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1 banking scandal

Деловая лексика: скандал в банковской сфере

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > banking scandal
2 banking scandal

банковский скандал

Politics english-russian dictionary > banking scandal
3 scandal

n

скандал

to be a party to a scandal — быть замешанным в скандале

to be embroiled in a financing scandal — быть замешанным в финансовом скандале

to become embroiled in a stock market scandal — оказываться замешанным в скандале на фондовой бирже

to cause a scandal — вызывать скандал

to distance smb from a scandal — ограждать кого-л. от скандала

to give rise to a scandal — вызывать скандал

to hush up a scandal — замять скандал

to uncover a financial scandal — раскрывать финансовый скандал

to unravel a scandal — расследовать все подробности скандального дела

- arms-to-Iran scandal
- at the height of the scandal
- banking scandal
- bribery scandal
- corruption scandal
- financial scandal
- in the wake of a share-dealing scandal
- mushrooming scandal
- political scandal
- reverberations from the scandal
- scandal on top of scandal
- scandal rocking the political boat
- share dealing scandal
- social scandal
- the spy scandal has come to light
- Watergate Scandal

Politics english-russian dictionary > scandal
4 банковский скандал

banking scandal

Русско-английский политический словарь > банковский скандал
5 скандал в банковской сфере

Business: banking scandal

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > скандал в банковской сфере
6 open

open ['əʊpən]

ouvert ⇒ 1 (a)-(d), 1 (n), 1 (o), 1 (q)-(s) découvert ⇒ 1 (e) dégagé ⇒ 1 (g) vacant ⇒ 1 (h) libre ⇒ 1 (h) non résolu ⇒ 1 (k) franc ⇒ 1 (n) ouvrir ⇒ 2 (a)-(g), 3 (d) déboucher ⇒ 2 (a) commencer ⇒ 2 (e), 3 (e) engager ⇒ 2 (e) dégager ⇒ 2 (g) s'ouvrir ⇒ 3 (a)-(c)

1 adjective

(a) (not shut → window, cupboard, suitcase, jar, box, sore, valve) ouvert;

∎ her eyes were slightly open/wide open ses yeux étaient entrouverts/grands ouverts;

∎ he kicked the door open il a ouvert la porte d'un coup de pied;

∎ the panels slide open les panneaux s'ouvrent en coulissant;

∎ to smash/lever sth open ouvrir qch en le fracassant/à l'aide d'un levier;

∎ I can't get the bottle open je n'arrive pas à ouvrir la bouteille;

∎ there's a bottle already open in the fridge il y a une bouteille entamée dans le frigo;

∎ you won't need the key, the door's open tu n'auras pas besoin de la clef, la porte est ouverte

(b) (not fastened → coat, fly, packet) ouvert;

∎ his shirt was open to the waist sa chemise était ouverte ou déboutonnée jusqu'à la ceinture;

∎ his shirt was open at the neck le col de sa chemise était ouvert;

∎ her blouse hung open son chemisier était déboutonné;

∎ the wrapping had been torn open l'emballage avait été arraché ou déchiré

(c) (spread apart, unfolded → arms, book, magazine, umbrella) ouvert; (→ newspaper) ouvert, déplié; (→ legs, knees) écarté;

∎ the book lay open at page 6 le livre était ouvert à la page 6;

∎ I dropped the coin into his open hand or palm j'ai laissé tomber la pièce de monnaie dans le creux de sa main;

∎ the seams had split open les coutures avaient craqué;

∎ he ran into my open arms il s'est précipité dans mes bras

(d) (for business) ouvert;

∎ I couldn't find a bank open je n'ai pas pu trouver une banque qui soit ouverte;

∎ are you open on Saturdays? ouvrez-vous le samedi?;

∎ we're open for business as usual nous sommes ouverts comme à l'habitude;

∎ open to the public (museum etc) ouvert ou accessible au public;

∎ open late ouvert en nocturne

(e) (not covered → carriage, wagon, bus) découvert; (→ car) décapoté; (→ grave) ouvert; (→ boat) ouvert, non ponté; (→ courtyard, sewer) à ciel ouvert;

∎ the passengers sat on the open deck les passagers étaient assis sur le pont;

∎ the wine should be left open to breathe il faut laisser la bouteille ouverte pour que le vin puisse respirer

(f) (not enclosed → hillside, plain)

∎ the shelter was open on three sides l'abri était ouvert sur trois côtés;

∎ the hill was open to the elements la colline était exposée à tous les éléments;

∎ our neighbourhood lacks open space notre quartier manque d'espaces verts;

∎ the wide open spaces of Texas les grands espaces du Texas;

∎ shanty towns sprang up on every scrap of open ground des bidonvilles ont surgi sur la moindre parcelle de terrain vague;

∎ they were attacked in open country ils ont été attaqués en rase campagne;

∎ open countryside stretched away to the horizon la campagne s'étendait à perte de vue;

∎ open grazing land pâturages mpl non clôturés;

∎ ahead lay a vast stretch of open water au loin s'étendait une vaste étendue d'eau;

∎ in the open air en plein air;

∎ nothing beats life in the open air il n'y a rien de mieux que la vie au grand air;

∎ he took to the open road il a pris la route;

∎ it'll do 150 on the open road elle monte à 150 sur l'autoroute;

∎ the open sea la haute mer, le large

(g) (unobstructed → road, passage) dégagé; (→ mountain pass) ouvert, praticable; (→ waterway) ouvert à la navigation; (→ view) dégagé;

∎ only one lane on the bridge is open il n'y a qu'une voie ouverte à la circulation sur le pont

(h) (unoccupied, available → job) vacant; (→ period of time) libre;

∎ we have two positions open nous avons deux postes à pourvoir;

∎ I'll keep this Friday open for you je vous réserverai ce vendredi;

∎ she likes to keep her weekends open elle préfère ne pas faire de projets pour le week-end;

∎ it's the only course of action open to us c'est la seule chose que nous puissions faire;

∎ she used every opportunity open to her elle a profité de toutes les occasions qui se présentaient à elle;

∎ he wants to keep his options open il ne veut pas s'engager

(i) (unrestricted → competition) ouvert (à tous); (→ meeting, trial) public; (→ society) ouvert, démocratique;

∎ the contest is not open to company employees le concours n'est pas ouvert au personnel de la société;

∎ club membership is open to anyone aucune condition particulière n'est requise pour devenir membre du club;

∎ a career open to very few une carrière accessible à très peu de gens ou très fermée;

∎ there are few positions of responsibility open to immigrants les immigrés ont rarement accès aux postes de responsabilité;

∎ the field is wide open for someone with your talents pour quelqu'un d'aussi doué que vous, ce domaine offre des possibilités quasi illimitées;

∎ to extend an open invitation to sb inviter qn à venir chez soi quand il le souhaite;

∎ it's an open invitation to tax-dodgers/thieves c'est une invitation à la fraude fiscale/aux voleurs;

∎ American familiar Reno was a pretty open town in those days à cette époque, Reno était aux mains des hors-la-loi^□ ;

∎ they have an open marriage ils forment un couple très libre

(j) (unprotected, unguarded → flank, fire) ouvert; (→ wiring) non protégé;

∎ the two countries share miles of open border les deux pays sont séparés par des kilomètres de frontière non matérialisée;

∎ Sport he missed an open goal il n'y avait pas de défenseurs, et il a raté le but;

∎ to lay oneself open to criticism prêter le flanc à la critique

(k) (undecided → question) non résolu, non tranché;

∎ the election is still wide open l'élection n'est pas encore jouée;

∎ it's still an open question whether he'll resign or not on ne sait toujours pas s'il va démissionner;

∎ I prefer to leave the matter open je préfère laisser cette question en suspens;

∎ he wanted to leave the date open il n'a pas voulu fixer de date

(l) (liable)

∎ his speech is open to misunderstanding son discours peut prêter à confusion;

∎ the prices are not open to negotiation les prix ne sont pas négociables;

∎ the plan is open to modification le projet n'a pas encore été finalisé;

∎ it's open to debate whether she knew about it or not on peut se demander si elle était au courant;

∎ open to doubt douteux

(m) (receptive)

∎ to be open to suggestions être ouvert aux suggestions;

∎ I don't want to go but I'm open to persuasion je ne veux pas y aller mais je pourrais me laisser persuader;

∎ I try to keep an open mind about such things j'essaie de ne pas avoir de préjugés sur ces questions;

∎ open to any reasonable offer disposé à considérer toute offre raisonnable

(n) (candid → person, smile, countenance) ouvert, franc (franche); (→ discussion) franc (franche);

∎ let's be open with each other soyons francs l'un avec l'autre;

∎ they weren't very open about their intentions ils se sont montrés assez discrets en ce qui concerne leurs intentions;

∎ he is open about his homosexuality il ne cache pas son homosexualité

(o) (blatant → contempt, criticism, conflict, disagreement) ouvert; (→ attempt) non dissimulé; (→ scandal) public; (→ rivalry) déclaré;

∎ her open dislike son aversion déclarée;

∎ the country is in a state of open civil war le pays est en état de véritable guerre civile;

∎ they are in open revolt ils sont en révolte ouverte;

∎ they acted in open violation of the treaty ce qu'ils ont fait constitue une violation flagrante du traité;

∎ they showed an open disregard for the law ils ont fait preuve d'un manque de respect flagrant face à la loi;

∎ it's an open admission of guilt cela équivaut à un aveu

(p) (loose → weave) lâche

(q) Sport (play → free-flowing) ouvert, dégagé

(r) Linguistics (vowel, syllable) ouvert

(s) Electricity (circuit) ouvert

(t) British Finance (cheque) non barré

(u) Music (string) à vide

2 transitive verb

(a) (window, lock, shop, eyes, border) ouvrir; (wound) rouvrir; (bottle, can) ouvrir, déboucher; (wine) déboucher;

∎ open quotations or inverted commas ouvrez les guillemets;

∎ she opened her eyes very wide elle ouvrit grand les yeux, elle écarquilla les yeux;

∎ they plan to open the border to refugees ils projettent d'ouvrir la frontière aux réfugiés;

∎ Photography open the aperture one more stop ouvrez d'un diaphragme de plus;

∎ figurative to open one's heart to sb se confier à qn;

∎ we must open our minds to new ideas nous devons être ouverts aux idées nouvelles

(b) (unfasten → coat, envelope, gift, collar) ouvrir

(c) (unfold, spread apart → book, umbrella, penknife, arms, hand) ouvrir; (→ newspaper) ouvrir, déplier; (→ legs, knees) écarter

(d) (pierce → hole) percer; (→ breach) ouvrir; (→ way, passage) ouvrir, frayer;

∎ to open a road through the jungle ouvrir une route à travers la jungle;

∎ the agreement opens the way for peace l'accord va mener à la paix

(e) (start → campaign, discussion, account, trial) ouvrir, commencer; (→ negotiations) ouvrir, engager; (→ conversation) engager, entamer; Banking & Finance (→ account, loan) ouvrir;

∎ her new film opened the festival son dernier film a ouvert le festival;

∎ to open a file on sb ouvrir un dossier sur qn;

∎ to open fire (on or at sb) ouvrir le feu (sur qn);

∎ to open the bidding (in bridge) ouvrir (les enchères);

∎ to open the betting (in poker) lancer les enchères;

∎ Finance to open a line of credit ouvrir un crédit;

∎ to open Parliament ouvrir la session du Parlement;

∎ Law to open the case exposer les faits

(f) (set up → shop, business) ouvrir; (inaugurate → hospital, airport, library) ouvrir, inaugurer

(g) (clear, unblock → road, lane, passage) dégager; (→ mountain pass) ouvrir

3 intransitive verb

(a) (door, window) (s')ouvrir; (suitcase, valve, padlock, eyes) s'ouvrir;

∎ the window opens outwards la fenêtre (s')ouvre vers l'extérieur;

∎ open wide! ouvrez grand!;

∎ to open, press down and twist pour ouvrir, appuyez et tournez;

∎ both rooms open onto the corridor les deux chambres donnent ou ouvrent sur le couloir;

∎ figurative the heavens opened and we got drenched il s'est mis à tomber des trombes d'eau et on s'est fait tremper

(b) (unfold, spread apart → book, umbrella, parachute) s'ouvrir; (→ bud, leaf) s'ouvrir, s'épanouir;

∎ a new life opened before her une nouvelle vie s'ouvrait devant elle

(c) (gape → chasm) s'ouvrir

(d) (for business) ouvrir;

∎ what time do you open on Sundays? à quelle heure ouvrez-vous le dimanche?;

∎ the doors open at 8 p.m. les portes ouvrent à 20 heures;

∎ to open late ouvrir en nocturne

(e) (start → campaign, meeting, discussion, concert, play, story) commencer;

∎ the book opens with a murder le livre commence par un meurtre;

∎ the hunting season opens in September la chasse ouvre en septembre;

∎ she opened with a statement of the association's goals elle commença par une présentation des buts de l'association;

∎ the film opens next week le film sort la semaine prochaine;

∎ Theatre when are you opening? quand aura lieu la première?;

∎ when it opened on Broadway, the play flopped lorsqu'elle est sortie à Broadway, la pièce a fait un four;

∎ the Dow Jones opened at 2461 le Dow Jones a ouvert à 2461;

∎ to open with two clubs (in bridge) ouvrir de deux trèfles

4 noun

(a) (outdoors, open air)

∎ (out) in the open (gen) en plein air, dehors; (in countryside) au grand air;

∎ eating (out) in the open gives me an appetite manger au grand air me donne de l'appétit;

∎ to sleep in the open dormir à la belle étoile

(b) (public eye)

∎ to bring sth (out) into the open exposer ou étaler qch au grand jour;

∎ the riot brought the instability of the regime out into the open l'émeute a révélé l'instabilité du régime;

∎ the conflict finally came out into the open le conflit a finalement éclaté au grand jour

(c) Sport open m;

∎ the British Open (golf) l'open m ou le tournoi open de Grande-Bretagne;

∎ the French Open (tennis) Roland-Garros

►► Banking open account compte m ouvert;

open bar buvette f gratuite, bar m gratuit;

Banking open cheque chèque m ouvert ou non barré;

Military & Politics open city ville f ouverte;

School open classroom classe f primaire à activités libres;

Stock Exchange open contract position f ouverte;

Finance open credit crédit m à découvert;

British open day journée f portes ouvertes;

Economics open economy économie f ouverte;

open house American (open day) journée f portes ouvertes; (party) grande fête f;

∎ British to keep open house tenir table ouverte;

open inquiry enquête f publique;

British open learning enseignement m à la carte (par correspondance ou à temps partiel);

open letter lettre f ouverte;

∎ an open letter to the President une lettre ouverte au Président;

open market marché m libre;

∎ to buy sth on the open market acheter qch sur le marché libre;

∎ Stock Exchange to buy shares on the open market acheter des actions en Bourse;

open mike = période pendant laquelle les clients d'un café-théâtre ou d'un bar peuvent chanter ou raconter des histoires drôles au micro;

open mesh mailles fpl lâches;

Stock Exchange open money market marché m libre des capitaux;

Stock Exchange open outcry criée f;

Stock Exchange open outcry system système m de criée;

open pattern motif m aéré;

Insurance open policy police f flottante;

Stock Exchange open position position f ouverte;

American Politics open primary = élection primaire américaine ouverte aux non-inscrits d'un parti;

open prison prison f ouverte;

open sandwich (gen) tartine f; (cocktail food) canapé m;

open season saison f;

∎ the open season for hunting la saison de la chasse;

∎ figurative the tabloid papers have declared open season on the private lives of rock stars les journaux à scandale se sont mis à traquer les stars du rock dans leur vie privée;

Aviation & Theatre open seating places fpl non réservées;

British open secret secret m de Polichinelle;

∎ it's an open secret that Alison will get the job c'est Alison qui aura le poste, ce n'est un secret pour personne;

open sesame

1 exclamation

sésame, ouvre-toi!

2 noun

British (means to success) sésame m;

∎ good A level results aren't necessarily an open sesame to university de bons résultats aux "A levels" n'ouvrent pas forcément la porte de l'université;

Industry open shop British (open to non-union members) = entreprise ne pratiquant pas le monopole d'embauche; American (with no union) établissement m sans syndicat;

open ticket billet m open;

Sport open tournament (tournoi m) open m;

British Open University = enseignement universitaire par correspondance doublé d'émissions de télévision ou de radio;

Law open verdict verdict m de décès sans cause déterminée

➲ open out

1 intransitive verb

(a) (unfold → bud, petals) s'ouvrir, s'épanouir; (→ parachute) s'ouvrir; (→ sail) se gonfler;

∎ the sofa opens out into a bed le canapé est convertible en lit;

∎ the doors open out onto a terrace les portes donnent ou s'ouvrent sur une terrasse

(b) (lie → vista, valley) s'étendre, s'ouvrir;

∎ miles of wheatfields opened out before us des champs de blé s'étendaient devant nous à perte de vue

(c) (widen → path, stream) s'élargir;

∎ the river opens out into a lake la rivière se jette dans un lac;

∎ the trail finally opens out onto a plateau la piste débouche sur un plateau

(d) British figurative (become less reserved) s'ouvrir;

∎ he opened out after a few drinks quelques verres ont suffi à le faire sortir de sa réserve

2 separable transitive verb

(unfold → newspaper, deck chair, fan) ouvrir;

∎ the peacock opened out its tail le paon a fait la roue

➲ open up

1 intransitive verb

(a) (unlock the door) ouvrir;

∎ open up or I'll call the police! ouvrez, sinon j'appelle la police!;

∎ open up in there! ouvrez, là-dedans!

(b) (become available → possibility) s'ouvrir;

∎ we may have a position opening up in May il se peut que nous ayons un poste disponible en mai;

∎ new markets are opening up de nouveaux marchés sont en train de s'ouvrir

(c) (for business → shop, branch etc) (s')ouvrir;

∎ a new hotel opens up every week un nouvel hôtel ouvre ses portes chaque semaine

(d) (start firing → guns) faire feu, tirer; (→ troops, person) ouvrir le feu, se mettre à tirer

(e) (become less reserved → person) s'ouvrir; (→ discussion) s'animer;

∎ he won't open up even to me il ne s'ouvre pas, même à moi;

∎ he needs to open up about his feelings il a besoin de dire ce qu'il a sur le cœur ou de s'épancher;

∎ I got her to open up about her doubts j'ai réussi à la convaincre de me faire part de ses doutes

(f) (become interesting) devenir intéressant;

∎ things are beginning to open up in my field of research ça commence à bouger dans mon domaine de recherche;

∎ the game opened up in the last half le match est devenu plus ouvert après la mi-temps

2 separable transitive verb

(a) (crate, gift, bag, tomb) ouvrir;

∎ we're opening up the summer cottage this weekend nous ouvrons la maison de campagne ce week-end;

∎ the sleeping bag will dry faster if you open it up le sac de couchage séchera plus vite si tu l'ouvres

(b) (for business) ouvrir;

∎ each morning, Lucy opened up the shop chaque matin, Lucy ouvrait la boutique;

∎ he wants to open up a travel agency il veut ouvrir une agence de voyages

(c) (for development → isolated region) désenclaver; (→ quarry, oilfield) ouvrir, commencer l'exploitation de; (→ new markets) ouvrir;

∎ irrigation will open up new land for agriculture l'irrigation permettra la mise en culture de nouvelles terres;

∎ the airport opened up the island for tourism l'aéroport a ouvert l'île au tourisme;

∎ a discovery which opens up new fields of research une découverte qui crée de nouveaux domaines de recherche;

∎ the policy opened up possibilities for closer cooperation la politique a créé les conditions d'une coopération plus étroite

(d) familiar (accelerate)

∎ he opened it or her up il a accéléré à fond

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > open
7 atención

intj.

attention, pay attention.

f.

1 attention, care, concentration, dedication.

2 fine gesture, attention, courtesy, polite act.

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atención

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) attention

■ le encanta ser el centro de la atención he loves being the centre of attention

■ lo hace sólo para que le prestes atención she's only doing it to get attention

■ es imposible atraer su atención it's impossible to get his attention

2 (detalle) nice thought

■ fue una atención por su parte it was a nice thought, it was very kind of him

► interjección ¡atención!

1 (gen) your attention please!; (cuidado) watch out!, look out!

■ ¡atención a los dedos! mind your fingers!

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a la atención de alguien (en cartas) for the attention of somebody

colmar muchas atenciones con alguien to smother somebody with attentions, make a fuss of somebody

en atención a bearing in mind, taking into account

en atención a que... in view of the fact that..., given that...

llamar la atención to attract attention

■ procura no llamar la atención try not to attract attention

■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniform

llamar la atención a alguien to take somebody to task

prestar atención to pay attention (a, to)

tener una atención con alguien to think of somebody

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noun f.

attention

- llamar la atención
- prestar atención
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SF

1) (=interés) attention

la novela mantiene la atención del lector — the novel keeps the reader's attention

esta emisora dedica especial atención a la música — this station places particular emphasis on music o devotes particular attention to music

¡atención, por favor! — attention, please!

siguen con atención las explicaciones — they follow the explanations attentively

garantizarán los derechos de todos, con especial atención a las minorías — they will guarantee everybody's rights, particularly those of minorities

• en atención a algo — frm in view of sth

en atención a los intereses de los clientes — in view of the clients' interests

el premio le fue concedido en atención a sus méritos — she was awarded the prize on merit

• llamar la atención a algn — (=atraer) to attract sb's attention; (=reprender) to tell sb off

siempre va llamando la atención por como viste — the way he dresses always catches the eye o attracts attention

me llamó la atención no verte por allí — I was surprised not to see you there

a mí el chocolate no me llama mucho la atención — I'm not too fond of o keen on chocolate

nos llamó la atención sobre el peligro que corrían los refugiados — he drew our attention to the danger that the refugees were in

me llamaron la atención por llegar tarde — they told me off for arriving late

• prestar atención — to pay attention (a to)

léelo detenidamente, prestando especial atención a la letra pequeña — read it carefully, paying particular attention to the small print

prestad mucha atención a lo que voy a decir — pay close attention to what I am going to say

los niños necesitan que les presten mucha atención — children need to be given a lot of attention

2) (=precaución) care

necesitas poner más atención en lo que haces — you need to take greater care over what you do

cuando vayas de vacaciones, atención a los precios — when you go on holiday, watch out for the prices

¡atención! frenos potentes — beware! powerful brakes

¡atención! — look out!, careful!; (Mil) attention!
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3) (=cortesía)

no tuvo ni la atención de enviarle unas flores — he didn't even have the kindness o thought to send her flowers

le agradezco la atención — that's very thoughtful of you

ha tenido una bonita atención regalándome el libro — it was a really nice thought of hers to buy me that book

me colmó de atenciones — he showered me with attention

4) (=asistencia)

vive rodeada de todas las atenciones necesarias — she has all the care and attention that she needs

han descuidado la atención al público — they have neglected the customers

horario de atención al público — [en oficina] hours of business; [en tienda] opening hours

atención al cliente — customer service

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department

el personal de atención al cliente — the staff who serve customers

atención médica — medical attention

atención personalizada — personalized service

atención primaria — primary health care

atención psicológica — counselling

atención psiquiátrica — psychiatric treatment

centro de atención psiquiátrica — psychiatric clinic

atención sanitaria — medical attention

5) pl atenciones (=obligaciones) duties, responsibilities

6) [en correspondencia]

• a la atención de — for the attention of; [en sobre] attention

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femenino

1)

a) ( concentración) attention

quisiera dedicarle más atención a esto — I'd like to give this more attention

con atención — attentively

pon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this

atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention

ser el centro de (la) atención — to be the center of attention

b)

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...

c) (en locs)

a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something

2)

a) ( servicio)

la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)

b) ( cortesía)

nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality

cúantas atenciones! estoy abrumado — how kind! I'm overwhelmed
II
interjección

a) (Mil) attention!

b) ( para que se atienda)

atención! están dando los resultados — listen! they're reading out the results

atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!

c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención! — danger!, warning!

* * *

= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.

Ex. It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.

Ex. Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.

Ex. Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.

Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.

Ex. If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.

Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.

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* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.

* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].

* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.

* atención al estudiante = student services.

* atención al paciente = patient care.

* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.

* atención médica = medical attention.

* atención personal = personal attention.

* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.

* atención prenatal = prenatal care.

* atención primaria = primary care.

* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.

* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].

* atención secundaria = secondary care.

* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.

* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.

* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.

* con atención = attentively.

* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.

* dedicar atención = devote + attention.

* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.

* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.

* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* dirigir la atención = put + focus.

* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.

* distraer la atención = distract + attention.

* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.

* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.

* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.

* lamar la atención = eye + catch.

* leer con atención = peruse.

* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.

* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.

* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.

* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.

* nivel de atención = attention span.

* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.

* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.

* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.

* prestarle atención = focus + attention.

* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* que distrae la atención = distracting.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.

* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.

* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* servicio de atención = advisory service.

* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.

* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).

* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.

* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.

* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.

* total atención = undivided attention.

* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.

* * *
I
femenino

1)

a) ( concentración) attention

quisiera dedicarle más atención a esto — I'd like to give this more attention

con atención — attentively

pon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this

atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention

ser el centro de (la) atención — to be the center of attention

b)

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...

c) (en locs)

a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something

2)

a) ( servicio)

la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)

b) ( cortesía)

nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality

cúantas atenciones! estoy abrumado — how kind! I'm overwhelmed
II
interjección

a) (Mil) attention!

b) ( para que se atienda)

atención! están dando los resultados — listen! they're reading out the results

atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!

c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención! — danger!, warning!

* * *

= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.

Ex: It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.

Ex: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.

Ex: Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.

Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.

Ex: If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.

Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.

* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.

* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].

* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.

* atención al estudiante = student services.

* atención al paciente = patient care.

* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.

* atención médica = medical attention.

* atención personal = personal attention.

* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.

* atención prenatal = prenatal care.

* atención primaria = primary care.

* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.

* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].

* atención secundaria = secondary care.

* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.

* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.

* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.

* con atención = attentively.

* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.

* dedicar atención = devote + attention.

* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.

* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.

* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* dirigir la atención = put + focus.

* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.

* distraer la atención = distract + attention.

* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.

* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.

* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.

* lamar la atención = eye + catch.

* leer con atención = peruse.

* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.

* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.

* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.

* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.

* nivel de atención = attention span.

* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.

* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.

* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.

* prestarle atención = focus + attention.

* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* que distrae la atención = distracting.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.

* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.

* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* servicio de atención = advisory service.

* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.

* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).

* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.

* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.

* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.

* total atención = undivided attention.

* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.

* * *

atención¹

feminine

A

1 (cuidado, concentración) attention

me gustaría poder dedicarle más atención a esto I'd like to be able to give this more attention, I'd like to be able to devote more attention to this

me escuchó con atención she listened to me attentively o carefully

pon atención en lo que haces concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a lo que voy a decir pay attention o listen carefully to what I'm going to say

trata de atraer la atención del camarero try and attract o get the waiter's attention

le gusta ser el centro de (la) atención she likes to be the center of attention

esto ha sido todo por hoy, gracias por su atención that's all for today, thank you for watching/listening

2

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself)

¿no ves que estás llamando la atención con esos gritos? can't you see that you're attracting attention (to yourself) with your shouting?

llama la atención por su original diseño the originality of its design is striking

es una chica que llama la atención she's a very striking girl

lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on sweet things

nada le llama la atención nothing seems to interest him

me llamó la atención que estuviera sola/no verlo allí I was surprised she was alone/not to see him there

llamarle la atención a algn (reprenderlo) to reprimand sb ( frml), to give sb a talking to

(hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre el precio I drew their attention to the price

3 ( en locs):

a la atención de ( Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo ( frml); in view of sth

en atención a sus circunstancias familiares in view of o bearing in mind her family circumstances

B

1

(servicio): no nos podemos quejar de la atención que recibimos en el consulado we can't complain about the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

[ S ] horario de atención al público (en un banco) hours of business; (en una oficina pública) opening hours

[ S ] departamento de atención al cliente customer service department ( AmE), customer services department ( BrE)

2

(cortesía): nos colmaron de atenciones durante nuestra visita we were showered with attention o ( BrE) attentions during our visit, they made a real fuss of us during our visit

no es necesario gastar mucho, lo importante es tener una atención con él we don't have to spend much money, the important thing is that he knows we thought of him

no tuvo ninguna atención con nosotros a pesar de nuestra hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite our hospitality

¡cuántas atenciones! estoy abrumado how kind! I'm overwhelmed

atención²

interjection

1 ( Mil) attention!

¡atención! están dando los resultados listen! they're reading out the results

¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!, may I have your attention, please?

2 (para avisar de un peligro) look out!, watch out!

[ S ] ¡atención! danger!, warning!

* * *

atención 1 sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( concentración) attention;

◊ pon/presta atención a esto pay attention to this;

con atención attentively
b)

◊ llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself);

una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl;
me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone;
llamarle la atención a algn ( reprenderlo) to reprimand sb (frml), to give sb a talking to
2
a) (en hotel, tienda) service;

( on signs) horario de atención al público ( en banco) hours of business;
( en oficina pública) opening hours
b) ( cortesía):

◊ nos colmaron de atenciones we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions;

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
atención 2 interjección
a) ( para que se atienda) attention;

◊ ¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!

b) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención
I sustantivo femenino attention
II exclamación attention!
♦ Locuciones: llamar la atención, to attract attention
prestar atención, to pay attention [a, to]
toque de atención, warning
' atención' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaparar
- acaparador
- acaparadora
- cantar
- centrar
- conceder
- concentrar
- concentración
- delicadeza
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- detalle
- dirigirse
- distracción
- distraer
- distraerse
- eh
- esmerarse
- fijar
- fijarse
- llamar
- mirar
- polarizar
- prestar
- show
- toque
- asistencia
- atender
- atento
- atraer
- bien
- captar
- caso
- centro
- corresponder
- corte
- cuidado
- descuidar
- dirigir
- escuchar
- gentileza
- ninguno
- oír
- ojo
- palmada
- perdón
- poner
- público
- reclamo
- retener
English:
accuracy
- appeal
- attend
- attention
- attention span
- attract
- call
- capture
- care
- carelessly
- catch
- centre
- closely
- deaf
- draw
- engage
- enthral
- enthrall
- eye
- fix
- fuss
- give
- grip
- hear
- inconspicuous
- intently
- listen
- lunch
- note
- noteworthy
- notice
- nursing
- pay
- rate
- round-the-clock
- service
- spectacle
- spotlight
- switch
- turn
- undivided
- anticipation
- carelessness
- conspicuous
- courtesy
- disregard
- effect
- heed
- intent
- lime

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atención

♦ nf

1. [interés] attention;

tienes que dedicar más atención a tus estudios you've got to put more effort into your studies, you've got to concentrate harder on your studies;

miraremos tu expediente con mucha atención we'll look at your file very carefully;

aguardaban el resultado con atención they were listening attentively for the result;

escucha con atención listen carefully;

a la atención de for the attention of;

llamar la atención [atraer] to attract attention;

lo que más me llamó la atención fue la belleza del paisaje what struck me most was the beauty of the countryside;

su belleza llama la atención her beauty is striking;

al principio no me llamó la atención at first I didn't notice anything unusual;

llamar la atención a alguien [amonestar] to tell sb off;

le llamé la atención sobre el coste del proyecto I drew her attention to the cost of the project;

con sus escándalos, andan llamando la atención todo el tiempo they are always attracting attention to themselves by causing one scandal or another;

le gusta llamar la atención she likes to be noticed;

el desastre electoral fue una llamada o [m5] toque de atención al partido gobernante the disastrous election results were a wake-up call to the governing party;

a los niños pequeños les cuesta mantener la atención small children find it difficult to stop their attention from wandering;

poner o [m5] prestar atención to pay attention;

si no pones o [m5]prestas atención, no te enterarás de lo que hay que hacer if you don't pay attention, you won't know what to do

Comp
atención mediática media exposure
2. [cortesía] attentiveness;

atenciones attentiveness;

tenía demasiadas atenciones con el jefe she was overly attentive towards the boss;

nos colmaron de atenciones they waited on us hand and foot;

deshacerse en atenciones con to lavish attention on;

en atención a [teniendo en cuenta] out of consideration for;
[en honor a] in honour of;
en atención a sus méritos in honour of her achievements;

organizaron una cena en atención al nuevo embajador they held a dinner in honour of the new ambassador;

le cedió el asiento en atención a su avanzada edad he let her have his seat because of her age

3. [servicio]
la atención a los ancianos care of the elderly;

horario de atención al público opening hours

Comp
Com atención al cliente customer service o care o support;
atención domiciliaria [de médico] home visits;

para la atención domiciliaria, llamar al… if you wish to call a doctor out, ring this number…;

atención hospitalaria hospital care;

atención primaria [en ambulatorio] primary health care;

atención sanitaria health care

♦ interj
[en aeropuerto, conferencia] your attention please!; Mil attention!;
¡atención, van a anunciar el ganador! listen, they're about to announce the winner!;

¡atención! [en letrero] danger!;

¡atención, peligro de incendio! [en letrero] [con materiales inflamables] (warning!) fire hazard;
[en bosques] danger of forest fires in this area
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atención

f

1 attention;

¡atención! your attention, please!;

falta de atención lack of attention, inattentiveness;

prestar atención pay attention (a to);

llamar la atención a alguien reñir tell s.o. off; por ser llamativo attract s.o.’s attention;

llamar la atención de alguien sobre algo call s.o.’s attention to sth;

dar un toque de atención a alguien pull s.o. up

2 ( cortesía) courtesy;

atenciones pl attentiveness sg ;

nos han tratato con mil atenciones they were extremely attentive

3

:

a la atención de carta for the attention of;

en atención a fml with regard to

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atención nf, pl - ciones

1) : attention

2)

poner atención or

prestar atención : to pay attention

3)

llamar la atención : to attract attention

4)

en atención a : in view of

atención interj

1) : attention!

2) : watch out!

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atención¹ interj your attention, please!

atención² n attention

presta atención pay attention

con atención attentively / carefully

llamar la atención to attract attention

se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention

llamarle la atención a alguien (sorprender) to be surprised (regañar) to tell someone off

me llama la atención que... I'm surprised that...

el profesor le llamó la atención the teacher told him off

Spanish-English dictionary > atención
8 público

adj.

public, open, overt, communal.

m.

public, paying spectators, assistance, audience.

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público

► adjetivo

1 public

► nombre masculino público

1 (de un espectáculo) audience; (de televisión) audience, viewers plural

■ el público aplaudió entusiasmado the audience applauded warmly

■ no es autor de mucho público he is not a very popular author

■ no hay mucho público hoy there aren't many people today

■ su público la sigue incondicionalmente her fans follow her everywhere

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FRASEOLOGÍA

en público in public

hacer público,-a (comunicado) to announce (publicly)

ser del dominio público to be common knowledge

ser un peligro público to be a public nuisance

el gran público the general public

opinión pública public opinion

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público

► nombre masculino

1 (de un espectáculo) audience; (de televisión) audience, viewers plural

■ el público aplaudió entusiasmado the audience applauded warmly

■ no es autor de mucho público he is not a very popular author

■ no hay mucho público hoy there aren't many people today

■ su público la sigue incondicionalmente her fans follow her everywhere

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1. (f. - pública)
adj.

public
2. noun m.
audience

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1. ADJ

1) (=de los ciudadanos, del Estado) [transporte, teléfono, organismo, gasto] public

la gravedad de la situación es de dominio público — the seriousness of the situation is public knowledge

• colegio público — state school

• dinero público — public money, government funds pl

• es un peligro público en la carretera — he is a danger to the public, he's a public menace on the roads *

• la vía pública — the street, the public highway frm
administración 1), deuda 2), opinión, sector
2) (=no íntimo) [acto, escándalo] public

los acusaron de escándalo público — they were accused of public indecency

se retiró de la vida pública — he retired from public life

• hacer algo público — to make sth public

en un comunicado de prensa hecho público ayer — in a press release issued yesterday

• su incompetencia fue pública y notoria — his incompetence was blatantly obvious o was plain for all to see
relación 4)
2. SM

1) (=audiencia) (Mús, Teat) audience; (Dep, Taur) spectators pl, crowd; (TV) [en el plató] audience; [en casa] viewers pl, audience

había poco público en la sala — there weren't many people in the audience

apta para todos los públicos — certificate U, G movie (EEUU)

el estadio estaba lleno de público — the stadium was full of spectators, there was a big crowd in the stadium

el público presente en el plató — the studio audience

un programa con gran audiencia de público — a programme with a large number of viewers o a large audience

aviso al público — public notice

• en público — [actuar, hablar] in public; [actuación, presentación, aparición] public

• el gran público — [gen] the general public

escribe para el gran público — she writes for the average reader

público adulto — adult audience

público infantil — children's audience

un programa de televisión dirigido al público infantil — a television programme for children o aimed at a children's audience

público objetivo — (Com) target customers pl ; (TV) target audience

2) (=seguidores)

a) [de periódico, escritor] readers pl, readership

no es lo que quiere nuestro público — it's not what our readers want o our readership wants

un diario para un público muy especializado — a newspaper for a very specialized readership

b) [de cantante] fans pl

su público le sigue siendo fiel — her fans are still loyal to her

3) [de oficina, banco, museo]

nuestros precios están expuestos al público — our prices are displayed publicly

a las dos cerramos al público — we close (to the public) at two o'clock

horario de atención al público — [en bancos] hours of business; [en tiendas] opening hours

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I
adjetivo public

hacer público algo — to announce something

es un peligro público — he's a danger to the public
II
masculino ( en teatro) audience, public; (Dep) spectators (pl); ( de publicación) readership

asistió poco público al partido — few people attended the game, there were few spectators at the game

horario de atención al público — ( en oficinas públicas) opening hours; ( en bancos) hours of business

la exposición está abierta al público — the exhibit (AmE) o (BrE) exhibition is open to the public

película apta para todos los públicos or (CS) para todo público — `G' movie (AmE), `U' film (BrE)

el público en general — the general public

un manual escrito para el gran público — a manual written for the layperson o non-specialist

hablar en público — to speak in public

no le gusta tocar el piano en público — she doesn't like playing the piano in front of an audience

salir al público — (Andes) periódico/revista to come out, appear; noticia/información to be published

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I
adjetivo public

hacer público algo — to announce something

es un peligro público — he's a danger to the public
II
masculino ( en teatro) audience, public; (Dep) spectators (pl); ( de publicación) readership

asistió poco público al partido — few people attended the game, there were few spectators at the game

horario de atención al público — ( en oficinas públicas) opening hours; ( en bancos) hours of business

la exposición está abierta al público — the exhibit (AmE) o (BrE) exhibition is open to the public

película apta para todos los públicos or (CS) para todo público — `G' movie (AmE), `U' film (BrE)

el público en general — the general public

un manual escrito para el gran público — a manual written for the layperson o non-specialist

hablar en público — to speak in public

no le gusta tocar el piano en público — she doesn't like playing the piano in front of an audience

salir al público — (Andes) periódico/revista to come out, appear; noticia/información to be published

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público¹

¹ = audience, public.

Nota: Nombre.

Ex: Various publishers have reputations for specific styles, subject areas or works for specific audiences.

Ex: There is no single public of library users; there are several publics.

* abierto al público = open for public viewing.

* accesible por el público en general = publicly accessible.

* contacto con el público = public contact.

* dedicado al público = public-oriented.

* del público asistente = from the floor.

* derecho sobre el préstamo al público (PLR) = public lending right (PLR).

* dirigido al público = public-oriented.

* disponible al público en general = publicly available.

* dosiers de información para el público = self-help pack of information.

* éxito de público = blockbuster.

* horario de apertura al público = banking hours.

* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.

* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.

* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.

* nivel del público = audience level.

* no estar expuesto al público = be out of the public eye.

* precio de venta al público = cover price, list price, listed price.

* precio de venta al público (P.V.P.) = retail price.

* público adulto = adult audience.

* público al que va dirigido = intended audience, subject audience, target audience, targeted audience.

* público en general = broader audience, broad audience, broad public, broader public.

* público en general, el = general public, the.

* público específico = niche audience.

* público fiel = devoted audience.

* público joven = young audience.

* público obligado a escuchar = captive audience.

* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.

* tiempo durante el cual el ordenador no está disponible al público = down time.

* venta directa al público = sale + over the counter.

público²

² = public, publicly held.

Ex: Data-capture units are light pens, and such units can be made available at various locations in the library for public consultation.

Ex: The article 'Time to climb off the fence' discusses the policy concerning publicly held data both in the USA and Europe.

* administración pública = public administration.

* a juicio público = in the public eye.

* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.

* alteración del orden público = disorderly conduct, public order offence, breach of the peace.

* alterar el orden público = breach + the peace, disturb + the peace.

* alto cargo público = senior public official.

* alumbrado público = street lighting.

* ámbito público, el = public sector, the.

* ante la opinión pública = in the public eye.

* Archivo Británico de Documentos Públicos = British Public Record Office.

* archivo de documentos públicos = record office.

* asamblea pública = public meeting.

* aseo público = public restroom.

* asuntos públicos = public affairs.

* auditor público = public auditor.

* autoridad pública = senior public official.

* azotamiento público = public whipping.

* beneficio público = public interest.

* biblioteca pública = public library, public library service.

* bono de transporte público = travel card.

* campaña de relaciones públicas = public relations campaign.

* castigo público = public whipping.

* concurso público = bidding, tender, tender procedure, tendering, tendering procedure, tendering process.

* concurso público de licitación = competitive tendering.

* con mucho público = well attended [well-attended].

* convocatoria pública = tender, tender procedure, tendering, bid, tendering procedure, tendering process.

* cultura pública = public culture.

* debate público = public debate.

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

* derecho público = public law.

* desorden público = public disorder.

* de titularidad pública = government-owned, state-owned, state-run, government-run, publicly owned [publicly-owned], publicly supported.

* dinero público = public tax money.

* dinero público, el = public's dollars, the.

* dirigente público = senior public official.

* discurso público = public speech.

* edificio público = municipal building, public building.

* empresa de servicios públicos = utility company, public utility.

* empresa pública = public firm.

* encargado de relaciones públicas = public liaison.

* enemigo público = public enemy.

* enemigo público número uno = public enemy number one.

* en público = publicly, in public.

* escándalo público = public scandal.

* esfera pública, la = public sphere, the.

* espacio público = public area, commons.

* espacio público común = commons.

* fijar una nota en un sitio públ = post.

* financiado con dinero público = publicly financed.

* fuerzas del orden público = police force.

* fundación de beneficiencia pública = public trust.

* gasto público = government spending, government expenditure.

* hablar en público = public speaking, speak in + public.

* hacer público = make + public, proclaim, publicise [publicize, -USA], go + public, issue + statement.

* hacerse público = go + live, go + public, come out in + the open.

* huelga del transporte público = public transport strike.

* imagen pública = public image.

* indignación pública = public outrage.

* influir en la opinión pública = influence + public opinion.

* ingresos públicos provenientes del petróleo = oil revenues.

* institución pública = public institution.

* interés público = public interest.

* jardín público = public garden.

* lo público = publicness.

* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.

* mercado público = public market.

* módulo de catálogo de acceso público en línea = online public access catalogue module.

* monumento público conmemorativo = public memorial.

* notario público = notary.

* NYPL (Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York) = NYPL (New York Public Library).

* obras públicas = public works.

* opinión pública, la = public mind, the.

* ordenadores de uso público = PAWS (Public access workstations).

* orden público = public order.

* organismo de beneficiencia pública = public trust.

* organismo público = public body.

* organizar un acto público = organise + function.

* parque público = public park.

* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.

* peligro público = public danger.

* personaje público = public figure.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* protesta pública = public protest.

* relaciones públicas = public relations (PR), public liaison.

* reunión pública = public meeting.

* reyerta pública = affray.

* sacar a concurso público = tender for, tender out.

* sacar a convocatoria pública = tender for, tender out, bid.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público = air + dirty linen in public.

* sector público, el = public sector, the.

* seguridad pública = public safety.

* servicio público = amenity, utility service.

* sistema de transporte público = public transport system.

* sistema de videotexto público = public viewdata system.

* transporte local público = local public transport.

* transporte público = public transportation.

* transporte urbano público = local public transport.

* turbar el orden público = disturb + the peace, breach + the peace.

* uso público en la propia biblioteca = in-library use.

* vereda pública = public footpath.

* vida pública = public life.

* zona pública = public area.

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público¹ -ca

adjective

1 ‹transporte/teléfono/bienestar› public; ‹acto/lugar/establecimiento› public

conduciendo es un peligro público he's a public menace o a danger to the public when he's behind the wheel

2 (del Estado) ‹gasto/sector/organismo› public administración, deuda, etc

3 (conocido por todos) ‹escándalo› public

cuando hicieron pública la fecha when they announced the date, when they made the date public

4 ‹vida› public

público²

masculine

(en un teatro) audience, public; ( Dep) spectators (pl)

asistió muy poco público al partido very few people attended the game, there were very few spectators at the game

se concentró gran cantidad de público frente al palacio a great crowd gathered in front of the palace

[ S ] horario de atención al público (en oficinas públicas) opening hours; (en bancos) hours of business

la exposición está abierta al público the exhibit ( AmE) o ( BrE) exhibition is open to the public

películas aptas para todos los públicos or (CS) para todo público `G' movies ( AmE), `U' films ( BrE)

la obra está pensada para un público joven the play is aimed at a young audience

el público televidente or telespectador the (television) viewing public

su público le ha permanecido fiel a través de los años her fans have remained loyal to her over the years

el público en general the general public

un programa para un público que quiere mantenerse informado a program for people who want to keep informed

una revista para un público muy especializado a magazine aimed at a very specialized readership

un libro de ordenadores escrito para el gran público a book on computers written for the layperson o non-specialist

escribe novelas destinadas a complacer al gran público she writes popular fiction

se pone muy nervioso cuando habla en público he gets very nervous when he has to speak in public

no le gusta tocar el piano en público she doesn't like playing the piano in front of an audience

salir al público ( Andes) «periódico/revista» to come out, appear, be published;

«noticia/información» to be published

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Del verbo publicar: ( conjugate publicar)

publico es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

publicó es:

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

Multiple Entries:
publicar
público
publicar ( conjugate publicar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹artículo/noticia› to publish

b) ( divulgar) to divulge, disclose

público 1
◊ -ca adjetivo

public;
hacer público algo to announce sth;
es un peligro público he's a danger to the public
público 2 sustantivo masculino ( en teatro) audience, public;

(Dep) spectators (pl);
( on signs) horario de atención al público ( en oficinas públicas) opening hours;
( en bancos) hours of business;
◊ película apta para todo(s) (los) público(s) `G' movie (AmE), `U' film (BrE);

el público en general the general public;
en público ‹ hablar› in public;

‹cantar/bailar› in front of an audience;
◊ salir al público (Andes) [periódico/revista] to come out, appear;

[noticia/información] to be published
publicar verbo transitivo
1 (libro, etc) to publish: publicó su primera novela, she published her first novel
2 (divulgar) to publicize
público,-a
I adjetivo
1 public
hacer público algo, to announce sthg
2 (de control estatal) public
una biblioteca pública, a public library
un colegio público, a state school
una empresa pública, a state-owned company
II sustantivo masculino
1 public: el museo cierra al público los lunes, the museum closes to the public on Mondays
una película para todos los públicos, a film suitable for the general public
2 Cine Teat audience
3 (en deporte) crowd, spectators pl
4 (de publicaciones) readership
♦ Locuciones: en público, in public
ser de dominio público, to be common knowledge
' público' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abarrotar
- acto
- afluencia
- alteración
- alumbrada
- alumbrado
- antro
- atizar
- audiencia
- auditorio
- cachondeo
- colegio
- concurrencia
- conocer
- consejo
- conserje
- desalojo
- desarrollarse
- desorden
- dominio
- electrizar
- encantar
- enmudecer
- erario
- expectante
- farol
- funcionaria
- funcionario
- galería
- íntima
- íntimo
- mezclarse
- opositor
- opositora
- parque
- peligro
- portera
- portero
- privada
- privado
- publicar
- pública
- PVP
- reparo
- revisor
- revisora
- sala
- sector
- sentenciar
- sombra
English:
address
- Amtrak
- appear
- appearance
- applaud
- appreciative
- arouse
- audience
- boo
- breach
- break
- cannon
- clinic
- coinbox
- come on
- crowd
- curtail
- declare
- decree
- disorder
- disorderly
- disturb
- domain
- general public
- grip
- hiss
- hoot
- lavatory
- mainstream
- menace
- open
- out
- pay phone
- phone-in
- pitch
- promenade concert
- public
- public convenience
- public funds
- publicize
- purse
- release
- request
- responsive
- restricted
- retail
- retail price
- roar
- speaker
- state

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público, -a

♦ adj

1. [colegio, transporte, teléfono, servicio] public;

en público in public;

no le gusta hablar en público she doesn't like speaking in public;

hacer algo público to make sth public;

personaje público public figure;

un acto público en honor al escritor fallecido a public ceremony in honour of the late writer;

ese andamio es un peligro público that scaffolding is a danger to the public;

eso es de dominio público that's public knowledge

2. [del Estado] public;

el sector público the public sector;

un funcionario público a public sector worker

3. [conocido] public;

ser público to be common knowledge

♦ nm

1. [en espectáculo] audience;
[en encuentro deportivo] crowd;
una película dirigida al público infantil a movie aimed at young audiences;

para todos los públicos, CSur [m5] para todo público (suitable) for all ages;
[película] Br ≈ U, US ≈ G;
muy poco público asistió al encuentro very few people attended the game;

tiene un público fiel she has a loyal following

2. [comunidad] public;

el gran público the (general) public;

abierto al público open to the public

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público

I adj public; escuela public, Br

state;

hacer público make public, announce;

hacerse público become public o known

II m public; TEA audience; DEP spectators pl, crowd;

el gran público the general public;

en público in public

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público, -ca adj

: public

♦ públicamente adv

público nm

1) : public

2) : audience, spectators pl

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público¹ adj

1. (en general) public

transporte público public transport

teléfono público public telephone

2. (del Estado) state

un colegio público a state school

público² n

1. (en general) public

no está abierto al público it isn't open to the public

2. (en un cine, teatro, etc) audience

un público infantil an audience of children

3. (en un estadio, etc) crowd / spectators

el público aclamó a los atletas the spectators applauded the athletes

en público in public

Spanish-English dictionary > público
9 secreto

adj.

1 secret, backstairs, backstage, covert.

2 secret, undeclared.

3 secret, hidden.

m.

1 secret, secrecy.

2 secret, hidden fact.

3 secret, hidden know-how.

4 soundboard, sounding board.

pres.indicat.

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

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secreto

► adjetivo

1 secret

► nombre masculino secreto

1 (lo reservado) secret

■ te diré un secreto I'll tell you a secret

2 (reserva) secrecy

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FRASEOLOGÍA

en secreto secretly

guardar un secreto to keep a secret

secreto a voces familiar open secret

secreto de estado state secret

secreto profesional (práctica) professional secrecy

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secreto

► nombre masculino

1 (lo reservado) secret

■ te diré un secreto I'll tell you a secret

2 (reserva) secrecy

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1. (f. - secreta)
adj.

secret
2. noun m.
1) secret

2) secrecy

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1. SM

1) (=confidencia) secret

alto secreto — top secret

confiar o contar un secreto a algn — to tell sb a secret

en secreto — in secret, secretly

estar en el secreto — frm to be in on the secret

guardar un secreto — to keep a secret

hacer secreto de algo — frm to be secretive about sth, keep sth secret

secreto a voces — open secret

secreto de confesión — (Rel) confessional secret

secreto de estado — state secret

secreto de Polichinela — frm open secret

secreto de sumario, secreto sumarial, debido al secreto del sumario o sumarial — because the matter is sub judice

se ha levantado el secreto sumarial sobre el caso — reporting restrictions have been lifted
mantener 1., 2), b)
2) (=clave) secret

el secreto está en la salsa — the secret is in the sauce

¿cuál es el secreto de su éxito? — what is the secret of her success?

3) (=reserva) secrecy

lo han hecho con mucho secreto — they have done it in great secrecy

4) (=cajón) secret drawer

5) (=combinación) combination

2.

ADJ secret

todo es de lo más secreto — it's all highly secret

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I
- ta adjetivo secret
II
masculino

a) ( información confidencial) secret

guardar un secreto — to keep a secret

los preparamos en secreto — we prepared them secretly o in secret

revelar un secreto — to give away o reveal a secret

te lo dije en secreto — I told you in confidence

no es ningún secreto que... — it is no secret that...

b) ( truco) secret

el secreto está en la manera de doblarlo — the secret is in the way you fold it

y no tiene más secreto — and that's all there is to it

- secreto a voces

- secreto de confesión

- secreto de estado

- secreto de familia

- secreto de sumario

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I
- ta adjetivo secret
II
masculino

a) ( información confidencial) secret

guardar un secreto — to keep a secret

los preparamos en secreto — we prepared them secretly o in secret

revelar un secreto — to give away o reveal a secret

te lo dije en secreto — I told you in confidence

no es ningún secreto que... — it is no secret that...

b) ( truco) secret

el secreto está en la manera de doblarlo — the secret is in the way you fold it

y no tiene más secreto — and that's all there is to it

- secreto a voces

- secreto de confesión

- secreto de estado

- secreto de familia

- secreto de sumario

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secreto¹

¹ = secrecy, secret.

Ex: That book is a source document; it's something in the hand for somebody interested in censorship and secrecy in government.

Ex: And therein lies the secret of the unshakeable belief of reference librarians that what they do is the very pith and marrow of librarianship.

* confiar un secreto = tell + a secret.

* descubrir un secreto = spill + the beans, blow + the gaff, let + the cat out of the bag.

* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* filtración de secreto industrial = industry leak.

* guardar en secreto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* guardar un secreto = keep + a secret.

* ley del secreto industrial = trade secret law.

* mantener en secreto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.

* prohibición de informar por secreto de sumario = gag order.

* revelar el secreto de = lift + the curtain on.

* revelar secretos = reveal + secrets.

* revelar un secreto = spill + secret, spill + the beans, tell + a secret, let + the cat out of the bag, blow + the gaff.

* secreto a voces = open secret.

* secreto celosamente guardado = closely kept secret.

* secreto comercial = trade secret, competitive information.

* secreto de estado = state secret.

* secreto de familia = skeleton in the closet.

* secreto de la vida, el = secret of life, the.

* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.

* secreto de sumario = gag order.

* secreto industrial = trade secret, competitive information.

* secreto mejor guardado = best kept secret.

* secreto militar = military secret.

* secretos = wall of secrecy.

* secretos profesionales = security classification.

* secreto sumarial = gag order.

secreto²

² = arcane, confidential, q.t., secret, stealth, undercover, cryptic, hush-hush.

Ex: It is the breadth, not the depth, of librarians' knowledge that enables them quickly to provide a productive context for even the most apparently arcane questions.

Ex: There is also a large amount of information that is kept secret: not merely cloak-and-dagger state secrets, but vast quantities of confidential technical and commercial data.

Ex: 'I probably shouldn't tell you this,' he said confidentially, 'but you'll find out sooner or later; in the meantime, it's strictly q.t.; Jay's in trouble'.

Ex: This article raises some of the issues associated with the collection and documentation of Aboriginal archival material which is secret/sacred in nature.

Ex: A business dependency on sophisticated information systems makes it vulnerabble to stealth attacks.

Ex: Small to midsize companies are more likely to use technological surveillance (i.e., computer spy programs), as they're more readily available than undercover detective agencies, which can get a bit pricey.

Ex: Documentation in the on-line fields is a mass of small and medium-sized pamphlets, clumsy binder and cryptic electronic paragraphs.

Ex: Several hundred women die every year in the United States from hospital-acquired infections, but it's so hush-hush here that we rarely hear about them.

* acuerdo secreto = secret deal.

* agente secreto = secret agent.

* amigo secreto = invisible friend.

* argot secreto de los cacos = thieves' cant.

* argot secreto de los ladrones = thieves' cant.

* arma secreta = secret weapon.

* célula secreta = secret cell.

* con el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.

* en secreto = in confidence, covertly, in secret.

* guardar en secreto = keep + confidential.

* información secreta = secret information.

* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential.

* mantener secreto = keep + secret.

* más secreto = innermost.

* pacto secreto = secret deal.

* pasadizo secreto = secret passage.

* policía secreto = undercover police officer.

* sociedad secreta = secret brotherhood.

* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.

* voto secreto = secret ballot.

* * *

secreto¹ -ta

adjective

secret

secreto²

masculine

1 (información confidencial) secret

guardar un secreto to keep a secret

el secreto de su éxito the secret of his success

los preparamos en secreto we prepared them secretly o in secret o in secrecy

reveló todos los secretos she gave away o revealed all the secrets

te lo dije en secreto I told you in confidence

ven que te lo digo en secreto ( fam); come here and I'll whisper it in your ear

no es ningún secreto que están pasando una crisis it is no secret that they are going through a crisis

2 (truco) secret

el secreto está en la manera de doblarlo the secret is in the way you fold it

y no tiene más secreto and that's all there is to it

Compuestos:

● secreto a voces

open secret

● secreto bancario

el secreto bancario client confidentiality

● secreto de alcoba

intimate secret

● secreto de confesión

secret of the confessional

● secreto de estado

state secret

● secreto de sumario

confidentiality surrounding legal proceedings

el secreto de sumario me impide dar más detalles I am unable to give further details because the matter is sub judice

● secreto militar

military secret

● secreto profesional

professional secret

* * *

Del verbo secretar: ( conjugate secretar)

secreto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

secretó es:

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

Multiple Entries:
secretar
secreto
secreto 1
◊ -ta adjetivo

secret
secreto 2 sustantivo masculino
a) ( información confidencial) secret;

◊ los preparamos en secreto we prepared them secretly o in secret;

secreto a voces open secret
b) ( truco) secret;

◊ el secreto está en … the secret is in …

secretar verbo transitivo to secrete
secreto,-a
I adjetivo secret
agente secreto, secret agent
II sustantivo masculino
1 secret: no sabe guardar un secreto, he can't keep a secret
la naturaleza tiene sus secretos, Nature has its own mysteries
un secreto a voces, an open secret
2 (discreción, reserva) secrecy
secreto profesional, professional secrecy
♦ Locuciones: en secreto, in secret, secretly
' secreto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
callarse
- cifra
- consistir
- descubrir
- divulgar
- divulgación
- guardar
- hermética
- hermético
- iniciar
- privada
- privado
- reservarse
- revelar
- revelación
- sanctasanctórum
- secreta
- urdir
- voto
- voz
- agente
- callar
- confiar
- contar
- develar
- impenetrable
- indiscreción
- indiscreto
- íntimo
- luz
- pregonar
- reserva
English:
agent
- away
- betray
- classified
- closely
- closet
- collude
- confidence
- confidential
- covert
- divulge
- ear
- expose
- exposure
- give away
- hush-hush
- in
- inner
- innermost
- intelligence agent
- keep
- let out
- open
- put
- repeat
- scandal
- search out
- secrecy
- secret
- secret agent
- secret service
- secretly
- skeleton
- sneaking
- strict
- swear
- top-secret
- trade secret
- undercover
- unspoken
- well-kept
- wrap
- hush
- top
- trade
- under

* * *

secreto, -a

♦ adj

secret

♦ nm

1. [noticia, información] secret;

guardar un secreto to keep a secret;

mantener algo en secreto to keep sth secret;

ser un secreto a voces to be an open secret;

no es ningún secreto que el país atraviesa una crisis it's no secret that the country is going through a crisis;

la mecánica no tiene ningún secreto para él mechanics holds no secrets for him

Comp
secreto bancario banking confidentiality;
secreto de confesión secrecy of the confessional;

secreto de Estado State secret;

secreto profesional professional secret;

secreto sumarial o del sumario: [m5] decretar el secreto sumarial o [m5] del sumario = to deny access to information relating to a judicial inquiry

2. [sigilo] secrecy;

en secreto in secret;

me dijo en secreto que iba a divorciarse she told me in secret that she was going to get divorced;

llevaban con mucho secreto los preparativos de la fiesta they kept the preparations for the party very secret

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secreto

I adj secret

II m secret;

un secreto a voces an open secret;

en secreto in secret

* * *

secreto, -ta adj

1) : secret

2) : secretive

♦ secretamente adv

secreto nm

1) : secret

2) : secrecy

* * *

secreto adj n secret

en secreto in secret / secretly

Spanish-English dictionary > secreto
10 ♦ open

♦ open /ˈəʊpən/
A a.

1 aperto ( anche fig.); ( di un fiore, ecc.) sbocciato, dischiuso; franco; leale; sgombro ( da ostruzioni); (naut.) navigabile: open doors, porte aperte; (fon.) an open vowel, una vocale aperta; in the open country, in aperta campagna; the open sea, il mare aperto; l'alto mare; an open river, un fiume sgombro da banchi di sabbia (dal ghiaccio, ecc.); wide open, apertissimo; in the open air, all'aria aperta; an open character, un carattere aperto; (mil.) an open town, una città aperta; to keep one's account open at a bank, avere un conto aperto presso una banca; an open letter, una lettera aperta; I'll be open with you, sarò franco con te

2 libero; aperto al pubblico; pubblico; non riservato; disponibile; vacante; pronto, disposto (a): an open competition, una gara libera; un concorso pubblico; an open meeting, una riunione pubblica; an open scholarship, una borsa di studio non riservata (a categorie speciali); The job is still open, il posto è ancora vacante; to be open to an offer, essere disposto a prendere in considerazione un'offerta; to be open to conviction, essere pronto a ricredersi (o a lasciarsi convincere)

3 indifeso; scoperto; sguarnito; vuoto: ( calcio, ecc.) open goal, porta vuota (o sguarnita); ( tennis) open court, settore del campo scoperto

4 aperto al dubbio; dubbio; indeciso; incerto; insoluto: an open question, una questione dubbia; to leave a matter open, lasciare una faccenda insoluta

5 di dominio pubblico; evidente; manifesto; noto: an open scandal, uno scandalo di dominio pubblico; an open quarrel, una lite nota a tutti; open contempt, evidente disprezzo

6 che dà adito a; esposto; soggetto; che presta il fianco: to be open to attack, prestare il fianco agli attacchi; to be open to temptation, andare soggetto alle tentazioni; This statement is open to misunderstanding, questa affermazione dà adito a fraintendimento (o può essere fraintesa)

7 ( sport: di un giocatore) libero; smarcato: to find an open teammate, pescare un compagno smarcato

8 scoperto: an open car, un'automobile scoperta

9 ( del tempo, ecc.) mite: open weather, tempo mite

10 ( golf, tennis) open

B n.

1 [u] – the open, l'aperta campagna; l'aria aperta

2 ( golf, tennis) open; gara aperta a tutti

● open account, conto aperto ( tra due operatori economici); (rag.) conto non ancora chiuso □ an open-air match, una partita all'aperto □ open-and-shut, ovvio; chiaro; che si risolve subito □ (leg.) an open-and-shut case, un caso semplicissimo □ (metall.) open-arc furnace, forno ad arco indiretto □ (comput.) open architecture, architettura aperta □ open-armed, a braccia aperte; caloroso; cordiale: an open-armed welcome, un'accoglienza calorosa □ (naut.) open berth, ormeggio in rada □ ( sartoria) open-bottom trousers, pantaloni confezionati con l'orlo ancora da cucire □ (chim.) open-chain, a catena aperta □ (comm., leg.) an open cheque, un assegno bancario non sbarrato; un assegno aperto (o al portatore) □ (elettr., TV) open-circuit, a circuito aperto □ (tecn.) open-cycle, a ciclo aperto □ open day, giorno delle visite ( a una caserma, una fabbrica, ecc.); giorno di ricevimento ( dei genitori: a scuola) □ open-door, aperto a tutti □ (polit., comm.) an open-door trade policy, una politica di libertà dei traffici □ an open drain (o sewer), una fogna scoperta; un fosso di scolo □ open-eared, con gli orecchi tesi; tutt'orecchie; attentissimo □ (fin., leg.) open-end, aperto: open-end credit, credito aperto; open-end mortgage, ipoteca aperta □ (fin.) open-end fund, fondo d'investimento «aperto» (o a capitale variabile) □ (mecc.) open-end spanner, chiave fissa ( semplice o doppia); chiave a bocca □ open-ended, senza limite di tempo (rif. a dibattito, ecc.); (polit.) interlocutorio □ an open-ended question, una domanda ( in un questionario, ecc.) a risposta libera □ ( USA) open enrollment, liberalizzazione degli accessi (rif. a università, ecc.) □ open-eyed, con gli occhi sbarrati (o spalancati); a occhi aperti; guardingo; consapevole □ open-faced, a viso scoperto; dal viso aperto (o leale) □ open forum, tribuna aperta □ open-handed, generoso, liberale, munifico; che ha le mani bucate (pop.) □ (med.) open-heart, a cuore aperto: an open-heart operation, un intervento a cuore aperto □ open-hearted, che ha il cuore aperto; franco; leale, sincero; cordiale □ open-heartedness, franchezza, lealtà, sincerità; cordialità □ (metall.) open-hearth furnace, forno a riverbero; forno Martin-Siemens □ (metall.) open-hearth process, processo Martin-Siemens □ ( USA) open house = open day ► sopra □ open letter, lettera aperta □ (econ., fin.) open market, mercato aperto (o libero): open market operations, operazioni di mercato aperto (compravendita di titoli di stato per espandere o ridurre la quantità di moneta nel sistema economico) □ open-minded, che ha la mente aperta; liberale; di larghe vedute, spregiudicato □ open-mindedness, larghezza di vedute, liberalità, spregiudicatezza □ open-mouthed, a bocca aperta; stupito, meravigliato; ( anche) avido, vorace; chiassoso, rumoroso □ ( di abito) open-necked, scollato □ (mil.) open order, ordine sparso □ (ind. min.) open-pit mining, coltivazione a giorno (o a cielo aperto) □ (edil.) open-plan, senza pareti divisorie; a pianta aperta □ an open port, un porto franco □ (polit., in USA) open primary, elezioni preliminari ( per decidere le candidature) □ open prison, prigione aperta; prigione di minima sicurezza □ open sandwich, tartina □ open-sea route, rotta d'altura □ the open season, la stagione in cui la caccia (o la pesca) è aperta □ an open secret, il segreto di Pulcinella □ open-shelf library, biblioteca con accesso libero ai volumi □ open shop, azienda che assume anche operai non iscritti ai sindacati □ (comput.) open-source, open-source ( che ha i codici sorgente a disposizione) □ open space, spazio (libero); ( sport) varco, corridoio, buco (fig.): to look for open space, cercare spazio; tentare il corridoio □ (archit.) open-space (agg.), open-space; senza pareti divisorie; con pareti scorrevoli □ ( sport) open stand, tribuna scoperta □ ( poker) open straight, scala aperta □ an open syllable, una sillaba che termina in vocale □ open system, sistema aperto □ ( sport) open terraced banking, scalinata scoperta □ open-top, ( di autobus, ecc.) senza tetto, scoperto; ( di auto) decappottabile □ (comm.) open to the nearest offer, trattabile □ (in GB) the Open University, «l'Università aperta» ( operante per corrispondenza o per televisione) □ (leg.) open verdict, verdetto (della giuria di un ► «coroner») di non luogo a procedere ( in un caso di morte sospetta) □ (naut.) open water, acque libere dal ghiaccio □ (leg.) a case tried in open court, una causa discussa in presenza del pubblico (o a porte aperte, in pubblica udienza) □ (fig.) to come into the open, essere franco (o sincero); metter le carte in tavola □ to fire in the open air, sparare in aria □ (fig.) to force an open door, sfondare una porta aperta □ ( sport) a goal from open play, un gol segnato su azione ( e non con calcio piazzato) □ in the open, all'aperto □ to keep open house, tener casa aperta; essere molto ospitale □ to lay oneself open to attack, esporsi (o prestare il fianco) agli attacchi □ with open arms, a braccia aperte □ Doors open at six p.m. ( cartello), si apre alle diciotto ( nei cinema, teatri, ecc.) □ The door flew open, la porta si spalancò □ There are three courses open to us, abbiamo tre possibili scelte.
♦ (to) open /ˈəʊpən/
A v. t.

1 aprire; schiudere; cominciare; iniziare; intraprendere; manifestare; palesare; rivelare; scavare; stappare; sgombrare, pulire ( una strada, ecc.); rendere navigabile ( un canale): to open a box, aprire una scatola; to open a new road, aprire una nuova strada; to open one's hand, aprire (o stendere) la mano; to open an account at a bank, aprire un conto in banca; to open a shop, aprire un negozio; to open a debate, aprire un dibattito; to open a campaign, dare inizio a una campagna ( militare o di propaganda); to open a business concern, aprire un'azienda; intraprendere un'attività commerciale; to open one's heart (o one's mind) to sb., aprire il cuore (o l'animo) a q.; to open fire on, aprire il fuoco contro; to open one's designs, rivelare i propri piani; to open a well, scavare un pozzo; to open a bottle, aprire (o stappare) una bottiglia

2 (mil.) allargare; rompere: The soldiers opened their ranks, i soldati ruppero le righe

3 (med.) aprire, incidere ( un ascesso, ecc.)

4 dare adito a ( critiche, ecc.); esporre

B v. i.

1 aprirsi; aprire; schiudersi; manifestare; rivelarsi; sbocciare: The door opened, la porta si è aperta; Open in the name of the law!, aprite in nome della legge!; When does school open again?, quando si riapre la scuola?; The buds are opening, i boccioli si stanno aprendo; The roses are beginning to open, le rose cominciano a sbocciare; The session opened yesterday, la sessione si è aperta ieri

2 aprire i battenti, iniziare; cominciare (a fare qc.): The Book Show is opening tomorrow, la Fiera del Libro apre i battenti domani; He opened with a compliment, cominciò facendo un complimento

3 ( anche naut.) apparire; aprirsi (alla vista): The harbour lights opened, apparvero le luci del porto

4 ( Borsa, fin., comm.) aprire ( le contrattazioni): Chemicals opened at par yesterday, i titoli della chimica hanno aperto alla pari ieri

5 (mil.) aprire il fuoco

6 ( poker) aprire ( il gioco)

● to open the ball, aprire il ballo; dare inizio alle danze □ (leg.: d'un avvocato) to open a case, cominciare a perorare una causa □ (fig.) to open the door to st., aprire la strada a qc. □ to open one's eyes wide, spalancare gli occhi □ (fig.) to open sb. 's eyes (to st.), aprir gli occhi a q. (su qc.) □ to open ground, dissodare il terreno □ (polit.) to open Parliament, inaugurare una sessione del parlamento □ (fam.) to open sb. 's mouth, far parlare q.; costringere q. a parlare □ ( sport) to open the scoring, aprire le segnature.

English-Italian dictionary > ♦ open
11 retail

retail ['ri:teɪl]

1 noun

(vente f au) détail m

2 adjective

de détail;

∎ they run a retail hi-fi business ils ont un magasin de matériel hi-fi;

∎ humorous I indulged in a little retail therapy this weekend j'ai fait un peu de shopping pour me remonter le moral ce week-end;

∎ a wholesale and retail business un commerce de gros et de détail

3 adverb

au détail

4 transitive verb

(a) (goods) vendre au détail

(b) formal (story, event, experience) raconter; (gossip, scandal) répandre, pejorative colporter

5 intransitive verb

(goods) se vendre (au détail);

∎ they retail at £10 each ils se vendent à 10 livres la pièce

►► retail audit audit m des détaillants;

retail auditor audit m des détaillants, auditeur(trice) m,f des détaillants;

retail bank banque f de détail;

retail banking banque f de détail;

retail chain chaîne f de vente au détail, chaîne f de détail;

retail customer client(e) m,f qui achète au détail;

retail dealer détaillant(e) m,f;

American pejorative retail elephant magasin m de grande distribution (qui domine une zone donnée);

retail goods marchandises fpl vendues au détail, marchandises fpl au détail;

retail outlet magasin m de (vente au) détail, point m de (vente au) détail;

retail panel panel m de détaillants;

British retail park zone f commerciale;

retail price prix m de ou au détail;

British Finance Retail Price Index indice m des prix de détail;

retail price maintenance prix m imposé;

retail sales ventes fpl au détail;

retail shipment expédition f de détail;

retail shop magasin m de (vente au) détail;

retail trade commerce m (de détail)

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12 standing

standing ['stændɪŋ]

1 adjective

(a) (upright → position, person, object) debout (inv)

(b) (grain, timber) sur pied

(c) (stagnant → water) stagnant

(d) (permanent → army, offer etc) permanent; (→ claim) de longue date;

∎ it's a standing joke with us c'est une vieille plaisanterie entre nous;

∎ you have a standing invitation tu peux venir chez moi/nous quand tu veux

2 noun

(a) (reputation) réputation f; (status) standing m;

∎ a man of your standing needs to be more careful un homme de votre standing se doit d'être plus prudent;

∎ an economist of considerable standing un économiste de grand renom ou très réputé;

∎ people of lower/higher social standing des gens d'une position sociale moins/plus élevée;

∎ they are a family of some standing in the community c'est une famille qui jouit d'une certaine position dans la communauté;

∎ enquiries were made into his financial standing on a enquêté sur sa situation financière;

∎ Mr Pym is a client in good standing with our bank M. Pym est un client très estimé de notre banque;

∎ the scandal has damaged the company's standing in the eyes of the public le scandale a nui à la réputation de la société auprès du public

(b) (ranking) rang m, place f; School & Sport (ordered list) classement m;

∎ her standing in the opinion polls is at its lowest yet sa cote de popularité dans les sondages est au plus bas;

∎ the standings in the Senate are Liberals 62 seats and Conservatives 30 la répartition des sièges au Sénat est de 62 sièges pour les libéraux et 30 pour les conservateurs;

∎ what's their standing in the league table? quel est leur classement dans le championnat?

(c) (duration) durée f;

∎ of long standing de longue date;

∎ of 15 years' standing (collaboration, feud) qui dure depuis 15 ans; (treaty, account) qui existe depuis 15 ans; (friend, member) depuis 15 ans;

∎ an employee of 10 years' standing un salarié qui a 10 ans d'ancienneté dans l'entreprise

(d) American Cars

∎ no standing (sign) arrêt interdit

(e) American Law position f en droit;

∎ homosexuals have no standing to collect alimony payments aucune disposition légale n'autorise les homosexuels à toucher une pension alimentaire

►► standing charges (on bill) frais mpl d'abonnement;

standing committee comité m permanent;

Agriculture standing crop récolte f sur pied; Biology (of plankton) biomasse f;

Sport standing jump saut m à pieds joints;

American standing lamp lampadaire m (de salon);

British Banking standing order virement m automatique;

∎ to pay by standing order payer par prélèvement (bancaire) automatique;

∎ I get paid by standing order je reçois mon salaire par virement bancaire;

British Politics standing orders règlement m intérieur (d'une assemblée délibérative);

standing ovation ovation f;

∎ to get a standing ovation se faire ovationner;

standing places places fpl debout;

standing room places fpl debout;

∎ it was standing room only on the train il n'y avait plus de places assises dans le train;

∎ it was standing room only at the meeting la salle était pleine à craquer lors de la réunion;

Sport standing start départ m debout; Cars départ m arrêté;

∎ it reaches 100 mph in 40 seconds from a standing start elle atteint les 160 km/h en 40 secondes départ arrêté;

standing stone pierre f levée;

Physics standing wave onde f stationnaire

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