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according to the plan

Толкование Перевод

1 de acuerdo a plan

• according to plan

• in accordance with market principles

• in accordance with the provisions of

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > de acuerdo a plan
2 arreglo

m.

1 mending, repair.

hacer un arreglo a to take in; (ropa) (estrechar) to let out (agrandar)

2 settlement.

3 agreement (acuerdo).

llegar a un arreglo to reach agreement

con arreglo a in accordance with

un arreglo pacífico de las diferencias an amicable settlement of differences

4 deal, settlement, agreement, contract.

5 array, grouping, trimming, order.

6 set, array.

7 carve-up.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: arreglar.

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arreglo

► nombre masculino

1 (acuerdo) arrangement, agreement, settlement

2 (reparación) repair

3 (orden) order, tidiness

4 (limpieza) cleaning, tidying; (personal) cleanliness

5 MÚSICA arrangement

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FRASEOLOGÍA

con arreglo a according to, in accordance with

■ con arreglo al plan according to the plan

llegar a un arreglo to come to an arrangement, reach an agreement

no tener arreglo (cosa) to be beyond repair 2 (asunto) to have no solution 3 (persona) to be hopeless

■ ese reloj no tiene arreglo that watch is beyond repair

■ ¡no tienes arreglo! you're hopeless!

arreglo de cuentas settling of scores, settling-up

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noun m.

1) repair

2) agreement

3) arrangement

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SM

1) (=reparación) repair

la cocina necesita unos pequeños arreglos — the kitchen needs a few repairs

"se hacen arreglos" — [de ropa] "alterations"; [de electrodomésticos] "repairs done"

el arreglo del televisor son 75 euros — it's 75 euros to repair o mend o fix the TV

el horno no tiene arreglo — the oven is beyond repair

ese problema tiene fácil arreglo — that problem is easy to sort out o solve

mi marido no tiene arreglo — * my husband is a hopeless case *

2) (=aseo) [de persona] appearance; [de pelo, barba] trim

cuida mucho su arreglo personal — he takes great care over his appearance

un arreglo de barba — a beard trim

3) (=orden) order

• vivir con arreglo — to live an orderly life

4) (=acuerdo) agreement

tenemos un arreglillo con el jefe — we have made a little arrangement with the boss

• con arreglo a — [+ norma, ley] in accordance with; [+ circunstancias, criterio] according to

con arreglo a lo dispuesto en el artículo 47 — in accordance with the provisions of Article 47

los han ordenado con arreglo a su tamaño — they have been arranged according to size

• llegar a un arreglo — to reach a compromise

arreglo de cuentas — settling of old scores

5) [de amantes] affair

6) (Mús) [de obra original] arrangement; [a partir de texto literario] setting

7) (Inform) array

8)

arreglo floral — flower arrangement

clases de arreglo floral — flower arranging classes

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masculino

1)

a) ( reparación) repair

con unos pequeños arreglos quedará como nuevo — with a few minor repairs it'll be as good as new

la casa necesita algunos arreglos — the house needs some work done on it

tener arreglo: este reloj no tiene arreglo this watch is beyond repair; esta chica no tiene arreglo this girl's a hopeless case; todo tiene arreglo there's a solution to everything; eso tiene fácil arreglo — that's easy enough to sort out

b) ( de ropa) alteration

c) (Mús) tb

arreglo musical — musical arrangement

- arreglo floral

- arreglo personal

2) ( acuerdo) arrangement, agreement

los arreglos que tenía con uno de los policías — the little arrangement he had with one of the policemen (colloq)

con arreglo a — (frml) in accordance with

3) (fam) ( lío amoroso) affair

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= repair, fix, fixup [fix-up], repair job.

Ex. These tapes effect a permanent repair and do not discolour.

Ex. A technological fix which prevents people from sending mail to more than a fixed number of people at once is needed.

Ex. Frequently, the creators and caretakers of a data base have an irresistible impulse to give it a fixup, a paint job, or a new colour scheme.

Ex. Sometimes it's a stretch to get all those home improvement or home repair jobs done so make it easy on yourself with this telescopic ladder.

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* arreglo de uñas = manicuring.

* arreglo en carretera = roadside repairs.

* arreglo floral = flower arrangement.

* arreglo musical = arrangement, musical arrangement.

* arreglos del hogar = home repair.

* hacer arreglos florales = arrange + flowers.

* sin arreglo = beyond repair.

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masculino

1)

a) ( reparación) repair

con unos pequeños arreglos quedará como nuevo — with a few minor repairs it'll be as good as new

la casa necesita algunos arreglos — the house needs some work done on it

tener arreglo: este reloj no tiene arreglo this watch is beyond repair; esta chica no tiene arreglo this girl's a hopeless case; todo tiene arreglo there's a solution to everything; eso tiene fácil arreglo — that's easy enough to sort out

b) ( de ropa) alteration

c) (Mús) tb

arreglo musical — musical arrangement

- arreglo floral

- arreglo personal

2) ( acuerdo) arrangement, agreement

los arreglos que tenía con uno de los policías — the little arrangement he had with one of the policemen (colloq)

con arreglo a — (frml) in accordance with

3) (fam) ( lío amoroso) affair

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= repair, fix, fixup [fix-up], repair job.

Ex: These tapes effect a permanent repair and do not discolour.

Ex: A technological fix which prevents people from sending mail to more than a fixed number of people at once is needed.

Ex: Frequently, the creators and caretakers of a data base have an irresistible impulse to give it a fixup, a paint job, or a new colour scheme.

Ex: Sometimes it's a stretch to get all those home improvement or home repair jobs done so make it easy on yourself with this telescopic ladder.

* arreglo de uñas = manicuring.

* arreglo en carretera = roadside repairs.

* arreglo floral = flower arrangement.

* arreglo musical = arrangement, musical arrangement.

* arreglos del hogar = home repair.

* hacer arreglos florales = arrange + flowers.

* sin arreglo = beyond repair.

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arreglo

masculine

A

1

(reparación): el arreglo del tocadiscos le costó un pico it cost him a small fortune to get the record player mended o fixed o repaired

con unos pequeños arreglos el coche quedará como nuevo with a few minor repairs the car'll be as good as new, the car just needs fixing up a little o just needs a bit of work doing on it and it'll be as good as new ( colloq)

la casa necesita algunos arreglos the house needs some work doing o done on it

tener arreglo: este reloj no tiene arreglo this watch is beyond repair

esta chica no tiene arreglo, nunca cambiará this girl's a hopeless case, she'll never change

no te preocupes, todo tiene arreglo don't worry, there's a solution to everything

eso tiene fácil arreglo that's easy enough to sort out, that's easily solved

2 ( Mús) tb

arreglo musical musical arrangement

Compuestos:

● arreglo floral

flower arrangement

● arreglo personal

personal appearance

B

1 (acuerdo) arrangement, agreement

con arreglo a ( frml); in accordance with

con arreglo a lo dispuesto por el artículo 149 in accordance with the provisions of Article 149

2

(chanchullo): los arreglos que tenía con uno de los policías the secret dealings o ( colloq) the little arrangement he had with one of the policemen

C ( fam) (lío amoroso) affair

tiene un arreglo con la vecina he's having an affair with his neighbor

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Del verbo arreglar: ( conjugate arreglar)

arreglo es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

arregló es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
arreglar
arreglo
arreglar ( conjugate arreglar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹aparato/reloj› to mend, fix;
‹ zapatos› to mend, repair;
‹falda/vestido› to alter;
‹ calle› to repair;
◊ el dentista me está arreglando la boca (fam) the dentist is fixing my teeth (colloq);

esto te arregloá el estómago (fam) this'll sort your stomach out (colloq)
2
a) ‹casa/habitación› ( ordenar) to straighten up, to tidy (up) (BrE);

( hacer arreglos en) to do up (colloq)
b) (preparar, organizar):

◊ ve arreglando a los niños ¿quieres? can you start getting the children ready?;

tengo todo arreglado para el viaje I've got everything ready for the trip;
un amigo me está arreglando los papeles a friend is sorting out the papers for me;
arreglo una entrevista to arrange an interview
c) ( disponer) ‹flores/muebles› to arrange

3 ( solucionar) ‹ situación› to sort out;
‹ asunto› to settle, sort out;
◊ lo quiso arreglo diciendo que … she tried to put things right by saying that …

arreglarse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( ataviarse):
◊ tarda horas en arreglose she takes hours to get ready;

no te arregles tanto you don't need to get so dressed up;
sabe arreglose she knows how to make herself look good
2 ‹pelo/manos›
a) ( refl) to do

b) ( caus):

◊ tengo que ir a arreglome el pelo I must go and have my hair done

3 ( solucionarse) [situación/asunto] to get sorted out
4 (fam) ( amañarse):
◊ ya me arregloé para volver a casa I'll make my own way home;

la casa es pequeña pero nos arreglamos it's a small house, but we manage;
arreglárselas (fam) to manage;
no sé cómo se las arreglan I don't know how they manage;
arréglatelas como puedas sort o work it out as best you can;
ya me las arregloé I'll manage, I'll be OK
5 [día/tiempo] to get better, clear up
arreglo sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( reparación) repair;

◊ hacerle arreglos a algo to carry out repairs on sth;

la casa necesita algunos arreglos the house needs some work done on it;
no tiene arreglo [reloj/máquina] it's beyond repair;

[ persona] he/she is a hopeless case
b) ( de ropa) alteration

c) (Mús) tb

◊ arreglo musical musical arrangement

2 ( acuerdo) arrangement, agreement
arreglar verbo transitivo
1 (poner en funcionamiento) to repair, fix
2 (solucionar) to sort out
3 (ordenar una habitación) to tidy
4 (poner elegante) to get ready
arreglo sustantivo masculino
1 (reparación) repair: su televisor no tiene arreglo, your television is beyond repair
2 (trato) compromise, agreement
3 (solución) solution: familiar este chico no tiene arreglo, this boy is a hopeless case
4 Mús arrangement
♦ Locuciones: con arreglo a, in accordance with
' arreglo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
economía
- estarse
- llevar
- reparación
- acuerdo
- compostura
- coqueto
- facturar
- me
- momento
- peinado
- ver
English:
alteration
- arrange
- arrangement
- beyond
- disposition
- repair
- setting
- wriggle
- adjust
- adjustment
- compromise
- house
- on
- patch

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arreglo nm

1. [reparación] repair;

la moto necesitará algunos arreglos the motorbike will need a few repairs doing;

tras el arreglo del fallo el transbordador pudo despegar after the fault had been fixed the shuttle was able to take off;

Comp

tener arreglo: este secador no tiene arreglo this hairdryer is beyond repair;

¡ese niño no tiene arreglo! that child's a hopeless case!;

¡todo tiene arreglo! there's always a solution to everything!

2. [de ropa] alteration;

hacer un arreglo a un vestido to make an alteration to a dress

3. [acuerdo] agreement;

llegar a un arreglo to reach an agreement;

un arreglo pacífico de las diferencias an amicable settlement of differences;

con arreglo a in accordance with;

con arreglo al derecho internacional in accordance with international law;

lo hice con arreglo a las instrucciones que recibí I did it in accordance with the instructions I received

4. arreglo de cuentas settling of scores

5. [aseo]
arreglo personal (personal) appearance

6. Mús
arreglo (musical) (musical) arrangement

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arreglo

m

1 ( reparación) repair

2 ( solución) solution;

esto no tiene arreglo there’s nothing to be done;

no tienes arreglo you’re the limit, you’re impossible

3 ( acuerdo) arrangement, agreement

4 MÚS arrangement

5

:

con arreglo a in accordance with

6 fam

amoroso affair

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arreglo nm

1) : repair

2) : arrangement

3) : agreement, understanding

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arreglo n

1. (reparación) repair

¿cuánto te ha costado el arreglo? how much did the repair cost?

2. (acuerdo) agreement

hemos llegado a un arreglo we've reached an agreement

no tiene arreglo (cosa) it can't be mended (situación) nothing can be done about it

Spanish-English dictionary > arreglo
3 con arreglo a

con arreglo a

according to, in accordance with

■ con arreglo al plan according to the plan

Spanish-English dictionary > con arreglo a
4 con arreglo a la ley

• according to the law

• in accordance with a program

• in accordance with the plan

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > con arreglo a la ley
5 según costumbre

• according to custom

• ad usum

• customarily

• in accordance with the plan

• in accounting

Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > según costumbre
6 según

prep.

1 according to, as per, in accordance with, in pursuance of.

2 after the fashion of.

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según

► preposición

1 (conforme) according to

■ según lo que oí according to what I heard

■ según tu padre according to your father

■ según su opinión in his opinion

2 (dependiendo) depending on

■ según lo que digan, tomaremos una decisión depending on what they say, we'll make a decision

■ según el tiempo depending on the weather

3 (como) just as

■ todo quedó según estaba everything stayed just as it was

4 (a medida que) as

■ según la miraba me di cuenta de que ya nos habíamos visto as I looked at her I realized we had met before

5 (tal vez) it depends

■ iré o me quedaré, según I'll either go or I'll stay, it depends

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verb

1) according to

2) depending on

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1. PREP

1) (=de acuerdo con) according to

según el jefe — according to the boss

según este mapa — according to this map

obrar según las instrucciones — to act in accordance with one's instructions

según lo que dice — from what he says, going by what he says

según lo que se decida — according to what is decided

según parece — seemingly, apparently

2) (=depende de) depending on

según tus circunstancias — depending on your circumstances

según el dinero que tengamos — depending on what money we have

2. CONJ

1) (=depende de) depending on

según esté el tiempo — depending on the weather

según (como) me encuentre — depending on how I feel

según (que) vengan tres o cuatro — depending on whether three or four come

2) [indicando manera] as

según me consta — as I know for a fact

está según lo dejaste — it's just as you left it

según están las cosas, es mejor no intervenir — the way things are, it's better not to get involved

según se entra, a la izquierda — to the left as you go in

3) [indicando simultaneidad] as

lo vi según salía — I saw him as I was going out

según íbamos entrando nos daban la información — they gave us the information as we went in

3.

ADV *

-¿lo vas a comprar? -según — "are you going to buy it?" - "it all depends"

según y como, según y conforme — it all depends

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I
preposición

1) ( de acuerdo con) according to

según la ley — according to the law

según parece... — it would appear o seem (that)...

así que está en la India - según parece — so he's in India - so it seems o apparently

según las órdenes que me dieron — in accordance with the orders I was given

según me dijo, piensa quedarse — from what he told me, he intends to stay

2) ( dependiendo de)

según + subj: según te parezca as you think best; obtendrás distintos resultados según cómo lo hagas you will get different results depending (on) how you do it; ¿me llevas a casa? - según dónde vivas — will you take me home? - (it) depends where you live
II
adverbio it depends

este método puede resultar o no, según — this method may or may not work, it depends
III
conjunción

a) ( a medida que) as

según van entrando — as they come in

b) ( en cuanto)

según llegamos a la ventanilla, pusieron el cartel de cerrado — just as we reached the window they put up the closed sign

según llegues sube a verme — come up and see me as soon as you arrive

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= as, as, in the form that, in terms of, in the manner, by, based on, in the words of, along the lines of, judging by, to judge by, in the opinion of, judging from, according to.

Ex. As the quantity of knowledge expands the need to organise it becomes more pressing.

Ex. This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.

Ex. The edition statement is given if stated in the document, in the form that is given in the document.

Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.

Ex. One might, for example, speak to a microphone, in the manner described in connection with the speech-controlled typewriter, and thus make his selections.

Ex. The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.

Ex. Libraries will make judgements based on criteria such as better information resources, quicker answers, and more cost-effective services = Las bibliotecas tomarán decisiones de acuerdo con criterios tales como mejores recursos informativos, rapidez de respuesta y servicios más rentables.

Ex. The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.

Ex. The author considers the possibility of a shift from libraries to personal information service along the lines of the shift that has occured from public to private transport.

Ex. The number of titles is expected to double within a relatively short period, judging by the enthusiasm expressed by the publishers.

Ex. To judge by some of the comments presented here, weeding may function as a homogenizing agent in many public libraries, creating a situation where the product lines (books) offered show little variation from library to library.

Ex. These bureaucratic organisations contribute to a social malaise, symptomatic, in the opinion of many workers, of a general social crisis which will accelerate in the decades ahead.

Ex. Judging from the history of warfare and skirmish between the British and the French, I am surprised you are so civil towards each other.

Ex. The headings will be arranged according to the filing sequence of the notation (for example, alphabetically for letters or numerically for numbers).

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* actuar según = act on/upon.

* de pago según el uso = on a pay as you go basis.

* edificio construido según un plan cúbico = deep building.

* grupo según edad = age group [age-group].

* ordenación topográfica según los intereses del lector = reader interest arrangement.

* salir según lo planeado = go off + as planned.

* salir según lo previsto = go off + as planned.

* según cabe suponer = presumably, presumably, supposedly, allegedly.

* según convenga = as appropriate.

* según corresponda = as appropriate.

* según cuenta la leyenda = legend has it that, as legend goes.

* según el color del cristal con que se mire = in the eye of the beholder.

* según el contexto = contextually.

* según el huso horario de Europa Central = CET (Central European Time).

* según el testimonio de = on the evidence of.

* según la aplicación de reglas = rule-governed.

* según la costumbre = according to normal practice.

* según la estación del año = seasonally.

* según la información obtenida = output-oriented.

* según la leyenda = as legend goes, legend has it that.

* según la opinión de = in the opinion of.

* según las palabras de = to quote + Nombre de Persona, in the words of.

* según lo cual = where.

* según lo planeado = as planned.

* según lo previsto = on schedule, as planned.

* según lo que + Pronombre Personal + saber = to + Posesivo + knowledge.

* según los ingresos = means-tested.

* según los intereses personales de cada uno = interest-based.

* según lo ve + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.

* según mi opinión = to the best of my knowledge.

* según + Nombre = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, as per + Nombre, going on + Nombre.

* según nuestro entender = as far as we know.

* según parece = apparently, apparently, by the looks of it.

* según + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.

* según + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Posesivo + parecer = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Pronombre = Pronombre + understanding + be, in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Pronombre + entender = it + be + Posesivo + understanding, Pronombre + understanding + be.

* según + Pronombre Personal = in + Posesivo + eyes.

* según quedó indicado en = as was pointed out in.

* según sea conveniente = to suit.

* según sea necesario = as required.

* según sea pertinente = as applicable.

* según se cree = reputedly.

* según se desee = at will.

* según se dice = reportedly, so the argument goes, reputedly.

* según se necesite = on demand, on request, at need, as required, as the occasion arises, pro re nata.

* según surja la ocasión = as the occasion arises.

* según sus propias condiciones = on + Posesivo + own terms, in + Posesivo + own terms.

* según sus propias palabras = in + Posesivo + own terms.

* según una secuencia ordinal = ordinally.

* según un método prescrito = clerically.

* según vayan llegando = on a first come first served basis.

* según yo = in my books.

* según yo sé = to the best of my knowledge, AFAIK (as far as I know), to my knowledge.

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I
preposición

1) ( de acuerdo con) according to

según la ley — according to the law

según parece... — it would appear o seem (that)...

así que está en la India - según parece — so he's in India - so it seems o apparently

según las órdenes que me dieron — in accordance with the orders I was given

según me dijo, piensa quedarse — from what he told me, he intends to stay

2) ( dependiendo de)

según + subj: según te parezca as you think best; obtendrás distintos resultados según cómo lo hagas you will get different results depending (on) how you do it; ¿me llevas a casa? - según dónde vivas — will you take me home? - (it) depends where you live
II
adverbio it depends

este método puede resultar o no, según — this method may or may not work, it depends
III
conjunción

a) ( a medida que) as

según van entrando — as they come in

b) ( en cuanto)

según llegamos a la ventanilla, pusieron el cartel de cerrado — just as we reached the window they put up the closed sign

según llegues sube a verme — come up and see me as soon as you arrive

* * *

= as, as, in the form that, in terms of, in the manner, by, based on, in the words of, along the lines of, judging by, to judge by, in the opinion of, judging from, according to.

Ex: As the quantity of knowledge expands the need to organise it becomes more pressing.

Ex: This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.

Ex: The edition statement is given if stated in the document, in the form that is given in the document.

Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.

Ex: One might, for example, speak to a microphone, in the manner described in connection with the speech-controlled typewriter, and thus make his selections.

Ex: The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.

Ex: Libraries will make judgements based on criteria such as better information resources, quicker answers, and more cost-effective services = Las bibliotecas tomarán decisiones de acuerdo con criterios tales como mejores recursos informativos, rapidez de respuesta y servicios más rentables.

Ex: The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.

Ex: The author considers the possibility of a shift from libraries to personal information service along the lines of the shift that has occured from public to private transport.

Ex: The number of titles is expected to double within a relatively short period, judging by the enthusiasm expressed by the publishers.

Ex: To judge by some of the comments presented here, weeding may function as a homogenizing agent in many public libraries, creating a situation where the product lines (books) offered show little variation from library to library.

Ex: These bureaucratic organisations contribute to a social malaise, symptomatic, in the opinion of many workers, of a general social crisis which will accelerate in the decades ahead.

Ex: Judging from the history of warfare and skirmish between the British and the French, I am surprised you are so civil towards each other.

Ex: The headings will be arranged according to the filing sequence of the notation (for example, alphabetically for letters or numerically for numbers).

* actuar según = act on/upon.

* de pago según el uso = on a pay as you go basis.

* edificio construido según un plan cúbico = deep building.

* grupo según edad = age group [age-group].

* ordenación topográfica según los intereses del lector = reader interest arrangement.

* salir según lo planeado = go off + as planned.

* salir según lo previsto = go off + as planned.

* según cabe suponer = presumably, presumably, supposedly, allegedly.

* según convenga = as appropriate.

* según corresponda = as appropriate.

* según cuenta la leyenda = legend has it that, as legend goes.

* según el color del cristal con que se mire = in the eye of the beholder.

* según el contexto = contextually.

* según el huso horario de Europa Central = CET (Central European Time).

* según el testimonio de = on the evidence of.

* según la aplicación de reglas = rule-governed.

* según la costumbre = according to normal practice.

* según la estación del año = seasonally.

* según la información obtenida = output-oriented.

* según la leyenda = as legend goes, legend has it that.

* según la opinión de = in the opinion of.

* según las palabras de = to quote + Nombre de Persona, in the words of.

* según lo cual = where.

* según lo planeado = as planned.

* según lo previsto = on schedule, as planned.

* según lo que + Pronombre Personal + saber = to + Posesivo + knowledge.

* según los ingresos = means-tested.

* según los intereses personales de cada uno = interest-based.

* según lo ve + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.

* según mi opinión = to the best of my knowledge.

* según + Nombre = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, as per + Nombre, going on + Nombre.

* según nuestro entender = as far as we know.

* según parece = apparently, apparently, by the looks of it.

* según + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.

* según + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Posesivo + parecer = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Pronombre = Pronombre + understanding + be, in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.

* según + Pronombre + entender = it + be + Posesivo + understanding, Pronombre + understanding + be.

* según + Pronombre Personal = in + Posesivo + eyes.

* según quedó indicado en = as was pointed out in.

* según sea conveniente = to suit.

* según sea necesario = as required.

* según sea pertinente = as applicable.

* según se cree = reputedly.

* según se desee = at will.

* según se dice = reportedly, so the argument goes, reputedly.

* según se necesite = on demand, on request, at need, as required, as the occasion arises, pro re nata.

* según surja la ocasión = as the occasion arises.

* según sus propias condiciones = on + Posesivo + own terms, in + Posesivo + own terms.

* según sus propias palabras = in + Posesivo + own terms.

* según una secuencia ordinal = ordinally.

* según un método prescrito = clerically.

* según vayan llegando = on a first come first served basis.

* según yo = in my books.

* según yo sé = to the best of my knowledge, AFAIK (as far as I know), to my knowledge.

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según¹

prep

A (de acuerdo con) according to

según Elena/él according to Elena/him

el evangelio según San Mateo the Gospel according to St Matthew

según fuentes autorizadas/nuestros cálculos according to official sources/our calculations

lo hice según tus indicaciones I did it according to o following your instructions, I followed your instructions

según parece sus días están contados apparently, its days are numbered o it would appear o seem its days are numbered

así que está en la India … — según parece … so he's in India … — so it seems o apparently

según las órdenes que me dieron in accordance with the orders I was given

según me dijo, piensa quedarse from what he told me, he intends to stay

B (dependiendo de) según + SUBJ:

según te parezca as you think best

obtendrás distintos resultados según cómo lo hagas you will get different results depending (on) how you do it

¿me llevas a casa? — según dónde vivas will you take me home? — (it) depends where you live

iré según y cómo or según y conforme me sienta whether I go or not depends on how I feel

según²

adverb

it depends

este método puede resultar o no, según this method may or may not work, it depends

según³

conjunction

1 (a medida que) as

según van entrando as they come in

2

(en cuanto): según llegamos a la ventanilla, pusieron el cartel de cerrado just as we reached the window they put up the closed sign

según llegues sube a verme come up and see me as soon as you arrive

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según preposición
1 ( de acuerdo con) according to;
◊ según Elena according to Elena;

según parece apparently
2 ( dependiendo de):
◊ según cómo lo hagas depending (on) how you do it;

¿me llevas a casa? — según dónde vivas will you take me home? — (it) depends where you live
■ adverbio
it depends;
◊ puede resultar o no, según it may or may not work, it depends

■ conjunción ( a medida que) as;
según van entrando as they come in
según
I preposición
1 (de acuerdo con) according to
según mis cálculos, according to my calculations
2 (en la opinión de) según los metodistas, according to the Methodists
según tú, María es la mejor, according to you, Maria is the best
3 (dependiendo de) depending on: el precio varía según el peso, the price varies according to the weight
4 (por el modo en que) según lo dijo, parecía preocupada, by the way she was speaking, she seemed worried
II adverbio
1 (tal como) just as: cóselo según indica el patrón, sew it just as the pattern shows
2 (a medida que) as: según nos íbamos acercando..., as we were coming closer...

' según' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acuerdo
- cálculo
- conforme
- cuchara
- dispuesta
- dispuesto
- previsión
- tesis
- última
- último
- caso
- corresponder
- cual
- desarrollo
- dizque
- entendido
English:
according
- account
- by
- customize
- depend
- eye
- from
- Greenwich Mean Time
- law
- merit
- on
- performance-related pay
- plan
- point
- pursuant
- reportedly
- reputedly
- seasonally
- to
- under
- wear on
- accordance
- apparently
- comprehensive
- custom
- evidently
- halal
- record
- stream
- whereby

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según

♦ prep

1. [de acuerdo con] according to;

según el ministro, fue un accidente according to the minister, it was an accident;

según su opinión, ha sido un éxito in her opinion o according to her, it was a success;

según pone aquí, ahora hay que apretar la tecla de retorno according to what it says here, now you have to press the return key;

según Nietzsche,… according to Nietzsche,…;

el Evangelio según San Juan the Gospel according to St John

2. [dependiendo de] depending on;

según la hora que sea depending on the time;

según el tiempo que haga iremos a la montaña depending on what the weather's like, we may go to the mountains;

según como te vaya en el examen, podemos ir a celebrarlo depending on how you do in the exam, we could go out for a celebration

♦ adv

1. [como] (just) as;

todo permanecía según lo recordaba everything was just as she remembered it;

actuó según se le recomendó he did as he had been advised;

hazlo según creas do as you see fit;

lo hice según y como o [m5] según y conforme me dijiste I did it exactly o just like you told me;

según parece, no van a poder venir apparently, they're not going to be able to come

2. [a medida que] as;

entrarás en forma según vayas entrenando you'll get fit as you train

3. [dependiendo]
según se mire depending on how you look at it;

¿te gusta la pasta? – según do you like pasta? – it depends;

lo intentaré según esté de tiempo I'll try to do it, depending on how much time I have;

según qué días la clase es muy aburrida some days the class is really boring

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según

I prp according to;

según él according to him;

según eso which means;

según el tiempo depending on the weather;

según y como, según y conforme vaya depending on how things pan out

II adv

1 it depends;

aceptaré o no, según I might accept, it all depends

III conj (a medida que)

:

la tensión crecía según se acercaba el final the tension mounted as the end approached

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según adv

: it depends

según y como: it all depends on

según conj

1) como, conforme: as, just as

según lo dejé: just as I left it

2) : depending on how

según se vea: depending on how one sees it

según prep

1) : according to

según los rumores: according to the rumors

2) : depending on

según los resultados: depending on the results

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según¹ adv

1. (dependiendo de) depending on

según qué día sea depending on what day it is

según lo que hagas depending on what you do

2. it depends

no sé si iré o me quedaré, según I don't know if I'll go or stay, it depends

3. (a medida que) as

según iban entrando, se les daba una copa de cava as they came in, they were given a glass of cava

según parece apparently

según² prep according to

según el hombre del tiempo according to the weatherman

según lo previsto according to plan / just as planned

Spanish-English dictionary > según
7 pie

m.

1 foot.

a pie on foot

prefiero ir a pie I'd rather walk o go on foot

estar de o en pie to be on one's feet o standing

ponerse de o en pie to stand up

llevamos dos horas de pie we've been on our feet for two hours

de pies a cabeza (figurative) from head to toe

perder/no hacer pie to go/to be out of one's depth

pie de atleta athlete's foot

pies de cerdo (pig's) trotters

pies planos flat feet

2 stand.

pie de foto caption

pie de página (computing) footer

3 cue (Teatro).

4 leg, central support.

5 Computer Science Academic Program.

6 pes.

pret.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) Preterite Indicative of Spanish verb: piar.

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pie

► nombre masculino

1 ANATOMÍA foot

■ llevo de pie todo el día I've been on my feet all day

■ me duelen los pies my feet ache

2 (base - de una lámpara) base; (- de una escultura) plinth

3 (de un verso) foot

4 (medida de longitud) foot

5 (de un documento) foot; (de una fotografía, dibujo) caption

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a los pies de la cama at the foot of the bed

a pie on foot

al pie de (cerca) close by

al pie de la letra word for word

al pie del cañón familiar hard at it, working

buscarle los tres pies al gato familiar to split hairs

creer algo a pies juntillas familiar to believe something implicitly

dar pie a to give occasion for

de los pies a la cabeza from head to toe

empezar con buen/mal pie to start off on the right/wrong foot

estar en pie de guerra to be on a war footing 2 figurado to be on the war path

hacer pie to touch the bottom

ir con pies de plomo to tread very carefully

nacer de pie to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

no dar pie con bola to mess everything up, not get anything right

no tener ni pies ni cabeza to be ludicrous, be absurd

pararle los pies a alguien to put somebody in their place

poner los pies en to set foot in

ponerse de/en pie to get to one's feet, stand up

saber de qué pie cojea alguien to know what somebody's weakness is

tenerse de pie to keep on one's feet

pie de atleta athlete's foot

pie de imprenta imprint

pies planos flat feet

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noun m.

1) foot

2) cue

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SM

1) (Anat) foot

levanta el pie izquierdo — lift your left foot

las plantas de los pies — the soles of the feet

no arrastres los pies al andar — don't drag your feet while you walk

con los pies descalzos — barefoot

se le fueron los pies — he slipped

poner el pie en el acelerador — (lit) to step on the gas *; (fig) to speed things up, step up the pace

volverse pies atrás — to retrace one's steps

pie de atleta — athlete's foot

pie de cabra — crowbar

pie de rey — slide gauge

pies de barro — feet of clay

pies de cerdo — (Culin) (pig's) trotters

pies de gato — climbing boots

pies planos — flat feet

2) [locuciones]

• a pie — on foot

ir a pie — to go on foot, walk

• estar de pie — to be standing (up)

estaba de pie junto a mi cama — he was standing next to my bed

permanecieron mucho tiempo de pie — they were standing for a long time, they were on their feet a long time

• en pie, llevo en pie desde las cuatro — I've been up since four

mantenerse en pie — [persona] to stay standing o on one's feet; [objeto] to remain upright

la oferta sigue en pie — the offer still stands

ganado en pie — LAm cattle on the hoof

• a pie enjuto — † (lit) dry-shod; (fig) without danger, without any risk

• a pie firme † —

permanecer a pie firme — to remain steadfast

• ponerse de o en pie — to stand up

- de a pie

gente de a pie — common o ordinary folk

el hombre de a pie — the man in the street

el español de a pie — the average Spaniard

soldado de a pie — ( Hist) foot-soldier

- andar con pies de plomo

- de pies a cabeza

se mojó de pies a cabeza — she got soaked from head to foot

es un caballero de pies a cabeza — he's a gentleman through and through

- caer de pie

- cojear del mismo pie

hacer algo con los pies * —

han redactado este contrato con los pies — they've made a mess of drawing up this contract

estás pensando con los pies — you're not using your head

- con los pies por delante

se lo llevaron con los pies por delante — he left feet first, he left in a (wooden) box

- no dar pie con bola

hoy no doy pie con bola — I can't seem to get anything right today

- dale el pie y se tomará la mano

- entrar con buen pie o con el pie derecho

- estar con un pie en el hoyo

- hacer pie

no hacer pie — to be out of one's depth

a pies juntillas — blindly

se lo creyeron a pies juntillas — they blindly believed it

- levantarse con el pie izquierdo

- nacer de pie

- parar los pies a algn

- perder el pie

- poner el pie o los pies en

desde el pasado sábado, mi padre no ha puesto los pies en casa — my father hasn't set foot in the house since last Saturday

- poner los pies en el suelo

- poner los pies en polvorosa

- sacar los pies del plato o tiesto

- salir por pies

sin pies ni cabeza —

un argumento sin pies ni cabeza — an absurd argument

el mensaje no tenía ni pies ni cabeza — the message didn't make any sense at all, I couldn't make head or tail of the message

el plan no tiene ni pies ni cabeza — the plan is totally unworkable
buscar 1., 1), a)
3) (=base) [de columna, estatua, lámpara] base; [de cama] foot; [de colina, escalera] foot, bottom; [de copa] stem; [de calcetín] foot

a los pies de la cama — at the foot of the bed

al pie del monte — at the foot o bottom of the mountain

al pie de ese edificio — next to that building, right beside that building

al pie de fábrica — ex-works

al pie de la obra — (Com) including delivery charges

al pie del cañón —

este fin de semana estará al pie del cañón — he'll be hard at work this weekend

ha cumplido 30 años al pie del cañon — he spent 30 years on the job

morir al pie del cañón — to die in harness

4) [de página] foot, bottom; [de foto] caption

notas a pie de página — footnotes

- al pie de la letra

pie de imprenta — imprint

5) (Bot) [de árbol] trunk; [de planta] stem; [de rosa] stock

6) (=unidad de medida) foot

tiene cuatro pies de largo — it is four feet long

pie cuadrado — square foot

7) (Teat) cue

8) [de vino] sediment

9) (=causa)

• dar pie a — to give cause for

dar pie para que algn haga algo — to give sb cause to do sth

10) (=posición)

• estar en pie de igualdad — to be on an equal footing ( con with)

estar en pie de guerra — (lit) to be on a war footing, be ready to go to war; (fig) to be on the warpath

poner a algn en pie de guerra — to get sb up in arms

11) (Literat) foot

12) Cono Sur * (=pago) deposit, down payment

13)

pie de vía — CAm (Aut) indicator, turn signal (EEUU)

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I
masculino

1)

a) (Anat) foot

un dedo del pie — a toe

tiene (los) pies planos — she has flat feet

a sus pies, señora — (frml) at your service, madam (frml)

b) (en locs)

a pie — on foot

¿vamos a pie o en coche? — shall we walk or take the car?

hoy ando a pie — (AmL) I'm without wheels today

al pie — (Col) very close, just round the corner

de pie — standing

tuve que viajar de pie todo el camino — I had to stand all the way

ponte de pie — stand up

en pie: estoy en pie desde las siete I've been up since seven o'clock; no puedo tenerme en pie I can hardly walk/stand; sólo la iglesia quedó en pie only the church remained standing; queda en pie la cita our date is still on; mi oferta/promesa sigue en pie my offer/promise still stands; ganado en pie (AmL) livestock, cattle on the hoof; andarse con pie(s) de plomo (fam) to tread very carefully o warily; a pie pelado (Chi) barefoot, in one's bare feet; a pie(s) juntillas: seguí a pies juntillas sus indicaciones I followed his instructions to the letter; creerse algo a pies juntillas to blindly believe something; buscarle tres or cinco pies al gato (fam) ( buscar complicaciones) to complicate matters; cojear del mismo pie (fam) to be two of a kind (colloq); con los pies (fam) badly; lleva la empresa con los pies he's making a hash o mess of running the company (colloq); con los pies por or para delante (fam & euf) feet first; con los pies sobre la tierra with one's feet on the ground; con mal pie or con el pie izquierdo: empezó con mal pie she got off to a bad start; hoy me levanté or empecé el día con el pie izquierdo I got up on the wrong side of the bed today (AmE), I got out of bed on the wrong side today (BrE); no le des pie para que te critique don't give him cause o reason to criticize you; dar pie a algo murmuraciones/especulaciones to give rise to something; esto dio pie a una discusión this caused o was the cause of an argument; darle pie a alguien: de a pie common, ordinary; el ciudadano de a pie the man in the street, the average man/person; de la cabeza a los pies or de pies a cabeza from head to foot o toe, from top to toe (colloq); echar pie atrás (Chi) to back down; en pie de guerra on a war footing; en (un) pie de igualdad on an equal footing; estar a pie (Chi fam) to be lost (colloq); estar atado de pies y manos to be bound hand and foot; estar con un pie en el estribo (fam) to be about to leave; estar con un pie en la tumba or la sepultura or el hoyo to have one foot in the grave; hacer pie to be able to touch the bottom; írsele los pies a alguien: cuando empezó la música se me iban los pies once the music began I couldn't keep my feet still; leche al pie de la vaca (AmL) milk fresh from the cow; levantarse/empezar con buen pie or con el pie derecho to get off to a good start; nacer de pie to be born under a lucky star; no doy/da pie con bola (fam) I/he can't get a thing right; no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense whatsoever; un plan sin pies ni cabeza a crazy o an absurd plan; pararle a alguien los pies (Esp) to put somebody in his/her place (colloq); perder pie ( en el agua) to get out of one's depth; ( resbalarse) to lose one's footing; pies de barro feet of clay; poner (los) pies en polvorosa (fam) to take to one's heels (colloq); poner los pies en un lugar to set foot in a place; por mi/tu/su (propio) pie unaided, without any help; saber de qué pie cojea alguien (Esp fam) to know somebody's faults o weak points; ser más viejo que andar a pie — (CS fam) to be as old as the hills (colloq)

- pie de atleta

2)

a) (de calcetín, media) foot

b) (de lámpara, columna) base; ( de copa - base) base; (- parte vertical) stem

c) (de página, escrito) foot, bottom

una nota a or al pie de página — a footnote

al pie or a los pies de la montaña — at the foot of the mountain

al pie de la letra — exactly

sigue mis instrucciones al pie de la letra — follow my instructions to the letter o exactly

al pie del cañón: Ana se quedó al pie del cañón mientras el jefe estaba fuera Ana stayed here to hold the fort while the boss was away; ella es la que está siempre al pie del cañón — she's the one who's always there to keep things going

d) ( de cama) tb

pies — foot

- pie de firma

- pie de fotografía

- pie de fuerza

- pie de imprenta

3) (Bot) cutting, slip

4) ( medida) foot; (Lit) foot

•

- pie quebrado
II [pai]
masculino (AmL) pie

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I
masculino

1)

a) (Anat) foot

un dedo del pie — a toe

tiene (los) pies planos — she has flat feet

a sus pies, señora — (frml) at your service, madam (frml)

b) (en locs)

a pie — on foot

¿vamos a pie o en coche? — shall we walk or take the car?

hoy ando a pie — (AmL) I'm without wheels today

al pie — (Col) very close, just round the corner

de pie — standing

tuve que viajar de pie todo el camino — I had to stand all the way

ponte de pie — stand up

en pie: estoy en pie desde las siete I've been up since seven o'clock; no puedo tenerme en pie I can hardly walk/stand; sólo la iglesia quedó en pie only the church remained standing; queda en pie la cita our date is still on; mi oferta/promesa sigue en pie my offer/promise still stands; ganado en pie (AmL) livestock, cattle on the hoof; andarse con pie(s) de plomo (fam) to tread very carefully o warily; a pie pelado (Chi) barefoot, in one's bare feet; a pie(s) juntillas: seguí a pies juntillas sus indicaciones I followed his instructions to the letter; creerse algo a pies juntillas to blindly believe something; buscarle tres or cinco pies al gato (fam) ( buscar complicaciones) to complicate matters; cojear del mismo pie (fam) to be two of a kind (colloq); con los pies (fam) badly; lleva la empresa con los pies he's making a hash o mess of running the company (colloq); con los pies por or para delante (fam & euf) feet first; con los pies sobre la tierra with one's feet on the ground; con mal pie or con el pie izquierdo: empezó con mal pie she got off to a bad start; hoy me levanté or empecé el día con el pie izquierdo I got up on the wrong side of the bed today (AmE), I got out of bed on the wrong side today (BrE); no le des pie para que te critique don't give him cause o reason to criticize you; dar pie a algo murmuraciones/especulaciones to give rise to something; esto dio pie a una discusión this caused o was the cause of an argument; darle pie a alguien: de a pie common, ordinary; el ciudadano de a pie the man in the street, the average man/person; de la cabeza a los pies or de pies a cabeza from head to foot o toe, from top to toe (colloq); echar pie atrás (Chi) to back down; en pie de guerra on a war footing; en (un) pie de igualdad on an equal footing; estar a pie (Chi fam) to be lost (colloq); estar atado de pies y manos to be bound hand and foot; estar con un pie en el estribo (fam) to be about to leave; estar con un pie en la tumba or la sepultura or el hoyo to have one foot in the grave; hacer pie to be able to touch the bottom; írsele los pies a alguien: cuando empezó la música se me iban los pies once the music began I couldn't keep my feet still; leche al pie de la vaca (AmL) milk fresh from the cow; levantarse/empezar con buen pie or con el pie derecho to get off to a good start; nacer de pie to be born under a lucky star; no doy/da pie con bola (fam) I/he can't get a thing right; no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense whatsoever; un plan sin pies ni cabeza a crazy o an absurd plan; pararle a alguien los pies (Esp) to put somebody in his/her place (colloq); perder pie ( en el agua) to get out of one's depth; ( resbalarse) to lose one's footing; pies de barro feet of clay; poner (los) pies en polvorosa (fam) to take to one's heels (colloq); poner los pies en un lugar to set foot in a place; por mi/tu/su (propio) pie unaided, without any help; saber de qué pie cojea alguien (Esp fam) to know somebody's faults o weak points; ser más viejo que andar a pie — (CS fam) to be as old as the hills (colloq)

- pie de atleta

2)

a) (de calcetín, media) foot

b) (de lámpara, columna) base; ( de copa - base) base; (- parte vertical) stem

c) (de página, escrito) foot, bottom

una nota a or al pie de página — a footnote

al pie or a los pies de la montaña — at the foot of the mountain

al pie de la letra — exactly

sigue mis instrucciones al pie de la letra — follow my instructions to the letter o exactly

al pie del cañón: Ana se quedó al pie del cañón mientras el jefe estaba fuera Ana stayed here to hold the fort while the boss was away; ella es la que está siempre al pie del cañón — she's the one who's always there to keep things going

d) ( de cama) tb

pies — foot

- pie de firma

- pie de fotografía

- pie de fuerza

- pie de imprenta

3) (Bot) cutting, slip

4) ( medida) foot; (Lit) foot

•

- pie quebrado
II [pai]
masculino (AmL) pie

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pie¹

¹ = foot [feet, -pl.], tail, toe.

Ex: She was tapping with her foot on the carpet.

Ex: The top and bottom of the book are known as the head and tail respectively, and the front is the fore-edge (rhymes with porridge); similarly the margins round the type on each page are called the head, tail, outer (at the fore-edge), and inner margins.

Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.

* alfombra de pie de cama = bedside rug.

* al pie (de) = at the bottom (of), at the foot (of).

* al pie de la letra = to the letter.

* andar con pies de plomo = tread + warily.

* andarse con pies de plomo = walk on + eggshells.

* apagar un fuego con los pies = stomp out + fire.

* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.

* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.

* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.

* apoyo para los pies = footrest.

* arrastrando los pies = shuffling.

* arrastrar los pies = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.

* arreglarse los pies = pedicure.

* atar de pies y manos = hogtie.

* bajo los pies = underfoot.

* baño de pies = footbath.

* bomba de pie = foot pump.

* buscarle cinco pies al gato = split + hairs.

* buscarle los tres pies al gato = nitpick.

* buscarle tres pies al gato = split + hairs.

* caer de pie = land on + Posesivo + (own two) feet.

* carrera a pie = foot race.

* comenzar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.

* comenzar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing.

* con el pie deformado = clubfooted.

* con la punta de los pies mirando hacia dentro = pigeon-toed.

* con los pies sobre la tierra = down-to-earth.

* con notas a pie de página = footnoted.

* con pie firme = sure-footed.

* con un pie en la tumba = over the hill.

* cuidado de los pies = footcare.

* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.

* dedo del pie = toe.

* dedo gordo del pie, el = big toe, the.

* dedo meñique del pie = pinkie toe.

* de dos pies = two-legged.

* dejar de pie = leave + standing.

* de la cabeza a los pies = from head to foot, from head to toe.

* de nuevo en pie = up and about.

* de pies a cabeza = from head to toe, from head to foot.

* de pies ligeros = swift-footed.

* de pies planos = flat-footed.

* desde la cabeza hasta los pies = head to toe, from head to toe, from head to foot.

* distancia a pie = walking distance.

* el ciudadano de a pie = the average Joe.

* el mundo está a sus pies = the world is + Posesivo + oyster.

* empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.

* empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.

* en pie = up and about.

* en pie de guerra = on the warpath.

* entrar con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.

* estar de pie = stand.

* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.

* freno de pie = foot brake [footbrake].

* gente de a pie = ordinary people.

* hombre de a pie, el = man-on-the-street, man in the street, the.

* ir a pie = leg it.

* la ciudadana de a pie = the average Jane.

* la gente se puso de pie para aplaudir = standing ovation.

* lámpara de pie = standing lamp, floor lamp.

* levantarse con el pie izquierdo = wake up on + the wrong side of the bed, get up on + the wrong side of the bed.

* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.

* no creerse Algo al pie de la letra = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.

* no encontrar ni el pie ni la cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.

* nota a pie de página = footnote.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of, be pointless.

* no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.

* parte anterior del pie = ball of + Posesivo + foot.

* perchero de pie = coat-stand.

* perder el pie = lose + Posesivo + footing.

* pie de atleta = athlete's foot.

* pie de imprenta = edition imprint, imprint statement, imprint.

* pie de obra = building site.

* pie de página = footer.

* pie de página repetido = running foot, footline.

* pie de pie = standing.

* Pie Grande = Bigfoot, Sasquatch.

* pies planos = flat feet, pes planus, fallen arches.

* pies sobre la tierra = feet on the ground.

* planta del pie = sole.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner pie en = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* retrete de pie = squat toilet, squatty potty, squat loo.

* sacar los pies del plato = break out of + the box.

* sacar los pies del tiesto = break out of + the box.

* salir por pies = take off + running, leg it, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* seguir Algo al pie de la letra = follow + Nombre + to the letter.

* seguir al pie de la letra = keep + strictly to the letter.

* seguir al pie del cañón = soldier on.

* seguir en pie = hold + Posesivo + own, hold up.

* sin pies ni cabeza = without rhyme or reason.

* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

* tiña del pie = tinea pedis.

* uña del pie = toenail.

* visita a pie = walking tour.

pie²

² = foot [feet, -pl.].

Nota: Medida equivalente a 30 centímetros.

Ex: Soon, however, the collection outgrew its meagre quarters and a full-fledged library occupying a 40x60 foot area came into being.

* de un pie de grosor = foot-thick.

* pie cuadrado = square foot (sq. ft.).

* pie lineal = linear foot.

pie³

³ = winter.

Nota: En la prensa antigua de madera, travesaño que unía los postes de madera verticales que servían de soporte a toda la prensa por la parte de abajo y que servía de soporte al ensamblaje de transporte carriage assembly.

Ex: The chief members of the impression carriage were two upright cheeks about 2 m. high and placed 60-65 cm. apart, carrying between them the winter and, above it, the head, two massive cross timbers mortised into the cheeks which contained the vertical thrust of the impression.

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pie¹

masculine

A

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) foot

no arrastres los pies don't drag your feet

se rompió un dedo del pie he broke a toe

tiene (los) pies planos she has flat feet

se echó a sus pies ( liter); he threw himself at her feet ( frml)

a sus pies, señora ( frml); at your service, madam ( frml)

2 ( en locs):

a pie on foot

queda muy cerca, podemos ir a pie it's very near, we can walk o go on foot

¿vamos a pie o en coche? shall we walk or take the car?

esta semana ando a pie ( AmL); I'm walking everywhere this week

a pie de:

una nota a pie de página a note at the foot of the page

viviendas a pie de playa ( Esp); houses with access to the beach

oficina a pie de calle ( Esp); office with direct access to the street

una entrevista a piecalle ( Esp); an interview in the street

experimentos a pie de aula ( Esp); experiments in the classroom

al pie ( Col); very close, just round the corner

de pie standing

estuvimos de pie casi dos horas we were standing (up) o we were on our feet for almost two hours

tuvimos que viajar de pie todo el camino we had to stand all the way

ponte de pie stand up

en pie: estoy en pie desde las siete de la mañana I've been up since seven o'clock this morning

ya no podía tenerme en pie I could hardly walk/stand, I was ready to drop

sólo la pequeña iglesia quedó en pie only the little church remained standing

queda en pie la cita para mañana our date for tomorrow is still on

mi oferta/la promesa sigue en pie my offer/the promise still stands

ganado en pie ( AmL); livestock, cattle on the hoof

a pie pelado ( Chi); barefoot, in one's bare feet

a pie(s) juntillas: está siguiendo a pies juntillas las indicaciones de sus superiores he's following his bosses' instructions to the letter

se cree a pies juntillas todo lo que le dicen he blindly believes every word he's told

buscarle tres or cinco pies al gato ( fam) (buscar complicaciones) to complicate matters, make life difficult; (exponerse al peligro) to ask for trouble ( colloq)

cojear del mismo pie ( fam); to be two of a kind ( colloq), to be tarred with the same brush ( colloq)

con buen pieor con el pie derecho: a ver si mañana nos levantamos con el pie derecho I hope things will get off to a better start tomorrow

con los pies ( fam); badly

esta camisa la debes haber planchado con los pies this shirt looks as if you ironed it with your eyes closed

una solicitud escrita con los pies a very poorly written letter of application

el gerente lleva la empresa con los pies the manager is making a hash o mess of running the company ( colloq)

con los pies por or para delante ( fam euf); feet first

de esta casa me sacarán con los pies por delante they'll have to carry me out of this house feet first o in a box ( colloq euph)

con los pies sobre la tierra with one's feet on the ground

tiene los pies bien puestos sobre la tierra she has her feet firmly on the ground

con mal pieor con el pie izquierdo badly

empezó con mal pie she got off to a bad start, she started badly

hoy me levanté or empecé el día con el pie izquierdo I got up on the wrong side of the bed today ( AmE), I got out of bed on the wrong side today ( BrE)

con pie(s) de plomo ( fam); very carefully o warily

ándate con pies de plomo tread very warily o carefully

dar pie a algo to give rise to sth

su conducta dio pie a murmuraciones her behavior gave rise to o sparked off rumors

no quiero que esto dé pie a una discusión I don't want this to cause o to be the cause of an argument

darle pie a algn: no le des pie para que te siga criticando don't give him cause o reason o grounds to criticize you again

de a pie common, ordinary

el ciudadano de a pie the man in the street, the average man/person

a mí me gusta hablar con la gente de a pie I like talking to ordinary people

de la cabeza a los pies or de pies a cabeza from head to foot o toe, from top to toe ( colloq)

echar pie atrás ( Chi); to back down

en pie de guerra on a war footing, ready for war, on full alert

en (un) pie de igualdad on an equal footing, on equal terms

estar a pie ( Chi fam); to be lost ( colloq)

estar atado de pies y manos to be bound hand and foot, have one's hands tied

estar con un pie en el estribo ( fam); to be about to leave

me pillas con un pie en el estribo I was just on my way out o about to leave

ya están con un pie en el estribo they're all set to go

estar con un pie en la tumba or sepultura to have one foot in the grave

hacer pie to be able to touch the bottom

yo aquí no hago pie I can't touch the bottom here, I'm out of my depth here

írsele los pies a algn: cuando empezó la música se me iban los pies once the music began I couldn't keep my feet still

leche al pie de la vaca ( AmL); milk fresh from the cow

nacer de pie to be born under a lucky star

no doy/da pie con bola ( fam); I/he can't get a thing right

no estirar los pies más de lo que da la frazada ( RPl fam); to cut one's coat according to one's cloth

no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense whatsoever

el ensayo no tenía ni pies ni cabeza the essay made no sense whatsoever o was totally unintelligible

un plan sin pies ni cabeza a crazy o an absurd plan

pararle a algn los pies ( Esp); to take sb down a peg or two, put sb in his/her place ( colloq)

perder pie (en el agua) to get out of one's depth; (resbalarse) to lose one's footing; (confundirse) to slip up

pies de barro feet of clay

un héroe con pies de barro a hero with feet of clay

poner (los) pies en polvorosa ( fam); to take to one's heels, make oneself scarce, hotfoot it ( colloq)

poner los pies en un lugar to set foot in a place

hoy no he puesto pie en la calle I haven't set foot outside the house today

por mi/tu/su (propio) pie unaided, without any help

saber de qué pie cojea algn ( Esp fam); to know sb's faults o weak points

salir por pies ( Esp fam); to take to one's heels, make oneself scarce, hotfoot it ( colloq)

ser más viejo que andar a pie (CS fam); to be as old as the hills ( colloq)

Compuestos:

● pie cavo

high instep

● pie de atleta

athlete's foot

● pie de pollo

( Chi) dogtooth

● pie equino

clubfoot

B

1 (de un calcetín, una media) foot

2 (de una lámpara, columna) base; (de una copa — base) base; (— parte vertical) stem

3 (de una máquina de coser) foot, treadle

4 (de una página, un escrito) foot, bottom

una nota a or al pie de página a footnote

remita el cupón que se acompaña al pie send off the coupon below

un pueblo al pieor a los pies de la montaña a village at the foot of the mountain

al pie de la letra exactly

sigue mis instrucciones al pie de la letra follow my instructions to the letter o exactly

repetí al pie de la letra lo que me dijiste I repeated word for word o exactly what you told me

al pie del cañón working

todos se habían ido, pero nosotros seguíamos al pie del cañón everyone had left, but we were still hard at it o still working away

5 (de una cama) tb

pies mpl foot

Compuestos:

● pie de biela

little end

● pie de firma

name and title of signatory

● pie de fotografía

caption

● pie de fuerza

( Col) (personal) manpower; ( Mil) standing army

● pie de imprenta

imprint

● pie de página

footer

● pie de rey

slide gauge

C ( Bot) cutting, slip

Compuesto:

pie de injerto

rootstock

D [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (medida) foot

ocho pies cuadrados eight square feet

E ( Lit) foot

Compuesto:

pie quebrado

line of four or five syllables

F ( Chi) (depósito) down payment

pie²

/pai/

masculine

( AmL)

pie

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Del verbo piar: ( conjugate piar)

pié es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

píe es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
piar
pie
piar ( conjugate piar) verbo intransitivo
to chirp, tweet
pie 1 sustantivo masculino
1
a) (Anat) foot;

◊ un dedo del pie a toe;

tiene (los) pies planos she has flat feet;
pie de atleta athlete's foot
b) ( en locs)

◊ a pie on foot;

ir a pie to go on foot, walk;
hoy ando a pie (AmL) I'm without wheels today;
de pie standing;
ponte de pie stand up;
en pie: estoy en pie desde las siete I've been up since seven o'clock;
no puedo tenerme en pie I can hardly walk/stand;
solo la iglesia quedó en pie only the church remained standing;
mi oferta sigue en pie my offer still stands;
a pie pelado (Chi) barefoot, in one's bare feet;
de a pie common, ordinary;
de la cabeza a los pies or de pies a cabeza from head to foot o toe, from top to toe (colloq);
en pie de guerra on a war footing;
en (un) pie de igualdad on an equal footing;
hacer pie to be able to touch the bottom;
levantarse con el pie derecho to get off to a good start;
no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense whatsoever;
por mi/tu/su (propio) pie unaided, without any help
2
a) (de calcetín, media) foot

b) (de lámpara, columna) base;

( de copa — base) base;
(— parte vertical) stem;
( de montaña) foot
c) (de página, escrito) foot, bottom;

una nota a or al pie de página a footnote;
◊ pie de fotografía caption;

al pie de la letra ‹copiar/repetir› word by word, exactly
d) ( de cama) tb

◊ pies foot

3
a) ( medida) foot

b) (Lit) foot

pie 2 /pai/ sustantivo masculino (AmL) pie
piar vi (pájaro) to chirp, cheep, tweet
pie sustantivo masculino
1 (de una persona) foot
ponerse de pie, to stand up
pies planos, flat feet
2 (de una columna, lámpara, etc) base
3 (de una copa) stem
4 (de una fotografía) caption
5 (de un texto) foot
una nota a pie de página, a footnote
6 (medida) foot
♦ Locuciones: dar pie a, to give cause for
a pies juntillas, blindly
al pie de la letra, to the letter
con buen/mal pie, on the right/wrong footing
con pies de plomo, cautiously
de pie, standing up
de pies a cabeza, from head to foot
' pie' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- bola
- caminar
- cañón
- ciudadana
- ciudadano
- cojear
- compartir
- dedo
- dormirse
- empanada
- enredarse
- excursionista
- flojera
- gráfica
- gráfico
- guerra
- hormiguear
- hormigueo
- lámpara
- letra
- levantarse
- migaja
- nacer
- parada
- parado
- pararse
- pastel
- patear
- patín
- perchero
- planta
- pulgar
- punta
- reloj
- resistir
- sostenerse
- talón
- tenerse
- uña
- vadear
- ver
- zancadilla
- a
- agachar
- amoldar
- bien
- budín
- buscar
- calambre
English:
accused
- athlete's foot
- bare
- base
- bed
- book
- bottom
- caption
- circumscribe
- clubfoot
- custard pie
- dead
- easy
- floor lamp
- foot
- foothold
- footing
- footnote
- ft
- grandfather
- hike
- hill
- impression
- imprint
- instep
- itch
- letter
- man
- meat pie
- mince pie
- on
- pace
- pie
- pie chart
- press
- print
- promenade concert
- rambler
- remain
- rise
- roll out
- salt
- sole
- stamp
- stamp down
- stand
- stand up
- standing
- standing ovation
- standing room

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pie nm

1. [de persona] foot;

estos zapatos me hacen daño en los pies these shoes hurt my feet;

a pie on foot;

prefiero ir a pie I'd rather walk o go on foot;

estar de o [m5] en pie to be standing;

ponerse de o [m5] en pie to stand up;

llevamos dos horas de pie we've been on our feet for two hours;

llevo en pie desde las seis de la mañana I've been up and about since six in the morning;

la oferta sigue en pie the offer still stands;

echar pie a tierra [jinete] to dismount;
[pasajero] to alight;
se me fueron los pies [resbalé] I slipped, I lost my footing;

se me iban los pies con la música my feet were tapping along to the music;

perder/no hacer pie [en el agua] to go/to be out of one's depth;
Formal
a sus pies at your service;

el ciudadano de a pie the man in the street;

en pie de igualdad on an equal footing;

en pie de guerra on a war footing;

Comp

pies de barro: un héroe/líder con (los) pies de barro a hero/leader with feet of clay;

Comp
Fam
buscar (los) tres o [m5] cinco pies al gato to overcomplicate matters;

Comp

de pies a cabeza from head to toe;

Comp

con buen pie: empezar con buen pie to get off to a good start;

terminar con buen pie to end on a good note;

Comp

caer de pie [tener suerte] to land on one's feet;

Comp

no dar pie con bola to get everything wrong;

Comp

con el pie derecho: empezar con el pie derecho to get off to a good start;

Comp

estar con un pie en el estribo to be about to leave;

Comp

a pies juntillas unquestioningly;

Comp

levantarse con el pie izquierdo to get out of bed on the wrong side;

Comp

con mal pie: empezar con mal pie to get off to a bad start;

terminar con mal pie to end on a sour note;

Comp

nacer de pie to be born lucky;

Comp

andar o [m5] ir con pies de plomo to tread carefully;

Comp

pararle los pies a alguien to put sb in their place;

Comp
Fam
poner pies en polvorosa: al llegar la policía, puso pies en polvorosa when the police arrived, you couldn't see him for dust o he legged it;

Comp

poner los pies en o [m5] sobre la tierra to get a grip on reality;

Comp
Esp
saber de qué pie cojea alguien to know sb's weaknesses;

Comp
Fam
salir con los pies por delante to leave feet first o in a box;

Comp
Esp Fam
salir por pies to leg it;

Comp

no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense at all;

Comp

tener un pie en la tumba to have one foot in the grave

Comp

no tenerse en pie: no me tengo en pie I can't stand up a minute longer;

esa teoría no se tiene en pie that theory doesn't stand up

Comp
pie de atleta athlete's foot;
pie de cabra crowbar, Br jemmy, US jimmy;

pies de cerdo (pig's) trotters;

pies planos flat feet

2. [base] [de lámpara, micrófono] stand;
[de copa] stem; [de montaña, árbol, escalera] foot;
al pie de la página at the foot o bottom of the page;

al pie de o [m5]a los pies de la cama/de la montaña at the foot of the bed/mountain;

al pie de la letra to the letter, word for word;

sigue las instrucciones al pie de la letra follow the instructions to the letter;

copiar algo al pie de la letra to copy sth word for word;

no hace falta que lo interpretes al pie de la letra there's no need to interpret it literally;

Comp

al pie del cañón: ahí está, siempre al pie del cañón there he is, always hard at work

Comp
pie de foto caption;
pie de imprenta imprint;
Informát pie de página footer
3. [unidad de medida] foot;

mide tres pies de ancho it's three foot o feet wide

4. Teatro cue;
Fig
dar pie a [críticas, comentarios] to give rise to;
[sospechas] to give cause for; Fig
dar pie a alguien para que haga algo to give sb cause to do sth

5. Lit [de verso] foot

Comp
pie quebrado = short line of four or five syllables alternating with longer lines
6. pie de lobo [planta] clubmoss

7. pies de gato [botas] rock boots

8. Chile [anticipo] down payment

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pie

m

1 de estatua, lámpara base

2 de persona foot;

a pie on foot;

al pie de at the foot of;

de pie standing;

estar de pie be standing (up);

ponerse de o

en pie stand up;

no tenerse en o

de pie fig: por cansancio be ready to drop;

de pies a cabeza from head to foot;

no tiene ni pies ni cabeza it doesn’t make any sense at all, I can’t make head nor tail of it;

a pies juntillas creer blindly;

levantarse con el pie izquierdo get out of bed on the wrong side;

con buen/mal pie empezar get off to a good/bad start;

con los pies fig badly;

andarse con pies de plomo tread warily;

estar en pie be up, be out of bed;

estar en pie de guerra be on a war footing;

buscar tres o

cinco pies al gato fig make things difficult, complicate things;

dar pie para o

a give rise to, generate;

echar pie a tierra go ashore;

estar al pie del cañón fig be hard at work;

hacer pie touch bottom;

no hacer pie en piscina be out of one’s depth;

no dar pie con bola fam get o

do everything wrong;

parar los pies a alguien take s.o. down a peg or two fam ;

saber de qué pie cojea alguien fig know where s.o. is coming from;

poner pies en polvorosa fam take to one’s heels fam ;

salir por pies hotfoot it fam, make o.s. scarce;

pie de la cama foot of the bed;

pies planos flat feet

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pie nm

1) : foot

a pie: on foot

de pie: on one's feet, standing

2) : base, bottom, stem, foot

pie de la cama: foot of the bed

pie de una lámpera: base of a lamp

pie de la escalera: bottom of the stairs

pie de una copa: stem of a glass

3) : foot (in measurement)

pie cuadrado: square foot

4) : cue (in theater)

5)

dar pie a : to give cause for, to give rise to

6)

en pie de igualidad : on equal footing

* * *

pie n

1. (de persona) foot [pl. feet]

Eduardo tiene los pies pequeños Eduardo has small feet

me duelen los pies my feet hurt

2. (de estatua, lámpara, etc) base

a pie on foot

estar de pie to be standing

ir a pie to walk

ponerse de pie to stand up [pt. & pp. stood]

Spanish-English dictionary > pie
8 completamente

adv.

completely, totally.

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completamente

► adverbio

1 completely

* * *

adv.

completely

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ADV completely

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adverbio completely

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= all the way, completely, entirely, in + Posesivo + entirety, fully, in full, outright, perfectly, purely, squarely, thoroughly, totally, wholly, right through, head and shoulder, roundly, utterly, wholeheartedly [whole-heartedly], altogether, go + the whole hog, the full monty, by a long way, hopelessly + Adjetivo, one hundred percent, flat out, to the hilt, heinously + Adjetivo.

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Ex. This is a perfectly acceptable UDC class number but it does not conform to the citation order PME...ST.

Ex. Indicative-informative abstracts are more common than either the purely indicative or the purely informative abstract.

Ex. Surveillance licensing is one question which falls squarely into the 'free movement of goods' category and does not involve the harmonization of the laws of member states.

Ex. Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.

Ex. Clearly, the only totally adequate indication of the content of a document is the text of the document in its entirety.

Ex. Since 1980 it has offered access to data bases and data banks either wholly or partially sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities.

Ex. Next morning the heap, now damp right through, was set up on one end of the horse (later called the bank), a bench long enough to take two piles of paper end to end, and about as high as the coffin of the press.

Ex. 'General recreation or leisure' stands out head and shoulders above all the other books borrowed from the library.

Ex. The constant demand for a return to the previous situation, so roundly criticised by the committee, may soon be granted.

Ex. We recount the parts which absorbed us utterly, which made us feel that the alternative world was more vivid, more 'real,' than our life outside the book.

Ex. I agree whole-heartedly that the subject approach is used chiefly by the beginner, whether it is a historical researcher or a high school student who is looking for term paper material.

Ex. Service in-depth abandons subject arrangement altogether, and seeks to arrange documents in categories according to their popularity.

Ex. The article 'Patent information: going the whole hog' presents an overview of Derwent's products in the patent information field.

Ex. The article ' The digital full monty?' forecasts that the world of information is likely to be dominated by global giants on the one hand and selective niche providers on the other.

Ex. The best possible candidate, by a long way, is also one who is, for political reasons, a dark horse.

Ex. Rumor has it that she 'tolerates' Mathilda Panopoulos, having tried many times to engage her in meaningful dialogue only to find her ' hopelessly set in her opinions'.

Ex. Even if a runner does recover after pulling a muscle they will never be one hundred percent healed.

Ex. The normally perky and intrepid Cristina is flat out crabby these days.

Ex. Motorists are under the cosh, feel taxed to the hilt and face record prices at the pumps.

Ex. What is truly and more heinously wrong though is that the architects of the financial disaster will likely go scot-free.

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* afectar completamente = engulf.

* arrasar completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* completamente + Adjetivo = altogether + Adjetivo, downright + Adjetivo, blissfully + Adjetivo.

* completamente alemán = all-German.

* completamente corrupto = rotten to the core.

* completamente decidido a = dead set on.

* completamente desarrollado = fully-developed.

* completamente desnudo = stark naked.

* completamente digital = all-digital.

* completamente en vigor en = alive and well and living.

* completamente equipado = with all mods and cons.

* completamente europeo = all-European.

* completamente resuelto a = dead set on.

* completamente seco = bone dry.

* demoler completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* derribar completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* derrotar completamente = trounce.

* destrozar completamente = blow + Nombre + to bits.

* destruido completamente por el fuego = burnt out.

* destruir completamente = blow + Nombre + to bits.

* detener completamente = bring to + a (grinding) halt.

* detenerse completamente = grind to + a (screeching) halt, come to + a (dead) halt, come to + a shuddering halt.

* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.

* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.

* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.

* introducirse completamente en = immerse + Reflexivo + in.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* quedarse completamente atónito = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.

* quemarse completamente = go up in + smoke.

* romper completamente = break off.

* romper completamente con = make + a clean break with.

* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.

* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.

* ser un caso completamente diferente = be in a league of its own.

* vencer completamente = beat + soundly.

* Verbo + completamente = quite + Verbo.

* * *

adverbio completely

* * *

= all the way, completely, entirely, in + Posesivo + entirety, fully, in full, outright, perfectly, purely, squarely, thoroughly, totally, wholly, right through, head and shoulder, roundly, utterly, wholeheartedly [whole-heartedly], altogether, go + the whole hog, the full monty, by a long way, hopelessly + Adjetivo, one hundred percent, flat out, to the hilt, heinously + Adjetivo.

Ex: Becker takes the topic all the way back to the Coonskin Library and frontier days.

Ex: A completely specific statement of document content would have to be the text of the document itself.

Ex: Table 1 may be used anywhere in the schedules, entirely at the discretion of the classifier.

Ex: Clearly, the only totally adequate indication of the content of a document is the text of the document in its entirety.

Ex: Although this may seem an obvious statement, there are many instances when the searcher is not fully aware of what can or might be retrieved.

Ex: Geographical divisions are sometimes given in full in the main schedule, and sometimes elsewhere as tables in classes.

Ex: The author of an unpublished book normally had to sell it outright for whatever the publisher chose to pay in cash or in printed copies.

Ex: This is a perfectly acceptable UDC class number but it does not conform to the citation order PME...ST.

Ex: Indicative-informative abstracts are more common than either the purely indicative or the purely informative abstract.

Ex: Surveillance licensing is one question which falls squarely into the 'free movement of goods' category and does not involve the harmonization of the laws of member states.

Ex: Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.

Ex: Clearly, the only totally adequate indication of the content of a document is the text of the document in its entirety.

Ex: Since 1980 it has offered access to data bases and data banks either wholly or partially sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities.

Ex: Next morning the heap, now damp right through, was set up on one end of the horse (later called the bank), a bench long enough to take two piles of paper end to end, and about as high as the coffin of the press.

Ex: 'General recreation or leisure' stands out head and shoulders above all the other books borrowed from the library.

Ex: The constant demand for a return to the previous situation, so roundly criticised by the committee, may soon be granted.

Ex: We recount the parts which absorbed us utterly, which made us feel that the alternative world was more vivid, more 'real,' than our life outside the book.

Ex: I agree whole-heartedly that the subject approach is used chiefly by the beginner, whether it is a historical researcher or a high school student who is looking for term paper material.

Ex: Service in-depth abandons subject arrangement altogether, and seeks to arrange documents in categories according to their popularity.

Ex: The article 'Patent information: going the whole hog' presents an overview of Derwent's products in the patent information field.

Ex: The article ' The digital full monty?' forecasts that the world of information is likely to be dominated by global giants on the one hand and selective niche providers on the other.

Ex: The best possible candidate, by a long way, is also one who is, for political reasons, a dark horse.

Ex: Rumor has it that she 'tolerates' Mathilda Panopoulos, having tried many times to engage her in meaningful dialogue only to find her ' hopelessly set in her opinions'.

Ex: Even if a runner does recover after pulling a muscle they will never be one hundred percent healed.

Ex: The normally perky and intrepid Cristina is flat out crabby these days.

Ex: Motorists are under the cosh, feel taxed to the hilt and face record prices at the pumps.

Ex: What is truly and more heinously wrong though is that the architects of the financial disaster will likely go scot-free.

* afectar completamente = engulf.

* arrasar completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* completamente + Adjetivo = altogether + Adjetivo, downright + Adjetivo, blissfully + Adjetivo.

* completamente alemán = all-German.

* completamente corrupto = rotten to the core.

* completamente decidido a = dead set on.

* completamente desarrollado = fully-developed.

* completamente desnudo = stark naked.

* completamente digital = all-digital.

* completamente en vigor en = alive and well and living.

* completamente equipado = with all mods and cons.

* completamente europeo = all-European.

* completamente resuelto a = dead set on.

* completamente seco = bone dry.

* demoler completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* derribar completamente = raze + Nombre + to the ground.

* derrotar completamente = trounce.

* destrozar completamente = blow + Nombre + to bits.

* destruido completamente por el fuego = burnt out.

* destruir completamente = blow + Nombre + to bits.

* detener completamente = bring to + a (grinding) halt.

* detenerse completamente = grind to + a (screeching) halt, come to + a (dead) halt, come to + a shuddering halt.

* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.

* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.

* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.

* introducirse completamente en = immerse + Reflexivo + in.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* quedarse completamente atónito = You could have pushed + Nombre + over with a feather.

* quemarse completamente = go up in + smoke.

* romper completamente = break off.

* romper completamente con = make + a clean break with.

* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.

* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.

* ser un caso completamente diferente = be in a league of its own.

* vencer completamente = beat + soundly.

* Verbo + completamente = quite + Verbo.

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completamente

adverb

completely

está completamente loca she's completely insane

están completamente borrachos they're blind drunk ( colloq)

es completamente sordo he is stone deaf

me parece completamente fuera de lugar I think it's totally out of place

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completamente adv

completely, totally;

estoy completamente seguro/lleno I'm completely sure/full;

el plan fracasó completamente the plan was a total failure

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completamente

adv completely, totally

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completamente adv

: completely, totally

* * *

completamente adv completely

es completamente normal it's completely normal / it's perfectly normal

completamente nuevo brand new

Spanish-English dictionary > completamente
9 disponer

v.

1 to arrange.

dispuso todo para el viaje he got everything ready for the journey

Ella dispone las flores She arranges flowers.

2 to lay on (cena, comida).

3 to decide (decidir) (sujeto: persona).

el juez dispuso que se cerrara el local the judge ordered that the premises be closed

en su testamento dispuso que… she stated in her will that…

según lo dispuesto en el artículo 8,… according to the provisions of Article 8,…

4 to determine, to decide.

Ella dispone las reglas She determines the rules.

5 to decide to, to determine to, to resolve to.

Ella dispone ahorrar She decides to save.

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disponer

Conjugation model [ PONER], like link=poner poner (pp dispuesto,-a)

► verbo transitivo

1 (colocar) to dispose, arrange, set out

2 (preparar) to prepare, get ready

■ dispondremos la habitación we'll get the room ready

3 (ordenar) to order, decree

4 DERECHO to provide, stipulate

■ la ley lo dispone the law stipulates it

► verbo intransitivo

1 (tener) to have (de, -)

■ todas las habitaciones disponen de aire acondicionado all the rooms are equipped with air conditioning

■ no disponemos de tiempo we haven't got time

2 (hacer uso) to make use (de, of), have the use (de, of)

■ dispuso de su dinero he made use of his money

► verbo pronominal disponerse

1 (prepararse) to get ready (a, to), prepare (a, to)

■ me dispongo a salir I'm getting ready to go out

* * *

verb

1) to arrange

2) set out

3) order

4) prepare

* * *
( pp dispuesto)
1. VT

1) (=colocar) [por orden] to arrange; [en fila] to line up; [de otro modo] to set out

dispuso los discos por orden alfabético — he arranged the records in alphabetical order

dispuso a los niños de dos en dos — he lined up the children in twos

dispuso los cubiertos sobre la mesa — he set out the cutlery on the table

dispón las sillas en círculo — set out o arrange the chairs in a circle

2) (=preparar) to prepare, get ready

dispuso la sala para el concierto — he prepared the hall o he got the hall ready for the concert

disponer la mesa — to lay the table

3) (=mandar)

a) [persona, comisión] to order; [juez] to rule, decree, order

dispuso cerrar todas las puertas — he ordered all the doors to be shut

el general dispuso que no saliera nadie — the general gave orders that o ordered that nobody was to go out

el médico dispuso que guardara cama — the doctor ordered that she should stay in bed

se dispuso que debía abandonar el país — it was decreed that he should leave the country

mis padres lo han dispuesto así — my parents have decided that it should be that way

el juez ha dispuesto que tenía que pagar la multa — the judge ruled o decreed o ordered that he must pay the fine

b) [en código, testamento] to lay down, stipulate

el artículo 52 dispone que... — Article 52 lays down o stipulates that...

dispuso que su patrimonio no fuera dividido — she laid down o stipulated that her estate should not be divided

2. VI

1)

disponer de algo — (=tener) to have sth (at one's disposal)

no dispongo de dinero suficiente — I don't have enough money (at my disposal)

disponemos de muy poco tiempo — there is very little time available (to us), we have very little time (at our disposal)

los medios de que disponemos — the means available to us, the means at our disposal

dispone de coche propio — he has his own car

dispone de quince días para apelar — you have fifteen days to appeal

2)

disponer de algo — (=hacer uso de) to make use of sth, use sth

no puede disponer de esos bienes hasta que él muera — she cannot make use of o use those assets until his death

puede disponer de mí para lo que necesites — I am at your disposal for whatever you might need

3.

See:

disponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) (frml) (establecer, ordenar) ley to provide (frml), to stipulate (frml); rey to decree; general/juez to order

en cumplimiento con lo dispuesto en el artículo primero — in accordance with the provisions of article one

la junta ha dispuesto subir la cuota de los socios — the committee has decided to increase membership fees

disponer que + subj: dispuso que todos sus bienes pasaran a la Iglesia he stipulated that his entire estate should go to the Church; el juez dispuso que fuera puesta en libertad — the judge ordered her release

2) (frml) (colocar, arreglar) to arrange, set out, lay out
2.
disponer vi

disponer de alguien/algo — to have somebody/something at one's disposal

puede disponer de mí para lo que guste — (frml) I am at your disposal (frml)

¿dispones de un minuto? — do you have a minute?, have you got a minute?

con los recursos de que dispongo — with the means available to me o at my disposal
3.
disponerse v pron (frml)

disponerse a + inf: mientras se disponían a tomar le tren as they were about to catch the train; la tropa se dispuso a atacar — the troops prepared to attack

* * *

= set, set + aside, dispose, set out, lay out.

Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex. A special note has been set aside for information about the person who is making the catalog entry.

Ex. This system promises to augment existing networks with the appropriate intelligence which will enable them to build, test, manage, maintain, change, dispose and withdraw services easily, rapidly and cost effectively.

Ex. The regulation sets out the requirement for compulsory notification of agreements to the Commission and gives the Commission powers to grant exemption to the rules.

Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

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* cómo disponer de (algo) = disposition.

* disponer de = command, have + in place, make + use of, have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* disponer de fax = be telefacsimile capable.

* disponer de fondos = dispose of + funds.

* disponer de un rato libre = spare + time.

* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.

* plan de cómo disponer de Algo = disposition instruction.

* sin disponer de = in the absence of.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1) (frml) (establecer, ordenar) ley to provide (frml), to stipulate (frml); rey to decree; general/juez to order

en cumplimiento con lo dispuesto en el artículo primero — in accordance with the provisions of article one

la junta ha dispuesto subir la cuota de los socios — the committee has decided to increase membership fees

disponer que + subj: dispuso que todos sus bienes pasaran a la Iglesia he stipulated that his entire estate should go to the Church; el juez dispuso que fuera puesta en libertad — the judge ordered her release

2) (frml) (colocar, arreglar) to arrange, set out, lay out
2.
disponer vi

disponer de alguien/algo — to have somebody/something at one's disposal

puede disponer de mí para lo que guste — (frml) I am at your disposal (frml)

¿dispones de un minuto? — do you have a minute?, have you got a minute?

con los recursos de que dispongo — with the means available to me o at my disposal
3.
disponerse v pron (frml)

disponerse a + inf: mientras se disponían a tomar le tren as they were about to catch the train; la tropa se dispuso a atacar — the troops prepared to attack

* * *

= set, set + aside, dispose, set out, lay out.

Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex: A special note has been set aside for information about the person who is making the catalog entry.

Ex: This system promises to augment existing networks with the appropriate intelligence which will enable them to build, test, manage, maintain, change, dispose and withdraw services easily, rapidly and cost effectively.

Ex: The regulation sets out the requirement for compulsory notification of agreements to the Commission and gives the Commission powers to grant exemption to the rules.

Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

* cómo disponer de (algo) = disposition.

* disponer de = command, have + in place, make + use of, have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* disponer de fax = be telefacsimile capable.

* disponer de fondos = dispose of + funds.

* disponer de un rato libre = spare + time.

* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.

* plan de cómo disponer de Algo = disposition instruction.

* sin disponer de = in the absence of.

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disponer [ E22 ]

vt

A ( frml) (establecer, ordenar) to provide ( frml), to stipulate ( frml)

la ley dispone que … the law provides o stipulates that …

en cumplimiento con lo dispuesto en el artículo primero in accordance with the provisions of article one

disponer + INF:

la junta ha dispuesto subir la cuota de los socios the committee has decided to increase membership fees

el juez dispuso cumplir la orden de inmediato the judge ruled that the order be complied with immediately

disponer QUE + SUBJ:

dispuso que todos sus bienes pasaran a la Iglesia he laid down o stipulated that his entire estate should go to the Church, he bequeathed his entire estate to the Church

se dispuso que se efectuara por la noche it was decided that it should be carried out at night

el juez dispuso que fuera puesta en libertad the judge ordered her release o ordered that she should be freed

la ley dispone que se haga así the law stipulates o says that it must be done like this

B ( frml) (colocar, arreglar) to arrange, set out, lay out

■ disponer

vi

1 (tener a disposición) disponer DE algn/algo to have sb/sth at one's disposal

puede disponer de mí para lo que guste ( frml); I am at your disposal ( frml)

¿dispones de un minuto? do you have a minute?, have you got a minute?

ya ni puedo disponer de lo que es mío now I can't even do what I like with what's mine

dispone de cuatro años para pagar you have four years in which to pay

con los recursos de que dispongo with the means available to me o at my disposal

2 (vender, dar) disponer DE algo to dispose OF sth

■ disponerse

v pron

( frml) disponerse A + INF:

mientras se disponían a tomar un tren as they were preparing to o were about to catch a train

la tropa se dispuso a atacar the troops made ready to o prepared to attack

se había dispuesto a lograrlo en un plazo de dos años she had resolved to achieve it within two years

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disponer ( conjugate disponer) verbo transitivo
1 (frml) (establecer, ordenar) [ ley] to provide (frml), to stipulate (frml);
[ rey] to decree;
[general/juez] to order
2 (frml) (colocar, arreglar) to arrange, set out, lay out
verbo intransitivo: disponer de algo ‹de tiempo/ayuda› to have sth;
◊ con los recursos de que dispongo with the means available to me o at my disposal

disponerse verbo pronominal (frml) mientras se disponían a tomar el tren as they were about to catch the train;
la tropa se dispuso a atacar the troops prepared to attack
disponer
I verbo transitivo
1 (colocar) to arrange, set out
2 (preparar) to prepare: lo dispuso todo para el encuentro, she prepared everything for the meeting
3 (mandar, establecer) to lay down, state: así lo dispuso en su testamento, so he stipulated in his will
II verbo intransitivo disponer de, to have at one's disposal

' disponer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
como
- prever
- arreglar
- dispuse
- distribuir
- establecer
- tener
English:
boast
- dispose
- lay out
- redeploy
- set out
- disposal
- dispose of
- lay
- put
- will

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disponer

♦ vt

1. [colocar] to arrange;

dispuso los libros por orden alfabético she arranged the books in alphabetical order

2. [arreglar, preparar] to arrange;

dispuso todo para el viaje he made all the arrangements for the journey;

dispuso el salón para recibir a sus invitados she got the living-room ready for the guests

3. [cena, comida] to lay on

4. [determinar] [sujeto: persona] to decide;
[sujeto: ley, cláusula] to stipulate;
el juez dispuso que se cerrara el local the judge ordered that the premises be closed;

en su testamento dispuso que… she stated in her will that…;

el consejo de administración dispuso ampliar el capital de la empresa the board of directors decided to increase the company's capital;

el gobierno dispuso que se hiciera así it was the government's decision that it should be done that way;

según lo dispuesto en el artículo 8,… according to the provisions of Article 8,…;

la ley dispone que no haya pena de cárcel para mayores de setenta y cinco años the law stipulates o lays down that people over the age of seventy-five cannot be sent to prison

♦ vi

1.
disponer de [poseer] to have;

dispongo de todo el tiempo del mundo I have all the time in the world;

el hotel dispone de piscina y cancha de tenis the hotel has a swimming pool and a tennis court;

el personal de que disponemos no es suficiente the number of staff we have at the moment is insufficient

2.
disponer de [usar] to make use of;

dispón de mi casa siempre que quieras you're welcome in my house whenever you like;

puede disponer de mí para lo que quiera I'm entirely at your disposal if ever you need anything

♦ See also the pronominal verb disponerse

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disponer

<part dispuesto>

I v/t

1 ( arreglar) arrange

2 ( preparar) prepare

3 ( ordenar) stipulate

II v/i

:

disponer de algo have sth at one’s disposal

* * *

disponer {60} vt

1) : to arrange, to lay out

2) : to stipulate, to order

3) : to prepare

disponer vi

disponer de : to have at one's disposal

♦ See also the reflexive verb disponerse

* * *

disponer vb

1. (tener) to have

este polideportivo dispone de dos piscinas this sports centre has two swimming pools

disponemos de tiempo we've got time

2. (utilizar) to use

puedes disponer de mi bici you can use my bike

Spanish-English dictionary > disponer
10 distribuir

v.

to distribute.

distribuyen comida entre los pobres they give out food to the poor, they distribute food among the poor

distribuir las tareas to divide up o share out the tasks

Ella distribuyó las provisiones She distributed the provisions.

Ellos distribuyeron los volantes They distributed=handed out the fliers.

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distribuir

Conjugation model [ HUIR], like link=huir huir

► verbo transitivo

1 (repartir) to distribute

2 (correo) to deliver; (trabajo) to share, allot; (agua, gas, etc) to supply

3 (un piso) to lay out

4 (colocar) to arrange, place

■ he distribuido todo en el armario I've placed everything in the cupboard

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verb

to distribute

* * *

1. VT

1) (=repartir) [+ víveres, mercancía, película] to distribute; [+ correo] to deliver; [+ trabajo, tarea] to allocate; [+ folletos] [en buzones] to distribute; [en mano] to hand out

2) (=entregar) [+ premios] to give out; [+ dividendos] to pay

3) (Téc) [+ carga] to stow, arrange; [+ peso] to distribute equally

4) (Arquit) to plan, lay out

2.

See:

distribuirse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) <dinero/víveres/panfletos> to hand out, distribute; < ganancias> to distribute; < tareas> to allocate, assign; <carga/peso> to distribute, spread

la riqueza está mal distribuida — wealth is unevenly distributed

b) <producto/película> to distribute

c) canal/conducto < agua> to distribute

d) (disponer, dividir)

las habitaciones están muy bien distribuidas — the rooms are very well laid out

los distribuyeron en tres grupos — they divided them into three groups
2.
distribuirse v pron (refl) to divide up

* * *

= allot, circulate, disperse, distribute, hand (over), host, scatter, spread (over/throughout), propagate out to, hand out, apportion, dispense, pass out, sequence, spread out, lay out, cascade, space out.

Ex. Money is allotted with the library fund subfunction.

Ex. The discussions, debates, submissions and decisions of conferences are often printed and circulated to delegates and made available to other interested parties.

Ex. For example, Recreation, previously dispersed over several main classes, is now brought together as a new main class, and Space Science has been added between Astronomy and the Earth Sciences.

Ex. A bulletin will be a printed list, or set list for consultation on a VDU, which is published and distributed to a number of users on a specific subject area, say, building products or cancer research.

Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.

Ex. Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.

Ex. Similar and closely related subjects are likely to be scattered under different keywords.

Ex. This should illustrate rather dramatically how failure to adopt a single well-defined form of name could spread entries throughout the alphabet.

Ex. We must develop and study intelligent interfaces that propagate out to the information universe and report back to us.

Ex. An aggressive approach is made to publicity, with posters and leaflets distributed widely, visits to local shops, post offices, doctors surgeries etc, to drum up business, and the use of volunteers to hand out leaflets at street corners = Se inicia una campaña de publicidad enérgica, distribuyendo de forma general folletos y pósteres, visitando las tiendas, oficinas de correos y consultorías médicas de la localidad, etc., para promocionar el negocio, además de utilizar voluntarios para distribuir prospectos por las esquinas de las calles.

Ex. However, procedures for apportioning collection budgets have not been designed specifically for the school context.

Ex. This paper describes the role of the federal government in dispensing aid to public libraries as part of the combat against the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Ex. At the Closing Session Danish flags were suddenly produced and passed out among the crowd who began waving them enthusiastically.

Ex. The coefficients of eigenvectors associated with the largest eigenvalue provide the basis for sequencing atoms which are ordered according to the relative magnitudes of the coefficients.

Ex. For instance, in reproduction of Renoir's work under the subject IMPRESSIONISM, Renoir's works would not stand together in the catalog but be spread out according to their titles.

Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex. This project is designed to provide a network of practising librarians with a programme in educational methods and skills which can then be disseminated, or ' cascaded', to a wider network of professional colleagues.

Ex. The results of a study suggest that people remember more high school material when learning occurs spaced out over several years.

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* distribuir aleatoriamente = randomise [randomize, -USA].

* distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.

* distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.

* distribuir el trabajo = spread + the load.

* distribuir la responsabilidad = spread + the load.

* distribuirse = spread over.

* distribuir un cuestionario = circulate + questionnaire.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) <dinero/víveres/panfletos> to hand out, distribute; < ganancias> to distribute; < tareas> to allocate, assign; <carga/peso> to distribute, spread

la riqueza está mal distribuida — wealth is unevenly distributed

b) <producto/película> to distribute

c) canal/conducto < agua> to distribute

d) (disponer, dividir)

las habitaciones están muy bien distribuidas — the rooms are very well laid out

los distribuyeron en tres grupos — they divided them into three groups
2.
distribuirse v pron (refl) to divide up

* * *

= allot, circulate, disperse, distribute, hand (over), host, scatter, spread (over/throughout), propagate out to, hand out, apportion, dispense, pass out, sequence, spread out, lay out, cascade, space out.

Ex: Money is allotted with the library fund subfunction.

Ex: The discussions, debates, submissions and decisions of conferences are often printed and circulated to delegates and made available to other interested parties.

Ex: For example, Recreation, previously dispersed over several main classes, is now brought together as a new main class, and Space Science has been added between Astronomy and the Earth Sciences.

Ex: A bulletin will be a printed list, or set list for consultation on a VDU, which is published and distributed to a number of users on a specific subject area, say, building products or cancer research.

Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.

Ex: Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.

Ex: Similar and closely related subjects are likely to be scattered under different keywords.

Ex: This should illustrate rather dramatically how failure to adopt a single well-defined form of name could spread entries throughout the alphabet.

Ex: We must develop and study intelligent interfaces that propagate out to the information universe and report back to us.

Ex: An aggressive approach is made to publicity, with posters and leaflets distributed widely, visits to local shops, post offices, doctors surgeries etc, to drum up business, and the use of volunteers to hand out leaflets at street corners = Se inicia una campaña de publicidad enérgica, distribuyendo de forma general folletos y pósteres, visitando las tiendas, oficinas de correos y consultorías médicas de la localidad, etc., para promocionar el negocio, además de utilizar voluntarios para distribuir prospectos por las esquinas de las calles.

Ex: However, procedures for apportioning collection budgets have not been designed specifically for the school context.

Ex: This paper describes the role of the federal government in dispensing aid to public libraries as part of the combat against the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Ex: At the Closing Session Danish flags were suddenly produced and passed out among the crowd who began waving them enthusiastically.

Ex: The coefficients of eigenvectors associated with the largest eigenvalue provide the basis for sequencing atoms which are ordered according to the relative magnitudes of the coefficients.

Ex: For instance, in reproduction of Renoir's work under the subject IMPRESSIONISM, Renoir's works would not stand together in the catalog but be spread out according to their titles.

Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex: This project is designed to provide a network of practising librarians with a programme in educational methods and skills which can then be disseminated, or ' cascaded', to a wider network of professional colleagues.

Ex: The results of a study suggest that people remember more high school material when learning occurs spaced out over several years.

* distribuir aleatoriamente = randomise [randomize, -USA].

* distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.

* distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.

* distribuir el trabajo = spread + the load.

* distribuir la responsabilidad = spread + the load.

* distribuirse = spread over.

* distribuir un cuestionario = circulate + questionnaire.

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distribuir [ I20 ]

vt

1 (repartir) ‹dinero/víveres/panfletos› to hand out, distribute; ‹ganancias› to distribute; ‹tareas› to allocate, assign; ‹carga/peso› to distribute, spread

un país donde la riqueza está muy mal distribuida a country where wealth is very unevenly distributed

2 ‹producto/película› to distribute

3 «canal/conducto» ‹agua› to distribute

4

(disponer, dividir): las habitaciones están muy bien distribuidas the rooms are very well laid out o arranged

los distribuyeron en tres grupos they divided them into three groups

■ distribuirse

v pron

( refl) to divide up

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Multiple Entries:
distribuir
distribuir algo
distribuir ( conjugate distribuir) verbo transitivo
a) ‹dinero/víveres/panfletos› to hand out, distribute;

‹ ganancias› to distribute;
‹ tareas› to allocate, assign;
‹carga/peso› to distribute, spread
b) ‹producto/película› to distribute

c) [canal/conducto] ‹ agua› to distribute

d) ( disponer) to lay out

e) ( dividir) to divide … up;

◊ los distribuyeron en tres grupos they divided them (up) into three groups

distribuirse verbo pronominal ( refl) to divide up
distribuir verbo transitivo
1 (repartir productos) to distribute: ¿quién distribuye esta revista en España?, who distributes this magazine in Spain?
2 (dar la parte correspondiente) to share out: voy a distribuir las pocas patatas que quedan, I'll divide up the few potatoes left
3 (poner varias cosas en un sitio adecuado) to arrange: ¿qué te parece cómo he distribuido los muebles?, how do you like my furniture arrangement?
' distribuir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
escalonar
- repartir
English:
distribute
- dole out
- give out
- hand round
- issue
- pass out
- syndicate
- deal
- give
- hand
- share

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distribuir

♦ vt

1. [repartir] [dinero, alimentos, medicamentos] to distribute, to hand out;
[carga, trabajo] to spread; [pastel, ganancias] to divide up; [correo] to deliver;
distribuyen comida entre los pobres they give out food to the poor, they distribute food among the poor;

distribuir propaganda por los buzones to deliver advertising leaflets through Br letter boxes o US mailboxes;

distribuir la riqueza más justamente to share out o distribute wealth more justly;

distribuir el trabajo/las tareas to divide up o share out the work/the tasks;

trata de distribuir bien tu tiempo try to manage your time carefully

2. Com [mercancías, productos, películas] to distribute;

una empresa que distribuye material de papelería a firm distributing stationery materials

3. [disponer]
una casa muy bien distribuida a house with a very nice layout;

nos distribuyeron en grupos de cinco they divided o split us into groups of five;

distribuyó los libros por temas she arranged the books by topic

♦ See also the pronominal verb distribuirse

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distribuir

v/t

1 distribute; beneficio share out

2

:

distribuir en grupos divide into groups

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distribuir {41} vt

: to distribute

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distribuir vb

1. (en general) to distribute

hay que distribuir la riqueza, el saber y el poder we must distribute wealth, knowledge and power

2. (trabajo) to share out

distribuimos las tareas de casa entre todos we share out the housework among all of us

Spanish-English dictionary > distribuir
11 variar

v.

1 to alter, to change.

variar el rumbo to change course

2 to vary (dar variedad a).

me gusta variar el camino al trabajo I like to vary my route to work

Ellos variaron los colores They varied the colors.

Me varió el plan My plan varied.

3 to change (to change).

las circunstancias varían a lo largo del año the circumstances change over the year

variar (de) to change

para variar (también Irónico) (just) for a change

4 to differ (ser diferente).

las causas varían de un país a otro the causes vary from one country to another

5 to diversify, to lend variety to.

Esa gente varía el espectro Those people diversify the spectrum.

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variar

Conjugation model [ DESVIAR], like link=desviar desviar

► verbo transitivo

1 (cambiar) to change

2 (dar variedad) to vary, give some variety to

■ tendrían que variar la carta they should vary the menu

► verbo intransitivo

1 (cambiar) to change

■ han variado de planes they have changed their plans

2 (diferir) to be different (de, to), differ (de, from)

■ lo que dices varia de tus primeras declaraciones what you're saying differs from your first statement

3 MATEMÁTICAS to vary

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FRASEOLOGÍA

para variar irónico as usual, just for a change

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verb

1) to vary

2) change

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1. VT

1) (=cambiar) to change, alter

han variado el enfoque de la revista — they have changed o altered the magazine's focus

2) (=dar variedad a) to vary

intento variar el menú — I try to vary the menu

2. VI

1) (=cambiar) to vary

los precios varían según el tamaño — prices vary according to size

variar de opinión — to change one's mind

variar de precio — to vary in price

variar de tamaño — to vary in size

para variar — iró(just) for a change

hoy hemos comido sopa, para variar — we had soup today, (just) for a change

2) (=ser diferente) to be different, differ

esto varía de lo que dijo antes — this is different o this differs from what he said earlier

3.

See:

variarse

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1.
verbo intransitivo precio/temperatura to change

las temperaturas varían entre 20°C y 25°C — temperatures range between 20°C and 25°C

para variar — (iró) (just) for a change (iro)

el viento varió de dirección — the wind changed direction

variar de opinión — to change one's mind
2.
variar vt

1) ( hacer variado) < menú> to vary; < producción> to vary, diversify

2) ( cambiar) to change, alter

* * *

= differ, vary.

Ex. A summary differs from an abstract in that it assumes that the reader will have the opportunity to peruse the accompanying text.

Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

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* varía = varies.

* variar de... a... = range from... to..., vary from... to..., swing between... and..., stretch from... to....

* variar de lugar a lugar = differ + from place to place.

* variar de tamaño = vary + in size.

* variar de una vez a otra = vary + from time to time.

* variar de un lugar a otro = vary + from place to place.

* variar según donde nos encontremos = differ + from place to place, vary + from place to place.

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1.
verbo intransitivo precio/temperatura to change

las temperaturas varían entre 20°C y 25°C — temperatures range between 20°C and 25°C

para variar — (iró) (just) for a change (iro)

el viento varió de dirección — the wind changed direction

variar de opinión — to change one's mind
2.
variar vt

1) ( hacer variado) < menú> to vary; < producción> to vary, diversify

2) ( cambiar) to change, alter

* * *

= differ, vary.

Ex: A summary differs from an abstract in that it assumes that the reader will have the opportunity to peruse the accompanying text.

Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

* varía = varies.

* variar de... a... = range from... to..., vary from... to..., swing between... and..., stretch from... to....

* variar de lugar a lugar = differ + from place to place.

* variar de tamaño = vary + in size.

* variar de una vez a otra = vary + from time to time.

* variar de un lugar a otro = vary + from place to place.

* variar según donde nos encontremos = differ + from place to place, vary + from place to place.

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variar [ A17 ]

vi

1 «precio/temperatura» to vary

el precio varía según la ruta the price varies according to the route

las temperaturas varían entre 20°C y 25°C temperatures range o vary between 20°C and 25°C

el pronóstico no ha variado the forecast hasn't changed o altered

para variar ( iró); as usual

llegó tarde, para variar she was late, as usual o ( iro) just for a change

variar DE algo:

el viento ha variado de dirección the wind has changed o altered direction

2 (cambiar de opinión) to change one's mind

dijiste que no venías, ahora no varíes you said you weren't coming, don't change your mind now

no hace más que variar de opinión she's forever changing her mind

■ variar

vt

A (hacer variado)

1 ‹menú› to vary

2 ‹producción› to vary, diversify

queremos presentar al consumidor una oferta variada we want to offer the consumer a variety of products

B (cambiar)

1 ‹situación› to change, alter

siempre está variando la decoración de la casa she's forever altering o changing the decor in the house

una palabra que no varía el plural a word which does not change in the plural

2 ‹rumbo› to change, alter

■ variarse

v pron

( RPl fam): van ahí a variarse they go there to see people and be seen ( colloq)

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

para variar (iró) (just) for a change (iro)
verbo transitivo
1 ( hacer variado) ‹ menú› to vary;
‹ producción› to vary, diversify
2 ( cambiar) ‹decoración/rumbo› to change, alter
variar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to vary, change
para variar, just for a change
irón llegará tarde, para variar, he'll be late, as usual
podríamos ver una película, para variar, we could see a movie, just for a change
' variar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
oscilar
English:
adjust
- change
- range
- sharply
- vary

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variar

♦ vt

1. [modificar] to alter, to change;

fue necesario variar el rumbo it was necessary to change course

2. [dar variedad a] to vary;

me gusta variar el camino al trabajo I like to vary my route to work

♦ vi

1. [cambiar] to change;

las circunstancias varían a lo largo del año the circumstances change over the year;

ha variado de color it has changed colour;

para variar for a change;

está lloviendo, para variar it's raining for a change

2. [ser diferente] to vary, to differ (de from);
las causas varían de un país a otro the causes vary from one country to another

* * *

variar

I v/t vary; ( cambiar) change

II v/i vary; ( cambiar) change;

para variar for a change

* * *

variar {85} vt

1) : to change, to alter

2) : to diversify

variar vi

1) : to vary, to change

2)

variar de opinión : to change one's mind

* * *

variar vb

1. (ser variable) to vary [pt. & pp. varied]

las temperaturas varían poco en las zonas costeras temperatures don't vary much in coastal areas

2. (cambiar) to change

me gusta variar de ropa cada día I like to change my clothes every day

para variar for a change

Spanish-English dictionary > variar
12 de cualquier manera

de cualquier manera

(en cualquier caso) in any case 2 (sin cuidado, consideración, interés) carelessly

* * *

= anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway]

Ex. This is a small service for the bold and resolute would find a way of escape anyhow: the faint-hearted and hesitant are those who need to be enticed into a wider world, and they are very numerous.

Ex. A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

Ex. By this time, firecrackers and fireworks were being let off willy-nilly in the streets by any mug with a match.

Ex. We are not liable at all for any loss or damage which you might incur through your use of this site in any way at all.

Ex. Well, community information is just about that, helping those who are in anyway disadavantaged find the means to solve their daily problems and to find a better life.

* * *

= anyhow, higgledy-piggledy, willy-nilly, in any way at all, in any way [in anyway]

Ex: This is a small service for the bold and resolute would find a way of escape anyhow: the faint-hearted and hesitant are those who need to be enticed into a wider world, and they are very numerous.

Ex: A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

Ex: By this time, firecrackers and fireworks were being let off willy-nilly in the streets by any mug with a match.

Ex: We are not liable at all for any loss or damage which you might incur through your use of this site in any way at all.

Ex: Well, community information is just about that, helping those who are in anyway disadavantaged find the means to solve their daily problems and to find a better life.

Spanish-English dictionary > de cualquier manera
13 disposición

f.

1 disposition, order.

2 arrangement, disposal, scheme, disposition.

3 willingness, natural aptitude, bent, disposition.

4 disposition, temper, temperament, frame of mind.

5 resolution.

6 piece of legislation.

7 provision.

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disposición

► nombre femenino

1 (capacidad) disposal

2 (estado de ánimo) disposition, frame of mind

3 (colocación) arrangement, layout

4 (aptitud) aptitude, talent, gift

5 DERECHO order, regulation

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a la disposición de at the disposal of

a su disposición at your disposal, at your service

estar en disposición de to be ready to, be in a state to

■ Paco aún no está en disposición de ir a trabajar Paco isn't ready to go to work yet

disposiciones legales statutory provisions

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noun f.

1) arrangement

2) disposition

3) provision

4) willingness

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SF

1) (=colocación) [de muebles, capítulos] arrangement; [de casa, habitación] layout

la disposición del escenario — the layout of the stage

2) (=disponibilidad) disposal

• a disposición de algn — at sb's disposal

un número de teléfono a disposición del público — a telephone number for public use o at the public's disposal

estamos a tu disposición para lo que haga falta — we are at your disposal for whatever you may need

puso su cargo a disposición de la asamblea — he offered his resignation to the assembly

• pasar a disposición judicial — to be taken into custody

• tener algo a su disposición — to have sth at one's disposal, have sth available

3) (=voluntad) willingness

han demostrado su disposición hacia el diálogo — they have shown their willingness to enter into a dialogue

• estar en disposición de hacer algo — (=con ánimo de) to be ready o willing to do sth; (=en condiciones de) to be in a position to do sth

disposición de ánimo — frame of mind

4) (=aptitud) aptitude, talent ( para for)

no tenía disposición para la pintura — he had no aptitude o talent for painting

5) (Jur) (=cláusula) provision; (=norma) regulation

según las disposiciones del código — according to the provisions of the statute

una disposición ministerial — a ministerial order o regulation

• última disposición — last will and testament

6) pl disposiciones (=medidas) arrangements

adoptar o tomar las disposiciones para algo — to make arrangements for sth

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femenino

1) ( norma) regulation

las disposiciones legales — the regulations, the legal requirements

disposición testamentaria — provision of a will

2)

a) ( actitud) disposition

b) ( talento) aptitude

c) (inclinación, voluntad) willingness

disposición a + inf — readiness o willingness to + inf

- disposición de ánimo

3)

a) ( de un bien) disposal

b)

a disposición de alguien — at somebody's disposal

quedo a su entera disposición — (frml) I am at your disposal (frml)

estoy a tu disposición para lo que sea — I'm here to help if you need anything

será puesto a disposición del juez — he will appear before the judge

puso su casa a mi disposición — he offered me his house

pondremos un despacho a su disposición — we will place an office at your disposal (frml)

tengo un coche a mi disposición — I have the use of a car

4) ( colocación)

no me gusta la disposición de los muebles — I don't like the way the furniture is arranged

la disposición de los cuartos — the layout of the rooms

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= disposition, provision, willingness, disposal, preparedness.

Ex. In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.

Ex. Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.

Ex. The basic answer is a willingness to divert the resources to do it, and the ability to find the resources.

Ex. The current agricultural research programme includes scientific and technical research to improve land use and effluent disposal.

Ex. Recommendations are made for potential public library involvement in the four phases of comprehensive emergency management: mitigation/long-term prevention, preparedness to respond, response to emergencies, and the recovery.

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* a disposición de = at the disposal of.

* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* buena disposición = good nature, goodwill [good will], readiness.

* de buena disposición = good-natured.

* disposición administrativa = administrative regulation, administrative rule.

* disposición de la caja = lay.

* disposición de los residuos = waste management.

* disposiciones fundamentales = basic provision.

* disposición estatutaria = statutory provision.

* disposición fundamental = basic provision.

* establecer disposiciones = make + provisions for.

* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.

* plan de disposición = disposition plan.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener + Nombre + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener todo + Nombre + a + Posesivo + disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener una buena disposición = be well disposed.

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femenino

1) ( norma) regulation

las disposiciones legales — the regulations, the legal requirements

disposición testamentaria — provision of a will

2)

a) ( actitud) disposition

b) ( talento) aptitude

c) (inclinación, voluntad) willingness

disposición a + inf — readiness o willingness to + inf

- disposición de ánimo

3)

a) ( de un bien) disposal

b)

a disposición de alguien — at somebody's disposal

quedo a su entera disposición — (frml) I am at your disposal (frml)

estoy a tu disposición para lo que sea — I'm here to help if you need anything

será puesto a disposición del juez — he will appear before the judge

puso su casa a mi disposición — he offered me his house

pondremos un despacho a su disposición — we will place an office at your disposal (frml)

tengo un coche a mi disposición — I have the use of a car

4) ( colocación)

no me gusta la disposición de los muebles — I don't like the way the furniture is arranged

la disposición de los cuartos — the layout of the rooms

* * *

= disposition, provision, willingness, disposal, preparedness.

Ex: In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.

Ex: Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.

Ex: The basic answer is a willingness to divert the resources to do it, and the ability to find the resources.

Ex: The current agricultural research programme includes scientific and technical research to improve land use and effluent disposal.

Ex: Recommendations are made for potential public library involvement in the four phases of comprehensive emergency management: mitigation/long-term prevention, preparedness to respond, response to emergencies, and the recovery.

* a disposición de = at the disposal of.

* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.

* buena disposición = good nature, goodwill [good will], readiness.

* de buena disposición = good-natured.

* disposición administrativa = administrative regulation, administrative rule.

* disposición de la caja = lay.

* disposición de los residuos = waste management.

* disposiciones fundamentales = basic provision.

* disposición estatutaria = statutory provision.

* disposición fundamental = basic provision.

* establecer disposiciones = make + provisions for.

* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.

* plan de disposición = disposition plan.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener + Nombre + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener todo + Nombre + a + Posesivo + disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener una buena disposición = be well disposed.

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disposición

feminine

A (norma) regulation

disposiciones administrativas administrative orders o regulations

no cumplía con las disposiciones legales it did not comply with the regulations o with the legal requirements o stipulations

disposición testamentaria provision of a will

B

1 (actitud) disposition

2 (talento) aptitude

no muestra disposición hacia la música he has no aptitude for music

3 (inclinación, voluntad) willingness disposición A + INF readiness o willingness to + INF

demostraron su disposición a mejorar las condiciones they showed their willingness o readiness to improve the conditions

Compuesto:

disposición de ánimo

attitude of mind

C

1 (de un bien) disposal

2

a disposición de algn at sb's disposal

quedo a su entera disposición para cualquier consulta ( frml); I am at your disposal for any questions you may have ( frml)

estoy a tu disposición para lo que sea I'm here to help if you need anything

será puesto a disposición del juez he will appear before the judge

puso su casa a mi disposición para las vacaciones he offered me his house for the vacation

pondremos un despacho a su disposición we will make an office available to you, we will place an office at your disposal ( frml)

pusieron sus cargos a mi disposición they offered me their resignations

tengo un coche a mi disposición I have the use of a car, I have a car at my disposal ( frml)

D

(colocación): no me gusta la disposición de los muebles I don't like the way the furniture is arranged

la disposición de los cuartos the layout of the rooms

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disposición sustantivo femenino
1 ( norma) regulation
2
a) ( actitud) disposition

b) ( talento) aptitude

c) (inclinación, voluntad) willingness

3
a) ( de un bien) disposal

b)

◊ a disposición de algn [coche/chofer] at sb's disposal;

estoy a tu disposición para lo que sea I'm here to help if you need anything;
será puesto a disposición del juez he will appear before the judge;
puso su casa a mi disposición he offered me his house
disposición sustantivo femenino
1 (orden) order, law
una disposición judicial, a judicial resolution
2 (distribución) layout: no me gusta la disposición de los muebles, I don't like the arrangement of the furniture
3 (servicio, disfrute) disposal
4 (situación, ánimo) condition, mood: estoy en disposición de enfrentarme con ella, I'm prepared to face her
no estás en disposición de ir al baile, you are in no condition to go to the ball
5 (voluntad, predisposición) will
' disposición' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
capacidad
- declararse
- estar
- facultad
- providencia
- reglamentaria
- reglamentario
- situación
- talante
- vena
- actitud
- distribución
- grado
- medida
- obligar
- regir
- sancionar
- voluntad
English:
beck
- design
- disposal
- disposition
- grab
- mood
- readiness
- service
- well-adjusted
- arrangement
- available
- provision
- redeploy
- welcome
- willingness

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disposición nf

1. [colocación] arrangement, layout;

la disposición de las habitaciones the layout of the rooms;

alteró la disposición de los cuadros she rearranged the paintings

2. [estado]
estar o [m5] hallarse en disposición de hacer algo to be prepared o ready to do sth;

no está en disposición de volver a los terrenos de juego he's not fit to return to the game;

no estoy en disposición de hablar con nadie I'm not in the mood to talk to anybody

Comp
disposición de ánimo state of mind
3. [voluntad] willingness;

se le veía disposición a ayudar she seemed willing to help

4. [aptitud] talent;

no tiene disposición para los deportes he has no talent for sport;

tiene buena disposición para la pintura he has a natural gift for painting

5. [orden] order;
[norma] regulation; [medida] measure, step; [de ley] provision;
disposiciones administrativas administrative orders/regulations;

tomaremos las disposiciones necesarias para evitar el fraude we shall take the necessary measures to prevent fraud;

el medicamento cumple con las disposiciones legales the drug complies with the legal requirements

Comp
Der disposición adicional additional provision; Der disposiciones testamentarias provisions of a will; Der disposición transitoria temporary provision
6. [uso]
a disposición de at the disposal of;

estoy a tu disposición I am at your disposal;

teníamos a nuestra disposición toda clase de medios we had all kinds of means at our disposal;

me tienes a tu disposición para lo que necesites if I can be of any help, just let me know;
Formal
quedo a su entera disposición para cualquier información adicional I will be pleased to provide any further information you may require;

poner algo a disposición de alguien to put sth at sb's disposal;

pusieron a mi disposición su banco de datos they made their database available to me, they put their database at my disposal;

debería poner su cargo a disposición del partido she should offer her resignation to the party;

los detenidos fueron puestos a disposición del juez the prisoners were brought before the judge

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disposición

f

1 disposition;

estar en disposición de hacer algo be prepared o willing to do sth

2

:

disposición para aptitude for

3

:

estar a disposición de alguien be at s.o.’s disposal;

poner algo a disposición de alguien put sth at s.o.’s disposal;

pasar a disposición judicial come before the courts

4 de objetos arrangement

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disposición nf, pl - ciones

1) : disposition

2) : aptitude, talent

3) : order, arrangement

4) : willingness, readiness

5)

última disposición : last will and testament

Spanish-English dictionary > disposición
14 retrospectivamente

adv.

1 retrospectively; in retrospect.

2 retrospectively, in retrospect, with hindsight.

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retrospectivamente

► adverbio

1 retrospectively

* * *

ADV retrospectively; [considerar] in retrospect

* * *

= retrospectively.

Ex. We're inputting for the CONSER effort only those records according to the new rules, and we will plan to do that retrospectively.

* * *

= retrospectively.

Ex: We're inputting for the CONSER effort only those records according to the new rules, and we will plan to do that retrospectively.

* * *

retrospectivamente

adverb

retrospectively

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retrospectivamente adv

in retrospect

Spanish-English dictionary > retrospectivamente
15 sin orden ni concierto

sin orden ni concierto

any old how

* * *

without rhyme or reason

* * *

= higgledy-piggledy, without rhyme or reason

Ex. A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

Ex. Many disliked the movement, which was abstract and appeared to be without rhyme or reason.

* * *

= higgledy-piggledy, without rhyme or reason

Ex: A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

Ex: Many disliked the movement, which was abstract and appeared to be without rhyme or reason.

Spanish-English dictionary > sin orden ni concierto
16 según

según

prep

in accordance with

según lo establecido en el contrato under the terms of the contract

según el ministro according to the minister

según las normas according to the regulations

según nuestros registros according to our records

según lo planeado according to plan

según sus requisitos in accordance with your requirements

Spanish-English Business Glossary > según
17 de un modo desordenado

= higgledy-piggledy

Ex. A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

* * *

= higgledy-piggledy

Ex: A decision has to be made about whether the books will be displayed higgledy-piggledy or according to a plan.

Spanish-English dictionary > de un modo desordenado
18 previsión

f.

1 foresight, long-sightedness, far-sightedness, foresightedness.

2 precautionary measure, precaution.

3 anticipation, forecast.

4 provision.

* * *

previsión

► nombre femenino

1 (anticipación) forecast

2 (precaución) precaution

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

en previsión de as a precaution against

previsión meteorológica weather forecast

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noun f.

forecast

* * *

SF

1) [como cualidad] (=clarividencia) foresight, far-sightedness; (=prudencia) caution

2) (=acto) precaution, precautionary measure

en previsión de algo — (=como precaución) as a precaution against sth; (=esperando) in anticipation of sth

3) (=pronóstico) forecast

previsiones económicas — economic forecast sing

previsión de ventas — sales forecast

las previsiones del plan quinquenal — the forecasts of the five-year plan

previsión del tiempo, previsión meteorológica — weather forecast, weather forecasting

4)

previsión social — social security; Chile ≈ pension fund

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femenino

a) ( precaución) precaution

en previsión de... — as a precaution against...

por falta de previsión — owing to a lack of foresight

un sistema de previsión social — a welfare system

b) ( predicción - de resultado) forecast, prediction; (- del tiempo) forecast

* * *

= forecast, forecasting, foresight, forethought, pre-calculation, projection.

Ex. As the sales figures show, DC is very much alive, despite pessimistic forecasts in the 1960s.

Ex. Further, it is necessary to predict in advance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.

Ex. Some foresight must be employed in order to make realistic speculations as to the eventual size of the collection that will be covered by any index based upon the thesaurus.

Ex. With a little bit of forethought on such aspects as insulation, windows and even the shape of a building to name only some aspects, considerable economies can be achieved.

Ex. However, several factors affect annual pre-caulculations.

Ex. The article 'OSI: will it ever see the light of day?' concludes that the promise of OSI has been bold and ambitious but that its delivery has been significantly delayed beyond its initial projections.

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* en previsión = anticipatory.

* en previsión de = in anticipation of.

* fondo de previsión = provident fund.

* previsión de futuro = future proofing.

* previsiones de expertos = punditry.

* previsiones para el futuro = future development(s).

* previsión metereológica = weather report.

* * *

femenino

a) ( precaución) precaution

en previsión de... — as a precaution against...

por falta de previsión — owing to a lack of foresight

un sistema de previsión social — a welfare system

b) ( predicción - de resultado) forecast, prediction; (- del tiempo) forecast

* * *

= forecast, forecasting, foresight, forethought, pre-calculation, projection.

Ex: As the sales figures show, DC is very much alive, despite pessimistic forecasts in the 1960s.

Ex: Further, it is necessary to predict in advance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.

Ex: Some foresight must be employed in order to make realistic speculations as to the eventual size of the collection that will be covered by any index based upon the thesaurus.

Ex: With a little bit of forethought on such aspects as insulation, windows and even the shape of a building to name only some aspects, considerable economies can be achieved.

Ex: However, several factors affect annual pre-caulculations.

Ex: The article 'OSI: will it ever see the light of day?' concludes that the promise of OSI has been bold and ambitious but that its delivery has been significantly delayed beyond its initial projections.

* en previsión = anticipatory.

* en previsión de = in anticipation of.

* fondo de previsión = provident fund.

* previsión de futuro = future proofing.

* previsiones de expertos = punditry.

* previsiones para el futuro = future development(s).

* previsión metereológica = weather report.

* * *

previsión

feminine

1 (precaución) precaution

en previsión de posibles desórdenes as a precaution against possible disturbances

por falta de previsión owing to a lack of foresight

un sistema de previsión social a welfare system

2 (predicción — de un resultado) forecast, prediction; (— del tiempo) forecast

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previsión sustantivo femenino
a) ( precaución) precaution;

◊ en previsión de … as a precaution against …;

por falta de previsión owing to a lack of foresight
b) ( predicción) forecast

previsión sustantivo femenino
1 (predicción) forecast
según la previsión de las ventas, according to the sales forecast
2 (precaución) precaution
por falta de previsión, through lack of foresight
' previsión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cálculo
- dimanar
- panorama
- verificarse
English:
farsightedness
- forecast
- foresight
- mark
- anticipation

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previsión nf

1. [predicción] forecast

Comp
previsión meteorológica weather forecast;
previsión del tiempo weather forecast;

previsión de ventas sales forecast

2. [visión de futuro] foresight;

esto no entraba en mis previsiones I hadn't foreseen o predicted this

3. [precaución]
en previsión de as a precaution against

4. Andes, RP previsión social social security

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previsión

f

1 ( predicción) forecast;

previsión del tiempo weather forecast

2 ( preparación) foresight

* * *

previsión nf, pl - siones

1) : foresight

2) : prediction, forecast

3) : precaution

* * *

previsión n forecast

la previsión meteorológica the weather forecast

Spanish-English dictionary > previsión
19 prescribir

v.

1 to prescribe.

Ella prescribe un plan de inversión She prescribes an investment plan.

La póliza prescribió The policy prescribed=expired.

2 to expire, to lapse (law) (plazo, deuda).

3 to fall due.

El préstamo prescribió ayer The loan fell due yesterday.

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prescribir

(pp prescrito,-a)

► verbo transitivo

1 (recetar) to prescribe

2 DERECHO (ordenar) to prescribe, state

► verbo intransitivo

1 (extinguirse) to expire, lapse

* * *

verb

to prescribe

* * *
( pp prescrito)
1.

VT to prescribe

2.

VI [plazo] to expire, run out

* * *

verbo transitivo to prescribe

le prescribió reposo absoluto — he prescribed complete rest

* * *

= prescribe.

Ex. Factors here may be: any guidelines set internally, by external agencies or networks restricting the length and content of abstracts, and prescribing stylistic features.

* * *

verbo transitivo to prescribe

le prescribió reposo absoluto — he prescribed complete rest

* * *

= prescribe.

Ex: Factors here may be: any guidelines set internally, by external agencies or networks restricting the length and content of abstracts, and prescribing stylistic features.

* * *

prescribir [ I34 ]

vt

1 «ley/ordenanza» to prescribe

2 ( Med) to prescribe

le prescribió reposo total he prescribed complete rest

■ prescribir

vi

to prescribe

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prescribir ( conjugate prescribir) verbo transitivo
to prescribe
prescribir verbo transitivo to prescribe
' prescribir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
prescrito
English:
prescribe
- set

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prescribir

♦ vt

1. [sujeto: médico] to prescribe

2. [ordenar] to prescribe;

la ley prescribe pena de prisión para ese tipo de delitos the law prescribes o stipulates a prison sentence for this type of crime, this type of crime carries a prison sentence according to the law

♦ vi
Der [plazo, deuda] to expire, to lapse;
estos delitos no prescriben there is no statute of limitations on these crimes

* * *

prescribir

<part prescrito>

I v/i JUR prescribe

II v/t MED prescribe

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prescribir {33} vt

: to prescribe

Spanish-English dictionary > prescribir
20 éste

adj.

east, eastern.

m.

east.

viento del este east wind

ir hacia el este to go east(wards)

está al este de Madrid it's (to the) east of Madrid

los países del este the countries of Eastern Europe

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este

► adjetivo (pl estos,-as)

1 this (plural) these

■ este libro this book

■ estas manzanas these apples

■ la película esta no vale nada this film's not any good

————————

este

► adjetivo

1 east, eastern

2 (dirección) easterly; (viento) east, easterly

■ dirección este easterly direction

► nombre masculino

1 east

2 (viento) east wind

* * *
1. = esta, adj.
this

- estos
2. adj.
east, eastern
3. noun m.
east

* * *
I
1.

ADJ INV [zona, área] east

el ala este del palacio — the east wing of the palace

la costa este — the east o eastern coast

íbamos en dirección este — we were going east o eastward(s), we were going in an eastward o an easterly direction

trenes en dirección este — eastbound trains

2. SM

1) (Geog) East, east

el sol sale por el Este — the sun rises in the East o east

vientos fuertes del Este — strong east o easterly winds

la casa está orientada hacia el Este — the house is east-facing, the house faces East o east

2) (Pol)

el Este — the East

los países de la Europa del Este — East European countries

3) (tb: zona este) east

al este de Toledo — to the east of Toledo

soy del este de Londres — I'm from east London

4) (Meteo) (tb: viento del este) east wind, easterly wind
II
este, -a
ADJ DEM
1) [indicando proximidad]

a) [sing] this

esta silla — this chair

este mes — this month

¿qué habéis hecho este fin de semana? — what did you do at the weekend?, what did you do this weekend?

¿dónde vais a ir este fin de semana? — [dicho un viernes] where are you going this weekend?; [dicho un lunes] where are you going next weekend?

b)

estos/estas — these

estas tijeras — these scissors, this pair of scissors

2) * [con valor enfático]

¡a ver qué quiere ahora el tío este! — what does that guy want now! *

¡este Pedro es un desastre! — that Pedro is a complete disaster! *
III
este, -a
PRON DEM =éste PRON DEM éste, -a
1) [sing] this one

esta me gusta más — I prefer this one

este no es el que vi ayer — this is not the one I saw yesterday

¡este me quiere engañar! — this guy's out to cheat me!

pero ¿dónde está este? — where on earth is he?

2)

estos/estas — these; [en texto] the latter

3) [locuciones]

en esta — [en cartas] in this town (from where I'm writing)

• en estas, en estas se acerca y dice... — just then he went up and said...

- jurar por estas

4) esp LAm [como muletilla]

este... — er..., um...
In the past the standard spelling for these demonstrative pronouns was with an accent (éste, ésta, éstos and éstas). Nowadays the Real Academia Española advises that the accented forms are only required where there might otherwise be confusion with the adjective.
* * *

ésta pronombre demostrativo (pl éstos, éstas)

[According to the Real Academia Española the written accent may be omitted when there is no risk of confusion with the adjective]

a) this one; (pl) these

éste es el mío — this (one) is mine

un día de éstos — one of these days

éste es el que yo quería — this is the one I wanted

Alfonso y Andrés, éste de pie, aquél sentado — (liter)... Alfonso and Andrés, the former sitting down and the latter standing

[sometimes indicates irritation, emphasis or disapproval] qué niña ésta! — (fam) honestly, this child!

b) ésta (frml) (en cartas, documentos) the city in which the letter is written

residente en ésta — resident in Seville (o Lima etc)

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I
adjetivo invariable < región> eastern

en la parte este del país — in the eastern part o the east of the country

iban en dirección este — they were heading east o eastward(s)

el ala/la costa este — the east wing/coast
II
masculino

a) (parte, sector)

el este — the east

en el este del país — in the east of the country

al este de Lima — to the east of Lima

b) ( punto cardinal) east, East

vientos del Este — easterly winds

caminaron hacia el Este — they walked east o eastward(s)

las ventanas dan al este — the windows face east

c) el Este (Hist, Pol) the East

los países del Este — the Eastern Bloc countries
III
esta adjetivo demostrativo (pl estos, estas)

a) this; (pl) these

este chico — this boy

esta gente — these people

[usually indicates a pejorative or emphatic tone when placed after the noun] la estúpida esta no me avisó — (fam) this idiot here didn't tell me

b) ( como muletilla) well, er

* * *

el este

= east, the

Ex: Standing in the early morning on the balcony of her apartment, she was smote as she always was by the grandeur of the sky turning to scarlet as the rim of darkness in the east released the sun for its sluggish trek through the heavens.

este¹

¹ = east.

Ex: The plan of the temple is round instead of rectangular, and unlike the rest, faces north instead of east.

* Alemania del Este = East Germany.

* al este de = east of.

* bloque del este, el = Eastern bloc, the.

* de Europa del Este = Eastern European.

* del este = eastern.

* del este asiático = East Asian.

* derecho hacia el este = due east.

* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.

* este, el = east, the.

* Europa Central del Este = East Central Europe.

* exactamente al este = due east.

* habitante del este = Easterner.

* hacia el este = eastward(s), eastbound.

* la Europa del Este = Eastern Europe.

* país de Europa del Este = Eastern European country.

* sudeste = southeast [south east].

* sureste = southeast [south east].

este²

= present, such, this.

Ex: We are going to use the data elements defined in the present document as a base from which to begin.

Ex: Preferential relationships generally indicate preferred terms or descriptors and distinguish such terms from non-descriptors or non-preferred terms.

Ex: In this chapter a review of the development of cataloguing codes is given in order to explain and place in context the nature of modern cataloguing codes.

* a este fin = to this end.

* a este paso = at this rate.

* a este respecto = in this respect.

* a este ritmo = at this rate.

* al hacer esto = by so doing, in so doing, in doing so.

* a partir de esto = on this basis.

* como esto = like this.

* como ocurre en estos casos = as is the way with these things.

* con este fin = to that effect.

* con esto = by so doing, in so doing, in this, by doing so, by this, in doing so.

* de esta forma = in this way.

* de esta manera = in this manner, in this way.

* de este modo = by this means, in so doing, this way, thus, in doing so.

* de esto, de lo otro y de lo de más allá = about this and that and everything else.

* de esto y de lo otro = about this and that.

* de nuevo en este caso = here again.

* desde esta misma perspectiva = along the same lines.

* dicho esto = that said.

* directamente hacia el este = due east.

* durante este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.

* en este caso = in this case.

* en este contexto = against this background.

* en este documento = herein.

* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.

* en este momento = at this stage, 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, on this score, to that effect.

* en estos casos = in these cases.

* en estos tiempos = in this day and age.

* entre éstos se incluyen = amongst these are numbered.

* esta = this.

* esta es la oportunidad de + Nombre = here's + Nombre/Pronombre + chance.

* ésta es la razón por la que = this is why.

* esta es + Pronombre + oportunidad = here's + Nombre/Pronombre + chance.

* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.

* esta mañana = early today.

* esta mañana temprano = early this morning.

* esta noche = tonight, tonite.

* esta vez = this time around/round, this time.

* éste es también el caso de = the same is true (for/of/with).

* éste no es el caso en = not so in.

* este tipo de = such.

* este tipo de cosas = this sort of thing.

* esto es así = this is the case.

* esto no ocurre en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).

* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.

* esto no se debe hacer así = this just won't do.

* esto no vale = this just won't do.

* estos = these.

* estos días = these days.

* haciendo esto = by so doing, by doing so.

* letra cuya impresión en papel no está completa = broken letter.

* para esto = therefor.

* para hacer esto = in this.

* para que este sea el caso = for this to be the case.

* para que esto sea así = for this to be the case.

* partiendo de esto = on that basis.

* pensando en esto = with this/that in mind.

* por esta razón = for this reason.

* por este motivo = for this reason.

* por esto = thus, accordingly, therefore.

* presentado desde esta perspectiva = cast in this light.

* teniendo esto como telón de fondo = against this background.

* teniendo esto como trasfondo = against this background.

* teniendo esto presente = with this/that in mind.

* todo esto = the whole thing.

* * *

este¹

adj inv

[ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ‹región› eastern

en la parte este del país in the eastern part of the country

iban en dirección este they were heading east o eastward(s), they were heading in an easterly direction

vientos moderados del sector este moderate easterly winds o winds from the east

el ala/litoral este the east wing/coast

la cara este de la montaña the east o eastern face of the mountain

este²

masculine

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

(parte, sector): el este the east

en el este del país in the east of the country

está al este de Bogotá it lies to the east of Bogotá, it is (to the) east of Bogotá

2 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (punto cardinal) east, East

el Sol sale por el Este the sun rises in the east o the East

vientos flojos del Este light easterly winds, light winds from the east

la calle va de Este a Oeste the street runs east-west

dar tres pasos hacia el Este take three paces east o eastward(s) o to the east

vientos moderados del sector sur rotando al este moderate winds from the south becoming o veering easterly

más al este further east

las ventanas dan al este the windows face east

3

el Este ( Pol) the East

los países del Este the Eastern Bloc countries

4

Este (en bridge) East

este³, esta

adj dem

(pl estos, estas)

1 this; (pl) these

este chico this boy

esta gente these people

[usually indicates a pejorative or emphatic tone when placed after the noun] la estúpida esta no me avisó ( fam); this idiot here didn't tell me

2 (como muletilla) well, er

¿fuiste tú o no? — este … was it you or not? — well …

* * *

Del verbo estar: ( conjugate estar)

esté es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
E.
estar
este
éste
E. (
◊ Este) E, East

estar 1 ( conjugate estar) cópula
1
a) ( seguido de adjetivos)

◊ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1 to be;

estás más gordo you've put on weight;
estoy cansada I'm tired;
está muy simpático conmigo he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently);
¡todo está tan caro! things are o have become so expensive!
b) ( con

◊ bien, mal, mejor, peor): están todos bien, gracias they're all fine, thanks;

¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!;
está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive him;
ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
◊ está casada con un primo mío she's married to a cousin of mine

3 ( seguido de participios)
◊ éste sentado to be sitting;

estaban abrazados they had their arms around each other;
ver tb v aux 2
4 ( seguido de preposición) to be;
(para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente);
◊ estoy a régimen I'm on a diet;

¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?;
está con el sarampión she has (the) measles;
estoy de cocinera I'm doing the cooking;
estamos sin electricidad the electricity is off at the moment;
está sin pintar it hasn't been painted yet
verbo intransitivo
1 ( en un lugar) to be;
◊ ¿dónde está Chiapas? where's Chiapas?;

está a 20 kilómetros de aquí it's 20 kilometers from here;
¿sabes dónde está Pedro? do you know where Pedro is?;
¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?;
solo ésteé unos días I'll only be staying a few days;
¿cuánto tiempo ésteás en Londres? how long are you going to be in London (for)?
2 ( en el tiempo):
◊ ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?;

¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today?;
estamos a 28 de mayo it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May;
estamos en primavera it's spring
3
a) (tener como función, cometido):

◊ para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for;

estamos para ayudarlos we're here to help them
b) ( radicar) to lie;

◊ en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies

4 (estar listo, terminado):
◊ la carne todavía no está the meat's not ready yet;

lo atas con un nudo y ya está you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are;
enseguida estoy I'll be right with you
5 (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl):
◊ te está pequeña it's too small for you;

la 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you better
éste v aux
1 ( con gerundio):
◊ está lloviendo it's raining;

estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible
2 ( con participio):
◊ ese asiento está ocupado that seat is taken;

ya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man now;
ver tb estar cópula 3
estarse verbo pronominal ( enf) ( permanecer) to stay;
◊ ¿no te puedes éste quieto? can't you stay o keep still?;

estese tranquilo don't worry
estar 2 sustantivo masculino (esp AmL) living room
este 1 adjetivo invariable ‹ región› eastern;
iban en dirección éste they were heading east o eastward(s);
el ala/la costa éste the east wing/coast
■ sustantivo masculino
a) (parte, sector):

◊ el éste the east;

al éste de Lima to the east of Lima
b) ( punto cardinal) east, East;

◊ vientos del Eéste easterly winds;

las ventanas dan al éste the windows face east
c)

◊ el Este (Hist, Pol) the East;

los países del Eéste the Eastern Bloc countries
este 2,
◊ esta adj dem (pl estos, estas)

a) this;

(pl) these;
◊ este chico this boy;

estos dólares these dollars;
usually indicates a pejorative or emphatic tone when placed after the noun la estúpida esta no me avisó (fam) this idiot here didn't tell me
b) ( como muletilla) well, er

éste,
◊ ésta pron dem (pl éstos, éstas) The written accent may be omitted when there is no risk of confusion with the adjective this one;

(pl) these;
éste or este es el mío this (one) is mine;
un día de éstos or estos one of these days;
éste or este es el que yo quería this is the one I wanted;
prefiero éstos or estos I prefer these (ones);
sometimes indicates irritation, emphasis or disapproval
◊ ¡qué niña esta! (fam) honestly, this child!;

residente en ésta or esta resident in Seville (o Lima etc)
estar verbo intransitivo
1 (existir, hallarse) to be: está al norte, it is to the north
¿estarás en casa?, will you be at home?
no está en ningún lado, it isn't anywhere
estamos aquí para servirle, we are at your service
su pedido aún no está, your order isn't ready yet
2 (permanecer) to stay: estos días estoy en casa de mis padres, these days I'm staying at my parents' place
estoy en la oficina de ocho a dos, I'm at the office from eight to two
quiero que estés aquí un minuto, ahora vuelvo, stay here, I'll be right back
3 (tener una situación actual determinada: con adjetivo o participio) estaba blanco como la cera, he had turned as white as a sheet
está dormido, he's asleep
está teñida de rubio, her hair's dyed blonde
(con gerundio) está estudiando, he is studying
estaba preparando la comida, I was cooking
(con adverbio) estoy tan lejos, I'm so far away
está muy mal, (enfermo) he is very ill
4 (quedar, sentar) el jersey me está pequeño, the sweater is too small for me
5 (para indicar precio, grados, fecha) (+ a: fecha) to be: ¿a qué día estamos?, what's the date?
estamos a 1 de Julio, it is the first of July
(: precio) to be at: ¿a cómo/cuánto están las manzanas?, how much are the apples?
están a setenta pesetas el kilo, they're seventy pesetas a kilo
(: grados) en Madrid estamos a cuarenta grados, it's forty degrees in Madrid
♦ Locuciones: ¿estamos?, agreed?
estar a disposición de, to be at the disposal of
estar a la que salta, to be ready to take advantage of an opportunity
estar a las duras y a las maduras, to take the bad with the good
estar al caer, to be just round the corner
estar en baja, to be waning
estar en todo, to be on top of everything
estaría bueno, whatever next
ESTAR CON: (de acuerdo con) estoy con María, I agree with Mary
ESTAR DE: estoy de broma, I'm joking
está de camarero, he's working as a waiter
estaba de Dios que las cosas sucedieran así, it was God's will that things turned out this way, está de vacaciones, he's on holiday
me voy a marchar porque está claro que aquí estoy de más, I'm going to go because it's obvious that I'm in the way
ESTAR ENCIMA: su madre siempre está encima de él, his mother is always on top of him
ESTAR PARA: no estamos para bromas, we are in no mood for jokes
esa ropa está para planchar, these clothes are ready to be ironed
cuando estaba para salir, me llamaron, when I was just about to leave, they called me
ESTAR POR: la casa está por construir, the house has still to be built
estuve por decirle lo que pensaba, I was tempted to tell him what I thought
estoy por la igualdad de derechos, I'm for equal rights
ESTAR QUE: está que no puede con su alma, he is exhausted
familiar está que trina, he's hopping mad
ESTAR TRAS: está tras el ascenso, he is after promotion
estoy tras una blusa blanca, I'm looking for a white blouse
El uso del verbo to stay como traducción de estar en un lugar es incorrecto, a menos que quieras expresar lo contrario de irse o marcharse (no me voy a la playa, estaré en casa todo el verano, I'm not going to the beach, I'm staying at home all summer) o te refieras a alojarse: Estoy en el Palace. I'm staying at the Palace.
este,-a adj dem
1 this
este barco, this ship
esta casa, this house 2 estos,-as, these
estos hombres, these men
estas mujeres, these women
este sustantivo masculino
1 (punto cardinal) East: nos dirigíamos al este, we were going east
al este del Edén, to the east of Eden
(en aposición) (zona, parte) eastern: son del este de Europa, they're from Eastern Europe
(dirección, rumbo) easterly: el viento soplaba del este, there was an easterly wind
2 (bloque de países europeos) el Este, the East
éste,-a pron dem m,f
1 this one: éste/ésta es más bonito/a, this one is prettier 2 éstos,-as, these (ones)

' éste' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- abrigada
- abrigado
- abultar
- acabada
- acabado
- acariciar
- acontecer
- actualización
- adelantarse
- adelanto
- afrutada
- afrutado
- ahora
- ahorrar
- alguna
- alguno
- ama
- amo
- andar
- aparte
- aplanar
- aplatanada
- aplatanado
- arrastre
- arreglo
- así
- asistencia
- aterrizar
- atravesarse
- baja
- bajo
- bastar
- bastante
- bendición
- bien
- cabezón
- cabezona
- cabida
- caché
- cachet
- caer
- calificar
- capacidad
- carbonizar
- cariño
- catalogar
- caza
- ceñirse
- chapada
English:
acoustic
- advanced
- afford
- afraid
- aggressive
- agony
- agree
- alleviate
- ambience
- amenities
- anniversary
- antidote
- anywhere
- architecture
- arithmetic
- attain
- attribute
- be
- belong
- blank
- boggle
- bore
- breeze
- broadsheet
- bulky
- bundle
- buy
- call
- call at
- can
- capture
- cash
- chapter
- characteristic
- close-fitting
- cold
- come across
- come in
- come under
- compact
- complete
- conception
- concoction
- consistent
- convert
- cramped
- deadly
- define
- demand
- deny

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este¹

♦ adj inv
[posición, parte] east, eastern; [dirección] easterly; [viento] east, easterly;
la cara este del pico the east face of the mountain;

la costa este the east coast;

tiempo soleado en la mitad este del país sunny weather in the eastern half of the country;

partieron con rumbo este they set off in an easterly direction;

un frente frío que se desplaza en dirección este a cold front moving eastwards

♦ nm

1. [zona] east;

está al este de Madrid it's (to the) east of Madrid;

la fachada da al este the front of the building faces east;

viento del este east o easterly wind;

habrá lluvias en el este (del país) there will be rain in the east (of the country);

ir hacia el este to go east(wards)

2. [punto cardinal] east;

el sol sale por el Este the sun rises in the east

3. [bloque geopolítico]
el Este the East;

los países del Este the countries of Eastern Europe

4. [viento] easterly, east wind

este², -a (pl estos, -as) adj demostrativo

1. [en general] this;
[plural] these;
esta camisa this shirt;

este año this year;

esta mañana this morning;

esta noche tonight

2. Fam Pey [singular] that;
[plural] those;
no soporto a la niña esta I can't stand that girl;

el teléfono este no funciona this telephone's not working

3. Méx, RP [como muletilla] well, er, um;

y entonces, este, le propuse… and then, um, I suggested…;

es un, este, cómo se dice, un lexicógrafo he's a, oh, what do you call it, a lexicographer;

este, ¿me prestás plata? er, can you lend me some money?

este³, -a (pl estos, -as) pron demostrativo Note that este and its various forms can be written with an accent ( éste, ésta etc) when there is a risk of confusion with the adjective.

1. [en general] this one;
[plural] these (ones);
dame otro boli, este no funciona give me another pen, this one doesn't work;

aquellos cuadros no están mal, aunque estos me gustan más those paintings aren't bad, but I like these (ones) better;

esta ha sido la semana más feliz de mi vida this has been the happiest week of my life;

cualquier día de estos one of these days;

Comp
Fam
esta es la mía/tuya/ etc[m5]. this is the chance I've/you've/ etc been waiting for, this is my/your/ etc big chance;

Comp

en estas just then;

en estas sonó el teléfono just then o at that very moment, the phone rang;

en una de estas one of these days;

en una de estas te pillará la policía one of these days the police will catch you;

Comp
Fam
por estas [lo juro] I swear, honest to God;

¿seguro que no me estás mintiendo? – ¡por estas! are you sure you're not lying to me? – I swear o honest to God

2. [recién mencionado] the latter;

entraron Juan y Pedro, este con un abrigo verde Juan and Pedro came in, the latter wearing a green coat

3. Fam [despectivo]
este es el que me pegó this is the one who hit me;

estos son los culpables de todo lo ocurrido it's this lot o bunch who are to blame for everything

4. Formal [en correspondencia]
espero que al recibo de esta te encuentres bien I hope this letter finds you well

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este

1 m east

este

2, esta, estos, estas det singular this; plural these;

a todas estas in the meanwhile

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éste, ésta pron, mpl éstos

1) : this one, these ones pl

2) : the latter

este, esta adj, mpl estos : this, these

este adj

: eastern, east

este nm

1) oriente: east

2) : east wind

3)

el Este : the East, the Orient

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este¹ adj this

este año this year

este² n east

en el este de España in the east of Spain

Spanish-English dictionary > éste

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