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101 deformación
f.deformation, warping, distortion.* * *1 deformation, distortion* * *noun f.1) deformation2) distortion* * *SF1) (=alteración) [de manos, superficie] deformation; [de madera] warping2) (Radio) distortion3) (Mec) strain4)deformación profesional, -¡deja ya de hacer preguntas! -soy detective, es deformación profesional — "stop asking questions!" - "I'm a detective, it's a habit you pick up in this job"
* * *a) ( de imagen) distortion; (de marco, riel) distortionb) (de la verdad, los hechos) distortionc) (Anat, Med) deformity* * *= distortion, misrepresentation, perversion, whitewashing, buckle, buckling effect, malformation.Ex. To say, however, that the Library of Congress subject headings and the application of the subject heading list serves no users is a distortion and an exaggeration.Ex. But more to the point, the claim that 2 1/2 million jobs depend on slashing red tape is a misrepresentation of a CBI survey carried out in advance of the UK general election of 1983.Ex. In my opinion this approach is incorrect, and the use of computers to speed up and perpetuate outdated systems is a perversion of technology.Ex. Critics condemn the whitewashing of African American characters and storylines in daytime television serials.Ex. The thermal deflection increased little or kept invariable with the continuous increase in temperature after the thermal buckle had occurred.Ex. For example, a model of an aircraft wing can be 'opened-up' on the screen to examine the buckling effects of the simulated loading on the wing's internal structure.Ex. Radiography and computer tomography scanning were performed, demonstrating malformation of the vertebral column.----* deformación física voluntaria = self-mutilation.* * *a) ( de imagen) distortion; (de marco, riel) distortionb) (de la verdad, los hechos) distortionc) (Anat, Med) deformity* * *= distortion, misrepresentation, perversion, whitewashing, buckle, buckling effect, malformation.Ex: To say, however, that the Library of Congress subject headings and the application of the subject heading list serves no users is a distortion and an exaggeration.
Ex: But more to the point, the claim that 2 1/2 million jobs depend on slashing red tape is a misrepresentation of a CBI survey carried out in advance of the UK general election of 1983.Ex: In my opinion this approach is incorrect, and the use of computers to speed up and perpetuate outdated systems is a perversion of technology.Ex: Critics condemn the whitewashing of African American characters and storylines in daytime television serials.Ex: The thermal deflection increased little or kept invariable with the continuous increase in temperature after the thermal buckle had occurred.Ex: For example, a model of an aircraft wing can be 'opened-up' on the screen to examine the buckling effects of the simulated loading on the wing's internal structure.Ex: Radiography and computer tomography scanning were performed, demonstrating malformation of the vertebral column.* deformación física voluntaria = self-mutilation.* * *1 (de una imagen) distortion2 (de un marco, riel) distortion, twistingpara evitar la deformación del suéter to stop the sweater losing its shape3 (de la verdad, los hechos) distortionCompuesto:obsession with one's work* * *
deformación sustantivo femenino
b) (Anat, Med) deformity
deformación sustantivo femenino
1 deformation: tiene una deformación física, he has got a deformity
2 deformación profesional, an obsession with work and work related matters, and a tendency to view everything from a professional point of view: como tiene deformación profesional, no puede leer un libro sin ir corrigiendo las erratas, she's so obsessed with her work she can't even read a book without picking out the errors
' deformación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
distorsión
English:
deformation
- distortion
- malformation
- perversion
* * *deformación nf1. [de huesos, objetos] deformation;lávese en agua fría para evitar la deformación de la prenda wash in cold water to prevent the garment from losing shapedeformación física (physical) deformity2. [de imágenes, figuras] distortion3. [de la verdad, la realidad] distortion4.tener deformación profesional to be always acting as if one were still at work* * *f deformation* * *deformación nf, pl - ciones1) : deformation2) : distortion -
102 directo
adj.1 direct, to-the-point, hard-bitten, point-blank.2 blunt, businesslike, direct, straightaway.3 non-stop.adv.direct, straightly, right, straight off.* * *► adjetivo1 direct, straight1 DEPORTE straight hit\en directo TELEVISIÓN live————————1 DEPORTE straight hit* * *(f. - directa)adj.1) direct2) immediate•* * *1. ADJ1) [línea] straight2) [pregunta, respuesta, lenguaje] direct, straightforward3) [tren] direct, through; [vuelo] direct, non-stop4)fui directa a la comisaría — I went straight o directly to the police station
este tren va directo a Granada — this is a through o direct train to Granada, this train goes direct to Granada
5) (=sin intermediario) directrecibo órdenes directas del sargento — I get my orders straight o direct from the sergeant
6) (Ling) [complemento, traducción] direct7) (Radio, TV)2.SM (Boxeo) straight punch; (Tenis) forehand drive* * *I- ta adjetivo1) < vuelo> direct, nonstop; <ruta/acceso> directun tren directo — a direct o through train
2) (Rad, TV)3) <lenguaje/pregunta> direct; < respuesta> straight; < persona> direct, straightforwardII* * *= direct, straightforward, blunt.Ex. This is because a reference provides little direct information about a document, but rather refers the user to another location or entry where this information can be found.Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.Ex. The author discusses the range of enquiries he deals with, the sources of information he uses, and the blunt attitude with which he deals with many enquirers.----* acceso directo = direct access.* acceso directo en pantalla = online access.* catálogo directo = direct catalogue.* catálogo directo alfabético = alphabetico-direct catalogue.* codificación directa de fila sencilla = single row direct coding.* concierto en directo = live concert.* consecuencia directa = consequential effect.* entrada directa = direct entry.* envío directo por correo = direct mail.* estilo directo = direct speech, direct discourse.* evaluación directa = obtrusive evaluation.* facturación directa = direct billing.* grupo musical en directo = live band.* música en directo = live band, live music.* orden directo = direct order.* relación directa = direct relationship.* relación directa significativa = significant direct relationship.* sin intervención directa = nonobtrusive.* teléfono de línea directa = direct-dial telephone.* venta directa = direct sale.* venta directa al público = sale + over the counter.* * *I- ta adjetivo1) < vuelo> direct, nonstop; <ruta/acceso> directun tren directo — a direct o through train
2) (Rad, TV)3) <lenguaje/pregunta> direct; < respuesta> straight; < persona> direct, straightforwardII* * *= direct, straightforward, blunt.Ex: This is because a reference provides little direct information about a document, but rather refers the user to another location or entry where this information can be found.
Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.Ex: The author discusses the range of enquiries he deals with, the sources of information he uses, and the blunt attitude with which he deals with many enquirers.* acceso directo = direct access.* acceso directo en pantalla = online access.* catálogo directo = direct catalogue.* catálogo directo alfabético = alphabetico-direct catalogue.* codificación directa de fila sencilla = single row direct coding.* concierto en directo = live concert.* consecuencia directa = consequential effect.* entrada directa = direct entry.* envío directo por correo = direct mail.* estilo directo = direct speech, direct discourse.* evaluación directa = obtrusive evaluation.* facturación directa = direct billing.* grupo musical en directo = live band.* música en directo = live band, live music.* orden directo = direct order.* relación directa = direct relationship.* relación directa significativa = significant direct relationship.* sin intervención directa = nonobtrusive.* teléfono de línea directa = direct-dial telephone.* venta directa = direct sale.* venta directa al público = sale + over the counter.* * *A ‹vuelo› direct, nonstop; ‹ruta/acceso› directun tren directo a direct o through traindescendiente por línea directa direct descendantme mantengo en contacto directo con ellos I keep in direct contact with themes mi jefe directo he is my immediate boss o superiorelecciones directas al Parlamento Europeo direct elections to the European Parliament[ S ] venta directa al público direct sales to the publicB ( Rad, TV):en directo liveuna emisión en directo desde el Teatro Solís a live transmission o broadcast from the Solís theaterel encuentro será televisado en directo the match will be broadcast livesonido en directo live soundC ‹persona› direct, straightforward; ‹lenguaje/pregunta› direct; ‹respuesta› straightA (en boxeo) straight punch* * *
directo◊ -ta adjetivo
1 ‹ vuelo› direct, nonstop;
‹ruta/acceso› direct;
‹ tren› direct, through ( before n)
2 (Rad, TV):
3 ‹lenguaje/pregunta› direct;
‹ respuesta› straight;
‹ persona› direct, straightforward
directo,-a adjetivo direct
♦ Locuciones: TV Rad en directo, live
' directo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- complemento
- directa
- emisión
- emitir
- estilo
- la
- le
- les
- me
- os
- preferir
- se
- señora
- te
- a
- abierto
- contagioso
- discado
- nos
- pasar
- retransmisión
- transmisión
- tren
English:
appreciate
- bluff
- blunt
- choose
- close
- direct
- direct-mail advertising
- excuse
- expect
- feel
- first-hand
- fuck
- get
- hear of
- help out
- her
- him
- imagine
- immediate
- it
- lady
- let
- listen
- live
- look at
- make
- me
- mean
- mind
- nonstop
- notice
- object
- observe
- opposed
- plain
- pointed
- promise
- propose
- put off
- ram
- random access
- recollect
- remind
- risk
- running
- see
- speech
- stand
- study
- teach
* * *directo, -a♦ adj1. [en línea recta] direct;éste es el camino más directo para llegar al pueblo this is the most direct way to get to the village;es descendiente directo de los Stroganoff he's a direct descendant of the Stroganoffs;su jefe directo es el comandante de la nave he reports directly to the ship's captain2. [sin detención, sin obstáculos] direct;no hay tren directo de Barcelona a Roma there isn't a direct train from Barcelona to Rome;tiene línea directa con la Casa Blanca he has a direct line to the White House;acceso directo a información privilegiada direct access to inside o privileged information;le gusta el trato directo con el cliente he enjoys the direct contact with customers3. [persona, pregunta] direct;su lenguaje era directo, sin rodeos her words were direct, she didn't beat about the bush;contestaba con respuestas directas y sinceras her answers were direct and sincere♦ nm1. [en boxeo] jabdirecto de derecha right jab;directo de izquierda left jab2. [tren] through train3. [en televisión] live broadcast;no le tengo ningún miedo al directo I'm not scared of doing live broadcasts;en directo [retransmisión, concierto] live;la televisión retransmite el debate en directo the debate is being broadcast live on television♦ advstraight;directo a straight to* * *I adj1 direct;tren directo direct train, Br tb through train2:en directo TV, RAD live3:ir directo al asunto get straight to the point* * *directo, -ta adj1) : direct, straight, immediate2)en directo : live (in broadcasting)* * *directo adj1. (en general) direct2. (tren) through -
103 finalidad
f.aim, purpose.* * *1 purpose, aim* * *noun f.goal, finality, end* * *SF1) (=propósito) purpose¿qué finalidad tendrá todo esto? — what can the purpose of all this be?
el congreso tuvo como finalidad debatir el desarrollo social — the purpose o aim of the conference was to discuss social development
2) (Fil) finality* * *a) (propósito, utilidad) purpose, aim¿con qué finalidad se hizo? — what was the aim in o object of doing it?
b) (Fil) finality* * *= aim, sense of purpose, purpose, objective, goal, end.Ex. The aim of SWALCAP is to provide integrated computer services for library housekeeping purposes and to keep these services up to date.Ex. This article argues that those in leadership roles bear a special responsibility for creating a sense of purpose in the organisation.Ex. Chapters 7 and 8 introduced the problems associated with author cataloguing and have surveyed the purpose of cataloguing codes.Ex. An objective is an individual act intended to be carried out, and a number o which are required to be carried out in order to reach a goal.Ex. Karen set the theme in her keynote address that booksellers, publishers and librarians often have different goals and perceptions.Ex. In our fascination with the versatility of certain tools, we should not forget the ends to which they are to be applied.----* sin finalidad = purposeless.* ver la finalidad = see + the point.* * *a) (propósito, utilidad) purpose, aim¿con qué finalidad se hizo? — what was the aim in o object of doing it?
b) (Fil) finality* * *= aim, sense of purpose, purpose, objective, goal, end.Ex: The aim of SWALCAP is to provide integrated computer services for library housekeeping purposes and to keep these services up to date.
Ex: This article argues that those in leadership roles bear a special responsibility for creating a sense of purpose in the organisation.Ex: Chapters 7 and 8 introduced the problems associated with author cataloguing and have surveyed the purpose of cataloguing codes.Ex: An objective is an individual act intended to be carried out, and a number o which are required to be carried out in order to reach a goal.Ex: Karen set the theme in her keynote address that booksellers, publishers and librarians often have different goals and perceptions.Ex: In our fascination with the versatility of certain tools, we should not forget the ends to which they are to be applied.* sin finalidad = purposeless.* ver la finalidad = see + the point.* * *1 (propósito, utilidad) purpose, aim¿con qué finalidad se convocó la reunión? what was the aim in o object of calling the meeting?, what was the purpose of calling the meeting?2 ( Fil) finality* * *
finalidad sustantivo femenino (propósito, utilidad) purpose, aim
finalidad sustantivo femenino purpose, aim
' finalidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
de
- destino
- ser
- función
- meta
- objetiva
- objetivo
- objeto
- para
- fin
- motivo
- por
- porque
English:
escape
- leave
- object
- point
* * *finalidad nfaim, purpose;sin ninguna finalidad aimlessly;¿con qué finalidad nos hicieron venir? what was the purpose of getting us to come?, why did they get us to come?* * *f purpose, aim* * *finalidad nf1) : purpose, aim2) : finality* * *finalidad n purpose / aim -
104 llegar a
v.1 to get to, to come to, to come at.Ella llegó a firmar She came to sign.Ellos llegaron a una conclusión They came to a conclusion.Llegamos al teatro a las seis We got to the theater at six.2 to come to, to get down to.Ella llegó a firmar She came to sign.3 to come to, to attain, to reach.María llegó a Madrid a las seis Mary arrived in Madrid at six.Ellos llegaron a una conclusión They came to a conclusion.4 to reach, to arrive at, to arrive in, to draw into.María llegó a Madrid a las seis Mary arrived in Madrid at six.5 to come to.6 to get to the point of, to get even to the point of.María llegó a mentir Mary got to the point of lying.7 to have an emotional effect on, to touch, to reach.Sus palabras llegaron al alma His words touched the soul.* * *(v.) = come to, reach, reach out to, find + Posesivo + way to, get through to, come up to, pull into, strike + a chord withEx. We now come to the sixth and last condition of authorship.Ex. This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.Ex. The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex. He found his way quickly and easily to the materials he needed.Ex. This article discusses how to interpret these elements in a patent document and how to get through to the technical information sought.Ex. A man came up to me and said he had been referred to me by the reference department.Ex. So, having stated these thoughts about librarians and digital libraries, I am happy to announce that the airplane has now pulled into its boarding gate.Ex. Digital libraries have struck a chord with users.* * *(v.) = come to, reach, reach out to, find + Posesivo + way to, get through to, come up to, pull into, strike + a chord withEx: We now come to the sixth and last condition of authorship.
Ex: This is in part due to the different stages of development reached by different libraries.Ex: The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex: He found his way quickly and easily to the materials he needed.Ex: This article discusses how to interpret these elements in a patent document and how to get through to the technical information sought.Ex: A man came up to me and said he had been referred to me by the reference department.Ex: So, having stated these thoughts about librarians and digital libraries, I am happy to announce that the airplane has now pulled into its boarding gate.Ex: Digital libraries have struck a chord with users. -
105 llegar al punto de
(v.) = be at the point ofEx. As we will probably hear from Mr. Welsh tomorrow, we are at the point where the Library of Congress has all but committed itself to close its catalogs.* * *(v.) = be at the point ofEx: As we will probably hear from Mr. Welsh tomorrow, we are at the point where the Library of Congress has all but committed itself to close its catalogs.
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106 llegar el momento en el que
(v.) = reach + the point whereEx. We have not yet reached the point where everybody has their own terminal, especially outside the developed countries.* * *(v.) = reach + the point whereEx: We have not yet reached the point where everybody has their own terminal, especially outside the developed countries.
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107 polos opuestos
= polar types, worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and orangesEx. The typical sociological use of polar types, dichotomies and contrasted opposites is useful up to a point, but requires further analysis if it is not to mislead.Ex. International law & cyberspace are not worlds apart anymore.Ex. The two are like oil and water.Ex. In many ways they are like chalk and cheese to the point where I find myself even questioning how on earth their relationship works.Ex. Observation and theory are generally like apples and oranges -- they don't interact.* * *= polar types, worlds apart, like oil and water, like chalk and cheese, like apples and orangesEx: The typical sociological use of polar types, dichotomies and contrasted opposites is useful up to a point, but requires further analysis if it is not to mislead.
Ex: International law & cyberspace are not worlds apart anymore.Ex: The two are like oil and water.Ex: In many ways they are like chalk and cheese to the point where I find myself even questioning how on earth their relationship works.Ex: Observation and theory are generally like apples and oranges -- they don't interact. -
108 punto de llegada
(n.) = point of arrivalEx. Mileage must be calculated at the shortest practicable distance from the University to the point of arrival and return.* * *(n.) = point of arrivalEx: Mileage must be calculated at the shortest practicable distance from the University to the point of arrival and return.
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109 ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás
(v.) = reach + the point of no returnEx. Global warming is reaching the point of no return, with widespread drought, crop failure and water shortages the likely result.* * *(v.) = reach + the point of no returnEx: Global warming is reaching the point of no return, with widespread drought, crop failure and water shortages the likely result.
Spanish-English dictionary > ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás
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110 trance
m.1 difficult situation.pasar por un mal trance to go through a bad patcha todo trance at all costs2 trance.estar en trance to be in a trance3 entrancement, enrapture, rapport.4 legal seizure.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: tranzar.* * *1 (momento crítico) critical moment2 (dificultad) fix, tight spot3 (éxtasis) trance\a todo trance figurado at all costsestar en trance de... to be on the point of..., be in the process of...pasar por un trance to hit a bad patchsacar a alguien de un mal trance to get somebody out of a fixtrance mortal / trance de muerte death throes pluralúltimo trance last moments plural (of life)* * *SM1) (=momento difícil)último trance — last o dying moments
trance mortal — last o dying moments pl
2) [de médium] trance; (Rel) trance, ecstasyentrar en trance — to fall o go into a trance
* * *1) ( momento crítico)ya han salido de ese trance — they've come through it o got over it now
en trance DE algo: estar en trance de muerte to be at death's door; estas costumbres están en trance de desaparición these customs are (in the process of) disappearing o are dying out; a todo trance — at any cost
2) (Psic, Relig) tranceestar/entrar en trance — to be in/go into a trance
* * *= juncture, trance, conjuncture.Ex. For all national libraries a major factor is technological change in communication proceeding at an ever accelerating rating which has brought them to the current juncture.Ex. Freud was not particularly comfortable with hypnotism, as he knew that not all patients could reach the deep level of trance.Ex. This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.----* en trance de = in the throes of.* entrar en trance = go into + trance.* estado de trance = state of trance.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* * *1) ( momento crítico)ya han salido de ese trance — they've come through it o got over it now
en trance DE algo: estar en trance de muerte to be at death's door; estas costumbres están en trance de desaparición these customs are (in the process of) disappearing o are dying out; a todo trance — at any cost
2) (Psic, Relig) tranceestar/entrar en trance — to be in/go into a trance
* * *= juncture, trance, conjuncture.Ex: For all national libraries a major factor is technological change in communication proceeding at an ever accelerating rating which has brought them to the current juncture.
Ex: Freud was not particularly comfortable with hypnotism, as he knew that not all patients could reach the deep level of trance.Ex: This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.* en trance de = in the throes of.* entrar en trance = go into + trance.* estado de trance = state of trance.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* * *A(momento crítico): están pasando por un trance difícil they're going through a bad time o ( BrE) patchya han salido de ese trance they've come through it o got over it nowen un trance de tan singular gravedad at such a critical junctureen trance DE algo:estar en trance de muerte to be at death's doorestos lugares están en trance de desaparición these places are (in the process of) disappearing o are dying outa todo trance at any cost, at all costsestar en trance to be in a tranceentrar en trance to go into a trance* * *
trance sustantivo masculino (Psic, Relig) trance;
trance sustantivo masculino
1 (situación, circunstancia crítica) critical moment, difficult situation
2 (éxtasis) trance
entrar en trance, to go into a trance
' trance' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amarga
- amargo
- situación
English:
trance
- go
* * *trance nm1. [situación crítica] difficult situation;ya había pasado por trances parecidos she had already been through similar difficulties;ahora se encuentra en el trance de tener que ayudar a un rival now he finds himself in the position of having to help out a rival;a todo trance at all costs2. [estado hipnótico] trance;entrar en trance to go into a trance3. [música] trance4. [proceso]en trance de: una cultura/lengua en trance de desaparición a culture/language that is in the process of dying out;en trance de muerte on the point of death o dying* * *mpasar por un trance amargo go through a terrible time;último trance final moment;a todo trance at all costs2 de médium:en trance in a trance* * *trance nm1) : critical juncture, tough time2) : trance3)en trance de : in the process ofen trance de extinción: on the verge of extinction -
111 utilidad
f.1 usefulness.2 utility (program) (computing).3 benefit, earnings, utility, profit.* * *1 utility, usefulness2 (beneficio) profit* * *noun f.utility, usefulness* * *SF1) [gen] usefulnessno lo tires, ya le encontraremos alguna utilidad — don't throw it away, we'll find some use for it
sacar la máxima utilidad a algo — to use sth to the full, make full use of sth
2) LAm (Com, Econ) profit3) (Inform) utility* * *a) ( de aparato) usefulnessb) utilidades femenino plural (AmL) (ganancia, beneficio) profits (pl)* * *= expediency, helpfulness, usefulness, utility, utilisability, fruitfulness.Ex. And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.Ex. Sometimes, in the interest of comprehension or helpfulness, modifications to the standard pattern are desirable.Ex. Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.Ex. Situations where subdivisions might have had some utility are served by the co-ordination of index terms at the search stage.Ex. Utilisability is the extent to which research results are adapted to the characteristics of the intended users and their circumstances.Ex. The fruitfulness of our life depends in large measure on our ability to doubt our own words and to question the value of our own work.----* contorno de utilidad = utility contour.* curva de utilidad = utility contour.* demostrar su utilidad = come into + Posesivo + own.* de utilidad general = all-purpose.* de utilidad inmediata = immediately useful.* ejecutar una utilidad = run + utility.* poca utilidad = unhelpfulness.* programa de utilidades = utilities.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* utilidades = toolbox [tool box].* ver la utilidad = see + the point.* * *a) ( de aparato) usefulnessb) utilidades femenino plural (AmL) (ganancia, beneficio) profits (pl)* * *= expediency, helpfulness, usefulness, utility, utilisability, fruitfulness.Ex: And we have all of the ingredients for the creation of an atmosphere in which the proponents of expediency could couch their arguments in terms of cost effectiveness.
Ex: Sometimes, in the interest of comprehension or helpfulness, modifications to the standard pattern are desirable.Ex: Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.Ex: Situations where subdivisions might have had some utility are served by the co-ordination of index terms at the search stage.Ex: Utilisability is the extent to which research results are adapted to the characteristics of the intended users and their circumstances.Ex: The fruitfulness of our life depends in large measure on our ability to doubt our own words and to question the value of our own work.* contorno de utilidad = utility contour.* curva de utilidad = utility contour.* demostrar su utilidad = come into + Posesivo + own.* de utilidad general = all-purpose.* de utilidad inmediata = immediately useful.* ejecutar una utilidad = run + utility.* poca utilidad = unhelpfulness.* programa de utilidades = utilities.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* utilidades = toolbox [tool box].* ver la utilidad = see + the point.* * *1 (de un aparato) usefulnessno le veo la utilidad a ese aparato I can't see the point of this machinetener coche, viviendo en el campo, es de gran utilidad it's very useful to have a car when you live in the country* * *
utilidad sustantivo femenino
b)
utilidad sustantivo femenino usefulness, utility: su pretendida ayuda no es de ninguna utilidad, her so-called help is of no use
' utilidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
inútil
- para
- provecho
- servicio
- finalidad
English:
avail
- good
- guidance
- profit
- purpose
- service
- use
- usefulness
- utility
- condemn
* * *♦ nf1. [cualidad] usefulness;dudo de su utilidad I doubt it will be much use;el libro me fue de gran utilidad the book was very useful2. [beneficio] profit3. Informát utility (program)♦ utilidades nfplAm Econ profits* * *f1 usefulness;ser de gran utilidad be very useful;de utilidad pública of public benefit;una asociación de utilidad pública a registered charity, a charitable organization2:utilidades pl L.Am. profits* * *utilidad nf1) : utility, usefulness2) utilidades nfpl: profits* * *utilidad n usefulness -
112 ir al grano
• be direct• come to point• come to the point• come to the purpose• get down to brass tacks• get down to business• get down to the facts• get to the front• get to the point of• make new efforts• make no bones of• ride round• ride side-saddle• ride sidesaddle• ride straight• ride tandem• speak to the point• stick to essentials -
113 apurar a Alguien
(v.) = press to + the pointEx. He would disclaim representing 'Europe', even -- and pressed to the point he might say he speaks not even for his own nation, or even his institution, but only for himself.* * *(v.) = press to + the pointEx: He would disclaim representing 'Europe', even -- and pressed to the point he might say he speaks not even for his own nation, or even his institution, but only for himself.
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114 estar equivoado
(v.) = miss + the pointEx. Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.* * *(v.) = miss + the pointEx: Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.
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115 ilustrar una idea
(v.) = illustrate + pointEx. A summary of the course content would do less than justice to a programme which serves to illustrate the point that libraries, information and IT can receive serious attention.* * *(v.) = illustrate + pointEx: A summary of the course content would do less than justice to a programme which serves to illustrate the point that libraries, information and IT can receive serious attention.
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116 no captar la idea
(v.) = miss + the pointEx. Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.* * *(v.) = miss + the pointEx: Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.
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117 no entender lo esencial
(v.) = miss + the pointEx. Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.* * *(v.) = miss + the pointEx: Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.
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118 no pillar la idea
(v.) = miss + the pointEx. Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.* * *(v.) = miss + the pointEx: Even those states who are pushing for legalized sports betting are missing the point when it comes to making a profit through sports betting.
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119 poner entre la espada y la pared
(v.) = press to + the pointEx. He would disclaim representing 'Europe', even -- and pressed to the point he might say he speaks not even for his own nation, or even his institution, but only for himself.* * *(v.) = press to + the pointEx: He would disclaim representing 'Europe', even -- and pressed to the point he might say he speaks not even for his own nation, or even his institution, but only for himself.
Spanish-English dictionary > poner entre la espada y la pared
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120 remachar
v.1 to rivet.Ellos remachan cuero They rivet leather.2 to drive home, to stress.3 to hammer home, to stress, to reiterate, to pound down.Ellos remacharon sus intenciones They hammered home their intentions.4 to smash.Ellos remacharon la pelota de tennis They smashed the tennis ball.5 to spike.Ellos remacharon la pelota de voleibol They spiked the volleyball.* * *1 (clavo etc) to clinch; (metal) to rivet2 figurado (confirmar) to drive home, hammer home, stress* * *1. VT1) (Téc) [+ metales] to rivet; [+ clavo] to clinch2) [+ aspecto, asunto, punto]quisiera remachar este punto que considero de extrema importancia — I would like to stress this point, which I think is extremely important
el político remachó ese punto recordándoles qué había pasado — the politician really hammered home the point by reminding them what had happened
3) (=finalizar) to finish off2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < clavo> to clinch; <perno/chapas> to rivet2.remachar vi ( en tenis) to smash; ( en voleibol) to spike* * *= rivet.Ex. When the books were shelved fore-edge outwards, the chains were attached to a staple riveted to an edge of one of the boards.----* remacharlo = nail it.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < clavo> to clinch; <perno/chapas> to rivet2.remachar vi ( en tenis) to smash; ( en voleibol) to spike* * *= rivet.Ex: When the books were shelved fore-edge outwards, the chains were attached to a staple riveted to an edge of one of the boards.
* remacharlo = nail it.* * *remachar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹clavo› to clinch; ‹perno/roblón› to rivet2 ‹chapas/plásticos› to rivetB1 (recalcar) to repeat, reiteratenos lo remachó tantas veces he repeated it so often, he rammed the point home so often2 (finalizar) to round off, finish off■ remacharvi(en tenis) to smash; (en vóleibol) to spike* * *
remachar ( conjugate remachar) verbo transitivo
‹perno/chapas› to rivet
( finalizar) to round off, finish off
verbo intransitivo ( en tenis) to smash;
( en vóleibol) to spike
remachar verbo transitivo
1 (un clavo) to clinch, hammer home
(unir con remaches) to rivet
2 fam (subrayar) to hammer home
' remachar' also found in these entries:
English:
rivet
- hammer
- smash
* * *remachar vt1. [clavo] to clinch2. [poner remaches a] to rivet3. [recalcar] to stress;remachó que era un acuerdo provisional he stressed that it was a provisional agreement* * *v/t2 instrucción, ordén repeat* * *remachar vt1) : to rivet2) : to clinch (a nail)3) : to stress, to drive homeremachar vi: to smash, to spike (a ball)
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