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21 envalentonar
v.1 to urge on, to fill with courage.2 to make bold, to encourage, to give courage, to hearten.* * *1 to make bold, make daring1 (volverse valiente) to become bold, become daring2 (insolentarse) to become arrogant, become aggressive* * *1.VT to make bold, embolden2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to make... bolder, encourage2.envalentonarse v pron ( ponerse valiente) to become bolder o more daring; ( insolentarse) to become defiant* * *= embolden.Ex. The spark of warmth had emboldened her.* * *1.verbo transitivo to make... bolder, encourage2.envalentonarse v pron ( ponerse valiente) to become bolder o more daring; ( insolentarse) to become defiant* * *= embolden.Ex: The spark of warmth had emboldened her.
* * *envalentonar [A1 ]vtto make … bolder, encourage(ponerse valiente) to become bolder o more daring; (insolentarse) to become defiant* * *
envalentonar ( conjugate envalentonar) verbo transitivo
to make … bolder, encourage
envalentonarse verbo pronominal ( ponerse valiente) to become bolder o more daring;
( insolentarse) to become defiant
* * *♦ vtto urge on, to fill with courage* * *v/t make bolder omore daring* * *envalentonar vt: to make bold, to encourage -
22 intrépido
adj.intrepid, bold, brave, courageous.* * *► adjetivo1 intrepid* * *ADJ intrepid* * *- da adjetivo intrepid* * *= intrepid, bold [bolder -comp., boldest -sup.], fearless, dauntless.Ex. The article 'Aslib at war: the brief but intrepid career of a library organization as a hub of allied scientific intelligence 1942-1945' analyses the important role played by Aslib in the centralised microfilming and dissemination of enemy scientific periodicals during World War 2.Ex. 'Would it be bold of me to ask,' she said hesitantly, 'why is the Medical Center library virtually an autonomous unit?'.Ex. He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex. He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.* * *- da adjetivo intrepid* * *= intrepid, bold [bolder -comp., boldest -sup.], fearless, dauntless.Ex: The article 'Aslib at war: the brief but intrepid career of a library organization as a hub of allied scientific intelligence 1942-1945' analyses the important role played by Aslib in the centralised microfilming and dissemination of enemy scientific periodicals during World War 2.
Ex: 'Would it be bold of me to ask,' she said hesitantly, 'why is the Medical Center library virtually an autonomous unit?'.Ex: He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex: He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.* * *intrépido -daintrepid* * *
intrépido,-a adjetivo intrepid
' intrépido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
intrépida
English:
fearless
- intrepid
- adventurous
* * *intrépido, -a adjintrepid* * *adj intrepid* * *intrépido, -da adj: intrepid, fearless -
23 temerario
adj.1 reckless, bold, audacious, brash.2 reckless, breakneck, suicidal.3 cock-brained.* * *► adjetivo1 reckless, rash* * *(f. - temeraria)adj.* * *ADJ1) [persona, acto] (=imprudente) rash, reckless; (=audaz) bold2) [juicio] hasty, rash* * *- ria adjetivo bold* * *= daring, reckless, rash, foolhardy, audacious, buccaneering.Ex. One wondered, did daring first-year students lose their nerve at the last minute and kneel as evidence that their audacity in approaching this 'holy of holies' was tempered by the proper reverence?.Ex. The article is entitled ' Reckless driving on the information highway, or, is the scholar of the research library effectively using the available resources?'.Ex. And some way down the list of benefits was a rash promise to 'slash the red tape that hinders our trade with Europe -- and thereby safeguard the 2 1/2 million jobs involved'.Ex. There is nothing wrong with killing enemy soldiers that are attacking you and it would seem foolhardy just to let them escape.Ex. One of Belgium's most dangerous criminals, who staged an audacious jailbreak on a hijacked helicopter, has been tracked down to Morocco.Ex. But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.----* imprudencia temeraria = endangerment, wanton endangerment, criminal negligence.* juicio temerario = snap judgement.* * *- ria adjetivo bold* * *= daring, reckless, rash, foolhardy, audacious, buccaneering.Ex: One wondered, did daring first-year students lose their nerve at the last minute and kneel as evidence that their audacity in approaching this 'holy of holies' was tempered by the proper reverence?.
Ex: The article is entitled ' Reckless driving on the information highway, or, is the scholar of the research library effectively using the available resources?'.Ex: And some way down the list of benefits was a rash promise to 'slash the red tape that hinders our trade with Europe -- and thereby safeguard the 2 1/2 million jobs involved'.Ex: There is nothing wrong with killing enemy soldiers that are attacking you and it would seem foolhardy just to let them escape.Ex: One of Belgium's most dangerous criminals, who staged an audacious jailbreak on a hijacked helicopter, has been tracked down to Morocco.Ex: But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.* imprudencia temeraria = endangerment, wanton endangerment, criminal negligence.* juicio temerario = snap judgement.* * *‹persona› rash, bold; ‹acto/empresa› rash* * *
temerario,-a adj (acción, modo de conducir) reckless, (comentario, hipótesis, acusación) rash
' temerario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arriesgada
- arriesgado
- colgada
- colgado
- temeraria
- imprudente
English:
daredevil
- reckless
- risktaker
- dare
* * *temerario, -a adj[persona, conducta] rash, reckless; [juicio, opinión] rash;conducción temeraria careless o reckless driving* * *adj rash, reckless* * *: reckless, rash♦ temerariamente adv* * *temerario adj reckless -
24 templado
adj.1 lukewarm, neither cold nor hot.2 temperate, abstinent, mild, frugal.past part.past participle of spanish verb: templar.* * *1→ link=templar templar► adjetivo1 (agua) warm, lukewarm; (clima, temperatura) mild, temperate2 (moderado) moderate; (sereno) composed, unruffled3 (valiente) brave4 MÚSICA tuned5 (metal) tempered\nervios bien templados steady nerves* * *(f. - templada)adj.1) warm2) mild3) moderate* * *1. ADJ1) [líquido, comida] lukewarm; [clima] mild, temperate; (Geog) [zona] temperate2) (=moderado) moderate, restrained; [en comer] frugal; [en beber] of sober habits, abstemious3) (Mús) well-tuned4) (=valiente) brave, courageous; (=franco) bold, forthright6) And (=severo) severe8)2.SM (Téc) tempering, hardening* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < clima> mild, temperate; < zona> temperate; < temperatura> warm2) < ánimo> bold, courageous3) (Col) (duro, difícil) tough* * *= warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], benign, temperate, annealing, tempered.Ex. It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex. It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex. Being on the ocean means that Boston's climate is temperate in the summer.Ex. This paper presents an algorithm for health care knowledge crystallization that, in addition to simulating the process of annealing, employs the notion of nucleation and growth on health care knowledge.Ex. Fully tempered glass as supplied for shower door, patio doors, etc., is four to five times as strong as annealed glass.----* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* zona templada, la = temperate zone, the.* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < clima> mild, temperate; < zona> temperate; < temperatura> warm2) < ánimo> bold, courageous3) (Col) (duro, difícil) tough* * *= warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], benign, temperate, annealing, tempered.Ex: It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.
Ex: It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex: Being on the ocean means that Boston's climate is temperate in the summer.Ex: This paper presents an algorithm for health care knowledge crystallization that, in addition to simulating the process of annealing, employs the notion of nucleation and growth on health care knowledge.Ex: Fully tempered glass as supplied for shower door, patio doors, etc., is four to five times as strong as annealed glass.* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* zona templada, la = temperate zone, the.* * *A1 ‹clima› mild, temperate; ‹zona› temperate; ‹temperatura› warm2 ‹agua› warm, lukewarm; ‹comida› lukewarmfrío, templado, caliente … ¡que te quemas! cold, you're getting warmer, hot … red hot!B ‹ánimo› bold, courageoustiene los nervios bien templados she has nerves of steel, she has very steady nervesC ( Col) (duro, difícil) toughtempering* * *
Del verbo templar: ( conjugate templar)
templado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
templado
templar
templado◊ -da adjetivo
‹ zona› temperate;
‹ día› warm
templado,-a adjetivo
1 (tibio) warm: lávalo en agua templada, wash it in lukewarm water
2 Meteor mild, temperate
3 (que tiene templanza) restrained, sober
(con temple) courageous
4 Mús tuned
templar
I verbo transitivo
1 (un metal) to temper
2 (una habitación) to warm up
3 (moderar, suavizar) to moderate: templa tus nervios, calm your nerves
templar los ánimos, to calm o cool everyone down
4 Mús (un instrumento) to tune
II verbo intransitivo (el tiempo) to get warmer
♦ Locuciones: templar gaitas, to compromise
' templado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
templada
- tibia
- tibio
English:
enjoy
- mild
- self-controlled
- temperate
- warm
* * *templado, -a♦ adj1. [agua, leche, comida] [tirando a frío] lukewarm;[tirando a caliente] warm2. [clima, zona] temperate;[temperaturas] mild;tenemos una mañana templada en Cartagena it's a mild morning here in Cartagena3. [sereno] [persona, carácter, ánimos] calm, composed;[nervios] steady4. [moderado] moderate♦ nmTec [del acero] tempering* * *adj warm; clima temperate; figmoderate, restrained* * *templado, -da adj1) : temperate, mild2) : moderate, restrained3) : warm, lukewarm4) valiente: courageous, bold* * *templado adj1. (líquido) lukewarm2. (clima) mild -
25 corto
adj.1 short, small-sized.2 slow-witted.3 short, shy.4 short, brief, laconic, succinct.5 brief, short.6 short, non-talkative, reserved, unexpressive.7 short, scant, wanting.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: cortar.* * *► adjetivo1 (extensión) short2 (duración) short, brief3 (escaso) scant, meagre (US meager)1 short film, short\a la corta o a la larga figurado sooner or later, in the long runcorto,-a de alcances familiar thick, dimcorto,-a de medios of scant meanscorto,-a de miras familiar narrow-mindedcorto,-a de vista short-sightedni corto,-a ni perezoso,-a familiar without thinking twicequedarse corto,-a (ropa) to become too short■ el pantalón se me ha quedado corto my trousers have become too short for me 2 (calcular mal) to underestimate, miscalculate■ te quedaste corto con los bocadillos you didn't make enough sandwiches 3 (un tiro) to fall short 4 (no decir todo) to hold something back, not say enough————————1 short film, short* * *(f. - corta)adj.1) short2) shy, timid3) scarce* * *1. ADJ1) [longitud, distancia] shortpantalón 1)2) [periodo, visita, reunión] short, briefplazo 1)la película se me hizo muy corta — the film was over o went very quickly
3) (=escaso) [ración] small•
corto de algo, un café con leche, pero corto de café — a coffee with plenty of milk, a milky coffeeando o voy corto de dinero — I'm short of money
ando o voy muy corto de tiempo — I'm short of time, I'm pressed o pushed for time
corto de vista — shortsighted, nearsighted (EEUU)
•
quedarse corto, costará unos tres millones, y seguro que me quedo corto — it will cost three million, and I'm probably underestimatingle dijo lo que pensaba de él, pero se quedó corto — she told him what she thought of him, but it still wasn't enough
4) (=tímido) shy5) (=torpe) dim *, thick *- es más corto que las mangas de un chaleco2. SM1) (Cine) short, short film, short movie (EEUU)2) [de cerveza, vino] small glass; [de café] black coffee3.SF* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) ( en longitud) <calle/río> shortiba vestida de corto — she was wearing a short dress/skirt
b) ( en duración) <película/curso/viaje> short; <visita/conversación> short, brief2) (escaso, insuficiente)corto de algo: ando corto de dinero I'm a bit short of money; corto de vista near-sighted, shortsighted (BrE); ando muy corto de tiempo I'm really pressed for time; un café con leche corto de café a milky coffee; quedarse corto: costará más de un millón y seguro que me quedo corto it must cost at least a million, in fact it could well be more; lo llamé de todo y aun así me quedé corto I called him all the names under the sun and I could have said more; nos quedamos cortos con el pan — we didn't buy enough bread
3) < persona>a) (fam) ( tímido) shyb) (fam) ( poco inteligente) stupidIIcorto de entendederas or alcances — dim, dense (colloq)
1) (Cin)a) ( cortometraje) short (movie o film)b) cortos masculino plural (Col, Méx, Ven) ( de película) trailer2) (de cerveza, vino) (Esp) small glass; ( de whisky etc) (Chi) shot* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) ( en longitud) <calle/río> shortiba vestida de corto — she was wearing a short dress/skirt
b) ( en duración) <película/curso/viaje> short; <visita/conversación> short, brief2) (escaso, insuficiente)corto de algo: ando corto de dinero I'm a bit short of money; corto de vista near-sighted, shortsighted (BrE); ando muy corto de tiempo I'm really pressed for time; un café con leche corto de café a milky coffee; quedarse corto: costará más de un millón y seguro que me quedo corto it must cost at least a million, in fact it could well be more; lo llamé de todo y aun así me quedé corto I called him all the names under the sun and I could have said more; nos quedamos cortos con el pan — we didn't buy enough bread
3) < persona>a) (fam) ( tímido) shyb) (fam) ( poco inteligente) stupidIIcorto de entendederas or alcances — dim, dense (colloq)
1) (Cin)a) ( cortometraje) short (movie o film)b) cortos masculino plural (Col, Méx, Ven) ( de película) trailer2) (de cerveza, vino) (Esp) small glass; ( de whisky etc) (Chi) shot* * *corto11 = brief [briefer -comp., briefest -sup.], short [shorter -comp., shortest -sup.], skimpy [skimpier -comp., skimpiest -sup.].Ex: Longer titles since each title can occupy only one line will be truncated and only brief source references are included.
Ex: The 'in' analytic entry consist of two parts: the description of the part, and a short citation of the whole item in which the part is to be found.Ex: Wimbledon organisers have imposed a ban on skimpy tennis outfits ahead of this year's tournament.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* andar corto de dinero = be strapped for + cash, be strapped for + cash.* andar (muy) corto de dinero = be (hard) pressed for + money.* andar (muy) corto de tiempo = be (hard) pressed for + time.* arma corta = small arm.* camiseta de mangas cortas = T-shirt [tee-shirt].* con un plazo de tiempo muy corto = at (a) very short notice.* con un plazo de tiempo tan corto = at such short notice.* corta distancia de desplazamiento = easy travelling distance.* cortas miras = nearsightedness [near-sightedness], myopia.* corto de dinero = strapped, cash strapped, financially strapped, short of money.* corto de miras = myopic, short-sighted [shortsighted].* corto de vista = nearsighted [near-sighted].* corto y grueso = stubby [stubbier -comp., stubbiest -sup.].* de corta duración = short term [short-term].* de mangas cortas = short-sleeved.* demasiado corto = all too short.* edición de tiradas cortas = short run publishing.* en un corto espacio de tiempo = in a short space of time.* en un corto período de tiempo = in a short period of time.* en un tiempo relativamente corto = in a relatively short time, in a relatively short span of time.* hacerse más corto = grow + shorter.* más bien corto = shortish.* novela corta = novella, novelette.* quedarse corto = stop + short of, fall + short, fall + short of.* relato corto = short story.* siesta corta = power nap, catnap.* solución a corto plazo = short-term solution.* tirada corta = short run.* tirando a corto = shortish.* vacación corta = short break.corto22 = dim-witted [dimwitted].Ex: From that point on, the film is not only stupid, it's dim-witted, brainless and obtuse to the point of being insulting to the audience.
* corto de luces = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], dim-witted [dimwitted].* más corto que las mangas de un chaleco = as thick as two (short) planks, as shy as shy can be, as thick as a brick, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.corto33 = short film.Ex: With an eclectic mix of high-end quality short films and a devoted audience it is little wonder the event has sold out ever year for the past six years.
* festival de cine corto = short film festival.* festival de cortos = short film festival.* * *A1 (en longitud) ‹calle/río› shortel camino más corto the shortest routeel niño dio unos pasos cortitos the baby took a few short stepsme voy a cortar el pelo bien corto I'm going to have my hair cut really shortun jersey de manga corta a short-sleeved pulloverel vestido (se) le ha quedado corto the dress has got(ten) too short for her, she's got(ten) too big for the dressfue a la fiesta vestida de corto she went to the party wearing a short dress/skirtrecibe un pase en corto de Chano he receives a short pass from Chanotener a algn corto to keep sb on a tight rein2 (en duración) ‹película/curso› short; ‹visita/conversación› short, brief; ‹viaje› shortlos días se están haciendo más cortos the days are getting shorteresta semana se me ha hecho muy corta this week has gone very quickly o has flown (by) for meun corto período de auge económico a brief economic booma la corta o a la larga sooner or laterB(escaso, insuficiente): tiene hijos de corta edad she has very young childrenuna ración muy corta a very small portioncorto DE algo:un café con leche corto de café a weak white coffee, a milky coffeepara mí, un gin-tonic cortito de ginebra I'll have a gin and tonic, but not too much ginando corto de dinero I'm a bit short of moneyes muy corto de ambiciones he lacks ambitioncorto de vista near-sighted, shortsighted ( BrE)ando muy corto de tiempo I'm really pressed o ( BrE) pushed for time, I'm very short of timequedarse corto: deben haber gastado más de un millón y seguro que me quedo corto they must have spent at least a million, in fact it could well have been morelo llamé de todo y aun así me quedé corto I called him all the names under the sun and I still felt I hadn't said enough o and I still didn't feel I'd said enoughnos quedamos cortos con el pan we didn't buy enough breadel pase se quedó corto the pass fell shortC ‹persona›ni corto ni perezoso as bold as you like, as bold as brassni corto ni perezoso le dijo lo que pensaba he told him outright o in no uncertain terms what he thought2 ( fam) (poco inteligente) stupidA ( Cin)1 (cortometraje) short, short movie o filmB1 ( Esp) (de cerveza, vino) small glass2 ( Chi) (de whisky etc) shot* * *
Del verbo cortar: ( conjugate cortar)
corto es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
cortó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
cortar
corto
cortar ( conjugate cortar) verbo transitivo
1 ( dividir) ‹cuerda/pastel› to cut, chop;
‹ asado› to carve;
‹leña/madera› to chop;
‹ baraja› to cut;◊ corto algo por la mitad to cut sth in half o in two;
corto algo en rodajas/en cuadritos to slice/dice sth;
corto algo en trozos to cut sth into pieces
2 (quitar, separar) ‹rama/punta/pierna› to cut off;
‹ árbol› to cut down, chop down;
‹ flores› (CS) to pick;
3 ( hacer más corto) ‹pelo/uñas› to cut;
‹césped/pasto› to mow;
‹ seto› to cut;
‹ rosal› to cut back;
‹ texto› to cut down
4 ( en costura) ‹falda/vestido› to cut out
5 ( interrumpir)
‹película/programa› to interrupt
[ manifestantes] to block;
6 (censurar, editar) ‹ película› to cut;
‹escena/diálogo› to cut (out)
7 [ frío]:◊ el frío me cortó los labios my lips were chapped o cracked from the cold weather
verbo intransitivo
1 [cuchillo/tijeras] to cut
2a) (Cin):◊ ¡corten! cut!
cortarse verbo pronominal
1 ( interrumpirse) [proyección/película] to stop;
[llamada/gas] to get cut off;
se me cortó la respiración I could hardly breathe
2
‹brazo/cara› to cut;
3 ( cruzarse) [líneas/calles] to cross
4 [ leche] to curdle;
[mayonesa/salsa] to separate
5 (Chi, Esp) [ persona] (turbarse, aturdirse) to get embarrassed
corto 1◊ -ta adjetivo
1
el vestido le quedó corto the dress is too short for her now;
iba vestida de corto she was wearing a short dress/skirt
‹visita/conversación› short, brief;
2 (escaso, insuficiente):
corto de vista near-sighted, shortsighted (BrE);
andar corto de tiempo to be pressed for time
3 (fam) ( poco inteligente) stupid;
corto de entendederas or alcances dim, dense (colloq)
corto 2 sustantivo masculino (Cin)
b)
cortar
I verbo transitivo
1 to cut
(un árbol) to cut down
(el césped) to mow
2 (amputar) to cut off
3 (la luz, el teléfono) to cut off
4 (impedir el paso) to block
5 (eliminar, censurar) to cut out
II verbo intransitivo
1 (partir) to cut
2 (atajar) to cut across, to take a short cut
3 familiar (interrumpir una relación) to split up: cortó con su novia, he split up with his girlfriend
♦ Locuciones: familiar cortar por lo sano, to put an end to
corto,-a
I adjetivo
1 (distancia, tiempo) short
2 fam (de poca inteligencia) corto,-a (de luces), dim-witted
3 (escaso) short: el guiso está corto de sal, the stew is short of salt
corto,-a de vista, short-sighted
4 (vergonzoso) shy
II sustantivo masculino
1 Cine short (film)
2 Auto luz corta, dipped headlights pl
♦ Locuciones: familiar quedarse corto, to fall short (of the mark), underestimate: y me quedo corto cuando digo que es la mejor película del siglo, and my saying that it's the best movie of the century is an understatement
' corto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atar
- carabina
- comunicación
- corta
- cortar
- cortarse
- literalmente
- pantalón
- pequeña
- pequeño
- remo
- salida
- short
- slip
- tachuela
- tres
- vista
- corriente
- cursillo
- espacio
- gabán
- llevar
- pelado
- plazo
English:
ankle
- block off
- bob
- coat
- cord
- crop
- dim
- dull
- have
- hop
- least
- short
- short-haired
- short-range
- short-term
- short-winded
- skimpy
- spell
- term
- themselves
- thick
- understatement
- clean
- cut
- draw
- herself
- himself
- jab
- nearsighted
- notice
- on
- over
- push
- sever
- side
- slash
- their
- under
* * *corto, -a♦ adj1. [de poca longitud] short;las mangas me están cortas my sleeves are too short;estos pantalones se me han quedado cortos these trousers are too short for me now;hace varias semanas que no se viste de corto [futbolista] he hasn't been in the squad for several weeks;2. [de poca duración] short;el paseo se me ha hecho muy corto the walk seemed to go very quickly3. [escaso] [raciones] small, meagre;[disparo] short of the target;el lanzamiento se quedó corto the throw fell short;estoy corto de dinero I'm short of money;andamos muy cortos de tiempo we're very short of time, we haven't got very much time;Figcorto de miras short-sighted;corto de vista short-sightedFam Humser más corto que las mangas de un chaleco to be as thick as two short planks5. Compni corto ni perezoso just like that;quedarse corto [al calcular] to underestimate;nos quedamos cortos al comprar pan we didn't buy enough bread;decir que es bueno es quedarse corto it's an understatement to call it good;este programa se queda corto para nuestras necesidades this program doesn't do all the things we need♦ nm1. [cortometraje] short (movie o Br film)2. [bebida]un corto de vino/cerveza a small wine/beer* * *adj short;ir de corto be wearing a short dress;corto de vista nearsighted;de corta edad young;ni corto ni perezoso as bold as brass;a la corta o a la larga sooner or later* * *corto, -ta adj1) : short (in length or duration)2) : scarce3) : timid, shy4)corto de vista : nearsighted* * *corto adj1. (en general) short -
26 negrilla
f.1 (typ.) Boldface type.2 conner eel. (Zoology)* * *1→ link=negrillo negrillo,-a* * *SF2) (Bot) elm* * *
negrilla, negrita adjetivo & f Impr bold
' negrilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
negrita
* * *♦ adjletra negrilla bold (type), boldface♦ nfbold (type), boldface;en negrilla in bold, in boldface* * *f bold -
27 afirmación categórica
f.round assertion.* * *(n.) = bold statementEx. A single drawing can have a highly emotional impact and can be effective as either a heavy, bold statement or a tender reminder.* * *(n.) = bold statementEx: A single drawing can have a highly emotional impact and can be effective as either a heavy, bold statement or a tender reminder.
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28 afirmar categóricamente
(v.) = claim, make + a bold statementEx. Whether the juxtaposition of language with literature is as weighty an advantage as has on occasion been claimed is, I think, debatable.Ex. In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.* * *(v.) = claim, make + a bold statementEx: Whether the juxtaposition of language with literature is as weighty an advantage as has on occasion been claimed is, I think, debatable.
Ex: In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades. -
29 arrojado
adj.brave, aggressive, bold, courageous.past part.past participle of spanish verb: arrojar.* * *1→ link=arrojar arrojar► adjetivo1 thrown, thrown out2 (osado) bold, fearless, daring* * *ADJ (=valiente) daring, dashing; (=temerario) reckless* * *- da adjetivo brave, daring* * *= valiant, plucky [pluckier -comp., pluckiest -sup.], fearless, dauntless, audacious, buccaneering.Ex. Manchester Public Libraries are making a valiant attempt to offer a suitable facility despite over-crowding and lack of space.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex. He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.Ex. One of Belgium's most dangerous criminals, who staged an audacious jailbreak on a hijacked helicopter, has been tracked down to Morocco.Ex. But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.* * *- da adjetivo brave, daring* * *= valiant, plucky [pluckier -comp., pluckiest -sup.], fearless, dauntless, audacious, buccaneering.Ex: Manchester Public Libraries are making a valiant attempt to offer a suitable facility despite over-crowding and lack of space.
Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex: He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.Ex: One of Belgium's most dangerous criminals, who staged an audacious jailbreak on a hijacked helicopter, has been tracked down to Morocco.Ex: But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.* * *arrojado -dabrave, daring* * *
Del verbo arrojar: ( conjugate arrojar)
arrojado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
arrojado
arrojar
arrojar ( conjugate arrojar) verbo transitivo
1
(Aviac) ‹ bomba› to drop
‹ humo› to belch out;
‹ luz› to shed
2 ( vomitar) to bring up, throw up
arrojarse verbo pronominal ( refl) to throw oneself;
arrojadose sobre algo/algn [ persona] to throw oneself onto sth/sb;
[perro/tigre] to pounce on sth/sb
arrojado,-a adj (atrevido) bold, daring
arrojar verbo transitivo
1 (lanzar) to throw, fling
2 Com (un resultado) to show
' arrojado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arrojada
- valiente
English:
spunky
* * *arrojado, -a adjbold, fearless* * *I adj brave, daringII part → arrojar* * *arrojado, -da adj: daring, fearless -
30 denodado
adj.1 valiant, daring, bold, brave.2 determined, resolute.* * *► adjetivo1 (valiente) bold, brave2 (decidido) determined, resolute* * *ADJ bold, brave* * *- da adjetivo (frml) < esfuerzo> indefatigable (frml), tireless; <luchador/defensor> staunch, steadfast* * *= dauntless.Ex. He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.----* esfuerzo denodado = strenuous effort.* * *- da adjetivo (frml) < esfuerzo> indefatigable (frml), tireless; <luchador/defensor> staunch, steadfast* * *= dauntless.Ex: He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.
* esfuerzo denodado = strenuous effort.* * *denodado -da( frml); ‹esfuerzo› indefatigable ( frml), tireless, unflagging; ‹luchador/defensor› staunch, steadfast* * *denodado, -a adj1. [decidido] determined;realizaron un esfuerzo denodado por convencerle they made a sustained and determined effort to convince him2. [valiente] brave, intrepid* * *adj tireless* * *denodado, -da adj: bold, dauntless -
31 denuncia
f.1 accusation.presentar una denuncia contra to file a complaint against2 report, statement of dissatisfaction, formal complaint, complaint.3 charge, accusation, impeachment, accusal.4 denouncement, denunciation.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: denunciar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: denunciar.* * *1 (acusación) accusation, formal complaint, report; (delación) denunciation\presentar una denuncia contra alguien to lodge a complaint against somebody, bring an action against somebody, report somebody* * *noun f.* * *SF1) [de delito, infracción, accidente]hizo o presentó o puso una denuncia en comisaría — he made a formal complaint o accusation to the police, he reported it to the police
hice o presenté o puse una denuncia por el o del robo del bolso — I reported the theft of the bag
hacer o presentar o poner una denuncia contra algn — to report sb, make o file a formal complaint against sb
2) (=crítica) condemnation, denunciationel artículo es una denuncia de las injusticias del sistema — the article is a condemnation o denunciation of the unfairness of the system
* * *1) (de robo, asesinato) reportpresentar or hacer una denuncia — to make a formal complaint
presentó una denuncia contra ella por malversación de fondos — he went to the police and accused her of embezzlement
2) ( crítica pública) denunciation* * *= bold statement against, condemnation, denunciation.Ex. Vivid and even poetic at times, this text has a profound pathos and a rich story in addition to being a bold statement against literary elitism.Ex. This article critically examines Blaise Cronin's condemnation of social responsibility in librarianship.Ex. These denunciations make libraries look both sanctimonious and hypocritical for trying to save the world when they have failed to put ther own house in order.----* hacer una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* presentar una denuncia = file + police report.* * *1) (de robo, asesinato) reportpresentar or hacer una denuncia — to make a formal complaint
presentó una denuncia contra ella por malversación de fondos — he went to the police and accused her of embezzlement
2) ( crítica pública) denunciation* * *= bold statement against, condemnation, denunciation.Ex: Vivid and even poetic at times, this text has a profound pathos and a rich story in addition to being a bold statement against literary elitism.
Ex: This article critically examines Blaise Cronin's condemnation of social responsibility in librarianship.Ex: These denunciations make libraries look both sanctimonious and hypocritical for trying to save the world when they have failed to put ther own house in order.* hacer una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* presentar una denuncia = file + police report.* * *A (de un robo, asesinato) reportfue a la comisaría a poner or presentar or hacer una denuncia she went to the police station to make a formal complainthizo la denuncia del robo del coche he reported the theft of his carpresentó la denuncia del delito ante la justicia he reported the crime to the authoritiespresentó una denuncia contra ella por malversación de fondos he went to the police and accused her of embezzlementB (crítica pública) denunciation* * *
Del verbo denunciar: ( conjugate denunciar)
denuncia es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
denuncia
denunciar
denuncia sustantivo femenino
1 (de robo, asesinato) report;
presentar una denuncia to make a formal complaint
2 ( crítica pública) denunciation
denunciar ( conjugate denunciar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹robo/asesinato/persona› to report
2 ( condenar públicamente) to denounce, condemn
denuncia sustantivo femenino
1 Jur report
(en comisaría) poner una denuncia, to make a formal complaint
2 (protesta, crítica) denunciation
denunciar verbo transitivo
1 (un crimen, abuso) to report
2 (a alguien) to press o bring charges: denunciamos al dueño, we pressed charges against the owner
los denunciamos a la policía, we reported them to the police
3 (hacer una crítica) to denounce: la prensa denunció varios casos de soborno, the press reported on a number of attempts at bribery
' denuncia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
presentar
English:
accusation
- denunciation
- lay
- lodge
* * *denuncia nf1. [acusación] accusation;[condena] denunciation2. [a la policía] report;presentó una denuncia contra su esposo por malos tratos she reported her husband to the police for ill-treatment;* * *f report;poner una denuncia make a formal complaint* * *denuncia nf1) : denunciation, condemnation2) : police report* * *denuncia n (de un robo, accidente) report -
32 exhaltar
= make + a bold statement.Ex. In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.* * *= make + a bold statement.Ex: In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.
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33 intrépidos
----* intrépidos, los = bold, the.* * *los intrépidos= bold, theEx: This is a small service for the bold and resolute would find a way of escape anyhow: the faint-hearted and hesitant are those who need to be enticed into a wider world, and they are very numerous.
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34 reafirmar
v.1 to confirm.reafirmar a alguien en algo to confirm somebody in something2 to reaffirm, to confirm, to maintain, to ratify.Ellas reafirman sus creencias They reaffirm their beliefs.El marinero reafirmas las cuerdas The sailor reaffirms the ropes.3 to reiterate to, to maintain to.Ella reafirma venir en paz She reiterates to come in peace.4 to prove right.El presidente reafirmó a Ricardo The president proved Richard right.* * *1 to reaffirm, reassert* * *VT to reaffirm, reassert* * *verbo transitivo to reaffirm, reassert* * *= reaffirm, pander, reassert, make + a bold statement, reinforce.Ex. Coates started his study of citation order by noting Kaiser's theories of Concrete-Process and reaffirmed this aspect of Kaiser's work.Ex. Recently, however, libraries have deserted the individual and have pandered too much to the needs of the general public.Ex. Congress was denied the information it needed to discharge constitutional responsibilities, requiring it to reassert legislative prerogatives by scrutinising presidential nominees who had some involvement in Iran-Contra.Ex. In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.Ex. As information-retrieval software becomes available in more user friendly packages, the trend towards local computerized information-retrieval systems is likely to be reinforced.* * *verbo transitivo to reaffirm, reassert* * *= reaffirm, pander, reassert, make + a bold statement, reinforce.Ex: Coates started his study of citation order by noting Kaiser's theories of Concrete-Process and reaffirmed this aspect of Kaiser's work.
Ex: Recently, however, libraries have deserted the individual and have pandered too much to the needs of the general public.Ex: Congress was denied the information it needed to discharge constitutional responsibilities, requiring it to reassert legislative prerogatives by scrutinising presidential nominees who had some involvement in Iran-Contra.Ex: In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.Ex: As information-retrieval software becomes available in more user friendly packages, the trend towards local computerized information-retrieval systems is likely to be reinforced.* * *reafirmar [A1 ]vtto reaffirm, reassertlo reafirma en el puesto it strengthens his hold on the job* * *
reafirmar ( conjugate reafirmar) verbo transitivo
to reaffirm, reassert
reafirmar verbo transitivo to reaffirm, reassert
' reafirmar' also found in these entries:
English:
reaffirm
- reassert
- assert
- bolster
* * *♦ vtto confirm;reafirmar a alguien en algo to confirm sb in sth* * *v/t reaffirm* * *reafirmar vt: to reaffirm, to assert, to strengthen -
35 ser atrevido
v.to be daring.* * *(v.) = make + a bold statementEx. In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.* * *(v.) = make + a bold statementEx: In addition, both were controversial libraries when they were constructed, and each was designed to make a bold statement about the important role of libraries within their respective city = Además, ambas fueron polémicas cuando se construyeron y se diseñaron para reafirmar el importante papel de las bibliotecas dentro de sus respectivas ciudades.
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36 temeridad
f.1 recklessness.2 folly, reckless act.3 boldness, daring, audacity, fearlessness.* * *1 (actitud) temerity, rashness2 (acto temerario) reckless act* * *SF1) (=imprudencia) rashness; (=audacia) boldness; (=prisa) hastiness2) (=acto) rash act, folly* * *a) ( acción)eso fue una temeridad — that was a very rash o bold thing to do
b) ( cualidad) temerity* * *= recklessness, fearlessness, endangerment, wantonness, rashness.Ex. General principles of criminal law, including the difference between recklessness and gross negligence, are reviewed to provide those in the outdoor industry a rough guide as to their possible criminal liability.Ex. Greed and fearlessness linked the Elizabethan sea rover, the 18th-century naval captain hungry for prize money, and the early-Victorian soldier for whom the storming of an Indian city offered the chance of booty.Ex. This article postulates that communities are achieved through endangerment and are not founded on proximity or convenience but rather an opening of the self to the risks of human connection.Ex. This Court has often reiterated that while ordinary negligence involves inadvertence, wantonness requires a showing of a conscious or an intentional act.Ex. Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.* * *a) ( acción)eso fue una temeridad — that was a very rash o bold thing to do
b) ( cualidad) temerity* * *= recklessness, fearlessness, endangerment, wantonness, rashness.Ex: General principles of criminal law, including the difference between recklessness and gross negligence, are reviewed to provide those in the outdoor industry a rough guide as to their possible criminal liability.
Ex: Greed and fearlessness linked the Elizabethan sea rover, the 18th-century naval captain hungry for prize money, and the early-Victorian soldier for whom the storming of an Indian city offered the chance of booty.Ex: This article postulates that communities are achieved through endangerment and are not founded on proximity or convenience but rather an opening of the self to the risks of human connection.Ex: This Court has often reiterated that while ordinary negligence involves inadvertence, wantonness requires a showing of a conscious or an intentional act.Ex: Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.* * *1(acción): contestarle así fue una verdadera temeridad answering back like that was a very rash o bold thing to do2 (cualidad) temerityconduce con temeridad she drives recklessly* * *
temeridad sustantivo femeninoa) ( acción):◊ eso fue una temeridad that was a very rash o bold thing to do
temeridad sustantivo femenino
1 (acción arriesgada e imprudente) reckless act
2 (imprudencia, falta de reflexión) recklessness, rashness
' temeridad' also found in these entries:
English:
recklessness
* * *temeridad nf1. [cualidad] recklessness;con temeridad recklessly* * *f rashness, recklessness* * *temeridad nf1) : temerity, recklessness, rashness2) : rash act -
37 en destacado
• in blossom• in boards• in bold• in bold letter• in bold-face• in bold-face letter -
38 arriesgado
adj.1 risky, dangerous, unsafe, chancy.2 venturesome, buccaneering, dauntless, daring.f. & m.risk taker.past part.past participle of spanish verb: arriesgar.* * *1→ link=arriesgar arriesgar► adjetivo1 (peligroso) risky, dangerous2 (temerario) bold, daring, fearless* * *(f. - arriesgada)adj.* * *ADJ1) [acto] risky, hazardous2) [individuo] (=intrépido) bold, daring; pey (=impetuoso) rash, foolhardy* * ** * *= dangerous, risky [riskier -comp., riskiest -sup.], hazardous, chancy, freewheeling [free-wheeling], risk-taking, unsafe, dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.], dauntless, buccaneering.Ex. The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.Ex. Then the conscientious manager can help solve his problems without engaging in original laborious research or the risky practice of trial and error.Ex. This may seem a hazardous assumption, but the results are worth considering.Ex. As we have seen, authorship and publishing are extremely chancy occupations and, whilst it is very common for books to fall below expectations in both sales and critical acclaim, it is also not uncommon for books to exceed their expectations and this can happen with general books in the middle range.Ex. Yet it is argued that these fluctuations do not justify either precipitous journal cancellations or free-wheeling additions to the collection.Ex. The author characterizes librarians as flexible, collaborative, high energy, risk-taking visionaries.Ex. However, the Internet is perceived as an unsafe medium for the valuable and sensitive information in business transactions.Ex. Predicting the future is dicey.Ex. He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.Ex. But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.----* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.* poco arriesgado = low-risk.* * ** * *= dangerous, risky [riskier -comp., riskiest -sup.], hazardous, chancy, freewheeling [free-wheeling], risk-taking, unsafe, dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.], dauntless, buccaneering.Ex: The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.
Ex: Then the conscientious manager can help solve his problems without engaging in original laborious research or the risky practice of trial and error.Ex: This may seem a hazardous assumption, but the results are worth considering.Ex: As we have seen, authorship and publishing are extremely chancy occupations and, whilst it is very common for books to fall below expectations in both sales and critical acclaim, it is also not uncommon for books to exceed their expectations and this can happen with general books in the middle range.Ex: Yet it is argued that these fluctuations do not justify either precipitous journal cancellations or free-wheeling additions to the collection.Ex: The author characterizes librarians as flexible, collaborative, high energy, risk-taking visionaries.Ex: However, the Internet is perceived as an unsafe medium for the valuable and sensitive information in business transactions.Ex: Predicting the future is dicey.Ex: He was a dauntless adventurer, a sleuthhound, a research scholar of exceptional acuity.Ex: But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.* poco arriesgado = low-risk.* * *arriesgado -da1 (aventurado) ‹acción/empresa› risky, hazardous2 (valiente) ‹persona› brave, daring* * *
Del verbo arriesgar: ( conjugate arriesgar)
arriesgado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
arriesgado
arriesgar
arriesgado
‹ persona› brave, daring
arriesgar ( conjugate arriesgar) verbo transitivo
arriesgarse verbo pronominal:◊ ¿nos arriesgamos? shall we risk it o take a chance?;
arriesgadose a hacer algo to risk doing sth
arriesgado,-a adjetivo
1 (que entraña peligro) risky
2 (temerario) fearless, daring
arriesgar verbo transitivo to risk
' arriesgado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arriesgada
- embarcarse
- expuesta
- expuesto
English:
chancy
- dangerous
- dodgy
- hazardous
- perilous
- risky
- low
* * *arriesgado, -a adj1. [peligroso] [decisión, operación] risky2. [osado] daring;es una persona muy arriesgada she's a very daring person* * *adj risky* * *arriesgado, -da adj1) : risky2) : bold, daring* * * -
39 guapo
adj.1 handsome, well-dressed, becoming, good-looking.2 brave, daring.3 bragging.m.glamour boy, blusterer.* * *► adjetivo► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 good-looking person, good-looker2 familiar (decidido) daredevil1 (galán) ladies' man\hacerse el guapo familiar to act the tough guy————————1 (galán) ladies' man* * *(f. - guapa)adj.handsome, good-looking* * *1. ADJ1) (=atractivo) [mujer] attractive, good-looking; [hombre] handsome, good-looking; [bebé] beautiful2) (=elegante) smart, elegant3) * (=bonito) great *¿qué tal la película? -¡muy guapa! — "how was the film?" - "great! * "
4) * [como apelativo]¡ven, guapo! — [a un niño] come here, love!
¡oye, guapa! — hey!
¡cállate, guapo! — just shut up!
2. SM1) * (=valiente)¿quién es el guapo que entra primero? — who's got the guts to go in first? *, who's brave enough to go in first?
3) CAm (Cine) male lead* * *I- pa adjetivo1)a) ( hermoso) < hombre> handsome, good-looking; < mujer> attractive, good-looking; < bebé> beautifulb) ( elegante) smart, elegant2)a) (fam) ( bravucón)ponerse guapo — to get cocky (colloq)
b) (AmS fam) ( valiente) gutsy (colloq)II- pa masculino, femenino1) ( hermoso)2) (fam)a) ( bravucón)el guapo del barrio — (AmS) the local tough guy (colloq)
hacerse el guapo — to act the tough guy (colloq)
b) ( valiente)3) (Esp) ( como apelativo) (fam)a) ( expresando afecto) honey (AmE colloq), love (BrE colloq)b) ( expresando enfado)oye guapo ¿quién te has creído? — hey pal, who do you think you are? (colloq)
* * *= handsome [handsomer -comp., handsomest -sup.], dinky [dinkier -comp., dinkiest -sup.], ever-dashing, beautiful.Ex. All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.Ex. This dinky pink handbag is ideal for day or evening use.Ex. Princess Cinderella and the ever-dashing Prince Charming are about to celebrate their tenth anniversary - and all the kingdom's abuzz!.Ex. The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.----* el guapo de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.* * *I- pa adjetivo1)a) ( hermoso) < hombre> handsome, good-looking; < mujer> attractive, good-looking; < bebé> beautifulb) ( elegante) smart, elegant2)a) (fam) ( bravucón)ponerse guapo — to get cocky (colloq)
b) (AmS fam) ( valiente) gutsy (colloq)II- pa masculino, femenino1) ( hermoso)2) (fam)a) ( bravucón)el guapo del barrio — (AmS) the local tough guy (colloq)
hacerse el guapo — to act the tough guy (colloq)
b) ( valiente)3) (Esp) ( como apelativo) (fam)a) ( expresando afecto) honey (AmE colloq), love (BrE colloq)b) ( expresando enfado)oye guapo ¿quién te has creído? — hey pal, who do you think you are? (colloq)
* * *= handsome [handsomer -comp., handsomest -sup.], dinky [dinkier -comp., dinkiest -sup.], ever-dashing, beautiful.Ex: All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.
Ex: This dinky pink handbag is ideal for day or evening use.Ex: Princess Cinderella and the ever-dashing Prince Charming are about to celebrate their tenth anniversary - and all the kingdom's abuzz!.Ex: The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.* el guapo de + Nombre = good old + Nombre.* * *A1 (hermoso) ‹hombre› handsome, good-looking, attractive; ‹mujer/niño› attractive, good-looking; ‹bebé› beautiful, lovelyes guapa de cara she has a pretty face2 (elegante) smart, elegantestás muy guapo con ese traje you look very smart in that suitla novia iba muy guapa the bride looked lovelyB1 ( fam)hay que ser muy guapo para atreverse a eso you have to be very gutsy o have a lot of guts to do thatse comió su guapo pedazo de carne he ate a huge chunk o ( colloq) a whopping great chunk of meatmasculine, feminineA(hermoso): es el guapo de la familia he's the good-looking one of the familyB ( fam)(valiente): a ver quién es el guapo que se anima a decírselo let's see who has the guts to tell him ( colloq)hacerse el guapo to act the tough guy ( colloq)1 (expresando afecto) honey ( AmE colloq), love ( BrE colloq); (a una mujer atractiva) doll ( AmE colloq), gorgeous ( BrE colloq)2(expresando enfado): oye guapo ¿quién te has creído? hey pal, who do you think you are? ( colloq)* * *
guapo◊ -pa adjetivo
1 ‹ hombre› handsome, good-looking;
‹ mujer› attractive, good-looking;
‹ bebé› beautiful;
2a) (fam) ( bravucón):◊ ponerse guapo to get cocky (colloq)
guapo,-a
I adjetivo
1 good-looking, US cute
(mujer) beautiful, pretty
(hombre) handsome: hoy estás muy guapa, you look very nice today
iba muy guapa, she looked smart
2 (interesante, estupendo) great
II sustantivo masculino
1 (gallito, valiente) a ver quién es el guapo que se lo dice, let's see who has the guts to tell him
2 LAm (matón) bully
' guapo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agraciada
- agraciado
- cual
- guapa
- hasta
- imponente
- estupendo
- majo
- presumir
English:
attractive
- beautiful
- good-looking
- guy
- handsome
- nice
- pretty
- cute
- drop-dead
- good
- look
* * *guapo, -a♦ adj[mujer] pretty, good-looking;¡guapa! [piropo] hello, gorgeous!¡qué guapa te has puesto! you look really nice!;dame diez minutos para ponerme guapo give me ten minutes to get readyse ha comprado un piso muy guapo he's bought himself a really cool o ace apartment4. Am [valiente] gutsy;ser guapo to have guts♦ nm,f1. [valiente]a ver quién es el guapo que… let's see who's brave enough to…oye, guapo, devuélveme mi bolígrafo listen pal o Br sunshine, I want my pen back* * *I adj2 S.Am.gutsyII m handsome ogood-looking man* * *guapo, -pa adj1) : handsome, good-looking, attractive2) : elegant, smart* * *guapo adj3. (cosa) great / smart -
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adj.brave (valeroso).f. & m.1 brave person (valeroso).2 valiant, brave person, daring person.* * *► adjetivo1 (valeroso) brave, courageous, bold2 (fuerte) strong, vigorous■ ¡valiente ayudante estás hecho! a fine assistant you are!4 peyorativo (bravucón) boastful, bragging1 (valeroso) brave person2 (bravucón) boaster, braggart* * *adj.bold, brave* * *1. ADJ1) [persona, acción, decisión] brave, courageous, valiant literno te las des de valiente porque sé que tienes miedo — don't pretend to be brave because I know you're frightened
2) iró (antes de s) fine¡valiente amigo estás tú hecho! — a fine friend o some friend you are! *
¡valiente gobierno! — some government! *, what a government! *
2.SMF brave man/womanse hace el valiente porque le están mirando todos — he's pretending to be brave because everyone's looking at him
* * *I1) < persona> brave, courageous, valiant (liter)2) (delante del n) (iró) ( en exclamaciones)valiente sinvergüenza estás hecho! — you have some nerve (AmE colloq), you've got a nerve (BrE colloq)
IIvaliente amigo que tienes! — some friend he is! (colloq & iro)
masculino y femenino brave personlos valientes — the brave (frml)
* * *= valiant, gallant, courageous, spunky, plucky [pluckier -comp., pluckiest -sup.], fearless, stud, brave [braver -comp., bravest -sup.].Ex. Manchester Public Libraries are making a valiant attempt to offer a suitable facility despite over-crowding and lack of space.Ex. This was an untenable state of affairs and he made a gallant effort to secure librarians and library boards from the possibility of such suits.Ex. One of the most effective ways of combatting racism is through enlightened, moderate and courageous work colleagues.Ex. The author discusses a number of ' spunky' girls in adolescent and children's literature.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex. 'Slut'/'angel' and 'wuss'/' stud' dichotomies provide an oversimplified grid from which adolescents negotiate complex feelings towards their own sexuality.Ex. It would be a brave man who would predict that such a process will always remain clumsy, slow and faulty in detail.* * *I1) < persona> brave, courageous, valiant (liter)2) (delante del n) (iró) ( en exclamaciones)valiente sinvergüenza estás hecho! — you have some nerve (AmE colloq), you've got a nerve (BrE colloq)
IIvaliente amigo que tienes! — some friend he is! (colloq & iro)
masculino y femenino brave personlos valientes — the brave (frml)
* * *= valiant, gallant, courageous, spunky, plucky [pluckier -comp., pluckiest -sup.], fearless, stud, brave [braver -comp., bravest -sup.].Ex: Manchester Public Libraries are making a valiant attempt to offer a suitable facility despite over-crowding and lack of space.
Ex: This was an untenable state of affairs and he made a gallant effort to secure librarians and library boards from the possibility of such suits.Ex: One of the most effective ways of combatting racism is through enlightened, moderate and courageous work colleagues.Ex: The author discusses a number of ' spunky' girls in adolescent and children's literature.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: He describes the decoration of the tombs, explaining that this artwork is a fearless thumbing of the nose at death itself.Ex: 'Slut'/'angel' and 'wuss'/' stud' dichotomies provide an oversimplified grid from which adolescents negotiate complex feelings towards their own sexuality.Ex: It would be a brave man who would predict that such a process will always remain clumsy, slow and faulty in detail.* * *A ‹persona› brave, courageous, valiant ( liter)se las da de valiente y a la hora de la verdad … he makes out that he's brave but when it comes to it …B ( delante del n) ( iró)(como intensificador): ¡valiente sinvergüenza estás tu hecho! you have some nerve ( AmE) o ( BrE) a real nerve ( colloq)¡valiente estupidez! that was pretty stupid! ( colloq)¡valiente amigo que tienes! some friend he is o nice friends you have! ( colloq iro)brave personlos valientes marchan con la frente en alto the brave walk with their heads held high ( frml)* * *
valiente adjetivo ‹ persona› brave, courageous
valiente adjetivo
1 (con coraje, arrojado) brave, courageous, valiant
2 irón ¡valiente tontería acaba de decir!, that was a pretty stupid thing to say!
' valiente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gallarda
- gallardo
- guapa
- guapo
- resuelta
- resuelto
- arrecho
- atrevido
- audaz
- dar
- envalentonar
- macho
English:
bold
- brave
- courageous
- gallant
- gritty
- plucky
- some
- spunky
- valiant
- of
* * *♦ adj1. [valeroso] brave, courageous¡valiente amigo estás hecho! some friend you are!♦ nmfbrave person* * *adj1 brave2 irón fine;¡valiente sorpresa! a fine surprise this is!;¡en valiente lío te has metido! a fine mess you’ve gotten yourself into!;¡valientes vacaciones! some vacation this is!* * *valiente adj1) : brave, valiant¡valiente amiga!: what a fine friend!♦ valientemente adv* * *valiente adj brave
См. также в других словарях:
bold — [bəuld US bould] adj comparative bolder superlative boldest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(person/action)¦ 2¦(manner/appearance)¦ 3¦(colours/shapes)¦ 4¦(lines/writing)¦ 5¦(printed letters)¦ 6 make/be so bold (as to do something) 7 if I may be so bold ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old … Dictionary of contemporary English
Bold — (рус. смелый, храбрый) многозначный термин. Bold разговорное сокращение названия телесериала «Дерзкие и красивые» (англ. The Bold and the Beautiful). Bold альбом одноимённой хардкор панк группы, записанный в 1989 году.… … Википедия
Bold — steht für: Bold (Täuschkörper), eine Abwehrwaffe deutscher U Boote Bold (Band), eine US amerikanische Hardcore Punkband Bold (Botoșani), Dorf im Kreis Botoșani (Rumänien) Bold ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Boldbaatar Bold Erdene (*… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Bold — (b[=o]ld), a. [OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. bal[thorn]ei boldness, It. baldo. In Ger. there remains only bald, adv. soon. Cf. {Bawd}, n.] 1. Forward to meet danger; venturesome;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
BOLD — steht für: Blood Oxygen Level Dependency, einen physikalischen Effekt der sich für ein bildgebendes Verfahren in der Medizin nutzen lässt Bold steht für: Bold (Täuschkörper), eine Abwehrwaffe deutscher U Boote Bold ist der Nachname folgender… … Deutsch Wikipedia
bold — bold·en; bold·face; bold·ly; bold·ness; em·bold·en; ko·bold; bold; … English syllables
bold — [bōld] adj. [ME < OE beald, bold, brave, akin to Ger bald: orig. sense, “swollen up” < IE base * bhel : see BALL1] 1. showing a readiness to take risks or face danger; daring; fearless 2. too free in behavior or manner; taking liberties;… … English World dictionary
bold — ► ADJECTIVE 1) confident and courageous. 2) dated audacious; impudent. 3) (of a colour or design) strong or vivid. 4) (of type) having thick strokes. ► NOUN ▪ a bold typeface. ● be so bold as to … English terms dictionary
bold — BOLD, bolduri, s.n. (reg.) 1. Ac cu măciulie, ac cu gămălie. ♦ Vârf ascuţit. ♦ Cui de metal cu măciulie ornamentală. 2. Băţ ascuţit cu care se îndeamnă vitele. ♦ Împunsătură, înţepătură (dată cu acest băţ). 3. (înv.) Imbold. 4. (reg.) Element de… … Dicționar Român
bold — (adj.) O.E. beald (W.Saxon), bald (Anglian) bold, brave, confident, strong, from P.Gmc. *balthaz (Cf. O.H.G. bald bold, swift, in names such as Archibald, Leopold, Theobald; Goth. balþei boldness; O.N. ballr frightful, dangerous ), perhaps from… … Etymology dictionary
Bold — Bold, v. t. To make bold or daring. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English