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1 right
right [raɪt]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. adjective2. adverb3. noun4. plural noun6. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. adjective• it is only right to point out that... il faut néanmoins signaler que...b. ( = accurate) juste, exact• that can't be right! ce n'est pas possible !• is the clock right? est-ce que la pendule est à l'heure ?► to be right [person] avoir raison• to get one's facts right ne pas se tromper► to put right [+ error, person] corriger ; [+ situation] redresser ; [+ sth broken] réparerd. ( = best) meilleur• what's the right thing to do? quelle est la meilleure chose à faire ?e. ( = necessary) I haven't got the right papers with me je n'ai pas les bons documents sur moif. ( = proper) to do sth the right way faire qch comme il faut• if you go hiking you must wear the right shoes lorsque l'on fait de la randonnée, il faut porter des chaussures adaptéesg. ( = in proper state) her ankle is still not right sa cheville n'est pas encore guériei. (agreeing) right!• right you are! (inf) d'accord !• right, who's next? bon, c'est à qui le tour ?• (oh) right! (inf) ( = I see) ah, d'accord !• too right! et comment !it was him right enough! c'était bien lui, aucun doute là-dessus !j. ( = opposite of left) droit• it's a case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand's doing il y a un manque total de communication et de coordination2. adverba. ( = directly) droit► right away ( = immediately) tout de suiteb. ( = exactly) right then sur-le-champc. ( = completely) toutd. ( = correctly, well) biene. ( = opposite of left) à droite► right, left and centre (inf) ( = everywhere) de tous côtés3. nouna. ( = moral) bien mb. ( = entitlement) droit m• what right have you to say that? de quel droit dites-vous cela ?c. ( = opposite of left) droite f• on or to the right of the church à droite de l'église4. plural noun• "all rights reserved" « tous droits réservés »b. to put or set sth to rights mettre qch en ordrea. ( = return to normal) [+ car, ship] redresserb. ( = make amends for) [+ wrong] redresser ; [+ injustice] réparer6. compounds• the right-hand side le côté droit ► right-handed adjective [person] droitier ; [punch, throw] du droit* * *[raɪt] 1.1) (side, direction) droite fkeep to the right — Automobile tenez votre droite
on ou to your right — à votre droite
3) ( morally) bien m4) ( just claim) droit mthe right to work/to strike — le droit au travail/de grève
the gardens are worth a visit in their own right — à eux seuls, les jardins méritent la visite
5) ( in boxing) droite f2.rights plural noun1) Commerce, Law droits mplsole rights — l'exclusivité f des droits
2) ( moral)3.the rights and wrongs of a matter — les aspects mpl moraux d'une question
1) ( as opposed to left) droit, de droiteon my right hand — ( position) sur ma droite
2) ( morally correct) bien; ( fair) juste3) (correct, true) [choice, direction, size] bon/bonne; [word] juste; ( accurate) [time] exactto be right — [person] avoir raison; [answer] être juste
is that right? — ( asking) est-ce que c'est vrai?; ( double-checking) c'est ça?
am I right in thinking that...? — ai-je raison de penser que...?
the right side of a piece of material — l'endroit m d'un tissu
4) ( most suitable) qui convienthe was careful to say all the right things — il a pris grand soin de dire tout ce qu'il faut dire dans ce genre de situation
5) ( in good order) [machine, vehicle] en bon état, qui fonctionne bien; ( healthy) [person] bien portant6) ( in order)to put ou set right — corriger [mistake]; réparer [injustice]; arranger [situation]; réparer [machine]
to put ou set one's watch right — remettre sa montre à l'heure
they gave him a month to put ou set things right — ils lui ont donné un mois pour tout arranger
to put ou set somebody right — détromper quelqu'un
7) Mathematics [angle] droitat right angles to — à angle droit avec, perpendiculaire à
8) (colloq) GB ( emphatic)9) (colloq) GB ( ready) prêt4.1) ( of direction) à droiteto turn/look right — tourner/regarder à droite
they looked for him right, left and centre — (colloq) ils l'ont cherché partout
they are arresting people right, left and centre — (colloq) ils arrêtent les gens en masse
2) ( directly) droit, directementit's right in front of you — c'est droit or juste devant toi
right before/after — juste avant/après
3) ( exactly)right in the middle of the room — en plein milieu or au beau milieu de la pièce
right now — ( immediately) tout de suite; US ( at this point in time) en ce moment
4) ( correctly) juste, comme il faut5) ( completely) toutshe looked right through me — fig elle a fait semblant de ne pas me voir
6) GB ( in titles)the Right Honourable Gentleman — ( form of address in parliament) ≈ notre distingué collègue
7) ( very well) bon5.right, let's have a look — bon, voyons ça
transitive verb1) ( restore to upright position) redresser2) ( correct) réparer6.to right oneself — [person] se redresser
to right itself — [ship, situation] se rétablir
••to see somebody (colloq) right — ( financially) dépanner (colloq) quelqu'un; ( in other ways) sortir quelqu'un d'affaire
right you are! — (colloq)
right-oh! — (colloq) GB d'accord!
right enough — (colloq) effectivement
by rights — normalement, en principe
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2 right
I 1. [raɪt]1) U (side, direction) destra f., parte f. destrakeep to the right — aut. tenere la destra, viaggiare a destra
on o to your right alla vostra destra; take the second right — prenda la seconda a destra
3) U (morally) giusto m., bene m.4) (just claim) diritto m.to have a right to sth. — avere diritto a qcs.
5) (in boxing) destro m.2.1) comm. dir. diritti m.to have the sole rights to sth. — avere l'esclusiva o il diritto esclusivo su qcs
2) (moral)••by rights — di diritto, di regola
II [raɪt]to put sth. to rights — mettere a posto qcs., sistemare qcs
1) (as opposed to left) destroon my right hand — (position) alla o sulla mia destra
2) (morally correct) giusto, onesto, leale; (fair) giusto, corretto, equoit is right and proper that... — è sacrosanto che...
to do the right thing by sb. — fare il proprio dovere nei confronti di qcn
3) (correct, true) [choice, direction] giusto; [ word] giusto, esatto, appropriato; (accurate) [ time] giusto, esatto, precisoto be right — [ person] avere ragione, essere nel giusto; [ answer] essere esatto o giusto
that's right — benissimo, giusto
is that right? — (asking) è vero? (double-checking) giusto?
am I right in thinking that...? — è vero che...?
to get one's facts right — documentarsi o informarsi bene
4) (most suitable) [clothes, equipment] giusto, adatto, appropriato; [ person] giusto, adattohe was careful to say all the right things — ebbe il tatto di pronunciare le parole adatte (per la situazione)
5) (in good order) [ machine] in buone condizioni, in buono stato; (healthy) [ person] sano, in buone condizioni6) (in order)to put o set right rimediare a, correggere [ mistake]; riparare [ injustice]; sistemare, mettere a posto [ situation]; riparare [ machine]; to put o set one's watch right mettere a posto l'orologio; they gave him a month to put o set things right gli diedero un mese per sistemare le cose; to put o set sb. right — fare ricredere qcn
7) mat. [ angle] rettoat right angles to — ad angolo retto con, perpendicolare a
8) BE colloq. (emphatic)9) BE colloq. (ready)••right you are! — colloq.
III [raɪt]right-oh! — BE colloq. benissimo! d'accordo! senz'altro!
1) (of direction) a destrato turn right — girare o svoltare a destra
they looked for him right, left and centre — colloq. lo cercarono ovunque o da tutte le parti o a destra e a sinistra
they are arresting people right, left and centre — colloq. stanno arrestando la gente in massa
2) (directly) direttamente, proprioI'll be right back — torno subito o immediatamente
right before — proprio prima, appena prima
3) (exactly)right in the middle of the room — esattamente o proprio al centro della stanza
right now — (immediately) subito, immediatamente; (at this point in time) al momento
4) (correctly) bene, correttamenteyou're not doing it right — non lo stai facendo nel modo giusto o correttamente
I guessed right — ho indovinato, ho visto giusto
if I remember right — se ben ricordo, se non ricordo male
5) (completely) completamente, del tuttohe looked right through me — fig. fece finta di non vedermi
we're right behind you! — fig. ti sosteniamo! ti siamo accanto in tutto e per tutto!
6) GB (in titles)the Right Honourable Gentleman — (in parliament) l'onorevole collega
7) (very well) molto beneright, let's have a look — benissimo, diamo un'occhiata
••right enough — colloq. certamente, innegabilmente, senza dubbio
IV 1. [raɪt]to see sb. right — (financially) non fare mancare niente a qcn.; (in other ways) togliere qcn. dai guai, cavare qcn. dagli impicci
1) (restore to upright position) raddrizzare, drizzare [ ship]2.to right oneself — [ person] tirarsi su, mettersi in piedi
to right itself — [ ship] raddrizzarsi, tornare diritto; [ situation] aggiustarsi, sistemarsi
* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) destro2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) giusto, corretto3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) giusto4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) adatto, giusto2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) diritto2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) giusto3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) destra4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) destra3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) proprio2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) subito3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) proprio4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) completamente5) (to the right: Turn right.) a destra6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) bene, giusto4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) raddrizzare, raddrizzarsi2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) rimediare5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') certo- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) di destra- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right* * *I 1. [raɪt]1) U (side, direction) destra f., parte f. destrakeep to the right — aut. tenere la destra, viaggiare a destra
on o to your right alla vostra destra; take the second right — prenda la seconda a destra
3) U (morally) giusto m., bene m.4) (just claim) diritto m.to have a right to sth. — avere diritto a qcs.
5) (in boxing) destro m.2.1) comm. dir. diritti m.to have the sole rights to sth. — avere l'esclusiva o il diritto esclusivo su qcs
2) (moral)••by rights — di diritto, di regola
II [raɪt]to put sth. to rights — mettere a posto qcs., sistemare qcs
1) (as opposed to left) destroon my right hand — (position) alla o sulla mia destra
2) (morally correct) giusto, onesto, leale; (fair) giusto, corretto, equoit is right and proper that... — è sacrosanto che...
to do the right thing by sb. — fare il proprio dovere nei confronti di qcn
3) (correct, true) [choice, direction] giusto; [ word] giusto, esatto, appropriato; (accurate) [ time] giusto, esatto, precisoto be right — [ person] avere ragione, essere nel giusto; [ answer] essere esatto o giusto
that's right — benissimo, giusto
is that right? — (asking) è vero? (double-checking) giusto?
am I right in thinking that...? — è vero che...?
to get one's facts right — documentarsi o informarsi bene
4) (most suitable) [clothes, equipment] giusto, adatto, appropriato; [ person] giusto, adattohe was careful to say all the right things — ebbe il tatto di pronunciare le parole adatte (per la situazione)
5) (in good order) [ machine] in buone condizioni, in buono stato; (healthy) [ person] sano, in buone condizioni6) (in order)to put o set right rimediare a, correggere [ mistake]; riparare [ injustice]; sistemare, mettere a posto [ situation]; riparare [ machine]; to put o set one's watch right mettere a posto l'orologio; they gave him a month to put o set things right gli diedero un mese per sistemare le cose; to put o set sb. right — fare ricredere qcn
7) mat. [ angle] rettoat right angles to — ad angolo retto con, perpendicolare a
8) BE colloq. (emphatic)9) BE colloq. (ready)••right you are! — colloq.
III [raɪt]right-oh! — BE colloq. benissimo! d'accordo! senz'altro!
1) (of direction) a destrato turn right — girare o svoltare a destra
they looked for him right, left and centre — colloq. lo cercarono ovunque o da tutte le parti o a destra e a sinistra
they are arresting people right, left and centre — colloq. stanno arrestando la gente in massa
2) (directly) direttamente, proprioI'll be right back — torno subito o immediatamente
right before — proprio prima, appena prima
3) (exactly)right in the middle of the room — esattamente o proprio al centro della stanza
right now — (immediately) subito, immediatamente; (at this point in time) al momento
4) (correctly) bene, correttamenteyou're not doing it right — non lo stai facendo nel modo giusto o correttamente
I guessed right — ho indovinato, ho visto giusto
if I remember right — se ben ricordo, se non ricordo male
5) (completely) completamente, del tuttohe looked right through me — fig. fece finta di non vedermi
we're right behind you! — fig. ti sosteniamo! ti siamo accanto in tutto e per tutto!
6) GB (in titles)the Right Honourable Gentleman — (in parliament) l'onorevole collega
7) (very well) molto beneright, let's have a look — benissimo, diamo un'occhiata
••right enough — colloq. certamente, innegabilmente, senza dubbio
IV 1. [raɪt]to see sb. right — (financially) non fare mancare niente a qcn.; (in other ways) togliere qcn. dai guai, cavare qcn. dagli impicci
1) (restore to upright position) raddrizzare, drizzare [ ship]2.to right oneself — [ person] tirarsi su, mettersi in piedi
to right itself — [ ship] raddrizzarsi, tornare diritto; [ situation] aggiustarsi, sistemarsi
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3 titolo
m titledei giornali headlinefinance securitytitolo a reddito fisso fixed income securitya titolo di astitolo di studio qualification* * *titolo s.m.1 title; ( testata) headline; ( di conti, bilanci) ( intestazione) item, entry: il titolo di un libro, the title of a book; il titolo di un articolo, ( di giornale) the headline of an article; a titoli cubitali, in banner headlines; (cinem., tv) titoli di testa, di coda, opening, closing credits // (amm.) il titolo delle spese ordinarie, the item of recurring expenses // (tip.) titolo corrente, running head; (inform.) header2 ( onorifico, nobiliare, accademico) title; ( qualifica) qualification: titoli ereditari, acquisiti, hereditary, acquired titles; gli fu conferito il titolo di cavaliere, a knighthood was conferred on him (o he was knighted); titolo di studio, degree (o educational qualification); non ha alcun titolo accademico, he has no academic qualifications; titolo professionale, professional qualification; quali sono i suoi titoli?, what are his qualifications? // (sport) titolo di campione del mondo, world champion title // gli appioppò dei brutti titoli, (fam.) he called him names3 (fig.) ( diritto) title, right, claim; ( ragione) reason: a che titolo fai ciò?, by what right are you doing this?; non ho alcun titolo per questo posto, questa proprietà, I have no title (o claim) to this post, this property // a titolo di favore, premio, prestito, as a favour, prize, loan; a titolo di amicizia, as a friend; a titolo di prova, by way of trial; a titolo gratuito, free of charge; a titolo di rimborso, as reimbursement (o repayment); a titolo d'acconto, by way of advance; (trib.) a titolo d'imposta, as a tax // (dir.): titolo di proprietà, possessory title (o title deed); successore a titolo universale, particolare, universal, singular successor; titolo legittimo, just title; titolo superiore, poziore, paramount title4 (dir.) ( documento) document: elenco dei titoli, list of documents; titolo esecutivo, writ of execution5 (fin., Borsa) stock, bond, security, share; ( documento) certificate, instrument: titoli a lunga scadenza, long-term (o long-dated) securities, (amer.) Treasury bonds; titoli a reddito fisso, fixed-interest securities (o bonds); titoli azionari, shares; titoli bancabili, eligible securities; titoli del debito pubblico, State securities; titoli del debito pubblico consolidato, consols (o consolidated stock); titolo di credito, paper (o instrument of credit o credit instrument); titoli di prima qualità, sicuri, gilt-edged securities (o stocks); titoli di prim'ordine, blue-chips; titoli di pronto realizzo, liquid securities; titoli di società industriali, industrials; titoli di stato, government securities (o government stocks o state bonds o Treasury bonds); titoli di stato a premio, premium bonds; titoli di stato a breve, shorts; titoli esenti da imposte, tax-exempt securities; titoli ferroviari, rails; titoli indicizzati, index-linked (o floating rate) securities; titoli ipotecari, mortgage backed securities; titoli nominativi, inscribed (o registered) stock; titolo privilegiato, preference (o preferred) stock; titolo privato, privated security (o stock); titoli riscattabili, callable bonds; titoli di investimento immobiliare, property bonds; titoli tecnologici, shares in high-tech companies; movimento di titoli, transfer of securities7 (tess.) count8 ( in concorsi accademici) publication: concorso per titoli ed esami, examination for qualified candidates.* * *['titolo]sostantivo maschile1) (di film, libro, canzone) title; (di articolo, capitolo) heading; giorn. rad. telev. headline; dir. (paragrafo) titletitolo a tutta pagina — banner headline, screamer
2) (di persona) (qualifica, grado) titleil titolo di duca, dottore, campione del mondo — the title of duke, doctor, world champion
3) (appellativo) title, name, epithet; scherz. (ingiuria) name, epithet, term of abusegli è valso il titolo di "re del rock" — it earned him the title "King of Rock"
4) (requisito) qualificationavere i -i per qcs., per fare — to be qualified o to have the qualifications for, for doing o to do
5) (ragione, diritto)a pieno titolo — [membro, cittadino] with full rights, legitimate
a titolo d'esempio — by way of example, as an example
a titolo informativo — for information, as a point of information
8) econ. (azione, obbligazione) security, stock, sharei -i minerari — mining shares o securities
9) (di metallo) fineness•titolo d'apertura — giorn. telev. headline
titolo nominativo — nominative o registered security o share
titolo al portatore — bearer bond o security
titolo di stato — government security o stock o bond
- i di coda — cinem. telev. (closing) credits
- i di testa — cinem. telev. (opening) credits
* * *titolo/'titolo/sostantivo m.1 (di film, libro, canzone) title; (di articolo, capitolo) heading; giorn. rad. telev. headline; dir. (paragrafo) title; titolo a tutta pagina banner headline, screamer2 (di persona) (qualifica, grado) title; il titolo di duca, dottore, campione del mondo the title of duke, doctor, world champion; titolo mondiale world title; - i accademici university qualifications3 (appellativo) title, name, epithet; scherz. (ingiuria) name, epithet, term of abuse; meritarsi il titolo di eroe to be worthy of the name of hero; gli è valso il titolo di "re del rock" it earned him the title "King of Rock"4 (requisito) qualification; avere i -i per qcs., per fare to be qualified o to have the qualifications for, for doing o to do5 (ragione, diritto) a pieno titolo [membro, cittadino] with full rights, legitimate; a che titolo me lo chiedi? by what right are you asking me?6 a titolo (di) a titolo d'esempio by way of example, as an example; a titolo informativo for information, as a point of information; a titolo personale in a private capacity; a titolo gratuito free (of charge); a titolo di prestito as a loan; a titolo indicativo as a rough guide8 econ. (azione, obbligazione) security, stock, share; i -i minerari mining shares o securities; titolo in valuta (estera) foreign security9 (di metallo) finenesstitolo d'apertura giorn. telev. headline; titolo di credito instrument of credit; titolo guida blue chip; titolo nominativo nominative o registered security o share; titolo obbligazionario bond; titolo dell'oro title of gold; titolo al portatore bearer bond o security; titolo di stato government security o stock o bond; titolo di studio qualification; - i di coda cinem. telev. (closing) credits; - i di testa cinem. telev. (opening) credits. -
4 a che titolo me lo chiedi?
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5 Sie sind
- {you're} = Sie selbst {yourself}+ = das geht Sie an {this concerns you}+ = erlauben Sie {by your leave; let me see}+ = frieren Sie? {do you feel cold?}+ = Sie heben ab (Kartenspiel) {it's your cut}+ = Sie sind dran {it's your turn}+ = gestatten Sie? {excuse me}+ = hören Sie mal! {I say!}+ = wie Sie wollen {as you will}+ = Verzeihen Sie! {I beg your pardon!}+ = Sind Sie satt? {Are you full?}+ = wie heißen Sie? {what is your name?}+ = er holt Sie ein {he'll catch up with you}+ = treten Sie ein! {walk in!}+ = sind Sie fertig? {have you finished?}+ = Sie dreht durch. {She's cracking up.}+ = seien Sie so gut {do me the kindness}+ = wie Sie wünschen {as you please}+ = woher kommen Sie? {where do you come from?}+ = Sie sind gemeint. {This means you.}+ = Das betrifft Sie. {This concerns you.}+ = Erheben Sie sich! {All Rise!}+ = was wünschen Sie? {what can I do for you?; what do you wish?}+ = da irren Sie sich {there you are mistaken}+ = versuchen Sie es! {have a try at it!}+ = wohin fahren Sie? {where are you bound for?}+ = Sie ist verreist. {She is out of town.}+ = Sie ist nicht da. {She's not in.}+ = treten Sie näher! {come closer!}+ = wollen Sie zu mir? {do you want to see me?}+ = seien Sie sachlich {stick to facts}+ = bleiben Sie sitzen {keep your seats!}+ = Sie sehen gut aus. {You look well.}+ = Rufen Sie mich an! {Give me a call!}+ = Sie verstehen ihn. {they sympathize with him.}+ = Sehen Sie sich um! {Look behind you!}+ = Wie groß sind Sie? {What's your height?}+ = Benehmen Sie sich! {Behave yourself!}+ = Sie wohnt bei mir. {She's staying with me.}+ = Sie war beleidigt. {She was offended.}+ = Sie werden gebeten {you are requested}+ = Meckern Sie nicht! {Don't be so fussy!}+ = das geht Sie nichts an {that doesn't regard you; that's none of your business; that's nothing to you}+ = ich rechne auf Sie [wegen] {I look to you [for]}+ = wie nennen Sie das? {what do you call that?}+ = Verstehen Sie mich? {Do you take me?}+ = Sie kam als letzte. {She came last.}+ = Passen Sie gut auf! {Pay close attention!}+ = Sie ist von gestern. {She's quite a back number.}+ = wo sind Sie geboren? {where were you born?}+ = Was Sie nicht sagen! {You don't say so!}+ = Sie ist fantasielos. {She has no imagination.}+ = Sie ist unglaublich. {She's the limit.}+ = Jetzt sind Sie dran. {the ball's in your court.}+ = wie kommen Sie dazu? {how dare you?}+ = Das wissen Sie doch! {But you know that!}+ = denken Sie sich nur! {just imagine!}+ = Seien Sie anständig! {Behave yourself!}+ = wie fühlen Sie sich? {how do you feel?}+ = Ganz wie Sie wollen. {Just as you like.}+ = Wem erzählen Sie das! {You are telling me!}+ = Halten Sie es geheim! {Keep it dark!}+ = Was halten Sie davon? {How does it strike you?}+ = fahren Sie langsamer! {slow down!}+ = was halten Sie davon? {what do you make of it?}+ = Sie ist schlagfertig. {She's quick at repartee.}+ = Sie leugnete rundweg. {She flatly denied.}+ = Sie kann gut rechnen. {She's good at sums.}+ = Bleiben Sie sachlich! {Stick to facts!}+ = Fahren Sie nach links! {Make a left turn!}+ = halten Sie sich rechts {keep to your right}+ = er möchte Sie sprechen {he wishes to see you}+ = Sie lügt wie gedruckt. {She's a lying so-and-so.}+ = Das gilt auch für Sie. {that applies to you too.}+ = Bitten Sie sie herein. {Ask her in.}+ = überlassen Sie es mir! {leave it to me!}+ = Entschuldigen Sie mich {pardon me}+ = was erlauben Sie sich? {how dare you?}+ = Fangen Sie an zu lesen! {Begin reading!}+ = nach dem, was Sie sagen {from what you say}+ = was wollen Sie von ihm? {what do you want with him?}+ = Sie durfte nicht gehen. {She wasn't allowed to go.}+ = Welche Größe haben Sie? {What size do you take?}+ = bitte, fahren Sie fort! {go on, please!}+ = Sie können mir glauben. {You can take it from me.}+ = bitte bedienen Sie sich {please help yourself}+ = können Sie das belegen? {can you furnish proof of that?}+ = bemühen Sie sich nicht! {don't bother!}+ = werden Sie daraus klug? {does it make sense to you?}+ = Seien Sie offen zu mir! {Be frank with me!}+ = deswegen sind Sie hier. {that's why you're here.}+ = Sie schritt auf und ab. {She paved up and down.}+ = tun Sie, was Sie wollen {do as you please}+ = nehmen Sie es nicht übel {don't take it amiss}+ = haben Sie schon gewählt? {have you made your choice?}+ = Sie hörte schweigend zu. {She listened in silence.}+ = besuchen Sie mich einmal {come to see me some time}+ = Bitte bedenken Sie doch! {Pray, consider!}+ = Sie ist sehr wählerisch. {She's very particular.}+ = wie können Sie es wagen? {how dare you?}+ = wollen Sie es probieren? {would you care to try it?}+ = Sie ist wieder die alte. {She's herself again.}+ = Sie fühlt sich gekränkt. {She feels hurt.}+ = wo sind Sie beschäftigt? {where do you work?}+ = wünschen Sie noch etwas? {would you like anything else?}+ = Entschuldigen Sie bitte. {You've my apologies.}+ = Entschuldigen Sie bitte! {I beg your pardon!; excuse me, please!}+ = kommen Sie morgen zu mir {see me tomorrow}+ = das dürfen Sie nie vergessen {you must never forget that}+ = Sie hat nichts zu melden. {She's a nobody.}+ = Sie wird leicht seekrank. {She's a bad sailor.}+ = welche Farbe möchten Sie? {what colour do you want?}+ = machen Sie es sich bequem {make yourself at home; make yourself comfortable}+ = worauf wollen Sie hinaus? {what are you driving at?}+ = Sie sollten sich schämen. {You ought to be ashamed of yourself.}+ = Das werden Sie mir büßen! {You'll hear of this!}+ = jetzt, da Sie es erwähnen {now you mention it}+ = Nehmen Sie es nicht übel. {Don't take it amiss.}+ = langen Sie ordentlich zu! (beim Essen) {cut and come again!}+ = er behauptet Sie zu kennen {he claims to know you}+ = Ich verlasse mich auf Sie. {I count on you.}+ = Rechnen Sie nicht mit mir! {You can count me out!}+ = er wünscht Sie zu sprechen {he wishes to see you}+ = Können Sie das beschwören? {Can you swear to that?}+ = Bitte seien Sie pünktlich. {Please be on time.}+ = würden Sie mir bitte sagen {would you kindly tell me}+ = Glauben Sie es bloß nicht. {Don't run away with the idea.}+ = Erinnern Sie sich an mich? {Do you remember me?}+ = Und was wünschen Sie noch? {And what more do you want?}+ = Sie haben nichts gegessen. {they feel empty.}+ = ich habe eine Bitte an Sie {may I ask you a favour}+ = können Sie mir herausgeben? {can you give me change?}+ = Sie ist piekfein gekleidet. {She's dressed up to the nines.}+ = Sie haben uns sehr gefehlt. {We've missed you badly.}+ = wären Sie so freundlich und {would you be kind enough to}+ = Sie braucht nicht zu gehen. {She hasn't got to go.}+ = Sie war tief eingeschlafen. {She was fast asleep.}+ = Gehen Sie sparsam damit um! {Use it sparingly!}+ = Sie ist sein ein und alles. {She's all the world to him.}+ = Sie werden bald gesund sein {you'll soon get well}+ = was wollen Sie damit sagen? {what do you mean by that?}+ = Bekennen Sie sich schuldig? {Do you plead guilty?}+ = Sie können mich gern haben. {I'll see you further first.}+ = wieviel verlangen Sie dafür? {what are you asking for that?}+ = Sie müssen sich entscheiden. {You have to make up your mind.}+ = Sie ist sehr mager geworden. {She's grown very thin.}+ = Mit wem sind Sie verabredet? {Who is your date?}+ = Sie amüsierte sich köstlich. {She had a ripping good time.}+ = grüßen Sie ihn schön von mir {give him my best regards}+ = in welcher Branche sind Sie? {what line are you in?}+ = unterbrechen Sie mich nicht! {don't interrupt me!}+ = ich hoffe daß Sie gesund sind {I trust that you are well}+ = Wie sind Sie darauf gekommen? {How did you hit on that?}+ = Wie Sie es auch immer machen. {However you do it.}+ = Sie können es ruhig gestehen. {You may as well own up.}+ = Kümmern Sie sich nicht darum. {Don't bother about it.}+ = lassen Sie es mich versuchen! {let me have a try at it!}+ = haben Sie etwas zu verzollen? {do you have anything to declare?}+ = wenn Sie nichts dagegen haben {if you don't object}+ = Machen Sie es wie Sie wollen! {Do your best or your worst!}+ = versäumen Sie nicht hinzugehen {don't fail to go there}+ = lassen Sie sich nicht nötigen! {don't wait to be asked!}+ = ich bin zweimal so alt wie Sie {I'm double your age}+ = lassen Sie sich nicht täuschen {don't let yourself be fooled}+ = Sie fragten mich geradeheraus. {they asked me point-black.}+ = Sie haben es heraufbeschworen. {You've asked for it.}+ = Sie ist entschlossen zu gehen. {She's bent on going.}+ = Warten Sie, bis Sie dran sind! {wait your turn!}+ = das können Sie uns nicht erzählen! {tell us another!}+ = Haben Sie sich gut unterhalten? {Did you have a nice time?}+ = Sie müssen mich einmal besuchen {you must come and see me some day}+ = Wahrscheinlich haben Sie recht. {I dare say you're right.}+ = erlauben Sie mir, das zu machen {let me do that}+ = Sie haben sich nicht verstanden. {they didn't get on well together.}+ = ich freue mich, Sie wiederzusehen {I'm looking forward to seeing you again}+ = würden Sie so freundlich sein und {would you be so kind as}+ = verstehen Sie, worauf es ankommt? {do you see the point?}+ = entschuldigen Sie, wenn ich störe {excuse my interrupting you}+ = Sie können sich darauf verlassen. {You can count on that.}+ = halten Sie es für wahrscheinlich? {do you think it probable?}+ = Lassen Sie sich nicht entmutigen. {Don't get discouraged.}+ = ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen {nice to meet you}+ = Sie ist gut bei ihm angeschrieben. {She's in his good books.}+ = ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen. {I'm glad to meet you.}+ = kann ich Sie telefonisch erreichen? {are you on the phone?}+ = Sie ist gar nicht so unmusikalisch. {She's not at all musical.}+ = Sie haben nichts füreinander übrig. {there's no love lost between them.}+ = Sie macht sich nur über Sie lustig. {She's only trying to poke fun at you.}+ = Ich begreife nicht, was Sie meinen. {I fail to see what you mean.}+ = Sie wollte es einfach nicht glauben. {She refused to believe it.}+ = Sie passen überhaupt nicht zusammen. {they're a bad match.}+ = Sie äußerte sich sehr offen darüber. {She was very outspoken about it.}+ = entschuldigen Sie, daß ich Sie störe {sorry to trouble you}+ = damit können Sie bei mir nicht landen {that cuts no ice with me}+ = es wäre besser, wenn Sie jetzt gingen {you had better go now}+ = entschuldigen Sie, daß ich unterbreche {excuse my interrupting}+ = entschuldigen Sie, daß ich zu spät komme {excuse me for being late}+ = haben Sie etwas dagegen, wenn ich rauche {do you mind if I smoke}+ = haben Sie etwas dagegen, wenn ich rauche? {do you mind my smoking?}+ = Sie brauchen sich nicht zu rechtfertigen. {You needn't justify yourself.}+ = lassen Sie sich durch mich nicht abhalten {don't let me hinder you}+ = bitte sorgen Sie dafür, während ich fort bin {please see to this while I'm away}+ = ich danke Ihnen dafür, daß Sie mir geholfen haben {thank you for helping me}+ -
6 querer
m.love.v.1 to want.quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle¿quieren ustedes algo más? would you like anything else?haz lo que quieras do what you want o like, do as you please o likequerer que alguien haga algo to want somebody to do somethingquiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do itqueremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for youquisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to meven cuando quieras come whenever you like o wantno me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want toqueriendo on purposesin querer accidentallyquerer decir to mean¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?querer es poder where there's a will there's a wayQuiero paz I want peace.Quiero un taxi I need a taxi.2 to love.te quiero I love youYo quiero a mi esposo I love my husband.3 to want to, to be willing to, to desire to, to have a desire to.Quiero estudiar I want to study.* * *Present IndicativePast IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to want2) love3) like•* * *Para la expresión querer decir, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) [a una persona] (=amar) to love; (=apreciar) to like¡te quiero! — I love you!
no estoy enamorado, pero la quiero mucho — I'm not in love with her, but I'm very fond of her
me quiere... no me quiere — [deshojando una margarita] she loves me... she loves me not
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querer [bien] a algn — to want the best for sb•
[hacerse] querer por algn — to endear o.s. to sb•
querer [mal] a algn — to wish sb illla quiere como a la niña de sus ojos — she's the apple of his eye, he dotes on her
2) (=desear)a) [+ objeto] to want¿cuál quieres? — which one do you want?
¿qué más quieres? — (lit) what else do you want?; iró what more do you want?
hace lo que quiere — she does what she wants {o} as she pleases
se lo di, pero no lo quiso — I gave it to him, but he didn't want (to take) it
¡lo que quieras! — as you wish!, have it your own way!
¿quieres un café? — would you like some coffee?
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querer [pelea] — to be looking for trouble•
[todo] lo que tú quieras, será muy feo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es muy buena persona — he may be ugly and all that, but he's a very nice personb) + infin to want¿qué quieres comer hoy? — what would you like for dinner today?
no quiso pagar — he refused to pay, he wouldn't pay
c)• querer [que] algn haga algo — to want sb to do sth
la tradición quiere que... — tradition has it that...
este quiere que le rompan la cabeza — * this guy is asking to get his head kicked in *
¿quieres que me crea que tú solo te has bebido todo el whisky? — are you asking me to believe that you drank all the whisky by yourself?
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¿qué quieres que te [diga]? — what can I say?•
¿qué quieres que le [haga]?, si se va por ahí sin hacer caso, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if he goes off without taking any notice, what am I supposed to do {o} what can I do about it?si estudio y no apruebo, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if I study and still don't pass, what can I do?
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¡[qué más] quisiera yo! — if only I could!¿qué más quisiera yo que ver juntos a mis hijos? — what more could I wish for {o} want than to see my children together?
3) (=tener intención de)+ infinal querer abrir la botella, saltó el tapón — the cork exploded while she was trying to open the bottle
4) [pidiendo algo]quería dos kilos de patatas, por favor — I'd like two kilos of potatoes, please, could I have two kilos of potatoes, please?
¿quieres darme tu nueva dirección? — would {o} could you give me your new address?
¿querría participar en nuestra oferta? — would you like to take advantage of our offer?
¿cuánto quieren por el coche? — what are they asking for the car?, how much do they want for the car?
5) (=requerir)¿para qué me querrá? — I wonder what he wants me for?, what can he want me for?
6) [uso impersonal]2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=desear)¿quieres? — [ofreciendo algo] do you want some?, would you like some?
-¿quieres casarte conmigo? -sí, quiero — "will you marry me?" - "yes, I will"
-¿puedes enviar tú el correo? -como usted quiera — "could you take the post?" - "as you wish"
mientras el jefe no quiera, no hay nada que hacer — as long as the boss is opposed, there's nothing to be done {o} nothing we can do about it
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ven [cuando] quieras — come whenever you likecomo quiere —
¡está como quiere! — Esp ** she's a bit of all right! **
quieras o no, eso cambiará nuestras vidas — whether you like it or not, that's going to change our lives
con el cambio de trabajo, quieras que no, se ha animado un poco — you may agree or disagree, but the fact is he's perked up a bit since he changed jobs
2) (=tener intención)lo hizo queriendo — he did it deliberately {o} on purpose
lo hizo sin querer — he didn't mean to do it, he did it inadvertently
3)3.See:4.SUSTANTIVO MASCULINO* * *Imasculino loveII 1.verbo transitivo1) ( amar) to lovese hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people
me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not
por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)
2)a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room
¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?
hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like
quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not
será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?
querer + INF — to want to + inf
querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf
¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?
qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...
b) ( al ofrecer algo)¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?
c) ( introduciendo un ruego)querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?
3) (en locs)como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however
como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...
queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)
4) ( como precio)2.querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse v pron (recípr)se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers
* * *= want, be after, wanna [want to].Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.Ex. On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.Ex. Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex. When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.----* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.* hacerse querer = endear.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.* querer decir = mean.* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* sin quererlo = unwantedly.* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.* * *Imasculino loveII 1.verbo transitivo1) ( amar) to lovese hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people
me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not
por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)
2)a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room
¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?
hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like
quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not
será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?
querer + INF — to want to + inf
querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf
¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?
qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...
b) ( al ofrecer algo)¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?
c) ( introduciendo un ruego)querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?
3) (en locs)como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however
como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...
queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)
4) ( como precio)2.querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse v pron (recípr)se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers
* * *= want, be after, wanna [want to].Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.Ex: On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.
Ex: Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex: When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.* hacerse querer = endear.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.* querer decir = mean.* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* sin quererlo = unwantedly.* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.* * *lovesufre por culpa de un querer he is suffering because of an unhappy love affairlas penas del querer the pangs of love¡niña de mi querer! my dear child!vtA (amar) to loveme gusta, pero no lo quiero I like him, but I don't love him o I'm not in love with himquiere mucho a sus sobrinos/su país he loves his nephews/his country very muchquiere con locura a su nieta she absolutely dotes on her granddaughteres una persona que se hace querer he's the sort of person who endears himself to yousus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him, he's well liked by his pupilsme quiere, no me quiere (al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not¡por lo que más quieras! ¡no me abandones! for pity's sake o for God's sake! don't leave me!¡Antonio, por lo que más quieras! ¡baja el volumen! Antonio, turn the volume down, for heaven's sake o for goodness sake!querer bien a algn to be fond of sb, care about sbquerer mal a algn to have it in for sb ( colloq)quien bien te quiere te hará llorar sometimes you have to be cruel to be kindB1(expresando deseo, intención, voluntad): quiere un tren para su cumpleaños he wants a train for his birthday¿que querían, chicas? can I help you, girls?, what can I do for you, girls?quería un kilo de uvas I'd like a kilo of grapesquisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double roomno sabe lo que quiere she doesn't know what she wantshaz lo que quieras do as you like, do as you please¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?¿cuándo/cómo lo podemos hacer? — cuando/como tú quieras when/how can we do it? — whenever/however you like o any time/any way you like¿nos vemos a las siete? — como quieras shall we meet at seven? — if you likequiera o no quiera, tendrá que hacerlo he'll have to do it, whether he likes it or notiba a llamar al médico pero él no quiso I was going to call the doctor but he wouldn't let me o he said no¿quieres por esposo a Diego Sosa Díaz? — sí, quiero will/do you take Diego Sosa Díaz to be your lawfully wedded husband? — I will/do¿qué querrán esta vez? I wonder what they want this timeserá muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es insoportable he may be very smart and all that, but personally I can't stand himtráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?dejemos esto para otro día ¿quieres? let's leave this for another day, shall we o can we?querer + INF to want to + INF¿quiere usted hacer algún comentario? do you want to o ( frml) do you wish to make any comment?no sé si querrá hacerlo I don't know if she'll want to do it o if she'll do ithacía tiempo que quería decírselo I'd been meaning/wanting to tell him for some timequisiera reservar una mesa para dos I'd like to book a table for twoquisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you¡ya quisiera yo estar en su lugar! I'd change places with him any day!no creo que quiera prestártelo I don't think she'll (be willing to) lend it to youcuando se quiera dar cuenta será demasiado tarde by the time he realizes it'll be too latenosotros nos fuimos temprano pero él quiso quedarse we left early but he stayed/decided to stay/ wanted to stay/chose to stayno quiso escuchar razones he wouldn't listen to reasonno quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything, she refused to eat anythingquería hacerlo sola pero no habría podido she wanted to do it on her own but she wouldn't have been able toquiso hacerlo sola pero no pudo she tried to do it on her own but she couldn'tquerer QUE algn/algo + SUBJ to want sb/sth to + INFquisiera que alguien me explicara por qué could someone please explain why?¿qué quieres que traiga? what do you want o what would you like me to bring?¿por qué lo dejaste entrar? — ¿qué querías que hiciera? why did you let him in? — what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?quiso que nos quedáramos a cenar y no tuvimos más remedio she insisted we stay for dinner and we couldn't say no o we couldn't refuse¿tú quieres que acabemos en la cárcel? do you want us to end up in jail?, are you trying to get us put in jail?la etiqueta quiere que uno lleve sombrero etiquette requires one to wear a hatsu teoría quiere que … his theory has it that …querer es poder where there's a will there's a way2 ( en locs):como quiera que (de cualquier manera que) however;(ya que, como) ( liter) sincecomo quiera que haya sido, creo que deberías disculparte whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened, I still think you should apologizecuando quiera que wheneverdonde quiera que wherever¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …¡qué quieres que (le) haga! what can you do?ya sé que no debería fumar, pero no puedo dejarlo ¡qué quieres que le haga! I know I shouldn't smoke but well, what can you do? I can't give upquieras que no ( fam): quieras que no, ha ido mejorando desde que fue al curandero believe it or not, she's been getting better ever since she went to see that faith healerla decisión, quieras que no, nos va a afectar a todos whether we like it or not, the decision is going to affect us all, there's no getting away from the fact that the decision is going to affect us allquieras que no, yo he notado la diferencia I have to say o admit that it's made a differenceel quiero y no puedo: con ese quiero y no puedo inspiran hasta lástima it's rather pathetic how they're always trying to be something they aren't¡está como quiere! (Esp, Méx fam); (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! ( colloq), he's/she's a bit of all right! ( BrE colloq); (tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made ( colloq)3(al ofrecer algo): ¿quieres algo de beber? would you like o ( less frml) do you want something to drink?4 (introduciendo un pedido) querer + INF:¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?¿te quieres callar? will you be quiet?, be quiet, will you?¿quieres hacerme el favor de no interrumpirme? would you please stop interrupting me?¿quieres decirme qué has hecho con mi abrigo? would you mind telling me what you've done with my coat?5 (como precio) querer algo POR algo:¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?6queriendo/sin querer: estoy segura de que lo hizo queriendo I'm sure he did it on purpose o deliberatelyperdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean tono te pongas así, lo hizo sin querer don't be like that, he didn't do it deliberately o on purpose7querer decir to mean¿qué quiere decir `democracia'? what does `democracy' mean?¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?8(referido a cosas inanimadas): el coche no quiere arrancar the car won't startel destino quiso que se volvieran a encontrar they were destined to meet againparece que quiere llover/nevar it looks as if it's going to rain/snow, it looks like rain/snowhace horas que quiere salir el sol the sun's been trying to break through for hours■ quererse( recípr):se quieren como hermanos they're like brothershombre, si se quieren ¿por qué no han de casarse? well, if they love each other, why shouldn't they get married?* * *
querer ( conjugate querer) verbo transitivo ( amar) to love;
sus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him;
¡por lo que más quieras! for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
1a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad):
quisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double room;
¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?;
hazlo cuando/como quieras do it whenever/however you like;
iba a hacerlo pero él no quiso I was going to do it but he didn't want me to;
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?;
no quiero I don't want to;
quiero ir I want to go;
quisiera reservar una mesa I'd like to book a table;
quisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you;
no quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything;
quiero que estudies más I want you to study harder;
¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …;
el destino así lo quiso it was destined to be;
querer es poder where there's a will there's a wayb) ( al ofrecer algo):◊ ¿quieres un café? would you like a coffee?;
( menos formal) do you want a coffee?c) ( introduciendo un pedido):◊ ¿querrías hacerme un favor? could you do me a favor?;
¿te quieres callar? be quiet, will you?
2 ( en locs)
donde quiera que wherever;
queriendo ( adrede) on purpose, deliberately;
sin querer accidentally;
fue sin querer it was an accident;
querer decir to mean;
¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?
3 ( como precio):◊ ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse verbo pronominal ( recípr):
querer
I verbo transitivo
1 (a alguien) to love
2 (algo) to want, wish ➣ Ver nota en want
3 (intención, ruego, ofrecimiento) to like: ¿quieres otra taza de té?, would you like another cup of tea?
¿quieres callarte?, will you shut up?
II sustantivo masculino love, affection
♦ Locuciones: quieras o no, tendrás que oírme, you'll have to listen to me, whether you want to or not
querer decir, to mean
ser algo un quiero y no puedo, to try to make people think that one is more affluent than one actually is
como quiera que, since: como quiera que no pueden vernos, no saben qué aspecto tenemos, since they can't see us, they don't know what we look like
sin querer, unintentionally, by accident
' querer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adorar
- berrido
- decir
- desabrocharse
- desear
- significar
- gustar
- ofrecer
- pisar
- pisotón
- querré
- quiera
- quise
- sin
English:
accident
- accidentally
- attached
- blurt out
- cherish
- chew
- clear
- delete
- endear
- fancy
- feel
- hand
- like
- love
- mean
- mistake
- off
- please
- slip out
- truck
- unintentionally
- unwittingly
- want
- will
- wish
- aim
- care
- denial
- inadvertently
- intend
- unwilling
- way
* * *♦ vt1. [amar] to love;te quiero I love you;lo quiero como a un hermano I love him like a brother;es muy querida por todo el mundo she is much loved by everyone;me quiere, no me quiere [deshojando margarita] she loves me, she loves me not;¡por lo que más quieras, cállate! for heaven's sake shut up!;querer bien a alguien to care a lot about sb;querer mal a alguien to wish sb ill;quien bien te quiere te hará llorar you have to be cruel to be kind2. [desear] to want;quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle;dime lo que quieres tell me what you want;lo único que quiero o [m5] todo lo que quiero es un poco de comprensión all I want o all I ask for is a little understanding;¿qué es lo que quieres ahora? [con tono de enojo] what do you want now?, what is it now?;querer hacer algo to want to do sth;quiere explicártelo, te lo quiere explicar she wants to explain it to you;no quiso ayudarnos she didn't want to help us;era muy tarde pero tú querías quedarte it was very late, but you insisted on staying o would stay o you wanted to stay;quisiera informarme o [m5] que me informaran sobre vuelos a Nueva York I'd like some information about flights to New York;quisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…;¡eso quisiera yo saber! that's what I want to know!;¡ya quisieran muchos tener tu suerte! a lot of people would be very grateful to be as lucky as you!;el maldito clavo no quiere salir the damn nail won't o refuses to come out;querer que alguien haga algo to want sb to do sth;quiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do it;querer que pase algo to want sth to happen;queremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for you;el azar quiso que nos volviéramos a ver fate decreed that we should see each other again;como quien no quiere la cosa as if it were nothing;qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to me;¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?;alto, guapo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero no me gusta sure, he's tall, handsome and all that, but I don't find him attractive;el que algo quiere, algo le cuesta no pain, no gain3. [en preguntas, ofrecimientos, ruegos] [con amabilidad]¿quieren ustedes algo más/algo de postre? would you like anything else/anything for dessert?;¿quieres un pitillo? do you want a cigarette?;¿quiere decirle a su amigo que pase? could you tell your friend to come in, please?;¿querrías explicarme qué ha pasado aquí? would you mind explaining what happened here?;¿quieres por esposo a Francisco? do you take Francisco to be your lawfully wedded husband?¿cuánto quieres por la casa? how much do you want for the house?¿quieres que te atropelle el tren o qué? do you want to get run over by a train or something?♦ vito want;ven cuando quieras come whenever you like o want;cuando quieras [estoy listo] ready when you are;no me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want to;si quieres, lo dejamos we can forget about it if you like;quieras o no, quieras que no (whether you) like it or not;pásame el martillo, ¿quieres? pass me the hammer, would you?;déjame en paz, ¿quieres? leave me alone, will you?;Famle pedí que lo dejara, pero que si quieres I asked him to stop, but would he?;queriendo on purpose;ha sido queriendo he did it on purpose;hacer algo sin querer to do sth accidentally;lo siento, ha sido sin querer sorry, it was an accident;querer decir to mean;¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?;¿sabes lo que quiere decir “procrastination”? do you know what “procrastination” means?;“NB” quiere decir “nota bene” “NB” stands for “nota bene”;Famestá como quiere [es guapísimo] he's gorgeous;[en una situación ideal] he's got it made;querer es poder where there's a will there's a way♦ v impersonal[haber atisbos de]parece que quiere llover it looks like rain♦ nm[amor] love;las cosas del querer matters of the heart* * *1 v/t1 ( desear) want;quisiera … I would like …;quieras que no … like it or not …;sin querer unintentionally2 ( amar) love;querer bien a alguien be fond of s.o.;querer mal a alguien not care for s.o.;por lo que más quieras for pity’s sake, for the love of God3 ( esperar):¡qué más quieres! what more do you want o expect!;¿qué quieres que (le) haga? what do you expect me to do?4:querer decir mean;quiere decir it means;¡que si quieres! irón no way!5:como quiera que however2 m love* * *querer {64} vt1) desear: to want, to desirequiere ser profesor: he wants to be a teacher¿cuánto quieres por esta computadora?: how much do you want for this computer?2) : to love, to like, to be fond ofte quiero: I love you¿quieres pasarme la leche?: please pass the milk4)querer decir : to mean5)sin querer : unintentionallyquerer vi: like, wantsi quieras: if you likequerer nm: love, affection* * *querer vb1. (desear) to wantEn inglés I want resulta demasiado directo si queremos pedir algo con educación. En estos casos se suele decir I'd like con pleaseI'd like a kilo of potatoes, please quiero un kilo de patatascould you pass me the salt, please? ¿quieres acercarme la sal?would you please be quiet? ¿quieres callarte?could you close the door, please? cierra la puerta, ¿quieres?2. (amar) to lovelo hice sin querer I didn't mean to do it / it was an accident¿qué quiere decir "chance"? what does "chance" mean?¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that? -
7 време
1. timeзападноевропейско време Greenwich mean timeвърша нещо вън от работното време do s.th. out of hoursвреме за лягане bed timeвреме за обед dinner timeвремето лети time fliesвремето минава time goes by/is passingще мине известно време it will be some time ( преди before)няма много време there isn't much time, time is short, time pressesне е далеч времето когато, няма да мине много време и it will not be long beforeмина онова време когато the time is past whenвремето напредва time is getting onне остава много време there isn't much time left, време time is getting shortв едно или друго време at one time or anotherв същото at the same timeзимно/лятно времеin winter/summerни в това ни в онова/по никое време at an unseasonable/unearthly hour, at untimely/odd hoursи време му е and high/about time, tooвреме ми е o.'s time has come ( и за смърт) (да to), be old enough toдокато е още време before ifs too late; while the going is goodдотогава има много време there's plenty of time; that's a long time offза известно време for a time/whileкогато му дойде времето in due course/time, in its due season. when the right time comesоще не му е дошло времето the time is not yet ripeтой винаги идва на време he is always on time; he always comes on timeне давам на време (материал и пр.) be late withпредупреждавам на време warn in good timeпристигам на време arrive on/to timeпо едно или друго време at one lime or anotherпо това/онова време at this/that timeдогодина по това време this time next yearпреди известно време some time agoпреди много време a long time agoпрез цялото време all the time, from first to lastслед известно време (sometime) laterслед малко време, не след много време presentlyслед като е минало толкова време after such a long time. at this distance of timeне минало много време и soon after, not long afterтая работа ще вземе/иска време this will take timeимам много свободно време have time on o.'s2. (състояние на атмосферата) weatherмръсно/неприятно/противно/отвратително време foul/nasty/beastly weatherнеустойчиво/променливо време broken weatherвремето е хубаво/лошо it is fine/bad weatherвремето е облачно it is cloudy, the sky is overcastвремето се задържа it is settled weatherвремето ще се обърне there is going to be a break in the weather; the weather will changeпри всякакво време in all weathersако позволи времето, при хубаво време weather permittingнезависимо от това какво е времето, при каквото и да е/при всяко време wet or fine, rain or shine, in rain or fineкакво ужасно време what awful weather! какво беше времето, докато бяхте на море? what sort of weather did you have at the seaside?изгледи за време то a weather forecast.; be allowed timeвреме по пет минути на всеки оратор limit every speaker to five minutesвреме свобода на някого allow s.o. freedom. give freedom to s.o.3. (доставям, снабдявам) furnish, supply, provide(излъчвам) give out, emitвреме данни supply dataвреме електрическа енергия на provide power for, supply with power4. (раждам, произвеждам, нося) yield, bear, produceвреме мляко give/yield milkмаслините дават дървено масло olives yield oilвреме жетва yield/bear a harvestвреме плод bear fruitвреме дивиденти yield dividentsвреме лихва bear/yield interest5. (плащам) payколко даде за тези обувки? how much did you pay for those shoes?6. (продавам) sell, chargeдават портокалите по 1 лв. килото they sell oranges at 1 lev the kilo, oranges sell/are sold at 1 lev the kiloколко го давате? what do you charge for it? how. much Is it? what are you asking for it?7. (изпращам-телеграма и пр.) sendвреме телеграма на send a telegram/cable/wire to, wire to, cable to8. (устройвам-концерт и пр.) give(представям-пиеса и пр.) show, play, put onвреме концерт/забава/прием give a concert/a party/a receptionвреме обед/вечеря на give a lunch/a dinner for, entertain to lunch/dinnerтази вечер дават Хамлет they're playing/showing/giving Hamlet tonight. Ham Set is on tonightкакво дават в кино Х? what is on/showing at the X (Cinema)? отдавна дават тази пиеса the play has had a long run, the play has been on a long timeтой даде добър Хамлет he made a good Hamlet9. (установяваме поставям) fix, setвреме среща fix an appointment (на with)време срок set a time-limitвреме тон set the toneвреме задача set a task10. (равнявам се на) make, add up toвреме воля на indulge, give full play to; give vent toвреме (телефонна) връзка put through (с to)време възможност afford/present an opening/an opportunity (за for)време гласност на give publicity toвреме дете за осиновяване put a child into a homeвреме много жертви suffer heavy lossesвреме скъпи жертви pay a costly/heavy toll in human lifeвреме живота си lay down o.'s lifeвреме на занаят bind (s.o.) over as an apprentice, apprentice (s.o.); put s.o. apprenticeвреме изстрел/залп fire a shot/a volleyвреме клетва take/make/swear an oathвреме за обнародване submit for publicationвреме си оставката resign, hand in o.'s resignationвреме отпор на repulseвреме признаци на show/give signs ofвреме си сметка за realize, be aware ofвреме си ясна сметка за be fully aware ofвреме сражение give battleвреме сянка supply shadeвреме тласък на give an impetus to, set s.th. goingвреме утайка leave a sedimentвреме си парите (харча за какво да е) part with o.'s moneyвреме с едната ръка, вземам с другата give with one hand and take away/back with the otherвреме пътя на send packing, cashierдават ми пътя get (the order of) the bootколко години му даваш? how old do you take him to be?бих му дал тридесет I should put him down at/as thirtyне му дават годините he doesn't look* * *врѐме,само ед. и времена̀ само мн.1. time; ако \времето позволи if time permits; бе \време, когато книж. time was when; без \време before o.’s time; unseasonably; без да имам \време да се подготвя at short notice; \време е it’s (about) time; \време за достъп комп. access time; \време за зареждане комп. load time; \време за изпълнение на програма комп. run time; \време за лягане bed time; \време ми е o.’s time has come (и за смърт) (да to), be old enough to; \времето минава time goes by/is passing; \времето напредва time is getting on; всичко с \времето си all in good time; в същото \време at the same time; в това \време meanwhile; върша нещо вън от работното \време do s.th. out of hours; годишно \време time of the year, season; губя си \времето waste (o.’s) time; днес нямам никакво свободно \време I have no time to spare today; догодина по това \време this time next year; доста \време a good/great while; докато е още \време before it’s too late; while the going is good; дотогава има много \време there’s plenty of time; that’s a long time off; дошло е \време the time has arrived/is ripe (за for); дълго \време for a long stretch of time; едно \време at one time, in the old days; за известно \време for a time/while; за много малко \време in no time; западноевропейско \време Greenwich mean time; зимно/лятно \време in winter/summer; и \време му е and high/about time, too; имам много свободно \време have time on o.’s hands; когато му дойде \времето in due course/time, in its due season, when the right time comes; крайно \време е it is high time; мина онова \време, когато the time is past when; много \време му отне да he was long in, he was a long time in (с ger.); на първо \време for a start; не е далеч \времето, когато (няма да мине много \време и) it will not be long before; не е \време за this is no time for (с ger.); it is a bad time to (с inf.); не минало много \време и soon after, not long after; не остава много \време there isn’t much time left, time is getting short/running out; ни в това ни в онова/по никое \време at an unseasonable/unearthly hour, at untimely/odd hours; нощно \време at night; няма много \време there isn’t much time, time is short, time presses; от \време на \време from time to time, between times, occasionally, on and off, (every) once in a while; every now and again/then, every so often; от колко \време? how long? since when? от някое \време насам for some time past; по всяко \време at any time, at all times; по всяко \време на годината at every season of the year; по едно \време at one time; at one point, suddenly, unexpectedly; преди известно \време some time ago; през \време на during, in; през \време на война in time of war, in wartime; през \време на работа while working, at work, during hours; през цялото \време all the time, from first to last; работно \време office hours, work time; свободно \време leisure, spare time; free time; сега му е \времето now is the time, now if ever; с колко \време разполагаме? how are we fixed for time? след \време after a time; след известно \време (sometime) later; след като е минало толкова \време after such a long time, at this distance of time; тая работа ще вземе/иска \време this will take time; ще мине известно \време it will be some time ( преди before);2. език. tense;3. ( епоха, времена) time(s), days; в днешно \време nowadays; во \време оно in days gone by, long (long) ago; поет. in olden times; in days yore; добри времена бяха! those were the days; доброто старо \време the good old times/days; изостанал от \времето си out of date, behind o.’s times; на моето \време in my day; напред от/изпреварил \времето си ahead of o.’s time; имало едно \време once upon a time; през \времето на in the day(s)/time of, in the lifetime of; сега \времената са други times have changed;4. муз. beat, measure; силно \време муз. strong beat; слабо \време муз. weak beat.——————ср., само ед. ( състояние на атмосферата) weather; ако позволи \времето, при хубаво \време weather permitting; \времето е облачно it is cloudy, the sky is overcast; \времето не обещава да бъде хубаво the weather looks unpromising; \времето се задържа it is settled weather; \времето ще се обърне there is going to be a break in the weather; the weather will change; изгледи за \времето a weather forecast; какво беше \времето, докато бяхте на море? what sort of weather did you have at the seaside? независимо от това какво е \времето, при каквото и да е/при всяко \време wet or fine, rain or shine, in rain or fine; неустойчиво/променливо \време broken weather; при всякакво \време in all weathers.* * *date; tense (грам.); time: време goes by - времето минава; war- time (военно); weather (състояние на атмосферата): good/fine време - хубаво време* * *1. (доставям, снабдявам) furnish, supply, provide 2. (излъчвам) give out, emit 3. (изпращам-телеграма и пр.) send 4. (плащам) pay 5. (представям - пиеса и пр.) show, play, put on 6. (продавам) sell, charge 7. (раждам, произвеждам 8. -ВРЕМЕ живота си lay down o.'s life 9. 1 (равнявам се на) make, add up to 10. 1 (установяваме поставям) fix, set 11. 1 (устройвам - концерт и пр.) give 12. 2 (състояние на атмосферата) weather 13. 7 лв. килото they sell oranges at 14. 8 lev the kilo, oranges sell/are sold at 15. 9 lev the kilo 16. time 17. ВРЕМЕ (си) вид pretend, make believe 18. ВРЕМЕ (телефонна) връзка put through (c to) 19. ВРЕМЕ c едната ръка, вземам с другата give with one hand and take away/back with the other 20. ВРЕМЕ воля на indulge, give full play to;give vent to 21. ВРЕМЕ възможност afford/present an opening/ an opportunity (за for) 22. ВРЕМЕ възможност на enable (s. o.), give (s. o.) an opportunity (да to с inf.) 23. ВРЕМЕ гласност на give publicity to 24. ВРЕМЕ данни supply data 25. ВРЕМЕ дете за осиновяване put a child into a home 26. ВРЕМЕ дивиденти yield dividents 27. ВРЕМЕ е it's (about) time 28. ВРЕМЕ електрическа енергия на provide power for, supply with power 29. ВРЕМЕ жетва yield/bear a harvest 30. ВРЕМЕ за лягане bed time 31. ВРЕМЕ за обед dinner time 32. ВРЕМЕ за обнародване submit for publication 33. ВРЕМЕ задача set a task 34. ВРЕМЕ изстрел/залп fire a shot/a volley 35. ВРЕМЕ клетва take/make/swear an oath 36. ВРЕМЕ концерт /забава/ прием give a concert/ a party/ a reception 37. ВРЕМЕ лихва bear/yield interest 38. ВРЕМЕ ми е o.'s time has come (и за смърт) (да to), be old enough to 39. ВРЕМЕ мляко give/yield milk 40. ВРЕМЕ много жертви suffer heavy losses 41. ВРЕМЕ на занаят bind (s. o.) over as an apprentice, apprentice (s. o.);put s. o. apprentice 42. ВРЕМЕ някому да разбере, ВРЕМЕ да се разбере вж. разбирам 43. ВРЕМЕ обед/вечеря на give a lunch/a dinner for, entertain to lunch/dinner 44. ВРЕМЕ отпор на repulse 45. ВРЕМЕ плод bear fruit 46. ВРЕМЕ по пет минути на всеки оратор limit every speaker to five minutes 47. ВРЕМЕ признаци на show/ give signs of 48. ВРЕМЕ пътя на send packing, cashier 49. ВРЕМЕ свобода на някого allow s.o. freedom. give freedom to s. o. 50. ВРЕМЕ си оставката resign, hand in o.'s resignation 51. ВРЕМЕ си парите (харча за какво да е) part with o.'s money 52. ВРЕМЕ си сметка за realize, be aware of 53. ВРЕМЕ си труд да take (the) trouble to (c inf.), trouble to 54. ВРЕМЕ си ясна сметка за be fully aware of 55. ВРЕМЕ скъпи жертви pay a costly/heavy toll in human life 56. ВРЕМЕ сметка за give/render an account of (на to, за of) 57. ВРЕМЕ сражение give battle 58. ВРЕМЕ среща fix an appointment (на with) 59. ВРЕМЕ срок set a time-limit 60. ВРЕМЕ сянка supply shade 61. ВРЕМЕ телеграма на send a telegram /cable/ wire to, wire to, cable to 62. ВРЕМЕ тласък на give an impetus to, set s.th. going 63. ВРЕМЕ тон set the tone 64. ВРЕМЕ утайка leave a sediment 65. ВРЕМЕто е облачно it is cloudy, the sky is overcast 66. ВРЕМЕто е хубаво/ лошо it is fine/bad weather 67. ВРЕМЕто лети time flies 68. ВРЕМЕто минава time goes by/is passing 69. ВРЕМЕто напредва time is getting on 70. ВРЕМЕто се задържа it is settled weather 71. ВРЕМЕто ще се обърне there is going to be a break in the weather;the weather will change 72. ако ВРЕМЕто позволи if time permits 73. ако позволи ВРЕМЕто, при хубаво ВРЕМЕ weather permitting 74. бе ВРЕМЕ когато лит. time was when 75. безВРЕМЕ before o.'s time;unseasonably 76. бих му дал тридесет I should put him down at/as thirty 77. в друго ВРЕМЕ at some other time 78. в едно или друго ВРЕМЕ at one time or another 79. в същото at the same time 80. в това ВРЕМЕ meanwhile 81. всичко на ВРЕМЕто си all in good time 82. върша нещо вън от работното ВРЕМЕ do s. th. out of hours 83. годишно ВРЕМЕ time of the year, season 84. губя си ВРЕМЕто waste (o.'s) time 85. дават ми пътя get (the order of) the boot 86. дават портокалите по 87. дай ми ВРЕМЕ give me time 88. догодина по това ВРЕМЕ this time next year 89. докато е още ВРЕМЕ before ifs too late;while the going is good 90. доста ВРЕМЕ a good/great while 91. дотогава има много ВРЕМЕ there's plenty of time;that's a long time off 92. дошло е ВРЕМЕ the time has arrived/is ripe (за for) 93. дъжделиво ВРЕМЕ wet/rainy weather 94. едно ВРЕМЕ at one time, in the-old days 95. за (вътре в) много малко ВРЕМЕ in no time 96. за известно ВРЕМЕ for a time/while 97. за малко/ кратко ВРЕМЕ for a (short) while, for a short time 98. за първо ВРЕМЕ for a start 99. западноевропейско ВРЕМЕ Greenwich mean time 100. зимно/лятно ВРЕМЕin winter/summer 101. и ВРЕМЕ му е and high/about time, too 102. изгледи за ВРЕМЕ то a weather forecast.;be allowed time 103. имам много свободно ВРЕМЕ have time on o.'s 104. какво дават в кино Х? what is on/showing at the Х (Cinema)? отдавна дават тази пиеса the play has had a long run, the play has been on a long time 105. какво ужасно ВРЕМЕ what awful weather! какво беше ВРЕМЕто, докато бяхте на море? what sort of weather did you have at the seaside? 106. когато му дойде ВРЕМЕто in due course/time, in its due season. when the right time comes 107. колко го давате? what do you charge for it?how. much Is it?what are you asking for it? 108. колко години му даваш? how old do you take him to be? 109. колко даде за тези обувки? how much did you pay for those shoes? 110. крайно ВРЕМЕ е it is high time 111. лошо ВРЕМЕ bad weather 112. маслините дават дървено масло olives yield oil 113. мина онова ВРЕМЕ когато the time is past when 114. много ВРЕМЕ му взе да he was long in,he was a long time in (c ger.) 115. мръсно/неприятно/противно/отвратително ВРЕМЕ foul/nasty/beastly weather 116. на ВРЕМЕ in/on time 117. на ВРЕМЕ за влака in time for the train 118. не ВРЕМЕ дума да се каже за be dead set against 119. не ВРЕМЕ мира на някого give/allow s. o. no peace 120. не давам на ВРЕМЕ (материал и пр.) be late with 121. не е ВРЕМЕ за this is no time for (c ger.);it is a bad time to (c inf.) 122. не е далеч ВРЕМЕто когато, няма да мине много ВРЕМЕ и it will not be long before 123. не минало много ВРЕМЕ и soon after, not long after 124. не му дават годините he doesn't look 125. не на ВРЕМЕ unoppor-tunely 126. не остава много ВРЕМЕ there isn't much time left,ВРЕМЕtime is getting short 127. не се ВРЕМЕ stick to o.'s guns, not give in, show fight, keep o.'s tail up 128. не се ВРЕМЕ за него he can't compare with me 129. не си ВРЕМЕ много труд вж. труд 130. независимо от това какво е ВРЕМЕто, при каквото и да е/при всяко ВРЕМЕ wet or fine, rain or shine, in rain or fine 131. неустойчиво/променливо ВРЕМЕ broken weather 132. ни в това ни в онова/по никое ВРЕМЕ at an unseasonable/unearthly hour, at untimely/ odd hours 133. нося) yield, bear, produce 134. нощно ВРЕМЕ at night 135. няма ВРЕМЕ за губене there is no time to lose/to be lost;time presses 136. няма много ВРЕМЕ there isn't much time, time is short, time presses 137. от ВРЕМЕ на ВРЕМЕ from time to time, between times, occasionally, on and off, once in a while 138. от доста ВРЕМЕ for quite a while 139. от някое ВРЕМЕ насам for some time past 140. още не му е дошло ВРЕМЕто the time is not yet ripe 141. пo едно или друго ВРЕМЕ at one lime or another 142. пo това/онова ВРЕМЕ at this/that time 143. по ВРЕМЕто когато at the time when 144. по всяко ВРЕМЕ at any time, at all times 145. по всяко ВРЕМЕ на годината at every season of the year 146. по едно ВРЕМЕ at one time;at one point, suddenly, unexpectedly 147. по него ВРЕМЕ at/about that time 148. по някое ВРЕМЕ some time 149. по това ВРЕМЕ на годината at this time of year 150. преди известно ВРЕМЕ some time ago 151. преди много ВРЕМЕ a long time ago 152. предупреждавам на ВРЕМЕ warn in good time 153. през ВРЕМЕ на during, in 154. през ВРЕМЕ на война in time of war, in wartime 155. през ВРЕМЕ на работа while working, at work, during hours 156. през цялото ВРЕМЕ all the time, from first to last 157. при всякакво ВРЕМЕ in all weathers 158. пристигам на ВРЕМЕ arrive on/to time 159. работно ВРЕМЕ office hours, work time 160. свободно ВРЕМЕ leisure, spare time;free time 161. сега му е ВРЕМЕто now is the time, now if ever 162. след ВРЕМЕ after a time 163. след известно ВРЕМЕ (sometime) later 164. след като е минало толкова ВРЕМЕ after such a long time. at this distance of time 165. след малко ВРЕМЕ, не след много ВРЕМЕ presently 166. слънцето ВРЕМЕ топлина и светлина the sun emits heat and light 167. тази вечер дават Хамлет they're playing/showing/giving Hamlet tonight. Ham Set is on tonight 168. тая работа ще вземе/иска ВРЕМЕ this will take time 169. той винаги идва на ВРЕМЕ he is always on time;he always comes on time 170. той даде добър Хамлет he made a good Hamlet 171. точно ВРЕМЕ correct/right/exact time 172. тъкмо на ВРЕМЕ just in/on time 173. хубаво ВРЕМЕ good/fine weather 174. ще мине известно ВРЕМЕ it will be some time (преди before) -
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putvestito put onmettere a punto meccanismo adjustmotore (fine-)tunemettere in moto start (up)mettere in ordine tidy upmettere al sicuro put away safelymettere su casa set up housemettiamo che let's assume that* * *mettere v.tr.1 to put*; (collocare, disporre) to place, to set*; (posare, deporre) to lay* (down), to put* (down): mise i libri sullo scaffale, he put the books on the shelf; metterò la nuova poltrona in camera mia, I'll put the new armchair in my bedroom; metti la firma a questa lettera, put your signature to this letter; metti questa scatola sulla tavola, put this box on the table; mise il denaro in tasca, he put the money in his pocket; mise tutti i giocattoli davanti al suo amico, he placed (o set) all his toys in front of his friend2 (infondere) to inspire; (produrre, causare) to cause; to make*: l'idea di vederlo mi mette gioia, the idea of seeing him makes me very happy; questo tempo mi mette tristezza, this weather makes me sad; mettere fame, sete, to make (s.o.) hungry, thirsty; mettere paura a qlcu., to scare (o to frighten) s.o.; mettere soggezione (a qlcu.), to make (s.o.) uneasy; mettere terrore (a qlcu.), to terrify (s.o.)3 (emettere) to put* forth: quel ragazzo sta mettendo i baffi, that boy is growing a moustache; mettere un dente, to cut a tooth; mettere i denti, to teethe; mettere le foglie, to grow (o to put forth) leaves; mettere radici, to put down roots (anche fig.)4 (impiegare) to take*: quanto tempo ci hai messo a farlo?, how long did it take you to do it?5 (investire) to put*; (scommettere, puntare) to bet*: ho messo 10 sterline su Golden Cloud, I bet (o put) ten pounds on Golden Cloud; ci ha messo tutti i suoi risparmi, he put all his savings in it6 (indossare) to put* on; (portare) to wear*; mettiti l'abito azzurro, put on the blue dress; che cosa ti metterai al matrimonio?, what are you going to wear for the wedding?7 (non com.) (ridurre, rendere) to turn: mettere in francese, to translate into French; mettere in versi, to turn into verse8 (far pagare) to charge: quanto ti hanno messo per vitto e alloggio?, how much did they charge you for board and lodgings?9 (ammettere) to suppose: mettiamo che abbia ragione, (let us) suppose he is right10 (paragonare) to compare: non vorrai mettere la mia casa con la tua, you can't compare your house with mine; la sua è molto più bella, neanche da mettere, (fam.) hers is much nicer, there is no comparison11 (installare) to lay* on, to put* in: ti hanno messo il telefono?, have they put in (o installed) the telephone?; domani verranno a mettere il gas, tomorrow they are coming to lay on the gas; non hanno ancora messo lo scaldabagno, they haven't installed the water heater yet◆ v. intr. (sboccare) to lead* (to sthg.); (sfociare) to flow (into sthg.).◘ mettersi v.rifl. o intr.pron.1 to put* oneself; to place oneself: mi sono messo in una situazione imbarazzante, I have got (myself) into an awkward position; si mise vicino a sua moglie, he placed himself near his wife; mettere a sedere, to sit down; mettere a tavola, to sit down at the table // mettiti nei miei panni, put yourself in my shoes // mettere a capo di qlco., to assume control of sthg. // mettere a letto, (ammalarsi) to take to one's bed // mettere a proprio agio, in libertà, to make oneself at home (o comfortable) // mettere d'accordo su qlco., to come to an agreement about sthg. // mettere in contatto con qlcu., to get in touch with s.o. // mettere in mostra, to draw attention to oneself // (comm.) mettere in società con qlcu., to form a (o to go into) partnership with s.o. // mettere in urto con qlcu., to fall out with s.o. // mettere sotto, (accingersi a un lavoro di buona lena) to get down to it2 (incominciare) to begin*, to start, to set* to (sthg.): si mise a lavorare, he started working; è ora di mettere a lavorare, it's time to get down to work; si mise a piovere, it began to rain; mettere in cammino, in viaggio, to set out (o off o forth)3 (diventare) to become*, to turn: la situazione si mette male, the situation is taking a turn for the worse; il tempo si mette al bello, the weather turned out fine; mettere in sospetto, to become suspicious4 (indossare) to wear*, to put* on (sthg.): non occorre mettere in abito da sera, you don't need to wear evening dress.◆ FRASEOLOGIA: mettere a, to put to; mettere a bottega, to apprentice; mettere a confronto, to confront (o to compare); mettere a dieta, to put on a diet; mettere a disposizione di qlcu., to put at s.o.'s disposal; mettere a frutto, to invest; (ottica) mettere a fuoco, to focus; mettere agli atti, to file away; mettere a grano un campo, to plant a field with corn; mettere al bando, to ban; mettere al corrente qlcu. di qlco., to inform s.o. of (o to acquaint s.o. with) sthg.; mettere alla gogna, to pillory; mettere a letto, to put to bed; mettere alla porta qlcu., to show s.o. the door (o to turn s.o. out); mettere alla prova, to test (o to put to a test); mettere alla tortura, to torture; mettere all'incanto, all'asta, to put up for auction; mettere all'indice, to put on the Index; mettere al sicuro, to put into a safe place (o to preserve); mettere al trotto, to put into a trot; mettere a morte, to put to death; mettere a parte qlcu. di qlco., to tell s.o. sthg.; mettere a posto qlco., to put sthg. in its proper place, (aggiustare) to repair (o to adjust) sthg.: mettere le cose a posto, (fig.) to put things right; mettere a posto qlcu., (trovargli lavoro) to find a job for s.o., (dargli una lezione) to put s.o. in his place: ti metto a posto io!, I'll fix you!; mettere a profitto qlco., to turn sthg. to account: mettere a profitto un consiglio, to profit by advice; mettere a punto, to get ready, (un motore) to tune up; mettere a sacco, to sack; mettere a soqquadro, to turn upside-down (o to turn topsy-turvy) // mettere in, to put in (to): mettere in atto, to put into action; mettere in cantiere qlco., to begin work on sthg.; mettere in carta, to write down; mettere in chiaro qlco., to make sthg. clear; mettere in commercio, to put on sale; mettere in conto qlco. a qlcu., to put sthg. on s.o.'s account; mettere in dubbio, in forse qlco., to cast doubt on (o to question o to doubt) sthg.: non lo metto in dubbio, I don't doubt it; mettere in fila, to line up; mettere in fuga, to put to flight; mettere in funzione una macchina, to start a machine; mettere in giro, in piazza, to spread (o to broadcast); mettere in grado qlcu. di fare qlco., to enable s.o. to do sthg.; mettere nei guai qlcu., to land s.o. in a mess; mettere in guardia qlcu., to put s.o. on his guard; mettere in libertà, to set free; mettere in luce, in rilievo qlco., (fig.) to emphasize (o to stress o to highlight) sthg.; (tip.) mettere in macchina, to print; mettere qlco. in mano di qlcu., to put sthg. in s.o.'s hands; (mecc.) mettere in moto, in marcia, to start; mettere in musica, to set to music; (rad.) mettere in onda, to broadcast; mettere in opera, to start up (o to set running); mettere in ordine, to put (o to set) in order; mettere in pericolo, to endanger; mettere in pratica, to put into practice; mettere in prigione, to put in prison (o to imprison); mettere in salvo, to save; (teatr.) mettere in scena, to produce; mettere in tacere, to keep secret; mettere in vendita, to put on sale: mettere in vendita una casa, to put a house up for sale; mettere nel sacco, to fool (o to deceive) // mettersi in mente, in testa di fare qlco., to get (o to take) it into one's head to do sthg.: si mise in mente che la colpa fosse mia, he got it into his head that it was my fault; si mise in mente una strana idea, he got a strange idea into his head; si mise in testa di farlo, he took it into his head to do it // mettere su, to put on: mettere su arie, to put on airs; mettere su casa, to set up house; mettere su ciccia, (fam.) to put on weight; mettere su la minestra, (fam.) to put the soup on; mettere su un negozio, to set up a shop; mettere su i punti, (a maglia) to cast on stitches; mettere su qlcu. contro un altro, to set (o to incite) s.o. against another // mettere le ali ai piedi di qlcu., to lend wings to s.o.'s heels // mettere avanti, indietro un orologio, to put a watch forward, back // mettere il bastone tra le ruote, to put a spoke in s.o.'s wheel // mettere il carro davanti ai buoi, to put the cart before the horse // mettere qlcu. con le spalle al muro, alle strette, to get s.o. with his back to the wall // mettere da parte, to put (o to set o to lay) aside: ha messo da parte molto denaro, he has put a good bit of money aside // mettere dentro, (in prigione) to put inside // mettere disaccordo tra due persone, to set two people against each other // mettere fine a qlco., to put an end to sthg. // mettere fuoco a qlco., to set fire to sthg. (o to set sthg. on fire) // mettere fuori combattimento qlcu., (boxe) to knock s.o. out // mettere insieme, to put together, (raccogliere) to gather (o to collect) // mettere le mani addosso a qlcu., to lay hands on s.o., (molestare una donna) to touch s.o. up // mettere le mani su qlco., to lay one's hands on (o to take) sthg. // non credo che ci abbia messo mano, I do not think he has had a hand in it; mettere mano alla spada, to clap one's hand to one's sword // mettere il naso, il becco in qlco., to stick one's nose into sthg. // mettere nome a qlcu., to call (o to name) s.o.: gli ho messo nome Giovanni, I've named him John // mettere gli occhi addosso a qlcu., to set eyes on s.o. // mettere per iscritto, to put in writing // mettere piede in un posto, to set foot in a place // mettere una pulce nell'orecchio a qlcu., to sow doubts in s.o.'s mind // mettere i puntini sugli i, to dot one's i's // mettere sotto i piedi qlcu., to humiliate (o to trample on) s.o. // mettere sul lastrico qlcu., to turn s.o. out into the street, (fig.) to ruin s.o. // mettere tavola, to lay the table // mettere tempo in mezzo, to gain time // mettere la testa a partito, a posto, to settle down // mettere una tassa, to levy a tax.* * *1. ['mettere]vb irreg vt1) (porre) to putgli ha messo una mano sulla spalla — he put o laid a hand on his shoulder
mettere qc diritto — to put o set sth straight
quando si mette una cosa in testa... — when he gets an idea into his head...
2)mettere fame/allegria/malinconia a qn — to make sb (feel) hungry/happy/sad3)non metto più quelle scarpe — I've stopped wearing those shoes, I don't wear those shoes any more
4) (installare: telefono, gas, finestre) to put in, (acqua) to lay on5) (sveglia, allarme) to set6)mettiamo che... — let's suppose o say that...7)metterci; metterci molta cura/molto tempo — to take a lot of care/a lot of time
mettercela tutta — to do one's utmost o very best
8)mettere a confronto — to comparemettere in conto — (somma ecc) to put on account
mettere dentro qn — (fam : imprigionare) to put sb inside
mettere in giro — (pettegolezzi, voci) to spread
mettere insieme — (gen) to put together, (organizzare: spettacolo, gruppo) to organize, get together, (soldi) to save
mettere in luce — (problemi, errori) to show up, highlight
mettere sotto — (sopraffare) to get the better of
mettere a tacere qn/qc — to keep sb/sth quiet
2. vr (mettersi)1) to put o.s.non metterti là — (seduto) don't sit there, (in piedi) don't stand there
mettersi a letto — to go to bed, (malato) to take to one's bed
2)mettersi in costume — to put on one's swimming things3)mettersi in società — to set up in businesssi sono messi insieme — (coppia) they've started going out together Brit o dating Am
3. vip (mettersi)1)mettersi a fare qc — to start to do sthmettersi a piangere/ridere — to start crying/laughing, start o begin to cry/laugh
2)si mette al bello — (tempo) the weather's turning finemettersi bene/male — (faccenda) to turn out well/badly
* * *['mettere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (collocare, porre) to put*, to place, to set* [ oggetto]mettere giù (il ricevitore) — to hang up, to put down the receiver, to ring off BE
2) (indossare) to put* on, to wear* [abito, gioiello]; to put* on [crema, rossetto]3) (porre in una situazione, in uno stato)mettere qcn. di buonumore, di cattivo umore — to put sb. in a good, bad mood
mettere qcn. contro qcn. altro — to play sb. off against sb.
mettere qcn. a dieta — to put sb. on a diet
mettere in fuga qcn. — to put sb. to flight
mettere qcs. in vendita — to put sth. up o offer sth. for sale
4) (classificare) to put*, to ranktra gli scrittori, lo metto al primo posto — I rank him the best writer of all
mettere i bambini, la sicurezza davanti a tutto — to put children, safety first
5) (appendere, attaccare) to put* up, to post up [poster, manifesto]6) mus. telev. to play, to put* on [disco, cassetta, CD]7) (installare) to put* in [riscaldamento, telefono]; to lay* on BE [luce, gas]; to put* in, to fit* [doccia, mensola]8) (puntare)mettere avanti, indietro l'orologio — to put forward, back the clock
9) (scrivere, inserire) to put* in [parola, virgola]10) (rendere, volgere)11) (aggiungere) to add, to put* [ ingrediente]12) (dedicare) to put* (in) [energia, impegno]mettercela tutta — to try one's hardest o best to do
13) (impiegare)14) (investire, spendere) to put* [ denaro] (in into)15) colloq. (fare pagare)a quanto mette le patate? — what price have you put on the potatoes? what are you asking for potatoes?
17) (infondere, provocare) to cause, to inspiremettere paura a qcn. — to frighten sb., to give sb. a scare
mettere allegria — to cheer, to delight
mettere sete, fame a qcn. — to make sb. thirsty, hungry
18) (azionare)mettere la retromarcia — to go into reverse, to put the car into reverse
19) colloq. (confrontare) to comparevuoi mettere questo ristorante con quella bettola? — how can you compare this restaurant with that greasy spoon?
20) colloq. (supporre) to suppose, to assumemettiamo il caso che... — let's assume that...
mettere su casa — to set up home o house
mettere su un negozio — to set up o start up shop; (ingrassare)
mettere su peso, chili — to put on weight, kilos; (sul fornello)
mettere su il caffè — colloq. to put the coffee on; (allestire)
mettere su uno spettacolo — to put on o stage a show
22) mettere sotto2. 3.mettere sotto qcn. — (investire) to run over o down sb.; (fare lavorare) to work sb. hard
verbo pronominale mettersi1) (collocarsi) to put* oneself- rsi in ginocchio — to go o get down on one's knees, to kneel
- rsi a letto — to go to bed, to take to one's bed
- rsi a tavola — to sit down to dinner o to a meal
2) (infilarsi)3) (indossare) to put* on, to wear* [abito, gioiello]; to put* on [crema, rossetto]- rsi in maschera — to put on o wear fancy dress
4) (cominciare)-rsi a studiare inglese, a giocare a tennis — to take up English, tennis
- rsi a cantare — to burst into song, to burst out singing
si è messo a nevicare — it started to snow o snowing
5) (porsi in una situazione, in uno stato)-rsi contro qcn. — to set oneself against sb
6) colloq.- rsi insieme — [soci, amici] to team up; [ innamorati] to pair off
7) (evolversi)••come la mettiamo? — (di fronte a difficoltà) so where do we go from here? (per chiedere una spiegazione) what have you got to say for yourself?
- rsi sotto — (impegnarsi) to set to
* * *mettere/'mettere/ [60]1 (collocare, porre) to put*, to place, to set* [ oggetto]; mettere i piatti in tavola to put the plates on the table; mettere una tovaglia to put on a tablecloth; ti ho messo le lenzuola pulite I've changed the sheets for you; mettere i piedi sul tavolo to put one's feet on the table; mettere le mani in tasca to put one's hands in one's pockets; mettere la biancheria ad asciugare to put the washing out to dry; mettere un annuncio sul giornale to place an advertisement in the paper; mettere giù (il ricevitore) to hang up, to put down the receiver, to ring off BE2 (indossare) to put* on, to wear* [abito, gioiello]; to put* on [crema, rossetto]; non metto mai il cappello I never wear a hat; metti la sciarpa! put your scarf on!3 (porre in una situazione, in uno stato) mettere qcn. di buonumore, di cattivo umore to put sb. in a good, bad mood; mettere qcn. contro qcn. altro to play sb. off against sb.; mettere qcn. a dieta to put sb. on a diet; mettere alla prova to put to the test; mettere in dubbio to question; mettere in fuga qcn. to put sb. to flight; mettere in libertà to set free; mettere qcs. in vendita to put sth. up o offer sth. for sale4 (classificare) to put*, to rank; tra gli scrittori, lo metto al primo posto I rank him the best writer of all; mettere i bambini, la sicurezza davanti a tutto to put children, safety first5 (appendere, attaccare) to put* up, to post up [poster, manifesto]6 mus. telev. to play, to put* on [disco, cassetta, CD]; mettere un po' di musica to play music7 (installare) to put* in [riscaldamento, telefono]; to lay* on BE [luce, gas]; to put* in, to fit* [doccia, mensola]; fare mettere il telefono to have a telephone put in; mettere la moquette to lay a carpet8 (puntare) mettere la sveglia alle sette to set the alarm for 7 am; mettere avanti, indietro l'orologio to put forward, back the clock9 (scrivere, inserire) to put* in [parola, virgola]; metta una firma qui sign here11 (aggiungere) to add, to put* [ ingrediente]12 (dedicare) to put* (in) [energia, impegno]; mettercela tutta to try one's hardest o best to do; mettici più impegno! try harder!13 (impiegare) non metterci tanto don't be long; ci ho messo due ore it took me two hours; ci hanno messo molto a decidere they've been a long time making up their minds; ce ne hai messo di tempo! you took a long time!14 (investire, spendere) to put* [ denaro] (in into)15 colloq. (fare pagare) a quanto mette le patate? what price have you put on the potatoes? what are you asking for potatoes?17 (infondere, provocare) to cause, to inspire; mettere paura a qcn. to frighten sb., to give sb. a scare; mettere allegria to cheer, to delight; mettere sete, fame a qcn. to make sb. thirsty, hungry18 (azionare) mettere la retromarcia to go into reverse, to put the car into reverse; mettere la seconda to shift into second gear AE; mettere gli anabbaglianti to dip one's headlights BE19 colloq. (confrontare) to compare; vuoi mettere questo ristorante con quella bettola? how can you compare this restaurant with that greasy spoon? vuoi mettere? there's no comparison!20 colloq. (supporre) to suppose, to assume; mettiamo il caso che... let's assume that...; mettiamo che sia vero suppose (that) it's true21 mettere su (dare inizio) mettere su famiglia to start a family; mettere su casa to set up home o house; mettere su un negozio to set up o start up shop; (ingrassare) mettere su peso, chili to put on weight, kilos; (sul fornello) mettere su il caffè colloq. to put the coffee on; (allestire) mettere su uno spettacolo to put on o stage a show22 mettere sotto mettere sotto qcn. (investire) to run over o down sb.; (fare lavorare) to work sb. hardIII mettersi verbo pronominale1 (collocarsi) to put* oneself; - rsi in un angolo to place oneself in a corner; - rsi in piedi to stand up; - rsi in ginocchio to go o get down on one's knees, to kneel; - rsi a letto to go to bed, to take to one's bed; mettiti seduto sit down there; - rsi a tavola to sit down to dinner o to a meal2 (infilarsi) - rsi le mani in tasca to put one's hands in one's pockets; - rsi una caramella in bocca to pop a sweet in(to) one's mouth3 (indossare) to put* on, to wear* [abito, gioiello]; to put* on [crema, rossetto]; che cosa ti metti stasera? what are you wearing tonight? non ho niente da mettermi I haven't got a thing to wear; - rsi in pigiama to get into one's pyjamas; - rsi in maschera to put on o wear fancy dress4 (cominciare) -rsi a studiare inglese, a giocare a tennis to take up English, tennis; - rsi a bere to take to the bottle; - rsi a cantare to burst into song, to burst out singing; - rsi a correre to break into a run; si è messo a nevicare it started to snow o snowing5 (porsi in una situazione, in uno stato) - rsi dalla parte del torto to put oneself in the wrong; - rsi nei guai to get into trouble; - rsi in salvo to flee to safety; - rsi in viaggio to go on a journey; -rsi contro qcn. to set oneself against sb.7 (evolversi) le cose si mettono male per noi things are looking black for us; dipende da come si mettono le cose it depends how things turn out; il tempo si è messo al bello the weather is set faircome la mettiamo? (di fronte a difficoltà) so where do we go from here? (per chiedere una spiegazione) what have you got to say for yourself? - rsi sotto (impegnarsi) to set to. -
9 wollen
I Modalv.; will, wollte, hat (+ Inf.) wollen1. (beabsichtigen, wünschen) want to; (im Begriff sein zu) be about to; (werden) will; etw. haben wollen want s.th.; ich will lieber... I’d rather...; ich will es mir überlegen I’ll think about it; ich will es tun I’ll do it; ich will es nicht tun I won’t do it; ich will wissen, was los ist I’d like to know what’s going on; was ich sagen wollte (damit meinte) what I meant to say; (im Begriff war zu sagen) what I was going to say; was wollen Sie damit sagen? what do you mean (by that)?; schärfer: what are you getting at?; komme, was da wolle come what may; ich will mal oder ja nicht so sein umg., hum. out of the goodness of my heart; wenn ich alles glauben wollte, was man mir erzählt,... if I believed everything people tell me...; wir wollen sehen, wer hier bestimmt! drohend: we’ll see who’s boss around here2. drückt Zweifel aus: (behaupten) claim; (meinen) think; er will dich gesehen haben he says he saw you, he claims to have seen you, he thinks he saw you; keiner will es gewesen sein nobody’s admitting to (having done) it; er will alles besser wissen he thinks he knows it all; und du willst ein Tierfreund sein! and you call yourself an animal-lover!3. in Aufforderung, Wunsch: wollen Sie bitte... oder wenn Sie bitte... wollen would you please...; wollen Sie bitte einen Augenblick warten would you mind waiting for a minute?; alle Kandidaten wollen sich bitte im Büro melden would all candidates please report to the office; ich wollte dich bitten / fragen... I wanted to ask you; wir wollen beten! Priester: let us pray; wollen wir uns ( nicht) wieder vertragen? should(n’t) we try to make it up?; willst du wohl damit aufhören! will you stop that please; das will ich nicht gehört haben! I didn’t hear that; wenn es doch nur regnen wollte! if only it would rain!4. verstärkend: das will ich hoffen / meinen! I hope / I’ll say so; das will nichts / etwas heißen that means nothing / something; es will einfach oder will und will nicht schneien it absolutely refuses to snow; das will mir gar nicht gefallen I don’t like that one little bit5. (müssen): so etwas will gelernt / genau überlegt sein a thing like that has to be learned / thought about very carefully6. (bezwecken) be intended; diese Studie will zeigen, dass... this study is intended to show that...II vt/i; will, wollte, hat gewollt1. (wünschen) want; (verlangen) auch demand; (mögen) like; lieber wollen prefer; etw. unbedingt wollen insist on; ich will kein Geld dafür I don’t want any money for it; ich will nur meine Ruhe all I want is some peace and quiet; ich will nicht mehr I don’t want to any more; was wollen Sie von mir? what do you want (from me)?; was willst du noch? what more do you want?; er will, dass ich mitkomme he wants me to come with him; er weiß nicht, was er will he doesn’t know what he wants ( oder his own mind); er weiß, was er will he knows exactly what he wants; mach, was du willst! do what you like; wie du willst as you wish; ob er will oder nicht whether he likes it or not; so gern ich es auch will much as I’d like to; du kannst es, wenn du willst you can do it if you set your mind to it; du hast es ja so gewollt oder du willst es ja nicht anders! you asked for it; du hast hier gar nichts zu wollen! umg. you’ve got no say in the matter, what you want doesn’t count; ich wollte, es wäre so! I wish it were so; da ist nichts mehr zu wollen umg. there’s nothing anyone can do about it; nichts zu wollen! umg. nothing doing; was willst du ( denn), es ging doch alles gut what are you complaining about, it all went well; dann wollen wir mal umg. let’s get cracking then; dir will ich! umg. drohend: you’d better watch it; er will dir was umg. he’s got it in for you; was kann der mir schon wollen? what harm can he do me?; wer nicht will, der hat schon if you don’t like it, you can lump it; was du nicht willst, dass man dir tu, das füg auch keinem andern zu Sprichw. do as you would be done by, do unto others as you would have them do unto you3. (beabsichtigen) mean, intend; ohne es zu wollen without meaning ( oder intending) to; Verzeihung, das wollte ich nicht! sorry, that was unintentional; was wollen Sie mit einem Regenschirm? what do you want an umbrella for?; gewollt etc.4. umg., irgendwohin: want to go; wohin willst du? where are you off to?; ich will nach Hause (bin auf dem Heimweg) I’m on my way home; (wäre gern zu Hause) I want to go home; sie will zum Theater fig. she wants to go on the stage5. fig.: das Schicksal / der Zufall wollte es, dass... fate / chance willed that...; diese Pflanzen wollen viel Wasser these plants need a lot of water; meine Beine wollen nicht mehr umg. my legs are giving up on me; der Motor will mal wieder nicht umg. the engine’s packed up again; die Uhr will nicht mehr umg. that clock has given up the ghost—Adj.; attr. wool(l)en* * *to be willing to ( Verb); to desire ( Verb); to wish ( Verb); woolen (Adj.); to want ( Verb); woollen (Adj.)* * *wọl|len I ['vɔlən]adj attrwoollen (Brit), woolen (US) II ['vɔlən] pret wo\#llte ['vɔltə] ptp gewo\#llt [gə'vɔlt] wollen wird normalerweise mit to want übersetzt.1. HILFSVERB ptp wo\#llen1)= Willen haben
sie will nach Hause gehen — she wants to go homewas will man da schon machen/sagen? — what can you do/say?
2)= beabsichtigen
etw gerade tun wollen — to be going to do sthich wollte schon gehen/gerade aufhören, als... — I was just going to leave/just about to stop when...
es sieht aus, als wollte es regnen — it looks as if it's going to rain
es will nicht besser/wärmer werden — it just won't get better/won't warm up
3)= müssen
das will alles genauestens überlegt sein or werden — it all has to be most carefully considered4)= zugeben, behaupten
keiner wollte etwas gehört/gesehen haben — nobody would admit to hearing/seeing anything5)das wolle Gott verhüten — heaven forbid6)wollen wir uns nicht setzen? — why don't we sit down?man wolle bitte... — would you kindly...
na, wollen wir gehen? — well, shall we go?
7)komme, was da wolle — come what maysei er, wer er wolle — whoever he may be◆ es will...
es will mir nicht einleuchten, warum — I really can't see why
es will mir scheinen, dass... — it seems to me that...
2. TRANSITIVES VERB1) = wünschen to wantich weiß nicht, was du willst, das ist doch ausgezeichnet — I don't know what you're on about, it's excellent
2)= bezwecken
was willst du mit dem Messer? — what are you doing with that knife?See:→ auch gewollt3) = brauchen to want, to need3. INTRANSITIVES VERB1)= Willen haben
er kann schon, wenn er nur will — he can (do it) if he really wants (to)man muss sich nur sagen: ich will — you only have to say: I will do it
da ist nichts zu wollen — there is nothing we/you can do (about it)
2)= bereit sein
wenn er will — if he wants to3) = mögen to want towollen, dass jd etw tut — to want sb to do sth
ich wollte, ich wäre... — I wish I were...
ob du willst oder nicht — whether you like it or not, whether you want to or notNach wenn, wer und wie wird wollen mit to like übersetzt.
wenn du willst, machen wir das so — if you want to or if you like, we'll do it that way
wer nicht will, der hat schon — if you don't/he doesn't like it, you/he can lump it (inf)
4) = gehen wollen to want to goich will nach Hause/hier raus/weg — I want to go home/to get out of here/to get away
* * *1) (to be interested in having or doing, or to wish to have or do (something); to desire: Do you want a cigarette?; She wants to know where he is; She wants to go home.) want2) (used in requests or commands: Will you come into my office for a moment, please?; Will you please stop talking!) will3) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) wish* * *Wol·len<-s>[ˈvɔlən]nt kein pl will, desire* * *IAdjektiv; nicht präd. woollenII 1.unregelmäßiges Modalverb; 2. Part. wollen1)etwas tun wollen — (den Wunsch haben, etwas zu tun) want to do something; (die Absicht haben, etwas zu tun) be going to do something
was will man da machen? — (ugs.) what can you do?
dann will ich nichts gesagt haben — (ugs.) I take it all back
das will ich meinen! — (ugs.) I absolutely agree
wollt ihr wohl Ruhe geben/damit aufhören! — (ugs.) will you be quiet/stop that!
wollen Sie bitte so freundlich sein und das heute noch erledigen — would you be so kind as to do it today
3)sie will es [nicht] gesehen haben — she claims [not] to have seen it
4)die Wunde will [einfach] nicht heilen — the wound [just] won't heal
es will [einfach] nicht gelingen — it just won't work
5)etwas will getan sein — something needs or (coll.) has got to be done
6)das Buch will unterhalten — the book is intended or meant to entertain
7)2.das will nichts heißen/nicht viel sagen — that doesn't mean anything/much
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1)du musst nur wollen, dann geht es auch — you only have to want to enough or have the will, then it's possible
[ganz] wie du willst — just as you like
wenn du willst, könnten wir... — if you want [to], we could...
das ist, wenn man so will,... — that is, if you like,...
[na] dann wollen wir mal! — (ugs.) [right,] let's get started!
2) (ugs.): (irgendwohin zu gehen wünschen)ich will nach Hause/ans Meer — I want to go home/to go to the seaside
3) verneint (ugs.): (funktionieren)3.seine Beine/Gelenke/Augen wollen nicht mehr — his legs/joints/eyes just aren't up to it any more
unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) wantwollen, dass jemand etwas tut — want somebody to do something
da ist nichts [mehr] zu wollen — (ugs.) there's nothing we/you etc. can do about it
ich wollte, er wäre hier/es wäre vorbei — I wish he were here/it were over
2)jemandem nichts wollen können — (ugs.) be unable to harm somebody
* * *wollen1A. v/mod; will, wollte, hat (+ inf) wollenetwas haben wollen want sth;ich will lieber … I’d rather …;ich will es mir überlegen I’ll think about it;ich will es tun I’ll do it;ich will es nicht tun I won’t do it;ich will wissen, was los ist I’d like to know what’s going on;was ich sagen wollte (damit meinte) what I meant to say; (im Begriff war zu sagen) what I was going to say;was wollen Sie damit sagen? what do you mean (by that)?; schärfer: what are you getting at?;komme, was da wolle come what may;ja nicht so sein umg, hum out of the goodness of my heart;wenn ich alles glauben wollte, was man mir erzählt, … if I believed everything people tell me …;wir wollen sehen, wer hier bestimmt! drohend: we’ll see who’s boss around hereer will dich gesehen haben he says he saw you, he claims to have seen you, he thinks he saw you;keiner will es gewesen sein nobody’s admitting to (having done) it;er will alles besser wissen he thinks he knows it all;und du willst ein Tierfreund sein! and you call yourself an animal-lover!3. in Aufforderung, Wunsch:wollen Sie bitte … oderwenn Sie bitte … wollen would you please …;wollen Sie bitte einen Augenblick warten would you mind waiting for a minute?;alle Kandidaten wollen sich bitte im Büro melden would all candidates please report to the office;ich wollte dich bitten/fragen … I wanted to ask you;wir wollen beten! Priester: let us pray;wollen wir uns (nicht) wieder vertragen? should(n’t) we try to make it up?;willst du wohl damit aufhören! will you stop that please;das will ich nicht gehört haben! I didn’t hear that;wenn es doch nur regnen wollte! if only it would rain!4. verstärkend:das will ich hoffen/meinen! I hope/I’ll say so;das will nichts/etwas heißen that means nothing/something;will und will nicht schneien it absolutely refuses to snow;das will mir gar nicht gefallen I don’t like that one little bit5. (müssen):so etwas will gelernt/genau überlegt sein a thing like that has to be learned/thought about very carefully6. (bezwecken) be intended;diese Studie will zeigen, dass … this study is intended to show that …B. v/t & v/i; will, wollte, hat gewolltlieber wollen prefer;unbedingt wollen insist on;ich will kein Geld dafür I don’t want any money for it;ich will nur meine Ruhe all I want is some peace and quiet;ich will nicht mehr I don’t want to any more;was wollen Sie von mir? what do you want (from me)?;was willst du noch? what more do you want?;er will, dass ich mitkomme he wants me to come with him;er weiß nicht, was er will he doesn’t know what he wants ( oder his own mind);er weiß, was er will he knows exactly what he wants;mach, was du willst! do what you like;wie du willst as you wish;ob er will oder nicht whether he likes it or not;so gern ich es auch will much as I’d like to;du kannst es, wenn du willst you can do it if you set your mind to it;du willst es ja nicht anders! you asked for it;du hast hier gar nichts zu wollen! umg you’ve got no say in the matter, what you want doesn’t count;ich wollte, es wäre so! I wish it were so;da ist nichts mehr zu wollen umg there’s nothing anyone can do about it;nichts zu wollen! umg nothing doing;was willst du (denn), es ging doch alles gut what are you complaining about, it all went well;dann wollen wir mal umg let’s get cracking then;dir will ich! umg drohend: you’d better watch it;er will dir was umg he’s got it in for you;was kann der mir schon wollen? what harm can he do me?;wer nicht will, der hat schon if you don’t like it, you can lump it;was du nicht willst, dass man dir tu, das füg auch keinem andern zu sprichw do as you would be done by, do unto others as you would have them do unto youso Gott will God willing3. (beabsichtigen) mean, intend;ohne es zu wollen without meaning ( oder intending) to;Verzeihung, das wollte ich nicht! sorry, that was unintentional;wohin willst du? where are you off to?;ich will nach Hause (bin auf dem Heimweg) I’m on my way home; (wäre gern zu Hause) I want to go home;sie will zum Theater fig she wants to go on the stage5. fig:das Schicksal/der Zufall wollte es, dass … fate/chance willed that …;diese Pflanzen wollen viel Wasser these plants need a lot of water;meine Beine wollen nicht mehr umg my legs are giving up on me;der Motor will mal wieder nicht umg the engine’s packed up again;die Uhr will nicht mehr umg that clock has given up the ghostwollen2 adj; attr wool(l)en* * *IAdjektiv; nicht präd. woollenII 1.unregelmäßiges Modalverb; 2. Part. wollen1)etwas tun wollen — (den Wunsch haben, etwas zu tun) want to do something; (die Absicht haben, etwas zu tun) be going to do something
was will man da machen? — (ugs.) what can you do?
dann will ich nichts gesagt haben — (ugs.) I take it all back
das will ich meinen! — (ugs.) I absolutely agree
wollt ihr wohl Ruhe geben/damit aufhören! — (ugs.) will you be quiet/stop that!
wollen Sie bitte so freundlich sein und das heute noch erledigen — would you be so kind as to do it today
3)sie will es [nicht] gesehen haben — she claims [not] to have seen it
4)die Wunde will [einfach] nicht heilen — the wound [just] won't heal
es will [einfach] nicht gelingen — it just won't work
5)etwas will getan sein — something needs or (coll.) has got to be done
6)das Buch will unterhalten — the book is intended or meant to entertain
7)2.das will nichts heißen/nicht viel sagen — that doesn't mean anything/much
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1)du musst nur wollen, dann geht es auch — you only have to want to enough or have the will, then it's possible
[ganz] wie du willst — just as you like
wenn du willst, könnten wir... — if you want [to], we could...
das ist, wenn man so will,... — that is, if you like,...
[na] dann wollen wir mal! — (ugs.) [right,] let's get started!
2) (ugs.): (irgendwohin zu gehen wünschen)ich will nach Hause/ans Meer — I want to go home/to go to the seaside
3) verneint (ugs.): (funktionieren)3.seine Beine/Gelenke/Augen wollen nicht mehr — his legs/joints/eyes just aren't up to it any more
unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) wantwollen, dass jemand etwas tut — want somebody to do something
da ist nichts [mehr] zu wollen — (ugs.) there's nothing we/you etc. can do about it
ich wollte, er wäre hier/es wäre vorbei — I wish he were here/it were over
2)jemandem nichts wollen können — (ugs.) be unable to harm somebody
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I ntII abbrA jak Adam — ≈A for Andrew (BRIT), ≈A for Able (US)
( =amper) A, amp.* * *I.an.indecl.1. ( litera) A, a; A jak Anna A is for Alpha; A as in Alpha; od a do z from A to Z; jeśli się powiedziało a, trzeba powiedzieć b in for a penny, in for a pound l. in for a dollar.2. ( głoska) a.II.aconj.1. (łączy zdania wyrażające przeciwstawione sobie, ale związane ze sobą fakty) and; while, whereas; w kubku był sok, a w kieliszku wino there was some juice in the mug, and some wine in the glass; ja lubię ciebie, a ty mnie I like you and you like me; ty dyktujesz, a ja piszę you dictate, and I'll write it down; ty jesteś wesoły, a on smutny you are merry, while l. whereas he is sad.2. ( wprowadza dodatkowe okoliczności lub dopowiedzenia) przeszliśmy przez ulicę, a pies szedł za nami we crossed the street, and the dog was following us; spał zdrowo, a jego dłonie mocno zaciskały się na poduszce he was sound asleep, his hands clutching the pillow tightly; spóźnisz się, a to jest źle widziane you'll be late, and they don't like it; statek poszedł na dno, a cała załoga wraz z nim the ship foundered, and the whole crew with her.3. ( wyraża zaskoczenie lub zdziwienie) stary, a głupi he's so old, and yet so foolish; tylu was było, a (jednak) nikt mi nie pomógł there were so many of you and l. but nobody helped me; wyjechała, a (przecież) powinna była zostać she left when she should have stayed; uważa, że jest ważny, a (przecież) wcale tak nie jest he thinks he's important, which is not so at all.4. (charakteryzuje konsekwencje tego, o czym mówiono wcześniej) krzyknąłem, a on usłyszał i odwrócił się I shouted, and he heard me and turned back; przyjdź, a sam się przekonasz come and you'll see for yourself.5. ( wyraża przeciwstawienie lub porównanie) ja pracuję, a on się bawi I work and he plays l. while he plays; ludzie a zwierzęta humans and animals; humans versus animals; zrób raczej mniej, a dokładniej you'd better do less but more accurately.6. arch. l. lit. (= i) and; dwa a dwa jest cztery two and two makes four; tak pewne, jak dwa a dwa cztery (as) sure as eggs; młoda a urocza young and charming.7. a nie (and) not; pójdziemy do lekarza dzisiaj, a nie jutro we'll see the doctor today, (and) not tomorrow; to jest osioł, a nie koń this is a donkey, (and) not a horse.8. między l. pomiędzy... a... between... and...9. ( poprzedza człony wyliczenia) a to... a to... now... now...; będą pytać: a co, a gdzie, a jak? they will ask, what? where? how?10. ( w pytaniach) a ty? and you?; how about you?; what about you?; ja to widzę, a ty? I can see it, can you?; nie znam go, a ty? I don't know him, do you?11. ( łączy wyrazy powtórzone dla wyrażenia nacisku) nic a nic nothing at all; nic a nic się nie boję/martwię I'm not scared/worried in the least; przykłady można by mnożyć a mnożyć examples could be multiplied (ad infinitum); wcale a wcale not at all.12. (łączy zaimki wskazujące, powtórzone dla wyrażenia nieokreśloności) taki a taki such and such; w tym a tym miejscu at such and such a place; nazywał się tak a tak he was called so and so.13. ( w połączeniach z przysłówkami i spójnikami) a jednak and yet; a mianowicie namely; a mimo to still, nevertheless, none the less; a raczej or rather; a więc (and) so, therefore; a zwłaszcza and in particular; a co dopiero... let alone..., not to mention...; a już na pewno nie... least of all...; Bogiem a prawdą truth to tell; raz a dobrze once for all.part.a bo co? why (are you asking)?; a bo ja wiem? how (the hell) should I know?; a cóż to takiego? hey, what's that supposed to be?; a jak sądzisz? what do you think?; a masz! that's for you!; a nie mówiłem? didn't I tell you?; what did I tell you?; a niech to! shoot!, drat it!; a niech to wszyscy diabli wezmą! damn it!; a to cudownie! that's great!; wonderful!; brilliant!; a to dopiero! well, well, well!; a to łajdak! what a scoundrel!; a to ci niespodzianka! surprise, surprise!; a to pech! (that's) too bad!; a niech tam! what the heck!; a dlaczegóżby nie? why (ever) not?; a widzisz? see? (I was right); a żeby cię! damn you!; aha!int.1. ah!, oh!, wow!, well!; a, tu jesteście! ah! here you are!; a, wreszcie koniec pracy! well, we've finished at last!2. ( w utartych wyrażeniach) a fe! shame (on you)!; żart. l. arch. fie!; a kuku! peekaboo!; a kysz! żart. go away!; a psik! a(h)choo; a sio! pot. go away!The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > a
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11 sen
"you, obs. thou. - bilirsin. colloq. As you like./As you will./OK, if that´s what you think is right./I leave it up to you. -inki (tatlı) can da benimki/elinki patlıcan mı? colloq. Just what do you mean by asking me to do something which you regard as being too tiring/dangerous for you to do? - giderken ben geliyordum. colloq. You can´t fool me; I can foresee your every move. - işten korkma, iş senden korksun. proverb Don´t waste time thinking how hard a job is; just set to and try to get it done. - kim oluyorsun? What are you interfering for? (said angrily). - sağ, ben selamet. colloq. The job´s over and done with. - sen ol never: Sen sen ol, bir daha bunu yapma! Don´t you ever do this again!" -
12 buscar
v.1 to look.2 to look for.estoy buscando trabajo I'm looking for workse fue a buscar fortuna a América he went to seek his fortune in AmericaMaría busca su bolso Mary looks for her purse.3 to look up.Busca esa palabra en el diccionario Look up that word in the dictionary.4 to search for (computing).El detective buscó incansablemente The detective searched tirelessly.5 to push, to try the patience of (informal) (provocar).buscar bronca/camorra to look for trouble6 to pick up.voy a buscar el periódico I'm going for the paper o to get the paperir a buscar a alguien to pick somebody uppasará a buscarnos a las nueve she'll pick us up at nine7 to seek to, to attempt to, to try to, to try how to.Ese plan busca destruirnos That plan seeks to destroy us.* * *1 (gen) to look for, search for■ la policía busca un hombre de unos treinta años the police are searching for a man of about thirty2 (en lista, índice etc) to look up3 (ir a coger) to go and get, fetch■ busca un médico, ¡rápido! fetch a doctor, quick!4 (recoger) to pick up■ iré a buscarte a la estación I'll pick you up at the station, I'll meet you at the station■ a la una voy a buscar a los chicos al colegio at one o'clock I go to pick the children up from school5 (intentar conseguir) to try to achieve1 (mirar) to look\buscársela familiar to be looking for troublebuscarse la vida familiar to try and earn one's living'Se busca...' "... wanted"* * *verb1) to look for, seek2) search* * *1. VT1) (=tratar de encontrar)a) [+ persona, objeto perdido, trabajo] to look forestuvieron buscando a los montañeros — they were searching for o looking for the mountaineers
llevo meses buscando trabajo — I've been job-hunting for months, I've been looking for a job for months
el ejército busca a un comando enemigo — the army is searching for o looking for an enemy commando unit
"se busca piso" — "flat wanted"
"chico busca chica" — "boy seeks girl"
b) [en diccionario, enciclopedia] to look upc) [con la vista] to try to spot, look forlo busqué entre el público pero no lo vi — I tried to spot him o looked for him in the crowd but I didn't see him
2) (=tratar de conseguir) [+ solución] to try to findno sé lo que buscas con esa actitud — I don't know what you're aiming to o trying to achieve with that attitude
con esta novela se busca la creación de un estilo diferente — this novel attempts to o aims to create a different style
solo buscaba su dinero — he was only out for o after her money
como tienen una niña ahora van buscando la parejita — as they've got a girl they're trying for a boy now
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buscar hacer algo — to seek to do sth, try to do sthsiempre buscaba hacerlo lo mejor posible — she always sought o tried to do the best possible thing
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ir a buscar algo/a algn, ha ido a buscar una servilleta — she's gone to fetch o get a napkinve a buscar a tu madre — go and fetch o get your mother
- buscarlavino buscando pelea — he was looking for trouble o a fight, he was spoiling for a fight *
3) (=recoger) to pick up, fetch¿vais a ir a buscarme a la estación? — are you going to pick me up o fetch me from the station?
vino a buscar sus plantas — she came to pick up o fetch her plants
4) (Inform) to search5) (=preguntar por) to ask for¿quién me busca? — who is asking for me?
2.VI to lookya puedes dejar de buscar, aquí tienes las llaves — you can stop looking, here are the keys
¿has buscado bien? — have you looked properly?
¡busca! — [al perro] fetch!
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( intentar encontrar)a) <persona/objeto> to look for; <fama/fortuna> to seek; <trabajo/apartamento/solución> to look for, try to findla policía lo está buscando — the police are looking for him, he's wanted by the police
b) (en libro, lista) to look up2)a) ( recoger) to collect, pick upvengo a buscar mis cosas — I've come to collect o pick up my things
b) ( conseguir y traer) to getfue a buscar un médico/un taxi — he went to get a doctor/a taxi
3)a) ( intentar conseguir)¿qué buscas con eso? — what are you trying to achieve by that?
buscar + inf — to try to + inf, set out to + inf
el libro busca destruir ese mito — the book sets out o tries o attempts to explode that myth
b) ( provocar) <bronca/camorra> to look for2.buscar vi to lookbusca en el cajón — look o have a look in the drawer
¿has buscado bien? — have you looked properly?
3.el que busca encuentra or busca y encontrarás — seek and ye shall find
buscarse v pron1) ( intentar encontrar) to look fordebería buscarse (a) alguien que le cuidara los niños — she should look for o find somebody to look after the children
2) < problemas>no quiero buscarme complicaciones/problemas — I don't want any trouble
tú te lo has buscado — you've brought it on yourself, it serves you right
buscársela(s) — (fam)
te la estás buscando — you're asking for trouble, you're asking for it (colloq)
* * *= chase, dig out, dig up, find, hunt, investigate, locate, look for, look out, look under, look up, probe for, prowl through, search (for), seek (after), seek out, trace, track, trawl, burrow through, woo, root out, look out for, go for, look (a)round, fish (for), track down, jockey for, search out, line up, check for, forage, perform + search.Ex. Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.Ex. I would also have dug out information references to which readers can be directed who want to know more about the setting.Ex. The list of changed headings is almost literally endless if you have the patience to dig them all up.Ex. The command function ' FIND' is used to input a search term.Ex. Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.Ex. Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.Ex. This order suffices for a list whose purpose is to identify and locate documents, whose bibliographic details are already known.Ex. A user might start by looking for a map of London, when he really wants a map of Camden.Ex. Discovering these tales, looking out printed versions and comparing them with the oral tradition would have introduced us step by step into the rich lode of folklore.Ex. In a printed catalogue or index a user is constrained to look under the headings in the catalogue.Ex. If so, the call number of the document is looked up and displayed.Ex. No one complained about Duff to her, and she decided not to probe for discontents.Ex. A user searching for Smith's 'History as Argument' who was not sure under which subject it would be entered, would have to prowl through a huge number of cards in a card catalog to find the entry under SMITH.Ex. This access is achieved by organising the tools so that a user may search under a specific access point or heading or index term, for example, subject term, author, name, title, date.Ex. A popular book will always be sought after by public librarians.Ex. Her article urges librarians not to buy inferior biographies simply to fill gaps in their collections but to seek out the best of the genre.Ex. The author approach remains an important means of tracing a specific document.Ex. The index fields are used for tracking annual indexes.Ex. The Internet search engines, such as AltaVista and Excite, send out robots or Web crawlers to trawl the Internet and automatically index the files that they find.Ex. This article explains how to use gophers to burrow through the Internet.Ex. Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex. The article has the title ' Rooting out journals on the Net'.Ex. Panellists presented the criteria they adopted and features they looked out for when selecting a library automation system.Ex. In an exclusive conversation Gates reveals where he goes for information knowledge, insights and ideas.Ex. One has only to look around in bookshops to see how many paperbacks on show have film or TV links.Ex. The article 'Catfish ain't ugly' reviews the range of Web sites providing information about the catfish in the USA and places to go to fish for catfish.Ex. In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end.Ex. Librarians are not yet very successful in jockeying for position and power in the political world.Ex. On any one occasion there will always be children who do not want to borrow or buy, but they are still learning to live with books and how to search out the ones that interest them.Ex. The actress flaked out again and the director is trying to line up a replacement.Ex. This was important before computers were invented, when calculations were all done by hand, and also were done repeatedly to check for calculation errors.Ex. We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex. When viewing a record, you can also display its references and perform citation searches directly from the reference display.----* buscando = in search of.* buscando como loco = in hot pursuit of.* buscar amparo = seek + shelter.* buscar apoyo = line up + support.* buscar a tientas = grope (for/toward).* buscar a través de los índices = browse.* buscar ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.* buscar cobijo = seek + shelter.* buscar con ahínco = look + hard.* buscar detenidamente = look + hard.* buscar el apoyo de = woo.* buscar el camino = wind + Posesivo + way.* buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* buscar el origen de = trace + the origin of.* buscar el origen de la relación entre = trace + the relationship between.* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* buscar empleo = seek + employment.* buscar en = sift through, search through.* buscar en Google = google.* buscar en las posas entre las rocas de la orilla = rock-pool.* buscar en otro sitio = go + elsewhere.* buscar entre la basura = scavenge.* buscar en varios + Nombre + a la vez = search across + Nombre.* buscar información = mine + information, seek + information.* buscar interiormente = probe + Reflexivo + for.* buscar la controversia = court + controversy.* buscar la fama = grab at + a headline.* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.* buscar la identidad de uno = trace + Posesivo + identity.* buscar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* buscar la noticia = grab at + a headline.* buscar la oportunidad = make + an opportunity.* buscar la protección de = burrow back into.* buscarle cinco pies al gato = split + hairs.* buscarle los tres pies al gato = nitpick.* buscarle tres pies al gato = split + hairs.* buscar los servicios de = engage.* buscar material = pursue + material.* buscar oro = pan for + gold.* buscar placer = seek + pleasure.* buscar por autor y título = search by + name-title key.* buscar por título = search by + title key.* buscar por todas partes = scour + Nombre + for.* buscar por todo el mundo = search + the world (over).* buscar por todo + Nombre = search across + Nombre.* buscar problemas = ask for + trouble, court + disaster, make + trouble.* buscar razones que expliquen Algo = ascribe + reasons to.* buscar refugio = seek + shelter.* buscar satisfacción = seek + satisfaction.* buscárselo = have it + coming.* buscar simultáneamente en varios sitios = cross-search [cross search].* buscar solución = seek + solution.* buscar trabajo = seek + employment.* buscar trabajo en la calle = work + the streets.* buscar una forma de hacer Algo = develop + way + to make + Nombre, develop + way + to make + Nombre.* buscar una oportunidad = look for + an opportunity.* buscar una respuesta = pursue + answer.* buscar una solución = contrive + solution.* buscar y encontrar = match.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* encargado de buscar a los alumnos que hacen novillos = truant officer.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* hallar lo buscado = achieve + match.* mandar a buscar = send for.* no buscarle las pulgas al perro = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no poderse buscar = be unsearchable.* peinar en busca de = scour + Nombre + for.* que busca el beneficio propio = self-serving.* que se puede buscar = searchable.* respuesta + buscar = answer + lie.* saber buscar con inteligencia = be search-savvy.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( intentar encontrar)a) <persona/objeto> to look for; <fama/fortuna> to seek; <trabajo/apartamento/solución> to look for, try to findla policía lo está buscando — the police are looking for him, he's wanted by the police
b) (en libro, lista) to look up2)a) ( recoger) to collect, pick upvengo a buscar mis cosas — I've come to collect o pick up my things
b) ( conseguir y traer) to getfue a buscar un médico/un taxi — he went to get a doctor/a taxi
3)a) ( intentar conseguir)¿qué buscas con eso? — what are you trying to achieve by that?
buscar + inf — to try to + inf, set out to + inf
el libro busca destruir ese mito — the book sets out o tries o attempts to explode that myth
b) ( provocar) <bronca/camorra> to look for2.buscar vi to lookbusca en el cajón — look o have a look in the drawer
¿has buscado bien? — have you looked properly?
3.el que busca encuentra or busca y encontrarás — seek and ye shall find
buscarse v pron1) ( intentar encontrar) to look fordebería buscarse (a) alguien que le cuidara los niños — she should look for o find somebody to look after the children
2) < problemas>no quiero buscarme complicaciones/problemas — I don't want any trouble
tú te lo has buscado — you've brought it on yourself, it serves you right
buscársela(s) — (fam)
te la estás buscando — you're asking for trouble, you're asking for it (colloq)
* * *= chase, dig out, dig up, find, hunt, investigate, locate, look for, look out, look under, look up, probe for, prowl through, search (for), seek (after), seek out, trace, track, trawl, burrow through, woo, root out, look out for, go for, look (a)round, fish (for), track down, jockey for, search out, line up, check for, forage, perform + search.Ex: Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.
Ex: I would also have dug out information references to which readers can be directed who want to know more about the setting.Ex: The list of changed headings is almost literally endless if you have the patience to dig them all up.Ex: The command function ' FIND' is used to input a search term.Ex: Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.Ex: Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.Ex: This order suffices for a list whose purpose is to identify and locate documents, whose bibliographic details are already known.Ex: A user might start by looking for a map of London, when he really wants a map of Camden.Ex: Discovering these tales, looking out printed versions and comparing them with the oral tradition would have introduced us step by step into the rich lode of folklore.Ex: In a printed catalogue or index a user is constrained to look under the headings in the catalogue.Ex: If so, the call number of the document is looked up and displayed.Ex: No one complained about Duff to her, and she decided not to probe for discontents.Ex: A user searching for Smith's 'History as Argument' who was not sure under which subject it would be entered, would have to prowl through a huge number of cards in a card catalog to find the entry under SMITH.Ex: This access is achieved by organising the tools so that a user may search under a specific access point or heading or index term, for example, subject term, author, name, title, date.Ex: A popular book will always be sought after by public librarians.Ex: Her article urges librarians not to buy inferior biographies simply to fill gaps in their collections but to seek out the best of the genre.Ex: The author approach remains an important means of tracing a specific document.Ex: The index fields are used for tracking annual indexes.Ex: The Internet search engines, such as AltaVista and Excite, send out robots or Web crawlers to trawl the Internet and automatically index the files that they find.Ex: This article explains how to use gophers to burrow through the Internet.Ex: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex: The article has the title ' Rooting out journals on the Net'.Ex: Panellists presented the criteria they adopted and features they looked out for when selecting a library automation system.Ex: In an exclusive conversation Gates reveals where he goes for information knowledge, insights and ideas.Ex: One has only to look around in bookshops to see how many paperbacks on show have film or TV links.Ex: The article 'Catfish ain't ugly' reviews the range of Web sites providing information about the catfish in the USA and places to go to fish for catfish.Ex: In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end.Ex: Librarians are not yet very successful in jockeying for position and power in the political world.Ex: On any one occasion there will always be children who do not want to borrow or buy, but they are still learning to live with books and how to search out the ones that interest them.Ex: The actress flaked out again and the director is trying to line up a replacement.Ex: This was important before computers were invented, when calculations were all done by hand, and also were done repeatedly to check for calculation errors.Ex: We both woke up bright and early to forage for food nearby, which was a breeze.Ex: When viewing a record, you can also display its references and perform citation searches directly from the reference display.* buscando = in search of.* buscando como loco = in hot pursuit of.* buscar amparo = seek + shelter.* buscar apoyo = line up + support.* buscar a tientas = grope (for/toward).* buscar a través de los índices = browse.* buscar ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.* buscar cobijo = seek + shelter.* buscar con ahínco = look + hard.* buscar detenidamente = look + hard.* buscar el apoyo de = woo.* buscar el camino = wind + Posesivo + way.* buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* buscar el origen de = trace + the origin of.* buscar el origen de la relación entre = trace + the relationship between.* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* buscar empleo = seek + employment.* buscar en = sift through, search through.* buscar en Google = google.* buscar en las posas entre las rocas de la orilla = rock-pool.* buscar en otro sitio = go + elsewhere.* buscar entre la basura = scavenge.* buscar en varios + Nombre + a la vez = search across + Nombre.* buscar información = mine + information, seek + information.* buscar interiormente = probe + Reflexivo + for.* buscar la controversia = court + controversy.* buscar la fama = grab at + a headline.* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.* buscar la identidad de uno = trace + Posesivo + identity.* buscar la manera de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.* buscar la noticia = grab at + a headline.* buscar la oportunidad = make + an opportunity.* buscar la protección de = burrow back into.* buscarle cinco pies al gato = split + hairs.* buscarle los tres pies al gato = nitpick.* buscarle tres pies al gato = split + hairs.* buscar los servicios de = engage.* buscar material = pursue + material.* buscar oro = pan for + gold.* buscar placer = seek + pleasure.* buscar por autor y título = search by + name-title key.* buscar por título = search by + title key.* buscar por todas partes = scour + Nombre + for.* buscar por todo el mundo = search + the world (over).* buscar por todo + Nombre = search across + Nombre.* buscar problemas = ask for + trouble, court + disaster, make + trouble.* buscar razones que expliquen Algo = ascribe + reasons to.* buscar refugio = seek + shelter.* buscar satisfacción = seek + satisfaction.* buscárselo = have it + coming.* buscar simultáneamente en varios sitios = cross-search [cross search].* buscar solución = seek + solution.* buscar trabajo = seek + employment.* buscar trabajo en la calle = work + the streets.* buscar una forma de hacer Algo = develop + way + to make + Nombre, develop + way + to make + Nombre.* buscar una oportunidad = look for + an opportunity.* buscar una respuesta = pursue + answer.* buscar una solución = contrive + solution.* buscar y encontrar = match.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* encargado de buscar a los alumnos que hacen novillos = truant officer.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* hallar lo buscado = achieve + match.* mandar a buscar = send for.* no buscarle las pulgas al perro = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no poderse buscar = be unsearchable.* peinar en busca de = scour + Nombre + for.* que busca el beneficio propio = self-serving.* que se puede buscar = searchable.* respuesta + buscar = answer + lie.* saber buscar con inteligencia = be search-savvy.* * *buscar [A2 ]vt1 ‹persona/objeto› to look for; ‹fama/fortuna› to seek; ‹trabajo/apartamento› to look for, try to find; ‹solución› to look for, try to findlo he buscado en or por todas partes I've looked o searched for it everywhereno trates de buscar excusas don't try to make excusesla policía lo está buscando the police are looking for him, he's wanted by the police[ S ] se busca wantedlos hombres como él sólo buscan una cosa men like him are only after one thing ( colloq)te buscan en la portería someone is asking for you at receptionlas flores buscan la luz flowers grow towards the lightla buscaba con la mirada or los ojos he was trying to spot herestá buscando la oportunidad de vengarse he's looking for a chance to get his own back ( colloq)busca una manera más fácil de hacerlo try and find an easier way of doing it2 (en un libro, una lista) to look upbusca el número en la guía look up the number in the directoryB1 (recoger) to collect, pick upfuimos a buscarlo al aeropuerto we went to pick him up from o fetch him from o collect him from o meet him at the airportvengo a buscar mis cosas I've come to collect o pick up my things2 (conseguir y traer) to getfue a buscar un médico he went to get a doctor, he fetched a doctorsalió a buscar un taxi/el pan he went to get a taxi/the breadsube a buscarme las tijeras go up and get me o bring me o fetch me the scissorsC1(intentar conseguir): una ley que busca la igualdad de (los) sexos a law which aims to achieve sexual equality o equality between the sexes¿qué buscas con eso? what are you trying to achieve by that?tiene cuatro hijas y busca el varón ( fam); she has four girls and she's trying for a boybuscar + INF to try to + INF, set out to + INFel libro busca destruir ese mito the book sets out o tries o attempts to explode that myth2 (provocar) ‹bronca/camorra› to look forsiempre están buscando pelea they're always looking o spoiling for a fightme está buscando y me va a encontrar he's looking for trouble and he's going to get it■ buscarvito lookbusca en el cajón look o have a look in the drawer¿has buscado bien? have you looked properly?, have you had a proper look?¡busca! ¡busca! (a un perro) fetch!el que busca encuentra or busca y encontrarás seek and ye shall find■ buscarseA (intentar encontrar) to look fordebería buscarse a alguien que le cuidara los niños she should look for o find somebody to look after the childrenB ‹complicaciones/problemas›no quiero buscarme complicaciones I don't want any troubletú te lo has buscado you've brought it on yourself, it serves you rightse está buscando problemas she's asking for troublebuscársela(s) ( fam): te la estás buscando you're asking for trouble, you're asking for it ( colloq)no te quejes, la verdad es que te la buscaste don't complain, the truth is you had it coming to you o you brought it on yourself ( colloq)* * *
Multiple Entries:
buscar
buscar algo
buscar ( conjugate buscar) verbo transitivo
1
‹fama/fortuna› to seek;
2
(— en tren, a pie) I went to meet him at the airport;◊ vengo a buscar mis cosas I've come to collect o pick up my things
fue a buscar un médico/un taxi he went to get a doctor/a taxi;
¿qué buscas con eso? what are you trying to achieve by that?
verbo intransitivo
to look;◊ busca en el cajón look o have a look in the drawer
buscarse verbo pronominal
1 ( intentar encontrar) to look for
2 ‹ problemas› to ask for;◊ no quiero buscarme complicaciones/problemas I don't want any trouble;
tú te lo has buscado you've brought it on yourself, it serves you right;
buscársela(s) (fam): te la estás buscando you're asking for trouble, you're asking for it (colloq)
buscar verbo transitivo
1 to look for
2 (en la enciclopedia, en el diccionario) to look up
3 (conseguir, traer) to fetch: ve a buscar un poco de agua, go and fetch some water
4 (recoger cosas) to collect
(recoger personas) to pick up: fue a buscarme al trabajo, she picked me up from work
' buscar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acudir
- condicionamiento
- ir
- mirar
- sistema
- tienta
- aguja
- andar
- bronca
- camorra
- colocación
- pelea
- perro
- recoger
- refugio
- trabajo
- venir
English:
advertise
- collect
- dig around
- down-market
- expressly
- fetch
- fish
- forage
- fumble
- get
- go for
- hunt
- instrumental
- kerb-crawl
- look
- look for
- look out for
- look up
- meet
- needle
- pick
- pick up
- prospect
- pursue
- scout around
- search
- search for
- seek
- seek after
- spoil for
- want
- afield
- call
- collection
- court
- dig
- feel
- ferry
- go
- grope
- house
- job
- nook
- scout
- send
- trouble
- woo
* * *♦ vt1. [para encontrar] to look for, to search for;[provecho, beneficio propio, fortuna] to seek;estoy buscando trabajo I'm looking for work;la policía busca a los terroristas the police are searching o hunting for the terrorists;lo busqué, pero no lo encontré I looked o hunted for it, but I couldn't find it;¿me ayudas a buscar las llaves? can you help me to look for the keys?;se fue a buscar fortuna a América he went to seek his fortune in America;fui a buscar ayuda I went in search of help;¡ve a buscar ayuda, rápido! quick, go for help o go and find help!;es como buscar una aguja en un pajar it's like looking for a needle in a haystack;CSur Fambuscar la vuelta a algo to (try to) find a way of doing sth2. [recoger] to pick up;vino a buscar sus libros he came to pick up his books;voy a buscar el periódico I'm going for the paper o to get the paper;ir a buscar a alguien to pick sb up;ya iré yo a buscar a los niños al colegio I'll go and pick the children up from school;pasará a buscarnos a las nueve she'll pick us up at nine3. [en diccionario, índice, horario] to look up;buscaré la dirección en mi agenda I'll look up the address in my address bookno sé qué está buscando con esa actitud I don't know what he is hoping to achieve with that attitude;con estas medidas buscan reducir la inflación these measures are intended to reduce inflation, with these measures they are seeking to reduce inflation;Famése sólo busca ligar he's only after one thing5. Informát to search forno me busques, que me voy a enfadar don't push me o it, I'm about to lose my temper;♦ vito look;busqué bien pero no encontré nada I had a thorough search, but didn't find anything;buscamos por toda la casa we looked o searched throughout the house, we searched the house from top to bottom* * *v/t search for, look for;ir/venir a buscar fetch;se la estaba buscando he was asking for trouble o for it* * *buscar {72} vt1) : to look for, to seek2) : to pick up, to collect3) : to provokebuscar vi: to look, to searchbuscó en los bolsillos: he searched through his pockets* * *buscar vb1. (tratar de encontrar) to look for2. (consultar) to look up4. (traer) to fetch / to get"Se busca" "Wanted" -
13 auch
Adv.1. (ebenfalls) also, too, as well; das kann ich auch I can do that too; kommst du auch mit? are you coming too?; ich habe Durst - ich auch I’m thirsty - me ( oder I am) too; ich glaube es - ich auch I believe it - so do I; ich habe sie gesehen - ich auch I saw her - I did too; ich kann es nicht - ich auch nicht I can’t do it - nor ( oder neither) can I, I can’t either; ich habe keine Zeit - ich auch nicht I don’t have (the) time - nor ( oder neither) do I, I don’t either; nicht nur..., sondern auch not only..., but also; sowohl... als auch... both... and...,... as well as...; auch das noch! that too!2. (selbst, sogar) even; wenn auch even if; auch der kleinste Fehler even the smallest mistake ( oder of mistakes); das Fest findet auch bei Regen statt the party will take place even if it rains; ohne auch nur zu fragen without even ( oder so much as) asking3. (gleich) was / wer / wo etc. auch ( immer) whatever / whoever / wherever etc.; wer es auch sei whoever it is; mag er auch noch so unfreundlich sein however unpleasant he is ( oder may be); sosehr ich es auch bedaure much as I regret4. erklärend: sie ist krank, deshalb ist sie auch nicht gekommen she’s ill, and that’s why she hasn’t come; er hat ja auch schwer gearbeitet he has been working hard(, after all); das hab ich auch nicht gesagt that’s not what I said(, is it?)5. zustimmend: so ist es auch absolutely, that’s (exactly) it; so sieht er auch aus umg. he looks it; vom Typ her: auch he looks the sort; das kommt auch noch (das wird kommen) that’s still to come; (schön der Reihe nach!) we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it6. ermahnend: ich gebe dir das Buch, nun lies es aber auch now mind you read it though; dass du auch ja vorsichtig bist! you make sure to ( oder and) be careful!7. in Fragen, sich vergewissernd: wirst du es auch ( wirklich) tun? are you really going to do it?; ist es auch wahr? is it really true?; haben Sie ihn auch ( wirklich) gesehen? are you sure you saw him?8. in rhetorischen Fragen: warum hab ich auch nicht besser aufgepasst? why ever ( oder why on earth) did I not pay more attention?; wie konntest du auch nur so dumm sein? how on earth could you have been so stupid?; wozu auch? what’s the point?9. verstärkend: du bist aber auch stur! talk about stubborn umg.; das fehlte auch noch! that’s all I, we etc. needed!, that’s the last straw!; so was aber auch! that of all things!; dass ich aber auch gerade jetzt krank werden muss! why do I have to get ill right now, of all times?; so ist es auch! so it is indeed!, why so it is!; so schlimm ist es auch wieder nicht it isn’t that ( oder so) bad, after all; da können wir auch ( genauso gut) zu Hause bleiben we may as well stay at home* * *as well; too; also; likewise; even* * *[aux]adv1) (= zusätzlich, gleichfalls) also, too, as welldie Engländer müssen áúch zugeben, dass... — the English must admit too or as well that..., the English must also admit that...
áúch die Engländer müssen... — the English too must...
das kann ich áúch — I can do that too or as well
das ist áúch möglich — that's possible too or as well, that's also possible
ja, das áúch — yes, that too
áúch gut — that's OK too
du áúch? — you too?, you as well?
áúch nicht — not... either
das ist áúch nicht richtig — that's not right either
er kommt nicht – ich áúch nicht — he's not coming – nor or neither am I, he's not coming – I'm not either or me neither
áúch das noch! — that's all I needed!
2) (= tatsächlich) too, as wellund das tue/meine ich áúch — and I'll do it/I mean it too or as well
wenn sie sagt, sie geht, dann geht sie áúch — if she says she's going then she'll go
Frechheit! – ja, das ist es áúch — what impudence! – you can say that again
das ist er ja áúch — (and so) he is
so ist es áúch — (so) it is
3) (= sogar) evenáúch wenn du Vorfahrt hast — even if you (do) have right of way
ohne áúch nur zu fragen — without even asking
4) (emph)den Teufel áúch! — damn it (all)! (inf)
zum Donnerwetter áúch! — blast it! (inf)
so ein Dummkopf áúch! — what an absolute blockhead! (inf)
so was Ärgerliches aber áúch! — it's really too annoying!
wozu áúch? — what on earth for? (inf), whatever for?
5)was er áúch sagen mag — whatever he might say
und mag er áúch noch so klug sein, wenn er áúch noch so klug ist — however clever he may be
so schnell er áúch laufen mag — however fast he runs or he may run, no matter how fast he runs
See:→ immer* * *1) (in addition or besides; too: He is studying German but he is also studying French; They know him and I know him also.) also2) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) so3) (in addition; also; as well: My husband likes cycling, and I do, too.) too4) (in addition; too: If you will go, I'll go as well.) as well* * *[aux]I. adv1. (ebenfalls) too, also, as wellgehst du morgen \auch ins Kino? are you going to the cinema too [or as well] tomorrow?, are you also going to the cinema tomorrow?ich habe Hunger, du \auch? I'm hungry, are you [too]?Gewalt ist aber \auch keine Lösung! violence is no solution either [or is also no solution]!das ist \auch möglich that's also possible, that's possible too [or as well]kannst du \auch einen Salto rückwärts? can you also do a summersault backwards?, can you do a summersault backwards too [or as well]?ich will ein Eis! — ich \auch! I want an ice-cream! — me too [or so do I]!ich liebe Schokolade — ich \auch I love chocolate — so do I [or me too]\auch die Regierung muss Zugeständnisse machen the government too has to make concessions, the government has to make concessions too [or as well]\auch gut that's ok [too]\auch nicht not eitherwenn du nicht hingehst, gehe ich \auch nicht if you don't go, I won't [go] either [or too]ich gehe nicht mit! — ich \auch nicht! I'm not coming! — nor am I [or me neither]!sie kommt \auch nicht mit she's not coming either [or too]ich gehe \auch nicht zur Party I'm not going to the party either\auch noch on top of everythingdas Haus ist zu teuer und liegt \auch nicht schön the house is too expensive and also not in a nice locationder Wagen ist unzuverlässig, alt und [dazu] \auch noch zu teuer the car is unreliable, old, and on top of everything, it is too expensiveund dann hat sie mir \auch noch gesagt, dass sie mich gar nicht mag and on top of everything she told me that she doesn't really like meund dann ist \auch noch die Waschmaschine kaputt gegangen! and on top of everything, the washing machine broke!\auch das noch! that's all I need!\auch nicht not eitherdas Essen ist gut und \auch nicht sehr teuer the food is good and not very expensive either [or and also not very expensive]es ist zu teuer und es gefällt mir \auch nicht it's too expensive and I also don't like it [or and I don't like it either3. (sogar) evensie hat \auch trotz ihrer Krankheit nicht den Mut verloren even despite her illness she didn't lose her courageder Chef hat eben immer Recht, \auch wenn er Unrecht hat! the boss is always right, even when he's wrong!\auch wenn das stimmen sollte, sie werden [es] dir niemals glauben even if it were [or was] true, they will never believe you [or it]ohne \auch nur etw zu tun without even doing sthsie gab auf, ohne es \auch nur [einmal] zu versuchen she gave up without even tryingohne \auch nur zu zögern without any hesitation4. (ebenso gut) [just] as wellwenn du keine Lust dazu hast, können wir \auch hierbleiben if you don't feel like it we may [just] as well stay hereII. part1. (tatsächlich, wirklich)ganz so schlecht hat das nun \auch wieder nicht geschmeckt! it didn't taste all that bad!wenn ich etwas verspreche, tue ich das \auch! If I promise something then I'll do it!ich habe das nicht nur gesagt, ich meine das \auch [so]! I didn't just say it, I mean it!du siehst erschöpft aus — das bin ich \auch you look exhausted — I amsie ist im Showgeschäft — so sieht sie \auch aus she's in the show business — she looks itdu hast die Gelegenheit, nutze sie aber \auch you've got the opportunity, mind you make use of it [though]alle sagen, seine Übersetzungen seien schlecht — das sind sie [ja] \auch! they all say his translations are bad — and they are!sie glaubt, er habe sie nur des Geldes wegen geheiratet — so ist es ja auch [o hat er ja \auch]! she thinks he only married her for her money — and that's the case [or he did]!so was Ärgerliches aber \auch! that's really too annoying!wozu \auch? what on earth for?wozu [aber] \auch sich widersetzen what's the point in arguing3. (verallgemeinernd)so/wie... \auch... however...so schnell sie \auch laufen mag... however fast she may run...wie sehr du \auch flehst... however much you beg...was/wer/wie \auch [immer] however/whoever/whateverwas er \auch sagen mag, glaub ihm nicht! whatever he may say, don't believe him!wie dem \auch sei whateverwie dem \auch sei, ich gehe jetzt nach Hause be that as it may, I am going home now4. (einräumend)wenn \auch although, even thougher ist reich, wenn er es \auch leugnet he is rich, although [or even though] he denies it5. (zweifelnd) reallyist das \auch gut/nicht zu weit? are you sure it's good/not too far?bist du dir \auch sicher? are you really sure?* * *1.1) (ebenso, ebenfalls) as well; too; alsoKlaus war auch dabei — Klaus was there as well or too; Klaus was also there
Ich gehe jetzt. - Ich auch — I'm going now - So am I
Mir ist warm. - Mir auch — I feel warm - So do I
... - Ja, das auch —... - Yes, that too
was er verspricht, tut er auch — what he promises to do, he does
nicht nur..., sondern auch... — not only..., but also...
sehr gut, aber auch teuer — very good but expensive too
auch das noch! — that's all I/we etc. need!
oder auch — or
oder auch nicht — or not, as the case may be
ich habe auch keine Lust/kein Geld — I don't feel like it either/don't have any money either
das hat auch nichts genützt — that did not help either; s. auch sowohl
2) (sogar, selbst) evenohne auch nur zu fragen/eine Sekunde zu zögern — without even asking/hesitating for a second
3) (außerdem, im übrigen) besides2.so schlimm ist es auch [wieder] nicht — it's not as bad as all that
wozu [denn] auch? — what's the point? why should I/you etc.?
2) (zweifelnd)bist du dir auch im klaren, was das bedeutet? — are you sure you understand what that means?
lügst du auch nicht? — you're not lying, are you?
3) (mit Interrogativpron.)wo.../wer.../wann.../was... usw. auch [immer] — wherever/whoever/whenever/whatever etc....
4) (konzessiv)mag er auch noch so klug sein — however clever he may be; no matter how clever he is
* * *auch adv1. (ebenfalls) also, too, as well;das kann ich auch I can do that too;kommst du auch mit? are you coming too?;ich habe Durst - ich auch I’m thirsty – me ( oder I am) too;ich glaube es - ich auch I believe it - so do I;ich habe sie gesehen - ich auch I saw her – I did too;ich kann es nicht - ich auch nicht I can’t do it - nor ( oder neither) can I, I can’t either;ich habe keine Zeit - ich auch nicht I don’t have (the) time - nor ( oder neither) do I, I don’t either;nicht nur …, sondern auch not only …, but also;sowohl … als auch … both … and …, … as well as …;auch das noch! that too!wenn auch even if;auch der kleinste Fehler even the smallest mistake ( oder of mistakes);das Fest findet auch bei Regen statt the party will take place even if it rains;ohne auch nur zu fragen without even ( oder so much as) asking3. (gleich)was/wer/wo etcauch (immer) whatever/whoever/wherever etc;wer es auch sei whoever it is;mag er auch noch so unfreundlich sein however unpleasant he is ( oder may be);sosehr ich es auch bedaure much as I regret4. erklärend:sie ist krank, deshalb ist sie auch nicht gekommen she’s ill, and that’s why she hasn’t come;er hat ja auch schwer gearbeitet he has been working hard(, after all);das hab ich auch nicht gesagt that’s not what I said(, is it?)5. zustimmend:so ist es auch absolutely, that’s (exactly) it;das kommt auch noch (das wird kommen) that’s still to come; (schön der Reihe nach!) we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it6. ermahnend: ich gebe dir das Buch,nun lies es aber auch now mind you read it though;dass du auch ja vorsichtig bist! you make sure to ( oder and) be careful!7. in Fragen, sich vergewissernd:wirst du es auch (wirklich) tun? are you really going to do it?;ist es auch wahr? is it really true?;haben Sie ihn auch (wirklich) gesehen? are you sure you saw him?warum hab ich auch nicht besser aufgepasst? why ever ( oder why on earth) did I not pay more attention?;wie konntest du auch nur so dumm sein? how on earth could you have been so stupid?;wozu auch? what’s the point?9. verstärkend:du bist aber auch stur! talk about stubborn umg;so was aber auch! that of all things!;dass ich aber auch gerade jetzt krank werden muss! why do I have to get ill right now, of all times?;so ist es auch! so it is indeed!, why so it is!;so schlimm ist es auch wieder nicht it isn’t that ( oder so) bad, after all;* * *1.1) (ebenso, ebenfalls) as well; too; alsoKlaus war auch dabei — Klaus was there as well or too; Klaus was also there
Ich gehe jetzt. - Ich auch — I'm going now - So am I
Mir ist warm. - Mir auch — I feel warm - So do I
... - Ja, das auch —... - Yes, that too
was er verspricht, tut er auch — what he promises to do, he does
nicht nur..., sondern auch... — not only..., but also...
sehr gut, aber auch teuer — very good but expensive too
auch das noch! — that's all I/we etc. need!
oder auch — or
oder auch nicht — or not, as the case may be
ich habe auch keine Lust/kein Geld — I don't feel like it either/don't have any money either
das hat auch nichts genützt — that did not help either; s. auch sowohl
2) (sogar, selbst) evenohne auch nur zu fragen/eine Sekunde zu zögern — without even asking/hesitating for a second
3) (außerdem, im übrigen) besides2.so schlimm ist es auch [wieder] nicht — it's not as bad as all that
wozu [denn] auch? — what's the point? why should I/you etc.?
2) (zweifelnd)bist du dir auch im klaren, was das bedeutet? — are you sure you understand what that means?
lügst du auch nicht? — you're not lying, are you?
3) (mit Interrogativpron.)wo.../wer.../wann.../was... usw. auch [immer] — wherever/whoever/whenever/whatever etc....
4) (konzessiv)mag er auch noch so klug sein — however clever he may be; no matter how clever he is
so oft ich auch anrief — however often I rang; no matter how often I rang
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14 perdonar
v.to forgive (ofensa, falta).perdonarle algo a alguien to forgive somebody for somethingperdone que le moleste sorry to bother youperdona la pregunta, ¿estás casada? forgive o pardon my asking, but are you married?perdone, ¿me deja salir? excuse me, can I get past?La evidencia disculpa al ladrón The evidence dispenses=exonerates the thief* * *2 (excusar) to excuse■ perdona que te interrumpa excuse me for interrupting, sorry to bother you■ 'Perdonen las molestias' "We apologize for any inconvenience"3 (deuda) to write off4 familiar (prescindir de) to do without, go without\no perdonar ni una familiar to be unrelenting, not let somebody get away with anythingperdonarle la vida a alguien to spare somebody's life* * *verb1) to forgive, pardon2) excuse3) spare* * *1. VT1) (=disculpar)a) [+ falta, pecado] to forgiveperdona nuestras ofensas — (Rel) forgive us our trespasses
b)¿me perdonas? — do you forgive me?
que Dios me perdone si me equivoco, pero... — may God forgive me if I'm wrong, but...
2) (=excusar)a) [+ curiosidad, ignorancia] to pardon, excuseperdone mi ignorancia, pero... — pardon o excuse my ignorance, but...
b)perdonar una obligación/una deuda a algn — to let sb off an obligation/a debt
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perdonar la vida a algn — to spare sb's life; (Dep) to let sb off the hookc) (Econ) [+ deuda] to write off3) (=perder) [+ detalle, ocasión] to miss2.VI (=disculpar)¿perdona?, ¿perdone? — [cuando no se ha entendido algo] sorry?, pardon?, pardon me? (EEUU)
¡perdona!, ¡perdone! — (=disculpándose) (I'm) sorry!; (=llamando la atención) excuse me!, pardon me!
¡ay, perdona, no te había visto! — oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see you there!
perdone, ¿me podría decir el precio de este traje? — excuse me, could you tell me how much this suit is?
perdona, pero yo iba primero — excuse me, but I was first
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los años no perdonan — time shows no mercy•
perdonar por algo, perdona por la interrupción, pero necesito hablar contigo — I'm sorry to interrupt, but I need to talk to youperdona por haberte ofendido — please forgive me if I have offended you, I'm sorry to have offended you
* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( disculpar) <persona/falta> to forgiveb) (Der) to pardonc) < pecado> to forgived) < deuda> to write off; <castigo/obligación>le perdonó el castigo/el dictado — she let him off the punishment/the dictation
e) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)perdona mi curiosidad, pero... — forgive o pardon my asking but...
perdonen las molestias que esto pueda causarles — we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you
2.perdone que lo moleste, pero... — sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but...
perdonar viperdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? — excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?
perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? — sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE)
perdona ¿te he hecho daño? — (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? (AmE)
perdona, pero yo no dije eso — I'm sorry but that's not what I said
* * *= forgive, waive, let + Nombre + off the hook, excuse, condone, remit.Ex. He continued: 'please, forgive me Jeanne'.Ex. When only partial success in contracted terms is achieved, the repayment due may be reduced or waived.Ex. This would imply not trying to duplicate the market reached, for example, by the paperback -- a policy which might, amongst other things, help let the library off the hook as far as the old problem of stocking lowgrade literature is concerned.Ex. Librarians could be excused for wondering if there is any role for them to play in the virtual library environment.Ex. Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality.Ex. The fine was remitted after he assured the council that he would 'in future conform to the rules of the house'.----* perdonar la vida = spare + life.* perdonar una deuda = write-off + debt.* perdone(n) las molestias = sorry for the inconvenience.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( disculpar) <persona/falta> to forgiveb) (Der) to pardonc) < pecado> to forgived) < deuda> to write off; <castigo/obligación>le perdonó el castigo/el dictado — she let him off the punishment/the dictation
e) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)perdona mi curiosidad, pero... — forgive o pardon my asking but...
perdonen las molestias que esto pueda causarles — we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you
2.perdone que lo moleste, pero... — sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but...
perdonar viperdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? — excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?
perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? — sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE)
perdona ¿te he hecho daño? — (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? (AmE)
perdona, pero yo no dije eso — I'm sorry but that's not what I said
* * *= forgive, waive, let + Nombre + off the hook, excuse, condone, remit.Ex: He continued: 'please, forgive me Jeanne'.
Ex: When only partial success in contracted terms is achieved, the repayment due may be reduced or waived.Ex: This would imply not trying to duplicate the market reached, for example, by the paperback -- a policy which might, amongst other things, help let the library off the hook as far as the old problem of stocking lowgrade literature is concerned.Ex: Librarians could be excused for wondering if there is any role for them to play in the virtual library environment.Ex: Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality.Ex: The fine was remitted after he assured the council that he would 'in future conform to the rules of the house'.* perdonar la vida = spare + life.* perdonar una deuda = write-off + debt.* perdone(n) las molestias = sorry for the inconvenience.* * *perdonar [A1 ]vt1 (disculpar) to forgivete perdono, pero que no se vuelva a repetir I forgive you, but don't let it happen again2 ( Der) to pardon3 ‹pecado› to forgiveperdónanos nuestras deudas forgive us our trespassesDios me perdone, pero creo que lo hizo a propósito may I be forgiven for saying this, but I think he did it on purpose4 ‹deuda› to write offme perdonó la deuda he wrote off my debt, he let me off the money I owed himno le perdona ni una she doesn't let him get away with anything, she pulls him up over every little thing ( BrE colloq)hoy te perdono el dictado I'll let you off o ( BrE) excuse you dictation todayle perdonó el castigo she let him off the punishment5(en fórmulas de cortesía): perdona mi curiosidad, pero necesito saberlo forgive o pardon my asking but I need to knowperdonen las molestias que puedan causar las obras we apologize for any inconvenience the work may cause youperdone que lo moleste, pero ¿hay algún teléfono por aquí? sorry to bother you o ( AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but is there a telephone around here?■ perdonarviperdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? excuse me o ( AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? sorry? what did you say?, excuse me o pardon me? what did you say? ( AmE)perdona ¿te he hecho daño? (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? ( AmE)perdona, pero yo lo vi primero excuse me, but I saw it firstperdona, pero yo no he dicho eso nunca I'm sorry but I never said that* * *
perdonar ( conjugate perdonar) verbo transitivo
perdona mi curiosidad, pero … forgive my asking but …;
perdone que lo moleste, pero … sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but …b) (Der) to pardon
verbo intransitivo:◊ perdone ¿me puede decir la hora? excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me the time?;
perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE);
perdona, pero yo no dije eso I'm sorry but that's not what I said
perdonar verbo transitivo
1 to forgive: perdonar algo a alguien, to forgive sb for sthg
2 (un castigo, una deuda) perdonar una deuda, to write off a debt
perdonar una deuda a alguien, to let sb off a debt
3 (absolver de un delito) to pardon
4 (una obligación) to exempt
' perdonar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dispensar
- indulgente
English:
excuse
- forgive
- let off
- overlook
- pardon
- spare
- let
- remit
* * *♦ vt1. [ofensa, falta] to forgive;perdonarle algo a alguien to forgive sb for sth;no le perdonó nunca que no la invitara a la boda she never forgave him for not inviting her to the wedding;su mujer no le perdona ni una his wife keeps him on a short leash;perdona que no te haya dirigido la palabra I'm sorry I've been ignoring you;perdonar los pecados to forgive sins;que Dios me perdone, pero su padre es un sinvergüenza God forgive me for saying so, but his father is a good-for-nothingperdonarle la vida a alguien to spare sb their life;Fam Peyva por ahí perdonándole la vida a todo el mundo she goes around patronizing everybody3. [deuda] to pardon;te perdono lo que me debes I'll let you off what you owe me;perdonar la deuda externa de un país to pardon a country's foreign debtperdona que no te haga caso, estoy muy cansada I'm sorry I'm not paying much attention to what you're saying, I'm very tired;perdona la pregunta, ¿estás casada? forgive o pardon my asking, but are you married?;perdona mi ignorancia, ¿qué es un atomizador? sorry to be so ignorant, but what's an atomizer?no perdona su coñac y su puro después de la comida he never misses his brandy and cigar after dinner♦ vilos años no perdonan the years take their toll;un delantero que no perdona a lethal forward;perdona, no lo hice a idea I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose;perdone, ¿me deja pasar? excuse me, can I get past?;perdone, ¿le he hecho mucho daño? I'm sorry, did I hurt you?;ya perdonarás, pero yo estaba primero I'm sorry o excuse me, but I was first;perdona, pero creo que te equivocas I'm sorry, but I think you're mistaken* * *I v/t1 forgive;perdonar algo a alguien forgive s.o. sth2 JUR pardonII v/i:¡perdone! sorry!;perdone, ¿tiene hora? excuse me, do you have the time?* * *perdonar vt1) disculpar: to forgive, to pardon2) : to exempt, to excuse* * *perdonar vbte perdono, pero no lo vuelvas a hacer I forgive you, but don't do it again -
15 cosa
f.1 thing (objeto, idea).tengo que decirte una cosa I've got something to tell you¿quieres alguna cosa? is there anything you want?cualquier cosa anythingno es gran cosa it's not important, it's no big dealpoca cosa nothing muchUna cosa propia de una joven, A girlish kind of thing2 funny remark (ocurrencia).¡qué cosas tienes! you do say some funny things!son cosas de mamá that's just the way Mum is, that's just one of Mum's little idiosyncrasiespres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: coser.* * *1 (gen) thing■ coge tus cosas take your things, take your stuff■ ¿alguna cosa más? anything else?2 (asunto) matter, business3 (nada) nothing, not anything\así están las cosas that's the way things are, that's how things standcomo cosa tuya as if it were your ideacomo están las cosas as things standcomo si tal cosa just like thatcosa de aboutcosa nunca vista something surprisingcosas de la vida that's lifedecir cuatro cosas to tell a few home truthslo que son las cosas much to my surpriseno sea cosa que... in case...no ser gran cosa not to be importantno valer gran cosa not to be worth muchser cosa hecha familiar to be no sooner said than doneser poquita cosa familiar not to be much, not to amount too muchcosas de negocios business matters* * *noun f.1) thing, object, stuff2) matter, affair* * *SF1) (=objeto) thing¿qué es esa cosa redonda? — what's that round thing?
no es otra cosa que una bolsa de plástico — it's nothing more than a plastic bag, it's just a plastic bag
- es cosa fina2) [uso indefinido]¿alguna cosa más? — anything else?
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o cosa así, 20 kilos o cosa así — 20 kilos or thereabouts•
cualquier cosa — anything•
gran cosa, el coche no vale gran cosa — the car isn't worth muchcomo futbolista no es gran cosa — he's not a great footballer, he's not much of a footballer
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poca cosa, lo qué recibieron a cambio fue poca cosa — they didn't get much in return, they got very little in returnjugamos a las cartas, leemos y poca cosa más — we play cards, read and do little else o and that's about it
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una cosa — something¿me puedes decir una cosa? — can you tell me something?
una cosa, se me olvidaba preguntarte por el precio — by the way, I forgot to ask you about the price
en general está muy bien, solo una cosa... — on the whole, it's very good, there's just one thing...
3) (=asunto)¿has visto cosa igual? — did you ever see the like?
¡qué cosa más extraña! — how strange!
esa es cosa vieja — so what's new?, that's ancient history
¡vaya una cosa! — well!, there's a thing!
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la cosa es que... — the thing is (that)...la cosa está en considerar el problema desde otro ángulo — the thing to do o the trick is to consider the problem from another angle
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no es cosa de broma o risa — it's no laughing matter•
no sea cosa que — in casetrae el paraguas, no sea cosa que llueva — bring your umbrella in case it rains
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otra cosa, no se hablaba de otra cosa — people talked about nothing else¿hay otra cosa que pueda hacer? — is there anything else I can do?
eso es otra cosa — that's another matter o thing (entirely)
otra cosa es que la ley imponga 40 horas semanales para todos — it's another matter entirely for the law to oblige everyone to work 40 hours a week
otra cosa sería si... — it would be quite another matter if...
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cosa rara, y, cosa rara, nadie lo vio — and, oddly o funnily enough, nobody saw itcomo quien no quiere la cosa —
se levantó y se fue como quien no quiere la cosa — she got up and left as inconspicuously as possible
como si tal cosa —
me devolvió el libro roto como si tal cosa — he gave me back the damaged book as if nothing had happened
le dije que había sido seleccionado para el trabajo y se quedó como si tal cosa — I told him he had got the job and he barely reacted
4) (=nada)jamás he visto cosa semejante — I've never seen anything like it, I've never seen the like of it
¡no hay tal cosa! — nothing of the sort!
nunca he dicho nada sobre ese tema ni cosa que se le parezca — I never said anything about that subject or anything like it
5) pl cosasa) (=acciones, asuntos)¡son cosas de Juan! — that's Juan all over!, that's just like Juan!
¡cosas de niños! — boys will be boys!
¡qué cosas dices! — you do say some silly things!
¡tienes unas cosas! — the things you say!
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meterse en cosas de otros — to stick one's nose in other people's businessb)• las cosas — (=situación) things
así las cosas, se marchó de la reunión — at this point, she left the meeting
¡lo que son las cosas! — just imagine!, fancy that!
6)• cosa de — [indicando tiempo] about
7) ** [droga] hash *8) LAm [como conj]•
cosa que, camina lento, cosa que no te canses — walk slowly so (that) you don't get tiredno le digas nada, cosa que no se ofenda — don't say anything to him, that way he won't get offended, don't say anything to him in case he gets offended
* * *1)a) ( objeto) thing¿alguna otra cosa? or ¿alguna cosa más? — anything else?
b) (acto, acción) thingno puedo hacer otra cosa — there's nothing else I can do o it's the only thing I can do
entre una(s) cosa(s) y otra(s)... — what with one thing and another...
c) ( al hablar)qué cosas dices! — really, what a thing to say!
dime una cosa... — tell me something...
oye, una cosa... — ( por cierto) by the way...
d) (detalle, punto)e) (asunto, tema) thingsi por cualquier cosa no puedes venir, avísame — if you can't come for any reason, let me know
esto no es cosa de broma/risa — this is no joke/no laughing matter
la cosa es que... — the thing is that...
2) cosas femenino plural ( pertenencias) things (pl)3) (situación, suceso)así están las cosas — that's how things are o stand
la cosa se pone negra/fea — things are starting to get unpleasant
¿cómo te van las cosas? — how are things?
¿cómo está la cosa? — ( cómo está la situación) how are things?; ( cómo estás) (Ven) how are you doing?
lo que son las cosas! — well, well! o fancy that! (colloq)
en mi vida he visto/oído cosa igual — I've never seen/heard anything like it
cosa rara en él, se equivocó — he made a mistake, which is unusual for him
qué cosa más extraña! — how strange o funny!
esto es cosa de magia or de brujería — this is witchcraft!
una cosa es ser bueno y otra ser el mejor — being good is one thing, but being the best is quite another
4)a) (fam) ( ocurrencia)tienes cada cosa! — the things you come up (AmE) o (BrE) out with!
b) ( comportamiento típico)5) ( incumbencia)no te preocupes, eso es cosa mía — don't worry, I'll handle it
6) ( en locs)cosa de — (AmS fam) so as to
cosa que — (AmS fam) so that
no sea or no vaya a ser cosa que: llévate el paraguas, no sea cosa que llueva take your umbrella just in case; átalo, no sea cosa que se escape tie it up so that it doesn't get away; o cosa así or so; cada cosa a su tiempo one thing at a time; como quien no quiere la cosa casually; como si tal cosa: no puedes irte como si tal cosa you can't go just like that o as if nothing had happened; le dije que era peligroso y siguió como si tal cosa I told him it was dangerous but he just carried on o he carried on regardless; cosa de... (fam): es cosa de unos minutos it'll (only) take a couple of minutes; es cosa de intentarlo you just have to give it a go; está a cosa de dos kilómetros it's about two kilometers; darle cosa a alguien (fam): me da cosa comer caracoles/ver sangre eating snails/the sight of blood makes me feel funny; me da cosa pedirle tanto dinero I feel awkward asking him for so much money; decirle a alguien un par de or cuatro cosas (fam) to tell somebody a thing or two; no ser gran cosa (fam) to be nothing special (colloq); poca cosa: es muy poca cosa ( en apariencia) he's not much to look at; ( en personalidad) he's not up to much (colloq); queda algo pero poca cosa there's some left but not much; un trabajo así es muy poca cosa para ella a job like that isn't good enough for her; poner las cosas en su lugar or sitio to put o set the record straight; ser cosa hecha (CS) to be a foregone conclusion; ser/parecer otra cosa: esto es otra cosa!, ahora sí se oye this is more like it! you can hear it now; con ese peinado parece otra cosa she looks a new woman with that hairstyle; ¿invitas tú? eso es otra cosa! are you paying? oh well, that's different, then!; las cosas claras — I like to know where I stand
* * *= thing, item, business [businesses, -pl.].Ex. A collection of medical books for the general public in a public library may deal with the same range of topics, but the indexing can probably be more broad than in a specialist index, and the terms used for the same thing may be different.Ex. Since only twenty or so items can be displayed on the screen at a time, the ↑ (Up), ↓ (Down), Page Up and Page Down keys are used to scroll through the listing.Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.----* aclarar las cosas = set + the record straight.* acostumbrarse a las cosas = get (back) into + the swings of things, things + grow on + Pronombre.* apostarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* arreglar las cosas = put + things right.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* a veces las cosas salen mal = shit happens.* cambiar las cosas desde dentro = change + things from the inside.* capaz de hacer cualquier cosa = capable of anything.* casi cualquier cosa = just about anything.* como si tal cosa = be right as rain, unfazed, just like that.* complicar las cosas = make + things complex, add + salt to the wound, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* conjunto de cosas afines, el = whole schmier, the.* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* cosa esencial = essential.* cosa hecha = plain sailing, walkover.* cosa indeseable = beast.* cosa inútil = dead horse.* cosa que se inserta = insert.* cosas = stuff, matters, bits and pieces.* cosas buenas = goodies [goody, -sing.].* cosas + cambiar inesperadamente = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* cosas como = the likes of.* cosas de la casa = household chores.* cosa secundaria = accidentals.* cosas + empeorar = things + get worse, things + get rough.* cosas esenciales, las = basic essentials, the.* cosas este tipo de cosas = this sort of thing.* cosas inútiles = deadwood [dead wood].* cosas + ir bien = things + go well.* cosas + mejorar = things + get better.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* cosas ricas = goodies [goody, -sing.].* cosas + salir bien = things + work out.* cosas transitorias, las = transient, the.* cosa superficial = accidentals.* cosa viva = living thing.* cualquier cosa = anything.* cualquier cosa que no sea = anything but.* cualquier otra cosa = anything else, whatever else.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar sentido a las cosas = meaning making.* dejar las cosas como están = let + the matter + rest, let + sleeping dogs lie.* dejar las cosas tranquilas = let + sleeping dogs lie.* dejar que Alguien haga las cosas a su manera = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* economizar en cosas importantes y derrochar en nimiedades = penny wise, pound foolish.* el estado de las cosas = the lay of the land [the lie of the land, -UK].* empeorar las cosas = make + matters + worse, add + salt to the wound, make + things worse, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* encontrar cosas comunes = find + common ground.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* enmarañar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* en otro orden de cosas = on another topic, as for, as regards, meanwhile, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.* enredar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* entre otras cosas = amongst other things, for one thing, inter alia, among other things.* ese tipo de cosas = that sort of thing.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* facilitar las cosas = make + things easier.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* gran cosa = big deal.* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.* hacer cambiar las cosas = turn + the tide on.* hacer cosas = get + things done.* hacer cualquier cosa = do + anything, give + Posesivo + right arm.* haciendo cosas = up and about.* jugarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* la cosa es que = the thing is.* la cosa principal = the number one thing.* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* las cosas + cambiar = pendulum + swing.* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* las cosas no pasan así como así = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no pasan (así) porque sí = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no son tan simples como parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.* las cosas siguen igual = business as usual.* las cosas sólo pasan una vez = lightning never strikes twice.* las cosas son más complicadas de lo que parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.* las cosas tal y como son = the birds and the bees.* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.* lo que se pierda en una cosa se gana en la otra = what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* más que ninguna otra cosa = beyond all else.* mismísima cosa, la = very thing, the.* muchas otras cosas = much else.* muchas otras cosas más = much else besides.* ni una cosa ni la otra = in-between, betwixt and between.* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no significar gran cosa = not add up to much.* no suponer gran cosa = not add up to much.* no valer gran cosa = be no great shakes.* no + Verbo + otra cosa que = Verbo + nothing else but.* ocultar las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* otra cosa = something else.* otra cosa que no sea = anything other than.* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* para confundir aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* poca cosa = small fry, the.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* por + Número + cosas = on + Número + counts.* qué es cada cosa = what is what.* qué otra cosa = what else.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* quitarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* recoger las cosas = clear away + the things.* recoger las cosas de Uno antes de irse = pack + Posesivo + things.* restarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* sacar las cosas de quicio = blow + things (up) out of (all) proportion.* sensación de no ser ni una cosa ni la otra = in-betweenness.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* sobre todas las cosas = above all things.* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* una buena cosa = a good thing.* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.* una misma cosa = one and the same.* u otra cosa = or what not [whatnot].* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.* ver las cosas desde una perspectiva = see + things from + perspective.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas en su conjunto = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas en su totalidad = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas positivas = look on + the bright side.* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.* y otras cosas = and things.* y todo este tipo de cosas = and all this sort of thing.* * *1)a) ( objeto) thing¿alguna otra cosa? or ¿alguna cosa más? — anything else?
b) (acto, acción) thingno puedo hacer otra cosa — there's nothing else I can do o it's the only thing I can do
entre una(s) cosa(s) y otra(s)... — what with one thing and another...
c) ( al hablar)qué cosas dices! — really, what a thing to say!
dime una cosa... — tell me something...
oye, una cosa... — ( por cierto) by the way...
d) (detalle, punto)e) (asunto, tema) thingsi por cualquier cosa no puedes venir, avísame — if you can't come for any reason, let me know
esto no es cosa de broma/risa — this is no joke/no laughing matter
la cosa es que... — the thing is that...
2) cosas femenino plural ( pertenencias) things (pl)3) (situación, suceso)así están las cosas — that's how things are o stand
la cosa se pone negra/fea — things are starting to get unpleasant
¿cómo te van las cosas? — how are things?
¿cómo está la cosa? — ( cómo está la situación) how are things?; ( cómo estás) (Ven) how are you doing?
lo que son las cosas! — well, well! o fancy that! (colloq)
en mi vida he visto/oído cosa igual — I've never seen/heard anything like it
cosa rara en él, se equivocó — he made a mistake, which is unusual for him
qué cosa más extraña! — how strange o funny!
esto es cosa de magia or de brujería — this is witchcraft!
una cosa es ser bueno y otra ser el mejor — being good is one thing, but being the best is quite another
4)a) (fam) ( ocurrencia)tienes cada cosa! — the things you come up (AmE) o (BrE) out with!
b) ( comportamiento típico)5) ( incumbencia)no te preocupes, eso es cosa mía — don't worry, I'll handle it
6) ( en locs)cosa de — (AmS fam) so as to
cosa que — (AmS fam) so that
no sea or no vaya a ser cosa que: llévate el paraguas, no sea cosa que llueva take your umbrella just in case; átalo, no sea cosa que se escape tie it up so that it doesn't get away; o cosa así or so; cada cosa a su tiempo one thing at a time; como quien no quiere la cosa casually; como si tal cosa: no puedes irte como si tal cosa you can't go just like that o as if nothing had happened; le dije que era peligroso y siguió como si tal cosa I told him it was dangerous but he just carried on o he carried on regardless; cosa de... (fam): es cosa de unos minutos it'll (only) take a couple of minutes; es cosa de intentarlo you just have to give it a go; está a cosa de dos kilómetros it's about two kilometers; darle cosa a alguien (fam): me da cosa comer caracoles/ver sangre eating snails/the sight of blood makes me feel funny; me da cosa pedirle tanto dinero I feel awkward asking him for so much money; decirle a alguien un par de or cuatro cosas (fam) to tell somebody a thing or two; no ser gran cosa (fam) to be nothing special (colloq); poca cosa: es muy poca cosa ( en apariencia) he's not much to look at; ( en personalidad) he's not up to much (colloq); queda algo pero poca cosa there's some left but not much; un trabajo así es muy poca cosa para ella a job like that isn't good enough for her; poner las cosas en su lugar or sitio to put o set the record straight; ser cosa hecha (CS) to be a foregone conclusion; ser/parecer otra cosa: esto es otra cosa!, ahora sí se oye this is more like it! you can hear it now; con ese peinado parece otra cosa she looks a new woman with that hairstyle; ¿invitas tú? eso es otra cosa! are you paying? oh well, that's different, then!; las cosas claras — I like to know where I stand
* * *= thing, item, business [businesses, -pl.].Ex: A collection of medical books for the general public in a public library may deal with the same range of topics, but the indexing can probably be more broad than in a specialist index, and the terms used for the same thing may be different.
Ex: Since only twenty or so items can be displayed on the screen at a time, the &\#8593; (Up), &\#8595; (Down), Page Up and Page Down keys are used to scroll through the listing.Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.* aclarar las cosas = set + the record straight.* acostumbrarse a las cosas = get (back) into + the swings of things, things + grow on + Pronombre.* apostarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* arreglar las cosas = put + things right.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* a veces las cosas salen mal = shit happens.* cambiar las cosas desde dentro = change + things from the inside.* capaz de hacer cualquier cosa = capable of anything.* casi cualquier cosa = just about anything.* como si tal cosa = be right as rain, unfazed, just like that.* complicar las cosas = make + things complex, add + salt to the wound, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* conjunto de cosas afines, el = whole schmier, the.* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* cosa esencial = essential.* cosa hecha = plain sailing, walkover.* cosa indeseable = beast.* cosa inútil = dead horse.* cosa que se inserta = insert.* cosas = stuff, matters, bits and pieces.* cosas buenas = goodies [goody, -sing.].* cosas + cambiar inesperadamente = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* cosas como = the likes of.* cosas de la casa = household chores.* cosa secundaria = accidentals.* cosas + empeorar = things + get worse, things + get rough.* cosas esenciales, las = basic essentials, the.* cosas este tipo de cosas = this sort of thing.* cosas inútiles = deadwood [dead wood].* cosas + ir bien = things + go well.* cosas + mejorar = things + get better.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* cosas ricas = goodies [goody, -sing.].* cosas + salir bien = things + work out.* cosas transitorias, las = transient, the.* cosa superficial = accidentals.* cosa viva = living thing.* cualquier cosa = anything.* cualquier cosa que no sea = anything but.* cualquier otra cosa = anything else, whatever else.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar sentido a las cosas = meaning making.* dejar las cosas como están = let + the matter + rest, let + sleeping dogs lie.* dejar las cosas tranquilas = let + sleeping dogs lie.* dejar que Alguien haga las cosas a su manera = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* economizar en cosas importantes y derrochar en nimiedades = penny wise, pound foolish.* el estado de las cosas = the lay of the land [the lie of the land, -UK].* empeorar las cosas = make + matters + worse, add + salt to the wound, make + things worse, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* encontrar cosas comunes = find + common ground.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* enmarañar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* en otro orden de cosas = on another topic, as for, as regards, meanwhile, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.* enredar las cosas = muddy + the waters.* entre otras cosas = amongst other things, for one thing, inter alia, among other things.* ese tipo de cosas = that sort of thing.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* facilitar las cosas = make + things easier.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* gran cosa = big deal.* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.* hacer cambiar las cosas = turn + the tide on.* hacer cosas = get + things done.* hacer cualquier cosa = do + anything, give + Posesivo + right arm.* haciendo cosas = up and about.* jugarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* la cosa es que = the thing is.* la cosa principal = the number one thing.* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* las cosas + cambiar = pendulum + swing.* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* las cosas no pasan así como así = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no pasan (así) porque sí = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no son tan simples como parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.* las cosas siguen igual = business as usual.* las cosas sólo pasan una vez = lightning never strikes twice.* las cosas son más complicadas de lo que parecen = there's more to it than meets the eye.* las cosas tal y como son = the birds and the bees.* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.* lo que se pierda en una cosa se gana en la otra = what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* más que ninguna otra cosa = beyond all else.* mismísima cosa, la = very thing, the.* muchas otras cosas = much else.* muchas otras cosas más = much else besides.* ni una cosa ni la otra = in-between, betwixt and between.* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no significar gran cosa = not add up to much.* no suponer gran cosa = not add up to much.* no valer gran cosa = be no great shakes.* no + Verbo + otra cosa que = Verbo + nothing else but.* ocultar las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* otra cosa = something else.* otra cosa que no sea = anything other than.* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* para confundir aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* poca cosa = small fry, the.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* por + Número + cosas = on + Número + counts.* qué es cada cosa = what is what.* qué otra cosa = what else.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* quitarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* recoger las cosas = clear away + the things.* recoger las cosas de Uno antes de irse = pack + Posesivo + things.* restarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* sacar las cosas de quicio = blow + things (up) out of (all) proportion.* sensación de no ser ni una cosa ni la otra = in-betweenness.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* sobre todas las cosas = above all things.* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* una buena cosa = a good thing.* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.* una misma cosa = one and the same.* u otra cosa = or what not [whatnot].* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.* ver las cosas desde una perspectiva = see + things from + perspective.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas en su conjunto = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas en su totalidad = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas positivas = look on + the bright side.* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.* y otras cosas = and things.* y todo este tipo de cosas = and all this sort of thing.* * *A1 objeto2 acto, acción3 al hablar4 detalle, punto5 asunto, temaCompuestos:B1 pertenencias2 utensilios, equipoC situación, sucesoD1 ocurrencia2 comportamiento típicoE incumbenciaF peneG marihuanaH en locucionesA1 (objeto) thingcualquier cosa anything¿alguna otra cosa? or ¿alguna cosa más? anything else?pon cada cosa en su sitio put everything in its placete he traído una cosita I've brought you a little something¡pero qué cosa más bonita! ( fam); what a pretty thing!queda poca cosa there's hardly anything leftlo tienen que operar de no sé qué cosa he has to have an operation for something or other, he has to have some sort of operationhay muchas cosas que ver there are lots of things to see, there's plenty to see2(acto, acción): no sé hacer otra cosa it's the only thing I know how to dolo siento pero no puedo hacer otra cosa I'm sorry but there's nothing else I can do o it's the only thing I can dome gusta hacer las cosas bien I like to do things properlyno me gusta dejar las cosas a medias I don't like doing things by halvesentre una(s) cosa(s) y otra(s) se me pasó el tiempo volando with one thing and another the time just flew byme parece la cosa más natural del mundo I think that's absolutely normal o right3(al hablar): ¡qué cosas dices, hombre! really, what a thing to say! o you do say some strange ( o silly etc) things!dime una cosa ¿tú que piensas de todo esto? tell me, what do you make of all this?oye, una cosa … ¿qué vas a hacer esta noche? by the way … what are you doing tonight?tengo que contarte una cosa there's something I have to tell you4(detalle, punto): aquí habría que aclarar una cosa importante there's an important point here that I ought to clear upaquí hay una cosa que no entiendo there's something here I don't understand5 (asunto, tema) thingtenía cosas más importantes en que pensar I had more important things to think abouthay un par de cosas que me gustaría discutir contigo there are a couple of things o matters I'd like to discuss with youno creo que la cosa funcione I don't think it's o this is going to workestá muy preocupada, y la cosa no es para menos she's very worried, and so she should be¡pues sí que tiene gracia la cosa! ( iró fam); well, that's great, isn't it! ( iro colloq)no va a ser cosa fácil it's not going to be easyen mis tiempos casarse era cosa seria in my day getting married was a serious thing o matterse enfada por cualquier cosa he gets angry over the slightest thingsi por cualquier cosa no puedes venir, avísame if you can't come for any reason, let me knowpor una cosa o por otra, siempre llega tarde for one reason or other he always arrives lateesto no es otra cosa que nervios it's just nervesesto no es cosa de broma/risa this is no joke, this is no laughing matterla cosa es que no voy a tener tiempo the thing is that o it's just that I'm not going to have timela cosa es que si no llega en cinco minutos me voy look o well, if he's not here in five minutes, I'm goingCompuestos:( Der) res judicatares publica1 (pertenencias) things (pl)se ha llevado todas sus cosas she's taken all her things o belongingslas cosas de limpiar the cleaning thingsmis cosas de deporte my sports things o gear ( colloq)C(situación, suceso): así están las cosas that's how things are o standla cosa se pone negra/fea things are getting o the situation is getting unpleasant¿cómo te van las cosas? how are things?¿cómo está la cosa? ( Ven); how are things?las cosas no andan muy bien entre ellos things aren't too good between themesas cosas no pasaban antes things like that never used to happen beforeson cosas de la vida that's life!¡lo que son las cosas! well, well! o fancy that! ( colloq)son cosas que pasan that's the way things go, these things happenademás, las cosas como son, conmigo siempre se ha portado bien besides, I have to admit he's always treated me wellen mi vida he visto/oído cosa igual I've never seen/heard anything like itcosa rara en él, se equivocó he made a mistake, which is unusual for him¡qué cosa más extraña! how strange o funny!no hay tal cosa it's not true at allesto parece cosa de magia or de brujería or ( RPl) de Mandinga this is witchcraft!una cosa es que te lo preste y otra muy distinta que te lo regale lending it to you is one thing, but giving it to you is another matter altogetherD1 ( fam)(ocurrencia): ¡tienes cada cosa! the things you think of!, the ideas you come up with!díselo como si fuera cosa tuya tell him as if it were your ideaesto es cosa de tu padre this is your father's doing o idea¡qué va a ser peligroso! eso son cosas de ella of course it isn't dangerous! that's just one of her funny notions o ideas2(comportamiento típico): no te preocupes, son cosas de niños don't worry, children are like that o do things like thatE(incumbencia): no te metas, no es cosa tuya stay out of it, it's none of your businessno te preocupes, eso es cosa mía don't worry, I'll handle iteso es cosa de mujeres that's women's workdéjalo que se vista como quiera, eso es cosa suya let him wear what he wants, it's up to him o that's his businessHme fui a dormir cosa de olvidarme I went to bed (so as) to forget about itlo anotaré aquí, cosa que no se me olvide I'll jot it down here so (that) I don't forgetno sea or no vaya a ser cosa que: llévate el paraguas, no sea cosa que llueva take your umbrella just in case it rainsátalo, no sea cosa que se escape tie it up so that it doesn't get awaymejor vamos ahora, no sea cosa que nos quedemos sin entradas we'd better go now, we don't want to get there and find there are no tickets leftigual cosa ( Chi): tuvo un hijo varón, igual cosa su hermana she had a baby boy, and so did her sister o just like her sistero cosa así or sodos horas/diez toneladas o cosa así two hours/ten tons or socada cosa a su tiempo one thing at a timecomo quien no quiere la cosa: menciónaselo como quien no quiere la cosa mention it to him casually o in passing, just slip it into the conversationcomo si tal cosa: no puedes irte como si tal cosa you can't go just like that o as if nothing had happenedle dije que era peligroso y siguió como si tal cosa I told him it was dangerous but he just carried on o he carried on regardlesscosa de … ( fam): es cosa de unos minutos it'll (only) take a couple of minuteses cosa de esperar, nada más it's just a question o a matter of time, that's allhace cosa de cuatro años que murió it's about o it's some four years since he diedno está muy lejos, cosa de dos kilómetros it's not very far, about two kilometerscosa fina ( Esp fam): los trenes en este país son cosa fina the trains in this country are really something o are something else ( colloq)nos divertimos cosa fina we had a whale of a time ( colloq)darle cosa a algn ( fam): me da cosa comer caracoles/ver sangre eating snails/the sight of blood makes me feel funnyme da cosa pedirle tanto dinero I feel awkward asking him for so much moneydecirle a algn un par de or cuatro cosas ( fam); to tell sb a thing or twodecir una cosa por otra to say one thing but mean anothergran cosa ( fam): la comida no fue gran cosa the food was nothing to write home about o nothing special ( colloq)su novio/la película no es or vale gran cosa her boyfriend/the movie is no great shakes ( colloq)poca cosa: es un niño delgado y poquita cosa he's a thin child, not much to look atella tan brillante y él tan poca cosa she's so brilliant and he's so mediocre, she's so brilliant but he's not up to much o he's pretty run-of-the-mill ( colloq)le dejó algo de dinero, pero poca cosa she left him some money, but not a vast amount o not muchun trabajo así es muy poca cosa para ella a job like that isn't good enough for herponer las cosas en su sitio or lugar to put o set the record straightser cosa hecha (CS); to be a foregone conclusionser/parecer otra cosa: ¡esto es otra cosa!, ahora si que se oye bien this is much better! o this is more like it! you can hear it really well nowcon ese nuevo peinado ya parece otra cosa with her new hairstyle she looks a new woman¡eso es otra cosa! si tú invitas sí que voy ah, that's different! o ( colloq) that's another kettle of fish! if you're paying, I will golas cosas claras y el chocolate espeso I like to know where I standlas cosas de palacio van despacio these things take time ( gen referring to bureaucracy)* * *
Del verbo coser: ( conjugate coser)
cosa es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
cosa
coser
cosa sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) thing;
¿alguna otra cosa? anything else?;
pon cada cosa en su lugar put everything in its place;
entre una(s) cosa(s) y otra(s) … what with one thing and another …;
¡qué cosas dices! really, what a thing to say!;
dime una cosa … tell me something …;
tengo que contarte una cosa there's something I have to tell you;
fue cosa fácil it was easy;
se enfada por cualquier cosa he gets angry over the slightest thing;
si por cualquier cosa no puedes venir if you can't come for any reason;
por una cosa o por otra for one reason or another;
esto no es cosa de risa/broma this is no laughing matter/no joke
2
mis cosas de deporte my sports things
3 (situación, suceso):◊ así están las cosas that's how things are o stand;
la cosa se pone fea things are starting to get unpleasant;
¿cómo (te) van las cosas? how are things?;
son cosas de la vida that's life!;
¡qué cosa más extraña! how strange o funny!
4a) (fam) ( ocurrencia):◊ ¡tienes cada cosa! the things you come up (AmE) o (BrE) out with!;
esto es cosa de tu padre this is your father's doing o ideab) ( comportamiento típico):
son cosas de Ana that's one of Ana's little ways
5 ( asunto):
no te preocupes, eso es cosa mía don't worry, I'll handle it
6 ( en locs)
cosa de terminarlo so as to finish it;
cosa que (AmS fam) so that;
cosa que no me olvide so that I don't forget;
no sea cosa que: llévate el paraguas, no sea cosa que llueva take your umbrella just in case;
átalo, no sea cosa que se escape tie it up so that it doesn't get away;
ser cosa de … (fam): es cosa de unos minutos it'll (only) take a couple of minutes;
es cosa de intentarlo you just have to give it a go
coser ( conjugate coser) verbo transitivo
‹ botón› to sew on;
‹ agujero› to sew (up);
verbo intransitivo
to sew
cosa sustantivo femenino
1 thing: no hay otra cosa que comer, there's nothing else to eat
2 (asunto) matter, business: es cosa mía, that's my business
eso es otra cosa, that's different
no hay cosa más importante que tu felicidad, there is nothing more important than your happiness
2 cosas, (asuntos) affairs
cosas de chiquillos, kids' stuff
cosas de mayores, grown-up stuff
¡cosas de la vida!, that's life!
3 (ocurrencias) ¡qué cosas tienes!, what a weird idea!
♦ Locuciones: el apartamento no es gran cosa, the apartment is not up to much
lo que son las cosas, would you believe it
no he visto cosa igual, I've never seen anything like it
decir cuatro cosas, to tell a few home truths
ser cosa de, to be a matter of: es cosa de tener paciencia, it's a matter of patience
(como) cosa de, about: hace (como) cosa de una hora, about an hour ago
coser verbo transitivo
1 to sew
2 Med to stitch up
♦ Locuciones: familiar es coser y cantar, it's a piece of cake
' cosa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
absurda
- absurdo
- arder
- bicoca
- carroña
- chisme
- chollo
- como
- conformarse
- consigo
- cual
- cualquier
- cualquiera
- cuidada
- cuidado
- cuya
- cuyo
- debilidad
- dejar
- él
- ella
- esmerada
- esmerado
- exquisitez
- frivolidad
- indemne
- la
- le
- limitarse
- mamarrachada
- más
- menuda
- menudo
- mía
- mío
- muchachada
- nada
- niñería
- novedad
- pedir
- pegajosa
- pegajoso
- pegote
- pillar
- plantar
- preciosidad
- preguntar
- presidir
- prodigio
- propia
English:
absence
- annoyance
- anything
- arrival
- article
- attraction
- available
- awkward
- blissful
- bore
- brittle
- bulk
- certainty
- clip
- clumsy
- come across
- commonplace
- compromise
- confuse
- connection
- convenient
- dead wood
- deficiency
- defunct
- demise
- discreet
- disposable
- ditch
- drag
- dream
- else
- escape
- fall off
- film
- get back
- gullible
- helpful
- hulk
- invention
- joke
- laugh
- lemon
- liable
- lodge
- love
- lust
- misplaced
- more
- necessity
- need
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[objeto, idea] thing;comprar unas cosas en el mercado to buy a few things at the market;alguna cosa anything;¿quieres alguna cosa? is there anything you want?;cualquier cosa anything;venden recuerdos, postales y cosas así they sell souvenirs, postcards and so on o and the like;una cosa, ¿podrías venir mañana? by the way, could you come tomorrow?;escucha, una cosa, ¿por qué no te quedas esta noche? listen, I've an idea, why don't you stay here tonight?;tengo que decirte una cosa I've got something to tell you;dime una cosa, ¿qué opinas de ella? tell me (something), what do you think of her?;es la cosa más natural del mundo it's the most natural thing in the world, it's completely normal;¡esas cosas no se dicen! you mustn't say things like that!;¡esas cosas no se hacen! it just isn't done!;este vino es cosa fina this wine is good stuff;¡habráse visto cosa igual! have you ever seen the like of it!;fue una cosa nunca vista it was really out of the ordinary;no hay tal cosa on the contrary;¡qué cosa! how strange!;no te preocupes, no es gran cosa don't worry, it's not important o it's no big deal;este cuadro no vale gran cosa this painting isn't up to much;te han dejado poca cosa they haven't left you much, they've hardly left you anything;un bocadillo es poca cosa para un chico tan voraz como él a sandwich is very little for a hungry boy like him;nos hemos comprado un apartamento, muy poquita cosa we've bought Br a flat o US an apartment, but it's nothing fancy;es guapo, pero muy poquita cosa he's good-looking, but he hasn't got much of a body;decir cuatro cosas a alguien: cuando lo vea le voy a decir cuatro cosas when I next see him I'm going to give him a piece of my mind;llamar a las cosas por su nombre [hablar sin rodeos] to call a spade a spade;llamemos a las cosas por su nombre,… let's be honest about it,…entre unas cosas y otras what with one thing and another;por unas cosas o por otras, no nos quedó tiempo de escribirte for one reason or another we didn't have time to write to you;la cosa es que ahora no quiere firmar el contrato the thing is she doesn't want to sign the contract any more;está muy enfadada, y la cosa no es para menos, le han robado el coche she's very angry and with good reason, she's had her car stolen;cada cosa a su tiempo one thing at a time;no me preguntes por qué no queda comida, es cosa de los niños don't ask me why there's no food left, ask the children;esto es cosa de magia, estoy seguro de que ayer lo dejé aquí this is most strange, I could swear I left it here yesterday;no es cosa de risa it's no laughing matter;eso de cambiar de trabajo es cosa de pensárselo changing jobs is something you need to think about carefully;es cosa de tener paciencia it's a question of being patient;no era cosa de presentarse sin avisar you couldn't just turn up without warning;con el ambiente de seriedad que había, no era cosa de contar un chiste given the seriousness of the atmosphere, it was neither the time nor the place to tell a joke;eso es cosa mía that's my affair o business;no te metas en la discusión, que no es cosa tuya you keep out of the argument, it's none of your business;eso es cosa fácil that's easy;convencerle no será cosa fácil it won't be easy o it'll be no easy task to convince him;esto es cosa seria this is a serious matter;eso es otra cosa that's another matter;¡eso es otra cosa!, esa camisa te sienta mucho mejor that's more like it, that shirt suits you much better!…y así es como están las cosas …and that's how things are at the moment;¿cómo van las cosas? how are o how's things?;estas cosas no pasarían si fuéramos más cuidadosos these things wouldn't happen if we were more careful;Famla cosa se pone fea things are getting ugly, there's trouble brewing;Famla cosa está que arde things are reaching boiling pointFamlas cosas de palacio van despacio these things usually take some time;4. [ocurrencia] funny remark;se le ocurren cosas graciosísimas she comes out with some really funny stuff o remarks;¡qué cosas tienes! you do say some funny things!5. [comportamiento]son cosas de mamá that's just the way Mum is, that's just one of Mum's little idiosyncrasies;no les riñas, son cosas de niños don't tell them off, children are like that;tenemos que aceptar su muerte, son cosas de la vida we have to accept her death, it's one of those things (that happen)6. [en frases negativas] [nada]no hay cosa peor que la hipocresía there's nothing worse than hypocrisy;no hay cosa que me reviente más que su falta de interés there's nothing (that) annoys me more than her lack of interest, what annoys me most is her lack of interestel olor a hospital me da cosa the smell of hospitals makes me feel uneasy9. Compo cosa así: [m5] tendrá treinta años o cosa así he must be thirty or thereabouts;(como) cosa de [aproximadamente] about;tardará (como) cosa de tres semanas it'll take about three weeks;a cosa hecha: se presentó al examen a cosa hecha he took o Br sat the exam convinced he would pass;hacer algo como quien no quiere la cosa [disimuladamente] to do sth innocently;[sin querer] to do sth almost without realizing it;como si tal cosa as if nothing had happened;ser cosa de oír/ver: las declaraciones del ganador son cosa de oír the winner's remarks are worth hearing;esta exposición es cosa de ver this exhibition is really worth seeing;Esp Famcosa mala: me apetece ver esa película cosa mala I'm dying to see that movie o Br film, Br I want to see that film something chronic;está lloviendo cosa mala it's pouring down, Br it's chucking it down;me gusta cosa mala I fancy the pants off her, Br I fancy her something chronic;Fama otra cosa, mariposa that's enough about that, let's change the subject;es cosa rara que se equivoque it's very rare for her to make a mistake;no ha llegado todavía, cosa rara porque siempre es muy puntual he hasn't arrived yet, which is strange, as he's usually very punctual;ni cosa que se le parezca nor anything of the kind;no sea cosa que: ten cuidado, no sea cosa que te vayas a caer be careful or you'll fall;se lo diré yo, no sea cosa que se vaya a enterar por otra persona I'll tell him because I wouldn't want him to find out from somebody else;Famlas cosas claras y el chocolate espeso stop beating around the bush, tell me things as they are;las cosas como son, nunca vas a aprobar ese examen let's face it, you're never going to pass that exam;¡lo que son las cosas! it's a funny old world!;♦ cosas nfpl[pertenencias, utensilios] things;tras su muerte, metieron sus cosas en un baúl after his death, they put his things o belongings in a trunk;¿dónde guardas las cosas de pescar? where do you keep your fishing things o tackle?* * *f thing;¿sabes una cosa? do you know something?;alguna cosa something;ser cosa fina be really something fam, be something else fam ;son cosas que pasan these things happen;son cosas de la vida that’s life;entre otras cosas among other things;como si tal cosa as if nothing had happened;decir a alguien cuatro cosas give s.o. a piece of one’s mind;eso es otra cosa that’s another matter;¿qué pasa? – poca cosa what’s new? – nothing much;cosa de about;hace cosa de un año about a year ago;le dijo que había ganado la lotería como quien no quiere la cosa he told her that he had won the lottery as though it happened to him every day;este pintor no es gran cosa he’s not much of a painter;no hay tal cosa there’s no such thing;¡qué cosa! that’s odd o strange!;lo que son las cosas well, well!, imagine that!;cosa rara oddly enough, strangely enough;son cosas de Juan that’s typical of Juan, that’s Juan all over* * *cosa nf1) : thing, object2) : matter, affair3)otra cosa : anything else, something else* * *cosa n1. (en general) thing2. (algo) something¿quieres comer alguna cosa? do you want something to eat?3. (nada) nothing4. (asunto) affair / matter¡no te metas en mis cosas! don't interfere in my affairs!no ser gran cosa to be nothing much / not to be important -
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v.1 to say.decir que sí/no to say yes/nodice que no viene she says (that) she is not coming¿cómo se dice “estación” en inglés? how do you say “estación” in English?dicen que va a ser un verano muy seco they say it's going to be a very dry summerElla dijo la razón She said the reason.Ella dijo incongruencias She said=uttered inconsistencies.Esa historia dice algo cierto That story says something that is true.2 to tell.¿quién te lo ha dicho? who told you that?¿qué quieres que te diga? what do you want me to say?, what can I say?decir a alguien que haga algo to tell somebody to do somethingdecir la verdad to tell the truthDecirle la verdad a Ricardo To tell the truth to Richard= To tell Richard the truth.Le dije I told him.3 to recite, to read.4 to tell, to show.eso lo dice todo that says it alldecir mucho (en favor) de to say a lot for5 to call.le dicen la carretera de la muerte they call it the road of death6 to say to.Ella había dicho hacer eso She had said to do that.7 to say about.Ese estudio dice mil años That study says about one thousand years.* * *Present IndicativePast IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativePast Participledicho,-a.* * *verb1) to say2) tell3) speak•- decirse* * *DECIR ¿"Say" o "tell"? Decir se puede traducir por say o por tell. Por regla general, say simplemente {dice} y tell {informa} u {ordena hacer algo}. ► Decir generalmente se traduce por say en estilo directo. Normalmente no lleva un complemento de persona pero si se menciona a quién se está dirigiendo el hablante, el complemento de persona tiene que ir precedido por la preposición to: "Ya son las tres", dije "It's already three o'clock," I said "¡Qué tiempo más malo!" Eso fue lo único que me dijo "What awful weather!" That's all he said to me ► En estilo indirecto, decir se puede traducir por say cuando simplemente se cuenta lo que alguien ha dicho. Si say lleva complemento de persona, este se coloca después del complemento directo: Dijo que se tenía que marchar He said he had to leave Me dijo algo que no entendí He said something to me that I didn't understand ► Decir se traduce por tell cuando se {informa} o se {ordena hacer algo}. Suele llevar un objeto de persona sin la preposición to: Me dijo que tenía una entrevista de trabajo He told me he had a job interview ¡Te he dicho que no lo toques! I told you not to touch it! ► Hay algunos usos idiomáticos en los que decir se traduce por tell aunque no lleva complemento de persona. Por ejemplo: to tell the truth (decir la verdad) y to tell a lie (decir una mentira). Otros verbos ► Si decir va acompañado de un calificativo en español, a menudo se puede traducir al inglés por otros verbos que no sean say o tell: "Lo he perdido todo", dijo entre sollozos "I've lost everything," she sobbed Dijo con voz ronca algo sobre necesitar un médico He croaked something about needing a doctor Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada Para otras expresiones con el participio, ver dicho.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=afirmar) to sayya sabe decir varias palabras — she can already say several words, she already knows several words
- tengo prisa -dijo — "I'm in a hurry," she said
viene y dice: -estás despedido — * he goes, "you're fired" *
olvídalo, no he dicho nada — forget I said anything
¿decía usted? — you were saying?
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[como] dicen los madrileños — as they say in Madridcomo iba diciendo... — as I was saying...
¿cómo ha dicho usted? — pardon?, what did you say?
decir que to say (that)•
decir para {o} entre [sí] — to say to o.s.dicen que... — they say (that)..., people say (that)...
el cartel dice claramente que... — the sign says clearly {o} clearly states that...
decir que sí/no — to say yes/no
-¿viene? -dice que sí — "is she coming?" - "she says she is {o} she says so"
adiós 2.la miré y me dijo que sí/no con la cabeza — I looked at her and she nodded/shook her head
¿quién te lo dijo? — who told you?
se lo dije bien claro, pero no me hizo caso — I told her quite clearly, but she didn't take any notice of me
tengo algo que decirte — there's something I want to tell you, I've got something to tell you
decir a algn que ({+ indic}) to tell sb (that)hoy nos dicen las notas — they're telling {o} giving us our results today
decir a algn que ({+ subjun}) (=ordenar) to tell sb to ({+ infin}); (=pedir) to ask sb to ({+ infin})¿no te digo que no puedo ir? — I've already told you I can't go
3) (=contar) [+ mentiras, verdad, secreto] to tellverdad 1)4) (=llamar) to call¿cómo le dicen a esto en Perú? — what do they call this in Peru?
se llama Francisco, pero le dicen Paco — his name is Francisco, but he's known as Paco
le dicen "el torero" — he's known as "el torero"
en México se le dice "recámara" al dormitorio — in Mexico they say "recámara" instead of "dormitorio"
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me dijo de [todo] — he called me all the names under the sun5) (=opinar) to saypodemos ir a Portugal, ¿tú qué dices? — we could go to Portugal, what do you say?
¿tu familia qué dice de la boda? — what does your family say about the wedding?
6) [rectificando]había 8, digo 9 — there were 8, I mean 9
¡qué digo! — what am I saying?
7) [texto] to say•
como dice el [refrán]... — as the saying goes...8) [+ misa] to say9) [locuciones en indicativo]digo... — Méx well, er...
mis súbditos se presentarán ante mí ¡he dicho! — my subjects shall appear before me: I have spoken!
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y dice [bien] — and he is quite right•
[como quien] dice — (=de alguna manera) so to speak; (=aproximadamente) in a way, more or lessaunque no es el director es, como quien dice, el que manda en la empresa — although he isn't the manager, he's the person in charge, so to speak, of the company
está, como quien dice, aquí al lado — it's just round the corner, as they say
como quien no dice nada — quite casually, as though it wasn't important
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[lo mismo] digo — likewise- gracias por todo -lo mismo digo — "thank you for everything" - "likewise!" {o} "thanks to you too!"
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pero dice [mal] — but he is wrong•
pues si esto te parece mucha gente, no te digo [nada] en verano — if you think this is a lot of people, you should see it in summer•
no lo digo [por] ti — I'm not referring to you, I'm not getting at you•
sí, [porque tú] lo digas — yes, sir, aye, aye, captain! iró•
¿[qué me] dices? — [sorpresa] you don't say!, well I never!; [incredulidad] come off it!•
[si tú] lo dices — if you say so•
eso digo [yo] — that's (just) what I saydeberías buscar trabajo, vamos, digo yo — you ought to look for a job, that's what I say, if you ask me, you ought to look for a job
¡si te lo digo yo! — of course it's true!
¡lo digo yo y basta! — you will do it because I say so!
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¡[y que] lo digas! — you can say that again!10) [locuciones en infinitivo]•
[dar] que decir (a la gente) — to make people talk, set tongues wagging•
[es] decir — that is (to say)mi prima, es decir, la hija de Ana — my cousin, that is (to say) Ana's daughter
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[ir] a decir, ¡a mí me lo vas a decir! — you're telling me!•
es [mucho] decir — that's saying something•
[ni que] decir tiene que... — it goes without saying that...•
[no hay más] que decir — there's nothing more to say•
para decirlo con otras [palabras] — to put it another way, in other words•
decir [por] decir — to talk for talking's sake•
[por así] decirlo — so to speak•
[querer] decir — to mean¿qué quiere decir "spatha"? — what does "spatha" mean?
¿qué quiere usted decir con eso? — what do you mean by that?
¿querrás decir un millón, no un billón? — do you mean a million rather than a billion?
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[ya es] decir — that's saying somethingles ha costado más cara que mi casa, y eso ya es decir — it cost them more than my house did, and that's saying something
11) [locuciones en subjuntivo, imperativo]no es que yo lo diga, pero... — it's not because I say so, but...
es, digamos, un comerciante — he's a dealer, for want of a better word, he's a sort of dealer
¡haberlo dicho!, ¡me lo hubieras dicho! — you could have told me {o} said!
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digámoslo [así] — so to speak, for want of a better word•
digan [lo que] digan — whatever they say•
y [no] digamos... — not to mention...y su madre, no digamos — not to mention his mother
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no es muy guapa [que] digamos — she's not what you'd call pretty, she's not exactly prettyno estuvo muy cortés, que digamos — he wasn't what you'd call polite, he wasn't exactly polite
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¡[no me] digas! — [sorpresa] you don't say!, well I never!; [incredulidad] come off it!•
¿qué [quieres] que te diga? — what can I say?12) [locuciones en condicional]¿cómo (lo) diría yo? — how shall I put it?
¿cómo diríamos? — how shall I put it?
¡quién lo diría! — would you believe it!, who would have thought it!
13) el qué diránse preocupa mucho por el qué dirán — she's always worried about what people will say {o} think
2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [invitando a hablar]-¿te puedo pedir un favor? -dime — "can I ask you a favour?" - "go ahead"
¿diga?, ¿dígame? — [al teléfono] hello?
usted dirá — [invitando a hablar] go ahead; [sirviendo bebida] say when; [en tienda] can I help you?
-¿te gustaría cambiar de coche? -¡hombre, ya me dirás! — "would you like a new car?" - "you bet I would!"
2) (=indicar)su mirada lo dice todo — her expression says it all {o} speaks volumes
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eso dice mucho [de] su personalidad — that says a lot about her personalityuna situación que tan mal dice de nuestro gobierno — a situation which shows our government in such a bad light
3.See:* * *III 1.¿cientos de personas? - bueno, es un decir — hundreds of people? - well, figuratively speaking
verbo transitivo1) <palabra/frase/poema> to say; <mentira/verdad> to tellya dice `mamá' — he says `mama' now
no digas esas cosas, por favor — please don't say things like that
¿cómo pudiste decir eso? — how could you say that?
¿eso lo dices por mí? — are you referring to me?
dicen or se dice que es el hombre más rico del país — he is said to be the richest man in the country
no se dice `andé', se dice `anduve' — it isn't `andé', it's `anduve'
¿cómo se dice `amor' en ruso? — how do you say `love' in Russian?
bonita, lo que se dice bonita, no es — she's not what you would call pretty
es el sábado; ni que decir tiene que estás invitado — it's on Saturday; you're invited, but that goes without saying
¿tendrá tiempo de hacerlo? - dice que sí — will he have time to do it? - he says he will
¿no lo encontró? - dice que no — didn't he find it? - no, he says he didn't
¿qué tal? ¿qué decís? — (RPl fam) hi, how are things? (colloq)
2)¿sabes qué me dijo? — do you know what he told me?; (expresando sorpresa, indignación, etc) do you know what he said to me?
fue algo espantoso, todo lo que te diga es poco — it was terrible, I can't begin to tell you how terrible
3)a) (expresando o transmitiendo órdenes, deseos, advertencias)decirle a alguien que + subj — to tell somebody to + inf
b)4) ( por escrito) to say¿qué dice aquí? — what does it say here?
5) ( llamar) to call6) (sugerir, comunicar)la forma de vestir dice mucho de una persona — the way someone dresses says a lot/tells you a lot about them
¿te dice algo ese nombre? — does that name mean anything to you?
7)8)¿qué quiere decir esta palabra? — what does this word mean?
¿qué quieres decir con eso? — what do you mean by that?
¿quieres decir que ya no te interesa? — do you mean (to say) that you're no longer interested?
9) (opinar, pensar) to think¿y los padres qué dicen? — what do her parents think of it?, how do her parents feel about it?
quién lo hubiera dicho! — who would have thought o believed it?
habría que regalarle algo, no sé, digo yo — we ought to buy her a present, well, I think so anyway
es muy fácil - si tú lo dices... — it's very easy - if you say so...
10) (en locs)a decir verdad — to tell you the truth, to be honest
2.con decirte que: no me lo perdonó nunca, con decirte que ni me saluda... he's never forgiven me, he won't even say hello to me; decir por decir: lo dijo por decir he didn't really mean it; es decir that is; mi cuñada, es decir la mujer de Rafael my sister-in-law, Rafael's wife that is; es mucho decir: es la mejor película del año - eso ya es mucho decir it's the best movie of the year - I wouldn't go that far; he dicho! that's that o final!; no me digas! no!, you're kidding o joking! (colloq); por así decirlo so to speak; que digamos: no es muy inteligente que digamos he's not exactly o he's hardly what you'd call intelligent; que no se diga! shame on you!; que no se diga que no somos capaces! I don't want people saying that we can't do it; y (ya) no digamos or (AmL) y no se diga: le cuestan mucho las matemáticas y no digamos la física he finds mathematics very difficult, and as for physics...; el qué dirán (fam): siempre le ha importado el qué dirán — she's always been worried what other people (might) think; ver tb dicho I
decir via) ( invitando a hablar)papá - dime, hijo — dad - yes, son?
quería pedirle un favor - usted dirá — I wanted to ask you a favor - certainly, go ahead
tome asiento, usted dirá — (frml) take a seat, and now, what can I do for you?
b) (Esp) ( al contestar el teléfono)3.¿diga? or ¿dígame? — hello?
decirse v prona) (refl) to say... to oneselfb) (recípr) to say.... to each otherc) (enf)* * *= declare, put, read, say, state, tell, volunteer, make + the point that, let + Nombre + know, let + it be known, observe, bid, reflect, utter, tender, hip, call + the tune.Ex. 24.17 declares Enter a body created or controlled by a government under its own name unless it belongs to one or more of the types listed in 24.18.Ex. As one respondent from this end of the information spectrum put it, 'Context is all in the information world'.Ex. This error message is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and reads: DAWT008, 107, DFCR....Ex. In conclusion, it should not be necessary to say that instructions and guiding must be as brief as possible.Ex. Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex. Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.Ex. 'Anything wrong?' 'Oh, I'm okay, I guess,' volunteered Datto cautiously.Ex. However, they do make the very important point that the notation is not an essential part of the scheme.Ex. Then the secretary, having rallied herself, said forlornly 'I'll let him know you're here in a minute'.Ex. It can certainly be status-conferring to let it be known in social conversation that one has read the latest Fay Weldon book, but if the group one is in never reads Fay Weldon anyway and could not care less what she has written then the victory is a somewhat hollow one.Ex. 'All this is not very likely,' she observed at last, 'not only because of the strength of the selection process -- its imperviousness to proof before an arbitrator'.Ex. 'Sit down please,' he bade her.Ex. 'Now, you know, I could merely turn this over to the two division or all the department heads and let them decide,' reflected Bough.Ex. The ideal was forever etched in his consciousness from the day Crane uttered it: a good librarian working anywhere is a credit and benefit to libraries everywhere.Ex. 'Well,' Stanton tendered, 'one candidate clearly has the superior experience -- Kass'.Ex. He was aghast after having been hipped to the fact there are hookers on the Internet.Ex. As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.----* ¡eso se dice pronto! = easier said than done.* ¿lo dices en broma? = you must be kidding!.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* arriesgarse a decir = hazard.* atreverse a decir = go + (as/so) far as to say.* aunque a decir verdad = Mind you.* aventurarse a decir = venture.* baste decir que = suffice (it) to say.* como dice el dicho = as the saying goes, so the saying goes.* como dice el refrán = as the saying goes, so the saying goes.* continuar diciendo = go on.* cumplir lo que se dice = live up to + Posesivo + claim.* decían las malas lenguas que = rumour had it that.* decir adiós = bid + Nombre + goodbye, bid + adieu, kiss + Nombre + goodbye, bid + farewell, wave + a bye.* decir adiós (a) = say + goodbye (to).* decir adiós al pasado = bid + farewell + to the past.* decir adiós con la mano = wave + goodbye.* decir adiós con un gesto = signal + goodbye.* decir a favor de = say in + favour of.* decir Algo = break + the news.* decir Algo a Alguien = let + Nombre + in on.* decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.* decir Algo que es obvio por sí mismo = state + the obvious.* decir balbuceando = splutter, sputter.* decir bolas = fib.* decir bromeando = quip.* decir chorradas = bullshit.* decir con desdén = sneer.* decir con desprecio = sneer.* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.* decir con mal humor = spit out.* decir con toda confianza = say in + full confidence.* decir con voz + Adjetivo = say in + a + Adjetivo + voice.* decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.* decir disparates = shoot off + at the mouth, talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir en confianza = confide.* decir en defensa de = say in + defence of.* decir entrecordamente = splurt out.* decir en voz alta = say + out loud, say in + a loud voice.* decir en voz baja = say under + Posesivo + breath, say in + a low voice, say in + a quiet voice.* decir + esperar = express + hope.* decir estupideces = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir gilipolleces = talk + nonsense, talk + rubbish, bullshit, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir humorísticamente = quip.* decir inesperadamente = blurt out, pipe.* decir la última palabra = hear + the final word, outface.* decir la verdad = tell + the truth, speak + the truth, come + clean.* decir la verdad sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* decir la verdad, toda la verdad y nada más que la verdad = to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.* decirlo = come out with + it.* decir lo que Uno piensa = speak up, speak out.* decir mentirijillas = fib.* decir mentirillas = fib.* decir mucho de Algo = speak + volumes.* decir pamplinas = bullshit.* decir + poseer = claim.* decir que Uno se siente cómodo con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno se siente confortable con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno siente lo que le ha pasado a Otra Persona = express + sympathy for.* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.* decir resoplando = snort.* decir sandeces = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, bullshit, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decirse = grapevine + carry + the story, make out to be, word + go (a)round.* decirse que = be reputed to.* decir suspirando = sigh.* decir tonterías = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir una grosería = make + rude remark.* demostrar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim.* dicen las malas lenguas que = rumour has it that.* digamos por ejemplo = let us say, say.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* el tiempo dirá = time will tell.* el tiempo lo dirá = only time will tell.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = catch + Posesivo + drift, get + Posesivo + drift.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hablar sin decir nada = waffle.* hacer lo que uno dice que es capaz de hacer = live up to + Posesivo + claim.* huelga decir = needless to say.* la gente dice que = rumour has it that.* ¿lo dices en broma? = you must be joking!.* me atrevo a decir = may I say.* ni que decir tiene que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* no decir nada = keep + quiet.* no decir nada a nadie = lips + seal.* no decir palabrotas = watch + Posesivo + mouth.* ¡no digas palabrotas! = watch your language!.* no hace falta decir que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.* no saber qué decir = be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* no ser tan bueno como se dice = not + it's cracked up to be.* para comenzar diremos que = to begin with.* para decir la verdad = to be honest.* por decirlo así = so to speak, in a manner of speaking.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.* por lo que dicen todos = by all accounts.* por no decir algo peor = to put it mildly.* por no decir nada de = to say nothing of.* por no decir nunca = if ever.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* predecible en cuanto a lo que dice = platitudinous.* probar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim.* qué me dices de... = what about....* querer decir = mean.* quién iba a decir entonces que... = little did + Verbo + then that....* quién + Pronombre + iba a decir que... = little did + Pronombre + know that....* recalcar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.* resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.* se decía que = rumour had it that.* se dice = so the story goes.* se dice pronto, pero no es tan fácil = easier said than done.* se dice que = rumour has it that, the saying + be + that.* según se dice = reportedly, so the argument goes, reputedly.* sin decir nada = dumbly.* sin decir ni mú = as quiet as a mouse.* sin decir ni pío = as quiet as a mouse.* sin decir una palabra = without saying a word.* sin saber qué decir = nonplussed [nonplused].* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.* yo me atrevería a decir = dare I say.* * *III 1.¿cientos de personas? - bueno, es un decir — hundreds of people? - well, figuratively speaking
verbo transitivo1) <palabra/frase/poema> to say; <mentira/verdad> to tellya dice `mamá' — he says `mama' now
no digas esas cosas, por favor — please don't say things like that
¿cómo pudiste decir eso? — how could you say that?
¿eso lo dices por mí? — are you referring to me?
dicen or se dice que es el hombre más rico del país — he is said to be the richest man in the country
no se dice `andé', se dice `anduve' — it isn't `andé', it's `anduve'
¿cómo se dice `amor' en ruso? — how do you say `love' in Russian?
bonita, lo que se dice bonita, no es — she's not what you would call pretty
es el sábado; ni que decir tiene que estás invitado — it's on Saturday; you're invited, but that goes without saying
¿tendrá tiempo de hacerlo? - dice que sí — will he have time to do it? - he says he will
¿no lo encontró? - dice que no — didn't he find it? - no, he says he didn't
¿qué tal? ¿qué decís? — (RPl fam) hi, how are things? (colloq)
2)¿sabes qué me dijo? — do you know what he told me?; (expresando sorpresa, indignación, etc) do you know what he said to me?
fue algo espantoso, todo lo que te diga es poco — it was terrible, I can't begin to tell you how terrible
3)a) (expresando o transmitiendo órdenes, deseos, advertencias)decirle a alguien que + subj — to tell somebody to + inf
b)4) ( por escrito) to say¿qué dice aquí? — what does it say here?
5) ( llamar) to call6) (sugerir, comunicar)la forma de vestir dice mucho de una persona — the way someone dresses says a lot/tells you a lot about them
¿te dice algo ese nombre? — does that name mean anything to you?
7)8)¿qué quiere decir esta palabra? — what does this word mean?
¿qué quieres decir con eso? — what do you mean by that?
¿quieres decir que ya no te interesa? — do you mean (to say) that you're no longer interested?
9) (opinar, pensar) to think¿y los padres qué dicen? — what do her parents think of it?, how do her parents feel about it?
quién lo hubiera dicho! — who would have thought o believed it?
habría que regalarle algo, no sé, digo yo — we ought to buy her a present, well, I think so anyway
es muy fácil - si tú lo dices... — it's very easy - if you say so...
10) (en locs)a decir verdad — to tell you the truth, to be honest
2.con decirte que: no me lo perdonó nunca, con decirte que ni me saluda... he's never forgiven me, he won't even say hello to me; decir por decir: lo dijo por decir he didn't really mean it; es decir that is; mi cuñada, es decir la mujer de Rafael my sister-in-law, Rafael's wife that is; es mucho decir: es la mejor película del año - eso ya es mucho decir it's the best movie of the year - I wouldn't go that far; he dicho! that's that o final!; no me digas! no!, you're kidding o joking! (colloq); por así decirlo so to speak; que digamos: no es muy inteligente que digamos he's not exactly o he's hardly what you'd call intelligent; que no se diga! shame on you!; que no se diga que no somos capaces! I don't want people saying that we can't do it; y (ya) no digamos or (AmL) y no se diga: le cuestan mucho las matemáticas y no digamos la física he finds mathematics very difficult, and as for physics...; el qué dirán (fam): siempre le ha importado el qué dirán — she's always been worried what other people (might) think; ver tb dicho I
decir via) ( invitando a hablar)papá - dime, hijo — dad - yes, son?
quería pedirle un favor - usted dirá — I wanted to ask you a favor - certainly, go ahead
tome asiento, usted dirá — (frml) take a seat, and now, what can I do for you?
b) (Esp) ( al contestar el teléfono)3.¿diga? or ¿dígame? — hello?
decirse v prona) (refl) to say... to oneselfb) (recípr) to say.... to each otherc) (enf)* * *= declare, put, read, say, state, tell, volunteer, make + the point that, let + Nombre + know, let + it be known, observe, bid, reflect, utter, tender, hip, call + the tune.Ex: 24.17 declares Enter a body created or controlled by a government under its own name unless it belongs to one or more of the types listed in 24.18.
Ex: As one respondent from this end of the information spectrum put it, 'Context is all in the information world'.Ex: This error message is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and reads: DAWT008, 107, DFCR....Ex: In conclusion, it should not be necessary to say that instructions and guiding must be as brief as possible.Ex: Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex: Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.Ex: 'Anything wrong?' 'Oh, I'm okay, I guess,' volunteered Datto cautiously.Ex: However, they do make the very important point that the notation is not an essential part of the scheme.Ex: Then the secretary, having rallied herself, said forlornly 'I'll let him know you're here in a minute'.Ex: It can certainly be status-conferring to let it be known in social conversation that one has read the latest Fay Weldon book, but if the group one is in never reads Fay Weldon anyway and could not care less what she has written then the victory is a somewhat hollow one.Ex: 'All this is not very likely,' she observed at last, 'not only because of the strength of the selection process -- its imperviousness to proof before an arbitrator'.Ex: 'Sit down please,' he bade her.Ex: 'Now, you know, I could merely turn this over to the two division or all the department heads and let them decide,' reflected Bough.Ex: The ideal was forever etched in his consciousness from the day Crane uttered it: a good librarian working anywhere is a credit and benefit to libraries everywhere.Ex: 'Well,' Stanton tendered, 'one candidate clearly has the superior experience -- Kass'.Ex: He was aghast after having been hipped to the fact there are hookers on the Internet.Ex: As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.* ¡eso se dice pronto! = easier said than done.* ¿lo dices en broma? = you must be kidding!.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* arriesgarse a decir = hazard.* atreverse a decir = go + (as/so) far as to say.* aunque a decir verdad = Mind you.* aventurarse a decir = venture.* baste decir que = suffice (it) to say.* como dice el dicho = as the saying goes, so the saying goes.* como dice el refrán = as the saying goes, so the saying goes.* continuar diciendo = go on.* cumplir lo que se dice = live up to + Posesivo + claim.* decían las malas lenguas que = rumour had it that.* decir adiós = bid + Nombre + goodbye, bid + adieu, kiss + Nombre + goodbye, bid + farewell, wave + a bye.* decir adiós (a) = say + goodbye (to).* decir adiós al pasado = bid + farewell + to the past.* decir adiós con la mano = wave + goodbye.* decir adiós con un gesto = signal + goodbye.* decir a favor de = say in + favour of.* decir Algo = break + the news.* decir Algo a Alguien = let + Nombre + in on.* decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.* decir Algo que es obvio por sí mismo = state + the obvious.* decir balbuceando = splutter, sputter.* decir bolas = fib.* decir bromeando = quip.* decir chorradas = bullshit.* decir con desdén = sneer.* decir con desprecio = sneer.* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.* decir con mal humor = spit out.* decir con toda confianza = say in + full confidence.* decir con voz + Adjetivo = say in + a + Adjetivo + voice.* decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.* decir disparates = shoot off + at the mouth, talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir en confianza = confide.* decir en defensa de = say in + defence of.* decir entrecordamente = splurt out.* decir en voz alta = say + out loud, say in + a loud voice.* decir en voz baja = say under + Posesivo + breath, say in + a low voice, say in + a quiet voice.* decir + esperar = express + hope.* decir estupideces = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir gilipolleces = talk + nonsense, talk + rubbish, bullshit, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir humorísticamente = quip.* decir inesperadamente = blurt out, pipe.* decir la última palabra = hear + the final word, outface.* decir la verdad = tell + the truth, speak + the truth, come + clean.* decir la verdad sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* decir la verdad, toda la verdad y nada más que la verdad = to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.* decirlo = come out with + it.* decir lo que Uno piensa = speak up, speak out.* decir mentirijillas = fib.* decir mentirillas = fib.* decir mucho de Algo = speak + volumes.* decir pamplinas = bullshit.* decir + poseer = claim.* decir que Uno se siente cómodo con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno se siente confortable con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno siente lo que le ha pasado a Otra Persona = express + sympathy for.* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.* decir resoplando = snort.* decir sandeces = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, bullshit, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decirse = grapevine + carry + the story, make out to be, word + go (a)round.* decirse que = be reputed to.* decir suspirando = sigh.* decir tonterías = talk + rubbish, talk + nonsense, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* decir una grosería = make + rude remark.* demostrar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim.* dicen las malas lenguas que = rumour has it that.* digamos por ejemplo = let us say, say.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* el tiempo dirá = time will tell.* el tiempo lo dirá = only time will tell.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = catch + Posesivo + drift, get + Posesivo + drift.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hablar sin decir nada = waffle.* hacer lo que uno dice que es capaz de hacer = live up to + Posesivo + claim.* huelga decir = needless to say.* la gente dice que = rumour has it that.* ¿lo dices en broma? = you must be joking!.* me atrevo a decir = may I say.* ni que decir tiene que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* no decir nada = keep + quiet.* no decir nada a nadie = lips + seal.* no decir palabrotas = watch + Posesivo + mouth.* ¡no digas palabrotas! = watch your language!.* no hace falta decir que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.* no saber qué decir = be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* no ser tan bueno como se dice = not + it's cracked up to be.* para comenzar diremos que = to begin with.* para decir la verdad = to be honest.* por decirlo así = so to speak, in a manner of speaking.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.* por lo que dicen todos = by all accounts.* por no decir algo peor = to put it mildly.* por no decir nada de = to say nothing of.* por no decir nunca = if ever.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* predecible en cuanto a lo que dice = platitudinous.* probar lo que Uno dice = make + good + Posesivo + claim.* qué me dices de... = what about....* querer decir = mean.* quién iba a decir entonces que... = little did + Verbo + then that....* quién + Pronombre + iba a decir que... = little did + Pronombre + know that....* recalcar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.* resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.* se decía que = rumour had it that.* se dice = so the story goes.* se dice pronto, pero no es tan fácil = easier said than done.* se dice que = rumour has it that, the saying + be + that.* según se dice = reportedly, so the argument goes, reputedly.* sin decir nada = dumbly.* sin decir ni mú = as quiet as a mouse.* sin decir ni pío = as quiet as a mouse.* sin decir una palabra = without saying a word.* sin saber qué decir = nonplussed [nonplused].* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.* yo me atrevería a decir = dare I say.* * *1(manera de expresarse): en el decir popular in popular speech¿cientos de personas? — bueno, es un decir hundreds of people? — well, it's just a manner of speaking o a figure of speechsupongamos, es un decir, que … let's assume, just for the sake of argument, that …al decir de la gente, el clima está cambiando people say the climate is changingno son más que decires it's just talk■ decir (verbo transitivo)A decir: palabra, mentira etcB decirle algo a alguienC1 transmitiendo órdenes, deseos etc2 decir adiósD por escritoE llamarF sugerir, comunicarG decir misaH1 querer decir2 digo (al rectificar)I opinar, pensarJ en locuciones■ decir (verbo intransitivo)A1 invitando a hablar2 al contestar el teléfonoB decir bien/mal de■ decirse (verbo pronominal)1 reflexivo2 recíproco3 para enfatizarvtA ‹palabra/frase› to say; ‹mentira/verdad› to tell; ‹poema› to say, recite; ‹oración› to say[ para ejemplos con complemento indirecto ver división 2] ya dice `mamá' he says ‘mama’ nowno digas esas cosas, por favor please don't say things like that¿cómo pudiste decir semejante disparate? how could you say such a stupid thing o make such a stupid comment?no me dejó decir ni una palabra he didn't let me get a word in edgeways¿eso lo dices por mí? are you referring to me?no sé qué decir … un millón de gracias I don't know what to say … thank you very much indeed¡qué callado estás! ¡no dices nada! you're very quiet, you've hardly said a word!¡no lo dirás en serio! you can't be serious!¡no irás a decir que no lo sabías! don't try and tell me you didn't know!dijo que sí con la cabeza he nodded—no puedo hacer nada —dijo Juan there is nothing I can do, said Juan o Juan saidcomo dice el refrán/mi abuela as the saying goes/as my grandmother sayslo dijeron por la radio they said it o it was announced on the radiono eran ricos, digamos que vivían bien I don't mean they were rich, let's just say they lived welldicen que de joven fue muy guapa they say she was very beautiful when she was youngdicen que es el hombre más rico del país he is said to be the richest man in the country¿qué se dice? — gracias/por favor what do you say? — thank you/pleaseno se dice `andé', se dice `anduve' it isn't `andé', it's `anduve'¡eso no se dice! you mustn't say that!¿cómo se dice `te quiero' en ruso? how do you say `I love you' in Russian?, what's the Russian for `I love you'?bonita, lo que se dice bonita, no es she's not what you would call prettyestoy harta, lo que se dice harta ¿me oyes? I'm fed up, absolutely fed up, do you hear?eso se dice pronto, pero no es tan fácil that's easier said than donepalatal: dícese del sonido cuya articulación … palatal: of, relating to or denoting a sound articulated …es el sábado; ni que decir tiene que estás invitado it's on Saturday; you're invited, of course, but that goes without saying o but I don't need to tell you thathaberlo dicho antes why didn't you say so before?, you might have said so before!¿tendrá tiempo de hacerlo? — dice que sí will he have time to do it? — he says he will¿no lo encontró? — dice que no didn't he find it? — no, he says he didn'tdigan lo que digan no matter what people say, whatever people sayBdecirle algo a algn to tell sb stheso no es lo que me dijo a mí that's not what he told me, that's not what he said to me¿sabes qué me dijo? do you know what he told me?; (expresando sorpresa, indignación, etc) do you know what he said to me?se lo voy a decir a papá I'm going to tell Dadhoy nos dicen el resultado they're going to give us the result todayme dijo una mentira he told me a lie, he lied to meAndrés me dijo lo de tu hermano Andrés told me about your brother¡a mí me lo vas a decir! you're telling me!, you don't have to tell me!¿sabes lo que te digo? por mí que se muera look, as far as I'm concerned he can drop dead! ( colloq)¿no te digo? éste se cree que yo soy la sirvienta see what I mean? he thinks I'm his servant¿no te digo or no te estoy diciendo que hasta le pega? I'm telling you, he even hits her!¿tú qué me aconsejas? — ¿qué quieres que te diga? tienes que tomar tú la decisión what do you think I should do? — well, to be quite frank o honest, I think you have to decide for yourselfya te decía yo que no era verdad I told you it wasn't true, didn't I?fue algo espantoso, todo lo que te diga es poco it was terrible, I just can't describe it o I can't begin to tell youhace mal tiempo en verano, y no te digo nada en invierno … in summer the weather's bad, and as for the winter …¡no me digas que no es precioso! isn't it beautiful?a lo mejor te ofrecen el puesto ¿quién te dice? (CS); you never know, they might offer you the jobme resultó ¿cómo te diría? … violento I found it … how shall I put it? o I don't know … rather embarrassing¡ya me dirás qué le cuesta escribirnos una carta! I mean, surely it's not too much trouble for him to write us a letterno te creas todo lo que te dicen don't believe everything people tell you o everything you heardime con quién andas y te diré quién eres you can judge a man by the company he keepsC1(transmitiendo órdenes, deseos, advertencias): ¡porque lo digo yo! because I say so!a mí nadie me dice lo que tengo que hacer nobody tells me what to doharás lo que yo diga you'll do as I saymanda decir mi mamá que si le puede prestar el martillo ( AmL); mom says can she borrow your hammer?Fernando pregunta si puede venir con nosotros — dile que sí Fernando wants to know if he can come with us — yes, tell him he can o say yesdecir QUE + SUBJ:dice papá que vayas Dad wants youdice que llames cuando llegues she says (you are) to phone when you get theredijo que tuviéramos cuidado she said to be careful, she said we should be carefuldecirle a algn QUE + SUBJ to tell sb to + INFdiles que empiecen tell them to startle dije que no lo hiciera I told him not to do itnos dijeron que esperáramos they told us o we were told to waitte digo que vengas aquí enseguida I said, come here at once2decir adiós to say goodbyevino a decirme adiós she came to say goodbye (to me)di adiós a tu vida de estudiante that's the end of your student days, you'd better say goodbye to your student days¿se lo prestaste? ¡ya le puedes decir adiós! you mean you lent it to him? well, you can kiss that goodbye! ( colloq)D (por escrito) to say¿qué dice aquí? what does it say here?el diario no dice nada sobre el asunto there's nothing in the paper about itE (llamar) to callle dicen `Dumbo' por las orejas they call him `Dumbo' because of his earsse llama Rosario pero le dicen Charo her name is Rosario but people call her Charono me digas de usted there's no need to call me `usted'F(sugerir, comunicar): la forma de vestir dice mucho de una persona the way someone dresses says a lot o tells you a lot about themel tiempo lo dirá time will tellpor afuera la casa no dice nada the house doesn't look much from the outsideel poema no me dice nada the poem doesn't do anything for mealgo me decía que no iba a ser fácil something told me it wasn't going to be easy¿te dice algo ese nombre? does that name mean anything to you?la tarta estaba diciendo cómeme the cake was just asking to be eatenGdecir misa to say massH1querer decir to mean¿qué quiere decir esta palabra? what does this word mean?¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?no entendiste lo que quise decir you didn't understand what I meant¿quieres decir que ya no te interesa? do you mean (to say) that you're no longer interested?sólo quería decirte que … I just wanted to say that …2digo (al rectificar) I meanel presupuesto asciende a diez mil, digo cien mil de euros we have a budget of ten thousand, (sorry,) I mean a hundred thousand eurosI (opinar, pensar) to think¿y los padres qué dicen? what do her parents think of it?, how do her parents feel about it?podríamos ir mañana ¿tú qué dices? we could go tomorrow, what do you think?¡quién lo hubiera dicho! who would have thought o believed it?podría haber mencionado al resto del equipo, vamos, digo yo … he could have mentioned the rest of the team … well I'd have thought so, anywayhabría que regalarle algo, no sé, digo yo we ought to buy her a present, well, I think so anywayes muy fácil — si tú lo dices … it's very easy — if you say so …J ( en locuciones):a decir verdad to tell you the truth, to be honestcomo quien dice so to speakel nuevo tren está, como quien dice, a la vuelta de la esquina the new train is, so to speak o to coin a phrase, just around the cornerla granja es, como quien dice, la razón de su vida I suppose you could say the farm is his whole reason for livingcon decirte que: no me lo perdonó nunca, con decirte que ni me saluda … he's never forgiven me, he won't even say hello to medecir por decir: lo dijo por decir he didn't really mean it¡digo! ( Esp fam): ¡qué calor hace! — ¡digo! it's so hot! — you can say that again o I'll say! ( colloq)es decir that ismi cuñada, es decir la mujer de Rafael my sister-in-law, Rafael's wife that isno sé si voy a poder ir — es decir que no vas a ir I don't know if I'll be able to go — you mean you're not goinges mucho decir: es la mejor película del año — eso ya es mucho decir it's the best movie of the year — I wouldn't go that far¡he dicho! that's that!, that's final!lo mismo digo: mucho gusto en conocerle — lo mismo digo pleased to meet you — pleased to meet you o likewise¡qué alegría verte! — lo mismo digo it's great to see you! — and you o you too¡no me digas! no!, you're kidding o joking! ( colloq)¿sabes que se casa Lola? — ¡no me digas! do you know Lola's getting married? — no! o you're joking! o really? o never!por así decirlo so to speakes, por así decirlo, el alma-máter de la empresa he is, so to speak o as it were, the driving force behind the companyque digamos: no es muy inteligente que digamos he's not exactly o he's hardly what you'd call intelligent¿qué me dices?: saqué el primer puesto ¿qué me dices? I came first, how about that then?¿y qué me dices de lo de Carlos? and what about Carlos then?¿sabes que lo van a derribar? — ¿qué me dices? do you know they're going to demolish it? — what? o you're kidding!¡que no se diga! shame on you!¿te ganó un niño de seis años? ¡que no se diga! you were beaten by a six-year-old child? shame on you!¡que no se diga que no somos capaces! I don't want people saying that we can't do itse dice pronto no lesscostó $20.000 ¡se dice pronto! it cost $20,000, which is no mean sumlleva dos meses enferma, que se dice pronto she has been ill for two months, and that's a long time¡y que lo digas! ( Esp); you can say that again!, you're telling me!, don't I know it!y (ya) no digamos or ( AmL) y no se diga: le cuestan mucho las matemáticas y no digamos la física he finds mathematics very difficult, and as for physics …el/la que te dije ( fam hum); you-know-whoel qué dirán ( fam): siempre le ha importado el qué dirán she's always been worried what other people (might) think¿por qué te preocupa tanto el qué dirán? why do you worry about what people will o might say?■ decirviA1(invitando a hablar): papá — dime, hijo dad — yes, son?tome asiento — gracias — usted dirá ( frml); take a seat — thank you — now, what can I do for you?2Bdecir bien/mal de algn/algo: sus trabajos dicen bien de él his work has created a good impressionla manera en que se comportó no dice muy bien de él the way he behaved doesn't show him in a very good light o doesn't say very much for him■ decirse1 ( reflexivo) to say to oneselfse dijo que no lo volvería a hacer he said to himself o he told himself that he wouldn't do it againme dije para mis adentros que allí había gato encerrado I said o thought to myself, there's something fishy going on here2 ( recíproco) to say to each otherse decían secretos al oído they were whispering secrets to each otherse dijeron de todo they called each other every name under the sun3 ( enf):tú hazme caso que yo sé lo que me digo you listen to me, I know what I'm talking aboutno sé para qué me preguntas, si tú te lo dices todo I don't know why you're asking me, you seem to have all the answers* * *
decir 1 sustantivo masculino:◊ ¿cientos de personas? — bueno, es un decir hundreds of people? — well, figuratively speaking
decir 2 ( conjugate decir) verbo transitivo
1
‹mentira/verdad› to tell;
para ejemplos con complemento indirecto ver división 2
¿eso lo dices por mí? are you referring to me?;
¡no lo dirás en serio! you can't be serious!;
dijo que sí con la cabeza he nodded;
no se dice `andé', se dice `anduve' it isn't `andé', it's `anduve';
¡eso no se dice! you mustn't say that!;
¿cómo se dice `amor' en ruso? how do you say `love' in Russian?;
¿lo encontró? — dice que sí/no did he find it? — he says he did/he didn'tb)
2 decirle algo a algn to tell sb sth;◊ voy a decirle a papá que … I'm going to tell Dad …;
¡ya te lo decía yo! I told you so!
3a) (expresando órdenes, deseos, advertencias):◊ ¡porque lo digo yo! because I say so!;
harás lo que yo diga you'll do as I say;
dice que llames cuando llegues she says (you are) to phone when you get there;
dijo que tuviéramos cuidado she said to be careful;
diles que empiecen tell them to start;
le dije que no lo hiciera I told him not to do itb)
4
◊ ¿y los padres qué dicen? what do her parents think of it?, how do her parents feel about it?;
¡quién lo hubiera dicho! who would have thought o believed it?;
es muy fácil — si tú lo dices … it's very easy — if you say so …b) (sugerir, comunicar):
¿te dice algo ese nombre? does that name mean anything to you?
5
¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?
6 ( en locs)
como quien dice so to speak;
es decir that is;
¡he dicho! that's that o final!;
ni que decir tiene que … it goes without saying that …;
¡no me digas! no!, you're kidding o joking! (colloq);
por así decirlo so to speak;
el qué dirán (fam) what other people (might) think;
ver tb dicho 1
verbo intransitivoa) ( invitando a hablar):
quería pedirle un favor — usted dirá I wanted to ask you a favor — certainly, go ahead
decirse verbo pronominal
decir
I m (dicho, sentencia) saying: es sólo un decir, it's just a manner of speaking
II verbo transitivo
1 to say: está diciendo una mentira/la verdad, she's telling a lie/the truth
no dijo nada, he said nothing
2 (con complemento indirecto) to tell: no le dije mi opinión, I didn't tell him my opinion
les dijo que esperaran un rato, she told them to wait for a while
3 (opinar, afirmar, proponer) ¿qué me dices de mi nuevo corte de pelo?, what do you think of my new haircut?, te digo que es una extravagancia, I think it's quite weird
yo digo que vayamos a Cuenca, I suggest going to Cuenca
4 (suscitar interés, una idea) to mean, appeal: ese libro no me dice nada, that book doesn't appeal to me
¿le dice algo esta cara?, does this face mean anything to you?
5 (mostrar, indicar) to say, show: lo que hizo dice mucho en su favor, what he did says a lot for him
su cara de decepción lo dice todo, his long face says it all
♦ Locuciones: Tel Esp diga o dígame, hello?
digamos, let's say
digo yo, in my opinion
el qué dirán, what people will say
es decir, that is (to say)
ni que decir tiene, needless to say
no decir esta boca es mía, not to say a word
¡no me digas!, really!
por así decirlo, as it were o so to speak
querer decir, to mean
¡y que lo digas!, you bet! ➣ Ver nota en mean
¿To tell o to say?
Observa que to tell menciona a la persona a la cual va dirigida una frase: Dime tu nombre. Tell me your name. Les dijo que se fueran. He told them to go away.
Por el contrario, to say se centra en el contenido del mensaje, sin importarnos a quién va dirigido: ¿Qué has dicho? What did you say? Dijo que sí. He said yes. ➣ Ver nota en tell.
' decir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- amén
- amohinarse
- año
- apéndice
- atinar
- bala
- barbaridad
- bastante
- burrada
- callar
- chorrada
- colmo
- comenzar
- confiar
- cosa
- declarar
- delirar
- descargo
- despedirse
- dilucidar
- disparate
- entender
- excusada
- excusado
- flexible
- fluir
- ir
- haber
- hablar
- holgar
- honestamente
- hoy
- lengua
- maravilla
- mu
- nada
- obviedad
- pelagatos
- pío
- precisamente
- puño
- querer
- rezar
- restar
- rey
- saciedad
- señor
- significar
- soltar
English:
ablaze
- abuse
- afraid
- anything
- bid
- bite back
- blurt out
- buzz off
- caller
- clear off
- dash off
- devil
- dinner
- distinctly
- drone
- enjoy
- eventual
- ever
- few
- flatter
- flounder
- fortune
- gasp out
- get
- get at
- go
- go on
- hand
- heart
- hotly
- i.e.
- keep in
- know
- lip
- loss
- mean
- mention
- mildly
- mind
- miserably
- mouth
- move
- need
- needless
- neither
- no
- nonsense
- O
- occasion
- oops!
* * *♦ vt1. [en general] to say;siempre digo lo que pienso I always say what I think;es muy callado, nunca dice nada he's very quiet, he never says anything o a word;¿qué dice la etiqueta? what does the label say?;no digas tonterías don't talk nonsense;no digas tacos delante de los niños don't swear in front of the children;lo dijo en broma she meant it as a joke;¿quién te lo ha dicho? who told you that?;me da igual lo que diga la gente I don't care what people say;al decir esto, se marchó with these words o with that, he left;no sabía qué decir I didn't know what to say, I was lost for words;decir que sí/no to say yes/no;dice que no viene she says (that) she's not coming;como dice el refrán,… as the saying goes,…;dicen que va a ser un verano muy seco they say it's going to be a very dry summer;¡díjolo Blas, punto redondo! sure, whatever!, yes, sure!;donde dije digo, digo Diego: ayer dijiste que me lo dejarías – sí, pero no puedo – ya, donde dije digo, digo Diego yesterday you told me you'd lend it to me – yes, but I can't now – you're always saying one thing one minute and another the next2. [contar] to tell;se lo voy a decir a la profesora I'm going to tell the teacher;no se lo digas a nadie don't breathe a word of it to anyone;¿qué quieres que te diga? what do you want me to say?, what can I say?;ya te lo había dicho yo, es demasiado caro I told you it's too expensive;decir la verdad to tell the truth;decir mentiras to tell lies;pregunta si le dejas salir – dile que sí/no she wants to know if she can go out – tell her she can/can't;quiere saber si hemos terminado – dile que sí/no he wants to know if we've finished – tell him we have/haven't;dile que estoy ocupado tell him I'm busy;dígame lo que pasó tell me what happened;eso no es lo que me dijo a mí that's not what she told me;tengo que hacerte una pregunta – dime I need to ask you a question – go ahead;dígame en qué puedo ayudarle what can I do for you?3. [ordenar] to tell;la ley dice que es obligatorio el uso del casco according to the law, it is compulsory to wear a crash helmet, the law says that it is compulsory to wear a crash helmet;decir a alguien que haga algo to tell sb to do sth;haz lo que te digan y no protestes do as you're told and don't complain;dile que venga tell her to come;nos dijeron que nos fuéramos they told us to go away;lo vas a hacer porque lo digo yo you'll do it because I say so4. [recitar] [de memoria] to recite;[leyendo] to read5. [revelar] to tell, to show;eso lo dice todo that says it all;decir mucho (en favor) de to say a lot for;sus ropas dicen bastante sobre su situación económica her clothes say a lot about her financial situation;su violenta reacción dice mucho sobre su personalidad his violent reaction tells us o reveals a lot about his personality6. [llamar] to call;me dicen Paco they call me Paco;le dicen la carretera de la muerte they call it the road of death7. [asegurar] to tell, to assure;te digo que ella no está mintiendo I tell you o assure you (that) she isn't lying;dice que llegará mañana sin falta she says (that) she'll definitely arrive tomorrow8. [en frases]a decir verdad, no me apetece nada ir a la boda to tell (you) the truth o to be honest, I don't really feel like going to the wedding;como quien no dice nada as if it were nothing;olvídalo, como si no hubiera dicho nada forget I ever mentioned it;con decirte que me marché a los diez minutos, te puedes imaginar como fue la fiesta if I tell you that I left after ten minutes, you can imagine what the party was like;cualquiera diría que no le dan de comer en casa anyone would o you'd think she never gets fed at home;decir para sí to say to oneself;decir por decir to talk for the sake of talking;no te lo tomes en serio, lo dijo por decir don't take it seriously, she didn't really mean it;decirle a alguien cuatro verdades to tell sb a few home truths;es decir that is, that's to say;aracnofobia, es decir miedo a las arañas arachnophobia, that is o that's to say, fear of spiders;tengo otra cita – es decir, que no vendrás a la inauguración I've got another engagement – you mean o in other words you're not coming to the opening ceremony;encantado de conocerte – lo mismo digo pleased to meet you – likewise;tu primer examen estaba muy mal, y lo mismo digo del segundo you did very poorly in your first exam, and the same goes for the second one;ni que decir tiene needless to say;¿sabías que Santiago se ha casado? – ¡no me digas! did you know that Santiago got married? – no! o never!;¡no me digas que no te gusta! don't tell me you don't like it!;el tenis/este cuadro no me dice nada tennis/this picture doesn't do anything for me;no hay más que decir that's all there is to it, that's that;(o) mejor dicho or rather;por más que digas, no le veo nada especial a esta ciudad whatever you say, I don't see what's so special about this city;por decirlo así, por así decirlo in other words, so to speak;RP Fam¿qué decís? how are you doing?, how are things?;preocuparse por el qué dirán to worry about what people will say;no está lloviendo mucho que digamos it's not exactly raining hard;él no es muy inteligente que digamos he isn't what you'd call intelligent;ha sufrido un infarto – ¡qué me dices! she's had a heart attack – no! o surely not!;¡quién lo diría! tan rico y sin embargo tan humilde who would have thought it, such a rich person and yet so humble!;tardarán en construirlo cinco años, ¡se dice pronto! they're going to take five years, no less, to build it!;yo lo hago en cinco minutos – eso se dice pronto, no sabes lo difícil que es I'll have it done in five minutes – that's easily said, you've no idea how difficult it is;si tú lo dices if you say so;¡tú lo has dicho! you said it!;Esp¡y que lo digas! you can say that again!;no le gusta el pescado y no digamos el pollo she doesn't like fish, to say nothing of chicken♦ vicomo quien dice, como si dijéramos so to speak;es, como si dijéramos, una mezcla de danza y teatro it's a sort of mixture of dance and theatre;es, como quien dice, el alma de la empresa he is, so to speak, the soul of the company;Esp¿diga?, ¿dígame? [al teléfono] hello?;Fam¡digo! [¡ya lo creo!] of course!;[¡madre mía!] I say!;tenemos muchas ganas de ir de vacaciones, y nuestros hijos, no digamos we can't wait to go on holiday, and as for our children…* * *<part dicho>I v/t1 say; ( contar) tell;decir misa say mass;decir que sí say yes;decir que no say no;se dice que … they say that …, it’s said that …;diga lo que diga whatever he says;¿qué quieres que te diga? what do you expect me to say?;para sí say to o.s.:querer decir mean;es decir in other words;dar que decir set people talking;ni que decir tiene (que) it goes without saying (that);por así decirlo so to speak;ya es decir that’s saying something;que ya es decir which is really something;es mucho decir that’s saying a lot:¡quién hubiera dicho que María se iba casar! who would have thought that Maria would get married!;dicho y hecho no sooner said than done;mejor dicho or rather;dicho sea de paso incidentally;está dicho, lo dicho as I have already said4:no es rico, que digamos let’s say he’s not rich;¡no me digas! you’re kidding!;¡dímelo a mí! tell me about it!, you’re telling me!;como quien dice so to speak;y que lo digas you bet;¿y qué me dices de …? so what do you think of …?;usted dirá how can I help you?;ya decía yo que iba a acabar mal I knew it would end badly;¡quién lo diría! who would believe it!;¡cualquiera diría que tiene setenta años! who would have thought he was seventy!, you wouldn’t think o believe he was seventy!II v/i:¡diga!, ¡dígame! EspTELEC helloIII m saying;es un decir it’s just a figure of speech* * *decir {23} vt1) : to saydice que no quiere ir: she says she doesn't want to go2) : to telldime lo que estás pensando: tell me what you're thinking3) : to speak, to talkno digas tonterías: don't talk nonsense4) : to callme dicen Rosy: they call me Rosy5)es decir : that is to say6)querer decir : to mean* * *decir1 n sayingdecir2 vb¿qué ha dicho? what did he say?¿cómo se dice "biblioteca" en inglés? how do you say "biblioteca" in English?3. (para dar órdenes) to tell4. (llamar) to callle dicen "Chapi" people call him "Chapi"es decir that is / that is to say -
17 nun
I Adv.1. (jetzt) now; von nun an from now on, henceforth förm.; (seitdem) from that time (onwards); was nun? what now ( oder next)?; was sagst du nun? what do you say to that (then)?; nun sag bloß... umg. don’t say..., you don’t mean to say...; nun erst sah er... only then did he see...; nun gerade! (jetzt erst recht!) you just watch me!2. (also) zur Einleitung oder Fortsetzung der Rede: well; nun denn! aufmunternd: come on, then; nun ja zögernd: well(, you see); nun gut! all right3. fragend: nun? well?; (wie geht’s?) well, how are things?; wenn er nun...? what if he...?; hältst du das nun für richtig? so do you think that’s for the best?; kommst du nun mit oder nicht? so are you coming or not?; wenn sie das nun Mutter gesagt hat? what if she’s told mother?4. (eben, halt): so ist das nun that’s just the way it is; da es nun einmal so ist since ( oder being as) that’s the way it is; das mag ich nun einmal nicht I just don’t like it5. verstärkend: ist sie nun verheiratet oder nicht? so is she married or isn’t she?; und so was nennt sich nun Fachmann! umg. and he calls himself an expert!; das ist nun wirklich nicht zu viel verlangt that really isn’t asking too much; da hat man nun ein Leben lang geschuftet and to think that I etc. have slaved all my etc. life for that; er mag nun kommen oder nicht whether he comes or not; siehe auch jetzt* * *at present; now* * *[nuːn]1. adv1) (= jetzt) nowvon nún an — from now on, as of now, from here on in
nún, da er da ist, können wir anfangen — now that he's here we can get started
nún erst, erst nún — only now
nún ist aber genug! — now that's enough
nún endlich — (now) at last
was nún? — what now?
2) (= danach) thennún erst ging er — only then did he go
3)ich bin nún eben dumm — I'm just stupid, that's all
er will nún mal nicht — he simply doesn't want to
wir hatten uns nún eben entschlossen zu gehen... — after all, we had decided to go...
dann muss ich das nún wohl tun! — then I'll just have to do it
nún, wenns unbedingt sein muss — well, if I/you etc really must
nún, du hast ja recht, wenn du das sagst, aber... — well or OK (inf) or fair enough (inf) what you say is true but...
das ist nún (ein)mal so — that's just the way things are
nún ja or gut, aber... — all right or OK (inf) but...
nún ja — well yes
nún gut — (well) all right, (well) OK (inf)
nún, meinetwegen —
er mag nún wollen oder nicht (liter) — whether he wants to or not or no
nún gerade erst!, nún erst recht! — just for that (I'll do it)!
nún taten wirs erst recht nicht — just because they/he/she etc said/did that, we didn't do it
4) (Folge) nowdas hast du nún davon! — (it) serves you right
5) (Aufforderung) come on, go onnún denn (geh) — well then
nún, wirds bald? (inf) — come on then, hurry up then
6) (bei Fragen) wellnún? — well?
7) (beschwichtigend) come on2. conj (obs)since (that (obs, now that* * *1) (expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) come3) (used when re-starting a conversation, starting an explanation etc: Do you remember John Watson? Well, he's become a teacher.) well* * *[ˈnu:n]I. adv1. (jetzt) nowdas hat er \nun davon it serves him rightwas \nun? what now?von \nun an from now on2. (dann) then\nun erst bemerkte er sie only then did he notice her3. (na ja) well4. (eben) justes ist \nun [ein]mal so that's the way it isich will \nun mal nicht im Norden Urlaub machen! but I just don't want to go on holiday in the north!Mathematik liegt ihr \nun mal nicht maths just isn't her thingwas hilft's, hier wird \nun mal so verfahren what can you do? that's the way things are done around here5. (etwa) wellhat sich die Mühe \nun gelohnt? well, was it worth the trouble?6. (gleichgültig ob)er mag \nun einverstanden sein oder nicht whether he agrees or notwar es \nun wirklich so schlimm mit der Prüfung? so, was the exam really so bad then?ob es \nun auch sein kann, dass einfach eine Verwechslung vorliegt? could it be then that there is simply some mistake?8. (aber)wenn sie sich \nun wirklich etwas angetan hat? what if she has really done sth to herself?9.▶ \nun gut [o schön] alright, all right▶ \nun ja well▶ \nun ja [o gut], aber... well yes, but...▶ \nun, \nun! now, now!\nun der Vorhang gefallen war, konnte der Intendant erleichtert aufatmen now that the curtain was down, the director was able to heave a sigh of relief* * *1.Adverb now2.nun, wo sie krank ist — now [that] she's ill
Partikel nownun gib schon her! — now hand it over!
so ist das nun [einmal/mal] — that's just the way it is or things are
nun gut od. schön — [well,] all right
nun, nun! — now, come on
ja nun! — oh, well!; nun? well?
nun ja... — well, yes...
* * *A. adv1. (jetzt) now;was nun? what now ( oder next)?;was sagst du nun? what do you say to that (then)?;nun sag bloß … umg don’t say …, you don’t mean to say …;nun erst sah er … only then did he see …;nun gerade! (jetzt erst recht!) you just watch me!2. (also) zur Einleitung oder Fortsetzung der Rede: well;nun denn! aufmunternd: come on, then;nun gut! all right3. fragend:nun? well?; (wie geht’s?) well, how are things?;wenn er nun …? what if he …?;hältst du das nun für richtig? so do you think that’s for the best?;kommst du nun mit oder nicht? so are you coming or not?;wenn sie das nun Mutter gesagt hat? what if she’s told mother?4. (eben, halt):so ist das nun that’s just the way it is;da es nun einmal so ist since ( oder being as) that’s the way it is;das mag ich nun einmal nicht I just don’t like it5. verstärkend:ist sie nun verheiratet oder nicht? so is she married or isn’t she?;und so was nennt sich nun Fachmann! umg and he calls himself an expert!;das ist nun wirklich nicht zu viel verlangt that really isn’t asking too much;da hat man nun ein Leben lang geschuftet and to think that I etc have slaved all my etc life for that;B. konj obs:nun (da) now that, since* * *1.Adverb now2.nun, wo sie krank ist — now [that] she's ill
Partikel nowso ist das nun [einmal/mal] — that's just the way it is or things are
nun gut od. schön — [well,] all right
nun, nun! — now, come on
ja nun! — oh, well!; nun? well?
nun ja... — well, yes...
nun denn! — (also gut) well, all right!; (also los) well then
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18 venir
v.1 to come.venir a/de hacer algo to come to do something/from doing somethingvenir de algo to come from something (proceder, derivarse)venir a alguien con algo to come to somebody with somethingno me vengas con exigencias don't come to me making demandsel año que viene next yearUna persona vino A person came.2 to arrive.vino a las doce he arrived at twelve o'clock3 to be.su foto viene en primera página his photo is o appears on the front pageel texto viene en inglés the text is in Englishvienen en todos los tamaños they come in every sizelas anchoas vienen en lata anchovies come in tinsElla venía cantando por la calle She was singing in the street.4 to receive.Me vino un telegrama I received a telegram.5 to come up, to blow up.6 to be the host for.Nos vinieron tres personas We were the host for three people.7 to come to.Nos vino una idea An idea came to us.* * *Present IndicativePast IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to come2) arrive3) fit4) follow, come after•* * *Para las expresiones venir al caso, venir de lejos, venir a las manos, venir a menos, venir a pelo, venir de perlas, venirse abajo, venirse encima, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (a un lugar) to come¡ven acá o aquí! — come (over) here!
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¿y todo esto a quéviene? — what's all this in aid of?¿a qué vienen tantos llantos? — what's all this crying about?
¿y ahora a qué vienes? — what do you want now?
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hacer venir a algn, le hicieron venir desde Londres — they had him come (all the way) from Londonhicieron venir al médico — they sent for the doctor, they called out the doctor
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venir (a) por algn/algo — to come for sb/sthvinieron (a) por el enfermo — they came to pick up the patient, they came for the patient
han venido (a) por el coche — they've come to pick up the car, they've come for the car
venirle a algn con —
2) (=volver)¡enseguida o ahora vengo! — I'll be right back! *
cuando vinimos de las vacaciones todo estaba sucio — when we got back from our holiday everything was dirty
3) (=estar) to be4) (=ocurrir) to comela guerra y todo lo que vino después — the war and everything that happened o came afterwards
ahora viene lo mejor de la película — this is the best bit in the film, the best bit in the film is coming up now
- estar a verlas venir5) venir de (=provenir) to come from6) (=sobrevenir)7) (=quedar)este puesto de trabajo me viene grande o ancho — this job is beyond me, this job is too much for me
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venir bien, ¿te viene bien el sábado? — is Saturday all right for you?•
venir mal, mañana me viene mal — tomorrow is inconvenient8) por venir(=futuro)las generaciones por venir — future generations, generations to come
que viene (=próximo) next venga a (con sentido reiterativo)lo peor está por venir — the worst is yet o still to come
yo no tenía dinero y el niño venga a pedir chucherías — I didn't have any money and my boy was always o forever asking for little treats
tenía mucha prisa y los periodistas venga a preguntas — I was in a real hurry and the journalists wouldn't stop asking questions
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vino a parar o dar a la cárcel — he ended up in jail
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venir a ser, viene a ser 84 en total — it comes to 84 all togetherviene a ser lo mismo — it comes to o amounts to the same thing
b) [+ gerund]c) [+ participio]venía hecho polvo — *he was shattered *
10) ¡venga!( Esp) *¡venga, vámonos! — come on, let's go!
¡venga, una canción! — let's have a song!
préstame cinco euros, venga — go on, lend me five euros
-¿quieres que lo hagamos juntos? -¡venga! — "shall we do it together?" - "come on, then"
-¡hasta luego! -¡venga! — "see you later!" - "O.K.!" o"right!"
¡venga ya, no seas pesado! — come on, don't be such a bore!
-me ha tocado la lotería -¡venga ya! — "I've won the lottery" - "you're kidding! *"
2.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( a un lugar) to comevine en tren/avión — I came by train/plane
¿a qué vino? — what did he come by o around for?
¿ha venido el electricista? — has the electrician been?
venir por or (Esp) a por alguien/algo — to come for somebody/something, come to pick somebody/something up
venir a + inf — to come to + inf
b) ( volver) to come backno vengas tarde — don't be late home o back
c) ( salir)venir con algo: me vino con un cuento he came up with some excuse; no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands; no me vengas con eso ahora don't give me that (colloq); y ahora viene con que necesita el doble — and now he says he needs double
d) ( sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me vino una gripe — I came o went down with flu
me vinieron unas ganas de reír... — I felt like bursting out laughing
2)a) ( tener lugar)¿qué viene después de las noticias? — what's on after the news?
b) ( indicando procedencia)¿a qué viene eso? — why do you say that?
¿a qué vienen esos gritos? — what's all the shouting about?
c) ( indicando presentación) to comed) ( estar incluido)3) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( quedar) (+ compl)b) ( convenir) (+ compl)¿te viene bien a las ocho? — is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?
4) (como aux)a)venir a + inf: esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this confirms my suspicions; vendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30; el precio viene a ser el mismo — the price works out (about) the same
b)2.venir + ger: hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along; viene trabajando aquí desde hace muchos años — he has been working here for many years
venirse v pron (enf)a) ( a un lugar) to come¿te vienes al parque? — are you coming to the park?
venirse abajo — persona to go to pieces; techo to fall in, collapse; estante to collapse; ilusiones to go up in smoke; proyectos to fall through
b) ( volver) to come back* * *= come.Ex. This article urges children's librarians to attack 'aliteracy' (lack of a desire to read) as well as illiteracy by taking programmes, e.g. story hours, to children who do not come to libraries.----* ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.* ir y venir = come and go.* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = be a blessing in disguise.* Nombre/Pronombre + vino como anillo al dedo = it worked out beautifully for + Nombre/Pronombre.* no venir al caso = be immaterial.* no venir mal + Infinitivo = not hurt to + Infinitivo.* que viene = incoming.* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.* sin venir a cuento = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.* sin venir a pelo = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.* ven aquí = come over here.* venir a continuación de + Nombre = come in + Posesivo + footsteps.* venir a la mente = spring to + mind.* venir al mundo = come into + the world.* venir a menos = retrench.* venir aquí = come over.* venir a ser lo mismo que = amount to + the same thing as.* venir bien = be none the worse for (that), suit + best.* venir como anillo al dedo = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be right as rain, fit + the bill, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir con = come with.* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir de mucho tiempo atrás = go back + a long way.* venir de perilla = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir en son de paz = come in + peace.* venir instintivamente a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* venir justo después de = come on + the heels of.* venirle Algo grande a Alguien = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* venirle a Uno a la mente = come to + mind.* venir muy bien = fit + the bill.* venir por naturaleza a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* venirse abajo = break down, tumble down, tumble, fall + apart.* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* verse venir = be on the cards.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( a un lugar) to comevine en tren/avión — I came by train/plane
¿a qué vino? — what did he come by o around for?
¿ha venido el electricista? — has the electrician been?
venir por or (Esp) a por alguien/algo — to come for somebody/something, come to pick somebody/something up
venir a + inf — to come to + inf
b) ( volver) to come backno vengas tarde — don't be late home o back
c) ( salir)venir con algo: me vino con un cuento he came up with some excuse; no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands; no me vengas con eso ahora don't give me that (colloq); y ahora viene con que necesita el doble — and now he says he needs double
d) ( sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me vino una gripe — I came o went down with flu
me vinieron unas ganas de reír... — I felt like bursting out laughing
2)a) ( tener lugar)¿qué viene después de las noticias? — what's on after the news?
b) ( indicando procedencia)¿a qué viene eso? — why do you say that?
¿a qué vienen esos gritos? — what's all the shouting about?
c) ( indicando presentación) to comed) ( estar incluido)3) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( quedar) (+ compl)b) ( convenir) (+ compl)¿te viene bien a las ocho? — is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?
4) (como aux)a)venir a + inf: esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this confirms my suspicions; vendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30; el precio viene a ser el mismo — the price works out (about) the same
b)2.venir + ger: hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along; viene trabajando aquí desde hace muchos años — he has been working here for many years
venirse v pron (enf)a) ( a un lugar) to come¿te vienes al parque? — are you coming to the park?
venirse abajo — persona to go to pieces; techo to fall in, collapse; estante to collapse; ilusiones to go up in smoke; proyectos to fall through
b) ( volver) to come back* * *= come.Ex: This article urges children's librarians to attack 'aliteracy' (lack of a desire to read) as well as illiteracy by taking programmes, e.g. story hours, to children who do not come to libraries.
* ¡venga ya! = on your bike!.* ir y venir = come and go.* lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños = small is beautiful.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = be a blessing in disguise.* Nombre/Pronombre + vino como anillo al dedo = it worked out beautifully for + Nombre/Pronombre.* no venir al caso = be immaterial.* no venir mal + Infinitivo = not hurt to + Infinitivo.* que viene = incoming.* que viene el lobo = crying wolf.* sin venir a cuento = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.* sin venir a pelo = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, for no reason, for no specific reason, for no particular reason, for no good reason.* sistema + venirse abajo = system + crash.* ven aquí = come over here.* venir a continuación de + Nombre = come in + Posesivo + footsteps.* venir a la mente = spring to + mind.* venir al mundo = come into + the world.* venir a menos = retrench.* venir aquí = come over.* venir a ser lo mismo que = amount to + the same thing as.* venir bien = be none the worse for (that), suit + best.* venir como anillo al dedo = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be right as rain, fit + the bill, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir con = come with.* venir con buenas intenciones = come in + peace.* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir de mucho tiempo atrás = go back + a long way.* venir de perilla = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* venir en son de paz = come in + peace.* venir instintivamente a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* venir justo después de = come on + the heels of.* venirle Algo grande a Alguien = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* venirle a Uno a la mente = come to + mind.* venir muy bien = fit + the bill.* venir por naturaleza a = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* venirse abajo = break down, tumble down, tumble, fall + apart.* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* verse venir = be on the cards.* * *viA1 (a un lugar) to comevine en tren/avión I came by train/plane¿puedes venir un momento? can you come here a second?casi nos matamos viniendo or al venir de Medellín we nearly got killed on our way from o coming from Medellín¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around o ( BrE) round for?¿ha venido el electricista? has the electrician been?¡que venga el encargado! I want to see the person in charge!vengo de parte del Sr Díaz Mr Díaz sent me, I'm here on behalf of Mr Díaz¿vienes solo? — no, con un amigo have you come on your own? — no, with a friendvine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journeyviene furiosa she's furiousvenir POR algn to come for sb, come to pick sb upvienen por mí a las ocho they're coming for me o they're picking me up at eightvenir ( A) POR algo to come for sth, come to pick sth upvinieron (a) por el pan they came for o came to pick up the breadvenir A + INF:ven a ver esto come and see thisvienen a pasar unos días con nosotros they're coming to spend a few days with usa las siete me vienen a buscar they're coming to pick me up at sevenel que venga detrás que arree ( fam); let the next person sort things out2 (volver) to come backno vengas tarde don't be late home o back, don't come home o back lateahora vengo I'll be back in a momentvino muy cansado del viaje he was very tired when he got back from his trip, he came back very tired from his trip3 (con excusas, exigencias) venir CON algo:no me vengas ahora con exigencias don't start making demands nowno me vengas con cuentos I don't want (to hear) any excuses, don't give me any excusesy ahora viene con que necesita el doble and now he says he needs double4 (sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):me vino una gripe I came o went down with flume vinieron unas ganas de reír … I felt like bursting out laughingB1(tener lugar): ahora viene esa escena que te conté that scene I told you about is coming up nowentonces vino la guerra then the war came¿qué viene ahora después de las noticias? what's on after the news?vino una ola de frío inesperada there was an unexpected cold spellya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get better2 (indicando procedencia) venir DE algo to come FROM sthuna tela que viene de la India a cloth that's made in o that comes from Indiaesa palabra viene del griego that word comes from Greekla enfermedad le viene de familia the illness runs in his familyel problema viene ya de lejos the problem goes back a long wayde ahí viene que tenga tantas deudas that's why he has so many debts3¿a qué viene/vienen …?: ¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?¿a qué vienen esos gritos? what's all the shouting about o ( colloq) in aid of?, why all the shouting? ( colloq) what's with all the shouting? ( colloq)4(indicando presentación): el folleto viene en inglés y en francés the brochure is available in English and in French, you can get the brochure in English and in Frenchviene en tres tamaños it comes in three sizesasí venía, yo no lo he tocado it came like that, I haven't touched it5(estar incluido): su foto viene en la primera página her picture is on the front pageno viene nada sobre la manifestación de ayer there's nothing about yesterday's demonstrationCese abrigo te viene mal that coat doesn't suit you o doesn't look right on youel cargo le viene grande the job's too much for him, he isn't up to the jobestas cajas me vendrán muy bien para la mudanza these boxes will be useful o ( colloq) will come in handy when I move¿te viene bien a las ocho? is eight o'clock all right o OK for you?, does eight o'clock suit you?el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good o not a good day for me, I can't make Thursdayno me vendrían mal unas vacaciones I could do with a vacationlos abajo firmantes venimos en declarar que … we, the undersigned, hereby declare that …E ( como aux)1 venir A + INF:esto viene a confirmar mis sospechas this serves to confirm my suspicions, this confirms my suspicionsvendrá a tener unos 30 años she must be about 30el precio viene a ser el mismo the price works out (about) the same, they're around the same price2 venir + GER:lo venía diciendo yo desde hace mucho tiempo I'd been saying so for agesviene utilizando nuestros servicios desde hace muchos años he has been using our services for many years■ venirseA ( enf)1 (a un lugar) to comese han venido desde Málaga a vernos they've come (all the way) from Malaga to see us¿te vienes al parque? are you coming to the park?venirse abajo «persona» to go to pieces;«techo» to fall in, collapse; «estante» to collapse; «ilusiones» to go up in smoke, fall apart; «proyectos» to fall through, go up in smoke2 (volver) to come backestaban de vacaciones pero tuvieron que venirse they were on vacation but they had to come back o come home* * *
venir ( conjugate venir) verbo intransitivo
1
¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around for?;
vine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journey;
venir por or (Esp) a por algn/algo to come for sb/sth, come to pick sb/sth up;
la vino a buscar su madre her mother came to pick her up;
ven a ver esto come and see this
no vengas tarde don't be late home o backc) ( salir):
no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands
2a) ( tener lugar):
¿qué viene después de las noticias? what's on after the news?;
ya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get betterb) ( indicando procedencia) venir de algo to come from sth;
le viene de familia it runs in his family;
¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?
d) ( estar incluido):
no viene nada sobre la huelga there's nothing about the strike
3 ( convenir):
el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good for me;
me vendría bien un descanso I could do with a rest
4 ( como aux):
hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along
venirse verbo pronominal ( enf)
venirse abajo [ persona] to go to pieces;
[ techo] to fall in, collapse;
[ estante] to collapse;
[ ilusiones] to go up in smoke;
[ proyectos] to fall through
venir verbo intransitivo
1 to come
ven y mira lo que he dibujado, come and see what I've drawn
2 (llegar) to come: viene el invierno, winter is coming
acaba de venir de la tienda, he's just come from the shop
3 (volver) to come back: vengo en un minuto, I'll be back in a minute
4 (proceder) to come from: estos juguetes vienen de China, these toys come from China
5 (surgir, sobrevenir) me vino la gripe, I went down with flu
(suceder) entonces vino la guerra civil, then came the civil war
6 (quedar) este jersey me viene grande, this sweater is too big for me
7 (aparecer, presentarse) to come: esa información viene en el capítulo dos, that information comes in chapter two
¿viene algo del terremoto?, is there anything about the earthquake?
viene en un estuche verde, it comes in a green case
8 (indicando aproximación) este libro viene a tener unos cien años, this book must be about a hundred years old
♦ Locuciones: venir al mundo, to be born
venir de lejos, to come from afar
' venir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaso
- acercarse
- acudir
- adelantarse
- animarse
- balde
- caso
- comprometerse
- constructor
- constructora
- convenir
- en
- esperar
- familia
- graduación
- gratuitamente
- hacer
- hispanista
- inconveniente
- lástima
- menos
- molestia
- pelo
- precisamente
- sobrevenir
- son
- tejemaneje
- aceptar
- anillo
- aprovechar
- atraer
- corazonada
- cosa
- cuento
- hombre
- importar
- ir
- jalar
- macana
- molestar
- mundo
- parar
- perilla
- poco
- poder
- quedar
- seguir
- soler
- subir
- suponer
English:
amenable
- and
- bank on
- call out
- card
- come
- come along
- come in
- come over
- come round
- family
- handy
- have
- let
- like
- pop over
- shuttle
- spot
- suit
- tale
- taste
- too
- useful
- visit
- walk about
- welcome
- agreeable
- aid
- better
- delighted
- down
- expect
- foot
- get
- obviously
- one
- shall
- thank
- will
- would
* * *♦ vi1. [desplazarse, aproximarse] to come;ayer vino a casa she came to visit us yesterday;¿de dónde vienes? where have you been?;vengo del mercado I've come from o been to the market;venir a/de hacer algo to come to do sth/from doing sth;¿a qué has venido? why have you come?, what have you come for?;ven a ayudarme come and help me;voy y vengo I'll be right back;he venido (a) por Marta I've come for Marta;vinieron (a) por mí al aeropuerto they picked me up at the airport;todos veníamos muy cansados we were all very tired;vino hablando todo el camino she spent the whole journey talking;el año/mes que viene next year/month;RPvenir al teléfono to come to the phone2. [llegar] to arrive;[regresar] to get back;aún no ha venido [llegado] she hasn't arrived yet;[regresado] she's not back yet;vendré tarde I'll be late (back);¿han venido los del gas? has the gas man come yet?;cuando venga el verano when summer arrives¿qué viene ahora? what comes next?;después de este programa viene una película after this programme there's a movieviene de familia rica she's from o she comes from a rich family;el talento para la música le viene de familia the gift for music runs in the family;¿de qué árbol viene el caucho? from what tree do we get rubber?;de ahí viene que te duela la espalda that's why your back is hurting;viniendo de ella no me sorprende it doesn't surprise me, coming from herno me vengas con exigencias don't come to me making demands;¡no me vengas con ésas! don't give me that!;vino con que le hacía falta el dinero he said he needed the money6. [hallarse] to be;su foto viene en primera página his photo is o appears on the front page;¿dónde viene la sección de deportes? where's the sports section?;el texto viene en inglés the text is in English;vienen en todos los tamaños they come in every size;me venían ganas de vomitar I kept wanting to be sick;le vinieron ganas de reír he was seized by a desire to laugh;me ha venido el periodo my period has started;le vino una tremenda desgracia he suffered a great misfortune8. [ropa, calzado]¿qué tal te viene? does it fit all right?;el abrigo le viene pequeño the coat is too small for her;9. [convenir]venir bien/mal a alguien to suit/not to suit sb;el diccionario me vendrá muy bien the dictionary will come in very useful;¿qué tal te viene el lunes? how's Monday for you?, how does Monday suit you?;mañana no me viene bien tomorrow isn't a good day for me, I can't make it tomorrow;esto viene a significar… this effectively means…;¿cómo has venido a parar aquí? how did you end up here?;venir a ser to amount to;viene a ser lo mismo it doesn't make much difference;venir a menos [negocio] to go downhill;[persona] to go down in the world;son una familia venida a menos they're a family which has gone down in the world12.¿a qué viene…?: ¿a qué viene eso? what do you mean by that?, what's that in aid of?;¿a qué viene tanta amabilidad? why all this kindness?, what's all this kindness in aid of?♦ v auxvengo diciéndolo desde hace tiempo I've been saying so for some time now;las peleas vienen sucediéndose desde hace tiempo fighting has been going on for some time;el desempleo viene siendo el mayor problema unemployment has been the major problem2. [antes de participio] [haber sido]los cambios vienen motivados por la presión de la oposición the changes have resulted from pressure on the part of the opposition;un espectáculo que viene precedido de gran polémica a show which has been surrounded by controversy* * *v/i1 come;venir de Lima come from Lima;a por algo come for sth, come to collect sth;viene a ser lo mismo it comes down to the same thing;venir a menos come down in the world;le vino una idea an idea occurred to him2:venir bien/mal be convenient/ inconvenient3 ( sentar):el vestido me viene estrecho this dress is too tight for me4:viene en la página 3 it’s on page 35:¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?;no me vengas ahora con … I don’t want to hear your…6:el año que viene next year, the coming year, the year to come7:* * *venir {87} vi1) : to comelo vi venir: I saw him coming¡venga!: come on!2) : to arrivevinieron en coche: they came by car3) : to come, to originatesus zapatos vienen de Italia: her shoes are from Italy4) : to come, to be availableviene envuelto en plástico: it comes wrapped in plastic5) : to come back, to return6) : to affect, to overcomeme vino un vahído: a dizzy spell came over me7) : to fitte viene un poco grande: it's a little big for youviene entrenando diariamente: he's been training daily9)viene a ser lo mismo: it comes out the sameque viene : coming, nextel año que viene: next yearvenir bien : to be suitable, to be just right* * *venir vb¿cuándo vendrás a vernos? when will you come to see us?¿has venido en tren? did you come by train?2. (volver) to be back3. (estar, ser) to be¡venga! come on!¡venga ya! come off it!¿te viene bien esta tarde? does this afternoon suit you? -
19 pedir
v.1 to ask for.pedir algo a alguien to ask somebody for somethingpedir a alguien que haga algo to ask somebody to do somethingpedir a alguien (en matrimonio) to ask for somebody's hand (in marriage)pedir (prestado) algo a alguien to borrow something from somebodypide un millón por la moto he's asking a million for the motorbikeYo pido una pizza I ask for a pizza.Yo le pido a María una pizza I ask Mary for a pizza.Yo le pido a María I ask Mary.2 to order.¿qué has pedido de postre? what have you ordered for dessert?3 to demand.4 to call for, to need.5 to beg.6 to ask to, to request to.Yo pedí hablar en la reunión I requested to talk at the meeting.7 to require.El caso pide una acción immediata The case requires immediate action.* * *1 (gen) to ask for2 (mercancías, en restaurante) to order■ ¿qué has pedido de postre? what did you order for dessert?3 (necesitar) to need, cry out for1 (por la calle) to beg\a pedir de boca just right, perfectlypedir la cuenta to ask for the billpedir la mano de alguien to ask for somebody's hand in marriage* * *verb1) to ask for, request2) order* * *1. VT1) (=rogar, solicitar) to ask for¿habéis pedido ya la cuenta? — have you asked for the bill yet?
una manifestación pidiendo la libertad de los secuestrados — a demonstration calling for the release of the hostages
•
pedir cuentas a algn — to demand an explanation from sb•
pedir algo por favor, me pidió por favor que fuera discreto — he asked me to please keep it to myselfte lo pido por favor, quédate conmigo — please stay with me
pido la palabra, señoría — permission to speak, my lord
- ¿qué más se puede pedir?2) (Com) (=encargar) to order3) [en un restaurante] to order; [en un bar] to ask for, orderhemos pedido dos cafés y un té — we've asked for o ordered two coffees and a tea
4) [para casarse] to propose to•
pedir la mano de algn — to ask for sb's hand5) (Jur) [+ condena] to ask for6) (=requerir) to need7) (tb: pedir prestado) to borrowme pidió prestado el coche — he asked if he could borrow the car, he asked to borrow the car
2. VI1) (=rogar)•
pedir por algn — (Rel) to pray for sb2) (=pedir dinero) [mendigo] to beg; [voluntario] to collect money3) [en un bar, restaurante] to orderboca 1., 3)¿habéis pedido ya? — have you ordered yet?
3.See:PEDIR ¿"Ask" o "ask for"? ► La expresión pedir algo se traduce por ask for something: Pidieron muchas cosas diferentes They asked for many different things Si el verbo pedir lleva dos complementos, el complemento de persona siempre va delante: Pídele un lápiz a la profesora Ask the teacher for a pencil ► La estructura pedir a alguien que haga algo, se traduce al inglés por ask + ((objeto)) + ((construcción de infinitivo)): Le pedí a mi hermana que me trajera una alfombra de Turquía I asked my sister to bring me a rug from Turkey Le pediremos que nos haga un descuento We'll ask him to give us a discount Si el contexto es más formal pedir también se puede traducir por request: Ambas partes en conflicto están pidiendo ayuda al extranjero Both sides are requesting help from abroad Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dinero/ayuda> to ask forme pidió disculpas or perdón — he apologized (to me)
me pidió explicaciones or cuentas — he asked me to justify my actions
¿qué más se puede pedir? — what more could you ask for?
pidió que lo trasladaran — he asked to be transferred; ver prestado
b) (en bar, restaurante) <plato/bebida> to order; < cuenta> to ask for2) (Com)a) ( como precio)¿cuánto pide por la casa? — how much is she asking for the house?
b) < mercancías> to order3) ( para casarse)4) ( requerir) to need2.esta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen — this plant is crying out to be watered
pedir via) ( mendigar) to begb) (en bar, restaurante) to orderc) ( para tener algo) (AmL) to ask* * *= ask, ask for, have + calls for, call for, call on/upon, canvass, instruct, invite, order, plead for, request, require, prompt, bid, beg, howl for, cadge, call on/upon, bay.Ex. This recommendation asks the cataloguer to ascertain the name by which an author is commonly known.Ex. Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.Ex. For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.Ex. The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.Ex. This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.Ex. A change to 48% reduction instead of the present 24% is being canvassed, in order to keep the size within bounds, but this should not cause any serious problems in use, particularly as many modern microform readers have dual magnification.Ex. Some of the above limitations of title indexes can be overcome by exercising a measure of control over the index terminology, and by inputting and instructing the computer to print a number of pre-determined links or references between keywords.Ex. Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.Ex. Edge notch cards are often ordered in a size tailored to the demands of the index, and can be purchased with any coding that the index designer specifies.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. Also, with online display, the user should be able to request displays indicating different levels of specificity.Ex. If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.Ex. You will be prompted to choose a file; your last search will then be executed automatically in the file that you choose.Ex. 'Sit down please,' he bade her.Ex. A sociologist at Yale begs libraries to keep information from him - he says that information seeks him everywhere in this world of email, fax and telephone.Ex. The article ' Howling for change' suggests what can be done to halt the decline of the book industry.Ex. For the most part it is a story of bug-ridden rooms in working-men's hotels, of fights, drinking bouts, cheap brothels, Russian refugees, cadging.Ex. The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.Ex. If the Holocaust cannot be discussed freely then stop baying about freedom of speech.----* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* pedir ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.* pedir ayuda a = enlist + the cooperation of.* pedir con insistencia = urge, urging.* pedir dinero prestado = borrow + money.* pedir disculpas = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.* pedir encarecidamente = urge, appeal for, make + a plea for, urging.* pedir en préstamo = borrow.* pedir especialmente = special order.* pedir información = request + information.* pedir información de = ask for + details of.* pedir información sobre = enquire of [inquire of, -USA].* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.* pedir la documentación = card.* pedir la identificación = card.* pedir la luna = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.* pedirle cuentas a Alguien = bring + Nombre + to book.* pedirle peras al olmo = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* pedir perdón = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.* pedir prestado = borrow.* pedir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.* pedir sugerencias = solicit + recommendations.* pedir un deseo = make + a wish, mounting problems.* pedir un préstamo = take + a loan.* pedir un rescate = ransom.* pedir venganza = bay for + vengeance, bay for + blood.* persona que pide asilo = asylum seeker.* salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.* volver a pedir = reorder [re-order].* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dinero/ayuda> to ask forme pidió disculpas or perdón — he apologized (to me)
me pidió explicaciones or cuentas — he asked me to justify my actions
¿qué más se puede pedir? — what more could you ask for?
pidió que lo trasladaran — he asked to be transferred; ver prestado
b) (en bar, restaurante) <plato/bebida> to order; < cuenta> to ask for2) (Com)a) ( como precio)¿cuánto pide por la casa? — how much is she asking for the house?
b) < mercancías> to order3) ( para casarse)4) ( requerir) to need2.esta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen — this plant is crying out to be watered
pedir via) ( mendigar) to begb) (en bar, restaurante) to orderc) ( para tener algo) (AmL) to ask* * *= ask, ask for, have + calls for, call for, call on/upon, canvass, instruct, invite, order, plead for, request, require, prompt, bid, beg, howl for, cadge, call on/upon, bay.Ex: This recommendation asks the cataloguer to ascertain the name by which an author is commonly known.
Ex: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.Ex: For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.Ex: The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.Ex: This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.Ex: A change to 48% reduction instead of the present 24% is being canvassed, in order to keep the size within bounds, but this should not cause any serious problems in use, particularly as many modern microform readers have dual magnification.Ex: Some of the above limitations of title indexes can be overcome by exercising a measure of control over the index terminology, and by inputting and instructing the computer to print a number of pre-determined links or references between keywords.Ex: Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.Ex: Edge notch cards are often ordered in a size tailored to the demands of the index, and can be purchased with any coding that the index designer specifies.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: Also, with online display, the user should be able to request displays indicating different levels of specificity.Ex: If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.Ex: You will be prompted to choose a file; your last search will then be executed automatically in the file that you choose.Ex: 'Sit down please,' he bade her.Ex: A sociologist at Yale begs libraries to keep information from him - he says that information seeks him everywhere in this world of email, fax and telephone.Ex: The article ' Howling for change' suggests what can be done to halt the decline of the book industry.Ex: For the most part it is a story of bug-ridden rooms in working-men's hotels, of fights, drinking bouts, cheap brothels, Russian refugees, cadging.Ex: The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.Ex: If the Holocaust cannot be discussed freely then stop baying about freedom of speech.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* pedir ayuda = seek + assistance, seek + help.* pedir ayuda a = enlist + the cooperation of.* pedir con insistencia = urge, urging.* pedir dinero prestado = borrow + money.* pedir disculpas = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.* pedir encarecidamente = urge, appeal for, make + a plea for, urging.* pedir en préstamo = borrow.* pedir especialmente = special order.* pedir información = request + information.* pedir información de = ask for + details of.* pedir información sobre = enquire of [inquire of, -USA].* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.* pedir la documentación = card.* pedir la identificación = card.* pedir la luna = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.* pedirle cuentas a Alguien = bring + Nombre + to book.* pedirle peras al olmo = cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* pedir perdón = eat + Posesivo + words, eat + humble pie, eat + crow, eat + dirt.* pedir prestado = borrow.* pedir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.* pedir sugerencias = solicit + recommendations.* pedir un deseo = make + a wish, mounting problems.* pedir un préstamo = take + a loan.* pedir un rescate = ransom.* pedir venganza = bay for + vengeance, bay for + blood.* persona que pide asilo = asylum seeker.* salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses, go off without + a hitch.* volver a pedir = reorder [re-order].* * *vtA1 ‹dinero/ayuda› to ask forpidieron un préstamo al banco they asked the bank for a loanpidió permiso para salir she asked permission to leaveme pidió consejo he asked my advice, he asked me for advicepide limosna a la puerta de la iglesia he begs (for money) at the church doorpréstamelo, te lo pido por favor please lend it to mesi no me lo pides por favor no te lo doy I won't give it to you unless you say please o unless you ask nicelynadie te ha pedido (tu) opinión nobody asked (for) your opinionme pidió disculpas or perdón por lo que había hecho he apologized for what he had donepídele perdón a tu padre apologize to o say you're sorry to your father¿quién eres tú para venir a pedirme cuentas or explicaciones? who do you think you are, asking me to justify my actions?pedir hora to make an appointmentpedir la palabra to ask for permission to speakpide cuatro años de cárcel para los acusados he is asking for a four-year sentence for the accusedes un sitio donde se come barato y bien, no se puede pedir más it's the sort of place where you can eat cheaply and well, what more could you ask for? o it's idealestá haciendo todo lo posible, no se le puede pedir más she's doing all she can, you can't ask for more than that o that's all you can askpedir QUE + SUBJ:me pidió que le comprara el periódico he asked me to buy him the newspaperpidió que lo trasladaran he asked to be transferred2 (en un bar, restaurante) to orderpedimos pescado de segundo we ordered fish for our second courseB ( Com)1 (como precio) pedir algo POR algo to ask sth FOR sth¿cuánto pide por la casa? how much is she asking for the house?2 ‹mercancías› to orderCle pedí la mano de su hija I asked for his daughter's hand in marriage ( frml), I asked to marry his daughtervino a pedir a mi hermana he came to ask if he could marry my sisterD (requerir) to needeste pescado pide un buen vino blanco this fish needs a good white wine to go with it, this fish would go well with a good white wineese vestido pide unos zapatos más altos that dress needs shoes with a higher heelestá pidiendo una bofetada she's asking for a slapesta planta está pidiendo a gritos que la rieguen this plant is crying out to be watered■ pedirvi1 (mendigar) to begpide a la puerta de la iglesia he begs at the church door2 (en un bar, restaurante) to order3 (para tener algo) ( AmL) to askpidió para salir temprano he asked if he could go early o he asked permission to go earlyestos niños sólo saben pedir these chidren are very demanding o do nothing but make demands■ pedirseme pido la cama de arriba I have dibs on the top bunk, I bags the top bunk* * *
pedir ( conjugate pedir) verbo transitivo
1
pidió permiso para salir she asked permission to leave;
pide limosna he begs (for money);
pedirle algo a algn to ask sb for sth;
le pidió ayuda he asked her for help;
me pidió disculpas or perdón he apologized (to me);
pedir hora to make an appointment;
pedir la palabra to ask for permission to speak;
me pidió que le enseñara he asked me to teach him;
ver prestado
‹ cuenta› to ask for
2 (Com)a) ( como precio) pedir algo POR algo to ask sth for sth;◊ ¿cuánto pide por la casa? how much is she asking for the house?
verbo intransitivo
pedir verbo transitivo
1 (un favor) to ask: me pidió que la ayudara, he asked me to help her
2 (una cosa) to ask for: el niño le pidió unos caramelos, the child asked him for some sweets ➣ Ver nota en ask
3 (en la tienda, en el bar, etc) to order
4 (limosna) to beg
5 (requerir, necesitar) to need: ese coche está pidiendo que lo laven, that car needs washing
♦ Locuciones: pedir a gritos, to cry out
pedir disculpas, to apologize
pedir prestado, to borrow
a pedir de boca, just fine
' pedir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apestosa
- apestoso
- bastar
- boca
- cita
- cobrar
- cuenta
- demandar
- disculpa
- hora
- luna
- pera
- perdón
- prestar
- requerir
- socorro
- voz
- asilo
- audiencia
- auxilio
- aventón
- cola
- excusar
- gorrear
- informe
- justicia
- limosna
- mano
- ordenar
- palabra
- palmada
- pida
- prestado
- qué
- raid
- turno
- vez
English:
apologetic
- appeal
- apply for
- appointment
- ask
- ask for
- asylum
- beg
- borrow
- clamor
- clamour
- cry out for
- formality
- get
- have
- invite
- may
- order
- permission
- propose
- request
- seek
- send away for
- send for
- send off for
- shall
- sorry
- summon
- tall order
- want
- wish
- write back
- write off
- apologize
- by
- call
- claim
- cry
- hitch
- impossible
- make
- might
- place
- send
- urge
* * *♦ vt1. [solicitar] to ask for;pedir algo a alguien to ask sb for sth;me pidió (mi) opinión she asked me (for) my opinion;pedir un taxi (por teléfono) to ring for a taxi;pedir a alguien que haga algo to ask sb to do sth;le pido que sea breve, por favor I would ask you to be brief, please;le pedí que saliera conmigo I asked her out;pedir a alguien en matrimonio, pedir la mano de alguien to ask for sb's hand (in marriage);pedir prestado algo a alguien to borrow sth from sb;pide un millón por la moto he's asking a million for the motorbike;no tienes más que pedirlo all you need to do is ask;si no es mucho pedir if it's not too much to ask;CAm, Méx2. [en bares, restaurantes] to order;¿qué has pedido de postre? what have you ordered for dessert?3. [mercancías] to order;pedir algo a alguien to order sth from sb4. [exigir] to demand;¡pido que se me escuche! I demand to be heard!;le pedimos al gobierno una inmediata retirada de las tropas we demand that the government withdraw its troops immediately;la acusación pide veinte años de cárcel the prosecution is asking for twenty years5. [requerir] to call for, to need;los cactus piden poca agua cacti don't need a lot of water;esta cocina está pidiendo a gritos que la limpies this kitchen is crying out for you to clean it♦ vi1. [mendigar] to beg;hay mucha gente pidiendo por la calle there are a lot of beggars in the streets2. [en bares, restaurantes] to order;¿han pedido ya? have you ordered?* * *I v/t1 ask for;pedir algo a alguien ask s.o. for sth;me pidió que no fuera he asked me not to go;te lo pido I beg you2 ( necesitar) needII v/i1 ( mendigar) beg* * *pedir {54} vt1) : to ask for, to requestle pedí un préstamo a Claudia: I asked Claudia for a loan2) : to order (food, merchandise)3)pedir perdón : to apologizepedir vi1) : to order2) : to beg* * *pedir vb1. (en general) to ask for¿cuánto piden por el cuadro? how much are they asking for the picture?2. (un favor) to ask3. (en restaurante) to order¿qué has pedido de segundo? what have you ordered for your main course? -
20 noch
I Adv.1. still; immer noch oder noch immer still; noch nicht not yet; noch ist es nicht zu spät it’s not too late yet; noch nie never (before); noch lange nicht umg. not by a long chalk (Am. shot); wir sind noch lange nicht fertig etc. we’re not nearly ( oder nowhere near) ready etc.2. geringen zeitlichen Abstand ausdrückend: noch am selben Tag that (very) same day; noch gestern only yesterday; heute noch (bis heute) to this day; noch jetzt even now; sie war eben oder gerade noch hier she was here only a moment ago; noch im 11. Jahrhundert... as late as the 11th century...; noch im 11. Jahrhundert benutzte man sie auch they were still in use in the 11th century3. begrenzten zeitlichen Rahmen ausdrückend: der Brief muss heute noch oder noch heute zur Post I etc. have to get this letter to the post office by the end of today; er starb noch an der Unfallstelle he died at the scene of the accident; noch bevor er etwas sagen konnte, ging sie hinaus she left before he could say anything4. (nicht mehr als): er hat nur noch 10 Dollar he’s only got 10 dollars left; es sind ( nur) noch 5 Kilometer bis zur Raststätte it’s (only) 5 more kilomet|res (Am. -ers) to the service station5. (ein weiteres Mal, zusätzlich) more; noch ( ein) mal once more, one more time, again; umg., nach Versprecher: let’s try that (one) again; das ist noch einmal gut gegangen that was close ( oder a close thing [Am. call]), umg. talk about lucky; noch dazu on top of that; dazu kommt noch, dass er trinkt not only that - he drinks too, auch and then he drinks on top of it (all); noch einer one more, another one; noch ein Stück another ( oder one more) piece; noch ein Bier, bitte! the same again, another beer, please; noch zwei Kaffee, bitte! two more coffees, please; auch das noch! that’s all I etc. needed; er hat Geld noch und noch oder nöcher umg. he’s got piles ( oder stacks) of money; es gab zu essen noch und noch oder nöcher umg. there was loads to eat; sie redet noch und noch she never stops talking; noch einmal so viel as much again; und noch etwas and another thing; noch etwas? anything else?; was wollen Sie noch? what more do you want?; ( und) was noch? umg. (and) what else?; wer kommt noch? who else is coming?; noch fünf Minuten five minutes to go; bittend: five more minutes, another five minutes; fehlen 1, 4, gerade II 2, 36. (möglicherweise): du kommst noch zu spät! you’ll be late if you’re not careful; er landet noch im Gefängnis umg. he’ll end up in prison if he’s not careful; sie wird ( schon) noch anrufen she’ll still call7. (zuvor, vorher): sie will erst noch duschen she just wants to have a shower first; ich mache das noch fertig I’ll just finish this8. (später): er wird noch kommen he will come; vielleicht kann man das noch ( ein) mal gebrauchen perhaps it can be used again sometime9. beim Komparativ einen höheren Grad ausdrückend: noch besser / mehr even better / more; noch schlauer als du even smarter than you; es klingt etc. nur noch verdächtiger even ( oder all the) more suspicious; schön I 610. einräumend: jede noch so kleine Spende zählt every donation counts however small it is; sei es noch so klein no matter how small it is, however small it may be; mag sie auch noch so sehr schimpfen oder wenn sie auch noch so sehr schimpft however ( oder no matter how) much she grumbles11. verstärkend: das ist noch Qualität that’s what I call quality; da bekommt man noch etwas für sein Geld at least there you get value for money (Am. auch something for your money); da haben wir ja noch Glück gehabt we were lucky there; der wird sich noch wundern he’s in for a surprise; noch im Fallen zog er die Pistole he drew the pistol before he hit the ground; man wird ( doch) noch fragen dürfen I etc. was only asking; das wirst du noch bereuen drohend: you’re going to regret that12. fragend: da kannst du noch lachen? how can you find that funny?; jetzt will er noch baden? he wants to go for a swim now?; nach Vergessenem: wie heißt sie noch? what’s ( oder what was) her name again?; was hattest du noch gesagt? what was it you said (again)?; wann war die Party noch ( mal)? umg. when was the party again?13. (weniger als): das kostet noch keine 5 Dollar it costs less than 5 dollars; es dauert noch keine 10 Minuten it won’t even take 10 minutes; er kann noch nicht einmal kochen he can’t even cookII Konj.: sie hat keine Bekannten, noch Freunde in der Stadt geh. she has no acquaintances or friends in the town; weder* * *nor (Konj.); even; yet; still* * *nọch [nɔx]1. advnoch nicht — still not, not yet
er ist noch nicht da — he still isn't here, he isn't here yet
immer noch, noch immer — still
sie ist immer noch nicht fertig — she still isn't ready (yet), she isn't ready yet
er dachte noch lange an sie — it was a long time before he stopped thinking of her
ich gehe kaum noch aus — I hardly go out any more
ich möchte gern[e] noch bleiben — I'd like to stay on longer
2) (= irgendwann) some time, one dayer wird sich ( schon) noch daran gewöhnen — he'll get used to it (some time or one day)
das kann noch passieren — that just might happen, that might still happen
3)(= eben, nicht später als)
das muss noch vor Dienstag fertig sein — it has to be ready by Tuesdayich tue das noch heute or heute noch — I'll do it today or this very day
noch im 18. Jahrhundert — as late as the 18th century
4) (einschränkend) (only) just5)(= außerdem, zusätzlich)
wer war noch da? — who else was there?(gibt es) noch etwas? — (is there) anything else?
ich will noch etwas sagen — there's something else or another thing I want to say
noch etwas Fleisch — some more meat, a bit more meat
noch zwei Bier — two more beers, another two beers
noch einmal or mal — (once) again, once more
und es regnete auch noch or noch dazu — and on top of that it was raining
dumm und noch dazu frech — stupid and impudent with it (inf)
6) (bei Vergleichen) even, still, yetdas ist noch besser — that's even better, that's better still or still better
das ist noch viel wichtiger als... — that is far more important yet or still than...
(und) seien sie auch noch so klein — however small they may or might be
und wenn du auch noch so bittest... — however much you ask...
7) (inf)wir fanden Fehler noch und nöcher (hum inf) — we found tons (inf) or loads (inf) of mistakes
sie hat noch und nöcher versucht,... — she tried again and again to...
2. conj(weder... noch...) nornicht X, noch Y, noch Z — not X nor Y nor Z
* * *1) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) even2) (even: He seemed very ill in the afternoon and in the evening looked still worse.) still3) (again: We'll play it once more.) more4) (up till now: He hasn't telephoned yet; Have you finished yet?; We're not yet ready.) yet5) (used for emphasis: He's made yet another mistake / yet more mistakes.) yet6) ((with a comparative adjective) even: a yet more terrible experience.) yet* * *[ˈnɔx]I. adv1. (außerdem, zusätzlich) in additionsie hat ein Auto und auch \noch ein Motorrad he has a car and a motorbike as well\noch ein Wort! [not] another word![sonst] \noch etwas? anything else?bitte \noch ein/zwei Bier! another beer/two more beers, please!möchten Sie \noch eine Tasse Kaffee? would you like another cup of coffee?bist du satt oder möchtest du \noch etwas essen? are you full or would you like something more to eat?mein Geld ist alle, hast du \noch etwas? I don't have any money left, do you have any?es fehlt mir \noch ein Euro I need another euroes dauert \noch zehn Minuten it'll be another ten minutes\noch einmal so lang as long againwer war \noch da? who else was there?hat er dir \noch etwas gesagt? did he tell you anything else?ich will \noch etwas sagen there's another thing I want to sayes war \noch anders it was different againdas ist nicht alles, diese Kisten kommen \noch dazu that's not everything, there are these crates tooich gebe dir \noch zwei dazu I'll give you two extraauch \noch [o \noch dazu]:er ist dumm und \noch dazu frech he's thick and cheeky into the bargainund es regnete auch \noch and on top of that it was raining▪ \noch eine(r, s) anotherhaben Sie \noch einen Wunsch? [can I get you] anything else?lass die Tür bitte auf, da kommt \noch einer leave the door open please, there's somebody else coming\noch [ein]mal [once] again, once moresie hat das \noch einmal/noch einige Male gemacht she did it again/several times morenur \noch onlyich habe nur \noch fünf Euro I've only five euros lefter ist \noch da he's still heresie schläft \noch she's still asleepich möchte gerne \noch bleiben I'd like to stay on longerbleib doch \noch ein bisschen! stay a bit longer!ein \noch ungelöstes Problem an as yet unsolved problemich rauche kaum \noch I hardly smoke any moredu bist \noch zu jung you're still too youngauch wenn es nicht leichtfällt, \noch müssen wir schweigen even though it might not be easy, we have to keep quiet for now\noch nach Jahren... even years later...sie dachte \noch lange an ihn it was a long time before she stopped thinking of him\noch heute [o heute \noch] still today, even now [or today]\noch heute gibt es Leute, die alte Bräuche pflegen even today some people maintain their old customs [or traditions3. (bis jetzt)\noch immer [nicht] still [not]sie hat [bis jetzt] \noch immer gewonnen she's won every time up until nowwir wissen \noch immer nicht mehr we still don't know anything elseer ist immer \noch nicht fertig he still isn't ready, he isn't ready yetsie ist immer \noch nicht da she's still not here\noch nicht not yet, still nothalt, warte, tu das \noch nicht! stop, wait, don't do it yet!bist du fertig? — \noch nicht are you ready? — not yet\noch regnet es nicht it hasn't started raining yet\noch nichts nothing yetzum Glück ist \noch nichts davon an die Öffentlichkeit gedrungen luckily, none of this has yet become public knowledgebisher habe ich \noch nichts Definitives erfahren I haven't heard anything more definite yet\noch nie [o niemals] neverich habe \noch nie Bagels gegessen I've never eaten bagels beforedas habe ich \noch nie gehört I've never known that [before]die Sonne schien und die Luft war klar wie \noch nie the sun was shining and the sky was clearer than ever before\noch niemand [o keiner] nobody yetsie wird \noch kommen she'll come [yet]du wirst ihn [schon] \noch kennen lernen you'll get to know him yetich will \noch schnell duschen I just want to have a quick showerich mache das jetzt \noch fertig I'll just get this finishedvielleicht kann man den Karton \noch mal brauchen, ich hebe ihn jedenfalls auf I'll hang on to the box, it might come in handy some timesie wird sich [schon] \noch daran gewöhnen she'll get used to it [some time [or one day]]das kann [schon] \noch passieren that just might happen, that might still happen5. (bis zu einem Zeitpunkt) by the end ofdas Projekt dürfte \noch in diesem Jahr abgeschlossen sein the project should be finished by the end of the yeardas muss \noch vor Dienstag/Monatsende passieren that's got to happen by Tuesday/by the end of the month\noch in diesen Tagen werden wir erfahren, was beschlossen wurde we will find out what was decided in the next few daysich habe das \noch am selben Abend/Tag gemacht I did it the very same evening/day\noch bevor [o ehe] even before\noch ehe er antworten konnte, legte sie auf even before he could reply she hung up\noch heute [o heute \noch] todayich mache das \noch heute [o heute \noch] I'll do it today [or this very daygestern habe ich sie \noch gesehen I saw her only yesterday\noch gestern habe ich davon nicht das Geringste gewusst even yesterday I didn't have the slightest idea of it\noch im 20. Jahrhundert... as late as the 20th century...es ist \noch keine Woche her, dass... it is less than a week ago that...ich habe Peter \noch vor zwei Tagen gesehen I saw Peter only two days agoer war gerade \noch hier he was here only a moment ago7. (drückt etw aus, das jetzt nicht mehr möglich ist)ich habe ihn \noch gekannt I'm old enough to have known him\noch als Junge wollte er Fälscher werden (veraltend) even as a boy he wanted to become a forger8. (womöglich) if you're/he's etc. not carefulwir kommen \noch zu spät we're going to be late [if we're not careful]du landest \noch im Gefängnis you'll land up in prison if you don't watch out9. (bei Vergleichen) even [more], still\noch größer/schneller even bigger/quicker, bigger/quicker stilldas ist \noch besser that's even better [or better still]sie will \noch mehr haben she wants even [or still] more\noch höhere Gebäude verträgt dieser Untergrund nicht this foundation can't support buildings that are higherseinen Vorschlag finde ich sogar \noch etwas besser I think his suggestion is even slightly better stillgeht bitte \noch etwas langsamer, wir kommen sonst nicht mit please walk a bit more slowly, we can't keep up otherwiseach, ich soll Ihnen die Leitung übergeben? das ist ja \noch schöner! (iron) oh, so you want me to hand over the management to you? that's even better!▪ ... \noch so however...er kommt damit nicht durch, mag er auch \noch so lügen he won't get away with it, however much he liesder Wein mag \noch so gut schmecken, er ist einfach zu teuer however good the wine may taste, it's simply too expensivedu kannst \noch so bitten,... you can beg as much as you like..., however much you plead...das ist im Vergleich \noch billig that's still cheap in comparisones ist immer \noch teuer genug it's still expensive enoughdas ist ja \noch mal gut gegangen it was just about all rightdas ist \noch zu tolerieren, aber auch nur gerade \noch that's just about tolerable but only justsie hat \noch Glück gehabt, es hätte viel schlimmer kommen können she was lucky, it could have been much worsewenn sie sich wenigstens \noch entschuldigt hätte if she had apologized at least12.▶ \noch und \noch [o nöcher] heaps, dozensich habe diese undankbare Frau \noch und \noch mit Geschenken überhäuft! I showered this ungrateful woman with heaps of giftser hat Geld \noch und nöcher he has oodles [and oodles] of moneyich kann dir Beispiele \noch und nöcher geben I can give you any number of examplessie hat \noch und nöcher versucht,... she tried again and again to...II. konj▪ weder... \noch neither... norer kann weder lesen \noch schreiben he can neither read nor writeweder er \noch Peter \noch Richard neither he nor Peter nor Richard▪ nicht... \noch neither... nornicht er \noch seine Frau haben eine Arbeit neither he nor his wife are in workIII. partdas ist \noch Qualität! that's what I call quality!das dauert \noch keine fünf Minuten it won't even take five minutes2. (drohend)die wird sich \noch wundern! she's in for a [bit of a] shock!das wirst du \noch bereuen! you'll regret it!hat der sie eigentlich \noch alle? is he round the twist or what?sag mal, was soll der Quatsch, bist du \noch normal? what is this nonsense, are you quite right in the head?4. (nach Vergessenem fragend)wie heißt/hieß er \noch gleich? what's/what was his name again?* * *1.ich sehe ihn kaum noch — I hardly ever see him any more
ich habe [nur] noch zehn Euro — I've [only] ten euros left
es fehlt [mir/dir usw.] noch ein Euro — I/you etc. need another euro
3) (bevor etwas anderes geschieht) justich mache das [jetzt/dann] noch fertig — I'll just get this finished
4) (irgendwann einmal) some time; one daydu wirst ihn [schon] noch kennen lernen — you'll get to know him yet
5) (womöglich) if you're/he's etc. not careful6) (drückt eine geringe zeitliche Distanz aus) onlysie war eben od. gerade noch hier — she was here only a moment ago
es ist noch keine Woche her, dass... — it was less than a week ago that...
noch am selben Abend — the [very] same evening
Er hat noch Glück gehabt. Es hätte weit schlimmer kommen können — He was lucky. It could have been much worse
das geht noch — that's [still] all right or (coll.) OK
das ist ja noch [ein]mal gut gegangen — (ugs.) it was just about all right
10) (außerdem, zusätzlich)er hat [auch/außerdem] noch ein Fahrrad — he has a bicycle as well
noch etwas Kaffee? — [would you like] some more coffee?
noch ein/zwei Bier, bitte! — another beer/two more beers, please!
ich habe das noch einmal/noch einige Male gemacht — I did it again/several times more
er ist frech und noch dazu dumm od. dumm dazu — he's cheeky and stupid with it
Geld/Kleider usw. noch und noch — heaps and heaps of money/clothes etc. (coll.)
er ist noch größer [als Karl] — he is even taller [than Karl]
er will noch mehr haben — he wants even or still more
das ist noch besser — that's even better or better still
12) (nach etwas Vergessenem fragend)2.wie heißt/hieß sie [doch] noch? — [now] what's/what was her name again?
3.der wird sich noch wundern — (ugs.) he's in for a surprise
Konjunktion (und auch nicht) norweder... noch — neither... nor
* * *A. adv1. still;noch immer still;noch nicht not yet;noch ist es nicht zu spät it’s not too late yet;noch nie never (before);noch am selben Tag that (very) same day;noch gestern only yesterday;heute noch (bis heute) to this day;noch jetzt even now;gerade noch hier she was here only a moment ago;noch im 11. Jahrhundert … as late as the 11th century …;noch im 11. Jahrhundert benutzte man sie auch they were still in use in the 11th centurynoch heute zur Post I etc have to get this letter to the post office by the end of today;er starb noch an der Unfallstelle he died at the scene of the accident;noch bevor er etwas sagen konnte, ging sie hinaus she left before he could say anything4. (nicht mehr als):er hat nur noch 10 Dollar he’s only got 10 dollars left;es sind (nur) noch 5 Kilometer bis zur Raststätte it’s (only) 5 more kilometres (US -ers) to the service station5. (ein weiteres Mal, zusätzlich) more;das ist noch einmal gut gegangen that was close ( oder a close thing [US call]), umg talk about lucky;noch dazu on top of that;dazu kommt noch, dass er trinkt not only that - he drinks too, auch and then he drinks on top of it (all);noch einer one more, another one;noch ein Stück another ( oder one more) piece;noch ein Bier, bitte! the same again, another beer, please;noch zwei Kaffee, bitte! two more coffees, please;auch das noch! that’s all I etc needed;nöcher umg there was loads to eat;sie redet noch und noch she never stops talking;noch einmal so viel as much again;und noch etwas and another thing;noch etwas? anything else?;was wollen Sie noch? what more do you want?;(und) was noch? umg (and) what else?;wer kommt noch? who else is coming?;noch fünf Minuten five minutes to go; bittend: five more minutes, another five minutes; → fehlen 1, 4, gerade B 2, 36. (möglicherweise):du kommst noch zu spät! you’ll be late if you’re not careful;er landet noch im Gefängnis umg he’ll end up in prison if he’s not careful;sie wird (schon) noch anrufen she’ll still call7. (zuvor, vorher):sie will erst noch duschen she just wants to have a shower first;ich mache das noch fertig I’ll just finish this8. (später):er wird noch kommen he will come;vielleicht kann man das noch (ein)mal gebrauchen perhaps it can be used again sometimenoch besser/mehr even better/more;noch schlauer als du even smarter than you;es klingt etc10. einräumend:jede noch so kleine Spende zählt every donation counts however small it is;sei es noch so klein no matter how small it is, however small it may be;wenn sie auch noch so sehr schimpft however ( oder no matter how) much she grumbles11. verstärkend:das ist noch Qualität that’s what I call quality;da bekommt man noch etwas für sein Geld at least there you get value for money (US auch something for your money);da haben wir ja noch Glück gehabt we were lucky there;der wird sich noch wundern he’s in for a surprise;noch im Fallen zog er die Pistole he drew the pistol before he hit the ground;man wird (doch) noch fragen dürfen I etc was only asking;das wirst du noch bereuen drohend: you’re going to regret that12. fragend:da kannst du noch lachen? how can you find that funny?;jetzt will er noch baden? he wants to go for a swim now?; nach Vergessenem:wie heißt sie noch? what’s ( oder what was) her name again?;was hattest du noch gesagt? what was it you said (again)?;wann war die Party noch (mal)? umg when was the party again?13. (weniger als):das kostet noch keine 5 Dollar it costs less than 5 dollars;es dauert noch keine 10 Minuten it won’t even take 10 minutes;er kann noch nicht einmal kochen he can’t even cookB. konj:sie hat keine Bekannten, noch Freunde in der Stadt geh she has no acquaintances or friends in the town; → weder* * *1.1) ([wie] bisher, derzeit) stillich habe [nur] noch zehn Euro — I've [only] ten euros left
es fehlt [mir/dir usw.] noch ein Euro — I/you etc. need another euro
3) (bevor etwas anderes geschieht) justich mache das [jetzt/dann] noch fertig — I'll just get this finished
4) (irgendwann einmal) some time; one daydu wirst ihn [schon] noch kennen lernen — you'll get to know him yet
5) (womöglich) if you're/he's etc. not carefulsie war eben od. gerade noch hier — she was here only a moment ago
es ist noch keine Woche her, dass... — it was less than a week ago that...
noch am selben Abend — the [very] same evening
8) (drückt aus, dass etwas unwiederholbar ist)9) (drückt aus, dass sich etwas im Rahmen hält)Er hat noch Glück gehabt. Es hätte weit schlimmer kommen können — He was lucky. It could have been much worse
das geht noch — that's [still] all right or (coll.) OK
das ist ja noch [ein]mal gut gegangen — (ugs.) it was just about all right
10) (außerdem, zusätzlich)er hat [auch/außerdem] noch ein Fahrrad — he has a bicycle as well
noch etwas Kaffee? — [would you like] some more coffee?
noch ein/zwei Bier, bitte! — another beer/two more beers, please!
ich habe das noch einmal/noch einige Male gemacht — I did it again/several times more
er ist frech und noch dazu dumm od. dumm dazu — he's cheeky and stupid with it
Geld/Kleider usw. noch und noch — heaps and heaps of money/clothes etc. (coll.)
er ist noch größer [als Karl] — he is even taller [than Karl]
er will noch mehr haben — he wants even or still more
das ist noch besser — that's even better or better still
12) (nach etwas Vergessenem fragend)2.wie heißt/hieß sie [doch] noch? — [now] what's/what was her name again?
3.der wird sich noch wundern — (ugs.) he's in for a surprise
Konjunktion (und auch nicht) norweder... noch — neither... nor
* * *adj.another adj.still adj. adv.nor adv.
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