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61 amortiguar el eco
(v.) = deaden + echoEx. Sometimes in large rooms some display stands put up around the area to be used will help deaden echoes and create a more intimate atmosphere.* * *(v.) = deaden + echoEx: Sometimes in large rooms some display stands put up around the area to be used will help deaden echoes and create a more intimate atmosphere.
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62 amplitud
f.1 roominess, spaciousness.2 looseness (of clothes).3 extent, comprehensiveness (extension).amplitud de miras broadmindedness4 amplitude, breadth, size, roominess.* * *1 (extensión) extent, range2 (espacio) room, space, spaciousness3 (anchura) width4 (holgadura) looseness5 FÍSICA amplitude\de gran amplitud figurado far-reachingamplitud de miras broad-mindedness* * *noun f.extent, wideness, spaciousness* * *SF1) (=espaciosidad) [de sala, habitación, interior] spaciousness; [de avenida, calle] wideness; [de terreno] expanse, extent2) [de ropa] looseness; [de falda] fullness3) [de conocimientos, vocabulario, poder, variedad] extentamplitud de criterio, amplitud de horizontes, amplitud de miras — broadmindedness
4)de gran amplitud — [reforma, proyecto] wide-ranging, far-reaching
5) (Radio)* * *a) (de calle, margen) width; ( de casa) spaciousness; ( de vestido) loosenessb) (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos — the breadth o depth of his knowledge
* * *= fullness, vastness, amplitude, massiveness, spaciousness, airiness.Ex. Names commonly vary in fullness, especially in terms of the extent of abbreviations and initials used.Ex. Experience has shown that the vastness of this as yet unordered field holds many pitfalls for the unwary librarian and researcher.Ex. The distinction between analogue and digital signals has been expressed in terms of the size of the variation of the carrier (also called the amplitude of the signal).Ex. With praise for the completeness and the massiveness of the project is mixed a lack of confidence in the method of arrangement and the accuracy with which some of the entries are compiled.Ex. The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex. The new library is a elegant modern building with excellent natural lighting and a feeling of airiness and space throughout.----* amplitud de + Nombre = breadth of + Nombre.* * *a) (de calle, margen) width; ( de casa) spaciousness; ( de vestido) loosenessb) (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos — the breadth o depth of his knowledge
* * *= fullness, vastness, amplitude, massiveness, spaciousness, airiness.Ex: Names commonly vary in fullness, especially in terms of the extent of abbreviations and initials used.
Ex: Experience has shown that the vastness of this as yet unordered field holds many pitfalls for the unwary librarian and researcher.Ex: The distinction between analogue and digital signals has been expressed in terms of the size of the variation of the carrier (also called the amplitude of the signal).Ex: With praise for the completeness and the massiveness of the project is mixed a lack of confidence in the method of arrangement and the accuracy with which some of the entries are compiled.Ex: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex: The new library is a elegant modern building with excellent natural lighting and a feeling of airiness and space throughout.* amplitud de + Nombre = breadth of + Nombre.* * *1 (de una calle) width; (de una casa) spaciousness; (de un vestido) looseness; (de una falda, manga) fullnessla gran amplitud térmica característica del desierto the huge temperature range characteristic of the desert2 (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos the breadth o depth of his knowledge3 ( Fís) amplitude* * *
amplitud sustantivo femenino
( de casa) spaciousness;
( de vestido) looseness
(de facultades, garantías) extent;◊ la amplitud de sus conocimientos the breadth o depth of his knowledgec) (Fís) amplitude
amplitud sustantivo femenino
1 spaciousness
2 (de espacio) room, space
3 Fís amplitude
' amplitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
holgura
- vuelo
- espacio
- modulación
English:
breadth
- spaciousness
- extent
* * *amplitud nf1. [espaciosidad] [de sala, maletero] roominess, spaciousness;[de avenida] width;aquí cabe todo con amplitud there's more than enough room for everything here2. [de ropa] looseness3. [extensión] extent, comprehensiveness4.amplitud de miras [tolerancia] broad-mindedness* * *f1 breadth;amplitud de miras broadmindedness;amplitud de surtido COM range, choice2 FÍS amplitude* * *amplitud nf1) : breadth, extent2) : spaciousness -
63 aparato político
(n.) = machine politicsEx. Until Groome appeared, city officials were chosen not so much for their ability to administer the affairs of their offices as for who they knew; hence, old-style machine politics with its accompanying corruption found a congenial atmosphere in which to operate.* * *(n.) = machine politicsEx: Until Groome appeared, city officials were chosen not so much for their ability to administer the affairs of their offices as for who they knew; hence, old-style machine politics with its accompanying corruption found a congenial atmosphere in which to operate.
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64 aspaviento
m.1 furious gesticulations.2 theatricality, exaggerated display of feeling, fuss, gesticulation.* * *1 fuss\hacer aspavientos to make a great fuss* * *noun m.* * ** * ** * *= fuss.Ex. Hernandez decided that if he wished to survive in this restrictive atmosphere his options were clearly the following: don't make waves, do a good job with no fuss of which he could be proud, and try to gain Balzac's respect.----* hacer muchos aspavientos por Algo = make + a song and dance about.* * ** * *= fuss.Ex: Hernandez decided that if he wished to survive in this restrictive atmosphere his options were clearly the following: don't make waves, do a good job with no fuss of which he could be proud, and try to gain Balzac's respect.
* hacer muchos aspavientos por Algo = make + a song and dance about.* * *1 (alharaca) fusstanto aspaviento por nada so much fuss about nothing2(movimiento, gesto exagerado): ¡deja de hacer aspavientos y cuéntame qué pasó! stop waving o flapping your arms around and tell me what happenedhacía nerviosos aspavientos con ambos brazos he was waving frantically o wildly with both arms* * *
aspaviento sustantivo masculino:
aspaviento sustantivo masculino hacer aspavientos, to wave one's arms about, to gesticulate
* * *aspaviento nmaspavientos [con gestos] furious gesticulations;¡deja de hacer aspavientos! [con gestos] stop waving your arms around like that!;[con palabras] stop making such a fuss!;intenta nadar sin hacer aspavientos try and swim without thrashing around so much* * *aspaviento nm: exaggerated movement, fuss, flounce -
65 atmósfera estelar
(n.) = stellar atmosphereEx. According to him, the phenomena observed in stellar atmospheres could be described adequately by an electrical discharge model.* * *(n.) = stellar atmosphereEx: According to him, the phenomena observed in stellar atmospheres could be described adequately by an electrical discharge model.
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66 auspiciar
v.1 to back.2 to patronize, to forward, to foster, to further.María le dio alas al amor Mary fostered the love.* * *1 (proteger) to protect2 (augurar) to augur* * *VT1) (=patrocinar) to back, sponsor2) LAm (=desear éxito a) to wish good luck to* * *verbo transitivoa) ( patrocinar) <exposición/función> to back, sponsorb) (propiciar, facilitar) to foster, promote* * *= predict, sponsor, forecast.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio forecast.Ex. Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.Ex. Since 1980 it has offered access to data bases and data banks either wholly or partially sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities.Ex. It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.* * *verbo transitivoa) ( patrocinar) <exposición/función> to back, sponsorb) (propiciar, facilitar) to foster, promote* * *= predict, sponsor, forecast.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio forecast.Ex: Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.
Ex: Since 1980 it has offered access to data bases and data banks either wholly or partially sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities.Ex: It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.* * *auspiciar [A1 ]vt1 (patrocinar) ‹programa/exposición/función› to back, sponsor2 (propiciar, facilitar) to foster, promote, create a favorable atmosphere forla patronal auspició el diálogo con los trabajadores the management fostered dialogue with the workers* * *
auspiciar ( conjugate auspiciar) verbo transitivo
auspiciar verbo transitivo
1 (promover) to promote: esos hábitos auspician la aparición de epidemias, those habits create a ripe atmosphere for epidemics
2 (predecir): nos auspició un futuro lleno de felicidad, he foresaw for us a future full of happiness
* * *auspiciar vt1. [apoyar, favorecer] to back, to support;una campaña auspiciada por las autoridades a campaign backed o supported by the authorities;una fundación auspiciada por la patronal italiana a foundation sponsored by Italian employers;un grupo que auspicia una política de tolerancia a group that advocates a policy of tolerance2. [pronosticar] to predict;auspiciar el futuro to predict the future* * *v/t sponsor* * *auspiciar vt1) patrocinar: to sponsor2) fomentar: to foster, to promote -
67 autodesarrollo
= self-actualisation [self-actualization, -USA], self-development.Ex. Self-actualization or the need to realize one's potential -- training, education and promotion all play their parts in this need.Ex. The aim of the library as an educational institution is best expressed in the formula ' self-development in an atmosphere of freedom'.* * *= self-actualisation [self-actualization, -USA], self-development.Ex: Self-actualization or the need to realize one's potential -- training, education and promotion all play their parts in this need.
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68 autoritario
adj.1 authoritative, powerful, commanding, dominant.Se me pasó el bus I missed the bus.2 authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial, domineering.* * *► adjetivo1 authoritarian* * *(f. - autoritaria)adj.* * *autoritario, -aADJ SM / F authoritarian* * *- ria adjetivo authoritarian* * *= authoritarian, imperious, assertive, dictatorial, authoritative, controlling, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], peremptory, overbearing.Ex. Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex. However, her strong-mindedness, dictatorial tactics, and attempts to dominate her teachers and staff have made her many enemies.Ex. While the operating instructions must be regarded as authoritative, they should not be seen as sacrosanct tablets of stone.Ex. The implications here are that the organizational climate must be nurturing rather than coercive, empowering rather than controlling.Ex. Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex. The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.Ex. Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.* * *- ria adjetivo authoritarian* * *= authoritarian, imperious, assertive, dictatorial, authoritative, controlling, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], peremptory, overbearing.Ex: Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.
Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: However, her strong-mindedness, dictatorial tactics, and attempts to dominate her teachers and staff have made her many enemies.Ex: While the operating instructions must be regarded as authoritative, they should not be seen as sacrosanct tablets of stone.Ex: The implications here are that the organizational climate must be nurturing rather than coercive, empowering rather than controlling.Ex: Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex: The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.Ex: Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.* * *1 ‹gobierno/doctrina› authoritarian2 ‹persona/carácter› authoritarian* * *
autoritario◊ - ria adjetivo
authoritarian
autoritario,-a adjetivo authoritarian
' autoritario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
autoritaria
English:
authoritarian
- authoritative
- masterful
- overbearing
- assertive
- commanding
* * *autoritario, -a♦ adj1. [persona] authoritarian2. [gobierno] authoritarian♦ nm,fauthoritarian* * *adj authoritarian* * *autoritario, - ria adj: authoritarian -
69 bar con terraza
(n.) = curbside cafe, kerbside cafe, terrace barEx. Alongside the bus stations, passengers will need convenience stores, supermarkets, coffee shops and curbside cafes.Ex. The city has more than 500 kerbside cafés contributing to the vibrant, dynamic and attractive atmosphere of the streets.Ex. Guests can unwind with a soak in the outdoor heated pool or sunbathe with a drink on the terrace bar.* * *(n.) = curbside cafe, kerbside cafe, terrace barEx: Alongside the bus stations, passengers will need convenience stores, supermarkets, coffee shops and curbside cafes.
Ex: The city has more than 500 kerbside cafés contributing to the vibrant, dynamic and attractive atmosphere of the streets.Ex: Guests can unwind with a soak in the outdoor heated pool or sunbathe with a drink on the terrace bar. -
70 barrabasada
f.dirty trick, low trick, stupid thing, thoughtless action.* * *1 dirty trick* * *SF mischief, piece of mischief* * *femenino (fam) prank* * *= dirty trick, prank.Ex. The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.Ex. The writer discusses the pranks and lies that are practiced on April Fools' Day around the world.----* estar tramando alguna barrabasada = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* hacer barrabasadas = play + pranks.* * *femenino (fam) prank* * *= dirty trick, prank.Ex: The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.
Ex: The writer discusses the pranks and lies that are practiced on April Fools' Day around the world.* estar tramando alguna barrabasada = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* hacer barrabasadas = play + pranks.* * *1 ( fam)(disparate): ¡pero no digas barrabasadas! don't talk nonsense! o ( BrE) rubbish!¡mira qué barrabasada has hecho aquí! look at the mess you've made of this! ( colloq)2 ( fam) (travesura) prankseguro que preparan alguna barrabasada I bet they're up to no good* * *
barrabasada sustantivo femenino (fam) prank;
* * *barrabasada nfFamhacer una barrabasada a alguien to do something nasty to sb3. [disparate]¿cómo se te pudo ocurrir semejante barrabasada? whatever put such a stupid idea into your head?;sus declaraciones han sido una verdadera barrabasada what she said was utter nonsense* * *f fammean trick -
71 bellacada
f.1 a nest of rogues, a set of villains.2 knavery, roguery.3 dirty trick, mean thing.* * *= dirty trick.Ex. The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.* * *= dirty trick.Ex: The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.
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72 bellaquería
f.1 fiendish trick, knavery, dirty trick, mean trick.2 rascality, knavery, roguery.* * *1 wickedness, roguery* * *SF1) (=acto) dirty trick2) (=cualidad) (=maldad) wickedness; (=astucia) cunning, slyness* * *= dirty trick.Ex. The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.* * *= dirty trick.Ex: The end of one-party rule has brought chaos to Mexico as three political parties jockey for power in an atmosphere rife with recriminations and dirty tricks.
* * *villainy, scoundrelly actes incapaz de una bellaquería así he's incapable of such villainy o such a scoundrelly act* * *bellaquería nfLiterario1. [cualidad] wickedness, villainy* * *f rascally trick -
73 bolsa de aire caliente
(n.) = pocket of warm airEx. Hang gliders weighing hundreds of pounds with their gear can keep aloft for hours at a time by 'thermals' -- pockets of warm air rising into the atmosphere.* * *(n.) = pocket of warm airEx: Hang gliders weighing hundreds of pounds with their gear can keep aloft for hours at a time by 'thermals' -- pockets of warm air rising into the atmosphere.
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74 bombo
adj.1 dumbfounded, stunned.2 tasteless, insipid.3 stupid, thick.m.1 bass drum (Music).2 hype (informal) (elogio).a bombo y platillo with a lot of hypele están dando mucho bombo a la nueva película the new film is getting a lot of hype3 drum (Tec).4 exaggerated praise, publicity, pompous praise.5 barge.6 bowler hat.* * *1 (tambor) bass drum2 (elogio) build-up, hype3 (para sorteo) drum\a bombo y platillo with a great song and dancedar bombo to praise excessivelyhacer un bombo a alguien to get somebody pregnant* * *1. ADJ1) (=aturdido) dumbfounded, stunned2) LAm (=tibio) lukewarm4) Méx [carne] bad, off2. SM1) (Mús) bass drumtengo la cabeza como un bombo — my head's throbbing o buzzing
- estar con bombo- hacer un bombo a una chicaponer a algn bombo — Méx * (=insultar) to hurl insults at sb; (=golpear) to hit sb
2) [en sorteos] drum3) * (=elogio exagerado) exaggerated praise; (Teat, Cine) hype *4) Cono Sur- mandar a algn al bomboirse al bombo — to come to grief, fail
5) (Náut) barge, lighter6) Caribe (=sombrero) bowler hat, derby (EEUU)* * *1) (Mús) ( instrumento) bass drum; ( músico) bass drummercon bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo — with a great fanfare
darle bombo a algo: se le ha dado mucho bombo a la película — the movie's been given a lot of hype (colloq)
2) ( de sorteo) drum* * *= puffery, fanfare.Ex. This was not meant to be a piece of puffery designed to provide an ego boost for Balzac: the convivial atmosphere was contagious and he spoke with complete sincerity.Ex. The recommendations were accepted without fanfare.----* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* anunciar a bombo y platillo = trumpet.* bombo publicitario = media hype.* con mucho bombo = ceremoniously.* hacerle un bombo a Alguien = knock + Alguien + up.* promocionar a bombo y platillo = hype.* sin bombo(s) ni platillo(s) = without much ado.* * *1) (Mús) ( instrumento) bass drum; ( músico) bass drummercon bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo — with a great fanfare
darle bombo a algo: se le ha dado mucho bombo a la película — the movie's been given a lot of hype (colloq)
2) ( de sorteo) drum* * *= puffery, fanfare.Ex: This was not meant to be a piece of puffery designed to provide an ego boost for Balzac: the convivial atmosphere was contagious and he spoke with complete sincerity.
Ex: The recommendations were accepted without fanfare.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* anunciar a bombo y platillo = trumpet.* bombo publicitario = media hype.* con mucho bombo = ceremoniously.* hacerle un bombo a Alguien = knock + Alguien + up.* promocionar a bombo y platillo = hype.* sin bombo(s) ni platillo(s) = without much ado.* * *tengo la cabeza como un bombo my head's thumping, I've (got) a splitting headachecon bombos y platillos or ( Esp) a bombo y platillo with a great fanfareel pacto se firmó con bombos y platillos a great song and dance was made about the signing of the treatydarle bombo a algo: se le ha dado mucho bombo a la película the movie's been given a lot of hype ( colloq)darse bombo to blow one's own trumpetB (de un sorteo) drumC1( RPl fam) (de una mujer embarazada): le hizo un bombo he got her in the family way o the club ( colloq)tenía un bombo de película she was huge* * *
bombo sustantivo masculino
1 (Mús) ( instrumento) bass drum;
( músico) bass drummer;
con bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo with a great fanfare;
darle bombo a algo to give sth a lot of hype (colloq)
2 ( de sorteo) drum
bombo sustantivo masculino
1 Mús bass drum
2 (de un sorteo) lottery drum
3 vulgar (vientre de una mujer embarazada) belly
♦ Locuciones: figurado a bombo y platillo: lo anunciaremos a bombo y platillo, we'll make a great song and dance about it
familiar darse mucho bombo, to blow one's own trumpet
' bombo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
maza
English:
build-up
- hype
- song
- write up
- red
* * *bombo1 nm1. [instrumento musical] bass drum;Famtengo la cabeza como un bombo my head is throbbing2. [músico] bass drum (player)3. [para sorteo] drumle están dando mucho bombo a la nueva película the new movie is getting a lot of hype, they're really hyping the new movie;le gusta mucho darse bombo he's always blowing his own trumpet;a bombo y platillo with a lot of hype5. Tec drumestar con bombo to be up the spout, Br to be up the duff7. CompRP Famirse al bombo to fail, to come to nothing;mandar a alguien al bombo to bump sb offbombo2, -a adjCuba1. [tibio] lukewarm2. [insípido] weak* * *mdar bombo a algo fam hype sth up fam ;darse bombo fam blow one’s own trumpet fam ;a bombo y platillo fam with a great song and dance fam, with a lot of hoo-ha fam ;tengo la cabeza como un bombo fig my head is splitting2 TÉC drum3 fig famde embarazada bump* * *bombo nm1) : bass drumcon bombos y platillos: with great fanfare* * *bombo n1. (instrumento) bass drum2. (caja redonda) drum -
75 buitre
adj.greedy (informal).m.vulture.* * *1 (ave y persona) vulture* * *1.SM (Orn) vulture2.SMF * (=persona gorrona) scrounger ** * *masculino (Zool) vulture; ( persona avariciosa) vulture* * *= vulture, buzzard.Ex. During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.Ex. Animals profiled include buzzards, moths, leeches, jellyfish, snakes, slugs, and toads.----* buitre cultural = culture vulture.* * *masculino (Zool) vulture; ( persona avariciosa) vulture* * *= vulture, buzzard.Ex: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.
Ex: Animals profiled include buzzards, moths, leeches, jellyfish, snakes, slugs, and toads.* buitre cultural = culture vulture.* * *1 ( Zool) vulture* * *
buitre sustantivo masculino
vulture
buitre sustantivo masculino
1 Zool vulture
2 fig pey (persona aprovechada y egoísta) vulture
' buitre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
garra
English:
vulture
* * *♦ adjFames muy buitre [con la comida] he's a greedy pig;[con los amigos, padres] he's a real scrounger; [con las chicas] he's a real lech♦ nm1. [ave] vulturebuitre leonado griffon vulture;buitre monje black vulture2. [persona] [con la comida] greedy pig;[con los amigos, padres] scrounger; [con las chicas] lech* * *m ZO vulture* * *buitre nm: vulture* * *buitre n vulture -
76 bullicio
m.1 hustle and bustle.2 noise, riot, bustling, frolic.* * *1 (ruido) noise, racket2 (tumulto) bustle, hustle and bustle, hurly-burly* * *SM1) (=ruido) din, hubbub2) (=actividad) activity, bustle3) (=confusión) confusion4) (=disturbio) disturbance* * *a) ( ruido) racket, noiseb) (jaleo, actividad)* * *= bustle, hustle and bustle, hubbub, hurly-burly.Ex. The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex. The article ' Hustle and bustle or solemn silence?' argues that changes in society require a re-examination of the library's role.Ex. And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.Ex. No, the hurly-burly of politics holds no enchantment for me, I in fact have a deep rooted scepticism and I am disillusioned about politics.* * *a) ( ruido) racket, noiseb) (jaleo, actividad)* * *= bustle, hustle and bustle, hubbub, hurly-burly.Ex: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.
Ex: The article ' Hustle and bustle or solemn silence?' argues that changes in society require a re-examination of the library's role.Ex: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.Ex: No, the hurly-burly of politics holds no enchantment for me, I in fact have a deep rooted scepticism and I am disillusioned about politics.* * *2(jaleo, actividad): el bullicio de la gran ciudad the hustle and bustle of the city, the hurly-burly of city life* * *
bullicio sustantivo masculino
b) ( actividad):
bullicio sustantivo masculino hubbub
' bullicio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
animación
- bronca
English:
action
- activity
- bustle
- commotion
- hustle
* * *bullicio nm1. [de ciudad, mercado] hustle and bustle2. [de multitud] hubbub* * *m1 ( ruido) hubbub, din2 ( actividad) bustle* * *bullicio nm1) : ruckus, uproar2) : hustle and bustle* * *bullicio n1. (ruido) noise / racket2. (actividad) hustle and bustle -
77 cafetería con terraza
(n.) = curbside cafe, kerbside cafeEx. Alongside the bus stations, passengers will need convenience stores, supermarkets, coffee shops and curbside cafes.Ex. The city has more than 500 kerbside cafés contributing to the vibrant, dynamic and attractive atmosphere of the streets.* * *(n.) = curbside cafe, kerbside cafeEx: Alongside the bus stations, passengers will need convenience stores, supermarkets, coffee shops and curbside cafes.
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78 calmado
adj.1 quiet, calm.2 unruffled, calm, waveless, windless.past part.past participle of spanish verb: calmar.* * *(f. - calmada)adj.* * *ADJ calmsería mejor esperar a que las cosas estén más calmadas — it would be better to wait until things have calmed down o are calmer
* * *= cool [cooler -comp., coolest -sup.], unhurried, quiet [quieter -comp., quietest -sup.], calm [calmer -comp., calmest -sup.], tranquil, serene, chilled out.Ex. It is the cool and perfectly proper expression of a confident professionalism, still only faintly discernible.Ex. While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.Ex. Properly read, live literature -- even the quietest or most light-hearted -- may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.Ex. Her calm confident eyes silently invited him to relieve his mind, and he could not resist the temptation.Ex. Sudak is one of the most beautiful and tranquil locales on the Black Sea coast.Ex. The hysteria about the usefulness of microcomputers to libraries is unprecedented in the normally serene and predictable library environment.Ex. He is very chattery when he wants to be, and the rest of the time really chilled out and very rarely stressed.* * *= cool [cooler -comp., coolest -sup.], unhurried, quiet [quieter -comp., quietest -sup.], calm [calmer -comp., calmest -sup.], tranquil, serene, chilled out.Ex: It is the cool and perfectly proper expression of a confident professionalism, still only faintly discernible.
Ex: While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.Ex: Properly read, live literature -- even the quietest or most light-hearted -- may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.Ex: Her calm confident eyes silently invited him to relieve his mind, and he could not resist the temptation.Ex: Sudak is one of the most beautiful and tranquil locales on the Black Sea coast.Ex: The hysteria about the usefulness of microcomputers to libraries is unprecedented in the normally serene and predictable library environment.Ex: He is very chattery when he wants to be, and the rest of the time really chilled out and very rarely stressed. -
79 camaradería
f.comradeship, companionship, fellowship, fraternity.* * *1 (gen) companionship, friendship, camaraderie2 PLÍTICA comradeship* * *SF [en partido político] comradeship; [entre amigos] camaraderie, matiness *; [en deportes] camaraderie, team spirit* * *femenino camaraderie, comradeshipuna comida de camaradería — (CS) a reunion dinner, an alumni dinner (AmE)
* * *= camaraderie, collegiality, conviviality.Ex. The sense of camaraderie experienced in meeting with other devotees is not unworthy of some kind of celebration.Ex. In the name of collegiality, students are victimized, considerable intellectual resources are being squandered, and the general public is deliberately misled.Ex. Alcohol in moderation is effective in reducing stress and may increase overall affective expression, happiness, euphoria, conviviality, & carefree feelings.----* camaradería de grupo = group ride.* * *femenino camaraderie, comradeshipuna comida de camaradería — (CS) a reunion dinner, an alumni dinner (AmE)
* * *= camaraderie, collegiality, conviviality.Ex: The sense of camaraderie experienced in meeting with other devotees is not unworthy of some kind of celebration.
Ex: In the name of collegiality, students are victimized, considerable intellectual resources are being squandered, and the general public is deliberately misled.Ex: Alcohol in moderation is effective in reducing stress and may increase overall affective expression, happiness, euphoria, conviviality, & carefree feelings.* camaradería de grupo = group ride.* * *camaraderie, comradeshipun ambiente de camaradería a friendly atmosphere, an atmosphere of camaraderieuna comida de camaradería (CS); a reunion meal, an old boys'/old girls' dinner, an alumni dinner ( AmE)* * *
camaradería sustantivo femenino
camaraderie, comradeship
camaradería sustantivo femenino camaraderie, friendship: entre los miembros del sindicato hay mucha camaradería, there is a lot of comradeship among the union members
' camaradería' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ambiente
English:
camaraderie
- comradeship
- fellowship
- fellow
* * *camaradería nfcamaraderie;en la oficina reina la camaradería everyone's very friendly in the office;se tratan con camaradería they're very friendly to one another* * *f camaraderie, comradeship* * *camaradería nf: camaraderie -
80 camuflar
v.to camouflage.* * *1 to camouflage2 figurado to hide, cover up* * ** * *1.verbo transitivo <tanques/contrabando> to camouflage; < intenciones> to disguise2.* * *= camouflage, disguise, dress + Nombre + up.Ex. While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.Ex. But when the other approaches were examined and analyzed with care, it turned out that another 16 percent were disguised subject searches.Ex. The feeling is that, however tactfully you dress it up, the United States had it coming.----* camuflar Algo = wrap + Nombre + up in.* * *1.verbo transitivo <tanques/contrabando> to camouflage; < intenciones> to disguise2.* * *= camouflage, disguise, dress + Nombre + up.Ex: While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.
Ex: But when the other approaches were examined and analyzed with care, it turned out that another 16 percent were disguised subject searches.Ex: The feeling is that, however tactfully you dress it up, the United States had it coming.* camuflar Algo = wrap + Nombre + up in.* * *camuflar [A1 ]vt‹tanques/contrabando› to camouflage; ‹intenciones› to disguise; ‹error› to cover up«soldado» to camouflage oneself; «animal» to be camouflaged* * *
camuflar ( conjugate camuflar) verbo transitivo ‹tanques/contrabando› to camouflage;
‹ intenciones› to disguise
camuflarse verbo pronominal [ persona] to camouflage oneself;
[ animal] to camouflage itself
camuflar verbo transitivo to camouflage
' camuflar' also found in these entries:
English:
camouflage
* * *♦ vt[tropas, tanque] to camouflage; [intenciones] to disguise, to conceal;camufló el maletín robado entre el resto del equipaje he concealed the stolen briefcase among the rest of the luggage♦ See also the pronominal verb camuflarse* * *v/t camouflage* * *
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