbø:gn̩]min hohem \Bogen in a high arceinen \Bogen fahren to execute a turneinen \Bogen machen to curve [round]2. (Blatt Papier) sheet [of paper]3. (Schusswaffe) bowPfeil und \Bogen bow and arrow[s pl]ein Meister des \Bogens a master archerden \Bogen spannen to draw the bow4. MUS bow5. ARCHIT arch7.nach dem Skandal flog er im hohen \Bogen aus der Firma he was thrown out on his ear [or chucked out] [or sent flying] after the scandal▶ einen [großen] \Bogen um jdn/etw machen to steer [well] clear of sb/sth▶ den \Bogen überspannen to overstep the mark, to go too far* * *der; Bogens, Bogen, (südd., österr.:)Ex:/Ex:der Weg macht/beschreibt einen Bogen — the path bends/the path describes a curve
immer, wenn ich sie auf der Straße sehe, mache ich einen großen Bogen — (fig. ugs.) whenever I see her in the street I make a detour [round her]
einen großen Bogen um jemanden/etwas machen — (fig. ugs.) give somebody/something a wide berth
in hohem Bogen hinausfliegen — (fig. ugs.) be chucked out (sl.)
2) (Archit.) arch3) (Waffe) bowden Bogen überspannen — (fig.) go too far
4) (Musik): (GeigenBogen usw.) bow5) (PapierBogen) sheet* * *1. (Krümmung) curve; eines Flusses, Weges etc: auch bend; MATH, ELEK, ASTRON arc; (Wölbung) arch; im Rohr: bend; im Holz: camber; Skisport: turn; Eislauf: curve, circle;beschreibt einen Bogen the path curves (a)round;einen Bogen um jemanden/etwas machen go ( oder curve) around sb/sth, (do a) bend (a)round sb/sth umg; fig steer clear of sb/sth, give sb/sth a wide berth;einen großen Bogen fahren go the long way (a)round;mit dem Zirkel einen Bogen schlagen draw a circle with (a pair of) compasses (besonders US with a compass);jetzt hat sie beim Radfahren den Bogen raus umg, fig now she’s got the hang of riding a bike2. ARCH arch;ein spitzer Bogen a pointed arch;ein romanischer Bogen a Roman arch3. (Waffe) bow;mit Pfeil und Bogen schießen shoot with bow and arrow;den Bogen spannen draw the bow;den Bogen überspannen fig overstep the mark, overdo it, go too far, push one’s luck (too far)4. (Geigenbogen etc) bow5. (Bogen Papier) sheet (of paper), piece of paper; (Geschenkpapier etc) sheet; TYPO (printed) sheet; Briefmarken: sheet (of stamps)* * *der; Bogens, Bogen, (südd., österr.:)Ex:/Ex:der Weg macht/beschreibt einen Bogen — the path bends/the path describes a curve
immer, wenn ich sie auf der Straße sehe, mache ich einen großen Bogen — (fig. ugs.) whenever I see her in the street I make a detour [round her]
einen großen Bogen um jemanden/etwas machen — (fig. ugs.) give somebody/something a wide berth
in hohem Bogen hinausfliegen — (fig. ugs.) be chucked out (sl.)
2) (Archit.) arch3) (Waffe) bowden Bogen überspannen — (fig.) go too far
4) (Musik): (GeigenBogen usw.) bow5) (PapierBogen) sheet* * *¨-- m.arc n.arch n.(§ pl.: arches)sheet of paper n.vault n. -
18 Nadel
f; -, -n1. needle (auch, TECH., Tannennadel etc.); (Steck-, Haar-, Hutnadel etc.) pin (auch Anstecknadel, kleine Brosche); (Brosche) brooch, Am. pin; am Tonabnehmer: stylus (Pl. styli oder styluses); man hätte eine Nadel fallen hören können you could have heard a pin drop; eine Nadel im Heuhaufen fig. a needle in a haystack; ( wie) auf Nadeln sitzen umg. be on tenterhooks; etw. mit heißer Nadel nähen umg. sew s.th. in a hurry; fig. throw s.th. together in a hurry2. (Injektionsnadel) needle; an der Nadel hängen (drogenabhängig sein) umg. be on the needle, be a junkie Sl.; sie kommt von der Nadel nicht los umg. she can’t kick the (drug) habit* * *die Nadel(Eisnadel) spicule;(Nähnadel) sewing needle; needle;(Stecknadel) pin* * *Na|del ['naːdl]f -, -n1) needle; (von Plattenspieler) stylus, needle; (= Stecknadel, COMPUT von Drucker) pin; (= Häkelnadel) hook; (inf = Spritze) needlemit Nádel und Faden umgehen können — to be able to wield a needle and thread
etw mit heißer Nádel nähen (fig inf) — to cobble sth together quickly (inf)
er sitzt wie auf Nádeln (inf) () — he's like a cat on hot bricks Brit inf or on a hot tin roof
2) (= Haarnadel, Hutnadel, Krawattennadel) pin; (= Brosche) brooch3) (= Blattnadel, Eisnadel, Kristallnadel) needle* * *1) (a small, sharp piece of steel with a hole (called an eye) at one end for thread, used in sewing etc: a sewing needle.) needle2) (any of various instruments of a long narrow pointed shape: a knitting needle; a hypodermic needle.) needle3) ((in a compass etc) a moving pointer.) needle4) (the thin, sharp-pointed leaf of a pine, fir etc.) needle5) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) pin6) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) pin7) (a needle of a record player.) stylus* * *Na·del1<-, -n>[ˈna:dl̩]f1. (Nähnadel) needleeine \Nadel einfädeln to thread a needle2. (Zeiger) needle3.▶ von der \Nadel wegkommen to kick the habitNa·del2<-, -n>[ˈna:dl̩]f BOT needle* * *die; Nadel, Nadeln needle; (SteckNadel, HutNadel, HaarNadel) pin; (HäkelNadel) hook; (für Tonabnehmer) stylus* * *1. needle ( auch TECH, Tannennadel etc); (Steck-, Haar-, Hutnadel etc) pin (auch Anstecknadel, kleine Brosche); (Brosche) brooch, US pin; am Tonabnehmer: stylus (pl styli oder styluses);man hätte eine Nadel fallen hören können you could have heard a pin drop;eine Nadel im Heuhaufen fig a needle in a haystack;2. (Injektionsnadel) needle;sie kommt von der Nadel nicht los umg she can’t kick the (drug) habit* * *die; Nadel, Nadeln needle; (SteckNadel, HutNadel, HaarNadel) pin; (HäkelNadel) hook; (für Tonabnehmer) stylus* * *-n f.needle n.spicule n.spike n. -
19 Finger
m; -s, -1. finger (auch des Handschuhs); der kleine Finger the little finger; einen Finger breit / dick / lang the width / thickness / length of a finger, as wide / thick / long as a finger; den Finger an die Lippen legen put one’s finger to one’s lips; einen Ring am Finger tragen wear a ring on one’s finger; mit dem Finger drohen wag one’s finger; mit den Fingern schnippen snap one’s fingers; etw. an den Fingern abzählen können be able to count s.th. on the fingers of one hand; das kannst du dir an den oder fünf Fingern abzählen umg. fig. that’s clear as daylight; was oder eins auf die Finger bekommen oder kriegen umg. get a rap across the knuckles (auch fig.); sich (Dat) in den Finger schneiden cut one’s finger; umg. fig. make a big mistake; sich (Dat) die Finger verbrennen burn one’s fingers (auch umg. fig.); Finger weg! oder lass die Finger davon! umg. hands off!, don’t touch!; fig. don’t you get involved; mit dem Finger zeigen auf (+ Akk) point at ( oder to); fig. point one’s finger at; man zeigt nicht mit dem nackten Finger auf angezogene Leute hum. it’s rude to point (at people); der elfte Finger umg., hum. one’s third leg2. fig.: das sagt mir mein kleiner Finger a little bird told me; etw. im kleinen Finger haben umg. have s.th. at one’s fingertips; das macht sie mit dem kleinen Finger umg. she can do that with her eyes shut; jemanden um den ( kleinen) Finger wickeln umg. twist s.o. (a)round one’s little finger; gibt man ihm den kleinen Finger, nimmt er gleich die ganze Hand give him an inch, and he’ll take (you) a mile; krumme oder lange Finger machen umg. get itchy fingers; mit spitzen Fingern anfassen hold at arm’s length; jemandem auf die Finger klopfen rap s.o.’s knuckles; jemandem auf die Finger sehen oder schauen umg. keep a close eye on s.o.; jemandem durch die Finger schlüpfen oder gehen slip through s.o.’s fingers (Verbrecher etc.: auch clutches); Verbrecher etc.: auch give s.o. the slip; das lasse ich mir nicht durch die Finger gehen umg. I’m not going to let the opportunity slip; jemandem in die Finger geraten oder fallen umg. fall into s.o.’s hands; in oder zwischen die Finger bekommen umg. get hold of, get one’s hands on; der soll mir nur unter die Finger kommen! umg. drohend: just wait till I lay my hands on him!; wenn ich den / die in oder zwischen die Finger kriege! umg. drohend: if I lay my hands on him / her!; seine Finger im Spiel oder drin haben umg. have a hand in it; er hat überall seine Finger im Spiel oder drin umg. he’s got a finger in every pie; keinen Finger rühren oder krümmen oder krumm machen umg. not lift a finger ( für jemanden to help s.o.); er hat keinen Finger gerührt etc. umg. he never once lifted a finger (to help); er macht sich die Finger nicht ( gern) schmutzig umg. he doesn’t like getting his hands dirty; es juckt oder kribbelt mich in den Fingern oder mir jucken die Finger nach dem Haus / ihn zu schlagen umg. I’m longing ( oder dying) for that house / to hit him; ich würde mir die oder alle zehn Finger danach lecken umg. I’d give my right arm for it; ( sich [Dat]) etw. aus den Fingern saugen make s.th. up; den Finger auf die Wunde legen touch on a sore point; sie hat an jedem Finger einen oder zehn umg. she has one for every day of the week* * *der Fingerfinger* * *Fịn|ger ['fɪŋɐ]m -s, -fingermit dem Finger auf jdn/etw zeigen or weisen (geh) — to point to sb/sth
mit Fingern auf jdn zeigen (fig) — to look askance at sb
jdm eins auf die Finger geben — to give sb a rap across the knuckles
jdm was auf die Finger geben — to rap sb across the knuckles
jdm auf die Finger schlagen or hauen or klopfen (lit, fig) — to rap sb's knuckles, to give sb a rap on the knuckles
zwei Finger breit —
keinen Finger breit nachgeben or weichen — not to give an inch → auch Fingerbreit
(nimm/lass die) Finger weg! — (get/keep your) hands off!
nicht die Finger schmutzig machen (lit, fig) — not to get one's hands dirty, not to dirty one's hands
das kann sich jeder an den ( fünf or zehn) Fingern abzählen (inf) — it sticks out a mile (to anybody) (inf)
jdn/etw in die Finger bekommen or kriegen (inf) — to get one's hands on sb/sth, to get hold of sb/sth
bei etw die Finger drinhaben (inf) — to have a hand in sth
er hat überall seine Finger drin (inf) — he has a finger in every pie (inf)
die Finger abschreiben or wund schreiben/wund arbeiten etc — to write/work etc one's fingers to the bone
wenn man ihm/dem Teufel den kleinen Finger gibt, (dann) nimmt er (gleich) die ganze Hand (prov) — give him an inch and he'll take a mile (inf)
lange Finger machen (hum inf) — to be light-fingered
jdm in or zwischen die Finger geraten or fallen — to fall into sb's hands or clutches
die Finger von jdm/etw lassen (inf) — to keep away from sb/sth
die Finger verbrennen — to burn one's fingers in sth, to get one's fingers burned in sth
jdm ( scharf) auf die Finger sehen — to keep an eye or a close eye on sb
etw aus den Fingern saugen — to conjure sth up (inf), to dream sth up
die or alle Finger nach etw lecken (inf) — to be panting or dying for sth (inf)
für jdn keinen Finger rühren — not to lift a finger to help sb
keinen Finger krumm machen (inf) — not to lift a finger (inf)
den Finger auf eine/die Wunde legen — to touch on a sore point
mich or mir juckt es in den Fingern(, etw zu tun) (inf) — I'm itching or dying to ( do sth)
da hast du dich in den Finger geschnitten (inf) — you've made a big mistake
jdn um den kleinen Finger wickeln — to twist sb round one's little finger
etw im kleinen Finger haben (= perfekt beherrschen) (= sicher im Gefühl haben) — to have sth at one's fingertips to have a feel for sth
See:→ spitz* * *der1) (one of the five end parts of the hand, sometimes excluding the thumb: She pointed a finger at the thief.) finger2) (the part of a glove into which a finger is put.) finger* * *Fin·ger<-s, ->[ˈfɪŋɐ]m finger, fingerder kleine \Finger the [or one's] little finger, the [or one's] pinkie fam[nimm/lass die] \Finger weg! [get/take your] hands off!\Finger weg davon! hands off !den \Finger am Abzug haben to hold the triggerjdm mit dem \Finger drohen to wag one's finger at sbden \Finger heben to lift one's fingermit den \Fingern knipsen [o schnippen] to snap one's fingersmit dem \Finger auf jdn/etw zeigen to point [one's finger] at sb/sthdas hättest du dir an den fünf \Fingern abzählen können! a five-year-old could have worked that out! famden Grund kann man sich ja wohl an den \Fingern abzählen the reason is quite obviouswenn ich den in die \Finger kriege! wait till I get my hands on him!da hast du dir aber gründlich in den \Finger geschnitten! you have another think coming! fam▶ einen/eine [o zehn] an jedem \Finger haben (hum fam) to have a woman/man for every day of the week▶ jdn [o jdm] juckt [o zuckt] es in den \Fingern[, etw zu tun] (fam) sb is dying [or itching] to do sth fam▶ wenn man ihm den kleinen \Finger gibt, [dann] nimmt er [gleich] die ganze Hand (prov) give him an inch and he'll take a mile prov▶ etw mit dem kleinen \Finger machen [o im kleinen \Finger haben] (fam) to do sth with one's eyes shut fig▶ jdm auf die \Finger klopfen (fam) to give sb a rap across [or on] the knuckles fig, to rap sb's knuckles figandre lecken sich nach so einer Chance die \Finger! others would kill for an opportunity like that! fam▶ jdm [scharf] auf die \Finger sehen to keep a watchful eye [or an eye] on sb* * *der; Fingers, Finger1) fingermit dem Finger auf jemanden/etwas zeigen — (auch fig.) point one's finger at somebody/something
2) (fig.)wenn man ihm den kleinen Finger reicht, nimmt er gleich die ganze Hand — if you give him an inch he takes a mile
die Finger davonlassen/von etwas lassen — (ugs.) steer clear of it/of something
sie macht keinen Finger krumm — (ugs.) she never lifts a finger
lange Finger machen — (ugs.) get itchy fingers
ich würde mir alle [zehn] Finger danach lecken — (ugs.) I'd give my eye-teeth for it
die Finger in etwas (Dat.) /im Spiel haben — (ugs.) have a hand in something/have one's finger in the pie
sich (Dat.) die Finger verbrennen — (ugs.) burn one's fingers (fig.)
sich (Dat.) die Finger schmutzig machen — get one's hands dirty
sich (Dat.) etwas an den [fünf od. zehn] Fingern abzählen können — be able to see something straight away
jemandem auf die Finger klopfen — (ugs.) rap somebody across the knuckles
ihm od. ihn juckt es in den Fingern [, etwas zu tun] — (ugs.) he is itching [to do something]
wenn ich den in die Finger kriege! — (ugs.) wait till I get my hands on him (coll.)
jemanden um den [kleinen] Finger wickeln — (ugs.) wrap somebody round one's little finger
* * *1. finger (auch des Handschuhs);der kleine Finger the little finger;einen Finger breit/dick/lang the width/thickness/length of a finger, as wide/thick/long as a finger;den Finger an die Lippen legen put one’s finger to one’s lips;einen Ring am Finger tragen wear a ring on one’s finger;mit dem Finger drohen wag one’s finger;mit den Fingern schnippen snap one’s fingers;etwas an den Fingern abzählen können be able to count sth on the fingers of one hand;fünf Fingern abzählen umg fig that’s clear as daylight;sich (dat)in den Finger schneiden cut one’s finger; umg fig make a big mistake;sich (dat)die Finger verbrennen burn one’s fingers (auch umg fig);Finger weg! oderlass die Finger davon! umg hands off!, don’t touch!; fig don’t you get involved;man zeigt nicht mit dem nackten Finger auf angezogene Leute hum it’s rude to point (at people);der elfte Finger umg, hum one’s third leg2. fig:das sagt mir mein kleiner Finger a little bird told me;etwas im kleinen Finger haben umg have sth at one’s fingertips;das macht sie mit dem kleinen Finger umg she can do that with her eyes shut;jemanden um den (kleinen) Finger wickeln umg twist sb (a)round one’s little finger;gibt man ihm den kleinen Finger, nimmt er gleich die ganze Hand give him an inch, and he’ll take (you) a mile;lange Finger machen umg get itchy fingers;mit spitzen Fingern anfassen hold at arm’s length;jemandem auf die Finger klopfen rap sb’s knuckles;schauen umg keep a close eye on sb;gehen slip through sb’s fingers (Verbrecher etc: auch clutches); Verbrecher etc: auch give sb the slip;das lasse ich mir nicht durch die Finger gehen umg I’m not going to let the opportunity slip;fallen umg fall into sb’s hands;in oderzwischen die Finger bekommen umg get hold of, get one’s hands on;wenn ich den/die in oderzwischen die Finger kriege! umg drohend: if I lay my hands on him/her!;drin haben umg have a hand in it;drin umg he’s got a finger in every pie;krumm machen umg not lift a finger (für jemanden to help sb);er hat keinen Finger gerührt etc umg he never once lifted a finger (to help);mir jucken die Finger nach dem Haus/ihn zu schlagen umg I’m longing ( oder dying) for that house/to hit him;(sich [dat])etwas aus den Fingern saugen make sth up;den Finger auf die Wunde legen touch on a sore point;zehn umg she has one for every day of the week* * *der; Fingers, Finger1) fingermit dem Finger auf jemanden/etwas zeigen — (auch fig.) point one's finger at somebody/something
2) (fig.)wenn man ihm den kleinen Finger reicht, nimmt er gleich die ganze Hand — if you give him an inch he takes a mile
die Finger davonlassen/von etwas lassen — (ugs.) steer clear of it/of something
sie macht keinen Finger krumm — (ugs.) she never lifts a finger
lange Finger machen — (ugs.) get itchy fingers
ich würde mir alle [zehn] Finger danach lecken — (ugs.) I'd give my eye-teeth for it
die Finger in etwas (Dat.) /im Spiel haben — (ugs.) have a hand in something/have one's finger in the pie
sich (Dat.) die Finger verbrennen — (ugs.) burn one's fingers (fig.)
sich (Dat.) die Finger schmutzig machen — get one's hands dirty
sich (Dat.) etwas an den [fünf od. zehn] Fingern abzählen können — be able to see something straight away
jemandem auf die Finger klopfen — (ugs.) rap somebody across the knuckles
sich (Dat.) etwas aus den Fingern saugen — (ugs.) make something up
ihm od. ihn juckt es in den Fingern [, etwas zu tun] — (ugs.) he is itching [to do something]
wenn ich den in die Finger kriege! — (ugs.) wait till I get my hands on him (coll.)
jemanden um den [kleinen] Finger wickeln — (ugs.) wrap somebody round one's little finger
* * *- m.finger n. -
20 stoßen
to hit; to hustle; to impinge; to knock; to jab; to strike; to thrust; to push; to poke; to shove; to kick; to bump* * *sto|ßen ['ʃtoːsn] pret stieß [ʃtiːs] ptp gestoßen [gə'ʃtoːsn]1. vt1) (= einen Stoß versetzen) to push, to shove (inf); (leicht) to poke; (mit Faust) to punch; (mit Fuß) to kick; (mit Ellbogen) to nudge, to dig (Brit), to poke; (mit Kopf, Hörnern) to butt; (= stechen) Dolch to plunge, to thrust; (vulg) to fuck (vulg), to shag (Brit sl to poke (sl)an den Kopf etc stóßen — to hit one's head etc
jdm or jdn in die Seite stóßen — to nudge sb, to dig (Brit) or poke sb in the ribs
jdn von sich stóßen — to push sb away; (fig) to cast sb aside
jdn/etw zur Seite stóßen — to push sb/sth aside; (mit Fuß) to kick sb/sth aside or to one side
er stieß den Ball mit dem Kopf ins Tor — he headed the ball into the goal (Brit), he hit the ball into the goal with his head
ein Loch ins Eis stóßen — to make or bore a hole in the ice
2) (= werfen) to push; (SPORT ) Kugel to putjdn von der Treppe/aus dem Zug stóßen —
jdn aus dem Haus stóßen (fig) jdn ins Elend stóßen (liter) — to throw or turn sb out (of the house) to plunge sb into misery
3) (= zerkleinern) Zimt, Pfeffer, Zucker to pound4) (Sw = schieben, drücken) to push2. vrto bump or bang or knock oneselfstóßen (lit) — to bump etc oneself on or against sth; (fig) to take exception to sth, to disapprove of sth
er stößt sich daran, wenn Männer Ohrringe tragen — he takes exception to men wearing earrings
3. vi1) aux sein (= treffen, prallen) to run or bump into (auch fig); (= herabstoßen Vogel) to swoop down (auf +acc on)stóßen — to bump into or hit sth
gegen etw stóßen — to run into sth
zu jdm stóßen — to meet up with sb, to join sb
auf jdn stóßen — to bump or run into sb
auf Erdöl stóßen — to strike oil
auf Grundwasser stóßen — to discover underground water
auf Widerstand stóßen — to meet with or encounter resistance
auf Ablehnung/Zustimmung stóßen — to meet with disapproval/approval
an seine Grenzen stóßen — to reach one's limits
2) (mit den Hörnern) to butt (nach at)3) (TECH) to butt (an +acc against)4) (Gewichtheben) to jerk5) (old = blasen) to blow, to soundSee:→ Horn* * *1) (to poke: He dug his brother in the ribs with his elbow.) dig2) bump3) (to strike (someone or something) with the head: He fell over when the goat butted him.) butt4) (to make hard contact with (something), and force or cause it to move in some direction: The batsman hit the ball (over the wall).) hit5) (to push quickly and roughly: The man was hustled out of the office.) hustle6) ((often with against, on) to strike against or bump into: She knocked against the table and spilt his cup of coffee; I knocked my head on the car door.) knock7) shove8) (to push (something) violently or suddenly into: He plunged a knife into the meat.) plunge9) (to push something into; to prod: He poked a stick into the hole; He poked her in the ribs with his elbow.) poke10) (to press against something, in order to (try to) move it further away: He pushed the door open; She pushed him away; He pushed against the door with his shoulder; The queue can't move any faster, so stop pushing!; I had a good view of the race till someone pushed in front of me.) push11) stick12) (to hurt (especially a toe) by striking it against something hard: She stubbed her toe(s) against the bedpost.) stub13) (to push suddenly and violently: He thrust his spade into the ground; She thrust forward through the crowd.) thrust* * *sto·ßen<stößt, stieß, gestoßen>[ˈʃto:sn̩]I. vter hat sie die Treppe hinunterge\stoßen he shoved her down the stairsjdn aus dem Haus \stoßen (fig) to throw sb out [of the house]jdn von der Leiter/aus dem Zug \stoßen to push sb down the ladder/out of the trainjdn ins Elend \stoßen (fig) to plunge sb into miseryjdn mit der Faust/dem Fuß/dem Kopf \stoßen to punch/kick/butt sbjdn in die Seite \stoßen to poke sb in the ribssie stieß ihn mit dem Ellbogen in die Seite she poked him in the ribs with her elbowjdn/etw zur Seite \stoßen to push sb/sth aside; (mit dem Fuß) to kick sb/sth aside [or to one side]; s.a. Kopfein Loch ins Eis \stoßen to make [or bore] a hole in the icejdm einen Dolch/ein Messer in die Rippen \stoßen to plunge [or thrust] a dagger/knife into sb's ribsden Ball mit dem Kopf ins Tor \stoßen to head the ball into the goalman muss sie immer drauf \stoßen she always has to have things pointed out to her6. (zerstoßen)Pfeffer/Zimt/Zucker \stoßen to pound pepper/cinnamon/sugar▪ jdm etw \stoßen to hammer sth home to sbein Fahrrad \stoßen to push a bicycle▪ jdn \stoßen to give sb a pushkönnen Sie mich bitte mal \stoßen? can you please give me a push?10. (vulg)eine Frau \stoßen to poke a woman vulgII. vrsie stolperte und stieß sich das Knie am Tisch she tripped and banged her knee on the tableer stößt sich daran, wenn Frauen Zigarren rauchen he takes exception to women smoking cigarsIII. vi1. Hilfsverb: sein (aufschlagen)2. Hilfsverb: haben (zustoßen)er hat mit einem Messer nach mir ge\stoßen he trust at me with a knifeer stieß immer wieder mit dem Stock nach mir he tried again and again to hit me with the stickder Stier stieß [mit den Hörnern] nach dem Torero the bull charged the matador [with lowered horns]jdm in die Seite \stoßen to poke sb in the ribs3. Hilfsverb: sein (grenzen)mein Grundstück stößt im Süden an einen Bach my plot is bordered to the south by a stream, a stream borders my plot to the south4. Hilfsverb: sein (direkt hinführen)5. Hilfsverb: sein (zufällig begegnen)▪ auf jdn \stoßen to bump [or run] into sb6. Hilfsverb: sein (sich jdm anschließen)▪ zu jdm \stoßen to join sb7. Hilfsverb: sein (entdecken)▪ auf etw \stoßen to find [or come across [or upon]] sthauf Erdöl \stoßen to strike oilauf Grundwasser \stoßen to discover underground water8. Hilfsverb: sein (konfrontiert werden)auf Ablehnung/Zustimmung \stoßen to meet with disapproval/approvalauf Widerstand \stoßen to meet with [or encounter] resistancebitte \stoßen! please push!ins Horn/in die Trompete \stoßen to blow [or sound] the horn/trumpet11. Hilfsverb: sein (angreifen)* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) auch itr. (mit der Faust) punch; (mit dem Fuß) kick; (mit dem Kopf, den Hörnern) butt; (mit dem Ellbogen) digjemanden od. jemandem in die Seite stoßen — dig somebody in the ribs; (leicht) nudge somebody in the ribs
3) (stoßend hervorbringen) knock, bang < hole>4) (schleudern) pushdie Kugel stoßen — (beim Kugelstoßen) put the shot; (beim Billard) strike the ball
5) (zerstoßen) pound <sugar, cinnamon, pepper>2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) mit sein (auftreffen) bump ( gegen into)2) mit sein (begegnen)auf jemanden stoßen — bump or run into somebody
3) mit sein (entdecken)auf etwas (Akk.) stoßen — come upon or across something
auf Ablehnung stoßen — (fig.) meet with disapproval
4) mit seinzu jemandem stoßen — (jemanden treffen) meet up with somebody; (sich jemandem anschließen) join somebody
5) mit sein (zuführen)auf etwas (Akk.) stoßen — <path, road> lead [in]to something
6) (grenzen)3.an etwas (Akk.) stoßen — <room, property, etc.> be [right] next to something
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb bump or knock oneselfich habe mich am Kopf gestoßen — I bumped or banged my head
sich (Dat.) den Kopf blutig stoßen — bang one's head and cut it
sich an etwas (Dat.) stoßen — (fig.) object to or take exception to something
* * *stoßen; stößt, stieß, hat oder ist gestoßenA. v/t (hat)1. push; mit einer Waffe: thrust; mit der Faust: punch; mit dem Fuß: kick; (puffen) nudge, jostle; mit einem Stock etc: poke; (rammen) ram; (treiben) drive; SPORT (Kugel) put; im Mörser: pound;jemanden in die Rippen stoßen nudge sb, give sb a dig in the ribs;jemanden vor einen Zug stoßen push sb in front of a train;jemanden mit dem Kopf stoßen butt sb with one’s head;jemandem das Messer in die Brust stoßen plunge a knife into sb’s chest;den Ball ins Tor stoßen drive the ball into the net;von sich stoßen push away; fig disown2. unabsichtlich:3. fig:jemanden aus dem Haus/Verein stoßen turn sb out of the house/expel sb from the club;4. vulg (Frau) fuck, bangB. v/r (hat) (sich wehtun) knock o.s., hurt o.s.;sich stoßen an (+dat) knock ( oder run, bump) against; fig take offence (US -se) at, take exception to;an der Unordnung darfst du dich nicht stoßen just ignore the mess, you mustn’t mind the messC. v/i1. (hat) Bock etc: butt;2. (ist)stoßen an (+akk) odergegen bump into, knock (o.s.) against;ich bin bei dem Marathon an meine (eigenen) Grenzen gestoßen I was touching my limits (of endurance) in the marathon;stoßen auf (+akk) fig, auf Erdöl: strike; Straße etc: lead onto, hit umg; (zufällig begegnen) (happen to) meet, come across, run ( oder bump) into; (entdecken) come across, stumble on; auf Ablehnung, Widerstand etc: meet with;zu jemandem, einer Partei etcstoßen join (up with);* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) auch itr. (mit der Faust) punch; (mit dem Fuß) kick; (mit dem Kopf, den Hörnern) butt; (mit dem Ellbogen) digjemanden od. jemandem in die Seite stoßen — dig somebody in the ribs; (leicht) nudge somebody in the ribs
3) (stoßend hervorbringen) knock, bang < hole>4) (schleudern) pushdie Kugel stoßen — (beim Kugelstoßen) put the shot; (beim Billard) strike the ball
5) (zerstoßen) pound <sugar, cinnamon, pepper>2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) mit sein (auftreffen) bump ( gegen into)2) mit sein (begegnen)auf jemanden stoßen — bump or run into somebody
3) mit sein (entdecken)auf etwas (Akk.) stoßen — come upon or across something
auf Ablehnung stoßen — (fig.) meet with disapproval
4) mit seinzu jemandem stoßen — (jemanden treffen) meet up with somebody; (sich jemandem anschließen) join somebody
5) mit sein (zuführen)auf etwas (Akk.) stoßen — <path, road> lead [in]to something
6) (grenzen)3.an etwas (Akk.) stoßen — <room, property, etc.> be [right] next to something
unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb bump or knock oneselfich habe mich am Kopf gestoßen — I bumped or banged my head
sich (Dat.) den Kopf blutig stoßen — bang one's head and cut it
sich an etwas (Dat.) stoßen — (fig.) object to or take exception to something
* * *(an, gegen) v.to impinge (on, upon) v. (nach) v.to thrust at v. adj.stricken adj. v.(§ p.,pp.: stieß, gestossen)= to bump v.to butt v.to hustle v.to knock (at) v.to poke v.to punt v.to push v.to ram v.to shove v.to strike v.(§ p.,p.p.: struck)or p.p.: stricken•)to thrust v.(§ p.,p.p.: thrust)
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