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  • 1 liable

    [ˈlaɪəbl] adjective
    1) (with to) tending to have, get, suffer from etc:

    He is liable to pneumonia.

    مُعَرَّض لِ، ميّال إلى
    2) possibly or probably about (to do something or to happen):

    Watch the milk – it's liable to boil over.

    مُحْتَمَل أن
    3) legally responsible (for):

    The airline is liable to you for any damage to your luggage.

    مَسْؤول عن
    4) likely to get (a fine, a punishment):

    Do not litter! Offenders are liable to fines of up to $100.

    خاضِع لِ، مُعَرَّض لِ

    Arabic-English dictionary > liable

  • 2 отвечать

    I
    гл.
    Русский глагол отвечать относится к любому способу ответа и не характеризует, на что и при каких обстоятельствах дан ответ. Эти дополнительные характеристики в русском языке передаются расширенными словосочетаниями. В отличие от русского языка английские соответствия фиксируют разные типы и обстоятельства ответов разными словами.
    1. to answer — отвечать (не указывает на характер и обстоятельства ответа; английские соответствия передают такие уточнения разными словами): to answer smb — отвечать кому-либо; to answer readily (willingly, immediately, frankly, vaguely) — отвечать с готовностью (охотно, немедленно, откровенно, неопределенно); to answer questions — отвечать на вопросы; to answer a letter — отвечать на письмо; to answer the phone — подойти к телефону; to answer the door — подойти открыть дверь
    2. to reply — отвечать (на вопрос, просьбу или замечание, особенно на то, что сказано): I waited for Smith to reply, but he said nothing. — Я ждал, что Смит ответит, но он ничего не сказал. «You could earn more money there» Robert remarked. «So what?» Emma replied defiantly. — «Ты могла бы там заработать больше денег», — заметил Роберт. «Ну, так что же из этого», — вызывающе сказала Эмма в ответ. The jailer refused to reply to the prisoner's question where he was being taken. — Тюремщик отказался отвечать на вопросы узника, куда его везут. We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy. — Мы попросили Джейн помочь нам, но она ответила, что слишком занята. Railway officials say it is not their fault — that is what they usually reply to I he customers' complaints. — Железнодорожные служащие в ответ на жалобы пассажиров обычно говорят, что это не их вина./Железнодорожные служащие всегда так отвечают на жалобы клиентов. Dear Sir, I'm replying to your letter of June, 19.— Уважаемый господин, я отвечаю на Ваше письмо от 19-го июня. Since Margaret hasn't replied to the invitation, we arc assuming she is not coming. — Поскольку Маргарет не ответила на приглашение, мы полагаем, что она не придет. Your mother wrote to you three weeks ago and she's worried because you have not replied. — Ваша мама написала вам три недели тому назад, и она беспокоится, так как вы не ответили.
    3. to respond — отвечать, откликнуться (на критику, на чье-либо возражение, на чьи-либо чувства): How do you respond to the accusation that you deceived deliberately your employers? — Как вы ответите на обвинение в том, что сознательно обманули своих работодателей?/Как вы ответите на обвинение в том, что намеренно обманули своих работодателей? Bob responded to Jim's argument by saying evolution is for the good of the individual. — На доводы Джима Боб ответил, что эволюция идет на благо отдельного человека. «No, I don't think the meeting is necessary» responded Bob. — «Нет, я думаю встреча не нужна», — откликнулся Боб. То her suggest ion he responded with a simple refusal. — На ее предложение он ответил прямым отказом. He put forward his proposal and sat down waiting for us to respond. — Он изложил свое предложение и сел, ожидая, что мы на него ответим. Не responded to the insult with a blow. — На оскорбление он ответил ударом. Не didn't respond to her tears and appeal. — Он не прореагировал на ее слезы и просьбу.
    4. to retort — возражать, отвечать (сердито, с сарказмом, иронически, с издевкой, не задумываясь, немедленно): I felt tempted to retort that the matter was none of his business. — Мне так и хотелось возразить, что это его не касается. Ellis sarcastically retorted which surprised Max, he had not realized she would be so annoyed. — Эллис возразила с сарказмом, что удивило Макса, он не ожидал, что это ее так заденет. «You are wet through.» said Ellis «Am I? Indeed?» Fred retorted sarcastically. — «Ты насквозь промок», — сказала Эллис. «Правда?» — ответил Фрэд с сарказмом.
    II
    гл.
    1. to be responsible; 2. to be in charge of; 3. to be in a position of trust/responsibility; 4. to look after; 5. to be accountable; 6. to take on; 7. to shoulder; 8. to be liable
    Русский глагол отвечать разграничивает отдельные значения при помощи разных, чаще предложных, конструкций, таких как: отвечать на что-либо, за что-либо, за кого-либо, чему-либо, перед кем-либо. Русское словосочетание отвечать за что-либо, за кого-либо указывает только на наличие ответственности, не уточняя характера и обстоятельств такой ответственности. Английские соответствия конкретизируют эти аспекты, сохраняя общее значение быть ответственным, нести ответственность.
    1. to be responsible — отвечать, быть ответственным ( за что-либо), нести ответственность: You are responsible for the children while they are in your classroom. — Вы несете ответственность за детей, пока они у вас в классе. The government is responsible for the general management of the economy. — Правительство отвечает за общее руководство экономикой страны. District magistrate is responsible for all local matters. — Районные власти отвечают за все, что происходит в их районе.
    2. to be in charge of — ведать, отвечать, быть ответственным ( за что-либо), контролировать ( что-либо), нести ответственность: Who is in charge of the club's finance? — Кто отвечает за финансовую деятельность клуба? The committee is in charge of coordinating domestic and overseas refugee programs. — Этот комитет ведает координацией профамм по делам беженцев внутри страны и за рубежом./В ведении этого комитета находится координация программ по делам беженцев внутри страны и за рубежом.
    3. to be in a position of trust/responsibility — пользоваться доверием, считаться ответственным ( за исполнение порученного): If you are in a position of trust/responsibility you must not abuse it. — Если вы занимаете ответственный пост, вы не должны превышать свои полномочия. It is not acceptable to put people with criminal records in a position of trust/responsibility. — Недопустимо облекать полномочиями людей с криминальным прошлым./Недопустимо доверять ответственный пост людям с криминальным прошлым. He was a sensible teacher and could safely be placed in a position of responsibility. — Он разумный учитель, и его безопасно облекать ответственными полномочиями.
    4. to look after — отвечать ( за что-либо), ведать чем-либо: Sully looks after the accounts, I'm in charge oft he building itself. — Салли отвечает за счета, а я отвечаю за само здание. He looks after the sanitation of the districts and towns within his area. — Он следит зa санитарным состоянием районов и городов в своей области. The patients are well looked after in this hospital. — В этой больнице за пациентами хороший уход.
    5. to be accountable — отвечать ( перед кем-либо), быть подотчетным ( кому-либо), нести ответственность (перед кем-либо, кто вам доверил какие-либо полномочия): I'll be held accountable for this. — Мне за это придется отвечать. I am accountable to the director for the work of the department. — Я отчитываюсь перед директором за работу отдела. The reformers believe that the police department should be more accountable. — Реформаторы считают, что полиция должна быть более подотчетна. All government ministersare accountable to Parliament. — Государственные министры несут ответственность перед парламентом./Государственные министры подотчетны парламенту.
    6. to take on — взять на себя ответственность, взвалить на себя ответственность (за что-либо, что потребует много работы): I'm very busy, I'm afraid I can't take anything else on at the moment. — Я очень занят и боюсь, ничего больше сейчас взять на себя не могу. There were no longer any members of the staff willing to take on the job. — Больше не было ни одного штатного сотрудника, который бы согласился взять на себя эту работу.
    7. to shoulder — взвалить на себя ответственность, взять на себя ответственность ( за какую-либо трудную работу) (дать согласие взять ответственность за что-либо, с чем нелегко справиться, за долги, цены и т. п.): My mother was unwilling to shoulder the cost of having the whole house redecorated. — Мама не соглашалась нести расходы по ремонту всего дома. The burden of supporting the poor is shouldering mainly by charity. — Бремя забот о бедных берут на себя главным образом благотворительные организации.
    8. to be liable — взять на себя обязанность, нести ответственность: Accountants are liable for all their mistakes. — Бухгалтеры отвечают за все свои ошибки. Goods are liable to duty. — Товары облагаются пошлиной. Everyone is liable to income tax. — Все обязаны платить подоходный налог. If you park here you will be liable to a fine. — Если ты поставишь машину здесь, тебя могут оштрафовать. Who is liable for her debts? — Кто несет ответственность за ее долги?

    Русско-английский объяснительный словарь > отвечать

  • 3 ser propenso a

    (v.) = be liable to, be prone to, be subject to, be predisposed to/toward(s), be a sucker for
    Ex. The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex. Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.
    Ex. I have never seen any statistics showing that nonbook materials are more subject to theft than books.
    Ex. A person will be predisposed, or not, to seek and use information depending upon his or her goals and habits.
    Ex. Americas are suckers for being terrified, it is very sad.
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    (v.) = be liable to, be prone to, be subject to, be predisposed to/toward(s), be a sucker for

    Ex: The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.

    Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.
    Ex: I have never seen any statistics showing that nonbook materials are more subject to theft than books.
    Ex: A person will be predisposed, or not, to seek and use information depending upon his or her goals and habits.
    Ex: Americas are suckers for being terrified, it is very sad.

    Spanish-English dictionary > ser propenso a

  • 4 distribución

    f.
    1 distribution, division, design, sharing out.
    2 distribution, arrangement, formation, grouping.
    3 share-out.
    4 distributorship, right to supply.
    * * *
    1 distribution
    2 (colocación) arrangement
    3 (reparto) delivery
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=reparto) [de víveres, mercancías, película] distribution; [de correo] delivery; [de trabajo, tarea] allocation; [de folletos] [en buzones] distribution; [en mano] handing out
    2) (Estadística) distribution
    3) (Arquit) layout, ground plan
    4) (Aut, Téc) distribution
    5) (Mec) timing gears pl
    * * *
    a) ( reparto) distribution
    b) (de producto, película) distribution
    c) (disposición, división) layout, arrangement
    d) (Auto) valve-operating gear
    * * *
    = apportionment, arrangement, cantonment, delivery, disposition, distribution, lay-out, layout, map, mapping, publication, distribution etc. area, scatter, scattering, sequencing, allotment, floor plan, dispensing, deliverance, hosting, landscape.
    Ex. Gaps are left in the apportionment of notation in order to permit new subjects to be inserted.
    Ex. The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.
    Ex. He added that the different ethnic groups had clustered in well-defined colonies but that with the passage of time these cantonments have become blurred.
    Ex. Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.
    Ex. Their main concern was the readable disposition of machine readable records.
    Ex. The preliminary work began immediately with the drafting of a questionnaire designed to collect pertinent data on the distribution of authority files.
    Ex. This article outlines general requirements for a well-appointed restoration laboratory: filtered light, security alarms, good flood drainage, and lay-out.
    Ex. Diagrammatic presentation of the layout of the collection conveniently placed, for example, near the entrance.
    Ex. A detailed study of a co-citation map, its core documents' citation patterns and the related journal structures, is presented.
    Ex. Recently, proponents of co-citation cluster analysis have claimed that in principle their methodology makes possible the mapping of science using the data in the Science Citation Index.
    Ex. The second element of the publication, distribution, etc. area is the name of the publisher and/or distributor.
    Ex. As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.
    Ex. All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.
    Ex. The sequencing of items on the agenda is of no particular importance.
    Ex. This law basically strives to ensure a fair allotment of economic support to the various types of organisations concerned with music.
    Ex. The winning entry in the competition to produce a design for the main library building is described and a floor plan of the building is presented.
    Ex. The role of the university library embraces 5 functions: archival, bibliophilic, circulating, duplicating and dispensing and electronic.
    Ex. Communication can be improved, both a better content of information exchange and by a more timely deliverance of this information.
    Ex. This service offers all 12,000 Elsevier Science journals as scanned images for local hosting.
    Ex. During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.
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    * area de publicación o distribución = imprint.
    * cadena de distribución = timing chain.
    * cadena de producción y distribución, la = supply chain, the.
    * canal de distribución = distribution channel.
    * centro de distribución = distribution centre.
    * Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).
    * correa de distribución = driving belt, timing belt, cambelt [cam belt].
    * distribución binomial negativa = negative binomial distribution.
    * distribución de contenido = content distribution, content delivery.
    * distribución de documentos de préstamo interbibliotecario = interlibrary loan document delivery.
    * distribución de información = content distribution, content delivery.
    * distribución de información por suscripción = syndication.
    * distribución de la página = page layout.
    * distribución de la plantilla = staffing pattern.
    * distribución del trabajo = workflow [work flow].
    * distribución de Poisson = Poisson distribution.
    * distribución de probabilidades = possibility distribution, probability distribution.
    * distribución de una materia en su índice = subject scatter.
    * distribución de Waring = Waring distribution.
    * distribución en función del género = gender distribution.
    * distribución exponencial = exponential distribution.
    * distribución geográfica = geographical disposition.
    * distribución horaria = timetabling.
    * distribución informétrica = informetric distribution.
    * distribución por edades = age distribution.
    * distribución por rangos = rank distribution.
    * distribución temporal = time scale [timescale], timeline [time line].
    * lista de distribución = mailing list, listserv(er) [list-serv(er)], distribution list, e-mail list.
    * lista de distribución electrónica = electronic list (e-list), electronic distribution list.
    * modelo de distribución probabilística = probability distribution model.
    * número y distribución de personal = staffing conditions.
    * punto de distribución = outlet.
    * redistribución = respacing.
    * servicio de distribución = host service.
    * sistema de distribución = distribution system.
    * * *
    a) ( reparto) distribution
    b) (de producto, película) distribution
    c) (disposición, división) layout, arrangement
    d) (Auto) valve-operating gear
    * * *
    = apportionment, arrangement, cantonment, delivery, disposition, distribution, lay-out, layout, map, mapping, publication, distribution etc. area, scatter, scattering, sequencing, allotment, floor plan, dispensing, deliverance, hosting, landscape.

    Ex: Gaps are left in the apportionment of notation in order to permit new subjects to be inserted.

    Ex: The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.
    Ex: He added that the different ethnic groups had clustered in well-defined colonies but that with the passage of time these cantonments have become blurred.
    Ex: Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.
    Ex: Their main concern was the readable disposition of machine readable records.
    Ex: The preliminary work began immediately with the drafting of a questionnaire designed to collect pertinent data on the distribution of authority files.
    Ex: This article outlines general requirements for a well-appointed restoration laboratory: filtered light, security alarms, good flood drainage, and lay-out.
    Ex: Diagrammatic presentation of the layout of the collection conveniently placed, for example, near the entrance.
    Ex: A detailed study of a co-citation map, its core documents' citation patterns and the related journal structures, is presented.
    Ex: Recently, proponents of co-citation cluster analysis have claimed that in principle their methodology makes possible the mapping of science using the data in the Science Citation Index.
    Ex: The second element of the publication, distribution, etc. area is the name of the publisher and/or distributor.
    Ex: As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.
    Ex: All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.
    Ex: The sequencing of items on the agenda is of no particular importance.
    Ex: This law basically strives to ensure a fair allotment of economic support to the various types of organisations concerned with music.
    Ex: The winning entry in the competition to produce a design for the main library building is described and a floor plan of the building is presented.
    Ex: The role of the university library embraces 5 functions: archival, bibliophilic, circulating, duplicating and dispensing and electronic.
    Ex: Communication can be improved, both a better content of information exchange and by a more timely deliverance of this information.
    Ex: This service offers all 12,000 Elsevier Science journals as scanned images for local hosting.
    Ex: During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.
    * area de publicación o distribución = imprint.
    * cadena de distribución = timing chain.
    * cadena de producción y distribución, la = supply chain, the.
    * canal de distribución = distribution channel.
    * centro de distribución = distribution centre.
    * Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).
    * correa de distribución = driving belt, timing belt, cambelt [cam belt].
    * distribución binomial negativa = negative binomial distribution.
    * distribución de contenido = content distribution, content delivery.
    * distribución de documentos de préstamo interbibliotecario = interlibrary loan document delivery.
    * distribución de información = content distribution, content delivery.
    * distribución de información por suscripción = syndication.
    * distribución de la página = page layout.
    * distribución de la plantilla = staffing pattern.
    * distribución del trabajo = workflow [work flow].
    * distribución de Poisson = Poisson distribution.
    * distribución de probabilidades = possibility distribution, probability distribution.
    * distribución de una materia en su índice = subject scatter.
    * distribución de Waring = Waring distribution.
    * distribución en función del género = gender distribution.
    * distribución exponencial = exponential distribution.
    * distribución geográfica = geographical disposition.
    * distribución horaria = timetabling.
    * distribución informétrica = informetric distribution.
    * distribución por edades = age distribution.
    * distribución por rangos = rank distribution.
    * distribución temporal = time scale [timescale], timeline [time line].
    * lista de distribución = mailing list, listserv(er) [list-serv(er)], distribution list, e-mail list.
    * lista de distribución electrónica = electronic list (e-list), electronic distribution list.
    * modelo de distribución probabilística = probability distribution model.
    * número y distribución de personal = staffing conditions.
    * punto de distribución = outlet.
    * redistribución = respacing.
    * servicio de distribución = host service.
    * sistema de distribución = distribution system.

    * * *
    1 (reparto) distribution
    la distribución de víveres/de los panfletos the distribution of provisions/of the leaflets
    la distribución de las tareas domésticas the allocation o sharing out of the household chores
    la distribución de la población the population distribution
    una distribución cada vez más desigual de la riqueza an increasingly unequal distribution of wealth
    la mala distribución de la carga the uneven distribution of the load
    2 ( Com) (de un producto, una película) distribution
    3 (disposición, división) layout, arrangement
    la distribución de este apartamento the layout of this apartment
    4 ( Auto) valve-operating gear
    * * *

     

    distribución sustantivo femenino
    a) ( reparto — de dinero, víveres) distribution;

    (— de tareas) allocation
    b) (de producto, película) distribution

    c) (disposición, división) layout, arrangement


    distribución sustantivo femenino
    1 (reparto) distribution
    2 (de una casa, los muebles) layout
    ' distribución' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cada
    - colocación
    - disposición
    - por
    - red
    - restringir
    - entre
    - parte
    - reparto
    English:
    appropriation
    - distribution
    - lay out
    - layout
    - pipeline
    - free
    - lay
    - syndicate
    * * *
    1. [reparto, división] distribution;
    una distribución bastante desigual de los beneficios a rather uneven distribution of the profits
    distribución ecológica ecological distribution;
    distribución de premios Br prizegiving, US awards ceremony;
    distribución de la riqueza distribution of wealth;
    distribución de tareas assignment of duties;
    distribución del trabajo division of labour
    2. [de mercancías, películas] distribution;
    distribución comercial commercial distribution
    3. [de casa, habitaciones, mobiliario] layout
    4. [en estadística] distribution
    distribución binomial binomial distribution;
    distribución normal normal distribution
    5. Tec timing gears
    * * *
    f TÉC, COM distribution
    * * *
    distribución nf, pl - ciones : distribution
    * * *
    1. (en general) distribution
    2. (de una casa) layout

    Spanish-English dictionary > distribución

  • 5 ser probable que

    (v.) = be liable to, be likely (to)
    Ex. The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex. As with any categorisation, the categories are likely to be imperfectly defined.
    * * *
    (v.) = be liable to, be likely (to)

    Ex: The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.

    Ex: As with any categorisation, the categories are likely to be imperfectly defined.

    Spanish-English dictionary > ser probable que

  • 6 dispersión

    f.
    dispersion, scatter, disbandment, scattering.
    * * *
    1 (separación) dispersion; (esparcimiento) scattering
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=acto) [de grupo, multitud] dispersion; [de manifestación] breaking up; [de energía, neutrones] diffusion
    2) (=resultado) dispersal
    * * *
    a) ( de manifestación) dispersion, breaking up
    * * *
    = dispersement, scatter, scattering, dispersal, dispersion, sprawl.
    Ex. Increasing competition and the 'global economy' is greatly affecting the geographic dispersement of these people and the breadth of their interests.
    Ex. As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.
    Ex. All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.
    Ex. The results of citation studies suggest that the dispersal of political science articles is high.
    Ex. It was found that the dispersion of citations to periodicals conformed to a general law of distribution described by the Yule curve.
    Ex. The library has developed a unique system of cooperation and coordination in response to its size and sprawl.
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    * bomba de dispersión = cluster bomb, cluster munition.
    * diagrama de dispersión = scattergram.
    * dispersión alfabética = alphabetical scatter.
    * dispersión bibliográfica = bibliographic scattering.
    * dispersión de Bradford, la = Bradford distribution, the.
    * dispersión de caja = cash float, petty cash.
    * dispersión de frecuencias = frequency distribution.
    * dispersión temática = subject dispersion.
    * dispersión urbana = suburban sprawl, urban sprawl.
    * ley de dispersión = law of scattering.
    * Ley de Dispersión de Bradford = Bradford's distribution law, Bradford's Law of Scatter, Bradford's Law of Scattering.
    * * *
    a) ( de manifestación) dispersion, breaking up
    * * *
    = dispersement, scatter, scattering, dispersal, dispersion, sprawl.

    Ex: Increasing competition and the 'global economy' is greatly affecting the geographic dispersement of these people and the breadth of their interests.

    Ex: As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.
    Ex: All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.
    Ex: The results of citation studies suggest that the dispersal of political science articles is high.
    Ex: It was found that the dispersion of citations to periodicals conformed to a general law of distribution described by the Yule curve.
    Ex: The library has developed a unique system of cooperation and coordination in response to its size and sprawl.
    * bomba de dispersión = cluster bomb, cluster munition.
    * diagrama de dispersión = scattergram.
    * dispersión alfabética = alphabetical scatter.
    * dispersión bibliográfica = bibliographic scattering.
    * dispersión de Bradford, la = Bradford distribution, the.
    * dispersión de caja = cash float, petty cash.
    * dispersión de frecuencias = frequency distribution.
    * dispersión temática = subject dispersion.
    * dispersión urbana = suburban sprawl, urban sprawl.
    * ley de dispersión = law of scattering.
    * Ley de Dispersión de Bradford = Bradford's distribution law, Bradford's Law of Scatter, Bradford's Law of Scattering.

    * * *
    1 (de una manifestación) dispersion, breaking up
    2 (de la atención) wandering, straying
    3 ( Fís) diffusion
    * * *
    1. [de objetos] scattering;
    [de luz, sonido, ondas] scattering, dispersal
    2. [de gentío] dispersal;
    [de manifestación] breaking up, dispersal; [de un pueblo] scattering
    3. [de persona] lack of concentration;
    debemos evitar la dispersión de esfuerzos we mustn't squander our efforts;
    debes centrarte en algo, tu problema es la dispersión you need to focus on something, you spread yourself too widely
    4. Fís dispersion
    * * *
    f dispersion
    * * *
    dispersión nf, pl - siones : dispersion

    Spanish-English dictionary > dispersión

  • 7 expresar

    v.
    to express.
    es una sensación rara, no sé cómo expresarlo it is an odd feeling, I don't know how to express it
    quisiera expresarles mi más sincero agradecimiento I would like to thank you most sincerely
    Ella dijo la razón She said the reason.
    * * *
    1 (gen) to express
    2 (manifestar) to state; (comunicar) to convey
    1 to express oneself
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) [al hablar] (=enunciar) to express; (=redactar) to phrase, put; (=declarar) to state, set forth; (=citar) to quote; [+ opiniones, quejas] to voice

    usted deberá expresar el número del giro postal — you should quote o give o state the number of the postal order

    2) [+ sentimiento] to show
    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo <ideas/sentimientos> to express

    expresó su descontento — she voiced o expressed her dissatisfaction

    permítame expresarle mi más sentido pésame — (frml) please accept my deepest sympathy (frml)

    2.
    expresarse v pron to express oneself
    * * *
    = communicate, convey, couch, express, reflect, specify, voice, articulate, profess, phrase, word, give + voice to.
    Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.
    Ex. Statements conveying preferential relationships between terms indicate which terms are to be treated as equivalent to one another.
    Ex. Now these requests are couched in a variety of ways which express differing approaches to information needs.
    Ex. In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    Ex. The schedules are divided into three main areas, as reflected in Figure 14.
    Ex. In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    Ex. The main criticism of the notation that has been voiced in that the notation for more specific subjects can be extremely long.
    Ex. From time to time librarians do catch a fleeting glimpse of how others see them when some journalist or academic does articulate this widespread phobia.
    Ex. As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.
    Ex. The enquiry phrased in very broad terms almost always needs narrowing down.
    Ex. Research questionnaires should therefore be worded carefully while avoiding the use of the broad term.
    Ex. The agora has been resurrected in electronic form, giving voice to many.
    ----
    * dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.
    * expresar afecto por = profess + affection for.
    * expresar agradecimiento = express + thanks, express + appreciation.
    * expresar amor por = profess + love for.
    * expresar angustia = express + Posesivo + anguish.
    * expresar aprecio = express + appreciation.
    * expresar con palabras = verbalise [verbalize, -USA].
    * expresar de otra manera = rephrase.
    * expresar desacuerdo = register + disagreement.
    * expresar dudas = express + doubts, express + misgivings, voice + misgivings, voice + reservations.
    * expresar en términos = couch + in terms.
    * expresar gratitud = express + thanks, express + gratitude.
    * expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.
    * expresar irritación = express + irritation.
    * expresar la opinión = volunteer + view.
    * expresar la opinión de uno = make + Posesivo + feelings known, put + viewpoint across.
    * expresar la opinión de uno sobre = give + Posesivo + thoughts on.
    * expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.
    * expresar los deseos de uno = make + Posesivo + wishes known.
    * expresar los sentimientos = release + feelings.
    * expresar los sentimientos con palabras = put + Posesivo + feelings into words.
    * expresar miedo = express + fear.
    * expresar opinión = express + view.
    * expresar opinión (sobre) = express + opinion (on).
    * expresar + Posesivo + opinión = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.
    * expresar + Posesivo + pensamientos = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.
    * expresar preocupación = voice + concern.
    * expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.
    * expresar queja = voice + complaint.
    * expresarse = proceed.
    * expresarse en detalle = express + Reflexivo + at length.
    * expresar (según) = cast (in/into).
    * expresar sentimientos = echo + sentiments.
    * expresar temor = voice + fear.
    * expresar una opinión = voice + opinion.
    * expresar una opinión sobre = state + opinion on, venture + opinion on.
    * expresar una pregunta = couch + question.
    * expresar verbalmente = verbalise [verbalize, -USA].
    * no saber expresarse bien = inarticulateness.
    * para expresar dimensiones = by.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo <ideas/sentimientos> to express

    expresó su descontento — she voiced o expressed her dissatisfaction

    permítame expresarle mi más sentido pésame — (frml) please accept my deepest sympathy (frml)

    2.
    expresarse v pron to express oneself
    * * *
    expresar (según)
    (v.) = cast (in/into)

    Ex: Which of the following subject analyses is cast in the citation order PMEST?.

    = communicate, convey, couch, express, reflect, specify, voice, articulate, profess, phrase, word, give + voice to.

    Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.

    Ex: Statements conveying preferential relationships between terms indicate which terms are to be treated as equivalent to one another.
    Ex: Now these requests are couched in a variety of ways which express differing approaches to information needs.
    Ex: In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    Ex: The schedules are divided into three main areas, as reflected in Figure 14.
    Ex: In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    Ex: The main criticism of the notation that has been voiced in that the notation for more specific subjects can be extremely long.
    Ex: From time to time librarians do catch a fleeting glimpse of how others see them when some journalist or academic does articulate this widespread phobia.
    Ex: As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.
    Ex: The enquiry phrased in very broad terms almost always needs narrowing down.
    Ex: Research questionnaires should therefore be worded carefully while avoiding the use of the broad term.
    Ex: The agora has been resurrected in electronic form, giving voice to many.
    * dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.
    * expresar afecto por = profess + affection for.
    * expresar agradecimiento = express + thanks, express + appreciation.
    * expresar amor por = profess + love for.
    * expresar angustia = express + Posesivo + anguish.
    * expresar aprecio = express + appreciation.
    * expresar con palabras = verbalise [verbalize, -USA].
    * expresar de otra manera = rephrase.
    * expresar desacuerdo = register + disagreement.
    * expresar dudas = express + doubts, express + misgivings, voice + misgivings, voice + reservations.
    * expresar en términos = couch + in terms.
    * expresar gratitud = express + thanks, express + gratitude.
    * expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.
    * expresar irritación = express + irritation.
    * expresar la opinión = volunteer + view.
    * expresar la opinión de uno = make + Posesivo + feelings known, put + viewpoint across.
    * expresar la opinión de uno sobre = give + Posesivo + thoughts on.
    * expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.
    * expresar los deseos de uno = make + Posesivo + wishes known.
    * expresar los sentimientos = release + feelings.
    * expresar los sentimientos con palabras = put + Posesivo + feelings into words.
    * expresar miedo = express + fear.
    * expresar opinión = express + view.
    * expresar opinión (sobre) = express + opinion (on).
    * expresar + Posesivo + opinión = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.
    * expresar + Posesivo + pensamientos = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.
    * expresar preocupación = voice + concern.
    * expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.
    * expresar queja = voice + complaint.
    * expresarse = proceed.
    * expresarse en detalle = express + Reflexivo + at length.
    * expresar (según) = cast (in/into).
    * expresar sentimientos = echo + sentiments.
    * expresar temor = voice + fear.
    * expresar una opinión = voice + opinion.
    * expresar una opinión sobre = state + opinion on, venture + opinion on.
    * expresar una pregunta = couch + question.
    * expresar verbalmente = verbalise [verbalize, -USA].
    * no saber expresarse bien = inarticulateness.
    * para expresar dimensiones = by.

    * * *
    expresar [A1 ]
    vt
    ‹ideas/sentimientos› to express
    expresó su descontento she voiced o expressed her dissatisfaction
    permítame expresarle mi más sentido pésame ( frml); please accept my deepest sympathy ( frml)
    por las razones que se expresan a continuación for the following reasons, for the reasons shown o given o stated o set out below
    según los datos expresados más arriba according to the information given above o the above information
    estaba expresado de otra manera it was expressed o phrased o worded differently
    to express oneself
    perdón, no me he expresado bien I'm sorry, I haven't made myself very clear o I haven't expressed myself very clearly
    * * *

     

    expresar ( conjugate expresar) verbo transitivo
    to express
    expresarse verbo pronominal
    to express oneself
    expresar verbo transitivo to express: expresó ciertas dudas acerca de su capacidad, he expressed certain misgivings regarding his ability
    ' expresar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    año
    - calificativo
    - como
    - estar
    - formular
    - no
    - poder
    - tener
    - tierra
    - venga
    - dar
    - hacer
    - ir
    - manifestar
    - opinar
    English:
    articulate
    - at
    - embody
    - few
    - may
    - nix
    - profess
    - put
    - rephrase
    - should
    - sorrow
    - venture
    - verbalise
    - verbalize
    - argue
    - convey
    - express
    - phrase
    - voice
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [manifestar] to express;
    quisiera expresarles mi más sincero agradecimiento I would like to thank you most sincerely;
    es una sensación rara, no sé cómo expresarlo it is an odd feeling, I don't know how to express it;
    tal y como queda expresado en los apartados dos y tres as stated in sections two and three
    2. [mostrar] to show;
    hechos que expresan por sí solos la hospitalidad de este pueblo incidents that speak for themselves about this people's hospitality
    * * *
    v/t express
    * * *
    : to express
    * * *
    expresar vb to express

    Spanish-English dictionary > expresar

  • 8 manifestar

    v.
    1 to show.
    2 to express.
    3 to manifest, to record in the manifest.
    Ricardo manifestó las condiciones Richard manifested the conditions.
    María manifestó su inconformidad Mary manifested her inconformity.
    4 to prove to.
    Ella manifestó ser comunista She proved to be a Communist.
    5 to declare to, to manifest to.
    María manifestó odiar a los gatos Mary declared to hate cats.
    * * *
    Conjugation model [ ACERTAR], like link=acertar acertar
    1 (declarar) to state; (expresar) to express
    2 (mostrar) to show
    1 (hacerse evidente) to become apparent
    2 to demonstrate
    3 to declare oneself, express
    * * *
    verb
    2) exhibit, display
    •
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=declarar) to declare
    2) [+ emociones] to show
    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    a) (declarar, expresar) <desaprobación/agradecimiento> to express

    manifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta — they expressed o made known their support for the proposal

    b) ( demostrar) <emociones/actitudes> to show

    manifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto — he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the project

    2.
    manifestarse v pron
    1) ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; ( ser evidente) to be apparent o evident
    2) (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration

    se manifestó en contra/a favor de la reforma — she expressed her opposition to/support for the reform

    * * *
    = manifest, report, state, pronounce, profess, evince, communicate, express.
    Ex. A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.
    Ex. Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.
    Ex. Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.
    Ex. 'Look,' she pronounced impatiently, 'I have lots of work to do'.
    Ex. As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.
    Ex. New computer based technologies are evincing revolutionary changes in the educational curriculum for schools of library and information science.
    Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.
    Ex. In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    ----
    * manifestar afecto por = profess + affection for.
    * manifestar amor por = profess + love for.
    * manifestar claramente = make + it + clear.
    * manifestar desprecio = profess + disdain.
    * manifestar horror = register + horror.
    * manifestarse = be manifest, embody, manifest + Reflexivo, show up, stage + protest.
    * manifestar un punto de vista = air + view.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    a) (declarar, expresar) <desaprobación/agradecimiento> to express

    manifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta — they expressed o made known their support for the proposal

    b) ( demostrar) <emociones/actitudes> to show

    manifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto — he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the project

    2.
    manifestarse v pron
    1) ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; ( ser evidente) to be apparent o evident
    2) (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration

    se manifestó en contra/a favor de la reforma — she expressed her opposition to/support for the reform

    * * *
    = manifest, report, state, pronounce, profess, evince, communicate, express.

    Ex: A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.

    Ex: Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.
    Ex: Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.
    Ex: 'Look,' she pronounced impatiently, 'I have lots of work to do'.
    Ex: As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.
    Ex: New computer based technologies are evincing revolutionary changes in the educational curriculum for schools of library and information science.
    Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.
    Ex: In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.
    * manifestar afecto por = profess + affection for.
    * manifestar amor por = profess + love for.
    * manifestar claramente = make + it + clear.
    * manifestar desprecio = profess + disdain.
    * manifestar horror = register + horror.
    * manifestarse = be manifest, embody, manifest + Reflexivo, show up, stage + protest.
    * manifestar un punto de vista = air + view.

    * * *
    manifestar [A5 ]
    vt
    1
    (declarar, expresar): manifestó públicamente su adhesión a la campaña she publicly declared o stated her support for the campaign
    manifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta they spoke in favor of this proposal, they expressed o made known their support for the proposal
    manifestó su condena del atentado she expressed her condemnation of the attack
    queremos manifestar nuestro agradecimiento a todos aquellos que nos han apoyado we wish to express our gratitude to all those who have supported us
    2 (demostrar) ‹emociones/actitudes› to show
    manifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the project
    A (hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; (ser evidente) to be apparent o evident
    las consecuencias se manifestarán a largo plazo the consequences will become apparent o evident in the long term
    el problema no se manifiesta hasta la pubertad the problem does not manifest itself o appear until puberty
    B ( Pol) to demonstrate
    más de 10.000 personas se manifestaron ayer en Valencia more than 10,000 people demonstrated o took part in a demonstration in Valencia yesterday
    C
    (dar una opinión): se ha manifestado en contra de las medidas she has spoken out against the measures, she has made known o expressed her opposition to the measures
    * * *

     

    manifestar ( conjugate manifestar) verbo transitivo
    a) ( expresar) ‹desaprobación/agradecimiento› to express;



    manifestarse verbo pronominal
    1 ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident;
    ( ser evidente) to be apparent o evident
    2 (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration
    3 ( dar opinión):
    ◊ manifestarse en contra/a favor de algo to express one's opposition to/support for sth

    manifestar verbo transitivo
    1 (una opinión, un pensamiento) to state, declare
    2 (un sentimiento) to show, display: su rostro manifestaba sorpresa, his face showed surprise
    ' manifestar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    afirmar
    - descubrir
    - protestar
    - reaccionar
    - sacar
    - constar
    - declarar
    - manifiesta
    English:
    declare
    - display
    - exhibit
    - manifest
    - profess
    - voice
    - air
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [alegría, dolor] to show;
    manifestó su enfado golpeando la mesa he showed his annoyance by banging on the table
    2. [opinión] to express;
    manifestó su intención de presentarse como candidato he announced his intention to put himself forward as a candidate;
    manifestaron su agradecimiento por la ayuda recibida they expressed their gratidude for the help received
    * * *
    v/t
    1 ( demostrar) show
    2 ( declarar) declare, state
    * * *
    manifestar {55} vt
    1) : to demonstrate, to show
    2) : to declare
    * * *
    1. (opinión, etc) to express
    2. (sentimiento) to show [pt. showed; pp. shown]

    Spanish-English dictionary > manifestar

  • 9 очаквам

    1. expect (от from), anticipate; await
    очаквам нещо с нетърпение look forward (eagerly) to s.th.
    очаквам отговора на await s.o.'s reply
    очаквам резултата await the result
    очаквам да бъда съден await trial
    очаквам съдбата си await o.'s fate
    очаквам нещо по-хубаво hope for better things
    очаквам много hope for/expect much
    не очаквам кой знае како have no great hopes (of)
    очаквам най-лошото anticipate the worst
    какво може да се очаква от...? what could be expected of...? какво друго може да се очаква от него that's just like him
    не очаквах това I didn't bargain for that
    съвсем не е това, което очаквах it is a far cry from what I expected
    гдето най-малко може да се очаква in unexpected/in the most unlikely places
    отгдето най-малко очакваш from the most unlikely quarters
    според както се очаква, както се очакваше according to expectation
    2. очаква ме (предопределено ми е) await, be/lie in store (for), ( предстои ми) be in for
    не знаем какво ни очаква в бъдеще we do not know what the future holds in store for us
    очаква те приятна изненада a pleasant surprise is in store for you
    очаква ме неприятна изненада/разочарование be in for a shock/a disappointment
    да не очаква човек! well, of all things! очаква се (да пристигне н пр.) be due (to arrive etc.)
    * * *
    оча̀квам,
    гл.
    1. expect (от from), anticipate; await; гдето най-малко може да се очаква in unexpected/in the most unlikely places/quarters; какво друго може да се очаква от него that’s just like him; както и трябва да се очаква as is to be expected; могат да се очакват затруднения difficulties are liable to occur; не \очаквам кой знае какво have no great hopes (of); не очаквах нищо друго от тебе I expected no less from you; не очаквах това I didn’t bargain for that; не те очаквах вече I had given you up; \очаквам да бъда съден await trial; \очаквам много hope for/expect much; \очаквам най-лошото anticipate the worst; \очаквам нещо по-хубаво hope for better things; \очаквам нещо с нетърпение look forward (eagerly) to s.th.; \очаквам съдбата си await o.’s fate; очаквах нещо такова I anticipated as much; според както се очаква, както се очакваше according to expectation; съвсем не е това, което очаквах it is a far cry from what I expected;
    2. очаква ме ( предопределено ми е) await, be/lie in store (for), ( предстои ми) be in for; очаква те приятна изненада a pleasant surprise is in store for you; • да не очаква човек! well, of all things! очаква се (да пристигне и пр.) be due (to arrive etc.); очаква се той да се завърне днес he is due back today.
    * * *
    expect: What do you очаквам from him? - Какво очакваш от него?; abide; anticipate (с нетърпение): I очаквам the journey - очаквам пътуването с нетърпение; bide; contemplate; hope (надявам се); look for; look forward: I очаквам to hearing from you. - Очаквам отговора Ви (за финал на писма); wait: I am очаквамing for the result. - Очаквам резултата.; watch; await (предстои ми); expect
    * * *
    1. expect (от from), anticipate;await 2. ОЧАКВАМ да бъда съден await trial 3. ОЧАКВАМ много hope for/expect much 4. ОЧАКВАМ най-лошото anticipate the worst 5. ОЧАКВАМ нещо no-хубаво hope for better things 6. ОЧАКВАМ нещо с нетърпение look forward (eagerly) to s.th. 7. ОЧАКВАМ отговора на await s.o.'s reply 8. ОЧАКВАМ резултата await the result 9. ОЧАКВАМ съдбата си await o.'s fate 10. гдето най-малко може да се очаква in unexpected/in the most unlikely places 11. да не очаква човек! well, of all things! очаква се (да пристигне н пp.) be due (to arrive etc.) 12. какво може да се очаква от... ? what could be expected of... ? какво друго може да се очаква от него that's just like him 13. както и трябва да се очаква as is to be expected 14. могат да се очакват затруднения difficulties are liable to occur 15. не ОЧАКВАМ кой знае како have no great hopes (of) 16. не знаем какво ни очаква в бъдеще we do not know what the future holds in store for us 17. не очаквах нищо друго от тебе I expected no less from you 18. не очаквах това I didn't bargain for that 19. не те очаквах вече I had given you up 20. от тях друго не може да се очаква! how like them! очаквах нещо такова I anticipated as much 21. отгдето най-малко очакваш from the most unlikely quarters 22. очаква ме (предопределено ми е) await, be/lie in store (for), (предстои ми) be in for 23. очаква ме неприятна изненада/разочарование be in for a shock/a disappointment 24. очаква се той да се завърне днес he is due back today 25. очаква те приятна изненада a pleasant surprise is in store for you 26. според както се очаква, както се очакваше according to expectation 27. съвсем не е това, което очаквах it is a far cry from what I expected

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  • 10 relación

    f.
    1 relation, association, relationship, connection.
    2 relation, treatment, intercourse, dealing.
    3 acquaintance, relation.
    4 account, recitation, narration, recital.
    5 report, recountal.
    6 friendship.
    7 relative, member of the family, relation.
    * * *
    1 (correspondencia) relation, relationship
    ■ una relación amistosa a friendship, a friendly relationship
    2 (conexión) link, connection
    3 (lista) list, record
    4 (relato) account, telling
    1 (conocidos) acquaintances; (contactos) contacts, connections
    \
    con relación a / en relación a with regard to, regarding
    estar en buenas relaciones con alguien to be on good terms with somebody
    estar en relación con alguien to be in contact with somebody
    hacer relación a algo to refer to something
    tener buenas relaciones to be well connected
    tener relaciones con alguien (salir) to go out with somebody
    relaciones diplomáticas diplomatic relations
    relaciones públicas public relations
    relaciones sexuales sexual relations
    * * *
    noun f.
    •
    - relación sexual
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=vínculo) connection

    existe una relación entre el tabaco y el cáncer — there is a connection o relation o relationship between cigarettes and cancer

    • guardar o tener relación con algo — [suceso] to be connected with sth, be related to sth; [persona] to be connected with sth

    no guardar relación (alguna) con algo — (=no parecerse) to bear no relation (whatsoever) to sth; (=no estar relacionado) to have no connection o relation (at all) with sth

    relación calidad/precio — value for money

    tener buena relación calidad/precio — to be good value for money

    2)

    • con relación a, en relación a o con — (=comparado con) compared to, compared with; (=en lo referente a) with regard to, in connection with

    un aumento del 3% con relación al año anterior — an increase of 3% over o compared to o compared with the previous year

    con relación a la encuesta publicada por este periódico — with regard to o in connection with the survey published by this newspaper

    3) (=entre personas)
    a) [en el momento presente] relations pl

    ¿cómo es su relación o son sus relaciones con su jefe? — how are relations between you and your boss?

    • estar en o mantener buenas relaciones con — [+ persona] to be on good terms with; [+ organización] to have good relations with

    • romper las relaciones con — [+ país, organización] to break off relations with; [+ familiar, amigo] to break off all contact with

    b) [de larga duración] relationship

    ¿cómo eran las relaciones con su padre? — what was your relationship with your father like?

    ¿sigues manteniendo las relaciones con tus antiguos compañeros de universidad? — do you still keep in touch with people from your university days?

    4) [con empresa, organización] connection

    ¿tiene alguna relación con esa empresa? — do you have any connection with that company?

    relaciones laborales — labour relations, labor relations (EEUU)

    relaciones públicas — (=actividad) public relations, PR; (=profesional) public relations officer, PR officer

    5) (tb: relación amorosa) relationship
    6) (tb: relación sexual) (=acto) sex; (=trato) sexual relationship

    mantener o tener relaciones sexuales con algn — [de forma esporádica] to have sex with sb; [de forma continuada] to be in a sexual relationship with sb

    relaciones prematrimoniales — premarital sex, sex before marriage

    7) (=referencia)

    • hacer relación a algo — to refer to sth

    8) pl relaciones (=personas conocidas) acquaintances; (=enchufes) contacts, connections

    tener (buenas) relaciones — to be well connected, have good contacts o connections

    9) (Mat) (=proporción) ratio

    los superan numéricamente en una relación 46-36% — they outnumber them by a ratio of 46-36%

    10) frm (=narración) account

    • hacer una relación de algo — to give an account of sth

    11) (=lista) list

    el usuario dispone, junto a la factura telefónica, de una relación de sus llamadas — the customer receives, together with the telephone bill, a breakdown of calls made

    12) (Jur) (=informe) record, (official) return
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( conexión) connection

    con relación a or en relación con — ( con respecto a) in connection with; ( en comparación con) relative to

    en relación con su carta... — with regard to o regarding your letter...

    en una relación de diez a uno — (Mat) in a ratio of ten to one

    2)
    a) ( trato)

    relaciones diplomáticas/comerciales — diplomatic/trade relations

    b) relaciones femenino plural ( influencias) contacts (pl), connections (pl)
    3)
    a) ( exposición) account
    b) ( lista) list
    * * *
    = association, chaining, connection [connexion], connectivity, dealing, interaction, interplay, involvement, link, ratio, relation, relationship, relationship link, relatedness, alliance, liaison, exposure, tie, tie-up.
    Ex. It is possible and convenient to select a viewpoint on the scope, associations and labels for subjects which coincides with the way in which subjects are handled in the literature.
    Ex. The information seeking patterns of a variety of academic social scientists were broken down into 6 characteristics: starting; chaining; browsing; differentiating; monitoring; and extracting.
    Ex. Access is via modified television set, a telephone (and its connections) and a simple keypad.
    Ex. An information system architecture defines a structure for describing communications connectivity between users of information and sources of information.
    Ex. The most serious problem for librarians in their dealings with media materials is the massive multiplication of formats, making it difficult for librarians to decide what to buy in what format.
    Ex. One trend for the future is likely to be the development of hosts which are designed for interaction with the end user.
    Ex. In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.
    Ex. Clearly, anyone having any dealings at all with the CAP needs a general understanding of how the system works, at a level which is appropriate to their involvement.
    Ex. Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.
    Ex. The microfiche is a common form for catalogues and indexes, usually 208 or 270 frames per fiche, in a piece of film and with a reduction ratio of 42 or 48:1.
    Ex. The catalogue often forms the basis for co-operation and good relations between the libraries in a region.
    Ex. Related works are separately catalogued works that have a relationship to another work.
    Ex. The bibliographic record for the volume is also a monographic record, but with a series entry and a relationship link to the bibliographic record for the series as a whole.
    Ex. The frequency of co-occurrence of articles from different subfields in selected periodicals is used for measuring the degree of relatedness between these subfields.
    Ex. This type of alliance is already evident in countries like Thailand, where library science students and educators have been actively involved in writing and illustrating children's books.
    Ex. It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex. This article also examines the need for exposure to AI by all students in order to become familiar with capabilities and limitations of AI-based systems.
    Ex. Eastern European countries longing for western scientific ties have wanted to participate in the Internet for a long time, but were excluded by government regulations.
    Ex. The report of findings may consist simply of a few pages, or be a trends and proposals report, or may suggest tie-ups with other groups.
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    * beneficios en relación con la inversión = return on investment (ROI).
    * bloque funcional de relaciones entre registros = linking entry block.
    * buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.
    * buscar el origen de la relación entre = trace + the relationship between.
    * campaña de relaciones públicas = public relations campaign.
    * campo de relación = linking field.
    * con relación a = as regards, re, in relation to, in connection with, regarding, concerning.
    * crear relaciones = structure + relationships.
    * definir relaciones = structure + relationships.
    * de segunda importancia en relación con = secondary to.
    * diagrama de relaciones = relationship display.
    * encargado de relaciones públicas = public liaison.
    * en relación a = as for.
    * en relación con = in association with, in conjunction with, in connection with, in relation to, in respect of, in terms of, in the way of, relating to, relative to, vis à vis, with reference to, with regard(s) to, apropos of, as it relates to, in the context of, on the matter of, re, regarding, apropos to, in reference to, concerning, in keeping with.
    * en relación proporcional con = in proportion to.
    * entablar relaciones = enter into + relations, enter into + relationships, build + relationships, develop + relationships, develop + relations, build + relations.
    * entablar relaciones comerciales = transact.
    * entablar relaciones con = forge + links with, forge + relationships with, forge + ties.
    * establecer relaciones = build + relationships, develop + relationships, develop + relations, build + relations, structure + relationships.
    * establecer relaciones con = forge + links with, forge + relationships with, forge + ties.
    * estrechar la relación = strengthen + links.
    * estropear una relación = poison + a relationship.
    * fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.
    * ganancias en relación con la inversión = return on investment (ROI).
    * grado de relación = relatedness measure.
    * guardar relación con = bear + relation to, stand in + relation to, stand in + relationship to, bear + relationship to, be commensurate with.
    * guardar una relación directamente proporcional = vary + proportionately.
    * guardar una relación inversamente proporcional = vary + inversely.
    * hacer una relación de = list.
    * indicador de relación = relation indicator, relational operator, role operator.
    * ley de relación exponencial inversa al cuadrado = inverse square law.
    * ley de relación exponencial inversa al cubo = inverse cube law.
    * mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.
    * mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.
    * mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.
    * mejor relación calidad-precio, la = best value for money, the.
    * negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.
    * no guardar relación con = be incommensurate with.
    * número de relación = linking number.
    * operador de relación = link, relational operator, linking device.
    * persona encargada de las relaciones públicas = PR man [PR men, -pl.].
    * poner en relación = bring into + relationship.
    * que guarde relación con = in keeping with.
    * relación "es un tipo de" = is-a relationship.
    * relación afín = affinitive relationship.
    * relación amorosa = love affair.
    * relación ascendente = upward reference.
    * relación asociativa = associative relation, collateral link, collateral reference.
    * relación calidad-precio = price-performance ratio.
    * relación causa-efecto = cause-effect relation, causal relationship.
    * relación clase-tipo = type-token ratio.
    * relación comparativa = comparative relation.
    * relación consecutiva = consecutive relation.
    * relación contractual = contractual relationship.
    * relación coordinada = coordinate relation.
    * relación costes-beneficios = cost-benefit ratio.
    * relación costos-beneficios = cost-benefit ratio.
    * relación de aplicación = bias relation.
    * relación de confianza = trusting relationship.
    * relación de contenido = contents notes.
    * relación de equivalencia = equivalence relationship.
    * relación de inclusión = part-whole relation.
    * relación de poder = power relationship.
    * relación de preferencia = preferential relation, preferential relationship.
    * relación descendente = downward reference.
    * relación de trabajo = working relation, working relationship, work relationship, work relation.
    * relación directa = direct relationship, linear relationship, linear relation.
    * relación directamente proporcional significativa = significant direct relationship.
    * relación directa significativa = significant direct relationship.
    * relación entre compañeros = peer interaction.
    * relación entre cuasisinónimos = near-synonymous relationship.
    * relaciones = intercourse.
    * relaciones comerciales = business dealings, commercial relations, trade relations.
    * relaciones de género = gender relations.
    * relaciones de poder = power relations.
    * relaciones diplomáticas = diplomatic relations.
    * relaciones entre hombres y mujeres = gender relations.
    * relaciones humanas = human relations, human relationships.
    * relaciones industriales = industrial relations.
    * relaciones jerárquicas = role relationships.
    * relaciones laborales = labour relations, employment relations.
    * relación específica = downward reference.
    * relaciones prematrimoniales = premarital sex.
    * relaciones públicas = public relations (PR), PR activities, public relations exercise, public liaison.
    * relaciones sexuales = sexual intercourse, intercourse.
    * relaciones sexuales promiscuas = casual sex(ual) encounters, casual sex.
    * relaciones sociales = social relations.
    * relación estrecha = close contact.
    * relación formal = formal relation.
    * relación genérica = generic relation, generic relationship, upwards link, upward reference.
    * relación género/especie = genus/species relationship.
    * relación internacional = international relation.
    * relación interracial = interracial relationship.
    * relación inversa = inverse relationship.
    * relación inversamente proporcional significativa = inverse relationship, significant inverse relationship.
    * relación inversa significativa = significant inverse relationship.
    * relación jerárquica = hierarchical relation, hierarchical relationship.
    * relación laboral = working relation, working relationship, work relationship, work relation.
    * relación negativa = negative relationship.
    * relación parte-todo = whole/part relationship, whole-part relationship.
    * relación positiva = positive relationship.
    * relación semántica = semantic relation, semantic relationship.
    * relación sexual = sexual relationship.
    * relación sexual sin protección = unprotected sex.
    * relación simbiótica = symbiotic relationship.
    * relación sintáctica = syntactic relation, syntactic relationship, syntactical relationship.
    * relativo a la relación costos-beneficios = cost-benefit, cost-benefit.
    * romper una relación = break off + relationship, sever + connection.
    * sin relación = unrelated, unconnected.
    * sin relación con = unrelated to.
    * sociología de las relaciones industriales = industrial sociology, sociology of industrial relations.
    * tener relación con = have + bearing on.
    * tener relaciones amorosas = have + an affair.
    * tener relaciones con = have + dealings with.
    * tener relaciones sexuales con = have + intercourse with.
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( conexión) connection

    con relación a or en relación con — ( con respecto a) in connection with; ( en comparación con) relative to

    en relación con su carta... — with regard to o regarding your letter...

    en una relación de diez a uno — (Mat) in a ratio of ten to one

    2)
    a) ( trato)

    relaciones diplomáticas/comerciales — diplomatic/trade relations

    b) relaciones femenino plural ( influencias) contacts (pl), connections (pl)
    3)
    a) ( exposición) account
    b) ( lista) list
    * * *
    = association, chaining, connection [connexion], connectivity, dealing, interaction, interplay, involvement, link, ratio, relation, relationship, relationship link, relatedness, alliance, liaison, exposure, tie, tie-up.

    Ex: It is possible and convenient to select a viewpoint on the scope, associations and labels for subjects which coincides with the way in which subjects are handled in the literature.

    Ex: The information seeking patterns of a variety of academic social scientists were broken down into 6 characteristics: starting; chaining; browsing; differentiating; monitoring; and extracting.
    Ex: Access is via modified television set, a telephone (and its connections) and a simple keypad.
    Ex: An information system architecture defines a structure for describing communications connectivity between users of information and sources of information.
    Ex: The most serious problem for librarians in their dealings with media materials is the massive multiplication of formats, making it difficult for librarians to decide what to buy in what format.
    Ex: One trend for the future is likely to be the development of hosts which are designed for interaction with the end user.
    Ex: In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.
    Ex: Clearly, anyone having any dealings at all with the CAP needs a general understanding of how the system works, at a level which is appropriate to their involvement.
    Ex: Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.
    Ex: The microfiche is a common form for catalogues and indexes, usually 208 or 270 frames per fiche, in a piece of film and with a reduction ratio of 42 or 48:1.
    Ex: The catalogue often forms the basis for co-operation and good relations between the libraries in a region.
    Ex: Related works are separately catalogued works that have a relationship to another work.
    Ex: The bibliographic record for the volume is also a monographic record, but with a series entry and a relationship link to the bibliographic record for the series as a whole.
    Ex: The frequency of co-occurrence of articles from different subfields in selected periodicals is used for measuring the degree of relatedness between these subfields.
    Ex: This type of alliance is already evident in countries like Thailand, where library science students and educators have been actively involved in writing and illustrating children's books.
    Ex: It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex: This article also examines the need for exposure to AI by all students in order to become familiar with capabilities and limitations of AI-based systems.
    Ex: Eastern European countries longing for western scientific ties have wanted to participate in the Internet for a long time, but were excluded by government regulations.
    Ex: The report of findings may consist simply of a few pages, or be a trends and proposals report, or may suggest tie-ups with other groups.
    * beneficios en relación con la inversión = return on investment (ROI).
    * bloque funcional de relaciones entre registros = linking entry block.
    * buena relación calidad-precio = value for money.
    * buscar el origen de la relación entre = trace + the relationship between.
    * campaña de relaciones públicas = public relations campaign.
    * campo de relación = linking field.
    * con relación a = as regards, re, in relation to, in connection with, regarding, concerning.
    * crear relaciones = structure + relationships.
    * definir relaciones = structure + relationships.
    * de segunda importancia en relación con = secondary to.
    * diagrama de relaciones = relationship display.
    * encargado de relaciones públicas = public liaison.
    * en relación a = as for.
    * en relación con = in association with, in conjunction with, in connection with, in relation to, in respect of, in terms of, in the way of, relating to, relative to, vis à vis, with reference to, with regard(s) to, apropos of, as it relates to, in the context of, on the matter of, re, regarding, apropos to, in reference to, concerning, in keeping with.
    * en relación proporcional con = in proportion to.
    * entablar relaciones = enter into + relations, enter into + relationships, build + relationships, develop + relationships, develop + relations, build + relations.
    * entablar relaciones comerciales = transact.
    * entablar relaciones con = forge + links with, forge + relationships with, forge + ties.
    * establecer relaciones = build + relationships, develop + relationships, develop + relations, build + relations, structure + relationships.
    * establecer relaciones con = forge + links with, forge + relationships with, forge + ties.
    * estrechar la relación = strengthen + links.
    * estropear una relación = poison + a relationship.
    * fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.
    * ganancias en relación con la inversión = return on investment (ROI).
    * grado de relación = relatedness measure.
    * guardar relación con = bear + relation to, stand in + relation to, stand in + relationship to, bear + relationship to, be commensurate with.
    * guardar una relación directamente proporcional = vary + proportionately.
    * guardar una relación inversamente proporcional = vary + inversely.
    * hacer una relación de = list.
    * indicador de relación = relation indicator, relational operator, role operator.
    * ley de relación exponencial inversa al cuadrado = inverse square law.
    * ley de relación exponencial inversa al cubo = inverse cube law.
    * mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.
    * mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.
    * mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.
    * mejor relación calidad-precio, la = best value for money, the.
    * negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.
    * no guardar relación con = be incommensurate with.
    * número de relación = linking number.
    * operador de relación = link, relational operator, linking device.
    * persona encargada de las relaciones públicas = PR man [PR men, -pl.].
    * poner en relación = bring into + relationship.
    * que guarde relación con = in keeping with.
    * relación "es un tipo de" = is-a relationship.
    * relación afín = affinitive relationship.
    * relación amorosa = love affair.
    * relación ascendente = upward reference.
    * relación asociativa = associative relation, collateral link, collateral reference.
    * relación calidad-precio = price-performance ratio.
    * relación causa-efecto = cause-effect relation, causal relationship.
    * relación clase-tipo = type-token ratio.
    * relación comparativa = comparative relation.
    * relación consecutiva = consecutive relation.
    * relación contractual = contractual relationship.
    * relación coordinada = coordinate relation.
    * relación costes-beneficios = cost-benefit ratio.
    * relación costos-beneficios = cost-benefit ratio.
    * relación de aplicación = bias relation.
    * relación de confianza = trusting relationship.
    * relación de contenido = contents notes.
    * relación de equivalencia = equivalence relationship.
    * relación de inclusión = part-whole relation.
    * relación de poder = power relationship.
    * relación de preferencia = preferential relation, preferential relationship.
    * relación descendente = downward reference.
    * relación de trabajo = working relation, working relationship, work relationship, work relation.
    * relación directa = direct relationship, linear relationship, linear relation.
    * relación directamente proporcional significativa = significant direct relationship.
    * relación directa significativa = significant direct relationship.
    * relación entre compañeros = peer interaction.
    * relación entre cuasisinónimos = near-synonymous relationship.
    * relaciones = intercourse.
    * relaciones comerciales = business dealings, commercial relations, trade relations.
    * relaciones de género = gender relations.
    * relaciones de poder = power relations.
    * relaciones diplomáticas = diplomatic relations.
    * relaciones entre hombres y mujeres = gender relations.
    * relaciones humanas = human relations, human relationships.
    * relaciones industriales = industrial relations.
    * relaciones jerárquicas = role relationships.
    * relaciones laborales = labour relations, employment relations.
    * relación específica = downward reference.
    * relaciones prematrimoniales = premarital sex.
    * relaciones públicas = public relations (PR), PR activities, public relations exercise, public liaison.
    * relaciones sexuales = sexual intercourse, intercourse.
    * relaciones sexuales promiscuas = casual sex(ual) encounters, casual sex.
    * relaciones sociales = social relations.
    * relación estrecha = close contact.
    * relación formal = formal relation.
    * relación genérica = generic relation, generic relationship, upwards link, upward reference.
    * relación género/especie = genus/species relationship.
    * relación internacional = international relation.
    * relación interracial = interracial relationship.
    * relación inversa = inverse relationship.
    * relación inversamente proporcional significativa = inverse relationship, significant inverse relationship.
    * relación inversa significativa = significant inverse relationship.
    * relación jerárquica = hierarchical relation, hierarchical relationship.
    * relación laboral = working relation, working relationship, work relationship, work relation.
    * relación negativa = negative relationship.
    * relación parte-todo = whole/part relationship, whole-part relationship.
    * relación positiva = positive relationship.
    * relación semántica = semantic relation, semantic relationship.
    * relación sexual = sexual relationship.
    * relación sexual sin protección = unprotected sex.
    * relación simbiótica = symbiotic relationship.
    * relación sintáctica = syntactic relation, syntactic relationship, syntactical relationship.
    * relativo a la relación costos-beneficios = cost-benefit, cost-benefit.
    * romper una relación = break off + relationship, sever + connection.
    * sin relación = unrelated, unconnected.
    * sin relación con = unrelated to.
    * sociología de las relaciones industriales = industrial sociology, sociology of industrial relations.
    * tener relación con = have + bearing on.
    * tener relaciones amorosas = have + an affair.
    * tener relaciones con = have + dealings with.
    * tener relaciones sexuales con = have + intercourse with.

    * * *
    A
    1 (conexión) connection
    esto no tiene or no guarda ninguna relación con los hechos this has no connection with o bears no relation to the facts
    existe una relación entre los dos sucesos there is a connection o link between the two events
    con relación a or en relación con (con respecto a) in connection with; (en comparación con) relative to
    en relación con su carta de fecha … in connection with o with regard to your letter dated …
    hubo un descenso con relación al año anterior there was a decrease relative to the previous year
    2
    (correspondencia): en una relación de diez a uno ( Mat) in a ratio of ten to one
    tiene una excelente relación calidad-precio it is excellent value for money
    una relación causa-efecto a relationship of cause and effect
    Compuesto:
    equivalence relation
    B
    1
    (trato): ha establecido una buena relación con él she has built up a good relationship with him
    relaciones amistosas/sexuales friendly/sexual relations
    tuvo relaciones amorosas con una famosa actriz he had an affair with a famous actress
    mantienen relaciones formales desde hace años they have been courting for years
    siempre ha tenido muy buenas relaciones con su jefe she has always had o enjoyed a very good relationship with her boss
    ahora estoy en buenas relaciones con él I'm on good terms with him now
    relaciones comerciales trading o trade relations
    han roto las relaciones diplomáticas they have broken off diplomatic relations
    es nulo en lo que respecta a las relaciones humanas he's hopeless when it comes to dealing with people o when it comes to the human side of things
    las relaciones entre padres e hijos the relationship between parents and their children
    2 relaciones fpl (influencias) contacts (pl), connections (pl)
    tiene buenas relaciones en la empresa he has some good contacts o connections in the company
    Compuestos:
    fpl foreign affairs (pl)
    A fpl (actividad) public relations (pl)
    B masculine and feminine (persona) public relations officer ( o executive etc)
    C
    1 (exposición) account
    hizo una detallada relación de los hechos she gave a detailed account of the facts
    2 (lista) list
    * * *

     

    relación sustantivo femenino
    1

    con relación a or en relación con ( con respecto a) in connection with;
    ( en comparación con) relative to;
    ◊ en relación con su carta … with regard to o regarding your letter …



    una relación causa-efecto a relationship of cause and effect
    2


    estoy en buenas relaciones con él I'm on good terms with him
    b)

    ◊ relaciones sustantivo femenino plural ( influencias) contacts (pl), connections (pl);


    (trato comercial, diplomático) relations (pl);
    ( trato carnal) sex;

    relaciones prematrimoniales premarital sex;
    relaciones públicas ( actividad) public relations (pl);

    ( persona) public relations officer;
    (de cantante, artista) PR;

    3

    b) ( lista) list

    relación sustantivo femenino
    1 (entre personas) relationship: no tengo relación alguna con ellos, I don't maintain any form of contact with them
    estar en buenas relaciones con alguien, to be on good terms with sb
    tener relaciones influyentes, to have good contacts
    2 (entre ideas o cosas) connection, relation
    con relación a su pregunta, regarding your question
    3 (de nombres, elementos, etc) list
    4 (de un hecho o situación) account: la relación de los hechos es algo confusa, the description of the facts is somewhat confusing
    5 Mat ratio, proportion
    6 relaciones públicas, (actividad) public relations
    (persona) public relations officer
    ' relación' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    ajena
    - ajeno
    - causa
    - cimentar
    - comercio
    - con
    - consonancia
    - cortar
    - definitivamente
    - desconectarse
    - enlace
    - enrarecerse
    - entrañable
    - escarceo
    - extramatrimonial
    - hermandad
    - intimidad
    - laboral
    - lazo
    - murmuración
    - paréntesis
    - proporción
    - regañar
    - relucir
    - rencilla
    - romperse
    - salir
    - sexo
    - tambalearse
    - tempestuosa
    - tempestuoso
    - tirantez
    - trabajada
    - trabajado
    - tratar
    - tratarse
    - trato
    - ver
    - vendedor
    - vendedora
    - asfixiante
    - asunto
    - aventura
    - clandestino
    - comunicación
    - conexión
    - conocer
    - consolidar
    - correspondencia
    - desgastar
    English:
    association
    - bearing
    - blossom
    - breakup
    - bust up
    - close
    - commensurate
    - connect
    - connected
    - connection
    - damage
    - fall apart
    - intimate
    - involvement
    - liaison
    - money
    - of
    - pertinent
    - record
    - relation
    - relationship
    - rob
    - stormy
    - strain
    - strained
    - strengthen
    - terminate
    - to
    - two-timer
    - unrelated
    - value
    - walk out
    - acquaintance
    - disclaim
    - further
    - involve
    - irrelevant
    - obviously
    - put
    - rapport
    - re
    - reference
    - regard
    - relevance
    - unconnected
    * * *
    ♦ nf
    1. [nexo] relation, connection;
    con relación a, en relación con in relation to, with regard to;
    no hay ninguna relación entre los dos secuestros the two kidnappings are unrelated o unconnected;
    guardar relación con algo to be related to sth;
    no guardar relación con algo to bear no relation to sth;
    relación calidad-precio value for money;
    2. [comunicación, trato] relations, relationship;
    mantener relaciones con alguien to keep in touch with sb;
    tener o [m5] mantener buenas relaciones con alguien to be on good terms with sb
    relaciones comerciales [vínculos] business links; [comercio] trade;
    relaciones diplomáticas diplomatic relations;
    han roto las relaciones diplomáticas they have broken off diplomatic relations;
    relaciones internacionales international relations;
    relaciones laborales industrial relations;
    relación de pareja: [m5] los problemas de las relaciones de pareja relationship problems;
    dice que no necesita de la relación de pareja she says she doesn't need to be in a relationship with anybody;
    relaciones personales personal relationships;
    relaciones públicas [actividad] public relations, PR
    3. [lista] list
    4. [descripción] account
    5. [informe] report
    6.
    relaciones [noviazgo] relationship;
    llevan cinco años de relaciones they've been going out together for five years;
    un cursillo sobre las relaciones de pareja a course on being in a relationship;
    mantener relaciones prematrimoniales to have premarital sex;
    relaciones sexuales sexual relations
    7.
    relaciones [contactos] contacts, connections;
    tener buenas relaciones to be well connected
    8. Mat ratio
    ♦ nmf inv
    relaciones públicas [persona] public relations officer, PR officer
    * * *
    f
    1 relationship;
    la relación calidad-precio es muy buena it’s good value for money;
    relación causa-efecto cause and effect relationship;
    2 ( conexión) relation;
    no guardar relación con bear no relation to;
    con o
    en relación a with o in relation to
    * * *
    relación nf, pl - ciones
    1) : relation, connection, relevance
    2) : relationship
    3) relato: account
    4) lista: list
    5)
    en relación con : in relation to, concerning
    6)
    relacionespúblicas : public relations
    * * *
    1. (trato) relationship
    2. (correspondencia, unión) connection
    con relación a / en relación con with regard to / in relation to

    Spanish-English dictionary > relación

  • 11 asociación

    f.
    1 association, relationship, correspondence.
    2 association, co-partnership, alliance, company.
    3 association, affiliation.
    4 association, club.
    5 association, map.
    * * *
    1 association
    \
    asociación de ideas association of ideas
    asociación de vecinos residents' association
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF (=acción) association; (=sociedad) society, association; (Com, Econ) partnership
    * * *
    femenino association

    en asociación con — in association o collaboration with

    asociación cultural/deportiva — cultural/sports association

    una asociación sin ánimo or afán de lucro — a non-profit association (AmE), a non-profit-making association (BrE)

    * * *
    = association, association, interest group, membership, partnership, liaison, tie, tie-up, marriage, partnering, league, membership body, collective.
    Nota: Nombre.
    Ex. Corporate names, for example, names of associations, names of institutions, names of government bodies.
    Ex. It is possible and convenient to select a viewpoint on the scope, associations and labels for subjects which coincides with the way in which subjects are handled in the literature.
    Ex. The meeting agreed that the new organisation was needed to act as an interest group for the library, information science and documentation profession in the European Community.
    Ex. The sharing of expertise through membership of a club of existing users can be valuable.
    Ex. The partnership between the CLT and industry is considered in some detail.
    Ex. It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex. Eastern European countries longing for western scientific ties have wanted to participate in the Internet for a long time, but were excluded by government regulations.
    Ex. The report of findings may consist simply of a few pages, or be a trends and proposals report, or may suggest tie-ups with other groups.
    Ex. Multimedia encyclopedias on CD-ROM are a nearly perfect marriage of technology and content.
    Ex. These include partnering with: principals, teachers, community members, public librarians and businesses.
    Ex. The ALA has never possessed those unique qualities which characterise a professional association, trade association, or business league.
    Ex. This is a membership body formally constituted in 1997.
    Ex. These collectives are at present seeking compensation for copies made of copyrighted material based on the nature, volume and use of copies made.
    ----
    * asociación a la que se pertenece = professional membership.
    * Asociación Americana de Bibliotecarios (ALA) = ALA (American Library Association).
    * Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas de Teología = American Theological Library Association (ATLA).
    * Asociación Americana de Editores = American Association of Publishers (AAP).
    * Asociación Americana de Gestores de Documentación Administrativa = Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International).
    * Asociación Americana de Productores Cinematográficos = Motion Picture Association of America.
    * Asociación Australiana de Bibliotecarios (AAB) = Library Association of Australia (LAA).
    * Asociación Australiana de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas (ALIA) = Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
    * asociación benéfica = service club.
    * asociación benéfica de hombres de negocios = Lions club.
    * Asociación Canadiense de Bibliotecarios (CLA) = Canadian Library Association (CLA).
    * asociación comercial = trade association.
    * Asociación Cristiana de Mujeres Jóvenes (YWCA) = YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association).
    * asociación de antiguos alumnos = alumni association.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Alemanes = Verein Deutscher Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Americanos (SAA) = Society of American Archivists (SAA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros Australianos = Australian Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Austriacos = Verband Osterreichischer Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Británicos = Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Canadienses = Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros de Alemania Occidental (WGSA) = West German Society of Archivists (WGSA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros de Sudáfrica = South African Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Suizos = Vereinigung Schweizerischer Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Suizos (AAS) = Association of Swiss Archivists (ASA).
    * asociación de bibliotecarios = library association.
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios del Reino Unido (LA) = LA (Library Association).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios de Medicina = Medical Library Association (MLA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios Suizos = Vereinigung Schweizerischer Bibliothekare.
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Suráfrica (LIASA) = Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecas Especializadas = Special Libraries Association (SLA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecas Universitarias y de Investigación (ACRL) = ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries).
    * asociación de compradores de un tipo de productos = consumers union.
    * asociación de inquilinos = tenants' association.
    * asociación de la comunidad = community group.
    * Asociación de Lenguas Modernas (MLA) = Modern Language Association (MLA).
    * Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos (AMPA) = Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
    * asociación de padres = parents' association.
    * asociación de padres de alumnos = Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
    * asociación de vecinos = residents' association, urban residents' association, neighbourhood association.
    * asociación de voluntarios = voluntary body.
    * Asociación Escocesa de Editores = Scottish Publishers Association (SPA).
    * Asociación Europea para el Libre Comercio (EFTA) = EFTA (European Free Trade Association).
    * Asociación Europea para la Literatura Gris (EAGLE) = European Association for Grey Literature (EAGLE).
    * Asociación Interamericana de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Agricultura = AIBDA (Inter-American Association of Agricultural Librarians and Information Specialists).
    * Asociación Internacional de Archivos Sonoros (IASA) = International Association of Sound Archives (IASA).
    * Asociación Internacional de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Agricultura = International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists (IAALD).
    * Asociación Internacional de Editores (IPA) = International Publishers Association (IPA).
    * asociación miembro = associate member.
    * Asociación Nacional de Archiveros y Gestores de Documentos del Gobierno (NAG = National Association of Government Archivists and Records Administrators (NAGARA).
    * Asociación Nacional de Oficinas de Información al Consumidor (NACAB) = National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux (NACAB).
    * Asociación Nacional para Adquisiciones (NAG) = National Acquisitions Group (NAG).
    * Asociación para la Educación en Biblioteconomía y Documentación (ALISE) = ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education).
    * asociación perfecta = marriage made in heaven.
    * asociación política = political body.
    * asociación profesional = professional association, guild [gild].
    * asociación sociocultural estudiantil = fraternity.
    * Asociación Suiza de Documentación (SAD) = Swiss Association for Documentation (SAD).
    * biblioteca de asociación = society's library.
    * de las asociaciones = associational.
    * IFLA (Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Bibliotecarios y Bibliotec = IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
    * institución miembro de una asociación = partner institution.
    * Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Asociación de Bibliotecas Escolar = SLA List.
    * NISTF (Grupo de Trabajo sobre los Sistemas Nacionales de Información de la A = NISTF (Society of American Archivists National Information Systems Task Force).
    * organización miembro de una asociación = partner organisation.
    * * *
    femenino association

    en asociación con — in association o collaboration with

    asociación cultural/deportiva — cultural/sports association

    una asociación sin ánimo or afán de lucro — a non-profit association (AmE), a non-profit-making association (BrE)

    * * *
    = association, association, interest group, membership, partnership, liaison, tie, tie-up, marriage, partnering, league, membership body, collective.
    Nota: Nombre.

    Ex: Corporate names, for example, names of associations, names of institutions, names of government bodies.

    Ex: It is possible and convenient to select a viewpoint on the scope, associations and labels for subjects which coincides with the way in which subjects are handled in the literature.
    Ex: The meeting agreed that the new organisation was needed to act as an interest group for the library, information science and documentation profession in the European Community.
    Ex: The sharing of expertise through membership of a club of existing users can be valuable.
    Ex: The partnership between the CLT and industry is considered in some detail.
    Ex: It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex: Eastern European countries longing for western scientific ties have wanted to participate in the Internet for a long time, but were excluded by government regulations.
    Ex: The report of findings may consist simply of a few pages, or be a trends and proposals report, or may suggest tie-ups with other groups.
    Ex: Multimedia encyclopedias on CD-ROM are a nearly perfect marriage of technology and content.
    Ex: These include partnering with: principals, teachers, community members, public librarians and businesses.
    Ex: The ALA has never possessed those unique qualities which characterise a professional association, trade association, or business league.
    Ex: This is a membership body formally constituted in 1997.
    Ex: These collectives are at present seeking compensation for copies made of copyrighted material based on the nature, volume and use of copies made.
    * asociación a la que se pertenece = professional membership.
    * Asociación Americana de Bibliotecarios (ALA) = ALA (American Library Association).
    * Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas de Teología = American Theological Library Association (ATLA).
    * Asociación Americana de Editores = American Association of Publishers (AAP).
    * Asociación Americana de Gestores de Documentación Administrativa = Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International).
    * Asociación Americana de Productores Cinematográficos = Motion Picture Association of America.
    * Asociación Australiana de Bibliotecarios (AAB) = Library Association of Australia (LAA).
    * Asociación Australiana de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas (ALIA) = Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
    * asociación benéfica = service club.
    * asociación benéfica de hombres de negocios = Lions club.
    * Asociación Canadiense de Bibliotecarios (CLA) = Canadian Library Association (CLA).
    * asociación comercial = trade association.
    * Asociación Cristiana de Mujeres Jóvenes (YWCA) = YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association).
    * asociación de antiguos alumnos = alumni association.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Alemanes = Verein Deutscher Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Americanos (SAA) = Society of American Archivists (SAA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros Australianos = Australian Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Austriacos = Verband Osterreichischer Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Británicos = Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Canadienses = Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros de Alemania Occidental (WGSA) = West German Society of Archivists (WGSA).
    * Asociación de Archiveros de Sudáfrica = South African Society of Archivists.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Suizos = Vereinigung Schweizerischer Archivare.
    * Asociación de Archiveros Suizos (AAS) = Association of Swiss Archivists (ASA).
    * asociación de bibliotecarios = library association.
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios del Reino Unido (LA) = LA (Library Association).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios de Medicina = Medical Library Association (MLA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios Suizos = Vereinigung Schweizerischer Bibliothekare.
    * Asociación de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Suráfrica (LIASA) = Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecas Especializadas = Special Libraries Association (SLA).
    * Asociación de Bibliotecas Universitarias y de Investigación (ACRL) = ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries).
    * asociación de compradores de un tipo de productos = consumers union.
    * asociación de inquilinos = tenants' association.
    * asociación de la comunidad = community group.
    * Asociación de Lenguas Modernas (MLA) = Modern Language Association (MLA).
    * Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos (AMPA) = Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
    * asociación de padres = parents' association.
    * asociación de padres de alumnos = Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).
    * asociación de vecinos = residents' association, urban residents' association, neighbourhood association.
    * asociación de voluntarios = voluntary body.
    * Asociación Escocesa de Editores = Scottish Publishers Association (SPA).
    * Asociación Europea para el Libre Comercio (EFTA) = EFTA (European Free Trade Association).
    * Asociación Europea para la Literatura Gris (EAGLE) = European Association for Grey Literature (EAGLE).
    * Asociación Interamericana de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Agricultura = AIBDA (Inter-American Association of Agricultural Librarians and Information Specialists).
    * Asociación Internacional de Archivos Sonoros (IASA) = International Association of Sound Archives (IASA).
    * Asociación Internacional de Bibliotecarios y Documentalistas de Agricultura = International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists (IAALD).
    * Asociación Internacional de Editores (IPA) = International Publishers Association (IPA).
    * asociación miembro = associate member.
    * Asociación Nacional de Archiveros y Gestores de Documentos del Gobierno (NAG = National Association of Government Archivists and Records Administrators (NAGARA).
    * Asociación Nacional de Oficinas de Información al Consumidor (NACAB) = National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux (NACAB).
    * Asociación Nacional para Adquisiciones (NAG) = National Acquisitions Group (NAG).
    * Asociación para la Educación en Biblioteconomía y Documentación (ALISE) = ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education).
    * asociación perfecta = marriage made in heaven.
    * asociación política = political body.
    * asociación profesional = professional association, guild [gild].
    * asociación sociocultural estudiantil = fraternity.
    * Asociación Suiza de Documentación (SAD) = Swiss Association for Documentation (SAD).
    * biblioteca de asociación = society's library.
    * de las asociaciones = associational.
    * IFLA (Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Bibliotecarios y Bibliotec = IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).
    * institución miembro de una asociación = partner institution.
    * Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Asociación de Bibliotecas Escolar = SLA List.
    * NISTF (Grupo de Trabajo sobre los Sistemas Nacionales de Información de la A = NISTF (Society of American Archivists National Information Systems Task Force).
    * organización miembro de una asociación = partner organisation.

    * * *
    1 (acción) association
    en asociación con la BBC in association o collaboration with the BBC
    derecho de asociación freedom of association o assembly
    asociación de ideas association of ideas
    asociación de palabras word association
    2 (sociedad, agrupación) association
    asociación comercial trade association
    asociación cultural/deportiva cultural/sports association
    una asociación sin ánimo or afán de lucro a non-profit association ( AmE), a non-profit making association ( BrE)
    Compuestos:
    parents association
    residents association
    labor union ( AmE), trade union ( BrE)
    * * *

     

    asociación sustantivo femenino
    association;

    asociación sustantivo femenino association

    ' asociación' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    APA
    - baja
    - colectiva
    - colectivo
    - colegio
    - juventud
    - organización
    - pertenencia
    - pro
    - salirse
    - sociedad
    - unión
    - agrupación
    - asociado
    - beneficencia
    - círculo
    - cooperativa
    - cuota
    - filial
    - formar
    - gremial
    - hermandad
    - liga
    - miembro
    - recordar
    - salir
    - secretario
    English:
    AA
    - AMA
    - ASPCA
    - association
    - BMA
    - charity
    - combine
    - fellow
    - fellowship
    - fraternity
    - partnership
    - PTA
    - society
    - subscription
    - support
    - YMCA
    - YWCA
    - guild
    - housing
    - NSPCC
    - RSPCA
    - sisterhood
    - SPCA
    - SPCC
    - student
    - union
    * * *
    1. [acción] association;
    en asociación con la ONU in association with the UN
    asociación de ideas association of ideas;
    asociación libre free association
    2. [grupo, colectivo] association;
    una asociación cultural a cultural association;
    una asociación ecologista an environmental group
    asociación de consumidores consumer association;
    Asociación Europea de Libre Comercio European Free Trade Association;
    asociación gremial trade association;
    asociación de padres de alumnos = Spanish association for parents of schoolchildren, ≈ PTA;
    asociación de vecinos residents' association
    * * *
    f association;
    asociación de ideas association of ideas
    * * *
    1) : association, relationship
    2) : society, group, association
    * * *
    asociación n association

    Spanish-English dictionary > asociación

  • 12 buscador

    adj.
    1 seeking, searching.
    2 homing.
    m.
    1 seeker, searcher.
    2 search engine.
    * * *
    1 searching
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 searcher, seeker
    1 (anteojo) finder
    2 INFORMÁTICA search engine
    ————————
    1 (anteojo) finder
    2 INFORMÁTICA search engine
    * * *
    buscador, -a
    1.
    SM / F (=persona)

    buscador(a) de talentos — talent spotter, talent scout

    2. SM
    1) (Internet) search engine
    2) (=mecanismo) scanner
    * * *
    - dora masculino, femenino
    * * *
    = seeker, portal, search engine, crawler, Web crawler, spider, intelligent agent, mining agent, intelligent search agent, search agent, digger, prospector.
    Ex. The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex. Portals are those Web sites which tend to be the starting points for Internet users and are the most intensively used consumer Web sites in the world.
    Ex. The number of World Wide Web (WWW) databases or search engines has grown rapidly = El total de bases de datos o buscadores World Wide Web ha aumentado rápidamente.
    Ex. Automated ' crawlers' index the complete text of Web documents = Los ' motores de búsqueda' indizan el texto completo de los documentos web.
    Ex. The Internet search engines, such as AltaVista and Excite, send out robots or Web crawlers to trawl the Internet and automatically index the files that they find.
    Ex. These spiders dynamically take a user's selected starting homepages and search the most closely related homepages on the Web, based on links and keyword indexing = Estos buscadores usan dinámicamente las páginas web principales seleccionadas por un usuario y buscan en la web las páginas más estrechamente relacionadas que contengan enlaces y palabras clave asignadas similares.
    Ex. Intelligent agents are specialized software designed to search through electronic mail and databases, and scan networks for interesting pieces of news and information on behalf of a single searcher.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'Complementing search engines with online web mining agents'.
    Ex. The author reviews the range of software designed to act as intelligent search agents to assist users find materials of interest in the Internet.
    Ex. Search agents could be used for monitoring the World Wide Web, or searching newspapers.
    Ex. Based on real events on the Australian goldfields in the 1850s, 'Three Diggers' chronicles the adventures of three gold prospectors.
    Ex. In 1897 he quit a wretchedly underpaid job and set out to make his fortune as a prospector in the gemstone fields of Alice Springs.
    ----
    * buscador de empleo = job applicant, job seeker.
    * buscador de información = information seeker, searcher.
    * buscador de oro = gold digger, gold prospector.
    * buscador de trabajo = job applicant, job seeker.
    * buscador por materias = subject gateway.
    * buscador web = Web spider.
    * * *
    - dora masculino, femenino
    * * *
    = seeker, portal, search engine, crawler, Web crawler, spider, intelligent agent, mining agent, intelligent search agent, search agent, digger, prospector.

    Ex: The cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.

    Ex: Portals are those Web sites which tend to be the starting points for Internet users and are the most intensively used consumer Web sites in the world.
    Ex: The number of World Wide Web (WWW) databases or search engines has grown rapidly = El total de bases de datos o buscadores World Wide Web ha aumentado rápidamente.
    Ex: Automated ' crawlers' index the complete text of Web documents = Los ' motores de búsqueda' indizan el texto completo de los documentos web.
    Ex: The Internet search engines, such as AltaVista and Excite, send out robots or Web crawlers to trawl the Internet and automatically index the files that they find.
    Ex: These spiders dynamically take a user's selected starting homepages and search the most closely related homepages on the Web, based on links and keyword indexing = Estos buscadores usan dinámicamente las páginas web principales seleccionadas por un usuario y buscan en la web las páginas más estrechamente relacionadas que contengan enlaces y palabras clave asignadas similares.
    Ex: Intelligent agents are specialized software designed to search through electronic mail and databases, and scan networks for interesting pieces of news and information on behalf of a single searcher.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'Complementing search engines with online web mining agents'.
    Ex: The author reviews the range of software designed to act as intelligent search agents to assist users find materials of interest in the Internet.
    Ex: Search agents could be used for monitoring the World Wide Web, or searching newspapers.
    Ex: Based on real events on the Australian goldfields in the 1850s, 'Three Diggers' chronicles the adventures of three gold prospectors.
    Ex: In 1897 he quit a wretchedly underpaid job and set out to make his fortune as a prospector in the gemstone fields of Alice Springs.
    * buscador de empleo = job applicant, job seeker.
    * buscador de información = information seeker, searcher.
    * buscador de oro = gold digger, gold prospector.
    * buscador de trabajo = job applicant, job seeker.
    * buscador por materias = subject gateway.
    * buscador web = Web spider.

    * * *
    masculine, feminine
    A
    buscador de oro gold prospector
    buscador de tesoros treasure hunter
    B
    buscador masculine ( Inf) search engine
    * * *

     

    buscador 1
    ◊ - dora sustantivo masculino, femenino: buscador de oro gold prospector;

    buscador de tesoros treasure hunter
    buscador 2 sustantivo masculino (Inf) search engine
    buscador,-ora sustantivo masculino y femenino buscador de oro, gold prospector

    ' buscador' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    buscadora
    English:
    browser
    - heat-seeking
    - prospector
    - homing
    - search
    * * *
    buscador, -ora
    ♦ nm,f
    hunter;
    buscador de oro gold prospector
    ♦ nm
    Informát [en Internet] search engine
    * * *
    I m, buscadora f searcher
    II m INFOR search engine
    * * *
    : hunter (for treasure, etc.), prospector

    Spanish-English dictionary > buscador

  • 13 manipular

    v.
    1 to handle.
    2 to manipulate.
    Ricardo manipula los alimentos Richard manipulates=handles the food.
    El mafioso manipulaba al alcalde The mobster manipulated the mayor.
    3 to use.
    El chico manipula a su novia The boy uses his girlfriend.
    * * *
    1 (persona) to manipulate
    2 (mercancías, alimentos) to handle
    3 (aparato, máquina) to use, operate
    4 figurado to interfere with
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=manejar) [+ alimentos, géneros] to handle; [+ aparato] to operate, use
    2) (=mangonear) to manipulate
    2.
    VI

    manipular con o en algo — to manipulate sth

    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) < mercancías> to handle
    b) <aparato/máquina> to operate, use
    2) <persona/información/datos> to manipulate; < cifras> to massage, manipulate

    manipular los resultados — to fix o rig the results

    2.

    manipulaba en or con las cuentas de sus clientes — he made illicit use of his clients' accounts

    * * *
    = manipulate, tamper (with), fiddle, fuss with, tweak, twiddle, muck around/about, finesse, massage, fiddle with, play + Nombre + along, play + fast and loose with.
    Ex. Different stores offer access to distinct types of information or data and permit the information to be manipulated to varying extents.
    Ex. Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex. Thus, the wrong impression was gained, for instance, when the olive oil subsidies were being ' fiddled' in Italy.
    Ex. Editors are a bridge between the abstract writer and the printer: on the one hand they fuss with the content and intellectual quality of the abstract, and on the other hand they prepare copy that conforms to the constraints of the publishing world.
    Ex. This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.
    Ex. Meek took her glasses off and twiddled them as her supervisor related the following incident.
    Ex. I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.
    Ex. The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.
    Ex. The author suggests ways of massaging the data contained in legacy systems lacking a good export function.
    Ex. The writer bemoans record studios' tendency to chop up and fiddle with opera performances.
    Ex. Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.
    Ex. Journalists are still playing fast and loose with the truth.
    ----
    * manipular el mercado = rig + the market.
    * manipular indebidamente = meddle (in/with).
    * manipular la opinión = manipulate + opinion.
    * manipular las urnas = stuff + the ballot box.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) < mercancías> to handle
    b) <aparato/máquina> to operate, use
    2) <persona/información/datos> to manipulate; < cifras> to massage, manipulate

    manipular los resultados — to fix o rig the results

    2.

    manipulaba en or con las cuentas de sus clientes — he made illicit use of his clients' accounts

    * * *
    = manipulate, tamper (with), fiddle, fuss with, tweak, twiddle, muck around/about, finesse, massage, fiddle with, play + Nombre + along, play + fast and loose with.

    Ex: Different stores offer access to distinct types of information or data and permit the information to be manipulated to varying extents.

    Ex: Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex: Thus, the wrong impression was gained, for instance, when the olive oil subsidies were being ' fiddled' in Italy.
    Ex: Editors are a bridge between the abstract writer and the printer: on the one hand they fuss with the content and intellectual quality of the abstract, and on the other hand they prepare copy that conforms to the constraints of the publishing world.
    Ex: This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.
    Ex: Meek took her glasses off and twiddled them as her supervisor related the following incident.
    Ex: I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.
    Ex: The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.
    Ex: The author suggests ways of massaging the data contained in legacy systems lacking a good export function.
    Ex: The writer bemoans record studios' tendency to chop up and fiddle with opera performances.
    Ex: Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.
    Ex: Journalists are still playing fast and loose with the truth.
    * manipular el mercado = rig + the market.
    * manipular indebidamente = meddle (in/with).
    * manipular la opinión = manipulate + opinion.
    * manipular las urnas = stuff + the ballot box.

    * * *
    manipular [A1 ]
    vt
    A
    1 ‹mercancías› to handle
    el permiso para manipular alimentos the license to handle food
    2 ‹aparato/máquina› to operate, use
    B
    1 ‹persona› to manipulate
    2 ‹información/datos› to manipulate
    manipular los resultados to fix o rig the results
    ■ manipular
    vi
    manipulaba en or con las cuentas de sus clientes he made illicit use of his clients' accounts
    * * *

     

    manipular ( conjugate manipular) verbo transitivo
    1

    b) ‹aparato/máquina› to operate, use

    2 ‹persona/información/datos› to manipulate;
    ◊ manipular los resultados to fix o rig the results

    manipular verbo transitivo
    1 (con manos, instrumento) to handle: manipula sustancias químicas, he handles chemicals
    2 (dirigir, utilizar) to manipulate: te está manipulando, she's using you
    ' manipular' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    jugar
    - manejar
    - tocar
    English:
    engineer
    - handle
    - manipulate
    - manoeuvre
    - rig
    - tamper
    - play
    * * *
    1. [manejar] to handle;
    manipuló el explosivo con mucho cuidado he handled the explosives very carefully;
    alguien había manipulado la cerradura someone had tampered with the lock;
    manipular genéticamente to genetically modify
    2. [trastocar, dominar] to manipulate;
    le acusaron de manipular las papeletas they accused him of tampering with the ballot papers;
    están manipulando a las masas they are manipulating the masses
    * * *
    v/t
    1 información, persona manipulate
    2 ( manejar) handle
    * * *
    1) : to manipulate
    2) manejar: to handle
    * * *
    1. (influir, dominar) to manipulate
    2. (manejar) to handle

    Spanish-English dictionary > manipular

  • 14 usuario

    m.
    user, owner.
    * * *
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 user
    * * *
    (f. - usuaria)
    noun
    * * *
    usuario, -a
    SM / F user

    usuario final — (Inform) end user

    * * *
    - ria masculino, femenino user
    * * *
    = client, customer, enquirer [inquirer, -USA], information seeker, inquirer [enquirer, -UK], patron, requester [requestor], searcher, user, library user.
    Ex. Regular monthly outputs can be supplied, or other arrangements can be made to suit the client.
    Ex. New data base items are sent to customers on magnetic tape.
    Ex. Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.
    Ex. Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex. In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.
    Ex. The level of specificity that is desirable in any index is a function of the collection being indexed, its use and its patrons.
    Ex. The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.
    Ex. Equally, various trade directories and other lists need to list and organise names in a form that will enable a searcher to find information about an organisation or person.
    Ex. Users make suggestions for modifications and these are then channelled through a series of committees.
    Ex. Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.
    ----
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * basado en el usuario = use-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA].
    * bibliotecario encargado de la formación de usuarios = instruction librarian.
    * búsqueda por el usuario final = end-user searching.
    * centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].
    * círculo de usuarios = circle of users.
    * comunidad de usuarios = user community.
    * configurable por el usuario = user configurable.
    * contador de usuarios = patron counter.
    * creación de perfiles de usuario = user profiling.
    * Declaración de los Derechos del Usuario = Library Bill of Rights.
    * dedicado al usuario = user-related.
    * definido por el usuario = user-defined.
    * de servicio al usuario = client-serving.
    * destinado a despertar el interés del usuario = highlight abstract.
    * determinado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].
    * dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.
    * diseñado para el usuario = human-oriented.
    * dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.
    * estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.
    * estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.
    * estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.
    * etiquetado por el usuario = user tagging.
    * evaluación de usuario = user rating.
    * fácil de consultar por el usuario = browser-friendly.
    * fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.
    * formación de usuarios = information literacy, library instruction, information skills, library user education, bibliographic instruction (BI), user education, library user training, user instruction, user training, patron instruction, reader education.
    * formador de usuarios = bibliographic instructor.
    * garantía del usuario = user warrant.
    * grupo de usuarios = user group, users' group, population served.
    * grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.
    * guía del usuario = user guide.
    * guiado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].
    * GUI (Interfaz Gráfico de Usuario) = GUI (Graphic User Interface).
    * identificador de usuario = user ID.
    * iniciado por el usuario = user-driven.
    * interfaz de usuario = front end [front-end], user interface, front end system.
    * interfaz de usuario final = end-user interface.
    * interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.
    * manual de usuario = user manual.
    * mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.
    * motivado por el usuario = user-driven.
    * nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.
    * nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.
    * no usuario = non-user.
    * orientado al usuario = user-related, human-oriented.
    * orientado al usuario final = end-user oriented.
    * orientado hacia el usuario = user-driven, user-centred [user-centered, -USA], client-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA], client-driven, client-directed, client-oriented, customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused.
    * pensado para el usuario = user-orientated, user-oriented, user-driven, human-oriented.
    * perfil de interés del usuario = subject profile, user interest profile.
    * petición de usuario = user request [users' request].
    * política de usuarios = user policy.
    * prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons.
    * servicios orientados hacia el usuario final = end-user services.
    * servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.
    * software de interfaz de usuario = front end software, front-end computer software.
    * sugerido por el usuario = user-driven.
    * tecnología adaptada a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive technology.
    * temas de interés de los usuarios = user interests.
    * título buscado por el usuario = sought title.
    * usuario a distancia = remote user.
    * usuario al que va dirigido = target user, intended user.
    * usuario asiduo = frequenter.
    * usuario avanzado = advanced user, power user.
    * usuario con discapacidades = disabled user.
    * usuario conectado en línea = online user.
    * usuario de Internet = Internet neighbour, netizen, clicker.
    * usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.
    * usuario de la información = information browser.
    * usuario del mundo de los negocios = business user.
    * usuario discapacitado = disabled user.
    * usuario en persona = walk-in user.
    * usuario final = end user [end-user/enduser], ultimate consumer, ultimate reader, target user.
    * usuario más antiguo = traditional.
    * usuario particular = home user, domestic user, residential user.
    * usuario problemático = problem patron.
    * usuario público = public user.
    * usuario que busca información = information searcher.
    * usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.
    * usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.
    * usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.
    * usuario remoto = remote user.
    * usuarios = clientele, constituent group, user population, user base, customer base.
    * usuario satisfecho = satisfied user.
    * usuarios finales = target user group, targeted audience.
    * usuario tradicional = traditional.
    * * *
    - ria masculino, femenino user
    * * *
    = client, customer, enquirer [inquirer, -USA], information seeker, inquirer [enquirer, -UK], patron, requester [requestor], searcher, user, library user.

    Ex: Regular monthly outputs can be supplied, or other arrangements can be made to suit the client.

    Ex: New data base items are sent to customers on magnetic tape.
    Ex: Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.
    Ex: Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.
    Ex: In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.
    Ex: The level of specificity that is desirable in any index is a function of the collection being indexed, its use and its patrons.
    Ex: The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.
    Ex: Equally, various trade directories and other lists need to list and organise names in a form that will enable a searcher to find information about an organisation or person.
    Ex: Users make suggestions for modifications and these are then channelled through a series of committees.
    Ex: Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * basado en el usuario = use-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA].
    * bibliotecario encargado de la formación de usuarios = instruction librarian.
    * búsqueda por el usuario final = end-user searching.
    * centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].
    * círculo de usuarios = circle of users.
    * comunidad de usuarios = user community.
    * configurable por el usuario = user configurable.
    * contador de usuarios = patron counter.
    * creación de perfiles de usuario = user profiling.
    * Declaración de los Derechos del Usuario = Library Bill of Rights.
    * dedicado al usuario = user-related.
    * definido por el usuario = user-defined.
    * de servicio al usuario = client-serving.
    * destinado a despertar el interés del usuario = highlight abstract.
    * determinado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].
    * dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.
    * diseñado para el usuario = human-oriented.
    * dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.
    * estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.
    * estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.
    * estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.
    * etiquetado por el usuario = user tagging.
    * evaluación de usuario = user rating.
    * fácil de consultar por el usuario = browser-friendly.
    * fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.
    * formación de usuarios = information literacy, library instruction, information skills, library user education, bibliographic instruction (BI), user education, library user training, user instruction, user training, patron instruction, reader education.
    * formador de usuarios = bibliographic instructor.
    * garantía del usuario = user warrant.
    * grupo de usuarios = user group, users' group, population served.
    * grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.
    * guía del usuario = user guide.
    * guiado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].
    * GUI (Interfaz Gráfico de Usuario) = GUI (Graphic User Interface).
    * identificador de usuario = user ID.
    * iniciado por el usuario = user-driven.
    * interfaz de usuario = front end [front-end], user interface, front end system.
    * interfaz de usuario final = end-user interface.
    * interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.
    * manual de usuario = user manual.
    * mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.
    * motivado por el usuario = user-driven.
    * nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.
    * nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.
    * no usuario = non-user.
    * orientado al usuario = user-related, human-oriented.
    * orientado al usuario final = end-user oriented.
    * orientado hacia el usuario = user-driven, user-centred [user-centered, -USA], client-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA], client-driven, client-directed, client-oriented, customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused.
    * pensado para el usuario = user-orientated, user-oriented, user-driven, human-oriented.
    * perfil de interés del usuario = subject profile, user interest profile.
    * petición de usuario = user request [users' request].
    * política de usuarios = user policy.
    * prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons.
    * servicios orientados hacia el usuario final = end-user services.
    * servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.
    * software de interfaz de usuario = front end software, front-end computer software.
    * sugerido por el usuario = user-driven.
    * tecnología adaptada a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive technology.
    * temas de interés de los usuarios = user interests.
    * título buscado por el usuario = sought title.
    * usuario a distancia = remote user.
    * usuario al que va dirigido = target user, intended user.
    * usuario asiduo = frequenter.
    * usuario avanzado = advanced user, power user.
    * usuario con discapacidades = disabled user.
    * usuario conectado en línea = online user.
    * usuario de Internet = Internet neighbour, netizen, clicker.
    * usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.
    * usuario de la información = information browser.
    * usuario del mundo de los negocios = business user.
    * usuario discapacitado = disabled user.
    * usuario en persona = walk-in user.
    * usuario final = end user [end-user/enduser], ultimate consumer, ultimate reader, target user.
    * usuario más antiguo = traditional.
    * usuario particular = home user, domestic user, residential user.
    * usuario problemático = problem patron.
    * usuario público = public user.
    * usuario que busca información = information searcher.
    * usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.
    * usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.
    * usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.
    * usuario remoto = remote user.
    * usuarios = clientele, constituent group, user population, user base, customer base.
    * usuario satisfecho = satisfied user.
    * usuarios finales = target user group, targeted audience.
    * usuario tradicional = traditional.

    * * *
    masculine, feminine
    user
    los usuarios de los transportes públicos public transport users, users of public transport
    * * *

     

    usuario
    ◊ - ria sustantivo masculino, femenino

    user
    usuario,-a sustantivo masculino y femenino user

    ' usuario' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    arrendar
    - usuaria
    - rentar
    English:
    lay
    - survey
    - user
    - user-friendly
    - borrower
    - flier
    - help
    * * *
    usuario, -a nm,f
    user
    Informát usuario final end user;
    usuario registrado registered user
    * * *
    m, usuaria f INFOR user
    * * *
    usuario, - ria n
    : user
    * * *
    usuario n user

    Spanish-English dictionary > usuario

  • 15 възможен

    1. possible
    ако ти е възможно if it is possible for you (да to с inf.)
    доколкото ми е възможно to the best of my abilities
    възможно е it is possible, it may be, possibly
    напълно/твърде е възможно it is quite possible, it is very likely, it may well be
    правя всичко възможно do all one can. do everything in o.'s power, do o.'s level best/o.'s utmost, lay o.'s out (да to); move/raise heaven and earth, leave no stone unturned
    как е възможно! is that possible; well, I never
    възможно е да се появят трудности there may be difficulties, difficulties are liable/likely to occur
    2. (осъществим, приложим) feasible, practicable
    * * *
    възмо̀жен,
    прил., -на, -но, -ни 1. possible; ( вероятен) likely;
    2. ( осъществим, приложим) feasible, practicable; • клауза за \възможенен отказ escape clause.
    * * *
    conceivable; liable{`laixbl}; likely; possible: That's the only възможен way. - Това е единственият възможен начин.; potential
    * * *
    1. (вероятен) likely 2. (осъществим, приложим) feasible, practicable 3. possible 4. ако е възможно if possible 5. ако ти е възможно if it is possible for you (да to с inf.) 6. възможно е it is possible, it may be, possibly 7. възможно е да вали днес it may rain today 8. възможно е да се появят трудности there may be difficulties, difficulties are liable/likely to occur 9. възможно е той да е идвал he may have come 10. доколкото ми е възможно to the best of my abilities 11. как е възможно! is that possible;well, I never 12. колкото е възможно по-кратко as short as possible, доколкото е възможно as far as possible 13. най-добрият ВЪЗМoЖЕН the best possible 14. напълно възможно very likely 15. напълно/твърде е възможно it is quite possible, it is very likely, it may well be 16. не ми е възможно да присъствувам be unable to attend 17. правя всичко възможно do all one can. do everything in o.'s power, do o.'s. level best/o.'s utmost, lay o.'s out (да to);move/raise heaven and earth, leave no stone unturned

    Български-английски речник > възможен

  • 16 engaño

    m.
    1 deceit, deception, trickery, cheating.
    2 lie, hoax, trick, take-in.
    3 fraudulence, deceitfulness.
    4 delusion, false impression.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: engañar.
    * * *
    1 deceit, deception
    2 (estafa) fraud, trick, swindle
    3 (mentira) lie
    4 (error) mistake
    \
    estar en un engaño to be mistaken
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=acto) [gen] deception; (=ilusión) delusion

    aquí no hay engaño — there is no attempt to deceive anybody here, it's all on the level *

    2) (=trampa) trick, swindle
    3) (=malentendido) mistake, misunderstanding

    padecer engaño — to labour under a misunderstanding, labor under a misunderstanding (EEUU)

    4) pl engaños (=astucia) wiles, tricks
    5) [de pesca] lure
    6) Cono Sur (=regalo) small gift, token
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( mentira) deception
    b) (timo, estafa) swindle, con (colloq)
    c) ( ardid) ploy, trick
    2) (Taur) cape
    * * *
    = fraud, snare, sham, hoax, deceit, subterfuge, confidence trick, deception, swindle, rip-off, swindling, cheating, hocus pocus, caper, dissimulation, fiddle, trickery, bluff, con trick, con, con job.
    Ex. At our library in Minnesota we have clearly identified material that deals with many types of business and consumer frauds, national liberation movements, bedtime, Kwanza, the Afro-American holiday.
    Ex. Whilst telematics for Africa is full of snares, it is the way towards the road to mastery in the future.
    Ex. The NCC argue that the three other rights established over the last three centuries -- civil, political and social -- are 'liable to be hollow shams' without the consequent right to information.
    Ex. This article examines several controversial cataloguing problems, including the classification of anti-Semitic works and books proven to be forgeries or hoaxes.
    Ex. The article has the title 'Policing fraud and deceit: the legal aspects of misconduct in scientific enquiry'.
    Ex. Citing authors' names in references can cause great difficulties, as ghosts, subterfuges, and collaborative teamwork may often obscure the true begetters of published works.
    Ex. Unless universal education is nothing more than a confidence trick, there must be more people today who can benefit by real library service than ever there were in the past.
    Ex. Furthermore, deception is common when subjects use e-mail and chat rooms.
    Ex. The article 'Online scams, swindles, frauds and rip-offs' lists some of the most better known Internet frauds of recent times.
    Ex. The article 'Online scams, swindles, frauds and rip-offs' lists some of the most better known Internet frauds of recent times.
    Ex. The swindling & deception the immigrants encountered often preyed on their Zionist ideology & indeed, some of the crooks were Jewish themselves.
    Ex. The author discerns 3 levels of cheating and deceit and examines why scientists stoop to bias and fraud, particularly in trials for new treatments.
    Ex. The final section of her paper calls attention to the ' hocus pocus' research conducted on many campuses.
    Ex. Who was the mastermind of the Watergate caper & for what purpose has never been revealed.
    Ex. In fact, the terms of the contrast are highly ambivalent: order vs. anarchy, liberty vs. despotism, or industry vs. sloth, and also dissimulation vs. honesty.
    Ex. This paper reports a study based on an eight-week period of participant observation of a particular form of resistance, fiddles.
    Ex. It is sometimes thought that a woman's trickery compensates for her physical weakness.
    Ex. The most dramatic way to spot a bluff is to look your opponent in the eye and attempt to sense his fear.
    Ex. The social contract has been the con trick by which the bosses have squeezed more and more out of the workers for themselves.
    Ex. He has long argued that populist conservatism is nothing more than a con.
    Ex. The global warming hoax had all the classic marks of a con job from the very beginning.
    ----
    * autoengaño = self-deception.
    * conducir a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.
    * conseguir mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.
    * entrar mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.
    * llevar a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.
    * someter a engaño = perpetrate + deception.
    * * *
    1)
    a) ( mentira) deception
    b) (timo, estafa) swindle, con (colloq)
    c) ( ardid) ploy, trick
    2) (Taur) cape
    * * *
    = fraud, snare, sham, hoax, deceit, subterfuge, confidence trick, deception, swindle, rip-off, swindling, cheating, hocus pocus, caper, dissimulation, fiddle, trickery, bluff, con trick, con, con job.

    Ex: At our library in Minnesota we have clearly identified material that deals with many types of business and consumer frauds, national liberation movements, bedtime, Kwanza, the Afro-American holiday.

    Ex: Whilst telematics for Africa is full of snares, it is the way towards the road to mastery in the future.
    Ex: The NCC argue that the three other rights established over the last three centuries -- civil, political and social -- are 'liable to be hollow shams' without the consequent right to information.
    Ex: This article examines several controversial cataloguing problems, including the classification of anti-Semitic works and books proven to be forgeries or hoaxes.
    Ex: The article has the title 'Policing fraud and deceit: the legal aspects of misconduct in scientific enquiry'.
    Ex: Citing authors' names in references can cause great difficulties, as ghosts, subterfuges, and collaborative teamwork may often obscure the true begetters of published works.
    Ex: Unless universal education is nothing more than a confidence trick, there must be more people today who can benefit by real library service than ever there were in the past.
    Ex: Furthermore, deception is common when subjects use e-mail and chat rooms.
    Ex: The article 'Online scams, swindles, frauds and rip-offs' lists some of the most better known Internet frauds of recent times.
    Ex: The article 'Online scams, swindles, frauds and rip-offs' lists some of the most better known Internet frauds of recent times.
    Ex: The swindling & deception the immigrants encountered often preyed on their Zionist ideology & indeed, some of the crooks were Jewish themselves.
    Ex: The author discerns 3 levels of cheating and deceit and examines why scientists stoop to bias and fraud, particularly in trials for new treatments.
    Ex: The final section of her paper calls attention to the ' hocus pocus' research conducted on many campuses.
    Ex: Who was the mastermind of the Watergate caper & for what purpose has never been revealed.
    Ex: In fact, the terms of the contrast are highly ambivalent: order vs. anarchy, liberty vs. despotism, or industry vs. sloth, and also dissimulation vs. honesty.
    Ex: This paper reports a study based on an eight-week period of participant observation of a particular form of resistance, fiddles.
    Ex: It is sometimes thought that a woman's trickery compensates for her physical weakness.
    Ex: The most dramatic way to spot a bluff is to look your opponent in the eye and attempt to sense his fear.
    Ex: The social contract has been the con trick by which the bosses have squeezed more and more out of the workers for themselves.
    Ex: He has long argued that populist conservatism is nothing more than a con.
    Ex: The global warming hoax had all the classic marks of a con job from the very beginning.
    * autoengaño = self-deception.
    * conducir a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.
    * conseguir mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.
    * entrar mediante engaño = bluff + Posesivo + way into.
    * llevar a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.
    * someter a engaño = perpetrate + deception.

    * * *
    A
    1 (mentira) deception
    lo que más me duele es el engaño it was the deceit o deception that upset me most
    fue víctima de un cruel engaño she was the victim of a cruel deception o swindle, she was cruelly deceived o taken in
    vivió en el engaño durante años for years she lived in complete ignorance of his deceit
    es un engaño, no es de oro it's a con, this isn't (made of) gold ( colloq)
    2 (ardid) ploy, trick
    se vale de todo tipo de engaños para salirse con la suya he uses all kinds of tricks o every trick in the book to get his own way
    llamarse a engaño to claim one has been cheated o deceived
    para que luego nadie pueda llamarse a engaño so that no one can claim o say that they were deceived/cheated
    C ( Dep) fake
    * * *

     

    Del verbo engañar: ( conjugate engañar)

    engaño es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    engañó es:

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

    Multiple Entries:
    engañar    
    engaño    
    engañó
    engañar ( conjugate engañar) verbo transitivo


    tú a mí no me engañas you can't fool me;
    lo engañó haciéndole creer que … she deceived him into thinking that …;
    engaño a algn para que haga algo to trick sb into doing sth
    b) (estafar, timar) to cheat, con (colloq)


    engañarse verbo pronominal ( refl) ( mentirse) to deceive oneself, kid oneself (colloq)
    engaño sustantivo masculino

    b) (timo, estafa) swindle, con (colloq)


    engañar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 to deceive, mislead
    2 (mentir) to lie: no me engañes, ese no es tu coche, you can't fool me, this isn't your car
    3 (la sed, el hambre, el sueño) comeremos un poco para engañar el hambre, we'll eat a bit to keep the wolf from the door
    4 (timar) to cheat, trick
    5 (ser infiel) to be unfaithful to
    II verbo intransitivo to be deceptive: parece pequeña, pero engaña, it looks small, but it's deceptive
    engaño sustantivo masculino
    1 (mentira, trampa) deception, swindle
    (estafa) fraud
    (infidelidad) unfaithfulness
    2 (ilusión, equivocación) delusion: deberías sacarle del engaño, you should tell him the truth
    ♦ Locuciones: llamarse a engaño, to claim that one has been duped
    ' engaño' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    engañarse
    - farsa
    - maña
    - montaje
    - tramar
    - trampear
    - coba
    - descubrir
    - desengañar
    - engañar
    - tapadera
    - tranza
    English:
    deceit
    - deception
    - delusion
    - double-cross
    - game
    - guile
    - impersonation
    - put over
    - ride
    - sham
    - unfaithful
    - hoax
    * * *
    1. [mentira] deception, deceit;
    se ganó su confianza con algún engaño she gained his trust through a deception;
    lo obtuvo mediante engaño she obtained it by deception;
    todo fue un engaño it was all a deception;
    llamarse a engaño [engañarse] to delude oneself;
    [lamentarse] to claim to have been misled;
    que nadie se llame a engaño, la economía no va bien let no one have any illusions about it, the economy isn't doing well;
    no nos llamemos a engaño, el programa se puede mejorar let's not delude ourselves, the program could be improved;
    para que luego no te llames a engaño so you can't claim to have been misled afterwards
    2. [estafa] swindle;
    ha sido víctima de un engaño en la compra del terreno he was swindled over the sale of the land
    3. [ardid] ploy, trick;
    de nada van a servirte tus engaños your ploys will get you nowhere;
    las rebajas son un engaño para que la gente compre lo que no necesita sales are a ploy to make people buy things they don't need
    4. Taurom bullfighter's cape
    5. [para pescar] lure
    * * *
    m
    1 ( mentira) deception, deceit
    2 ( ardid) trick;
    llamarse a engaño claim to have been cheated
    * * *
    1) : deception, trick
    2) : fake, feint (in sports)
    * * *
    1. (mentira) lie
    2. (trampa) trick
    3. (timo) swindle

    Spanish-English dictionary > engaño

  • 17 enlace

    m.
    1 link (conexión) (gen) & (computing).
    2 go-between (person).
    3 bond (chemistry).
    4 connection.
    vía de enlace crossover
    pres.subj.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: enlazar.
    * * *
    1 (conexión) link, connection
    2 (boda) marriage
    3 (tren etc) connection
    4 (intermediario) liaison, link
    5 QUÍMICA bond
    \
    establecer un enlace to forge a link
    servir de enlace to provide a link
    enlace sindical shop steward, US union delegate
    estación de enlace junction 2 (metro) connecting station
    vía de enlace crossover
    * * *
    noun m.
    1) link, connection
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=relación) connection, relationship
    2) (=conexión) (Elec) linkage; (Quím) bond; (Ferro) connection; [de vías] crossover; [en autopista] motorway junction; (Mil) liaison
    3) (=matrimonio) (tb: enlace matrimonial) marriage
    4) (=mediador) link, go-between
    5) (Internet) link

    enlace de datos — (Inform) data link

    * * *
    1)
    a) (conexión, unión) link

    enlace telefónico/por satélite — telephone/satellite link

    b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction
    2) (frml) ( casamiento) tb
    3) ( persona) liaison

    actúa de enlace entre... — he acts as liaison o as a link between...

    4) (Quím) linkage, bond
    * * *
    = interfixing, link, linkage, pointer, bridge, bonding, liaison, bond, link-up, relay point, nexus.
    Ex. The device known as links (sometimes referred to as 'interfixing') simply indicates that some connection exists between two or more terms (ie concepts) in a particular document.
    Ex. Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.
    Ex. We have just stated that the linkage of varying titles and varying forms of entry have to be done on the same basis in an automated situation as in a manual situation.
    Ex. Note also, that the subdivided heading MUSIC -- AUSTRIA consists only of two pointers.
    Ex. My own definition of 'Hypermedia' is a system whereby audiovisual 'statements' can be used as bridges between materials that are conceptually related in some way.
    Ex. The authors suggest that there should be a bonding between and among governing agencies and local schools.
    Ex. It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex. Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.
    Ex. Today the link-up with television is obviously very useful indeed.
    Ex. These information centres function as ports of first call for officials stationed nearby, and also as relay points to the central collections.
    Ex. The author explores the nexus between record keeping and the execution of government 'watchdog' functions.
    ----
    * deterioro de los enlaces = link rot.
    * enlace cita = backlink.
    * enlace cita, enlace referencia, enlace de referencia = backlink.
    * enlace de comunicaciones = communications link.
    * enlace de comunicaciones vía satélite = satellite link.
    * enlace de referencia = backlink.
    * enlace de telecomunicaciones = telecommunications link.
    * enlace hipertextual inserto = embedded link.
    * enlace obsoleto = broken link, dead link.
    * enlace químico = chemical bond.
    * enlace referencia = backlink, outlink [out-link].
    * enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].
    * enlace roto = broken link, dead link.
    * enlaces a sitios web = sitation.
    * puerta en enlace = gateway.
    * solventador de enlace = resolver.
    * vuelo de enlace = connecting flight.
    * * *
    1)
    a) (conexión, unión) link

    enlace telefónico/por satélite — telephone/satellite link

    b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction
    2) (frml) ( casamiento) tb
    3) ( persona) liaison

    actúa de enlace entre... — he acts as liaison o as a link between...

    4) (Quím) linkage, bond
    * * *
    = interfixing, link, linkage, pointer, bridge, bonding, liaison, bond, link-up, relay point, nexus.

    Ex: The device known as links (sometimes referred to as 'interfixing') simply indicates that some connection exists between two or more terms (ie concepts) in a particular document.

    Ex: Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.
    Ex: We have just stated that the linkage of varying titles and varying forms of entry have to be done on the same basis in an automated situation as in a manual situation.
    Ex: Note also, that the subdivided heading MUSIC -- AUSTRIA consists only of two pointers.
    Ex: My own definition of 'Hypermedia' is a system whereby audiovisual 'statements' can be used as bridges between materials that are conceptually related in some way.
    Ex: The authors suggest that there should be a bonding between and among governing agencies and local schools.
    Ex: It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex: Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.
    Ex: Today the link-up with television is obviously very useful indeed.
    Ex: These information centres function as ports of first call for officials stationed nearby, and also as relay points to the central collections.
    Ex: The author explores the nexus between record keeping and the execution of government 'watchdog' functions.
    * deterioro de los enlaces = link rot.
    * enlace cita = backlink.
    * enlace cita, enlace referencia, enlace de referencia = backlink.
    * enlace de comunicaciones = communications link.
    * enlace de comunicaciones vía satélite = satellite link.
    * enlace de referencia = backlink.
    * enlace de telecomunicaciones = telecommunications link.
    * enlace hipertextual inserto = embedded link.
    * enlace obsoleto = broken link, dead link.
    * enlace químico = chemical bond.
    * enlace referencia = backlink, outlink [out-link].
    * enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].
    * enlace roto = broken link, dead link.
    * enlaces a sitios web = sitation.
    * puerta en enlace = gateway.
    * solventador de enlace = resolver.
    * vuelo de enlace = connecting flight.

    * * *
    A
    1 (conexión, unión) link
    enlace telefónico telephone link
    enlace por or vía satélite satellite link
    el enlace ferroviario/aéreo entre las dos ciudades the rail/air link between the two cities
    una partícula de enlace a linking o connecting particle
    2 (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction
    Compuestos:
    ( Inf) weblink
    cloverleaf
    C (persona) liaison
    actúa de enlace entre … he acts as liaison o as a link between …, he liaises between … ( BrE)
    Compuesto:
    masculine and feminine ( Esp) shop steward, union rep
    D ( Quím) linkage, bond
    * * *

     

    Del verbo enlazar: ( conjugate enlazar)

    enlacé es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

    enlace es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

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

    Multiple Entries:
    enlace    
    enlazar
    enlace sustantivo masculino
    a) (conexión, unión) link

    b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction

    c) tb




    enlazar ( conjugate enlazar) verbo transitivo
    1

    ‹ideas/temas› to link, connect
    b) ‹ cintas› to tie … together

    2 (Col, RPl) ‹res/caballo› to lasso, rope (AmE)
    3 (Méx frml) ( casar) to marry
    verbo intransitivo enlace con algo [tren/vuelo] to connect with sth;
    [ carretera] to link up with sth
    enlace sustantivo masculino
    1 (relación, ligazón) link, connection
    enlace químico, chemical bond
    2 frml (boda) wedding
    3 (persona de contacto) liaison
    4 Ferroc connection
    5 (de carreteras, autopistas) intersection, junction
    enlazar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to link [con, with/to], connect [con, with]
    ' enlace' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    boda
    - comunicación
    - nexo
    English:
    connection
    - liaison
    - link
    - union
    - interchange
    - liaise
    - rep
    - shuttle
    * * *
    enlace nm
    1. [conexión] link;
    el enlace ferroviario/aéreo entre París y Madrid the rail/air link between Paris and Madrid;
    un enlace vía satélite a satellite link o hook-up
    2. Informát [de hipertexto] link
    3. [persona] go-between;
    sirvió de enlace en las negociaciones he acted as mediator in the negotiations
    Esp enlace sindical shop steward
    4. Ferroc [empalme] connection;
    vía de enlace crossover, crossing
    5. Quím bond
    enlace covalente covalent bond;
    enlace de hidrógeno hydrogen bond;
    enlace iónico ionic bond;
    enlace químico chemical bond
    6. Formal [boda]
    * * *
    m link, connection
    * * *
    enlace nm
    1) : bond, link, connection
    2) : liaison
    * * *
    1. (conexión) link / connection
    2. (autobús, tren) connection
    3. (boda) marriage

    Spanish-English dictionary > enlace

  • 18 redevable

    redevable [ʀ(ə)dəvabl]
    adjective
    • être redevable à qn de qch/d'avoir fait qch to be indebted to sb for qch/for having done sth
    * * *
    ʀədvabl, ʀ(ə)dəvabl

    être redevable de quelque chose à quelqu'un — to owe something to somebody, to be indebted to somebody for something

    * * *
    ʀ(ə)dəvabl adj

    être redevable de qch à qn (somme) — to owe sb sth, figto be indebted to sb for sth

    * * *
    redevable adj
    1 être redevable de qch à qn (d'une faveur, d'un succès) to owe sth to sb, to be indebted to sb for sth; ( d'une somme) to owe sth to sb;
    2 Fisc être redevable de l'impôt to be liable for tax.
    [rədəvabl] adjectif
    je lui suis redevable de ma promotion I owe him my promotion, I owe it to him that I was promoted

    Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > redevable

  • 19 blasfemia

    f.
    1 blasphemy (religion).
    2 curse (palabrota).
    * * *
    1 (contra Dios) blasphemy
    2 (palabrota) curse
    * * *
    SF
    1) (Rel) blasphemy
    2) (=taco) swearword, curse
    * * *
    femenino blasphemy
    * * *
    = blasphemy, swear word, profanity.
    Ex. As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.
    Ex. Although publication of swear words was prohibited, their prevalence is indicated by the proverb: 'Speaking without swearing is like cabbage soup without tomato'.
    Ex. Altemative comics are often associated with sex, profanity, antisocial themes, and raw attitude.
    ----
    * blasfemia eufemística = minced oath.
    * * *
    femenino blasphemy
    * * *
    = blasphemy, swear word, profanity.

    Ex: As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.

    Ex: Although publication of swear words was prohibited, their prevalence is indicated by the proverb: 'Speaking without swearing is like cabbage soup without tomato'.
    Ex: Altemative comics are often associated with sex, profanity, antisocial themes, and raw attitude.
    * blasfemia eufemística = minced oath.

    * * *
    blasphemy
    * * *

    blasfemia sustantivo femenino
    blasphemy
    blasfemia sustantivo femenino blasphemy
    ' blasfemia' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    juramento
    English:
    blasphemy
    - profanity
    * * *
    1. Rel blasphemy
    2. [injuria]
    es una blasfemia hablar así de… it's sacrilege to talk like that about…
    * * *
    f REL blasphemy
    * * *
    : blasphemy

    Spanish-English dictionary > blasfemia

  • 20 cooperación

    f.
    1 cooperation, collaboration, co-operation, teamwork.
    2 cooperation, partnership.
    * * *
    1 cooperation
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    * * *
    femenino cooperation
    * * *
    = collaboration, cooperation [co-operation], partnership, liaison, cooperative effort, partnering, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cooperativeness [co-operativeness].
    Ex. A work of shared responsibility is one where the work has arisen from collaboration between two or more persons or corporative bodies.
    Ex. Combined catalogues showing the resources available to a group of libraries have been a feature of library co-operation for many years.
    Ex. The partnership between the CLT and industry is considered in some detail.
    Ex. It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex. Conservation problems are so many and so complex that only dedicated cooperative efforts can reverse the current rapid deterioration of library stocks.
    Ex. These include partnering with: principals, teachers, community members, public librarians and businesses.
    Ex. The traditional methods of marketing and selling on-line bibliographic data base services have revolved around fertilisation between the marketing and sales departments.
    Ex. The notion of interests is far subtler than many have realized, and leaves open the possibility that cooperativeness may be adaptive, virtuous, and a good thing.
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    * acuerdo de cooperación = collaborative partnership.
    * catalogación en cooperación = cooperative cataloguing.
    * contar con la cooperación de = enjoy + cooperation with.
    * cooperación bibliotecaria = library cooperation.
    * cooperación en red = networking.
    * cooperación entre instituciones = interagency cooperation.
    * cooperación institucional = institutional cooperation.
    * cooperación interbibliotecaria = interlibrary co-operation.
    * deseo de cooperación = engagement.
    * en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].
    * en cooperación con = in cooperation with.
    * falta de cooperación = uncooperation.
    * mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.
    * Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
    * Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económic = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
    * * *
    femenino cooperation
    * * *
    = collaboration, cooperation [co-operation], partnership, liaison, cooperative effort, partnering, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cooperativeness [co-operativeness].

    Ex: A work of shared responsibility is one where the work has arisen from collaboration between two or more persons or corporative bodies.

    Ex: Combined catalogues showing the resources available to a group of libraries have been a feature of library co-operation for many years.
    Ex: The partnership between the CLT and industry is considered in some detail.
    Ex: It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.
    Ex: Conservation problems are so many and so complex that only dedicated cooperative efforts can reverse the current rapid deterioration of library stocks.
    Ex: These include partnering with: principals, teachers, community members, public librarians and businesses.
    Ex: The traditional methods of marketing and selling on-line bibliographic data base services have revolved around fertilisation between the marketing and sales departments.
    Ex: The notion of interests is far subtler than many have realized, and leaves open the possibility that cooperativeness may be adaptive, virtuous, and a good thing.
    * acuerdo de cooperación = collaborative partnership.
    * catalogación en cooperación = cooperative cataloguing.
    * contar con la cooperación de = enjoy + cooperation with.
    * cooperación bibliotecaria = library cooperation.
    * cooperación en red = networking.
    * cooperación entre instituciones = interagency cooperation.
    * cooperación institucional = institutional cooperation.
    * cooperación interbibliotecaria = interlibrary co-operation.
    * deseo de cooperación = engagement.
    * en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].
    * en cooperación con = in cooperation with.
    * falta de cooperación = uncooperation.
    * mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.
    * Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
    * Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económic = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

    * * *
    cooperation
    agradecemos su cooperación en este asunto we thank you for your cooperation in this matter
    * * *

    cooperación sustantivo femenino
    cooperation
    cooperación sustantivo femenino cooperation
    ' cooperación' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    entre
    - solicitar
    English:
    cooperation
    - unhelpfulness
    * * *
    co-operation
    * * *
    f cooperation
    * * *
    cooperación nf, pl - ciones : cooperation
    * * *
    cooperación n cooperation

    Spanish-English dictionary > cooperación

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