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1 algo

adv.

1 a bit (un poco).

es algo más grande it's a bit bigger

2 somewhat, a little bit, sort of, some.

pron.

1 something (alguna cosa).

¿te pasa algo? is anything the matter?

algo es algo something is better than nothing

algo así, algo por el estilo something like that

algo así como… something like…

por algo lo habrá dicho he must have said it for a reason

2 a bit, a little (cantidad pequeña).

algo de some

3 something (cosa importante).

se cree que es algo he thinks he's something (special)

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algo

► pronombre

1 (afirmación) something; (negación, interrogación) anything

■ vamos a tomar algo let's have something to drink

■ ¿quieres algo? do you want anything?

■ ¿pasa algo? is anything wrong?, is anything the matter?

■ ¿queda algo de café? is there any coffee left?

► adverbio

1 (un poco) a bit, a little, somewhat

■ te queda algo grande it's a bit too big for you

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FRASEOLOGÍA

algo así something like that

algo es algo something is better than nothing

* * *
1. pron.
something, anything

- algo de
2. adv.
somewhat, rather

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1. PRON

1) [en oraciones afirmativas] something

estaba buscando algo más barato — I was looking for something cheaper

-¿no habéis comido nada? -sí, algo hemos picado — "haven't you eaten anything?" - "yes, we've had a little snack"

• algo así, es músico o algo así — he's a musician or something like that

dura algo así como tres horas — it's about three hours long

• algo de, tuve algo de miedo — I was a bit scared

sé algo de inglés — I know a little English

nos dieron algo de comer — they gave us something to eat

hay algo de verdad en lo que dicen — there is some truth in what they say

tenía algo de revolucionario — there was something of the revolutionary in him

tengo algo de prisa — I'm in a bit of a hurry

tienen algo de razón — they are right to a certain extent o in a way

• en algo, queríamos ser útiles en algo — we wanted to be of some use

se ha cambiado en algo el plan — the plan has been changed slightly

las dos hermanas se parecen en algo — there is a certain likeness between the two sisters

• estar en algo — (=implicado) to be involved in sth; Ven ** to be high on sth

• llegar a ser algo — to be something

• tomar algo — [de beber] to have a drink; [de comer] to have a bite (to eat)

¿quieres tomarte algo? — would you like a drink?

• llegamos a las tres y algo — we arrived at three something

al nacer pesó tres kilos y algo — she weighed just over three kilos at birth

- algo es algo

- creerse algo

darle algo a algn * —

casi me da algo cuando falló el penalti — I nearly died when he missed the penalty

si no deja de comer dulces un día le va a dar algo — if he doesn't stop eating sweet things something will happen to him one day

- cuando le da por algo...

- por algo será

si lo dice el director, por algo será — if the manager says so, he must have his reasons o there must be a reason for it

ya es algo —

ha logrado un estilo propio, lo que ya es algo — she has achieved her own style, which is quite something

2) [en oraciones interrogativas, condicionales] [gen] anything; [esperando respuesta afirmativa] something

¿hay algo para mí? — is there anything o something for me?

¿puedes darme algo? — can you give me something?

¿le has dado algo más de dinero? — have you given him any more money?

¿no le habrá pasado algo? — nothing has happened to him, has it?

2. ADV

1) [con adjetivo] rather, a little

estos zapatos son algo incómodos — these shoes are rather o a little uncomfortable

puede parecer algo ingenuo — he may seem slightly o rather o a little o somewhat frm naive

2) [con verbos] a little

me recuerda algo a mi padre — he reminds me a little of my father

la inflación ha subido algo más de dos puntos — inflation has gone up by a little over two points

3. SM

1)

• un algo, tiene un algo que atrae — there's something attractive about him o there's something about him that's attractive

había un algo de tristeza en su expresión — there was something sad in his expression

2) Col mid-afternoon snack
see ALGUNO, ALGO
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I
pronombre

a) something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; ( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something

quiero decirte algo — I want to tell you something

si llegara a pasarle algo — if anything happened to her

¿quieres algo de beber? — do you want something o anything to drink?

por algo será — there must be some o a reason

le va a dar algo — he'll have a fit

algo así — something like that

algo es algo — it's better than nothing

eso ya es algo — at least that's something

sé algo de francés — I know some French

¿queda algo de pan? — is there any bread left?

hay algo de cierto en eso — there's some truth in that

b) ( en aproximaciones)

serán las once y algo — it must be some time after eleven

pesa tres kilos y algo — it weighs three kilos and a bit

es enfermera o algo así — she's a nurse or something like that

tendrá algo así como 30 años — she must be about 30
II
adverbio a little, slightly

son algo parecidos — they're somewhat similar

¿te duele? - algo — does it hurt? - a little o a bit
III
masculino

1)

a)

un algo — ( un no sé qué) something

si no llega pronto me va a dar algo — if he doesn't turn up soon, I'll go mad

tiene un algo que me recuerda a su madre — she has something of her mother about her

b) ( un poco)

hay un algo de verdad en eso — there is some truth in that

2) (Col) ( merienda) mid-afternoon snack

* * *

= anything, somewhat, something, business [businesses, -pl.], kinda [kind of], something or other.

Nota: Expresión utilizada para indicar que nos estamos refiriendo a cualquier cosa o a algo concreto de lo que no nos acordamos muy bien.

Ex. It may or may not be too late to do anything about it.

Ex. Both definitions have common roots, but their perspectives differ somewhat, the second definition being slightly broader in scope.

Ex. Bibliographic coupling is based on the idea that two articles which both cite another earlier article must have something in common; if they both cite two earlier articles, the linking is increased; while if their bibliographies had half a dozen earlier articles in common we should be justified in assuming that they covered very much the same subject.

Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.

Ex. This paper examines colloquial contractions (spelling variants such as ' kinda' and 'hafta') against a background of other variations in the English writing system.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Participatory something or other through bargaining'.

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* algas = algae.

* algo absurdo = nonsense.

* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.

* algo anda mal = something is amiss.

* algo antiestético = a blot on the landscape.

* algo así como = something like.

* algo banal = frill.

* algo básico = necessity.

* algo bueno = a good thing.

* algo bueno aportará = something is bound to come of it.

* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.

* algo concreto = that certain something.

* algo demoledor = steamroller.

* Algo desacertado = infelicity.

* Algo desafortunado = infelicity.

* algo desagradable a la vista = a blot on the landscape.

* algo desconocido = virgin territory.

* algo diferente = something else.

* algo diferente de = something other than.

* algo difícil = tall order.

* algo digno de contemplar = a sight to behold.

* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.

* algo distinto de = something other than.

* algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.

* algo en particular = that certain something.

* algo esencial = essential.

* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.

* algo estúpido = no-brainer.

* algo estúpido, persona estúpida, algo fácil, algo obvio = no-brainer.

* algo extra = frill.

* algo fácil = no-brainer.

* Algo falso = hoax.

* algo grabado en piedra = tablet of stone.

* algo hecho rápidamente = quickie.

* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.

* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.

* algo incompatible = a square peg in a round hole.

* algo insignificante = just a little dot.

* algo instintivo = gut feeling, gut instinct.

* algo inútil = a dead dog.

* algo irrelevante = irrelevance.

* algo mal visto = dirty word.

* algo maravilloso pero pasajero = a nine days wonder.

* algo más = anything else.

* algo más de = more of.

* algo minúsculo = just a little dot.

* algo muy agradable de oír = music to + Posesivo + ears.

* algo muy diferente de = a far cry from.

* algo muy difícil = a tough sell.

* algo muy distinto de = a far cry from.

* algo muy socorrido = standby [stand-by].

* algo muy valioso = nugget.

* algo obvio = no-brainer.

* algo opcional = extra.

* algo para picar = finger food.

* algo parecido = suchlike.

* Algo por lo que se puede cobrar = billable.

* Algo que ahorra tiempo = time saver [timesaver].

* Algo que es prescindible = inessential.

* algo que estropea el paisaje = a blot on the landscape.

* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.

* Algo que se hace para matar el tiempo = time filler.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* algo recién llegado = latecomer [late-comer].

* algo seguro = safe bet.

* algo sensacional = show-stopper [showstopper].

* algo superfluo = frill.

* algo urgente = rush on, a matter of urgency.

* algo va mal = something is amiss.

* algo visceral = gut feeling, gut instinct.

* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.

* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.

* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.

* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.

* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.

* hacer algo alocado = do + something footloose and fancy-free.

* hacer algo al respecto = do + something about it.

* hacer algo con respecto a = do + something about.

* merecerse algo = deserve + a little something.

* o algo así = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature.

* o algo parecido = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or anything like that, or words to that effect.

* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.

* obtener algo de = get + something out of.

* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.

* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].

* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.

* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.

* relativo a las algas = algal.

* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.

* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.

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

* ser algo común = be a fact of life, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.

* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.

* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo natural para = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.

* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.

* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* sonsacar algo de = get + something out of.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* todo cuesta algo = nothing comes without a cost.

* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* * *
I
pronombre

a) something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; ( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something

quiero decirte algo — I want to tell you something

si llegara a pasarle algo — if anything happened to her

¿quieres algo de beber? — do you want something o anything to drink?

por algo será — there must be some o a reason

le va a dar algo — he'll have a fit

algo así — something like that

algo es algo — it's better than nothing

eso ya es algo — at least that's something

sé algo de francés — I know some French

¿queda algo de pan? — is there any bread left?

hay algo de cierto en eso — there's some truth in that

b) ( en aproximaciones)

serán las once y algo — it must be some time after eleven

pesa tres kilos y algo — it weighs three kilos and a bit

es enfermera o algo así — she's a nurse or something like that

tendrá algo así como 30 años — she must be about 30
II
adverbio a little, slightly

son algo parecidos — they're somewhat similar

¿te duele? - algo — does it hurt? - a little o a bit
III
masculino

1)

a)

un algo — ( un no sé qué) something

si no llega pronto me va a dar algo — if he doesn't turn up soon, I'll go mad

tiene un algo que me recuerda a su madre — she has something of her mother about her

b) ( un poco)

hay un algo de verdad en eso — there is some truth in that

2) (Col) ( merienda) mid-afternoon snack

* * *

= anything, somewhat, something, business [businesses, -pl.], kinda [kind of], something or other.

Nota: Expresión utilizada para indicar que nos estamos refiriendo a cualquier cosa o a algo concreto de lo que no nos acordamos muy bien.

Ex: It may or may not be too late to do anything about it.

Ex: Both definitions have common roots, but their perspectives differ somewhat, the second definition being slightly broader in scope.

Ex: Bibliographic coupling is based on the idea that two articles which both cite another earlier article must have something in common; if they both cite two earlier articles, the linking is increased; while if their bibliographies had half a dozen earlier articles in common we should be justified in assuming that they covered very much the same subject.

Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.

Ex: This paper examines colloquial contractions (spelling variants such as ' kinda' and 'hafta') against a background of other variations in the English writing system.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Participatory something or other through bargaining'.

* algas = algae.

* algo absurdo = nonsense.

* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.

* algo anda mal = something is amiss.

* algo antiestético = a blot on the landscape.

* algo así como = something like.

* algo banal = frill.

* algo básico = necessity.

* algo bueno = a good thing.

* algo bueno aportará = something is bound to come of it.

* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.

* algo concreto = that certain something.

* algo demoledor = steamroller.

* Algo desacertado = infelicity.

* Algo desafortunado = infelicity.

* algo desagradable a la vista = a blot on the landscape.

* algo desconocido = virgin territory.

* algo diferente = something else.

* algo diferente de = something other than.

* algo difícil = tall order.

* algo digno de contemplar = a sight to behold.

* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.

* algo distinto de = something other than.

* algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.

* algo en particular = that certain something.

* algo esencial = essential.

* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.

* algo estúpido = no-brainer.

* algo estúpido, persona estúpida, algo fácil, algo obvio = no-brainer.

* algo extra = frill.

* algo fácil = no-brainer.

* Algo falso = hoax.

* algo grabado en piedra = tablet of stone.

* algo hecho rápidamente = quickie.

* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.

* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.

* algo incompatible = a square peg in a round hole.

* algo insignificante = just a little dot.

* algo instintivo = gut feeling, gut instinct.

* algo inútil = a dead dog.

* algo irrelevante = irrelevance.

* algo mal visto = dirty word.

* algo maravilloso pero pasajero = a nine days wonder.

* algo más = anything else.

* algo más de = more of.

* algo minúsculo = just a little dot.

* algo muy agradable de oír = music to + Posesivo + ears.

* algo muy diferente de = a far cry from.

* algo muy difícil = a tough sell.

* algo muy distinto de = a far cry from.

* algo muy socorrido = standby [stand-by].

* algo muy valioso = nugget.

* algo obvio = no-brainer.

* algo opcional = extra.

* algo para picar = finger food.

* algo parecido = suchlike.

* Algo por lo que se puede cobrar = billable.

* Algo que ahorra tiempo = time saver [timesaver].

* Algo que es prescindible = inessential.

* algo que estropea el paisaje = a blot on the landscape.

* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.

* Algo que se hace para matar el tiempo = time filler.

* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.

* algo recién llegado = latecomer [late-comer].

* algo seguro = safe bet.

* algo sensacional = show-stopper [showstopper].

* algo superfluo = frill.

* algo urgente = rush on, a matter of urgency.

* algo va mal = something is amiss.

* algo visceral = gut feeling, gut instinct.

* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.

* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.

* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.

* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.

* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.

* hacer algo alocado = do + something footloose and fancy-free.

* hacer algo al respecto = do + something about it.

* hacer algo con respecto a = do + something about.

* merecerse algo = deserve + a little something.

* o algo así = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature.

* o algo parecido = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or anything like that, or words to that effect.

* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.

* obtener algo de = get + something out of.

* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.

* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].

* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.

* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.

* relativo a las algas = algal.

* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.

* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.

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

* ser algo común = be a fact of life, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.

* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.

* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo natural para = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.

* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.

* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* sonsacar algo de = get + something out of.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* todo cuesta algo = nothing comes without a cost.

* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

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algo¹ [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ]

pronoun

1 something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; (esperando respuesta afirmativa) something

algo le debe haber molestado something must have upset her

si llegara a pasarle algo, no me lo perdonaría if anything happened to her, I'd never forgive myself

¿quieres algo de beber? do you want something o anything to drink?

si no te creyó, por algo será if he didn't believe you there must be some o a reason

quiero que llegues a ser algo I want you to be somebody

le va a dar algo cuando lo vea he'll have a fit ( o go crazy etc) when he sees it

algo así something like that

algo es algo it's better than nothing

que esté arrepentido ya es algo he's sorry, that's something at least

algo DE algo:

¿queda algo de pan? is there any bread left?

hay algo de cierto en lo que dice there's some truth in what he says

2

(en aproximaciones): serán las once y algo it must be some time after eleven

pesa tres kilos y algo it weighs three kilos and a bit, it weighs just over three kilos

algo²

adverb

a little, slightly

se siente algo cansada she feels slightly o a little tired

son algo parecidos they're somewhat similar

es algo más caro, pero es mejor it's slightly o a little o a bit more expensive, but it is better

¿te duele? — algo does it hurt? — a little o a bit

algo³

masculine

A

1

un algo (un no sé qué) something

tiene un algo que me recuerda a su madre she has something of her mother about her

2

(un poco): hay un algo de verdad en lo que dice there's a grain of truth o some truth in what she says

B ( Col) (merienda) mid-afternoon snack, tea ( BrE)

* * *

algo 1 pronombre
a) something;

(en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything;
( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something;
◊ quiero decirte algo I want to tell you something;

si llegara a pasarle algo if anything happened to her;
¿quieres algo de beber? do you want something o anything to drink?;
por algo será there must be some o a reason;
le va a dar algo he'll have a fit;
o algo así or something like that;
eso ya es algo at least that's something;
sé algo de francés I know some French;
¿queda algo de pan? is there any bread left?
b) ( en aproximaciones):

◊ serán las once y algo it must be some time after eleven;

pesa tres kilos y algo it weighs three kilos and a bit
algo 2 adverbio
a little, slightly;
◊ está algo nublado it's a bit cloudy;

es algo para ti it's a bit too big for you
algo
I pron indef
1 (afirmativo) something
(interrogativo) anything: su padre es arquitecto o algo así, his father is an architect or something like that
¿algo más?, anything else?
si tu madre te ha reñido, por algo será, if your mother has told you off, there must be a reason for it
familiar me pagan poco, pero algo es algo, they don't pay me much, but it's better than nothing
2 (cantidad pequeña) some, a little: ¿queda algo de comer?, is there any food left?
II adv (un poco) quite, somewhat: me encuentro algo cansado, I'm feeling rather tired

' algo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acabar
- achicharrar
- acoger
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- actitud
- actual
- alcanzar
- alisar
- almohada
- almorzar
- alquilar
- alrededor
- amagar
- añales
- aparecer
- apestar
- aprender
- así
- asociarse
- aspirar
- atinar
- atravesada
- atravesado
- aunar
- bajar
- bala
- bambolearse
- bandeja
- beneficiarse
- blanca
- blanco
- bombera
- bombero
- broma
- buena
- bueno
- cábala
- cacarear
- cazar
- cachondeo
- calentar
- canela
- cantar
- cantada
- cantado
- capaz
- cara
- carecer
English:
about
- access
- acclimatized
- account
- accountable
- accustom
- acquaint
- acquit
- acting
- action
- actual
- addicted
- advance
- advantage
- advice
- afraid
- again
- agree
- ahead
- aim
- aim at
- aim to
- all-out
- allow
- allowance
- amenable
- amends
- amiss
- anathema
- angry
- anxious
- any
- anything
- apologize
- appal
- appall
- appeal
- arrange
- as
- ask
- ask for
- assess
- assessment
- associate
- at
- attempt
- attest
- authorize
- away
- ax

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algo

♦ pron

1. [alguna cosa] something;
[en interrogativas] anything;
algo de comida/bebida something to eat/drink;

algo para leer something to read;

¿necesitas algo para el viaje? do you need anything for your journey?;

¿te pasa algo? is anything the matter?;

deben ser las diez y algo it must be gone ten o'clock;

pagaron dos millones y algo they paid over two million;

algo así, algo por el estilo something like that;

algo así como… something like…;

por algo lo habrá dicho he must have said it for a reason;

si se ofende, por algo será if she's offended, there must be a reason for it;

Comp

algo es algo something is better than nothing

2. [cantidad pequeña] a bit, a little;

algo de some;

habrá algo de comer, pero es mejor que vengas cenado there will be some food, but it would be best if you had dinner before coming;

¿has bebido cerveza? – algo did you drink any beer? – a bit

3. Fam [ataque]
te va a dar algo como sigas trabajando así you'll make yourself ill if you go on working like that;

¡a mí me va a dar algo! [de risa] I'm going to injure myself o Br do myself an injury (laughing)!;
[de enfado] this is going to drive me mad!
4. [cosa importante] something;

si quieres llegar a ser algo if you ever want to be anybody, if you ever want to get anywhere;

se cree que es algo he thinks he's something (special)

♦ adv
[un poco] a bit;
es algo más grande it's a bit bigger;

estoy algo cansado de vuestra actitud I'm rather o somewhat tired of your attitude;

se encuentra algo mejor she's a bit o slightly better;

necesito dormir algo I need to get some sleep

♦ nm

1.
un algo [cosa indeterminada] something;

esa película tiene un algo especial that film has something special

2. Col [refrigerio] refreshment;

tomar el algo to have a snack [between meals]

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algo

I pron

1 en frases afirmativas something;

algo es algo it’s something, it’s better than nothing;

o algo así or something like that;

unas 5.000 personas o algo así 5,000 or so people, 5,000 people more or less;

por algo será there must be a reason

2 en frases interrogativas o condicionales anything

II adv rather, somewhat

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algo adv

: somewhat, rather

es simpático, pero algo tacaño: he's nice but rather stingy

algo pron

1) : something

2)

algo de : some, a little

tengo algo de dinero: I've got some money

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algo¹ adv rather / a bit

estoy algo nervioso I'm rather nervous

ya está algo mejor she's a bit better

algo² pron

1. (en frases afirmativas) something

tengo que decirte algo I've got something to tell you

2. (en frases interrogativas) anything

¿quiere algo más, señora? would you like anything else, madam?

¿pasa algo? is anything wrong?

3. (cantidad indeterminada) some / any

¿me dejas algo de dinero? can you lend me some money

algo así something like that

algo es algo something is better than nothing

por algo será there must be a reason

tomar algo to have a drink

Spanish-English dictionary > algo
2 algo impostergable

= a matter of urgency

Ex. By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

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= a matter of urgency

Ex: By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

Spanish-English dictionary > algo impostergable
3 algo inaplazable

= a matter of urgency

Ex. By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

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= a matter of urgency

Ex: By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

Spanish-English dictionary > algo inaplazable
4 algo urgente

= rush on, a matter of urgency

Ex. In the nineteenth-century compulsory overtime to 10 p.m. or midnight was a very common occurrence in news offices, with all-night working when there was a rush on.

Ex. By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

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= rush on, a matter of urgency

Ex: In the nineteenth-century compulsory overtime to 10 p.m. or midnight was a very common occurrence in news offices, with all-night working when there was a rush on.

Ex: By 1983 it became a matter of urgency to direct the selection of new titles towards the needs of students.

Spanish-English dictionary > algo urgente
5 ingresar

v.

1 to deposit, to pay in (money). (peninsular Spanish)

Ella ingresó dinero She deposited money.

2 to enter, to come in, to join.

El jefe ingresó de repente The boss entered suddenly.

El chico ingresó los datos The boy entered the data.

3 to affiliate.

La escuela ingresó a María The school affiliated Mary.

4 to receive.

Nos ingresa dinero We receive money.

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ingresar

► verbo transitivo

1 (dinero) to pay in, deposit

■ quiero ingresar este dinero en mi cuenta I would like to pay this money into my account

► verbo intransitivo ingresar en

1 (entrar) to join

2 (hospital) to be admitted to

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

ingresar cadáver to be dead on arrival

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verb

to deposit

- ingresar en

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1. VT

1) Esp (Econ) [+ dinero, cheque] to pay in, deposit; [+ ganancias] to take

quería ingresar este cheque — I'd like to pay in this cheque o to deposit this cheque

he ingresado 500 euros en mi cuenta/en el banco — I've paid 500 euros into my account/the bank, I've deposited 500 euros in my account/the bank

se han ingresado 200 dólares en su cuenta — 200 dollars have been credited to your account

ingresamos unas tres mil libras en las rebajas — we took about three thousand pounds in the sales

ingresa 2.500 euros al mes — he earns 2,500 euros a month

2) (=internar)

a) [en institución]

la ingresaron en la cárcel hace dos días — she was put in prison o sent to prison two days ago

la cárcel donde están ingresados los terroristas — the prison where the terrorists are being held

ingresar a algn en un colegio — to enrol sb in a school, send sb to a school

b) [en hospital] to admit (en to)

lo ingresaron en la unidad de cuidados intensivos — he was admitted to the intensive care unit

un paciente ingresado a consecuencia de una intoxicación — a patient admitted to hospital o (EEUU) to the hospital as a result of food poisoning

María continúa ingresada — María is still in hospital

2. VI

1) (=entrar)

a) [en institución] to join

han ingresado 500 nuevos socios en el club — 500 new members have joined the club

fue la primera mujer que ingresó en o LAm a la Academia — she was the first woman to be elected to the Academy o to become a member of the Academy

• ingresar en o LAm a la cárcel — to go to prison, be sent to prison

• ingresar en o LAm a un colegio — to enter a school

• ingresar en el o LAm al ejército — to join the army, join up

ingresó en el ejército británico a los 20 años — he joined the British army at the age of 20

• ingresar en o LAm a una sociedad — to become a member of a club, join a club

• ingresar en o LAm a la universidad — to start university, begin one's university studies

b) (Med)

• ingresar cadáver — to be dead on arrival

• ingresar en el hospital — to be admitted to hospital, be admitted to the hospital (EEUU), go into hospital, go into the hospital (EEUU)

falleció poco después de ingresar en el hospital — she died shortly after being admitted to hospital, she died shortly after she went into hospital

el agente se encuentra ingresado en el hospital universitario — the police officer is a patient in the university hospital

2) (Econ) [dinero] to come in

el dinero que ingresa en Hacienda — the money which comes into the Treasury

hoy no ha ingresado mucho en caja — we haven't taken much today

3.

See:

ingresarse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) persona

a) (en organización, club) to join; ( en colegio) to enter; ( en el ejército) to join

ingresar en la cárcel — to be taken to jail, be placed in jail

después de ingresar en el hospital — after being admitted to (the) hospital

ingresó cadáver — (Esp) he was dead on arrival

b) (AmL period) (entrar, introducirse)

la ventana por donde ingresaron los ladrones — the window through which the thieves broke in

los jugadores ingresan al terreno de juego — the players are coming onto the field

2) dinero to come in

el dinero que ingresa en el país — the money coming into the country
2.
ingresar vt

1) < persona> ( en hospital) to admit

hubo que ingresarlo de urgencia — he had to be admitted as a matter of urgency

fueron ingresados en esta prisión — they were taken to this prison

2) (Esp) (Fin) < dinero> to pay in

ingresar una cantidad en una cuenta — persona to pay a sum into an account; banco to credit an account with a sum

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= pay.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio paid.

Ex. I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.

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* ingresar en hospital = hospitalise [hospitalize, -USA].

* ingresar en los fondos = accession.

* ingresar en una orden religiosa = join + religious order.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) persona

a) (en organización, club) to join; ( en colegio) to enter; ( en el ejército) to join

ingresar en la cárcel — to be taken to jail, be placed in jail

después de ingresar en el hospital — after being admitted to (the) hospital

ingresó cadáver — (Esp) he was dead on arrival

b) (AmL period) (entrar, introducirse)

la ventana por donde ingresaron los ladrones — the window through which the thieves broke in

los jugadores ingresan al terreno de juego — the players are coming onto the field

2) dinero to come in

el dinero que ingresa en el país — the money coming into the country
2.
ingresar vt

1) < persona> ( en hospital) to admit

hubo que ingresarlo de urgencia — he had to be admitted as a matter of urgency

fueron ingresados en esta prisión — they were taken to this prison

2) (Esp) (Fin) < dinero> to pay in

ingresar una cantidad en una cuenta — persona to pay a sum into an account; banco to credit an account with a sum

* * *

= pay.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio paid.

Ex: I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.

* ingresar en hospital = hospitalise [hospitalize, -USA].

* ingresar en los fondos = accession.

* ingresar en una orden religiosa = join + religious order.

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ingresar [A1 ]

vi

A «persona»

1 (en una organización, empresa) to join; (en un colegio) to enter; (en el ejército) to join

quiere ingresar en el or al club local he wants to become a member of o join the local club

ingresó en el colegio secundario en 1972 she started (at) o entered High School in 1972 ( AmE), she started (at) o entered Secondary School in 1972 ( BrE)

2 (en un hospital) to go in, be admitted

le aconsejó ingresar de inmediato en el hospital he advised her to go into hospital immediately

fue operado poco después de ingresar en el hospital he was operated on shortly after being admitted to (the) hospital o after being hospitalized

ingresó cadáver ( Esp); he was dead on arrival

3

(en la cárcel): ingresar en la cárcel to be taken to jail, be placed in jail

ingresaron en prisión preventiva they were remanded in custody

4

( AmL period) (entrar, introducirse): los ladrones ingresaron a su casa the thieves broke into her house

los jugadores ingresan en el terreno de juego the players are coming onto the field

B «dinero» to come in

el dinero que ingresa en el país proveniente del turismo extranjero the money which comes into the country through foreign tourism, the money which foreign tourism brings into the country

¿cuánto dinero ha ingresado en caja este mes? how much money have we/you taken this month?

■ ingresar

vt

A ‹persona› (en un hospital) to admit

hubo que ingresarlo de urgencia he had to be admitted o hospitalized as a matter of urgency, he had to be rushed to (the) hospital

el médico decidió ingresar lo the doctor decided to send him to hospital

fueron ingresados ayer en este centro penitenciario they were brought to o placed in this prison yesterday

B ( Esp) ( Fin) ‹dinero›

1 (en una cuenta) to credit

hemos ingresado esta cantidad en su cuenta we have credited this sum to your account, we have credited your account with this sum

ingresé el dinero en el banco/en su cuenta I paid the money into the bank/into his account

2 (percibir, ganar) to earn

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ingresar ( conjugate ingresar) verbo intransitivo
1 [ persona] (en organización, club) to join;
( en colegio) to enter;
( en el ejército) to join;
◊ después de ingresar en el hospital after being admitted to (the) hospital;

ingresó cadáver (Esp) he was dead on arrival
2 [ dinero] to come in
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ persona› ( en hospital):
◊ el médico decidió ingresarlo the doctor decided to send him to hospital;

hubo que ingresarlo de urgencia he had to be admitted as a matter of urgency;
fueron ingresados en esta prisión they were taken to this prison
2 (Esp) (Fin) ‹dinero/cheque› to pay in;
◊ ingresar una cantidad en una cuenta [ persona] to pay a sum into an account;

[ banco] to credit an account with a sum
ingresar
I verbo transitivo
1 Fin (en un banco) to deposit, pay in
(recibir ganancias) to take in
2 Med to admit: me ingresaron con una crisis nerviosa, I was admitted with a nervous breakdown
II verbo intransitivo
1 to enter: este año ingresa en la Universidad, this year he goes to University
ingresar en un club, to join a club
2 Med ingresó a las cinco, he was admitted (to hospital) at five (o'clock)
ingresó cadáver, to be dead on arrival
' ingresar' also found in these entries:
English:
admit
- bank
- deposit
- enter
- hospitalize
- join
- pay in
- credit
- grammar
- pay

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ingresar

♦ vt

1. Esp [dinero] [meter] to deposit, to pay in;

ingresar dinero en una cuenta to deposit money in an account, to pay money into an account;

los pagos me los ingresan en mi cuenta the money is paid into my account, the payments are credited to my account

2. [dinero] [ganar] to make, to earn;

la empresa ingresa varios millones cada día the company makes several million a day

3. [persona]
lo ingresaron en el hospital he was admitted to hospital

♦ vi

1.
ingresar en [asociación, ejército] to join;
[convento, universidad] to enter;
la primera mujer que ingresa en la Academia the first woman to become a member of the Academy

2.
ingresar en [hospital] to be admitted to;
Esp
ingresar cadáver to be dead on arrival

3.
ingresar en [prisión] to go to, to be sent to;

el terrorista ingresó ayer en prisión the terrorist went o was sent to prison yesterday

4. Am
ingresar a [lugar] to get into;

un desconocido ingresó al palacio real an unidentified intruder got into the royal palace

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ingresar

I v/i

:

ingresar en en universidad go to; en asociación, cuerpo join; en hospital be admitted to

II v/t cheque pay in, deposit

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ingresar vt

1) : to admit

ingresaron a Luis al hospital: Luis was admitted into the hospital

2) : to deposit

ingresar vi

1) : to enter, to go in

2)

ingresar en : to join, to enroll in

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ingresar vb

1. (en el hospital) to go into hospital

su madre tiene que ingresar en el hospital his mother has to go into hospital

han ingresado a su madre his mother's been taken into hospital

2. (en la universidad) to start

ingresó en la universidad el año pasado she started university last year

3. (hacerse miembro) to join

ingresó en el ejército he joined the army

4. (dinero) to pay in [pt. & pp. paid]

ingresó el dinero en su cuenta corriente he paid the money into his current account

ingresar en prisón to be taken to prison

Spanish-English dictionary > ingresar
6 inmediatamente

adv.

immediately, at once.

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inmediatamente

► adverbio

1 immediately

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adv.

immediately

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ADV

1) (=al momento) immediately, at once

2)

inmediatamente de su llegada — immediately after they arrive

desmoldar inmediatamente de sacarlo del horno — turn out immediately after removing from the oven

inmediatamente de recibido — immediately on receipt

* * *

= at once, forthwith, immediately, right away, instantly, straight away, right off, straight off, as a matter of urgency, on the double, thereupon [thereon], promptly, at the drop of a hat.

Ex. You say that this A/Z index entry will direct him at once to the specific subject he is looking for.

Ex. They whispered to each other across Benefield's desk, and forthwith approached O'Brien.

Ex. The uniform heading area of the reference entry may be inserted in the authority entry immediately following the information note.

Ex. Forms that are required right away are printed immediately.

Ex. Union catalogues are an important element in interlibrary lending by locating instantly requested documents.

Ex. When he arrived back at the media center, Anthony Datto whisked straight away into his glass-enclosed office, to the right of the entrance.

Ex. She began, right off, without a greeting.

Ex. There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

Ex. Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Learning on the double'.

Ex. Thereupon he rallied, and with an air of accepting the inevitable turned into the library parking lot and went to his office.

Ex. Significantly, however, Panizzi's rules did not prove as viable as did his ideology, and they were promptly and materially changed and recast by his most ardent admirers and followers.

Ex. Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.

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* inmediatamente después = thereupon [thereon].

* inmediatamente después de = fast on the heels of, on the heels of, on the coattails of.

* seguir inmediamente a = come on + the heels of.

* seguir inmediatamente = fast on the heels of, on the heels of.

* * *

= at once, forthwith, immediately, right away, instantly, straight away, right off, straight off, as a matter of urgency, on the double, thereupon [thereon], promptly, at the drop of a hat.

Ex: You say that this A/Z index entry will direct him at once to the specific subject he is looking for.

Ex: They whispered to each other across Benefield's desk, and forthwith approached O'Brien.

Ex: The uniform heading area of the reference entry may be inserted in the authority entry immediately following the information note.

Ex: Forms that are required right away are printed immediately.

Ex: Union catalogues are an important element in interlibrary lending by locating instantly requested documents.

Ex: When he arrived back at the media center, Anthony Datto whisked straight away into his glass-enclosed office, to the right of the entrance.

Ex: She began, right off, without a greeting.

Ex: There is no technical reason why systems should not be designed so that people can plug in a new sound card, a modem, a graphics card, a CD-ROM drive or even a new processor, and have it work straight off with as little ado as changing a light bulb.

Ex: Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Learning on the double'.

Ex: Thereupon he rallied, and with an air of accepting the inevitable turned into the library parking lot and went to his office.

Ex: Significantly, however, Panizzi's rules did not prove as viable as did his ideology, and they were promptly and materially changed and recast by his most ardent admirers and followers.

Ex: Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.

* inmediatamente después = thereupon [thereon].

* inmediatamente después de = fast on the heels of, on the heels of, on the coattails of.

* seguir inmediamente a = come on + the heels of.

* seguir inmediatamente = fast on the heels of, on the heels of.

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inmediatamente

adverb

immediately

salgan de aquí inmediatamente get out of here immediately o at once o right away o ( BrE) straightaway!

inmediatamente después del puente straight o immediately after the bridge

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inmediatamente adverbio
immediately
inmediatamente adverbio immediately, at once
' inmediatamente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conminar
- instar
- recoger
- robo
- ya
- ahora
- ahorita
English:
agree
- chaser
- hat
- immediately
- in-laws
- instantly
- minute
- right
- straightaway
- directly
- forthwith
- move
- now
- once
- straight
- wonder

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inmediatamente adv

1. [en el tiempo] immediately, at once;

inmediatamente después del accidente immediately after the accident;

¡ven aquí inmediatamente! come here immediately o at once!;

inmediatamente de conocido el resultado, se marchó a su casa as soon as she found out the result, she went home

2. [en el espacio]
estaba sentada inmediatamente a su lado she was sitting right beside him;

mi casa está inmediatamente después del cruce my house is immediately o just after the crossroads

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inmediatamente

adv immediately

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inmediatamente adv

enseguida: immediately

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inmediatamente adv immediately / instantly

Spanish-English dictionary > inmediatamente
7 rápidamente

adv.

rapidly, in a hurry, hurriedly, fast.

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rápidamente

► adverbio

1 quickly

* * *

ADV fast, quickly

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adverbio quickly

* * *

= promptly, quickly, rapidly, readily, speedily, swiftly, expeditiously, out of + Posesivo + head, as a matter of urgency.

Ex. Significantly, however, Panizzi's rules did not prove as viable as did his ideology, and they were promptly and materially changed and recast by his most ardent admirers and followers.

Ex. A large number of documents can be indexed quickly and cheaply.

Ex. The array of data bases available through one or other of the online hosts is rapidly expanding.

Ex. However, this does not in itself make the actual resources readily available.

Ex. Many people working on code revision and a lot of our catalogers are well aware of the desirability of getting catalog data distributed speedily.

Ex. The retrieval power of an n-dimensional matrix catalog is so much greater that the user needs to have only a relatively small amount of information about a book to retrieve the entry swiftly and accurately.

Ex. So it's to your advantage, at least from their standpoint, to order by ISBN so that they can more expeditiously fulfill your order.

Ex. Their problems are never so simple that the librarian can produce the answers out of his head.

Ex. Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

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* cambiar rápidamente = jump.

* cambiarse rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* consumir rápidamente = devour.

* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.

* dirigirse rápidamente hacia = make + haste towards.

* entrar rápidamente en = whisk into.

* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.

* hacer Algo rápidamente = put together.

* hacer rápidamente = rustle up.

* hojear rápidamente = flick.

* leer rápidamente por encima = skim through.

* mirar rápidamente = shoot + a look at.

* muy rápidamente = like a house on fire, in short order.

* pasar de largo rápidamente = race + past.

* pasar por alto rápidamente = race + past.

* pasar rápidamente = run through, sweep by, sweep, flash across.

* pasar rápidamente a = snap to.

* pasar rápidamente por encima de = sweep across, swing over.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.

* que avanza rápidamente = fast-moving, fast-developing.

* que progresa rápidamente = fast-moving.

* rápidamente + Indicativo = be quick to + Infinitivo.

* responder rápidamente = shoot back.

* sacar rápidamente = whip out.

* * *

adverbio quickly

* * *

= promptly, quickly, rapidly, readily, speedily, swiftly, expeditiously, out of + Posesivo + head, as a matter of urgency.

Ex: Significantly, however, Panizzi's rules did not prove as viable as did his ideology, and they were promptly and materially changed and recast by his most ardent admirers and followers.

Ex: A large number of documents can be indexed quickly and cheaply.

Ex: The array of data bases available through one or other of the online hosts is rapidly expanding.

Ex: However, this does not in itself make the actual resources readily available.

Ex: Many people working on code revision and a lot of our catalogers are well aware of the desirability of getting catalog data distributed speedily.

Ex: The retrieval power of an n-dimensional matrix catalog is so much greater that the user needs to have only a relatively small amount of information about a book to retrieve the entry swiftly and accurately.

Ex: So it's to your advantage, at least from their standpoint, to order by ISBN so that they can more expeditiously fulfill your order.

Ex: Their problems are never so simple that the librarian can produce the answers out of his head.

Ex: Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

* cambiar rápidamente = jump.

* cambiarse rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* consumir rápidamente = devour.

* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.

* dirigirse rápidamente hacia = make + haste towards.

* entrar rápidamente en = whisk into.

* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.

* hacer Algo rápidamente = put together.

* hacer rápidamente = rustle up.

* hojear rápidamente = flick.

* leer rápidamente por encima = skim through.

* mirar rápidamente = shoot + a look at.

* muy rápidamente = like a house on fire, in short order.

* pasar de largo rápidamente = race + past.

* pasar por alto rápidamente = race + past.

* pasar rápidamente = run through, sweep by, sweep, flash across.

* pasar rápidamente a = snap to.

* pasar rápidamente por encima de = sweep across, swing over.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.

* que avanza rápidamente = fast-moving, fast-developing.

* que progresa rápidamente = fast-moving.

* rápidamente + Indicativo = be quick to + Infinitivo.

* responder rápidamente = shoot back.

* sacar rápidamente = whip out.

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rápidamente

adverb

quickly

hay que hacerlo lo más rápidamente posible it has to be done as quickly o swiftly as possible

se cambió rápidamente y salió he quickly changed his clothes and went out

lo leyó rápidamente she read it quickly

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rápidamente adverbio
quickly
' rápidamente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ascender
- proceder
English:
buck
- burgeon
- dart
- depreciate
- dive
- down
- downhill
- escalate
- fast
- flash
- flick
- grow
- mushroom
- quickly
- rapidly
- recovery
- run up
- rush
- shoot
- shoot out
- snowball
- speed
- speedily
- sprout
- sweep
- swiftly
- throw off
- throw together
- throw up
- toss off
- whip
- whip back
- whip off
- whip through
- whip up
- zip
- zoom in
- dodge
- duck
- hurry
- jot
- move
- quick
- run
- scribble
- scuttle
- sear
- slap
- throw
- whirl

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rápidamente adv

quickly

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rápidamente adv fast / quickly / rapidly

Spanish-English dictionary > rápidamente
8 urgentemente

adv.

urgently.

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urgentemente

► adverbio

1 urgently

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ADV urgently

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= in a hurry, urgently, desperately, as a matter of urgency.

Ex. Unfortunately, the basic problem was to get the file cleaned up in a hurry, and nobody was particularly concerned with research.

Ex. It is becoming urgently necessary for all information agencies to develop the closest co-operation to avoid wasting their resources through needless duplication and friction.

Ex. We desperately want a place in the sun, yet the place we ought to occupy seems perpetually beyond our powers to focus.

Ex. Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

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* llevar al hospital urgentemente = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* necesitar Algo urgentemente = be in dire need (of), be in desperate need of.

* necesitar urgentemente = cry out for, sorely + need.

* que se necesita urgentemente = sorely needed.

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= in a hurry, urgently, desperately, as a matter of urgency.

Ex: Unfortunately, the basic problem was to get the file cleaned up in a hurry, and nobody was particularly concerned with research.

Ex: It is becoming urgently necessary for all information agencies to develop the closest co-operation to avoid wasting their resources through needless duplication and friction.

Ex: We desperately want a place in the sun, yet the place we ought to occupy seems perpetually beyond our powers to focus.

Ex: Piracy should be tackled as a matter of urgency.

* llevar al hospital urgentemente = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* necesitar Algo urgentemente = be in dire need (of), be in desperate need of.

* necesitar urgentemente = cry out for, sorely + need.

* que se necesita urgentemente = sorely needed.

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urgentemente

adverb

urgently

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urgentemente adv

urgently

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urgentemente adv urgently

Spanish-English dictionary > urgentemente
9 impostergable

adj.

1 (extremely) urgent, impossible to postpone.

2 unpostponable, not extendible, not postponable, that cannot be delayed.

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ADJ

una cita impostergable — an appointment that cannot be put off

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= pressing.

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

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* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.

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= pressing.

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

* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.

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impostergable

adjective

la reunión es impostergable the meeting cannot be postponed o put off

el asunto era impostergable the matter could not be put off any longer, it was a matter of urgency o a very pressing matter

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impostergable adj

extremely urgent, impossible to postpone;

tengo una reunión impostergable I have an extremely urgent meeting;

el debate es impostergable the debate cannot be postponed

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impostergable

adj

:

es impostergable it can’t be put off

Spanish-English dictionary > impostergable
10 inaplazable

adj.

1 that cannot be postponed.

2 unpostponable, not postponable, unavoidable, undeferable.

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inaplazable

► adjetivo

1 which cannot be postponed

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ADJ which cannot be put off o postponed, pressing

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adjetivo

una reunión inaplazable — a meeting which can't be postponed o put off

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= pressing.

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

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* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.

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adjetivo

una reunión inaplazable — a meeting which can't be postponed o put off

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= pressing.

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

* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.

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inaplazable

adjective

tengo una reunión inaplazable I have a meeting which can't be postponed o put off

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inaplazable adverbio which cannot be postponed

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inaplazable adj

1. [reunión, sesión]
el debate es inaplazable the debate cannot be postponed o put off

2. [necesidad] urgent, pressing

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inaplazable

adj impossible to postpone

Spanish-English dictionary > inaplazable
11 urgente

adj.

1 urgent (apremiante).

2 express (correo).

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urgente

► adjetivo

1 urgent

2 (correo) express (post, US mail), first-class (post, US mail)

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adj.

urgent

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ADJ [mensaje, trabajo] urgent; [asunto] urgent, pressing

carta urgente — special delivery letter

pedido urgente — rush order

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adjetivo < asunto> pressing, urgent; < mensaje> urgent; <caso/enfermo> emergency (before n); < carta> express (before n)

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= urgent, of immediate concern, peremptory, pressing.

Ex. The paper-makers, spurred on by the urgent need to increase their supply of raw material, eventually mastered the new technique.

Ex. Preventive medicine together with health education and community involvement are of more immediate concern than curative medicine = La medicina preventiva junto con la educación para la salud y la implicación de la comunidad es una preocupación más urgente que la medicina curativa.

Ex. The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.

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

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* algo urgente = a matter of urgency.

* necesidad urgente = desperate need, urgent need.

* trabajo urgente = hurried work, rush job.

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adjetivo < asunto> pressing, urgent; < mensaje> urgent; <caso/enfermo> emergency (before n); < carta> express (before n)

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= urgent, of immediate concern, peremptory, pressing.

Ex: The paper-makers, spurred on by the urgent need to increase their supply of raw material, eventually mastered the new technique.

Ex: Preventive medicine together with health education and community involvement are of more immediate concern than curative medicine = La medicina preventiva junto con la educación para la salud y la implicación de la comunidad es una preocupación más urgente que la medicina curativa.

Ex: The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.

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

* algo urgente = a matter of urgency.

* necesidad urgente = desperate need, urgent need.

* trabajo urgente = hurried work, rush job.

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urgente

adjective

1 ‹asunto› pressing, urgent; ‹mensaje› urgent

que me llame lo antes posible, es urgente tell him to call me as soon as possible, it's urgent

2 ( Med) ‹caso/enfermo› emergency ( before n)

3 ( Corresp) ‹carta› express ( before n)

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urgente adjetivo ‹ asunto› pressing, urgent;
‹ mensaje› urgent;
‹caso/enfermo› emergency ( before n);
‹ carta› express ( before n)
urgente adjetivo
1 (apremiante) urgent: tuvo que pagar sus deudas más urgentes, he had to pay his most pressing debts
2 (correo) express
' urgente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
carta
- correo
English:
crying
- demand
- express
- immediate
- pressing
- rush
- sore
- urgent

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urgente adj

1. [asunto, caso] urgent

2. [correo] express

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urgente

adj urgent

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urgente adj

: urgent

♦ urgentemente adv

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urgente adj

1. (en general) urgent

2. (correo) express

Spanish-English dictionary > urgente
12 carácter

m.

1 character, temperament, personality, temper.

2 trait, strain.

3 symbol, character, typeface.

4 character, fiber, guts, moral strength.

5 aspect, character, guise, type.

6 character, persona, fiction character.

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carácter

► nombre masculino (pl caracteres)

1 (personalidad) character

■ es una mujer de mucho carácter she's got a strong character

2 (condición) nature, kind

■ este proyecto es de carácter científico this project is of a scientific nature

■ asistió en carácter de observador he attended as an observer

3 (imprenta) letter

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FRASEOLOGÍA

tener buen carácter to be good-natured

tener mal carácter to be bad-tempered

caracteres de imprenta type sing, typeface sing

caracteres góticos Gothic type sing

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noun m.

1) character

2) nature

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SM
(pl caracteres)
1) [de persona] character

tiene un carácter muy fuerte — he has a strong personality

no tiene carácter — he lacks character, he's a weak character

• tener el carácter abierto — to be open, have an open nature

• tener buen carácter — to be good-natured

• persona de carácter — person of o with character

una persona de mucho carácter — person with a strong character o a lot of personality

• de carácter duro — hard-natured

• imprimir carácter — to be character-building, build up character

pasé un año en el ejército y eso imprime carácter — I spent a year in the army, and that builds up character

• tener mal carácter — to be ill-tempered

• tener el carácter reservado — to be of a quiet o reserved disposition

2) [de edificio, estilo] character

una casa con mucho carácter — a house with a lot of character

3) (=índole) nature

algunos datos de carácter biográfico — some biographical data

problemas de carácter general — problems of a general nature

una visita con carácter oficial/privado — an official/private visit

información de carácter reservado — information of a confidential nature

la despenalización tiene carácter retroactivo — the decriminalization will be applied retrospectively

un aumento de sueldo con carácter retroactivo — a backdated pay rise

la estación se utilizará para trenes de carácter urbano — the station will be used by trains serving the city

con carácter de urgencia — as a matter of urgency

4) (Bio) trait, characteristic

carácter adquirido — acquired characteristic

carácter dominante — dominant trait, dominant characteristic

carácter hereditario — hereditary trait

carácter recesivo — recessive trait

5) (Tip) character

una pintada con caracteres árabes — (a piece of) graffiti written in Arabic

está escrito con caracteres góticos — it is written in Gothic (script)

caracteres de imprenta — block letters

carácter de letra — handwriting

6) (Inform) character

carácter alfanumérico — alphanumeric character

carácter comodín — wild character

carácter de cambio de página — form feed character

carácter de petición — prompt

carácter libre — wildcard character

7) LAm (Literat, Teat) character

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masculino (pl - racteres)

1)

a) (modo de ser, genio) character

el carácter latino — the Latin character o temperament

una persona de buen carácter — a good-natured person

un carácter abierto — an open nature

tener mal carácter — to have a (bad) temper

b) ( firmeza) character

tiene mucho/poco carácter — she has a lot of/doesn't have much personality

c) (originalidad, estilo) character

2)

a) (índole, naturaleza) nature

una visita de carácter oficial/privado — a visit of an official/a private nature

con carácter gratuito — free of charge

con carácter retroactivo — retroactively

heridas de carácter leve — (period) minor wounds

le daba un carácter especial al cuadro — it lent the painting a special quality

b) (Biol) characteristic

- carácter dominante/recessivo

3) (Col, Méx) ( personaje) character

4) (Impr, Inf) character

en caracteres de imprenta — in block letters

escrito en caracteres cirílicos/góticos — written in the Cyrillic alphabet/Gothic script

•

- carácter comodín

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masculino (pl - racteres)

1)

a) (modo de ser, genio) character

el carácter latino — the Latin character o temperament

una persona de buen carácter — a good-natured person

un carácter abierto — an open nature

tener mal carácter — to have a (bad) temper

b) ( firmeza) character

tiene mucho/poco carácter — she has a lot of/doesn't have much personality

c) (originalidad, estilo) character

2)

a) (índole, naturaleza) nature

una visita de carácter oficial/privado — a visit of an official/a private nature

con carácter gratuito — free of charge

con carácter retroactivo — retroactively

heridas de carácter leve — (period) minor wounds

le daba un carácter especial al cuadro — it lent the painting a special quality

b) (Biol) characteristic

- carácter dominante/recessivo

3) (Col, Méx) ( personaje) character

4) (Impr, Inf) character

en caracteres de imprenta — in block letters

escrito en caracteres cirílicos/góticos — written in the Cyrillic alphabet/Gothic script

•

- carácter comodín

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carácter¹

¹ = status, complexion, temper, strength of character, temperament.

Ex: AACR2 assigns this main entry status to the person who is chiefly responsible for the creation of the intellectual or artistic content of a work.

Ex: These documents contain the Commission's sentiments on how policy should be evolved in particular sectors and what complexion it should take = Estos documentos contienen el sentir de la Comisión de cómo debería desarrollarse la política en sectores concretos y qué cariz debería tomar.

Ex: A society without a literature has that much less chance of embodying within its temper and so within its organizations something of the fullness of human experience.

Ex: These people usually do not realize that it often takes greater strength of character and heroic self-discipline to refrain from changing feet every time one opens one's mouth.

Ex: The temperaments of the two founders were such that lasting success was unlikely.

* buen carácter = good humour.

* carácter aleatorio = randomness.

* carácter conclusivo = finality, conclusiveness.

* carácter consultivo = consultative status.

* carácter contrariante = contrary nature.

* carácter definitivo = finality, conclusiveness.

* carácter de urgencia = sense of urgency.

* carácter fortuito = randomness.

* carácter fuerte = strong-mindedness.

* carácter irlandés = Irishness.

* carácter judío = Jewishness.

* carácter moral = moral character.

* carácter reciente = recentness.

* carácter sagrado = sacredness.

* de carácter = in character.

* de carácter público = state-owned, government-owned, state-run, government-run, publicly owned [publicly-owned], publicly supported, publicly held.

* de mal carácter = ill-natured.

* desarrollar el carácter de Uno = build + Posesivo + character.

* que demuestra desequilibrio de carácter = off-balance.

* sin carácter = boneless, spineless.

* tener mucho carácter = be full of character.

* tener un carácter muy fuerte = be full of character.

carácter²

² = character, script, sorts, sort.

Nota: En tipografía, cada uno de los elementos (letras, símbolos, espacios, acentos, etc.) que componían una tipo de letra.

Ex: A fixed length field is a field which has the same length, that is, contains the same number of characters in each record.

Ex: Schoolchildren, students, and other whose native language is written in a non-Roman script may find alphabetical order according to Roman characters an almost insurmountable hurdle in the use of catalogues and indexes.

Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman because of the addition of extra ligatures and decorated (or 'swash') capitals.

Ex: Italic founts, which lacked small capitals, generally had about the same total number of sorts as roman.

* búsqueda de secuencias de caracteres = string search, string searching.

* búsqueda por secuencia de caracteres = character-string search.

* búsquedas de secuencias de caracteres = text-string searching.

* cadena de caracteres = character string.

* carácter de control = control character.

* carácter de imprenta = block capital, block letter.

* carácter de líneas gruesas = fat face [fat-face].

* carácter de separación = delimiter, separating character.

* caracteres alfabéticos = alphabetic characters.

* caracteres modernos = modern face.

* carácter tipográfico = type.

* codificación de caracteres = character encoding.

* de acuerdo con la búsqueda de cadenas de caracteres = on a string search basis.

* juego de caracteres = character set.

* lector óptico de caracteres = optical character reader.

* OCR (reconocimiento óptico de caracteres) = OCR (optical character recognition).

* reconocimiento de caracteres = character recognition.

* secuencia de caracteres = text string.

* serie determinada de caracteres = character string.

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carácter

masculine

(pl - racteres)

A

1 (modo de ser) character

el carácter latino the Latin character o temperament

una persona de buen carácter a good-natured person

tiene un carácter muy abierto he has a very open nature

es muy débil de carácter he is a very weak character

2 (firmeza, genio) character

tiene mucho/poco carácter she has a lot of/doesn't have much personality

3 (originalidad, estilo) character

una casa antigua con mucho carácter an old house with a lot of character

B

1 (índole, naturaleza) nature

una visita de carácter oficial/privado a visit of an official/a private nature, an official/private visit

el carácter superficial del estudio the superficial nature o the superficiality of the survey

con carácter gratuito free of charge

con carácter retroactivo retroactively

heridas de carácter leve ( period); minor wounds

le daba un carácter especial al cuadro it lent the painting a special quality

con carácter devolutivo (Col, Ven fam hum): te lo presto, pero con carácter devolutivo I'll let you have it, but it's strictly on loan

2 ( Biol) characteristic

Compuestos:

● carácter adquirido

acquired characteristic

● carácter dominante

dominant characteristic

● carácter heredado

inherited characeristic o feature

● carácter recesivo

recessive characteristic

C (Col, Méx) (personaje) character

D ( Impr, Inf) character

escríbalo en caracteres de imprenta write it in block letters o print it

escrito en caracteres cirílicos/góticos written in the Cyrillic alphabet/in Gothic script

Compuestos:

● carácter alfanumérico

alphanumeric character

● carácter comodín

wildcard character

● carácter de petición

prompt

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carácter sustantivo masculino (pl
◊ - racteres)

a) ( en general) character;

◊ tenemos un carácter muy distinto we have very different characters;

el restaurante tiene mucho carácter the restaurant has lots of character;
une persona de carácter fuerte a person of strong character;
una persona de buen carácter a good-natured person;
un carácter abierto an open nature;
tener mal carácter to have a (bad) temper
b) (índole, naturaleza) nature;

◊ una visita de carácter oficial a visit of an official nature;

heridas de carácter leve (period) minor wounds
c) (Biol) characteristic

d) (Col, Méx) ( personaje) character

carácter sustantivo masculino
1 (genio, nervio) character: es una persona de mucho carácter, he is a person with a strong character
2 (modo de ser) tiene un carácter muy dulce, she's a very sweet person
tener buen/mal carácter, to be good-natured/bad-tempered
3 (condición, naturaleza) nature: es una medida de carácter transitorio, it's a temporary measure
4 Impr character
' carácter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismo
- accesible
- acto
- agriar
- amorfa
- amorfo
- arrollador
- arrolladora
- áspera
- áspero
- blanda
- blando
- cambiante
- cardo
- de
- débil
- debilidad
- dramatizar
- empañarse
- endurecer
- fortaleza
- genio
- humildad
- humilde
- imposible
- índole
- moldear
- nervio
- ni
- prudente
- radical
- rasgo
- rebelde
- revestir
- severa
- severidad
- severo
- sombra
- sosegada
- sosegado
- suavizar
- suavidad
- suavizarse
- talante
- teatralidad
- temperamento
- tinte
- tipismo
- trato
- variable
English:
character
- close
- colour
- deviousness
- disposition
- elusiveness
- good-natured
- make-up
- mold
- mould
- nature
- nice
- rugged
- self-assertion
- self-assertive
- self-assertiveness
- serious
- sliminess
- solid
- spineless
- spirit
- technical hitch
- temper
- temperamentally
- tough-minded
- type
- versatility
- weak
- weakness
- wimpish
- forceful
- intimate
- make
- mellow

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carácter (pl caracteres) nm

1. [personalidad, modo de ser] character;

tener buen carácter to be good-natured;

tener mal carácter to be bad-tempered

2. [genio] character, personality;

una mujer de carácter a woman of character;

tener mucho carácter to have a strong personality;

tener poco carácter not to have much personality

3. [índole, naturaleza] character;

una reunión de carácter privado/oficial a private/an official meeting;

un artículo de carácter satírico a satirical article;

el carácter accidentado del terreno the ruggedness of the terrain;

solicitaron ayuda con carácter de urgencia they requested urgent assistance

4. [de imprenta] character;

escriba en caracteres de imprenta [en impreso] please print

Comp
caracteres alfanuméricos alphanumeric characters
5. Biol carácter adquirido acquired characteristic;

carácter dominante dominant character;

carácter heredado inherited characteristic;

carácter ligado al sexo sex-linked characteristic;

carácter recesivo recessive characteristic

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carácter

m

1 character

2 INFOR,TIP character;

caracteres de imprenta block letters

3 ( naturaleza) nature

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carácter nm, pl caracteres

1) índole: character, kind, nature

2) temperamento: disposition, temperament

3) : letter, symbol

caracteres chinos: Chinese characters

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carácter n

1. (en general) character

tiene un carácter muy agradable she's got a very pleasant character

tiene mucho carácter he's got a strong personality

2. (índole) nature

no es propio de su carácter it's not in his nature

una visita de carácter social a social visit

Spanish-English dictionary > carácter
13 asunto

asunto

nm

matter n, subject n

Asunto re

asunto urgente a matter of urgency

Spanish-English Business Glossary > asunto
14 apremiar

v.

1 to be pressing (ser urgente).

¡el tiempo apremia! we're running out of time, time is short

2 to urge, to excite, to buck up, to hasten.

María apremiaba a su hijo a hablar Mary urged her son to talk.

3 to compel.

Ella apremió las directrices She compelled the guidelines.

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apremiar

Conjugation model [ CAMBIAR], like cambiar

► verbo transitivo

1 (compeler) to urge, press, compel, put pressure on

2 (dar prisa) to hurry, rush

■ no me apremies don't rush me

3 DERECHO to compel, constrain

► verbo intransitivo

1 to be urgent

■ el tiempo apremia time is short, time is running out, time presses on

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verb

1) to urge, press

2) be urgent

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1. VT

1) (=apurar) to urge, urge on, press; (=obligar) to force

apremiar a algn a hacer algo, apremiar a algn para que haga algo — to press sb to do sth

2) (=dar prisa a) to hurry, hurry along

3) (=oprimir) to oppress; (=acosar) to harass

2.

VI to be urgent

apremiaba repararlo — it was in urgent need of repair work, it urgently needed repairing o to be repaired

el tiempo apremia — time is pressing

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1.
verbo transitivo ( presionar)

me están apremiando para que lo termine — they are putting pressure on me to get it finished

estamos apremiados de tiempo — we are pushed for o short of time

lo apremiaron con preguntas — they badgered o harassed him with questions
2.
apremiar vi

el tiempo apremia — time is getting on o is pressing

apremia una solución — a solution is urgently needed

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= come under + pressure, hustle.

Ex. Over the last 10 years public archive material has come under increased pressure because of the growing numbers of users and the phenomenal expansion in the range of material.

Ex. The fair is open for visits from parents and friends as well as pupils and it is important that no one should be hustled through too quickly.

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* dificultad + apremiar = difficulty + dog.

* tiempo + apremiar = time + press, time + be of the essence.

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1.
verbo transitivo ( presionar)

me están apremiando para que lo termine — they are putting pressure on me to get it finished

estamos apremiados de tiempo — we are pushed for o short of time

lo apremiaron con preguntas — they badgered o harassed him with questions
2.
apremiar vi

el tiempo apremia — time is getting on o is pressing

apremia una solución — a solution is urgently needed

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= come under + pressure, hustle.

Ex: Over the last 10 years public archive material has come under increased pressure because of the growing numbers of users and the phenomenal expansion in the range of material.

Ex: The fair is open for visits from parents and friends as well as pupils and it is important that no one should be hustled through too quickly.

* dificultad + apremiar = difficulty + dog.

* tiempo + apremiar = time + press, time + be of the essence.

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apremiar [A1 ]

vt

1

(presionar): me están apremiando para que termine el trabajo they are putting pressure on me to get the job finished, they are pressuring ( AmE) o ( BrE) pressurising me to get the job finished

estamos apremiados de tiempo we are pushed for o short of time

lo apremiaron con preguntas they badgered o harassed him with questions

no lo apremies que lo vas a poner nervioso don't hurry o rush him, you'll make him nervous

2 ( Adm) to present a final demand to; ( Der) to obtain a court order o liability order against; (recargar) to surcharge

■ apremiar

vi

apremia enviar estos pedidos these orders must be sent off urgently o as soon as possible

el tiempo apremia time is getting on o is pressing

apremia una solución a solution must be found as a matter of urgency

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apremiar ( conjugate apremiar) verbo transitivo ( presionar):
◊ me están apremiando para que lo termine they are putting pressure on me to get it finished;

estamos apremiados de tiempo we are pushed for o short of time
verbo intransitivo
to be urgent;
el tiempo apremia time is getting on o is pressing
apremiar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 (urgir, tener prisa) to be urgent
2 (acuciar, meter prisa) to press: el tiempo apremia, time is short

' apremiar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
achuchar
- acuciar
English:
hustle

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apremiar

♦ vt

1. [meter prisa]
apremiar a alguien para que haga algo to put pressure on sb to do sth;

nos apremian para que acabemos cuanto antes they are putting pressure on us to finish as soon as possible

2. [obligar]
apremiar a alguien a hacer algo to compel sb to do sth

♦ vi
[ser urgente]
el tiempo apremia we're running out of time, time is short;

apremia que se tome una decisión a decision urgently needs to be taken

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apremiar

I v/t pressure, put pressure on

II v/i

:

el tiempo apremia time is pressing

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apremiar vt

instar: to pressure, to urge

apremiar vi

urgir: to be urgent

el tiempo apremia: time is of the essence

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15 hospitalizar

v.

to hospitalize, to take or send to hospital.

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hospitalizar

Conjugation model [ REALIZAR], like realizar

► verbo transitivo

1 to send into hospital, hospitalize

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1.

VT to send to hospital, take to hospital, hospitalize frm

estuvo hospitalizado tres meses — he spent three months in hospital

2.

See:

hospitalizarse

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1.
verbo transitivo to hospitalize
2.
hospitalizarse v pron (AmL) to go into the hospital (AmE), to go into hospital (BrE)

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= hospitalise [hospitalize, -USA].

Ex. A majority said they had clients who were now hospitalized but, if there were adequate attendant care, they could live independently.

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1.
verbo transitivo to hospitalize
2.
hospitalizarse v pron (AmL) to go into the hospital (AmE), to go into hospital (BrE)

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= hospitalise [hospitalize, -USA].

Ex: A majority said they had clients who were now hospitalized but, if there were adequate attendant care, they could live independently.

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hospitalizar [A4 ]

vt

to hospitalize

fue hospitalizado de urgencia he was rushed into (the) hospital, he was hospitalized as a matter of urgency

■ hospitalizarse

v pron

( AmL) to go into hospital o ( AmE) the hospital

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hospitalizar ( conjugate hospitalizar) verbo transitivo
to hospitalize
hospitalizarse verbo pronominal (AmL) to go into the hospital (AmE) o (BrE) into hospital
hospitalizar verbo transitivo to hospitalize
' hospitalizar' also found in these entries:
English:
hospitalize

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hospitalizar

♦ vt

to hospitalize, to take o send to hospital

♦ See also the pronominal verb hospitalizarse

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hospitalizar

v/t hospitalize

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hospitalizar {21} vt

: to hospitalize

♦ See also the reflexive verb hospitalizarse

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16 perjuicio

m.

harm, damage.

causar perjuicios (a) to do harm o damage (to)

ir en perjuicio de to be detrimental to

la reforma educativa favorece a algunas asignaturas en perjuicio de otras the education reform favors some subjects at the expense of others

lo haré, sin perjuicio de que proteste I'll do it, but I retain the right to make a complaint about it

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perjuicio

► nombre masculino

1 (material) damage; (económico) loss

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FRASEOLOGÍA

causar perjuicio a alguien to damage somebody's interests

con perjuicio para resulting in damage to

en perjuicio de adversely affecting, to the detriment of, against

sin perjuicio de without adversely affecting, without detriment to 2 DERECHO without prejudice to

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noun m.

harm, damage

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SM damage, harm

el escándalo ha reportado graves perjuicios al ministro — the scandal has done the minister serious damage o harm

sufrir grandes perjuicios — to suffer great damage

la crisis ha causado enormes perjuicios económicos — the crisis has caused severe financial damage

• en perjuicio de algo — to the detriment of sth, at the expense of sth

han bajado los precios en perjuicio de la calidad — prices have fallen to the detriment o at the expense of quality

• redundar en perjuicio de algo — to be detrimental to sth, harm sth

• sin perjuicio de — (Jur) without prejudice to

sin perjuicio de que luego me pueda arrepentir — even though I might change my mind later, in spite of the fact that I might change my mind later
daño 1)
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masculino

a) ( daño) damage

causó grave perjuicio a su reputación — it caused serious damage to his reputation

esto le reportará a la empresa un gran perjuicio — this will prove very damaging for the company

no sufrió ningún perjuicio — it did him no harm o damage

b)

en perjuicio de — (frml)

redunda o va en perjuicio de todos — it works against o is detrimental to everyone

c)

sin perjuicio: sin perjuicio para su salud without detriment to his health (frml); sin perjuicio de los derechos establecidos por la ley — without affecting your statutory rights

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= disservice, harmdoing.

Ex. A sham catalog is a disservice to the user, and participating in the creation of a sham catalog is personally degrading to a professional.

Ex. The act of ' harmdoing' is defined, & the impact of legal structures on the behavior of the harmdoer & victim is examined.

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* caso por daños y perjuicios = damages case.

* causar perjuicio = bring + harm.

* compensación por daños y perjuicios = liquidated damages.

* daños y perjuicios = consequential damage.

* demandar por daños y perjuicios = sue for + damage.

* en perjuicio de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment.

* indemnización por daños y perjuicios = compensatory damages.

* reparar un perjuicio = make + amends (for/to).

* sin perjuicio de = notwithstanding.

* sin perjuicios = open mind.

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masculino

a) ( daño) damage

causó grave perjuicio a su reputación — it caused serious damage to his reputation

esto le reportará a la empresa un gran perjuicio — this will prove very damaging for the company

no sufrió ningún perjuicio — it did him no harm o damage

b)

en perjuicio de — (frml)

redunda o va en perjuicio de todos — it works against o is detrimental to everyone

c)

sin perjuicio: sin perjuicio para su salud without detriment to his health (frml); sin perjuicio de los derechos establecidos por la ley — without affecting your statutory rights

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= disservice, harmdoing.

Ex: A sham catalog is a disservice to the user, and participating in the creation of a sham catalog is personally degrading to a professional.

Ex: The act of ' harmdoing' is defined, & the impact of legal structures on the behavior of the harmdoer & victim is examined.

* caso por daños y perjuicios = damages case.

* causar perjuicio = bring + harm.

* compensación por daños y perjuicios = liquidated damages.

* daños y perjuicios = consequential damage.

* demandar por daños y perjuicios = sue for + damage.

* en perjuicio de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment.

* indemnización por daños y perjuicios = compensatory damages.

* reparar un perjuicio = make + amends (for/to).

* sin perjuicio de = notwithstanding.

* sin perjuicios = open mind.

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perjuicio

masculine

1 (daño) damage

causó grave perjuicio a su reputación it caused serious damage to his reputation

esto le reportará a la empresa un gran perjuicio económico this will prove very damaging for the company financially, this will prove highly detrimental to the company financially ( frml)

no sufrió ningún perjuicio it did him no harm o damage

daño

2

en perjuicio de ( frml): la ley electoral redunda en perjuicio de los partidos minoritarios the electoral law works against o works to the detriment of o is detrimental to minority parties

lo beneficia a él pero va en perjuicio de todos los demás it works to his advantage but to everyone else's disadvantage, it benefits him but it is detrimental to everyone else ( frml)

3

sin perjuicio: sin perjuicio para su salud without detriment to his health ( frml)

sin perjuicio de los derechos establecidos por la ley without affecting your statutory rights

es preciso tomar una decisión ahora, sin perjuicio de que más tarde cambiemos de opinión we need to make a decision now, but this doesn't mean we can't change our minds later o it is essential we make a decision now, but this does not preclude a change of plan at a later date

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perjuicio sustantivo masculino ( daño) damage;
◊ no sufrió ningún perjuicio it did him no harm o damage;

le causó un gran perjuicio it was very damaging to him;
redunda o va en perjuicio de todos it works against o (frml) is detrimental to everyone;
sin perjuicio para su salud without detriment to his health (frml);
sin perjuicio de que cambiemos de opinión even though we may change our minds later
perjuicio sustantivo masculino harm, damage: tendrá que pagar daños y perjuicios, he'll have to pay damages

' perjuicio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
crasa
- craso
- daño
- mal
- remediar
- reparación
- revertir
- sangrar
- sufrir
- reparar
English:
damage
- detriment
- disservice
- harm
- prejudice

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perjuicio nm

harm, damage;

causar perjuicios (a) to do harm o damage (to);

ir en perjuicio de to be detrimental to;

la reforma educativa favorece a algunas asignaturas en perjuicio de otras the education reform favours some subjects at the expense of others;

una indemnización por daños y perjuicios compensation for damages;

sin perjuicio: lo haré, sin perjuicio de que proteste I'll do it, but I retain the right to make a complaint about it;

urge la reforma de la ley, sin perjuicio de la revisión de otras leyes the law must be reformed as a matter of urgency, however this should not mean that the review of other laws is neglected

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perjuicio

m harm, damage;

sin perjuicio de without affecting

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perjuicio nm

1) : harm, damage

2)

en perjuicio de : to the detriment of

Spanish-English dictionary > perjuicio
17 ingreso

m.

1 entry, entrance (entrada).

examen de ingreso entrance exam

2 deposit (de dinero). (peninsular Spanish)

3 income, revenue.

4 check-in.

5 admission.

pres.indicat.

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

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ingreso

► nombre masculino

1 (en club, ejército) joining; (en hospital) admission; (en prisión) entrance; (en universidad) entrance

■ el juez ordenó su ingreso en prisión the judge ordered that he be remanded in custody

2 (entrada) entry

3 FINANZAS deposit

■ quiero hacer un ingreso de mil euros I want to make a deposit of a thousand euros

► nombre masculino plural ingresos

1 (sueldo, renta) income sing; (beneficios) revenue sing

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noun m.

entrance, entry

- ingresos

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SM

1) (=entrada)

a) [en institución] admission (en into)

el ingreso de España en la OTAN — Spain's admission into NATO

tras su ingreso en la Academia — after he joined the Academy, after his admission to the Academy

después de su ingreso en la marina — after he joined the navy

• examen de ingreso — (Univ) entrance examination

• ingreso en prisión — imprisonment

el juez ordenó su ingreso en prisión — the judge ordered him to be sent to prison, the judge ordered his imprisonment

b) [en hospital] admission (en to)

ha habido un aumento en el número de ingresos — there has been an increase in the number of admissions

tras su ingreso en el hospital — after being admitted to hospital, after his admission to hospital

¿a qué hora se produjo el ingreso? — what time was he admitted?

2) (Econ)

a) Esp (=depósito) deposit

¿de cuánto es el ingreso? — how much are you paying in?, how much are you depositing?

• hacer un ingreso — to pay in some money, make a deposit

b) pl ingresos [de persona, empresa] income sing ; [de país, multinacional] revenue sing

el trabajo es mi única fuente de ingresos — work is my only source of income

las personas con ingresos inferiores a 1.000 euros — people with incomes below 1,000 euros

los ingresos del Estado han disminuido este año — State revenue has gone down this year

• ingresos y gastos — [de persona, empresa] income and outgoings, income and expenditure; [de país, multinacional] income and expenditure

• ingresos por algo — revenue from sth

los ingresos por publicidad — advertising revenue, revenue from advertising

ingresos por impuestos — tax revenue

• vivir con arreglo a los ingresos — to live within one's income

ingresos anuales — [de persona, empresa] annual income sing ; [de país, multinacional] annual revenue sing

ingresos brutos — gross income sing

ingresos de taquilla — (Cine, Teat) box-office takings; (Dep) ticket sales

ingresos devengados — earned income sing

ingresos exentos de impuestos — non-taxable income sing

ingresos gravables — taxable income sing

ingresos netos — net income sing

ingresos personales disponibles — disposable personal income sing

3) (=lugar de acceso) entrance

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masculino

1)

a) ( en organización)

su solicitud de ingreso en el club — his application to join the club

discurso de ingreso — inaugural address

el año de mi ingreso a or en la universidad/el ejército/la compañía — the year I started o entered university/joined the army/joined the company

examen de ingreso — entrance examination

b) ( en hospital) admission

c) (AmL period) ( entrada) entry

fue difícil el ingreso al estadio — it was difficult to get into o (frml) to gain access to the stadium

2) (Fin)

a) (Esp) ( depósito) deposit

efectuó un ingreso en el banco — he made a deposit at the bank

b) ingresos masculino plural ( ganancias) income

ingresos anuales — annual income

los ingresos del Estado — State revenue

•

- ingresos brutos/netos

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masculino

1)

a) ( en organización)

su solicitud de ingreso en el club — his application to join the club

discurso de ingreso — inaugural address

el año de mi ingreso a or en la universidad/el ejército/la compañía — the year I started o entered university/joined the army/joined the company

examen de ingreso — entrance examination

b) ( en hospital) admission

c) (AmL period) ( entrada) entry

fue difícil el ingreso al estadio — it was difficult to get into o (frml) to gain access to the stadium

2) (Fin)

a) (Esp) ( depósito) deposit

efectuó un ingreso en el banco — he made a deposit at the bank

b) ingresos masculino plural ( ganancias) income

ingresos anuales — annual income

los ingresos del Estado — State revenue

•

- ingresos brutos/netos

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ingreso¹

¹ = admission.

Ex: Secondly, the admission of rules incompatible with the general ideology adopted inevitably entails subsequent remedial revision.

* examen de ingreso = entrance exam(ination).

* ingresos = intake.

ingreso²

² = cash deposit.

Ex: This particular bank does not accept any cash deposits nor are direct cash withdrawals permitted.

* aumentar los ingresos = boost + Posesivo + income.

* bajos ingresos = low income.

* comprobación de los ingresos = means-testing, means test.

* comprobar los ingresos = means test.

* desigualdad de ingresos = income inequality.

* escala de tarifas según los ingresos = sliding fee scale.

* evaluación de los ingresos = means-testing, means test.

* evaluar los ingresos = means test.

* familia de bajos ingresos = low-income family.

* fuente de ingresos = revenue stream, source of revenue, source of income, revenue base, revenue earner.

* ganarse unos ingresos = earn + income.

* generación de ingresos = revenue-raising, income generation.

* generador de ingresos = income-generating, revenue-earning, revenue-making, revenue-generating, revenue earner, profit-generating, profit-making.

* generar ingresos = generate + revenue.

* ingreso de dinero = cash deposit.

* ingreso de efectivo = cash deposit.

* ingresos = income, proceeds, revenue, income statement, takings, earnings.

* ingresos bajos = low income.

* ingresos brutos = gross profit, gross benefits, gross revenues, gross receipts, gross income.

* ingresos de ventas = sales revenue.

* ingresos disponibles = disposable income.

* ingresos económicos = income.

* ingresos familiares = family wage.

* ingresos fijos = fixed income.

* ingresos inesperados = windfall.

* ingresos medios = middle income.

* ingresos netos = net revenues, net income.

* ingresos procedentes de los impuestos = tax revenues, income tax revenue.

* ingresos públicos provenientes del petróleo = oil revenues.

* nivel de ingresos = income level, earning capacity, earning power.

* propios ingresos = earned income.

* reportar ingresos = generate + revenue.

* según los ingresos = means-tested.

* subsidio por bajos ingresos = supplementary benefit.

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ingreso

masculine

A

1

(en una organización): la fecha de nuestro ingreso en la organización the date of our entry into the organization, the date we joined the organization

su solicitud de ingreso al or en el club his application to become a member of o to join the club

su discurso de ingreso his inaugural address

el año de mi ingreso a or en la universidad/en el ejército/en la compañía the year I started o entered university/joined the army/joined the company

examen de ingreso entrance examination

2 (en un hospital) admission

después de su ingreso en la clínica after her admission to o after she was admitted to the clinic

3

(en la cárcel): su ingreso en la cárcel tuvo lugar el 10 de Octubre he was taken to o placed in jail on the 10th of October

fue decretado su ingreso en prisión he was remanded in custody

4 ( AmL period) (entrada) entry

fue difícil el ingreso al estadio it was difficult to get into o ( frml) to gain access o admission to the stadium

5 ( Per Espec) (entrada) ticket ingresos mpl ticket office

B ( Fin)

1 ( Esp) (depósito) deposit

efectuó un ingreso en el banco he made a deposit at the bank, he paid some money into the bank

2 ingresos mpl (ganancias) income

ingresos anuales annual income

no tiene más ingresos que su trabajo en el astillero his only income is from his job at the shipyard

los ingresos del Estado State revenue

una importante fuente de ingresos an important source of income

Compuestos:

● ingresos accesorios

mpl additional income

● ingresos brutos

mpl gross income

● ingresos de operación

mpl trading o operating income

● ingresos diferidos

mpl accrued income

● ingresos netos

mpl net income

● ingresos tributarios or por impuestos

tax revenue

● ingresos por trabajo personal

mpl earned income

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Del verbo ingresar: ( conjugate ingresar)

ingreso es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

ingresó es:

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

Multiple Entries:
ingresar
ingreso
ingresar ( conjugate ingresar) verbo intransitivo
1 [ persona] (en organización, club) to join;
( en colegio) to enter;
( en el ejército) to join;
◊ después de ingreso en el hospital after being admitted to (the) hospital;

ingresó cadáver (Esp) he was dead on arrival
2 [ dinero] to come in
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ persona› ( en hospital):
◊ el médico decidió ingresolo the doctor decided to send him to hospital;

hubo que ingresolo de urgencia he had to be admitted as a matter of urgency;
fueron ingresados en esta prisión they were taken to this prison
2 (Esp) (Fin) ‹dinero/cheque› to pay in;
◊ ingreso una cantidad en una cuenta [ persona] to pay a sum into an account;

[ banco] to credit an account with a sum
ingreso sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( en organización): el año de mi ingreso a or en la universidad/el ejército/la compañía the year I started o entered university/joined the army/joined the company;

◊ examen de ingreso entrance examination

b) ( en hospital) admission

2 (Fin)
a) (Esp) ( depósito) deposit

b)

◊ ingresos sustantivo masculino plural ( ganancias) income;

ingresos brutos/netos gross/net income
ingresar
I verbo transitivo
1 Fin (en un banco) to deposit, pay in
(recibir ganancias) to take in
2 Med to admit: me ingresaron con una crisis nerviosa, I was admitted with a nervous breakdown
II verbo intransitivo
1 to enter: este año ingresa en la Universidad, this year he goes to University
ingresar en un club, to join a club
2 Med ingresó a las cinco, he was admitted (to hospital) at five (o'clock)
ingresó cadáver, to be dead on arrival
ingreso sustantivo masculino
1 Fin deposit: necesito hacer un ingreso de tres mil pesetas, I need to pay in three thousand pesetas
2 (entrada) entry [en, into]
(admisión) admission [en, to] 3 ingresos, (sueldo, renta) income sing, revenue sing
' ingreso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- cadáver
- formularia
- formulario
- ingresar
- entrada
- examen
- menor
English:
admission
- admit
- DOA
- enter
- entrance
- entrance examination
- eventual
- grammar school
- pay in
- paying-in-slip
- pronounce
- deposit
- membership

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ingreso nm

1. [entrada] entry, entrance;
[en universidad] admission;
examen de ingreso entrance exam;

solicitud de ingreso membership application;

todavía recuerdo la fecha de mi ingreso en el club I still remember the day I joined the club;

han solicitado su ingreso en la organización they have applied for membership of the organization, they have applied to join the organization

2. [en hospital] admission;

se produjeron diez ingresos hospitalarios por salmonelosis ten people were admitted to hospital with salmonella poisoning

3. [en prisión]
el juez decretó el ingreso en prisión del banquero the judge ordered that the banker be sent to prison

4. Am [acceso a lugar] entry;

el ingreso a la sala de conciertos fue muy lento it took a long time to get into the concert hall

5. Esp [de dinero] deposit;

realizó un ingreso she made a deposit

6.
ingresos [sueldo] income;
[recaudación] revenue;
ingresos por publicidad advertising revenue;

tienen unos ingresos anuales de 200 millones they have an annual income of 200 million

Comp
ingresos brutos gross income;
ingresos familiares family income;

ingresos netos net income

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ingreso

m

1 entry; en una asociación joining;

examen de ingreso entrance exam

2 en hospital admission

3 COM deposit

4

:

ingresos pl income sg

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ingreso nm

1) : entrance, entry

2) : admission

3) ingresos nmpl

: income, earnings pl

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ingreso n

1. (en el hospital) admission

¿cuántos ingresos hay en un día normal? how many admissions are there on an average day?

2. (en una organización) entry

un examen de ingreso an entry exam

3. (dinero) deposit

hizo un ingreso de diez mil pesetas she made a deposit of ten thousand pesetas

Spanish-English dictionary > ingreso
18 urgencia

f.

1 urgency.

con urgencia urgently

necesitan con urgencia alimentos y medicinas they urgently need food and medicine

en caso de urgencia in case of emergency

2 urgent need.

3 emergency (case) (en hospital) (caso).

urgencias (médicas) casualty (department), accident and emergency (department) (British), emergency room (United States)

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urgencia

► nombre femenino

1 urgency

2 (necesidad) urgent need, pressing need

3 (emergencia) emergency

► nombre femenino plural

1 (servicio) casualty department sing, casualty sing, US emergency room

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FRASEOLOGÍA

en (un) caso de urgencia in an emergency

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noun f.

urgency

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SF

1) (=apresuramiento) urgency

con toda urgencia — with the utmost urgency

pedir algo con urgencia — to request sth urgently

trataron varios asuntos de urgencia — they dealt with a number of urgent o pressing matters

2) (=emergencia) emergency

en caso de urgencia — in case of (an) emergency, in an emergency

medida de urgencia — emergency measure

déjame entrar en el baño, por favor, que tengo una urgencia — let me in to the bathroom, please, it's an emergency

procedimiento de urgencia — (Admin) emergency procedure

3) (Med) emergency

el doctor se ocupará primero de las urgencias — the doctor will deal with the emergencies o emergency cases first

servicios de urgencia — emergency services

la operaron de urgencia — she underwent emergency surgery

urgencias — accident +++ emergency

tuvimos que ir a urgencias — we had to go to casualty

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femenino

a) ( cualidad) urgency

con urgencia — urgently

con la máxima urgencia — with the utmost urgency

b) (Med) ( emergencia) emergency; ( caso urgente) emergency (case)

sala de urgencias — casualty department o ward

urgencias — accident and emergency

lo operaron de urgencia — he had an emergency operation

lo hospitalizaron de urgencia — he was rushed into hospital

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= urgency, rush on.

Ex. They believed in the 'inevitability of stratification, necessity of aristocracy, importance of religion and morality, sanctity of property, unwisdom of majority rule, urgency of constitutionalism, and folly of all attempts at social and economic leveling'.

Ex. In the nineteenth-century compulsory overtime to 10 p.m. or midnight was a very common occurrence in news offices, with all-night working when there was a rush on.

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* carácter de urgencia = sense of urgency.

* con urgencia = urgently.

* de extremada urgencia = serious.

* llevar al hospital con toda urgencia = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* sala de urgencias = emergency room, emergency ward, casualty ward.

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femenino

a) ( cualidad) urgency

con urgencia — urgently

con la máxima urgencia — with the utmost urgency

b) (Med) ( emergencia) emergency; ( caso urgente) emergency (case)

sala de urgencias — casualty department o ward

urgencias — accident and emergency

lo operaron de urgencia — he had an emergency operation

lo hospitalizaron de urgencia — he was rushed into hospital

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= urgency, rush on.

Ex: They believed in the 'inevitability of stratification, necessity of aristocracy, importance of religion and morality, sanctity of property, unwisdom of majority rule, urgency of constitutionalism, and folly of all attempts at social and economic leveling'.

Ex: In the nineteenth-century compulsory overtime to 10 p.m. or midnight was a very common occurrence in news offices, with all-night working when there was a rush on.

* carácter de urgencia = sense of urgency.

* con urgencia = urgently.

* de extremada urgencia = serious.

* llevar al hospital con toda urgencia = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* sala de urgencias = emergency room, emergency ward, casualty ward.

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urgencia

feminine

1 (cualidad) urgency

necesitamos su ayuda con toda urgencia we urgently need her help

hay que tomar una decisión sobre este tema con la máxima urgencia a decision must be made on this matter with the utmost urgency

2 ( Med) (emergencia) emergency; (caso urgente) emergency case, emergency

sala de urgencias casualty department o ward

[ S ] urgencias accident and emergency

lo ingresaron por urgencias he was admitted as an emergency

el doctor está atendiendo una urgencia the doctor is seeing to an emergency (case)

tuvieron que operarlo de urgencia he had to have an emergency operation

tuvo que ser hospitalizado de urgencia he had to be rushed into hospital

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urgencia sustantivo femenino
a) ( cualidad) urgency;

◊ con urgencia urgently

b) (Med) emergency;

( on signs) urgencias accident and emergency;
◊ lo operaron de urgencia he had an emergency operation

urgencia sustantivo femenino
1 urgency
con urgencia, urgently
2 (en medicina) emergency
(departamento de hospital) urgencias, accident and emergency department o ward, US emergency room: le enviaron a urgencias, they sent him to casualty
' urgencia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
remediar
- trámite
- ingresar
- necesidad
- prisa
English:
emergency
- necessity
- stretch
- urgency
- desperately
- urgently

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urgencia nf

1. [cualidad] urgency;

debido a la urgencia de la situación owing to the urgency of the situation;

con urgencia urgently;

necesitan con urgencia alimentos y medicinas they urgently need food and medicine;

en caso de urgencia in case of emergency;

asuntos de urgencia urgent matters

2. [necesidad] urgent need;

tener una urgencia to have an emergency

3. [en hospital] [caso] emergency (case);

urgencias (médicas) [departamento] Br casualty (department), accident and emergency (department), US emergency room

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urgencia

f

1 urgency; ( prisa) haste;

con la máxima urgencia with the utmost urgency

2 MED emergency;

urgencias pl emergency room sg, A&E sg, Br casualty sg

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urgencia nf

1) : urgency

2) emergencia: emergency

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urgencia n

1. (asunto urgente) emergency [pl. emergencies]

el médico ha salido a atender una urgencia the doctor has been called out on an emergency

2. (cualidad de urgente) urgency

la urgencia del caso the urgency of the case

Spanish-English dictionary > urgencia
19 imperativamente

adv.

imperatively, authoritatively.

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imperativamente

► adverbio

1 imperatively

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ADV

1) (=obligatoriamente) imperatively

2) [decir] imperiously, in a commanding tone

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imperativamente

adverb

1 (obligatoriamente) compulsorily

2 (imperiosamente) imperiously

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imperativamente adv

as a matter of utmost urgency

Spanish-English dictionary > imperativamente

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as a matter of urgency — as a matter of urgency/priority/formal phrase used for saying that something must be dealt with immediately, before dealing with anything else The new law should be introduced as a matter of urgency. Thesaurus: urgentsynonym … Useful english dictionary
matter — mat|ter1 W1S1 [ˈmætə US ər] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(SUBJECT/SITUATION)¦ 2 matters 3¦(MATERIAL)¦ 4 as a matter of fact 5 what s the matter?/something s the matter/nothing s the matter etc 6.) the truth/fact of the matter is (that) 7 for that matter 8 be… … Dictionary of contemporary English
urgency — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ desperate, extreme, great, utmost ▪ a matter of the utmost urgency ▪ added, new ▪ … Collocations dictionary
matter — mat|ter1 [ mætər ] noun *** ▸ 1 something being dealt with ▸ 2 problem/bad situation ▸ 3 situation that someone is in ▸ 4 substance ▸ 5 when time is short ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count something that you are discussing, considering, or dealing with:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
matter — [[t]mæ̱tə(r)[/t]] ♦ matters, mattering, mattered 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems. It was clear that she wanted to discuss some… … English dictionary
matter — 1 noun SUBJECT/SITUATION 1 (C) a subject or situation that you have to think about or deal with: You do realize this is a serious matter, don t you? | He wasn t particularly interested in financial matters. | a matter of importance/concern/regret … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
matter */*/*/ — I UK [ˈmætə(r)] / US [ˈmætər] noun Word forms matter : singular matter plural matters 1) [countable] something that you are discussing, considering, or dealing with a matter for something: Teachers feel this is a matter for discussion with… … English dictionary
urgency — ur|gen|cy [ ɜrdʒənsi ] noun uncount 1. ) the need to deal with something quickly: Everyone agrees on the urgency of the situation. matter of urgency: Reducing damage to the area is a matter of great urgency. sense of urgency: The sign is intended … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
urgency — UK [ˈɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsɪ] / US [ˈɜrdʒənsɪ] noun [uncountable] 1) the need to deal with something quickly Everyone agrees on the urgency of the situation. matter of urgency: Reducing damage to the area is a matter of great urgency. sense of urgency: The … English dictionary
matter — I n. affair 1) to pursue, take up a matter 2) to arrange; clear up, settle, straighten out; complicate; simplify matters 3) to give a matter (attention, thought) (we have given this matter considerable thought) 4) to not mince matters (she never… … Combinatory dictionary
urgency — n. 1) urgency about, in (there is no urgency about this matter) 2) (misc.) a sense of urgency * * * [ ɜːdʒ(ə)nsɪ] in (there is no urgency about this matter) (misc.) a sense of urgency urgency about … Combinatory dictionary

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