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1 вводимый в работу

brought into operation

Русско-английский словарь по электроэнергетике > вводимый в работу
2 приводиться

come into operation /action/,
(в действие) — be brought into operation, be actuated
сигнальная сирена приводится в действие (включается) при заходе на посадку с убранным шасси. — warding horn comes into operation /action/ when landing with the landing gear retracted.

Русско-английский сборник авиационно-технических терминов > приводиться
3 Einsatz

m

1. (eingesetztes Stück) insert; Tisch: (extension) leaf; am Kleid, im Topf etc.: inset; im Filter: element; im Koffer etc.: compartment

2. beim Spiel: stake (auch fig.); (Flaschenpfand etc.) deposit; den Einsatz erhöhen raise the stakes Pl.; seinen Einsatz machen beim Roulette: put down one’s stake

3. MUS. entry

4. (Anstrengung) effort, hard work; (Hingabe) dedication; (Engagement) commitment; Einsatz zeigen show commitment ( oder dedication); der Einsatz hat sich gelohnt the effort was worth it; beide Seiten haben mit vollem Einsatz gekämpft both sides fought with total commitment, it was an all-out battle

5. (das Einsetzen) employment, use; von Truppen: deployment; unter Einsatz seines Lebens at the risk of one’s life; unter Einsatz aller Kräfte by a supreme effort; zum Einsatz bringen bring into operation, use; (Truppen etc.) send in; SPORT (Spieler) bring on; zum Einsatz kommen oder gelangen be used; Truppen etc.: be sent in; Spieler: come on; im Einsatz sein Sache: be in use ( oder operation)

6. (Aktion) der Armee, Feuerwehr, Polizei etc.: operation; (Auftrag) mission; MIL. auch sortie; im Einsatz sein be on duty; MIL. be in action; bei oder in einem Einsatz ums Leben kommen die on a mission; einen Einsatz fliegen fly a sortie

7. schw. KIRCHL. (Amtseinführung) induction

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der Einsatz

(Engagement) commitment;

(Gebrauch) use;

(Kapitaleinsatz) investment;

(Militär) action;

(Spieleinsatz) stake;

(eingesetztes Stück) inset

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Ein|satz
m

1) (= Einsatzteil) inset; (= Schubladeneinsatz, Koffereinsatz) tray; (= Topfeinsatz) compartment; (= Bluseneinsatz) false blouse collar and neck to wear under pullover; (= Hemdeinsatz) dicky (dated)

2) (= Spieleinsatz) stake; (= Kapitaleinsatz) investment

den Éínsatz erhöhen — to raise the stakes

den Éínsatz heraushaben (inf) — to recover one's stake

3) (MUS) entry; (THEAT) entrance

der Dirigent gab den Éínsatz — the conductor raised his baton and brought in the orchestra/solist etc

der Dirigent gab den Geigern den Éínsatz — the conductor brought in the violins

der Éínsatz der Streicher war verfrüht — the strings came in too early

4) (= Verwendung) use; (ESP MIL) deployment; (von Arbeitskräften) employment

im Éínsatz — in use

die Ersatzspieler kamen nicht zum Éínsatz — the reserves weren't put in or used

unter Éínsatz von Schlagstöcken — using truncheons

unter Éínsatz aller Kräfte — by making a supreme effort

5) (= Aktion) (MIL) action, operation; (von Polizei, Feuerwehr) operation

im Éínsatz — in action

wo war er im Éínsatz? — where did he see action?

zum Éínsatz kommen — to go into action

bei seinem ersten Éínsatz — the first time he went into action

sich zum Éínsatz melden — to report for duty

die Pfadfinder halfen in freiwilligen Einsätzen — the scouts helped on a voluntary basis

6) (= Hingabe) commitment

in selbstlosem Éínsatz ihres Lebens — with a complete disregard for her own life

etw unter Éínsatz seines Lebens tun — to risk one's life to do sth, to do sth at the risk of one's life

den Éínsatz des eigenen Lebens nicht scheuen (geh) — not to hesitate to sacrifice one's own life

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der

1) ((often in plural) the movement, fighting etc of armies: The general was in command of operations in the north.) operation

2) (a short trip or expedition.) sortie

3) (a sum of money risked in betting: He and his friends enjoy playing cards for high stakes.) stake

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Ein·satz

<-es, Einsätze>

m

1. (eingesetzte Leistung) effort

\Einsatz zeigen to show commitment

unter \Einsatz aller seiner Kräfte with a superhuman effort, using [or by summoning up] all his strength

unter \Einsatz ihres Lebens by putting her own life at risk

2. beim Glücksspiel bet, stake

bitte Ihre Einsätze! please make [or place] your bets!

3. FIN (Kapitaleinsatz) deposit

4. (Verwendung) use; MIL employment

der \Einsatz des Ersatztorwarts war erforderlich a replacement [goalie] had to be brought on

zum \Einsatz kommen to be used [or employed] [or deployed]

Spezialeinheiten der Polizei kamen zum \Einsatz special police units were deployed [or brought into action]

▪ der \Einsatz von jdm/etw beim Militär the deployment [or use] of sb/sth

unter massiertem \Einsatz von Artillerie through massive use of artillery

5. (Aktion) assignment, mission

im \Einsatz sein to be on duty

die Feuerwehrleute waren rund um die Uhr im \Einsatz the fire brigade worked [or were in action] round the clock; (Aktion militärischer Art) operation, campaign

im \Einsatz sein to be in action

ich war damals auch in Vietnam im \Einsatz I was also [in action] [or on active service] in Vietnam, I too saw action in Vietnam

6. (das musikalische Einsetzen) entry

der \Einsatz der Trompeten war verspätet the trumpets came in too late

den \Einsatz geben to cue [or bring] sth in

7. (eingesetztes Teil) inset

Schubladen\Einsatz tray

der Tisch\Einsatz the table extension leaf

8. (eingelassenes Stück) insert, inserted part

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der

1) (eingesetztes Teil) (in Tischdecke, Kopfkissen usw.) inset; (in Kochtopf, Nähkasten usw.) compartment

2) (eingesetzter Betrag) stake

den Einsatz erhöhen — raise the stakes pl.

3) (das Einsetzen) (von Maschinen, Waffen usw.) use; (von Truppen) deployment

unter Einsatz seines Lebens — at the risk of his life

zum Einsatz kommen od. gelangen — (Papierdt.) < machine> come into operation; <police, troops> be used

jemanden/etwas zum Einsatz bringen — use somebody/something

4) (Engagement) commitment; dedication

5) (Milit.)

im Einsatz sein/fallen — be in action or on active service/die in action

einen Einsatz fliegen — fly a mission

6) (Musik)

der Einsatz der Instrumente — the entry of the instruments

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Einsatz m

1. (eingesetztes Stück) insert; Tisch: (extension) leaf; am Kleid, im Topf etc: inset; im Filter: element; im Koffer etc: compartment

2. beim Spiel: stake (auch fig); (Flaschenpfand etc) deposit;

den Einsatz erhöhen raise the stakes pl;

seinen Einsatz machen beim Roulette: put down one’s stake

3. MUS entry

4. (Anstrengung) effort, hard work; (Hingabe) dedication; (Engagement) commitment;

Einsatz zeigen show commitment ( oder dedication);

der Einsatz hat sich gelohnt the effort was worth it;

beide Seiten haben mit vollem Einsatz gekämpft both sides fought with total commitment, it was an all-out battle

5. (das Einsetzen) employment, use; von Truppen: deployment;

unter Einsatz seines Lebens at the risk of one’s life;

unter Einsatz aller Kräfte by a supreme effort;

zum Einsatz bringen bring into operation, use; (Truppen etc) send in; SPORT (Spieler) bring on;

zum Einsatz kommen oder

gelangen be used; Truppen etc: be sent in; Spieler: come on;

im Einsatz sein Sache: be in use ( oder operation)

6. (Aktion) der Armee, Feuerwehr, Polizei etc: operation; (Auftrag) mission; MIL auch sortie;

im Einsatz sein be on duty; MIL be in action;

bei oder

in einem Einsatz ums Leben kommen die on a mission;

einen Einsatz fliegen fly a sortie

7. schweiz KIRCHE (Amtseinführung) induction

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der

1) (eingesetztes Teil) (in Tischdecke, Kopfkissen usw.) inset; (in Kochtopf, Nähkasten usw.) compartment

2) (eingesetzter Betrag) stake

den Einsatz erhöhen — raise the stakes pl.

3) (das Einsetzen) (von Maschinen, Waffen usw.) use; (von Truppen) deployment

unter Einsatz seines Lebens — at the risk of his life

zum Einsatz kommen od. gelangen — (Papierdt.) < machine> come into operation; <police, troops> be used

jemanden/etwas zum Einsatz bringen — use somebody/something

4) (Engagement) commitment; dedication

5) (Milit.)

im Einsatz sein/fallen — be in action or on active service/die in action

einen Einsatz fliegen — fly a mission

6) (Musik)

der Einsatz der Instrumente — the entry of the instruments

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-ë m.

duty (military) n.

encouragement n.

insert n.

inset n.

jackpot n.

mission (military) n.

pool (gaming) n.

stake n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Einsatz
4 вводить в эксплуатацию

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The refinery will come on stream next year.

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The computer was placed (or brought) in(to) operation in 1982.

•
The machine has been brought into service.

•
Other installations have been "automated" by introducing this type of control some time after they were commissioned for service.

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Вводить в эксплуатацию -- to put into operation, to place in service, to place on stream, to commission, to enter commercial operation, to put in line
In March of 1978, after one month commissioning, the unit was put into operation.

After approximately 700 hours of testing on natural gas, the combustor was placed in service.

The unit is then placed on stream for a 16-day period (to include three weekends).

Davy-Loeury Ltd. has commissioned the new rolling mill at Ebbu Vale.

This gas-fired boiler entered commercial operation in 1959.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > вводить в эксплуатацию
5 ввести в строй

1. put into operation

из строя — out of operation

вступать в строй — go into operation

введенный в строй — put into operation

вводить в строй завод — put in a plant

вступил в строй — came into commission

2. putting into operation

вывел из строя — brought out of operation

вступить в строй — to come into commission

вступление в строй — coming into commission

занял свое место в строю — fell into column

занимать свое место в строю — cut into place

Бизнес, юриспруденция. Русско-английский словарь > ввести в строй
6 ввести

1. herald in

ввести лекарство в организм — to inject a drug into the body

ввести в действие — put into action; put into action (refl.)

ввести трубку в рану — to introduce a tube into a wound

ввести закон в действие — to carry law into effect

ввел войска в город — brought troops into a town

2. show in

ввести мяч в игру — to bring the ball into play

ввести налог на вино — to impose a tax on wine

ввел войска в бой — fed troops into the attack

ввел мяч в игру — kicked the ball into play

ввести в эксплуатацию — put into operation

3. embed

4. incorporate

5. inject

6. introduce; bring in; usher in

ввел в эксплуатацию — came into operation

ввести в комнату — to induct into a room

ввел в состав права — enacted into law

ввести в строй — put into operation

ввел в зацепление — threw into gear

7. initiate

ввести реформу — to initiate a reform

8. interpose

9. usher

её внешность ввела его в заблуждение — her appearance misled him

Синонимический ряд:

1. взвести (глаг.) взвести; возвести

2. включить (глаг.) включить; влить; подключить

3. внедрить (глаг.) внедрить; насадить

4. впрыснуть (глаг.) вколоть; впрыснуть; сделать инъекцию

5. завести (глаг.) завести

6. установить (глаг.) установить; учредить

Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > ввести
7 строй

м. commission, operation

вступать в строй — go into operation

введенный в строй — put into operation

вступил в строй — came into commission

вывел из строя — brought out of operation

вступить в строй — to come into commission

вступление в строй — coming into commission

Синонимический ряд:

1. гармонией (сущ.) гармонией; согласием; созвучием

2. построением (сущ.) порядком; построением

3. режимом (сущ.) государственный строй; общественный строй; режимом

4. рядом (сущ.) линией; рядом; шеренгой

5. складом (сущ.) складом

Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > строй
8 вводить в действие

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An auxiliary steam valve is provided by which additional steam nozzles can be brought (or put) into use when required.

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A failure of a hydraulic system for lowering the gear might call into play a substitute electrical system for lowering it.

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The station will be commissioned [or put into operation, or brought into (or placed in) service] next year.

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Вводить в действие-- Continuous-trajectory programs are called into play when one wants to have the robot's "hand" move smoothly.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > вводить в действие
9 введённый в эксплуатацию

1) Aviation: brought into service, phased in, put in operation, put into operation

2) Telecommunications: put into service

3) Oil: placed in commission, placed in operation

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > введённый в эксплуатацию
10 вводить в действие

•
An auxiliary steam valve is provided by which additional steam nozzles can be brought (or put) into use when required.

•
A failure of a hydraulic system for lowering the gear might call into play a substitute electrical system for lowering it.

•
The station will be commissioned [or put into operation, or brought into (or placed in) service] next year.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > вводить в действие
11 приводить

vti; св - привести́

1) vt доставлять, ведя to bring, to lead, to take

он привёл с собо́й дру́га — he brought a friend with him

2) vti к чему-л to lead to; быть причиной to cause, to bring about, to result in

доро́га привела́ нас к до́му — the road brought/led us to the house

ме́ры по борьбе́ с инфля́цией привели́ к оживле́нию в эконо́мике — counter-inflationary measures have brought about/led to an economic revival

приводи́ть кого-л к прися́ге — to administer the oath to sb, to swear sb in

3) vt цитату и т. п. to cite, to quote, to adduce lit

приводи́ть приме́р — to cite/to quote/to give an example

приводи́ть доказа́тельства — to give/to produce/to provide/to adduce proof sg

4) vt мат to reduce to

приводи́ть к о́бщему знамена́телю — to reduce to a common denominator

5) vt в какое-л состояние to bring, to put, to set

приводи́ть кого-л в бе́шенство — to drive sb mad, to infuriate sb, to drive sb up the wall coll

приводи́ть в восто́рг — to enrapture sb

приводи́ть в отча́яние — to drive/to reduce sb to despair

приводи́ть в хоро́шее настрое́ние — to put sb in a good mood

приводи́ть что-л в поря́док — to put sth in order, to tidy (up) sth

приводи́ть в де́йствие — to set sth in motion, to set sth going, to put into operation

приводи́ть в исполне́ние — to carry out, to put into effect

приводи́ть пригово́р в исполне́ние — to carry out/to execute a sentence

приводи́ть кого-л в чу́вство/в себя́ — to bring sb to/round, AE around; to revive, to resuscitate lit

Русско-английский учебный словарь > приводить
12 синхронизация

synchronization
"-" (лампа сигнализации о синхронизации нав. системы "омега" по сигналам наземных станций) — syn indicates the synchronization status of the ons.
- астрокорректора с гироплатформой — star tracker-to-inertial platform slaving

slave the tracker to the inertial platform.
- генераторов обеспечение параллельной работы генераторов. — generator parallel operation, generator paralleling (gen parallel)
- закрылков — flaps synchronization
- закрылков (процесс) — symmetric flap operation
- закрылков, механическая (связь) — mechanical interconnection of flaps, flap bussing
закрылки правого и левого крыла имеют механическую синхронизацию для предотвращения рассогласования (несимметричности) выпущенных закрылков, — the motion of flaps on right and left wings must be synchronized by a mechanical interconnection, or bussed together to prevent asymmetric operation.
- работы генераторов (параллельная работа) — paralleled operation of generators (gen parl'd)
входить в с. — be brought into synchronism

Русско-английский сборник авиационно-технических терминов > синхронизация
13 из строя

out of operation

введенный в строй — put into operation

вывел из строя — brought out of operation

вывести из строя; подбить — to put out of action

вывел из строя; выведенный из строя — knocked out

вводить в строй; введенный в строй — put in operation

Авиация и космонавтика. Русско-английский словарь > из строя
14 вводить в эксплуатацию

•
The refinery will come on stream next year.

•
The computer was placed (or brought) in(to) operation in 1982.

•
The machine has been brought into service.

•
Other installations have been "automated" by introducing this type of control some time after they were commissioned for service.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > вводить в эксплуатацию
15 Einsatz

Ein·satz <-es, Einsätze> m

1) ( eingesetzte Leistung) effort;

\Einsatz zeigen to show commitment;

unter \Einsatz aller seiner Kräfte with a superhuman effort, using [or by summoning up] all his strength;

unter \Einsatz ihres Lebens by putting her own life at risk

2) beim Glücksspiel bet, stake;

bitte Ihre Einsätze! please make [or place] your bets!

3) fin (Kapital\Einsatz) deposit

4) ( Verwendung) use; mil employment;

der \Einsatz des Ersatztorwarts war erforderlich a replacement [goalie] had to be brought on;

zum \Einsatz kommen to be used [or employed] [or deployed];

Spezialeinheiten der Polizei kamen zum \Einsatz special police units were deployed [or brought into action];

der \Einsatz von jdm/ etw beim Militär the deployment [or use] of sb/sth;

unter massiertem \Einsatz von Artillerie through massive use of artillery

5) ( Aktion) assignment, mission;

im \Einsatz sein to be on duty;

die Feuerwehrleute waren rund um die Uhr im \Einsatz the fire brigade worked [or were in action] round the clock; ( Aktion militärischer Art) operation, campaign;

im \Einsatz sein to be in action;

ich war damals auch in Vietnam im \Einsatz I was also [in action] [or on active service] in Vietnam, I too saw action in Vietnam

6) ( das musikalische Einsetzen) entry;

der \Einsatz der Trompeten war verspätet the trumpets came in too late;

den \Einsatz geben to cue [or bring] sth in

7) ( eingesetztes Teil) inset;

Schubladen\Einsatz tray;

der Tisch\Einsatz the table extension leaf

8) ( eingelassenes Stück) insert, inserted part

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch für Studenten > Einsatz
16 в начале

1. at the beginning

вести начало от — data

дата начала — date started

в начало — in the beginning

положит начало — set the stage

начало войны — beginning of war

2. in early

начало бриза — young wind

в начале; будущий — early next

линия начала отсчета — reference line

в начале этого года — early this year

начал действовать — came into operation

3. at the beginning of

остаток на начало периода — beginning balance

в начале участка — at the start of the segment

начал расходовать запас — broached the reserve

начало цивилизации — the dawn of civilization

порез начал гноиться — the cut began to fester

4. early in

начало переговоров — entering into negotiations

в начале войны — during the early part of the war

начало основной программы — main program beginning

начал бытие; начатый бытие — brought into existence

рана начала зарубцовываться — the wound began to skin

5. early next

в начале сезона — very early in the season

в начале XX века — in the early 20th century

в начале недели — in the early part of the week

в начале сороковых годов — in the early forties

6. in the beginning

с самого начала — from the first

начало века — turn of the century

начало года — the top of the year

начал разворот — initiated the turn

начало жима — beginning of the press

Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > в начале
17 приводить в соответствие

1. adjust

корректировать в соответствии с текущими ценами — adjust to current prices

2. bring to correspond

приводил в соответствие — brought into line

привести в соответствие — to bring into sync

привести в соответствие с — bring in balance with

приводить в соответствие с … — to bring into line with

3. match

соответствие регистра — case match

условие соответствия — matched condition

операция установления соответствия — match operation

условие соответствия; условие совпадения — match condition

Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > приводить в соответствие
18 соответствие

1. adequacy

соответствие должности — adequacy for the job

2. fitness

3. accord

в соответствии с реальностью — in accord with the realities

4. compatibility

5. map

отображать; устанавливать соответствие — map over

6. mapping

7. match condition

условие соответствия; условие совпадения — match condition

в соответствии с условиями — subject to the conditions

операция установления соответствия — match operation

условие соответствия — matched condition

8. compliance

соответствие требованию — compliance with the requirement

испытания на соответствие стандартам — compliance testing

в полном соответствии с — in full compliance with

в соответствии с; согласно — in compliance with

письмо о соответствии — letter of compliance

9. abidance

10. agreeableness

11. appropriateness

12. concordance

в соответствии с вашими желаниями — in concordance with your wishes

13. conformance

сертификат соответствия — conformance certificate

14. conformance to

приводил в соответствие — brought into line

привести в соответствие — to bring into sync

приводить в соответствие с … — to bring into line with

15. suitability

соответствие проекта — design suitability

16. conformity; accordance

в соответствии с планом — in accordance with a plan

согласно, в соответствии с — in accordance with

в соответствии с, согласно — in accordance with

соответствие товара — conformity of the goods

в полном соответствии — in full accordance

17. correspondence

взаимно-однозначное соответствие — one-to-one correspondence

одно-однозначное соответствие — one-to-one correspondence

дробно-линейное соответствие — homographic correspondence

взаимно-обратное соответствие — reciprocal correspondence

бирациональное соответствие — birational correspondence

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19 odda|ć

pf — odda|wać impf Ⅰ vt 1. (zwrócić) to give [sth] back, to give back, to return [pożyczony przedmiot]; to pay [sth] back, to pay back [dług, pożyczkę]
- oddać książkę do biblioteki/właścicielowi to return a book to the library/its owner

- oddawać komuś pożyczkę ratami to pay a loan back to sb in instalments

- pożycz setkę, oddam wszystko, co do grosza lend me a hundred, I’ll pay every penny of it back
2. (ofiarować) to give, to hand over [majątek, pieniądze]; to donate [dary, organy]
- oddał znaczną sumę na cele dobroczynne he handed over a large sum of money to charity

- oddałbym wszystko, byle mieć zdrowie I’d give everything a. anything to be healthy

- oddać krew to give a. donate blood

- oddać życie za kogoś/sprawę to lay down one’s life for sb/a cause
3. (doręczyć) to deliver [list, paczkę]; (zanieść) to take
- oddaj ten koszyk sąsiadce take the basket to our/my/your neighbour
4. (przekazać na jakiś czas) to deposit [pieniądze, zastaw]
- oddałam obraz w zastaw I pawned the painting

- ziemię oddano w dzierżawę the land has been leased out

- oddamy restaurację/sklep w ajencję we’ll grant a franchise for the restaurant/shop, we’ll franchise out the restaurant/shop

- oddam ci samochód/dom do dyspozycji I’ll put the car/house at your disposal
5. (zrezygnować, zostać pokonanym) to give [sth] up, to give up [miejsce, władzę, przywileje, stanowisko, dowództwo]
- oddał mi swoje łóżko, a sam spał w hamaku he gave me his bed and slept in a hammock

- oddał tytuł mistrza świata he lost his world title
6. (zlecić usługę) oddać płaszcz do pralni a. prania to take a coat to the cleaners
- oddać buty/zegar do naprawy to have one’s shoes/clock repaired

- musisz oddać bagaż na przechowanie a. do przechowalni you have to take your luggage to the left luggage office
7. (zakończyć pracę) to hand [sth] in, to hand in, to give [sth] in, to give in [pracę, projekt, dzieło konkursowe]
- oddać fabrykę/most do eksploatacji a. użytku to put a plant into operation/a bridge into use
8. (ulokować) to put [chorego, dziecko, ucznia]
- musimy oddać syna do szpitala/żłobka we have to send our son to hospital/a day nursery
9 (wydać) to hand [sb] over, to hand over [więźnia, podejrzanego, zbiega]; (pod przymusem) to surrender
- oddać kogoś w ręce policji to hand sb over to the police

- oddano go pod sąd he was brought to justice

- sprawę oddano do sądu the case was taken to court

- nie oddamy wrogowi naszej twierdzy we won’t surrender our fortress to the enemy
10 (wyrazić) to convey, to render [uczucie, nastrój, znaczenie]
- oddać najsubtelniejsze odcienie znaczenia to convey the most subtle shades of meaning

- autor oddał wiernie atmosferę epoki the author faithfully rendered the atmosphere of the epoch
11 (okazać) to pay [hołd, honory]
- oddać pokłon cesarzowi to bow to an emperor

- oddawać komuś honory wojskowe to salute sb

- oddać salut (armatni) to fire a. give a salute
12 (odwzajemnić) to return [pocałunek, uścisk]
- sąsiad oddał mu ukłon the neighbour bowed back to him
13 Med. (wydalić) oddać stolec to defecate spec.; to move one’s bowels
- oddać mocz to urinate
Ⅱ oddać się — oddawać się 1. (poddać się) to surrender
- terrorysta oddał się w ręce policji the terrorist turned himself in to the police

- oddaję się do pana dyspozycji I put myself at your disposal
2. (zająć się) to devote oneself, to give oneself over (komuś/czemuś to sb/sth); (poddać się uczuciowo) to abandon oneself, to give oneself over (czemuś to sth)
- oddał się studiom literackim he devoted himself to literary studies

- oddawać się uciechom życia to abandon oneself to a life of pleasure
3. książk. (seksualnie) to surrender oneself, to give oneself (komuś to sb)
■ oddać ducha książk. to render up one’s soul książk.

The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > odda|ć
20 vida

f.

1 life (existencia).

en vida de during the life o lifetime of

estar con vida to be alive

perder la vida to lose one's life

quitar la vida a alguien to kill somebody

¿qué es de tu vida? how's life?

vida amorosa love life

vida campestre country life

la vida estudiantil student life

vida eterna eternal life

vida de familia family life

vida laboral working life

vida matrimonial married life

vida privada private life

vida sana clean living

vida sentimental love life

vida sexual sex life

vida social social life

vida útil shelf life

2 life span, life span of person, duration.

3 livelihood, subsistence.

4 cost of living.

5 Vida.

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vida

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) life

2 (viveza) liveliness

3 (tiempo) lifetime, life

4 (modo de vivir) life, way of life

5 (medios) living, livelihood

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FRASEOLOGÍA

amargarle la vida a alguien to make somebody's life a misery

¡así es la vida! such is life!, that's life!

cambiar de vida to change one's life style

como si le fuera la vida en ello as if his life depended on it

costarle algo la vida a alguien to pay with one's life

dar la vida por to give one's life for, give one's right arm for

dar vida a (parir) to give birth to 2 (realizar) to bring to life

darse la gran vida / pegarse la gran vida / darse la vida padre familiar to live it up

debatirse entre la vida y la muerte to fight for one's life

de por vida for life

de toda la vida lifelong

■ un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend

echarse a la vida familiar to go on the game, become a prostitute

en la flor de la vida in the prime of life

en mi (tu, su, etc) vida never in my (your, his, etc) life

en vida de during the life of

escapar con vida / salir con vida to come out alive, survive

estar con vida / estar sin vida to be alive / be dead

¡esto es vida! / ¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!

ganarse la vida to earn one's living

hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make life impossible for somebody

llevar una vida agitada / llevar una vida tranquila to lead a busy life / lead a quiet life

pagar alguien con su vida to pay with one's life

pasar a mejor vida eufemístico to pass away

perder la vida to die

¿qué es de tu vida? how are things?

quitarle la vida a alguien to take somebody's life

¡vida mía! / ¡mi vida! my love!, darling!

la otra vida the next life

señales de vida signs of life

vida de perros dog's life

vida familiar family life

vida íntima private life

vida sentimental love life

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noun f.

1) life

2) lifetime

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SF

1) (=existencia) life

he vivido aquí toda mi vida — I've lived here all my life

está escribiendo la vida de Quevedo — he is writing the life o a life o a biography of Quevedo

¿qué es de tu vida? — what's new?, how's life?

le va la vida en ello — his life depends on it

• con vida — alive

estar con vida — to be still alive

escapar o salir con vida — to escape o come out alive

•en vida de, en vida de mi marido — when my husband was alive, during my husband's lifetime

¡en la o mi vida! — never (in all my life)!

en mi vida he visto semejante cosa — I've never seen such a thing (in all my life)

• vida o muerte, una operación a vida o muerte — a life-or-death operation

es una cuestión de vida o muerte — it's a matter of life and death

estar entre la vida y la muerte — to be at death's door

debatirse entre la vida y la muerte — to be fighting for one's life

• la otra vida — the next life

• perder la vida — to lose one's life

• de por vida — for life

• quitar la vida a algn — to take sb's life

• quitarse la vida — to take one's own life

• rehacer la vida — to start a new life

• sin vida — lifeless

encontró en el suelo el cuerpo sin vida de su marido — she found her husband's lifeless body on the floor

fue hallado sin vida — he was found dead

un cuerpo sin vida — a (dead) body, a corpse

• toda la vida, un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

ya no hay trabajos para toda la vida — there are no jobs for life nowadays

vida eterna — everlasting life

vida íntima — private life

vida nocturna — nightlife

vida privada — private life

vida sentimental — love-life
esperanza
2) (=forma de vivir) life

llevan una vida muy tranquila — they lead a very quiet life

• la vida airada — (=modo de vida) the criminal life; (=hampa) the underworld

de vida airada — loose-living, immoral

• mujer de vida alegre — loose woman

• vida arrastrada — wretched life

• la vida cotidiana — everyday life

• doble vida — double life

llevar una doble vida — to lead o live a double life

• hacer vida marital — to live together (as man and wife)

hacer una vida normal — to lead a normal life

no hacer vida social — to have no social life

hay que dejarles hacer su vida — you must let them live their own life

• mala vida, echarse a la mala vida — to go astray

llevar mala vida — to have a dissolute lifestyle

mujer de mala vida — loose woman

vida de perros, vida perra — dog's life, wretched life

3) (=sustento)

la vida está muy cara — the cost of living is very high

tienen la vida resuelta — they are set up for life

• coste de la vida — cost of living

• ganarse la vida — to earn o make one's living

se gana la vida haciendo traducciones — he earns o makes his living doing translations

• nivel de vida — standard of living
buscar 3.
4) [de objeto]

la vida de estos edificios es breve — the life of these buildings is short

la media de vida de un televisor — the average lifespan of a television set

vida útil — (Com) lifespan; (Téc) useful life

5)

- amargar la vida a algn

- así es la vida

- ¡por vida del chápiro verde!

- complicarse la vida

contar la vida —

¡no me cuentes tu vida! — I don't want your life story!

costarle la vida a algn —

le costó la vida — it cost him his life

dar vida a algn —

la mujer que me dio la vida — the woman who brought me into the world

dar vida a un personaje — to play a part

- darse buena vida o la vida padre

- estar encantado de la vida

acepté encantada de la vida — I was delighted to accept

- enterrarse en vida

- ¡esto es vida!

- hacer por la vida

- dar mala vida a algn

- meterse en vidas ajenas

- ¡hijo de mi vida!

- la vida y milagros de algn

cuéntame tu vida y milagros — tell me all about yourself

pasarse la vida —

se pasa la vida quejándose — he's forever complaining

pasar la vida a tragos — *to have a miserable life

- pasar a mejor vida

- pegarse la gran vida o la vida padre

- tener siete vidas como los gatos

- vender cara la vida
vivir 2., 1)
6) (=vitalidad)

lleno de vida — [ojos] lively; [persona] full of life

sus ojos sin vida — his lifeless eyes

este sol es la vida — this sunshine is a real tonic

• dar vida a, la música le da vida a estas imágenes — the music brings these images to life

dar vida a una fiesta — to liven up a party

7) (apelativo cariñoso)

¡vida!, ¡vida mía! — my love!, my darling!

8) euf
(=prostitución)
una mujer de la vida — a loose woman

echarse a la vida — to go on the game *

hacer la vida — to be on the game *

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femenino

1)

a) (Biol) life

la vida marina — marine life

a los tres meses de vida — at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida — the right to life

una cuestión de vida o muerte — a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte — she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida — (period) 140 people lost their lives (journ)

quitarse la vida — to take one's (own) life (frml)

eso le costó la vida — (period) that cost him his life

como si le fuera la vida en ello — as if his life depended on it

salir con vida — to escape alive

dieron la vida por la patria — they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida — the woman who brought you into this world

mientras hay vida hay esperanza — where there is life there is hope

b) (viveza, vitalidad) life

lleno de vida — full of life

le falta vida — it's/she's/he's not very lively

2) ( extensión de tiempo) life

a lo largo de su vida — throughout his life

toda una vida — a lifetime

en vida de tu padre — when your father was alive

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta — the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche — the life-span of a car

un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

el hombre de su vida — the man of her dreams

el amor de mi vida — the love of my life

amargarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life a misery

amargarse la vida — to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life difficult

complicarse la vida — to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida — for life

en la/mi vida: en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!; en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!; hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make somebody's life impossible; tener siete vidas — to have nine lives

3)

a) (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada — she leads a very busy life

la música es toda su vida — she lives for music

¿qué es de tu vida? — what have you been up to?

hace or vive su vida — he gets on with o lives his own life

esto sí que es vida! — this is the life!

(así) es la vida! — that's life, such is life

qué vida ésta! — what a life!

darse la gran vida — to live the life of Riley (colloq)

estar encantado de la vida — to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)

estar/quedar loco de la vida — (CS fam) to be over the moon (colloq)

la vida y milagros de alguien — (CS fam) somebody's life story

pasar a mejor vida — (hum) persona to kick the bucket (colloq); traje/botas to bite the dust (colloq)

pegarse la vida padre — (fam) to live the life of Riley (colloq)

b) ( en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada — private life

su vida sentimental — his love life

c) ( biografía) life

- vida alegre

- vida de perros

- vida eterna

- vida social

4) ( necesidades materiales)

tiene la vida resuelta — she's set up for life

la vida está carísima — the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida — to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida — (fam) to make a living

5) ( como apelativo) darling

mi vida! — (my) darling!

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= life [lives, -pl.], life story, lifeblood, lifetime [life time], living, life's work, lifework, life and limb.

Ex. We are comfortable with the things we know and can do because they give us a sense of control over our lives.

Ex. This study attempts to illustrate and illuminate the life story of a remarkable pioneering woman, Tryn Ras, using pictorial sources.

Ex. Since libraries are the lifeblood of research, it seems only fitting then that the education of librarians should include familiarity with research methodology.

Ex. Bibliography and Library science reflect the changes that took place in Bliss's lifetime.

Ex. They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.

Ex. Evelyn Bliss devoted his life's work to the study of classification and BC is the results of his efforts.

Ex. This is an eloquent, moving testament to the lifework of a major artist of unimpeachable technique and passion.

Ex. This is a special issue devoted partly to the theme: Life and limb: issues of security and safety.

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* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.

* acabar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* acortar + Posesivo + vida = cut + Posesivo + life short.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* agotar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.

* ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.

* alargar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* alegrar la vida a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + life.

* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.

* apostarse la vida = bet + Posesivo + life.

* aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida = lifelong learning.

* aprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong education.

* arreglar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + (own) house in order.

* arriesgar la vida = risk + life and limb, play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life.

* arriesgar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + life on the line.

* aspectos de la vida = sphere of life.

* atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.

* atraído por la promesa de una vida mejor = drawn by the promise of a better life.

* aunque me fuera la vida ene ello = for the life of me.

* autoaprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong learning.

* buena vida = good life.

* calidad de vida = quality of life.

* cambiar la vida = change + life.

* cambiar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* ciencias de la vida = biosciences.

* ciencias de la vida, las = life sciences, the.

* ciencias sobre la vida en el espacio = space life sciences.

* circunstancias de la vida = accident of birth.

* cobrarse la vida de Alguien = claim + life.

* cobrarse muchas vidas = take + a heavy toll of life.

* cobrar vida = come + alive, come to + life.

* comenzar una nueva vida = make + a new life for + Reflexivo.

* como con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como si + Pronombre + fuese la vida en ello = like there's no tomorrow.

* compañero de vida = lifemate.

* compañía aseguradora de vida = life-insurance company.

* compañía de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.

* condicionar la vida = condition + life.

* condiciones de vida = living conditions.

* conocer vida = see + the world.

* contar + Posesivo + propia vida y milagros = spill + Posesivo + guts.

* costar la vida = cost + life.

* coste de la vida = cost of living.

* coste de vidas humanas = human cost.

* crearse una vida = build + life.

* crucial para la vida de una persona = lifesaving.

* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* culto a la vida = cult of life.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar vida = imbue with + life, animate, bring to + life.

* dar vida a = jazz up, brighten up, give + life to.

* dar vida a Algo = bring + Nombre + to life.

* dedicar la vida a = devote + life to.

* dedicar toda una vida = spend + lifetime.

* defensor de la vida humana = pro-lifer.

* de la vida real = real-life.

* de por vida = lifelong [life-long], lifetime [life-time].

* derecho a la vida = right to live.

* desquiciar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* de toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* de vida enclaustrada = cloistered.

* de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.

* devolver el sentido a la vida = put + meaning + back in + Posesivo + life.

* devolver la vida = bring + Nombre + back to life.

* disfrutar de la vida = sail through + life.

* diversidad de la vida = biodiversity, diversity of life, life-form diversity.

* durante toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* durante toda una vida = over a lifetime.

* durar toda una vida = go on + for a lifetime, last + (for) a lifetime.

* el amor de + Posesivo + vida = the love of + Posesivo + life.

* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.

* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* enfrentarse a la vida = cope with + life, face + life, cope.

* en la vida real = in real life.

* en los primeros años de vida = early in life.

* en + Posesivo + vida = in + Posesivo + time.

* enriquecer la vida de Alguien = enrich + Posesivo + life.

* entregar + Posesivo + vida, = give + Posesivo + all.

* equipo de mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life-support system.

* esperanza de vida = life expectancy, lifespan [life span].

* estilo de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style], style of life, way of life.

* estilo de vida alternativo = alternative life-style.

* etapa de la vida = life stage.

* expectativas de vida = life expectancy.

* experiencia de la vida = experience of life.

* facilitarle la vida a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* filosofía de vida = philosophy of life.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* ganarse la vida = earn + a living, make + a living, earn + income, earn + Posesivo + living, make + Posesivo + living, Verbo + for a living.

* ganarse la vida a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.

* habilidades necesarias para la vida cotidiana = life skills.

* hábitos de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* hacer frente a la vida = cope.

* hacer la vida imposible = make + life hell.

* hacerle la vida más simple a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* hacer que la vida sea un infierno = make + life hell.

* hacerse un hueco en la vida = get on in + life.

* hacer vida social = socialise [socialize, -USA].

* historia de vida = life history.

* índice del coste de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* índice del costo de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* infundir nueva vida a = breathe + (new) life into.

* inmiscuirse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.

* la oportunidad de + Posesivo + vida = the opportunity of a lifetime.

* la vida continúa = the show must go on.

* la vida + continuar = life + go on.

* la vida es así = life's like that.

* ¡la vida no es un camino de rosas! = the course of true love never did run smooth!.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* ley de vida = fact of life, laws of nature.

* lienzo de la vida, el = canvas of life, the.

* línea de vida = lifeline.

* lisiado de por vida = lamed for life.

* lisiar a Alguien de por vida = lame + Nombre + for life.

* llegar al final de su vida útil = come to + the end of + Posesivo + useful life, reach + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.

* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.

* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.

* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life support.

* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.

* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.

* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* mientras hay vida hay esperanza = where there's life there's hope.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* muerto en vida = living dead.

* nada en la vida es gratuito = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* nivel de vida = standard of living, living standard.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* nueva vida = greener pastures, pastures new.

* oportunidad única en la vida = chance of a lifetime.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.

* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.

* perder la vida = lose + Posesivo + life.

* pérdida de vidas = loss of life, toll on life.

* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* pletórico de vida = teeming with life.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].

* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].

* posteriormente en + Posesivo + vida = in later life.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* prolongar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* prolongar la vida útil = extend + the useful life, prolong + useful life, increase + useful life.

* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.

* que da vida = life-giving.

* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* quitarse la vida = take + Posesivo + (own) life.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* reconstruir + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.

* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* rehacer + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* salir adelante en la vida, = get on in + life.

* salvar la vida = save + life.

* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.

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

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* sentido de la vida, el = meaning of life, the.

* sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.

* ser todo vida = be all life.

* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].

* soplo de vida = kiss of life.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener una vida larga y próspera = live + long and prosper.

* toda la vida = from the cradle to the grave, whole lifelong, whole life.

* toda una vida = a lifetime.

* toda una vida de experiencia = a lifetime of experience.

* toda una vida de trabajo = a lifetime of work.

* trabajo de toda una vida = life's work, lifework.

* triunfar en la vida = succeed in + life.

* truncar + Posesivo + vida = snip + Posesivo + life short, cut + Posesivo + life short.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* una oportunidad única en la vida = once in a lifetime opportunity.

* una vez en la vida = once in a lifetime.

* una vez en + Posesivo + vida = once in + Posesivo + lifetime.

* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.

* vida acuática = aquatic life.

* vida afectiva = love life.

* vida amorosa = love life.

* vida animal = animal life.

* vida a toda pastilla = life in the fast lane.

* vida + cambiar por completo = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida cívica = civic life.

* vida civil = civic life.

* vida como trabajador = working life.

* vida corporativa = corporate life.

* vida cotidiana = daily life, everyday living, daily living.

* vida cotidiana, la = day to day life, the, everyday life.

* vida cultural = cultural life.

* vida + dar un giro de 180 grados = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida + dar un vuelco = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* vida de archivo = archival life.

* vida de, la = life nerve of, the.

* vida de la ciudad = urban life, city life.

* vida de la comunidad = community life.

* vida del mundo literario = literary life.

* vida de perros = a dog's life.

* vida desenfrenada = life in the fast lane.

* vida desequilibrada = unbalanced life, imbalanced life.

* vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].

* vida diaria = daily life.

* vida diaria, la = everyday life.

* vida dilatada = long life.

* vida disoluta = life in the fast lane, loose life.

* vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.

* vida emocional = emotional life.

* vida en el campo = rural life.

* vida en el entorno familiar = family life.

* vida en el hogar = home life.

* vida en el trabajo = job life.

* vida entera, la = whole lifelong, whole life.

* vida equilibrada = balanced life.

* vida espiritual = spiritual life.

* vida + expirar = life + expire.

* vida extraterrestre = alien life.

* vida fácil = fast living.

* vida familiar = family life.

* vida futura = future life.

* vida humana = human life.

* vida laboral = working life.

* vida literaria = literary life.

* vida marítima = seafaring.

* vida media = half-life.

* vida mejor = better life.

* vida moderna, la = modern life.

* vida nocturna = nightlife, night life.

* vida or muerte = life or death.

* vida pasada = previous life.

* vida + pender + de un hilo = live on + the line.

* vida personal = personal life.

* vida privada = private life.

* vida profesional = professional life.

* vida pública = public life.

* vida real = real life.

* vida rural = rural life.

* vida salvaje = wildlife.

* vida sana = healthy life.

* vida sentimental = love life.

* vida sexual = sex life.

* vida social = social life.

* vida urbana = city life, urban life.

* vida útil = lifetime [life time], life expectancy, lifespan [life span], useful life, shelf life, service life.

* vida útil de un documento = shelf life.

* vida vegetal = plant life.

* vivir la vida al máximo = live + life to the full.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (Biol) life

la vida marina — marine life

a los tres meses de vida — at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida — the right to life

una cuestión de vida o muerte — a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte — she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida — (period) 140 people lost their lives (journ)

quitarse la vida — to take one's (own) life (frml)

eso le costó la vida — (period) that cost him his life

como si le fuera la vida en ello — as if his life depended on it

salir con vida — to escape alive

dieron la vida por la patria — they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida — the woman who brought you into this world

mientras hay vida hay esperanza — where there is life there is hope

b) (viveza, vitalidad) life

lleno de vida — full of life

le falta vida — it's/she's/he's not very lively

2) ( extensión de tiempo) life

a lo largo de su vida — throughout his life

toda una vida — a lifetime

en vida de tu padre — when your father was alive

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta — the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche — the life-span of a car

un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

el hombre de su vida — the man of her dreams

el amor de mi vida — the love of my life

amargarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life a misery

amargarse la vida — to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life difficult

complicarse la vida — to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida — for life

en la/mi vida: en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!; en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!; hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make somebody's life impossible; tener siete vidas — to have nine lives

3)

a) (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada — she leads a very busy life

la música es toda su vida — she lives for music

¿qué es de tu vida? — what have you been up to?

hace or vive su vida — he gets on with o lives his own life

esto sí que es vida! — this is the life!

(así) es la vida! — that's life, such is life

qué vida ésta! — what a life!

darse la gran vida — to live the life of Riley (colloq)

estar encantado de la vida — to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)

estar/quedar loco de la vida — (CS fam) to be over the moon (colloq)

la vida y milagros de alguien — (CS fam) somebody's life story

pasar a mejor vida — (hum) persona to kick the bucket (colloq); traje/botas to bite the dust (colloq)

pegarse la vida padre — (fam) to live the life of Riley (colloq)

b) ( en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada — private life

su vida sentimental — his love life

c) ( biografía) life

- vida alegre

- vida de perros

- vida eterna

- vida social

4) ( necesidades materiales)

tiene la vida resuelta — she's set up for life

la vida está carísima — the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida — to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida — (fam) to make a living

5) ( como apelativo) darling

mi vida! — (my) darling!

* * *

= life [lives, -pl.], life story, lifeblood, lifetime [life time], living, life's work, lifework, life and limb.

Ex: We are comfortable with the things we know and can do because they give us a sense of control over our lives.

Ex: This study attempts to illustrate and illuminate the life story of a remarkable pioneering woman, Tryn Ras, using pictorial sources.

Ex: Since libraries are the lifeblood of research, it seems only fitting then that the education of librarians should include familiarity with research methodology.

Ex: Bibliography and Library science reflect the changes that took place in Bliss's lifetime.

Ex: They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.

Ex: Evelyn Bliss devoted his life's work to the study of classification and BC is the results of his efforts.

Ex: This is an eloquent, moving testament to the lifework of a major artist of unimpeachable technique and passion.

Ex: This is a special issue devoted partly to the theme: Life and limb: issues of security and safety.

* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.

* acabar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* acortar + Posesivo + vida = cut + Posesivo + life short.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* agotar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.

* ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.

* alargar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* alegrar la vida a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + life.

* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.

* apostarse la vida = bet + Posesivo + life.

* aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida = lifelong learning.

* aprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong education.

* arreglar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + (own) house in order.

* arriesgar la vida = risk + life and limb, play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life.

* arriesgar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + life on the line.

* aspectos de la vida = sphere of life.

* atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.

* atraído por la promesa de una vida mejor = drawn by the promise of a better life.

* aunque me fuera la vida ene ello = for the life of me.

* autoaprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong learning.

* buena vida = good life.

* calidad de vida = quality of life.

* cambiar la vida = change + life.

* cambiar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* ciencias de la vida = biosciences.

* ciencias de la vida, las = life sciences, the.

* ciencias sobre la vida en el espacio = space life sciences.

* circunstancias de la vida = accident of birth.

* cobrarse la vida de Alguien = claim + life.

* cobrarse muchas vidas = take + a heavy toll of life.

* cobrar vida = come + alive, come to + life.

* comenzar una nueva vida = make + a new life for + Reflexivo.

* como con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como si + Pronombre + fuese la vida en ello = like there's no tomorrow.

* compañero de vida = lifemate.

* compañía aseguradora de vida = life-insurance company.

* compañía de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.

* condicionar la vida = condition + life.

* condiciones de vida = living conditions.

* conocer vida = see + the world.

* contar + Posesivo + propia vida y milagros = spill + Posesivo + guts.

* costar la vida = cost + life.

* coste de la vida = cost of living.

* coste de vidas humanas = human cost.

* crearse una vida = build + life.

* crucial para la vida de una persona = lifesaving.

* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* culto a la vida = cult of life.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar vida = imbue with + life, animate, bring to + life.

* dar vida a = jazz up, brighten up, give + life to.

* dar vida a Algo = bring + Nombre + to life.

* dedicar la vida a = devote + life to.

* dedicar toda una vida = spend + lifetime.

* defensor de la vida humana = pro-lifer.

* de la vida real = real-life.

* de por vida = lifelong [life-long], lifetime [life-time].

* derecho a la vida = right to live.

* desquiciar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* de toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* de vida enclaustrada = cloistered.

* de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.

* devolver el sentido a la vida = put + meaning + back in + Posesivo + life.

* devolver la vida = bring + Nombre + back to life.

* disfrutar de la vida = sail through + life.

* diversidad de la vida = biodiversity, diversity of life, life-form diversity.

* durante toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* durante toda una vida = over a lifetime.

* durar toda una vida = go on + for a lifetime, last + (for) a lifetime.

* el amor de + Posesivo + vida = the love of + Posesivo + life.

* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.

* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* enfrentarse a la vida = cope with + life, face + life, cope.

* en la vida real = in real life.

* en los primeros años de vida = early in life.

* en + Posesivo + vida = in + Posesivo + time.

* enriquecer la vida de Alguien = enrich + Posesivo + life.

* entregar + Posesivo + vida, = give + Posesivo + all.

* equipo de mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life-support system.

* esperanza de vida = life expectancy, lifespan [life span].

* estilo de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style], style of life, way of life.

* estilo de vida alternativo = alternative life-style.

* etapa de la vida = life stage.

* expectativas de vida = life expectancy.

* experiencia de la vida = experience of life.

* facilitarle la vida a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* filosofía de vida = philosophy of life.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* ganarse la vida = earn + a living, make + a living, earn + income, earn + Posesivo + living, make + Posesivo + living, Verbo + for a living.

* ganarse la vida a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.

* habilidades necesarias para la vida cotidiana = life skills.

* hábitos de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* hacer frente a la vida = cope.

* hacer la vida imposible = make + life hell.

* hacerle la vida más simple a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* hacer que la vida sea un infierno = make + life hell.

* hacerse un hueco en la vida = get on in + life.

* hacer vida social = socialise [socialize, -USA].

* historia de vida = life history.

* índice del coste de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* índice del costo de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* infundir nueva vida a = breathe + (new) life into.

* inmiscuirse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.

* la oportunidad de + Posesivo + vida = the opportunity of a lifetime.

* la vida continúa = the show must go on.

* la vida + continuar = life + go on.

* la vida es así = life's like that.

* ¡la vida no es un camino de rosas! = the course of true love never did run smooth!.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* ley de vida = fact of life, laws of nature.

* lienzo de la vida, el = canvas of life, the.

* línea de vida = lifeline.

* lisiado de por vida = lamed for life.

* lisiar a Alguien de por vida = lame + Nombre + for life.

* llegar al final de su vida útil = come to + the end of + Posesivo + useful life, reach + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.

* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.

* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.

* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life support.

* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.

* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.

* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* mientras hay vida hay esperanza = where there's life there's hope.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* muerto en vida = living dead.

* nada en la vida es gratuito = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* nivel de vida = standard of living, living standard.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* nueva vida = greener pastures, pastures new.

* oportunidad única en la vida = chance of a lifetime.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.

* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.

* perder la vida = lose + Posesivo + life.

* pérdida de vidas = loss of life, toll on life.

* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* pletórico de vida = teeming with life.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].

* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].

* posteriormente en + Posesivo + vida = in later life.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* prolongar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* prolongar la vida útil = extend + the useful life, prolong + useful life, increase + useful life.

* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.

* que da vida = life-giving.

* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* quitarse la vida = take + Posesivo + (own) life.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* reconstruir + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.

* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* rehacer + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* salir adelante en la vida, = get on in + life.

* salvar la vida = save + life.

* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.

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

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* sentido de la vida, el = meaning of life, the.

* sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.

* ser todo vida = be all life.

* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].

* soplo de vida = kiss of life.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener una vida larga y próspera = live + long and prosper.

* toda la vida = from the cradle to the grave, whole lifelong, whole life.

* toda una vida = a lifetime.

* toda una vida de experiencia = a lifetime of experience.

* toda una vida de trabajo = a lifetime of work.

* trabajo de toda una vida = life's work, lifework.

* triunfar en la vida = succeed in + life.

* truncar + Posesivo + vida = snip + Posesivo + life short, cut + Posesivo + life short.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* una oportunidad única en la vida = once in a lifetime opportunity.

* una vez en la vida = once in a lifetime.

* una vez en + Posesivo + vida = once in + Posesivo + lifetime.

* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.

* vida acuática = aquatic life.

* vida afectiva = love life.

* vida amorosa = love life.

* vida animal = animal life.

* vida a toda pastilla = life in the fast lane.

* vida + cambiar por completo = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida cívica = civic life.

* vida civil = civic life.

* vida como trabajador = working life.

* vida corporativa = corporate life.

* vida cotidiana = daily life, everyday living, daily living.

* vida cotidiana, la = day to day life, the, everyday life.

* vida cultural = cultural life.

* vida + dar un giro de 180 grados = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida + dar un vuelco = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* vida de archivo = archival life.

* vida de, la = life nerve of, the.

* vida de la ciudad = urban life, city life.

* vida de la comunidad = community life.

* vida del mundo literario = literary life.

* vida de perros = a dog's life.

* vida desenfrenada = life in the fast lane.

* vida desequilibrada = unbalanced life, imbalanced life.

* vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].

* vida diaria = daily life.

* vida diaria, la = everyday life.

* vida dilatada = long life.

* vida disoluta = life in the fast lane, loose life.

* vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.

* vida emocional = emotional life.

* vida en el campo = rural life.

* vida en el entorno familiar = family life.

* vida en el hogar = home life.

* vida en el trabajo = job life.

* vida entera, la = whole lifelong, whole life.

* vida equilibrada = balanced life.

* vida espiritual = spiritual life.

* vida + expirar = life + expire.

* vida extraterrestre = alien life.

* vida fácil = fast living.

* vida familiar = family life.

* vida futura = future life.

* vida humana = human life.

* vida laboral = working life.

* vida literaria = literary life.

* vida marítima = seafaring.

* vida media = half-life.

* vida mejor = better life.

* vida moderna, la = modern life.

* vida nocturna = nightlife, night life.

* vida or muerte = life or death.

* vida pasada = previous life.

* vida + pender + de un hilo = live on + the line.

* vida personal = personal life.

* vida privada = private life.

* vida profesional = professional life.

* vida pública = public life.

* vida real = real life.

* vida rural = rural life.

* vida salvaje = wildlife.

* vida sana = healthy life.

* vida sentimental = love life.

* vida sexual = sex life.

* vida social = social life.

* vida urbana = city life, urban life.

* vida útil = lifetime [life time], life expectancy, lifespan [life span], useful life, shelf life, service life.

* vida útil de un documento = shelf life.

* vida vegetal = plant life.

* vivir la vida al máximo = live + life to the full.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.

* * *

vida

feminine

A

1 ( Biol) life

la vida marina marine life

a los tres meses de vida at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida the right to life

no pudieron salvarle la vida they were unable to save his life

era una cuestión de vida o muerte it was a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida en el accidente ( period); 140 people lost their lives in the accident ( journ)

quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life ( frml)

el accidente que le costó la vida ( period); the accident that cost him his life

jugarse la vida to risk one's life

se puso como si le fuera la vida en ello he behaved as if his life depended on it

sólo tres personas lograron salir con vida only three people escaped alive, there were only three survivors

encontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río ( period); his body was found by the river

el cuerpo sin vida de su amada ( liter); the lifeless body of his beloved ( liter)

dieron la vida por la patria they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida the woman who brought you into this world

el actor que da vida al personaje de Napoleón the actor who plays o portrays Napoleon

con la vida en un hilo or pendiente de un hilo: estuvo un mes entero con la vida en un hilo his life hung by a thread for a whole month

real como la vida misma true, true-life

es una historia real como la vida misma it's a true o true-life story

mientras hay vida hay esperanza where there is life there is hope

2 (viveza, vitalidad) life

es un niño sano, lleno de vida he's a healthy child, full of life

la ciudad es bonita, pero le falta vida it's a nice city but it's not very lively o it doesn't have much life

unas cortinas amarillas le darían vida a la habitación yellow curtains would liven up o brighten up the room

B (extensión de tiempo) life

se pasa la vida viendo la televisión he spends his life watching television

toda una vida dedicada a la enseñanza a lifetime dedicated to teaching

a lo largo de su vida throughout his life

en vida de tu padre when your father was alive

la corta vida del último gobierno the short life of the last government

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche/electrodoméstico the life-span of a car/an electrical appliance

cuando encuentres al hombre de tu vida when you find the man of your dreams o your Mr Right

es el amor de mi vida she's the love of my life

amargarle la vida a algn to make sb's life a misery

amargarse la vida to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a algn to make sb's life difficult

complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida for life

de toda la vida loc adj/adv (desde siempre) lifelong

se conocen de toda la vida they know each other from way back

un programa/una medicina de toda la vida a run-of-the-mill program*/medicine

un amigo/votante de toda la vida a lifelong friend/voter

en la/mi vida: ¡en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!

¡en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!

en mi perra vida lo he visto (CS fam); I've never seen him in my life

enterrarse en vida to cut oneself off from the world

hacerle la vida imposible a algn to make sb's life impossible

tener siete vidas como los gatos to have nine lives

C

1 (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada she leads a very busy life

la medicina/pintura es toda su vida she lives for medicine/painting

¿qué tal? ¿qué es de tu vida? how are you? what have you been up to?

déjalo que haga or viva su vida let him get on with o let him live his own life

¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!

¡(así) es la vida! that's life, such is life

la vida le sonríe fortune has smiled on her

hacen vida de casados or marital they live together

comparten la casa pero no hacen vida en común they share the house but they lead separate lives o they live separately

¡qué vida ésta! what a life!

¡qué vida más cruel! ( hum); it's a hard life! ( hum)

darse or pegarse una or la gran vida to have an easy life ( colloq), to live the life of Riley ( colloq)

estar encantado de la vida to be thrilled, to be thrilled to bits ( colloq), to be over the moon ( colloq)

está encantada de la vida con el nuevo trabajo she's thrilled to bits o she's over the moon with her new job

¿podríamos hacer la fiesta en tu casa? — por mí, encantado de la vida could we have the party at your house? — I'd be delighted to o that's absolutely fine by me

estar/quedar loco de la vida (CS fam); to be over the moon ( colloq), to be thrilled

la vida y milagros or ( RPI) la vida, obra y misterios ( fam); life story

se sabe la vida y milagros de todo el mundo he knows everybody's life story

pasar a mejor vida ( hum) «persona» to kick the bucket ( colloq), to croak ( colloq);

«vestido/zapatos» to bite the dust ( colloq)

pegarse la vida padre ( fam); to have an easy life

2 (en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada/militar private/military life

su vida sentimental or amorosa his love life

3 (biografía) life

la vida y obra de Cervantes the life and works of Cervantes

las vidas de los santos the lives of the saints

Compuestos:

● vida alegre

( euf):

ser de vida alegre to be in the profession o the life ( AmE), to be on the game ( BrE colloq)

● vida contemplativa

life of contemplation

● vida de perros

( fam); dog's life

tuvo una vida de perros she led a dog's life

● vida eterna or perdurable

la vida eterna or perdurable eternal o everlasting life

● vida nocturna

nightlife

● vida social

social life

no hacen mucha vida social they don't socialize much, they don't have much social life

D

(necesidades materiales): con ese dinero tiene la vida resuelta with that money she's set up for life

la vida está carísima everything is so expensive, the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida ( fam): me busco la vida como puedo one way or another I get by o I make a living

¡pues, ahora que se busque la vida! well, now he'll have to stand on his own two feet o get by on his own!

E (como apelativo) darling

¡mi vida! or ¡vida mía! my darling!, darling!

pero hija de mi vida ¿cómo se te ocurrió hacer eso? but my dear, what made you do that?

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vida sustantivo femenino
1
a) (Biol) life;

◊ la vida marina marine life;

una cuestión de vida o muerte a matter of life and death;
quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life (frml);
salir con vida to escape alive
b) (viveza, vitalidad) life;

◊ lleno de vida full of life;

le falta vida it's/she's/he's not very lively
2 ( extensión de tiempo, existencia) life;
◊ a lo largo de su vida throughout his life;

toda una vida a lifetime;
la vida de un coche the life-span of a car;
un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend;
amargarle la vida a algn to make sb's life a misery;
complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself;
de por vida for life;
hacerle la vida imposible a algn to make sb's life impossible
3 (manera de vivir, actividades) life;
◊ lleva una vida muy ajetreada she leads a very busy life;

¿qué es de tu vida? what have you been up to?;
hace or vive su vida he lives his own life;
¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!;
¡(así) es la vida! that's life, such is life;
vida privada private life;
su vida sentimental his love life;
una mujer de vida alegre a woman of easy virtue;
¡qué vida de perros! it's a dog's life;
hacer vida social to socialize;
estar encantado de la vida to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)
4 ( necesidades materiales):
◊ la vida está carísima the cost of living is very high;

ganarse la vida to earn one's o a living;
tiene la vida resuelta he's set up for life
5 ( como apelativo) darling;
◊ ¡mi vida! (my) darling!

vida sustantivo femenino
1 (existencia) life: no hay vida en Marte, there is no life on Mars
estar con vida, to be alive
quitarse la vida, to take one's own life
2 (periodo vital) life: toda la vida ha sido socialista, he's been a socialist all his life
de corta vida, short-lived
toda una vida, a lifetime
3 (modo de vida) ¿cómo te va la vida?, how's life?
la literatura es su vida, he lives for literature o literature is his life
lleva una vida muy desordenada, she lives o leads a very chaotic life
♦ Locuciones: familiar ¡esto es vida!, this is the life (situación muy agradable, placentera) ¡esto es vida!, todo el día tumbado sin tener que trabajar, this is the life! lazing around all day without having to work
fam (resolver un asunto, problema) buscarse la vida: no tengo dinero, - me da igual, ¡búscate la vida!, I haven't got any money, - I couldn't care less, go and sort your own problems out
figurado Lit Cine Teat (representar un personaje) dar vida: en esa película el actor da vida a Napoleón, in that film the actor plays the part of Napoleon
dar la vida, to sacrifice o give one's life
ganarse la vida, to earn one's living
fig fam (morir) pasar a mejor vida, to pass away
(independencia) tener/vivir su (propia) vida alguien: ya no está con sus padres, tiene su propia vida, he isn't with his parents anymore, he's living his own life
a vida o muerte, (situación de alto riesgo) le tuvieron que operar a vida o muerte, it was a life or death operation
de mi/tu/su... vida: el amor de mi vida, the love of my life
de por vida, for life
de toda la vida, lifelong
en la vida, never in one's life
Rel la otra vida, the next life
familiar vida de perros, dog's life
fam (hechos y anécdotas de un personaje o persona) vida y milagros de alguien, the full details about sb
' vida' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agitada
- agitado
- amargarse
- andar
- atentar
- comentar
- complicarse
- constante
- contemplativa
- contemplativo
- convivencia
- conyugal
- cosa
- crepúsculo
- cruzarse
- delante
- descansada
- descansado
- desengañarse
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- encarrilar
- episodio
- ser
- ermitaña
- ermitaño
- esperanza
- flor
- ir
- ganarse
- hipótesis
- ilusión
- indigna
- indigno
- inerte
- intrepidez
- jamás
- juego
- jugar
- martirio
- muerta
- muerto
- mujer
- normalización
- oportunidad
- padecer
- padre
- pajolera
- pajolero
- pantalla
English:
abundance
- account
- active
- afterlife
- alive
- amenities
- assurance
- attempt
- bang up
- battle
- bread
- breeding ground
- bright
- busy
- carp
- chapter
- clean
- conception
- cost
- cost of living
- crossroads
- dead
- dear
- dedicate
- destroy
- dodge
- dog
- domestic
- earn
- easy
- eccentric
- emigrate
- existence
- fascination
- flat
- give up
- gracious
- greed
- greediness
- hell
- herself
- high life
- himself
- hurdle
- impossible
- index-linked
- insurance
- lead
- life
- life expectancy

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vida nf

1. [estado fisiológico, hecho de existir] life;

¿hay vida en otros planetas? is there life on other planets?;

el cuerpo sin vida de un soldado the lifeless body of a soldier;

el conflicto se cobró muchas vidas many lives were lost in the conflict;

aquello le costó la vida that cost him his life;

dar la vida por to give one's life for;

estar con vida to be alive;

va a ser una operación a vida o muerte the operation may save his life but it may also kill him;

estar entre la vida y la muerte to be at death's door;

perder la vida to lose one's life;

quitar la vida a alguien to kill sb;

quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life;

salir con vida to come out alive;

como si la vida le fuera en ello as if his/her life depended on it;

ser una cuestión o [m5] un asunto de vida o muerte to be a matter of life and death;

Comp

enterrarse en vida to forsake the world;

Comp

pasar a mejor vida Euf [persona] to pass away;
[prenda, aparato, utensilio] to have had it;
Comp

la otra vida the next life;

Comp

tenía la vida pendiente de un hilo her life was hanging by a thread;

Comp

tener siete vidas (como los gatos) to have nine lives;

Prov

mientras hay vida hay esperanza hope springs eternal

Comp
vida artificial artificial life;
la vida eterna eternal life;

vida extraterrestre extraterrestrial life;

vida intrauterina intrauterine life

2. [periodo de existencia] life;

trabajó toda su vida he worked all his life;

una vida plagada de éxitos a lifetime of success;

de mi/tu/ etc[m5] vida of my/your/ etc life;

el amor/la oportunidad de su vida the love/chance of his life;

un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend;

le conozco de toda la vida I've known him all my life;

de toda la vida las novias van de blanco brides have worn white since time immemorial, brides have always worn white;

de por vida for life;

en vida de during the life o lifetime of;

eso no lo hubieras dicho en vida de tu padre you would never have said that while your father was alive;

así no vas a aprobar en la o [m5] tu vida you'll never pass like that;

¡en mi o [m5] la vida vi cosa igual! I'd never seen such a thing in all my life!;

pasarse la vida haciendo algo to spend one's life doing sth;

se pasa la vida quejándose he does nothing but complain all the time;

Comp

hacer la vida imposible a alguien to make sb's life impossible;

Comp
Am
toda la vida: [sin duda] [m5]¿prefieres África a Europa? – ¡toda la vida! do you prefer Africa to Europe? – every time! o you bet!;

Comp

la vida da muchas vueltas you never know what life has got in store for you;

Comp

la vida y milagros de alguien sb's life story

3. Com [de maquinaria, aparato, automóvil] life;

tiene una vida útil de veinte años it has a useful life of twenty years, it's designed to last for twenty years

Comp
vida en estantería shelf life;
vida media average life, mean lifetime

4. [forma de vivir, faceta cotidiana] life;

su vida es el teatro the theatre is her life;

¿cómo es tu vida diaria? what would be a typical day in your life?;

la vida política del país the country's political life;

¿no te gustaría cambiar de vida? wouldn't you like to change your life o the way you live?;

yo hago o [m5] vivo mi vida como todo el mundo I just get on with my life like everyone else;

lleva una vida muy tranquila she leads o lives a very peaceful life;

¡así es la vida! that's life!, such is life!;

¡esto (sí que) es vida! this is the life!;

una mujer de vida alegre a loose woman;

¿qué es de tu vida? how's life?;

¡qué vida ésta! what a life!;

la buena vida the good life;

Comp

darse o [m5]pegarse la gran vida, darse o [m5] pegarse la vida padre to live the life of Riley;

Comp

llevar una vida de perros to lead a dog's life

Comp
vida amorosa love life;
vida de familia family life;

vida privada private life;

vida pública public life;

vida sentimental love life;

vida sexual sex life;

vida social social life;

hacer vida social (con) to socialize (with)

5. [animación] life;

este pueblo tiene mucha vida this town is very lively;

estar lleno de vida to be full of life;

Brando da vida al personaje del padre Brando plays the father

Comp
vida nocturna nightlife
6. [necesidades materiales]
la vida está muy cara en Japón the cost of living is very high in Japan;
Fam
está la vida muy achuchada money's very tight;

ganarse la vida to earn a living;

con este trabajo me gano bien la vida I make a good living from this job

7. [apelativo cariñoso] darling;

¡mi vida!, ¡vida mía! my darling!

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vida

f life; esp
TÉC life span;
de por vida for life;

toda la vida all one’s life;

somos amigos de toda la vida we have been friends all our lives;

en mi vida never (in my life);

en vida in his/ her etc lifetime;

¿qué es de tu vida? how are things?;

ganarse la vida earn a living;

vivir su vida live one’s own life;

hacer la vida imposible a alguien make s.o.’s life impossible;

a vida o muerte life-or-death;

estar entre la vida y la muerte be hovering between life and death, be fighting for life;

darse buena vida o

la gran vida live high on the hog fam, live the life of Riley fam ;

pasar a mejor vida pass away;

quitarse la vida take one’s own life, kill o.s.;

perder la vida lose one’s life;

salir con vida come out alive;

sin vida lifeless;

la vida y milagros de alguien s.o.’s life story;

vida en pareja married life, life together;

vida familiar/sentimental family/love life;

vida interior inner self;

así es la vida that’s life;

vida mía my love;

mujer de la vida loose woman;

dar vida a TEA play the part of

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vida nf

1) : life

la vida cotidiana: everyday life

2) : life span, lifetime

3) biografía: biography, life

4) : way of life, lifestyle

5) : livelihood

ganarse la vida: to earn one's living

6) viveza: liveliness

7)

media vida : half-life

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vida n

1. (en general) life [pl. lives]

lleva una vida muy interesante she leads a very interesting life

2. (sustento) living

se gana la vida como escritor he earns a living as a writer

de toda la vida all one's life

lo conozco de toda la vida I've known him all my life

en la vida never

en la vida había visto algo así I've never seen anything like it

estar con vida to be alive

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