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101 ausklinken
(trennb., hat -ge-)I v/t TECH. disengage, trip; auch FLUG. releaseII v/refl1. TECH. release (itself)* * *aus|klin|ken ['ausklɪŋkn] sep1. vtScanner, Bombe, Seil to release2. vi(= innerlich abschalten) to switch off3. vr(= sich zurückziehen, nicht mehr mitmachen) to withdrawsich aus etw áúsklinken — to withdraw from sth; aus dem Alltag, dem Beruf to get away from sth; aus dem Solidaritätsprinzip to reject sth
sich aus seiner Zeit áúsklinken — to reject modern technology
* * *aus|klin·kenI. vt▪ etw \ausklinken to release sthII. viIII. vrihr geht danach ins Kino? da klinke ich mich aus you're going to the cinema afterwards? I don't think I'll join you there* * *1.transitives Verb release2.reflexives Verb release itself/themselves* * *ausklinken (trennb, hat -ge-)B. v/r1. TECH release (itself)* * *1.transitives Verb release2.reflexives Verb release itself/themselves* * *v.to notch v. -
102 auswachsen
(unreg., trennb., -ge-)I v/i (ist)1. ausgewachsen2. Salat etc.: go to seed; gelagerte Kartoffeln, Zwiebeln, Getreide am Halm: sprout3. umg.: das ist ja zum Auswachsen! it’s enough to drive you up the wall!; es ist zum Auswachsen mit dir! you drive me (a)round the bend!II v/refl (hat)* * *aus|wach|sen sep1. vr1) (= verschwinden) to disappear2)2. vi aux sein1)das ist ( ja) zum Auswachsen (inf) — it's enough to drive you mad (Brit inf) or crazy, it's enough to drive you round the bend (Brit inf) or up a tree (US inf
See:→ auch ausgewachsen2) (=herauswachsen gefärbte Haare) to grow out* * *aus|wach·sen▪ ausgewachsen sein to be fully grown▶ das/es ist [ja] zum A\auswachsen DIAL (fam) it's enough to drive you mad, it's enough to drive you around [or BRIT a. round] the bend famII. vr Hilfsverb: haben1. (durch Wachstum verschwinden)2. (ausufern)* * *1.1) (verschwinden) right or correct itself2) (sich entwickeln) grow (zu into)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbzum Auswachsen sein — (ugs.) be enough to drive you up the wall (coll.)
* * *auswachsen (irr, trennb, -ge-)A. v/i (ist)3. umg:das ist ja zum Auswachsen! it’s enough to drive you up the wall!;es ist zum Auswachsen mit dir! you drive me (a)round the bend!B. v/r (hat)1.2.* * *1.1) (verschwinden) right or correct itself2) (sich entwickeln) grow (zu into)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbzum Auswachsen sein — (ugs.) be enough to drive you up the wall (coll.)
* * *(Botanik) v.to go to seed expr. -
103 bemerkbar
Adj. noticeable; es ist kaum bemerkbar you can hardly tell ( oder notice); sich bemerkbar machen Person: draw ( oder attract) attention to o.s.; Sache: show, become apparent; (spürbar werden) make itself felt; der macht sich schon bemerkbar, wenn ihm etwas nicht passt umg. he’ll soon let you know if something doesn’t suit him; die Anstrengung machte sich bei ihm ( allmählich) bemerkbar the strain began to tell on him; mein Zahn macht sich wieder bemerkbar my tooth is giving me trouble again* * *observable* * *be|mẹrk|baradjnoticeable, perceptible* * *be·merk·baradj noticeable, perceptiblezwischen den beiden Bildern ist kein Unterschied \bemerkbar I can't see any difference between the two picturesdieser Geruch muss für jeden \bemerkbar gewesen sein everybody must have noticed this smellsich akk [bei jdm] [durch etw akk] \bemerkbar machen to draw [sb's] attention to oneself [or to attract [sb's] attention] [by doing sth]ich werde mich schon [bei Ihnen] \bemerkbar machen, wenn ich Sie benötige I'll let you know when I need you* * *Adjektiv noticeable; perceptiblesich bemerkbar machen — (auf sich aufmerksam machen) attract attention [to oneself]; (spürbar werden) become apparent; < tiredness> make itself felt
* * *bemerkbar adj noticeable;es ist kaum bemerkbar you can hardly tell ( oder notice);sich bemerkbar machen Person: draw ( oder attract) attention to o.s.; Sache: show, become apparent; (spürbar werden) make itself felt;der macht sich schon bemerkbar, wenn ihm etwas nicht passt umg he’ll soon let you know if something doesn’t suit him;die Anstrengung machte sich bei ihm (allmählich) bemerkbar the strain began to tell on him;mein Zahn macht sich wieder bemerkbar my tooth is giving me trouble again* * *Adjektiv noticeable; perceptiblesich bemerkbar machen — (auf sich aufmerksam machen) attract attention [to oneself]; (spürbar werden) become apparent; < tiredness> make itself felt
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104 empfehlen
to suggest; to advise; to recommend* * *emp|feh|len [ɛm'pfeːlən] pret empfahl, [ɛm'pfaːl] ptp empfohlen1. vt[ɛm'pfoːlən] to recommend; (liter = anvertrauen) to commend (form), to entrust(jdm) etw/jdn empféhlen — to recommend sth/sb (to sb)
empféhlen, etw zu tun — to recommend or advise doing sth
jdm empféhlen, etw zu tun — to recommend or advise sb to do sth
diese Methode/dieses Restaurant ist sehr zu empféhlen — I would recommend this method/restaurant, this method/restaurant is to be recommended
ich würde dir Vorsicht/Geduld empféhlen —
seinen Geist ( dem Herrn) empféhlen (liter) — to commend one's soul to the Lord
bitte, empféhlen Sie mich Ihrer Frau Gemahlin (form) — please convey my respects to your wife (form)
See:→ auch empfohlen2. vr1)sich für Reparaturen/als Experte etc empféhlen — to offer one's services for repairs/as an expert etc
es empfiehlt sich, das zu tun — it is advisable to do that
2) (dated, hum = sich verabschieden) to take one's leaveich empfehle mich Ihnen (am Briefende) — please be sure of my best wishes (dated form)
See:* * *1) (to praise: His ability was commended.) commend2) (to advise: The doctor recommended a long holiday.) recommend3) (to suggest as being particularly good, particularly suitable etc: He recommended her( to me) for the job.) recommend* * *emp·feh·len< empfahl, empfohlen>[ɛmˈpfe:lən]I. vt1. (vorschlagen)▪ [jdm] etw \empfehlen to recommend sth to sb▪ zu \empfehlen sein to be recommendeddieses Hotel ist zu \empfehlen this hotel is [to be] recommended▪ jdm jdn [als etw] \empfehlen to recommend sb to sb [as sth]ich empfehle Ihnen diese junge Dame [als neue Mitarbeiterin] I recommend this young lady to you [as a colleague]▪ \empfehlen, etw zu tun to recommend [or advise] doing sth▪ jdm \empfehlen, etw zu tun to recommend [or advise] sb to do sthich \empfehlen Ihnen, sofort zum Arzt zu gehen I recommend [or advise] you to go to the doctor at once▪ jdn jdm \empfehlen to entrust sb to sber empfahl seine Kinder der Obhut seines Bruders he entrusted his children to the care of his brother3.bitte \empfehlen Sie mich Ihrer Frau Gemahlin! please give my regards to your wifeII. vr impers▪ es empfiehlt sich, etw zu tun it is advisable to do sthes empfiehlt sich immer, einen Experten hinzuzuziehen it is always a good idea to bring in an expertIII. vr1. (sich anempfehlen)er empfahl sich uns als Experte für Autoreparaturen he offered us his services as an expert in car repairs2. (geh o hum)* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb2.jemandem etwas/jemanden empfehlen — recommend something/somebody to somebody
1) (geh.): (sich verabschieden und gehen) take one's leave2) (ratsam sein) be advisablees empfiehlt sich,... zu... — it is advisable to...
3) (geh.): (sich als geeignet ausweisen)sich [durch/wegen etwas] empfehlen — commend oneself/itself [because of something]
* * *empfehlen; empfiehlt, empfahl, hat empfohlenA. v/t1. recommend (als as;zu for);jemandem etwas (wärmstens) empfehlen (warmly) recommend sth to sb;nicht zu empfehlen not to be recommended, not advisable;… ist sehr zu empfehlen I can highly ( oder warmly) recommend …;den Filter regelmäßig zu wechseln the filter should be changed regularly, we advise ( oder recommend) changing the filter regularly2. form:3. geh:jemanden/etwas jemandes Obhut/Pflege empfehlen commend ( oder entrust) sb/entrust sth to sb’s careB. v/rder Tee empfiehlt sich bei … the tea is recommended for …;Qualität etcempfiehlt sich selbst speaks for itself, needs no recommendation, is its own recommendation; unpers:2. (seine Dienste anbieten) offer one’s services (als as)ich empfehle mich! Abschiedsgruß: (I’ll say) goodbye!* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb2.jemandem etwas/jemanden empfehlen — recommend something/somebody to somebody
1) (geh.): (sich verabschieden und gehen) take one's leave2) (ratsam sein) be advisablees empfiehlt sich,... zu... — it is advisable to...
3) (geh.): (sich als geeignet ausweisen)sich [durch/wegen etwas] empfehlen — commend oneself/itself [because of something]
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105 eröffnen
I v/t1. (Autobahn, Fluglinie, Geschäft etc.) open; feierlich: auch inaugurate; (Geschäft, Praxis) open up, start, set up; wieder eröffnen reopen2. (Ausstellung, Fluglinie, Konto, Saison etc.) open; (Diskussion, Saison etc.) auch start off; das Feuer ( wieder) eröffnen (re)open fire, start firing (again); den Ball mit einem Walzer eröffnen open the ball with a waltz3. JUR. (Testament) open, read; (Verfahren) open; das oder ein Konkursverfahren eröffnen institute bankruptcy proceedings6. jemandem neue Möglichkeiten / Perspektiven etc. eröffnen open (up) new possibilities / perspectives etc. for s.o.II v/i Börse, Geschäft etc.: openIII vt/i Schach: open (the game)IV v/refl1. Möglichkeit etc.: present itself* * *(einweihen) to inaugurate;(öffnen) to open* * *er|ọ̈ff|nen [ɛɐ'œfnən] ptp erö\#ffnet1. vt1) (= beginnen) to open (AUCH FIN, MIL ETC); Ausstellung to open, to inaugurate (form); Konkursverfahren to institute, to initiate; Testament to open3) (hum, geh)2. vr1) (Aussichten etc) to open up, to present itself/themselves2) (geh)3. vi(Währungskurs) to open (mit at)* * *(to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) open* * *er·öff·nen *I. vt1. (zugänglich machen)▪ etw \eröffnen to open sth2. (in die Wege leiten)▪ etw \eröffnen to open sth, to institute sth3. (beginnen)▪ etw \eröffnen to open sth5. (bieten)▪ jdm etw \eröffnen to open up sth to sb6. (beginnen)▪ etw \eröffnen to commence sthdas Feuer [auf jdn] eröffnen to open fire [on sb]▪ irgendwie \eröffnen to be a certain way at the start of trading* * *1.transitives Verb1) open <shop, gallery, account>; start <business, practice>3)jemandem etwas eröffnen — (mitteilen) reveal something to somebody
4)5) (Rechtsw., Wirtsch.)6)2.reflexives Verb (sich bieten)sich jemandem eröffnen — <opportunity, possibility> present itself
* * *A. v/t1. (Autobahn, Fluglinie, Geschäft etc) open; feierlich: auch inaugurate; (Geschäft, Praxis) open up, start, set up;wieder eröffnen reopenden Ball mit einem Walzer eröffnen open the ball with a waltzein Konkursverfahren eröffnen institute bankruptcy proceedings5.jemandem etwas eröffnen (mitteilen) disclose sth to sb, inform sb of sth6.jemandem neue Möglichkeiten/Perspektiven etceröffnen open (up) new possibilities/perspectives etc for sbB. v/i Börse, Geschäft etc: openC. v/t & v/i Schach: open (the game)D. v/r1. Möglichkeit etc: present itself2. geh:sich jemandem eröffnen take sb into one’s confidence* * *1.transitives Verb1) open <shop, gallery, account>; start <business, practice>3)jemandem etwas eröffnen — (mitteilen) reveal something to somebody
4)5) (Rechtsw., Wirtsch.)6)2.reflexives Verb (sich bieten)sich jemandem eröffnen — <opportunity, possibility> present itself
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106 festsaugen
v/refl (trennb., hat -ge-) attach itself (an + Dat to)* * *fẹst|sau|genvr septo attach itself firmly ( an +dat to)* * *fest|sau·genvr* * *regelmäßiges ( auch unregelmäßiges) reflexives Verb attach itself (an + Dat. to)* * *festsaugen v/r (trennb, hat -ge-) attach itself (an +dat to)* * *regelmäßiges (auch unregelmäßiges) reflexives Verb attach itself (an + Dat. to) -
107 finden
(entdecken) to find; to discover;(meinen) to think* * *fịn|den ['fɪndn] pret fa\#nd, [fant] ptp gefu\#nden1. vt[gə'fʊndn]1) (= entdecken) to findes war nicht/nirgends zu finden — it was not/nowhere to be found
das muss zu finden sein — it must be somewhere (to be found)
etwas an jdm finden — to see something in sb
See:→ auch gefunden2) (= vorfinden) to findjdn schlafend/bei der Arbeit finden — to find sb asleep/working
3) (in Verbindung mit n siehe auch dort) Trost, Hilfe, Ruhe, Schlaf etc to find; Anklang, Zustimmung auch to meet with; Beifall to meet or be met with; Berücksichtigung, Beachtung to receive(bei jdm) Anerkennung finden — to find recognition (with sb)
4) (= ansehen, betrachten) to thinkes kalt/warm/ganz erträglich etc finden — to find it cold/warm/quite tolerable etc
etw gut/zu teuer/eine Frechheit etc finden — to think (that) sth is good/too expensive/a cheek etc
jdn blöd/nett etc finden — to think (that) sb is stupid/nice etc
2. vilit, fig = den Weg finden) to find one's wayer findet nicht nach Hause (lit) — he can't find his or the way home; (fig) he can't tear or drag himself away (inf)
3. vti(= meinen) to thinkfinden Sie ( das)? — do you think so?
finden Sie (das) nicht auch? — don't you agree?, don't you think so too?
ich finde, wir sollten/dass wir... — I think we should/that we...
4. vr1) (= zum Vorschein kommen) to be found; (= wiederauftauchen auch) to turn up; (= sich befinden auch) to bedas wird sich ( alles) finden — it will (all) turn up
es fand sich niemand, der sich freiwillig gemeldet hätte — there was nobody who volunteered
2) (Angelegenheit etc = in Ordnung kommen) to sort itself out; (Mensch = zu sich finden) to sort oneself outdas wird sich alles finden — it'll all sort itself out
3)(= sich fügen)
finden — to reconcile oneself to sth, to become reconciled to sth4) (= sich treffen) (lit) to find each other; (fig) to meet* * *1) (to come upon or meet with accidentally or after searching: Look what I've found!) find2) (to consider; to think (something) to be: I found the British weather very cold.) find3) (to come to or be faced with: He met his death in a car accident.) meet* * *fin·den<fand, gefunden>[ˈfɪndn̩]I. vt1. (entdecken)▪ jdn/etw \finden to find sb/sthes muss doch [irgendwo] zu \finden sein! it has to be [found] somewhere!ich finde das [richtige] Wort nicht I can't find [or think of] the [right] worddie Polizei fand eine heiße Spur the police discovered a firm lead▪ jdn/etw \finden to find sb/sthsie hat hier viele Freunde gefunden she found a lot of new friends hereArbeit/eine Wohnung \finden to find a job/a flat3. (herausfinden)▪ etw \finden to find sthdie Lösung eines Problems \finden to find the solution to a problem4. (feststellen)▪ etw \finden to find sth▪ etw an jdm \finden to see sth in sbin letzter Zeit finde ich unerklärliche Veränderungen an ihm I see inexplicable changes in him recentlyeine Ursache \finden to find a cause5. (vorfinden)▪ jdn/etw \finden to find sb/sthsie fanden ihn bei der Arbeit they found him at worksie fanden ihre Wohnung durchwühlt they found their apartment turned upside downjdn bewusstlos/müde/tot \finden to find sb unconscious/tired/dead▪ etw [bei jdm] \finden to find sth [with sb][großen/reißenden] Absatz \finden to sell [well/like hot cakes]seinen Abschluss/ein Ende \finden to come to a conclusion/an endsein Auskommen \finden to make a livingBerücksichtigung \finden to be taken into considerationUnterstützung \finden to receive [or win] [or get] support[bei jdm] Verständnis \finden to find understanding [with sb]keine Worte \finden können to be at a loss for words, words are failing me/him/etc.[bei jdm] Zustimmung \finden to meet with approval [from sb] [or sb's approval]dieser Vorschlag fand bei den Delegierten breite Zustimmung this suggestion met widespread support from the delegates7. (aufbringen)▪ etw \finden to find sthdie Kraft/den Mut \finden, etw zu tun to find the strength/courage to do sth8. (einschätzen, empfinden)▪ jdn/etw... \finden to think [or find] [that] sb/sth is...wie findest du das? what do you think [of that]?ich finde das Wetter gar nicht mal so übel I find the weather is not too bad, I don't think the weather is all that badich fände es besser, wenn... I think it would be better when [or if]...jdn angenehm/blöd/nett \finden to think [that] sb is pleasant/stupid/niceetw billig/gut/unmöglich \finden to think [or find] sth is cheap/good/impossiblees kalt/warm \finden to find it cold/warmnichts an etw/jdm \finden to not think much of sth/sbnichts dabei \finden, etw zu tun to not see any harm in doing sth, to see nothing wrong with doing sth9. (an einen Ort gelangen)▪ irgendwohin \finden to find a placenach Hause \finden to find one's way home10.▶ das wird sich alles finden everything will be all right, we'll see▶ wer suchet, der findet he who seeks shall findII. vi▪ zu jdm/etw \finden to find one's way to sb/sthich habe leicht zu euch gefunden your place was easy to findsie findet in der Früh nicht aus dem Bett she can never get up in the morning2. (meinen) to think▪ \finden, [dass]... to think that...\finden Sie? [do] you think so?III. vr1. (anzutreffen sein) to be foundes fand sich niemand, der es tun wollte nobody was willing to do itdieses Zitat findet sich bei Shakespeare this quotation is from Shakespearein seinem Brief fand sich kein Wort über die Hochzeit he didn't say a word about the wedding in his letter2. (in Ordnung kommen) to sort itself outes wird sich schon alles \finden it will all sort itself out [in time]er hat sich noch nicht gefunden he has not sorted himself out yet4. (sich abfinden mit)* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (entdecken) findeine Spur von jemandem finden — get a lead on somebody
keine Spur von jemandem finden — find no trace of somebody
2) (erlangen, erwerben) find <work, flat, wife, etc.>3) (herausfinden) find <solution, mistake, pretext, excuse, answer>4) (einschätzen, beurteilen)5) (erhalten)2.Hilfe [bei jemandem] finden — get help [from somebody]
es fand sich niemand/jemand, der das tun wollte — nobody wanted to do that/ there was somebody who wanted to do that
3.das/es wird sich alles finden — it will all work out all right
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbzu sich selbst finden — (fig.) come to terms with oneself
* * *finden; findet, fand, hat gefundenA. v/tschwer zu finden hard to find ( oder come by);einen Ausweg finden find a way out (aus of);Freunde finden find ( oder make) friends;Trost finden in (+dat) find comfort in;keine Worte finden be lost for words;Zeit finden für find (the) time for;ich finde die Schlüssel nicht I can’t find the keys;für den Auftrag ließ sich niemand finden nobody could be found to take on the commission;es wird sich schon eine Lösung finden (lassen) a solution will be found in the end;da haben sich zwei (gesucht und) gefunden! iron those two were meant for each other2. (vorfinden) find;wir fanden ihn schlafend/bei der Arbeit we found him asleep/at work3. Meinung: think, believe, find;ich finde, dass … I think ( oder feel) (that) …;ich fände es klüger zu (+inf) I think it would be wiser to …;ich finde es kalt hier I find it cold here;ich finde es gut/schlecht (Sache) I like it/I don’t like it; (Vorschlag) I think/I don’t think it’s a good idea;ich finde das zum Lachen/Weinen I find that funny/tragic;wie finden Sie das Buch? how do you like ( oder what do you think of) the book?;wie finde ich denn das? umg what am I to make of that?4.Gefallen finden an (+dat) take pleasure in;etwas an jemandem/etwas finden see something in sb/sth;ich weiß nicht, was sie an ihm findet I don’t know what she sees in him;ich kann nichts dabei finden I don’t see any harm in it;sie findet nichts dabei, wenn ihre Tochter spät heimkommt she thinks nothing of it ( oder doesn’t mind) when her daughter comes home late5. fig:reißenden Absatz finden sell like hotcakes;großen Anklang finden be very well received;Beachtung finden receive attention;B. v/rdiese Pflanze findet sich nur im Gebirge this plant is only (to be) found in the mountains;es fanden sich nur wenige Freiwillige there were only a few volunteers;in dem Brief fand sich kein Wort darüber there was not a word about it ( oder no mention of it) in the letter2. Person:sich umzingelt/in einer Notlage etcfinden find o.s. surrounded/in dire straits etc3. (in Ordnung kommen) work out;es wird sich (schon eine Lösung) finden an answer will be found;das wird sich schon alles finden it’ll all work out ( oder sort itself out) (in the end)4. geh Person: find o.s.5. Person:sich finden in (+akk) (sich fügen in) resign ( oder reconcile) o.s. to; (sich gewöhnen an) get used toC. v/i:nach Hause finden find one’s way home;zur Musik/Kunst etczu sich selbst finden come to terms with o.s., sort o.s. out;er findet nicht aus dem Bett he just can’t get ( oder drag himself) out of bed;sie fand nicht zum Zahnarzt she (just) couldn’t bring herself to go to the dentist;endlich fand die Mannschaft zu ihrem Spiel at last the team got into its ( oder their) stride;sie hat noch nicht wieder zu ihrer alten Form gefunden she hasn’t yet recovered her old form* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (entdecken) find2) (erlangen, erwerben) find <work, flat, wife, etc.>3) (herausfinden) find <solution, mistake, pretext, excuse, answer>4) (einschätzen, beurteilen)5) (erhalten)2.Hilfe [bei jemandem] finden — get help [from somebody]
es fand sich niemand/jemand, der das tun wollte — nobody wanted to do that/ there was somebody who wanted to do that
3.das/es wird sich alles finden — it will all work out all right
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbzu sich selbst finden — (fig.) come to terms with oneself
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108 manifestieren
II v/t manifest, show, display* * *to manifest; to demonstrate* * *ma|ni|fes|tie|ren [manifɛs'tiːrən] ptp manifestiert (geh)1. vtto demonstrate, to manifest2. vi (Sw)to demonstrate3. vrto manifest oneself* * *ma·ni·fes·tie·ren *[manifɛsˈti:rən]vr (geh)1. (zu Tage treten)▪ sich akk in etw dat \manifestieren to become manifest [or apparent] in sth, to manifest itself in sth form* * *reflexives Verb (geh.) be manifested; manifest itself* * *B. v/t manifest, show, display* * *reflexives Verb (geh.) be manifested; manifest itself* * *v.to manifest v. -
109 ranken
v/refl: sich ( in die Höhe) ranken climb up; sich ranken um twine (a)round; um die Familie ranken sich viele Geschichten fig. a lot of stories have grown up around the family* * *rạn|ken ['raŋkn]1. vrsich um etw ranken — to entwine itself around sth; (fig: Geschichten etc) to have grown up around sth
2. vi aux haben or sein* * *ran·ken[ˈraŋkn̩]I. vr Hilfsverb: haben2. (verbunden sein)* * *intransitives, reflexives Verb climb; growsich um etwas ranken — entwine itself around something; (fig. geh.) <legends, mysteries> be woven around something
* * *ranken v/r:sich (in die Höhe) ranken climb up;sich ranken um twine (a)round;um die Familie ranken sich viele Geschichten fig a lot of stories have grown up around the family* * *intransitives, reflexives Verb climb; growsich um etwas ranken — entwine itself around something; (fig. geh.) <legends, mysteries> be woven around something
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110 regulieren
I v/t (einstellen) adjust, set; (regeln) regulate; (Rechnung, Schaden) settle; DENT.: jemandes Zähne regulieren lassen have s.o.’s teeth straightened* * *(Schaden) to settle;(einstellen) to adjust; to regulate; to regularize* * *re|gu|lie|ren [regu'liːrən] ptp reguliert1. vt(= einstellen) to regulate; (= nachstellen) to adjust2. vrto regulate itself* * *re·gu·lie·ren *[reguˈli:rən]I. vt1. (einstellen)▪ etw \regulieren Bach, Fluss to straighten sthII. vr* * *transitives Verb regulate* * *jemandes Zähne regulieren lassen have sb’s teeth straightenedB. v/r:sich (selbst) regulieren regulate itself* * *transitives Verb regulate* * *v.to regulate v. -
111 wickeln
I v/t1. (winden, schlingen) wind (um around); (Seil, Kabel, Spule) auch coil; (Tuch, Binde) tie; (Schal, Decke) wrap; (Haar) put in curlers oder rollers; Finger3. ein Baby wickeln change a baby’s nappies (Am. diapers); das Kind ist frisch gewickelt the baby’s just been changed; da bist du schief oder falsch gewickelt umg., fig. you’ve got that totally wrong, you’re very much (Am. you’re totally) mistaken there4. (Zigarren) rollII v/refl2. sich in eine Decke wickeln wrap o.s. up in a blanket* * *das Wickelnwinding* * *wị|ckeln ['vɪkln]1. vt1) (= schlingen) to wind (um round); (TECH) Spule, Transformator etc to coil, to wind; Verband etc to bind; Haare, Locken to put in rollers or curlers; Zigarren to roll; (= umschlagen) to wrapSee:→ Finger, schiefgewickelt2) (= einwickeln) to wrap (in +acc in); (mit Verband) to dress, to bandageeinen Säugling wickeln — to put on a baby's nappy (Brit) or diaper (US)
2. vrto wrap oneself ( in +acc in)sich um etw wickeln — to wrap itself around sth; (Schlange, Pflanze) to wind itself around sth
* * *1) (to roll or fold (round something or someone): He wrapped his handkerchief round his bleeding finger.) wrap2) (to wind around or together: He twisted the piece of string (together) to make a rope.) twist* * *wi·ckeln[ˈvɪkl̩n]I. vt2. (einwickeln)3. (aufwickeln)etw auf eine Spule \wickeln to coil sth on a spool4. (abwickeln)5. (windeln)▪ ein Kind \wickeln to change a baby's nappy [or AM diaper], to change a baby* * *transitives Verb1) (aufwickeln) wind; (abwickeln) unwindetwas auf/um etwas (Akk.) wickeln — wind something on to something/round something
2) (eindrehen)sich/jemandem die Haare wickeln — put one's/somebody's hair in curlers or rollers
3) (einwickeln) wrap; (auswickeln) unwrapetwas/jemanden/sich in etwas (Akk.) wickeln — wrap something/somebody/oneself in something
er hat sich [fest] in seinen Mantel gewickelt — he wrapped his coat tightly [a]round himself
4) (windeln)5) (bandagieren) bandage6)schief gewickelt sein — (ugs.) be very much mistaken
* * *A. v/t1. (winden, schlingen) wind (um around); (Seil, Kabel, Spule) auch coil; (Tuch, Binde) tie; (Schal, Decke) wrap; (Haar) put in curlers oder rollers; → Finger2. (einwickeln) wrap up (in +akk in)3.ein Baby wickeln change a baby’s nappies (US diapers);4. (Zigarren) roll5. (abwickeln) unwind (von from)6. (auswickeln) unwrap (aus from)B. v/r1.2.sich in eine Decke wickeln wrap o.s. up in a blanket* * *transitives Verb1) (aufwickeln) wind; (abwickeln) unwindetwas auf/um etwas (Akk.) wickeln — wind something on to something/round something
2) (eindrehen)sich/jemandem die Haare wickeln — put one's/somebody's hair in curlers or rollers
3) (einwickeln) wrap; (auswickeln) unwrapetwas/jemanden/sich in etwas (Akk.) wickeln — wrap something/somebody/oneself in something
er hat sich [fest] in seinen Mantel gewickelt — he wrapped his coat tightly [a]round himself
4) (windeln)5) (bandagieren) bandage6)schief gewickelt sein — (ugs.) be very much mistaken
* * *(um) v.to wind (round) v. v.to roll v.to swaddle v.to wire v.to wrap v. -
112 selv
even, herself, himself, itself, myself, oneself, ourselves, self, themselves, yourself* * *I. (et) self.II. pron myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, oneself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves ( fx I did it myself; one had better do it oneself; you saw it yourselves);[ mig selv] myself;[ hende selv] herself (etc);(se også selve);[ hun syr selv sit tøj] she makes her own clothes;[ de har selv et hus] they have a house of their own;[ døren lukker selv] the door shuts automatically,( på skilt:) self-closing;[ det må du selv om] that's up to you; that's your look-out;[ selv samme], se selvsamme;[ når jeg selv skal sige det] though I say it myself;[ det kan du sige dig selv] it goes without saying;[ selv tak!] se II. tak;[ du er et fæ! Det kan du selv være!] you are a fool! Same to you! el. You are another! el. Fool yourself![ efter sb:][ se ud som sundheden selv] look the picture of health;[ han var uskyldigheden selv] he was innocence itself; he was innocence personified;[ han er ærligheden (, venligheden etc) selv] he is the soul of honesty (, kindness etc);[ med sig:][ bide sig selv i fingeren] bite one's own finger;[ det siger sig selv] that goes without saying;[ tage sig selv af dage] take one's (own) life;[ han ligner sig selv] he is just the same as ever;[ han ligner (, er) ikke sig selv] he is not himself;[ han ligner (, er) ikke mere sig selv] he is not his old self;[ med præp:][ han gjorde det af sig selv] he did it of his own accord;[ det knækkede af sig selv] it cracked of itself;[ som virker af sig selv] automatic, self-acting;(se også II. følge, ude);[ for sig selv](dvs alene) alone, by oneself;[ hos mig selv] in my own house;[ i sig selv] in itself;[ gå i sig selv], se gå;[ komme til sig selv igen], se komme.III. adv even;[ selv hans fjender] even his enemies, his very enemies;[ selv om] (even) though ( fx I say it (even) though he is my brother), in spite of the fact that;( om hypotese) (even) if ( fx I would say it even if he was (, F:were) my brother). -
113 corregir
v.1 to correct.corrígeme si me equivoco, pero creo que… correct me if I'm wrong, but I think…Ella corrigió su error She corrected her error.María corrigió a los chicos Mary corrected=reprimanded the kids.María corrigió el planteamiento Mary corrected=revised the approach.2 to reprimand.* * *1 (amendar) to correct, rectify2 (reprender) to reprimand, scold, tell off3 EDUCACIÓN to mark4 (en impresión) to read, proofread1 (persona) to mend one's ways2 (defecto) to right itself* * *verb1) to correct2) grade* * *1. VT1) (=rectificar) [+ error, defecto, rumbo, pruebas de imprenta] to correct; [+ vicio] to get rid of; [+ comportamiento] to improve; [+ tendencia] to correct, counteract; (Econ) [+ déficit] to counteract¡deja ya de corregirme! — stop correcting me!
corrígeme si me equivoco, pero creo que aquí hemos estado ya — correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we've been here before
2) (Educ) [+ examen, dictado, tareas] to mark, grade (EEUU)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <error/falta> to correct; < modales> to improve, mendb) <examen/dictado> to correct, grade (AmE), to mark (BrE)c) <galeradas/pruebas> to correctd) <defecto físico/postura> to correcte) < trayectoria> to correct2.corregirse v pron1)b) (refl) ( al hablar) to correct oneselfcorregirse de algo: se corrigió del error — she corrected her mistake
* * *= correct, make + good, put + Nombre + right, repair, amend, set + right, redress, put + right, right, edit.Ex. Packages which have been used will be thoroughly tested in various applications, and any weakness corrected.Ex. Any child who comes to school at five years old without certain kinds of literary experience is a deprived child in whose growth there are deficiencies already difficult to make good.Ex. In 1986/87 Glasgow District Library spent over £30,000 on vandalism -- both on putting it right and in trying to prevent it.Ex. In the more common perspective of linear causality, we seek to explain a negative consequence by searching for its root cause and repairing it.Ex. This article shows how to amend and cancel orders and how to arrange delivery by telefacsimile.Ex. A serious omission or duplication in a page of prose, for instance, might necessitate the rejustification of dozens of lines, whereas if the mistake had been spotted in the stick it could have been set right in a matter of moments.Ex. To redress this iniquity women are demanding not only equal pay for equal work, but equal pay for work of equal value.Ex. The author emphasises the importance of the early stages of planning, where the seeds of failure are often sown, and mistakes made then will be very difficult to put right later.Ex. The author questions whether this is a transitional phenomenon which will be righted later.Ex. During the construction of a thesaurus, the computer can be enlisted to sort, merge, edit and compare terms.----* corregir a mano = hand-correct.* corregir deficiencias = correct + deficiencies.* corregir errores = debug.* corregir exámenes = mark + exams.* corregir inexactitudes = set + the record straight.* corregirlo = put + matters + right.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregirse = clean up + Posesivo + act.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* corregir una situación = correct + situation, redress + situation.* corregir un error = correct + error, amend + mistake, correct + a wrong, correct + Posesivo + mistake.* corregir un mal = correct + a wrong.* corregir un problema = correct + problem.* sin corregir = unamended, uncorrected, unrevised.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <error/falta> to correct; < modales> to improve, mendb) <examen/dictado> to correct, grade (AmE), to mark (BrE)c) <galeradas/pruebas> to correctd) <defecto físico/postura> to correcte) < trayectoria> to correct2.corregirse v pron1)b) (refl) ( al hablar) to correct oneselfcorregirse de algo: se corrigió del error — she corrected her mistake
* * *= correct, make + good, put + Nombre + right, repair, amend, set + right, redress, put + right, right, edit.Ex: Packages which have been used will be thoroughly tested in various applications, and any weakness corrected.
Ex: Any child who comes to school at five years old without certain kinds of literary experience is a deprived child in whose growth there are deficiencies already difficult to make good.Ex: In 1986/87 Glasgow District Library spent over £30,000 on vandalism -- both on putting it right and in trying to prevent it.Ex: In the more common perspective of linear causality, we seek to explain a negative consequence by searching for its root cause and repairing it.Ex: This article shows how to amend and cancel orders and how to arrange delivery by telefacsimile.Ex: A serious omission or duplication in a page of prose, for instance, might necessitate the rejustification of dozens of lines, whereas if the mistake had been spotted in the stick it could have been set right in a matter of moments.Ex: To redress this iniquity women are demanding not only equal pay for equal work, but equal pay for work of equal value.Ex: The author emphasises the importance of the early stages of planning, where the seeds of failure are often sown, and mistakes made then will be very difficult to put right later.Ex: The author questions whether this is a transitional phenomenon which will be righted later.Ex: During the construction of a thesaurus, the computer can be enlisted to sort, merge, edit and compare terms.* corregir a mano = hand-correct.* corregir deficiencias = correct + deficiencies.* corregir errores = debug.* corregir exámenes = mark + exams.* corregir inexactitudes = set + the record straight.* corregirlo = put + matters + right.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregirse = clean up + Posesivo + act.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* corregir una situación = correct + situation, redress + situation.* corregir un error = correct + error, amend + mistake, correct + a wrong, correct + Posesivo + mistake.* corregir un mal = correct + a wrong.* corregir un problema = correct + problem.* sin corregir = unamended, uncorrected, unrevised.* * *corregir [I8 ]vt1 ‹error/falta› to correctquiere que lo corrijan cuando se equivoca he wants to be corrected when he makes a mistaketendrás que corregir esos modales you'll have to improve o mend your manners3 ‹galeradas/pruebas› to correct, read4 ‹defecto físico/postura› to correct5 ‹rumbo/trayectoria› to correctA1 (en el comportamiento) to change o mend one's wayshace esfuerzos para corregirse de ese hábito he is trying to get out of that habit2 ( refl) (al hablar) to correct oneself corregirse DE algo:se corrigió del error she corrected her mistakeB«defecto físico»: un defecto que se corrige solo a defect which corrects itself* * *
corregir ( conjugate corregir) verbo transitivo ( en general) to correct;
‹ modales› to improve, mend;
‹examen/prueba› to correct;
( puntuar) to grade (AmE), to mark (BrE)
corregirse verbo pronominal
corregir verbo transitivo to correct
' corregir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enderezar
- enmendar
- prueba
- plantilla
English:
amend
- chasten
- copy-edit
- correct
- edit
- imbalance
- mark
- proof
- proofread
- right
- grade
- pick
- redress
* * *♦ vt1. [error] to correct;corrígeme si me equivoco, pero creo que… correct me if I'm wrong, but I think…;estas gafas corregirán la visión these glasses will correct your vision2. [pruebas, galeradas] to proofread3. [examen] to mark4. [rumbo] to correct5. [reprender] to reprimand* * *v/t correct* * *corregir {28} vt1) enmendar: to correct, to emend2) : to reprimand3)corregir pruebas : to proofread* * *corregir vb to correct -
114 incrustar
v.1 to incrust, to encrust, to cover with a hard crust.2 to hammer in, to fix in someone's mind through repetition.* * *1 to incrust, encrust2 (arte) to inlay1 to become embedded (en, in)* * *1. VT1) (=introducir) (lit) to incrust; (fig) to graft2) [+ joyas] to inlay3) (Téc) to set (en into)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo < piedra preciosa>2.una tiara incrustada de or con diamantes — a tiara set o incrusted with diamonds
incrustarse v pron* * *= embed [imbed, -USA], encase, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].Ex. String searching is a technique for locating a string of characters, even if it is embedded within a larger term.Ex. There may be millions of fine thoughts, all encased within stone walls of acceptable architectural form.Ex. The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.Ex. The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.* * *1.verbo transitivo < piedra preciosa>2.una tiara incrustada de or con diamantes — a tiara set o incrusted with diamonds
incrustarse v pron* * *= embed [imbed, -USA], encase, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].Ex: String searching is a technique for locating a string of characters, even if it is embedded within a larger term.
Ex: There may be millions of fine thoughts, all encased within stone walls of acceptable architectural form.Ex: The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.Ex: The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.* * *incrustar [A1 ]vt1 ‹piedra preciosa› incrustar algo EN algo to set sth IN sth2 incrustar algo DE or CON algo:una tiara incrustada de or con diamantes a tiara set o incrusted with diamonds3 ‹espada/navaja› incrustar algo EN algo to bury sth IN sthla bala se incrustó en la pared the bullet embedded o buried itself in the wallla suciedad se incrusta entre las baldosas the dirt gets embedded between the tiles* * *
incrustar ( conjugate incrustar) verbo transitivo ‹ piedra preciosa› incrustar algo en algo to set sth in sth
incrustarse verbo pronominal incrustarse en algo [ bala] to embed itself in sth;
[ suciedad] to get embedded in sth
incrustar verbo transitivo to inlay
una caja incrustada de diamantes, a box inlaid with diamonds
(en una superficie) to encrust o incrust
' incrustar' also found in these entries:
English:
embed
- stud
* * *♦ vt1. [introducir, empotrar] to embed;incrustar nácar en la madera to inlay the wood with mother of pearl;incrustó la espada en la roca he plunged the sword deep into the rock;Famme incrustó un codo en el costado he jabbed his elbow into my ribs2. Informát to embed* * *v/t incrust (de with)* * *incrustar vt1) : to embed2) : to inlay -
115 prestar
v.1 to lend, to loan (dejar) (dinero, cosa).¿me prestas mil pesos? ¿could you lend me a thousand pesos?¿me prestas tu pluma? can I borrow your pen?Ella presta dinero She lends money.2 to give, to offer (dar) (ayuda).3 to make.4 to borrow, to borrow money.Ella presta dinero a menudo She borrows money often.5 to render.Ella presta servicios She renders services.6 to lend money, to lend out money.* * *1 (dejar prestado) to lend, loan2 (pedir prestado) to borrow3 (servicio) to do, render4 (ayuda) to give1 (ofrecerse) to lend oneself2 (ser motivo) to lend itself■ estas indicaciones se prestan a malas interpretaciones these instructions are open misinterpretation3 (acceder) to agree, give in\prestar juramento to swear* * *verb1) to lend, loan2) render•* * *1. VT1) (=dejar prestado) to lend¿me puedes prestar el coche? — can I borrow your car?, can you lend me your car?
2) LAm (=pedir prestado) to borrow (a from)3) (=dedicar) [+ esfuerzo] to devote; [+ apoyo, auxilio, ayuda] to give•
prestar atención a algn/algo — to pay attention to sb/sth•
prestar crédito a algo — to believe sth•
prestar declaración — [ante la policía] to make a statement; [en un juicio] to give evidence, testify•
prestar oídos a algo — to take notice of sth4) frm (=aportar)los jóvenes prestaban alegría a la fiesta — the young people brought good cheer to o brightened up the party
el color azul le prestaba un encanto especial a la habitación — the blue colour gave o lent a special charm to the room
5) Ven2. VI1) (=dar de sí) [zapatos] to give; [cuerda] to stretch2) (=servir)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dinero/coche/libro> to lendb) (Col) ( pedir prestado) to borrow2)a) < ayuda> to give; < servicio> to render; < servicio militar> to dob)3) < juramento> to swear4) (liter) <alegría/colorido> to lend2.prestarse v pron1)prestarse A algo — a críticas/malentendidos to be open to something
el sistema se presta a abusos — the system lends itself to o is open to abuse
2) (ser apto, idóneo)la novela se presta para ser abreviada — the novel is ideal o suitable for abridgement
3) (refl) ( ofrecerse)prestarse A + INF — to offer to + inf; ( en frases negativas)
* * *= charge out, circulate, lend, loan out.Ex. If the copy is charged out, it cannot be deleted.Ex. However, if the volumes of the encyclopedia will not be circulated, the volumes need to be entered separately.Ex. Circulation -- The procedures for lending documents to borrowers and keeping track of them -- is restricted to authorized users.Ex. A borrower may sometimes wish to take out a book which has already been loaned out.----* capitalista que presta capital de riesgo = venture capitalist.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* encargado de prestar los primeros auxilios = first aider.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar antención a = lay + interest with.* prestar apoyo = lend + support, support.* prestar apoyo a = go to + bat for, bat for.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar ayuda = provide + assistance, render + assistance, offer + guidance, offer + assistance, lend + a (helping) hand.* prestar declaración = give + evidence.* prestar declaración bajo juramento = testify + under oath.* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestar importancia a = place + weight on.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* prestar respeto a = pay + deference to.* prestarse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* prestar servicio = service.* prestar un libro = check out + book.* prestar un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, render + service, give + service to, deliver + service, deliver + value, produce + the goods, do + service.* prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons, serve + patrons.* profesional dedicado a prestar un servicio a la población = service professional.* profesión dedicada a prestar un servicio a la población = service profession.* que le presta gran importancia a la cultura = culture-conscious.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dinero/coche/libro> to lendb) (Col) ( pedir prestado) to borrow2)a) < ayuda> to give; < servicio> to render; < servicio militar> to dob)3) < juramento> to swear4) (liter) <alegría/colorido> to lend2.prestarse v pron1)prestarse A algo — a críticas/malentendidos to be open to something
el sistema se presta a abusos — the system lends itself to o is open to abuse
2) (ser apto, idóneo)la novela se presta para ser abreviada — the novel is ideal o suitable for abridgement
3) (refl) ( ofrecerse)prestarse A + INF — to offer to + inf; ( en frases negativas)
* * *= charge out, circulate, lend, loan out.Ex: If the copy is charged out, it cannot be deleted.
Ex: However, if the volumes of the encyclopedia will not be circulated, the volumes need to be entered separately.Ex: Circulation -- The procedures for lending documents to borrowers and keeping track of them -- is restricted to authorized users.Ex: A borrower may sometimes wish to take out a book which has already been loaned out.* capitalista que presta capital de riesgo = venture capitalist.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* encargado de prestar los primeros auxilios = first aider.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar antención a = lay + interest with.* prestar apoyo = lend + support, support.* prestar apoyo a = go to + bat for, bat for.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar ayuda = provide + assistance, render + assistance, offer + guidance, offer + assistance, lend + a (helping) hand.* prestar declaración = give + evidence.* prestar declaración bajo juramento = testify + under oath.* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestar importancia a = place + weight on.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* prestar respeto a = pay + deference to.* prestarse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* prestar servicio = service.* prestar un libro = check out + book.* prestar un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, render + service, give + service to, deliver + service, deliver + value, produce + the goods, do + service.* prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons, serve + patrons.* profesional dedicado a prestar un servicio a la población = service professional.* profesión dedicada a prestar un servicio a la población = service profession.* que le presta gran importancia a la cultura = culture-conscious.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *prestar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹dinero/coche/libro› to lend2 ( Col) (pedir prestado) to borrowB1 ‹ayuda› to give; ‹servicio› to renderuna condecoración por los servicios prestados a la Universidad an award o a medal for services rendered to the Universityprestó su colaboración desinteresadamente she gave her help unselfishlyprestó el servicio militar en la marina he did his military service in the navy2prestar atención to pay attentionC ‹juramento› to swearprestó declaración ante el juez he made a statement to the judgeD ( liter); ‹alegría/colorido› to lendlas farolas prestan un encanto especial a la plaza the lamps lend a special charm to the square(dar motivo para): tales declaraciones se prestan a malentendidos statements like that are open to misinterpretation, statements like that are liable o likely to be misinterpretedsu actitud se presta a equívocos her attitude could easily be misinterpretedel sistema se presta a que se cometan abusos the system lends itself to o is open to abuseB (ser apto, idóneo) prestarse PARA algo:la novela se presta para ser adaptada a la pantalla the novel lends itself well to being adapted to the screenel terreno se presta para construir un campo de golf the land is suitable for building a golf course onese vestido no se presta para la ocasión that dress isn't right o suitable for the occasionse presta para todo tipo de usos it is suitable for many different uses, it can be used for many different purposesC ( refl) (ofrecerse) prestarse A + INF to offer to + INFse prestó a ayudarnos she offered to help us(en frases negativas): no me presto a negocios sucios I won't take part in anything underhand* * *
prestar ( conjugate prestar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹dinero/libro› to lend;◊ ¿me prestas el coche? will you lend me your car?, can I borrow your car?
2
‹ servicio› to render;
‹ servicio militar› to do
3 ‹ juramento› to swear
prestarse verbo pronominal
1 ( dar ocasión) prestarse A algo ‹a críticas/malentendidos/abusos› to be open to sth
2 (ser apto, idóneo) prestarse PARA algo to be suitable for sth
3 ( refl)a) ( ofrecerse)
b) ( en frases negativas):
prestar verbo transitivo
1 (un objeto, dinero) to lend
(pedir prestado) to borrow
2 (auxilio, colaboración) to give
3 (servicio) to render
♦ Locuciones: prestar atención, to pay attention
prestar declaración ante el juez, to make a statement before the judge
prestar juramento, to swear
prestar oído, to listen to
Recuerda que to borrow significa coger, pedir prestado, mientras que to lend significa dar, prestar: If I borrow money from you, then you lend me the money.
' prestar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acudir
- atención
- declaración
- dejar
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- fijarse
- oído
- atender
- ceder
- descuidar
- escuchar
- fijar
- juramento
- préstamo
- te
English:
attend
- attention
- borrow
- carelessly
- evidence
- give
- hear
- lend
- listen
- loan
- lunch
- note
- oath
- pay
- statement
- swear
- take
- undivided
- disregard
- heed
- issue
- render
- testify
* * *♦ vt1. [dejar] [dinero, cosa] to lend;¿me prestas mil pesos? could you lend me a thousand pesos?;¿me prestas tu pluma? can I borrow your pen?2. [dar] [ayuda] to give, to offer;[servicio] to offer, to provide;presté ayuda a los accidentados I offered assistance to the accident victims;prestar atención to pay attention3. [declaración, juramento] to make;prestó juramento ante el rey she took an oath before the king4. [transmitir encanto] to lend;la decoración presta un aire de fiesta the decorations lend a festive tone* * *borrow;prestar atención pay attention* * *prestar vt1) : to lend, to loan2) : to render (a service), to give (aid)3)prestar atención : to pay attention4)prestar juramento : to take an oath* * *¿me prestas tu bici? can you lend me your bike?¿me dejas tu bici? can I borrow your bike? -
116 sentir
m.feelings, sentiments.v.1 to feel.sentimos mucha alegría/pena al enterarnos we were very happy/sad when we found outsin sentir without noticingYo siento amargura I feel=sense bitterness.Ella siente también She feels, too.Yo sentí a Ricardo con mi mano I felt Richard with my hand.2 to regret, to be sorry about.sentimos mucho la muerte de su amigo we deeply regret the death of your friendsiento que no puedas venir I'm sorry you can't comesiento haberle hecho esperar sorry to keep you waitinglo siento (mucho) I'm (really) sorry3 to hear.4 to be sorry to, to feel sorry to.Yo siento irme I am sorry to go.5 to be sorry for.* * *1 (sentimiento) feeling2 (opinión) opinion, view1 (gen) to feel2 (lamentar) to regret, be sorry about, feel sorry3 (oír) to hear■ ¿sientes algo? can you hear anything?4 (presentir) to feel, think, have a feeling that1 to feel\dejarse sentir / hacerse sentir figurado to make itself felten mi sentir in my opinion¡lo siento! I'm sorry!sentirse como en casa to feel at homesentirse con ánimos de hacer algo to feel like doing something, feel up to doing somethingsentirse mal to feel illsin sentir just like that* * *verb1) to feel2) feel sorry, regret3) sense•- sentirse* * *1. VT1) [+ emoción, sensación, dolor] to feel•
dejarse sentir — to be feltestán empezando a dejarse sentir los efectos de la crisis — the effects of the crisis are beginning to be felt
•
sentir pena por algn — to feel pity for sb, feel sorry for sb2) (=percibir) to sensequizá sintió que no le estaba diciendo la verdad — maybe she sensed that I wasn't telling her the truth
3) [con otros sentidos]a) (=oír) to hear¿sientes el olor a quemado? — can you smell burning?
4) (=presentir)5) [+ música, poesía] to have a feeling for6) (=lamentar) to be sorry about, regret más frmsiento informarle que no ha sido seleccionado — I'm sorry to tell you that you haven't been selected, I regret to inform you that you haven't been selected más frm
siento molestarlo, pero necesito su ayuda — I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help
•
lo siento — I'm sorrylo siento muchísimo, ¡cuánto lo siento! — I'm so sorry
•
sentir que... — to be sorry that...2.VI to feel3.See:* * *I 1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dolor/pinchazo> to feelsentir hambre/frío/sed — to feel hungry/cold/thirsty
b) < emoción> to feelc) ( presentir)los efectos de la crisis se dejarán sentir durante décadas — the effects of the crisis will be felt for decades
2)a) ( oír) <ruido/disparo> to hearb) (esp AmL) ( percibir)le siento gusto a vainilla/ajo — I can taste vanilla/garlic
3) ( lamentar)2.lo siento en el alma — I'm terribly sorry, I'm so sorry
sentirse v pron1) (+ compl) to feel¿te sientes bien? — are you feeling o do you feel all right?
me siento mal — I don't feel well, I'm not feeling well
me siento enfermo/peor — I feel ill/worse
2) (Chi, Méx) ( ofenderse) to be offended o hurtIIsentirse CON alguien — to be offended o upset with somebody
masculino ( sentimiento) feelings (pl), emotions (pl); (opinión, postura) feeling, view* * *= be sorry, sentiment, have + a feeling, regret.Ex. I'm sorry to have disappointed you.Ex. The song may have been forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on = Puede que la canción se haya olvidado pero entre los usuarios de bibliotecas el sentimiento perdura.Ex. Sir Walter Greg also half regretted 'that 'bibliology' is past praying for' since it defined the study more precisely than the accepted word.----* decir que Uno se siente cómodo con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno se siente confortable con Algo = express + comfort with.* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.* hacer sentir = make + feel.* hacer sentir bien = make + Nombre + feel good.* hacer sentir la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence felt.* hacer sentir mal = make + Nombre + feel bad.* hacer sentir orgulloso = make + Nombre + proud.* hacerse sentir = take + Posesivo + toll (on).* los efectos negativos se están dejando sentir ahora = chickens come home to roost.* nada sabe mejor que sentirse delgado = nothing tastes as good as thin feels.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* recortes presupuestarios + hacerse sentir = budget cut + bite.* sentir ansiedad = feel + anxiety.* sentir aversión por = have + aversion to.* sentir cierta aprensión (por) = be apprehensive (about).* sentir claustrofobia = feel + claustrophobic.* sentir daño = feel + hurt.* sentir el deseo de = have + an/the inclination to, get + the urge to.* sentir entusiasmo por = be enamoured of/with.* sentir envidia = feel + jealous.* sentir envidia de = be envious of.* sentir hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.* sentir hormigueo en la piel = tingle.* sentir la inclinación de = be inclined to.* sentir la necesidad de = feel + need for, feel + the need to, get + the urge to.* sentir la sensación = feel.* sentir las ganas de = get + the urge to.* sentir lástima por = feel + sorry for, commiserate (with).* sentir la tentación de = be tempted to.* sentir los efectos de = feel + the effects of.* sentir más ganas de hacer Algo = grow in + appetite.* sentir miedo = be in fear.* sentir motivación = have + motivation.* sentir obligación = feel + compulsion.* sentir pasión por = be passionate about.* sentir pena por = feel + sorry for.* sentir predilección por = be partial to.* sentir preferencia por = have + a preference for.* sentir que no tienen en cuenta a Alguien = feel + left out.* sentir remordimiento = feel + remorse.* sentir reticencia hacia = recoil.* sentirse = feel, feel + a sense of, feel like.* sentirse acorralado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* sentirse afligido = feel + hurt.* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.* sentirse aislado = feel + left out.* sentirse aliviado = be relieved.* sentirse amenazado = feel + threatened.* sentirse atraído = be engaged.* sentirse atraído por = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to, gravitate to(wards).* sentirse avergonzado = be ashamed, feel + embarrassed.* sentirse bien = feel + good, wellness, feel + right, get + high.* sentirse bien con Uno mismo = feel + right.* sentirse cansado = feel + tired.* sentirse cohibido = feel + shy.* sentirse cómodo con = be comfortable with.* sentirse como en casa = feel + at home, feel like + home (away) from home.* sentirse como flotando en las nubes = float on + air.* sentirse como nuevo = be right as rain.* sentirse como pez en el agua = take to + Nombre + like ducks to water.* sentirse confortable = be at ease.* sentirse confuso = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* sentirse cortado = self-conscious.* sentirse culpable = feel + guilty.* sentirse culpable por = feel + guilt over.* sentir sed = be thirsty.* sentirse de primera = feel + tip-top.* sentirse desalentado = be discouraged.* sentirse descontento con = experience + dissatisfaction with.* sentirse desilusionado = become + chagrined.* sentirse destrozado = be gutted, feel + gutted.* sentirse dolido = feel + hurt.* sentirse emocionado = be thrilled.* sentirse encantado = be thrilled.* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.* sentirse entusiasmado = be thrilled.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* sentirse fantástico = feel + tip-top.* sentirse fuera de lugar = feel + inadequate.* sentirse halagado por = be complimented by.* sentirse hecho polvo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* sentirse identificado = hit it off.* sentirse ignorado = feel + left out.* sentirse importante = feel + important.* sentirse inclinado a = be inclined to.* sentirse incómodo = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse incómodo con = be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with.* sentirse indignado (por) = be indignant (at).* sentirse indispuesto = feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* sentirse integrado = sense of belonging.* sentirse intimidado = be in awe.* sentirse mal = feel + bad, feel under + the weather, be under the weather, feel + wrong.* sentirse mal con Uno mismo = feel + wrong.* sentirse mareado = feel + giddy, feel + dizzy.* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).* sentirse molesto = stir + uneasily, look + uncomfortable, feel + wrong.* sentirse molesto por = be embarrassed at.* sentirse ofendido = be aggrieved.* sentirse orgulloso = swell with + pride.* sentirse orgulloso de = be proud (of/to), take + pride in.* sentirse partícipe = sense of ownership.* sentirse perdido = be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, feel at + sea, be all at sea.* sentirse rechazado = feel + left out.* sentirse reconfortado = take + heart.* sentirse resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* sentirse sobrecogido = stand in + awe.* sentirse traicionado = feel + a sense of betrayal.* sentirse violento = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse violento por = be embarrassed at.* sentirse vivo = feel + alive.* sentir simpatía por = have + warm feelings towards.* sentir una emoción = feel + emotion.* sentir una sensación de = experience + sense of.* sentir un cosquilleo en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* sentir un escalofrío = experience + shiver.* sentir un impulso = have + an impulse.* sentir vergüenza = feel + embarrassed.* sentir vergüenza ajena = feel + embarrassed for + Nombre.* siento + Infinitivo = sorry + Infinitivo.* sin sentir ningún reparo = unashamed.* sin sentir vergüenza = shamelessly.* * *I 1.verbo transitivo1)a) <dolor/pinchazo> to feelsentir hambre/frío/sed — to feel hungry/cold/thirsty
b) < emoción> to feelc) ( presentir)los efectos de la crisis se dejarán sentir durante décadas — the effects of the crisis will be felt for decades
2)a) ( oír) <ruido/disparo> to hearb) (esp AmL) ( percibir)le siento gusto a vainilla/ajo — I can taste vanilla/garlic
3) ( lamentar)2.lo siento en el alma — I'm terribly sorry, I'm so sorry
sentirse v pron1) (+ compl) to feel¿te sientes bien? — are you feeling o do you feel all right?
me siento mal — I don't feel well, I'm not feeling well
me siento enfermo/peor — I feel ill/worse
2) (Chi, Méx) ( ofenderse) to be offended o hurtIIsentirse CON alguien — to be offended o upset with somebody
masculino ( sentimiento) feelings (pl), emotions (pl); (opinión, postura) feeling, view* * *= be sorry, sentiment, have + a feeling, regret.Ex: I'm sorry to have disappointed you.
Ex: The song may have been forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on = Puede que la canción se haya olvidado pero entre los usuarios de bibliotecas el sentimiento perdura.Ex: She had, suddenly, a new feeling, like a tardy response to the stimulus of an unfamiliar drug.Ex: Sir Walter Greg also half regretted 'that 'bibliology' is past praying for' since it defined the study more precisely than the accepted word.* decir que Uno se siente cómodo con Algo = express + comfort with.* decir que Uno se siente confortable con Algo = express + comfort with.* hacer que Alguien se sienta a gusto = put + Nombre + at ease.* hacer sentir = make + feel.* hacer sentir bien = make + Nombre + feel good.* hacer sentir la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence felt.* hacer sentir mal = make + Nombre + feel bad.* hacer sentir orgulloso = make + Nombre + proud.* hacerse sentir = take + Posesivo + toll (on).* los efectos negativos se están dejando sentir ahora = chickens come home to roost.* nada sabe mejor que sentirse delgado = nothing tastes as good as thin feels.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* recortes presupuestarios + hacerse sentir = budget cut + bite.* sentir ansiedad = feel + anxiety.* sentir aversión por = have + aversion to.* sentir cierta aprensión (por) = be apprehensive (about).* sentir claustrofobia = feel + claustrophobic.* sentir daño = feel + hurt.* sentir el deseo de = have + an/the inclination to, get + the urge to.* sentir entusiasmo por = be enamoured of/with.* sentir envidia = feel + jealous.* sentir envidia de = be envious of.* sentir hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.* sentir hormigueo en la piel = tingle.* sentir la inclinación de = be inclined to.* sentir la necesidad de = feel + need for, feel + the need to, get + the urge to.* sentir la sensación = feel.* sentir las ganas de = get + the urge to.* sentir lástima por = feel + sorry for, commiserate (with).* sentir la tentación de = be tempted to.* sentir los efectos de = feel + the effects of.* sentir más ganas de hacer Algo = grow in + appetite.* sentir miedo = be in fear.* sentir motivación = have + motivation.* sentir obligación = feel + compulsion.* sentir pasión por = be passionate about.* sentir pena por = feel + sorry for.* sentir predilección por = be partial to.* sentir preferencia por = have + a preference for.* sentir que no tienen en cuenta a Alguien = feel + left out.* sentir remordimiento = feel + remorse.* sentir reticencia hacia = recoil.* sentirse = feel, feel + a sense of, feel like.* sentirse acorralado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* sentirse afligido = feel + hurt.* sentirse a gusto = feel + at home, be at ease.* sentirse a gusto con = be comfortable with.* sentirse aislado = feel + left out.* sentirse aliviado = be relieved.* sentirse amenazado = feel + threatened.* sentirse atraído = be engaged.* sentirse atraído por = take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to, gravitate to(wards).* sentirse avergonzado = be ashamed, feel + embarrassed.* sentirse bien = feel + good, wellness, feel + right, get + high.* sentirse bien con Uno mismo = feel + right.* sentirse cansado = feel + tired.* sentirse cohibido = feel + shy.* sentirse cómodo con = be comfortable with.* sentirse como en casa = feel + at home, feel like + home (away) from home.* sentirse como flotando en las nubes = float on + air.* sentirse como nuevo = be right as rain.* sentirse como pez en el agua = take to + Nombre + like ducks to water.* sentirse confortable = be at ease.* sentirse confuso = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* sentirse cortado = self-conscious.* sentirse culpable = feel + guilty.* sentirse culpable por = feel + guilt over.* sentir sed = be thirsty.* sentirse de primera = feel + tip-top.* sentirse desalentado = be discouraged.* sentirse descontento con = experience + dissatisfaction with.* sentirse desilusionado = become + chagrined.* sentirse destrozado = be gutted, feel + gutted.* sentirse dolido = feel + hurt.* sentirse emocionado = be thrilled.* sentirse encantado = be thrilled.* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.* sentirse entusiasmado = be thrilled.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* sentirse fantástico = feel + tip-top.* sentirse fuera de lugar = feel + inadequate.* sentirse halagado por = be complimented by.* sentirse hecho polvo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* sentirse identificado = hit it off.* sentirse ignorado = feel + left out.* sentirse importante = feel + important.* sentirse inclinado a = be inclined to.* sentirse incómodo = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse incómodo con = be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with.* sentirse indignado (por) = be indignant (at).* sentirse indispuesto = feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* sentirse integrado = sense of belonging.* sentirse intimidado = be in awe.* sentirse mal = feel + bad, feel under + the weather, be under the weather, feel + wrong.* sentirse mal con Uno mismo = feel + wrong.* sentirse mareado = feel + giddy, feel + dizzy.* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).* sentirse molesto = stir + uneasily, look + uncomfortable, feel + wrong.* sentirse molesto por = be embarrassed at.* sentirse ofendido = be aggrieved.* sentirse orgulloso = swell with + pride.* sentirse orgulloso de = be proud (of/to), take + pride in.* sentirse partícipe = sense of ownership.* sentirse perdido = be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, feel at + sea, be all at sea.* sentirse rechazado = feel + left out.* sentirse reconfortado = take + heart.* sentirse resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* sentirse sobrecogido = stand in + awe.* sentirse traicionado = feel + a sense of betrayal.* sentirse violento = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse violento por = be embarrassed at.* sentirse vivo = feel + alive.* sentir simpatía por = have + warm feelings towards.* sentir una emoción = feel + emotion.* sentir una sensación de = experience + sense of.* sentir un cosquilleo en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* sentir un escalofrío = experience + shiver.* sentir un impulso = have + an impulse.* sentir vergüenza = feel + embarrassed.* sentir vergüenza ajena = feel + embarrassed for + Nombre.* siento + Infinitivo = sorry + Infinitivo.* sin sentir ningún reparo = unashamed.* sin sentir vergüenza = shamelessly.* * *vtA1 ‹frío/calor/hambre/sed› to feelempecé a sentir hambre/frío a eso de medianoche I started to feel hungry/cold around midnightapenas sentí el pinchazo I hardly felt the prick of the needlesentí un dolor en el costado/un tirón en la pierna I felt a pain in my side/a tug at my leg2 ‹emoción› to feeles incapaz de sentir compasión por nadie he's incapable of feeling compassion for anyonesentimos una gran alegría cuando nos enteramos we were overjoyed when we found outnunca me hicieron sentir que estaba incomodando they never made me feel I was in the waylo hizo para que él sintiera celos she did it to make him feel jealousrealmente sienten la música they play the music with great feeling3(presentir): sentí que nos iba a pasar algo I had a feeling something was going to happen to us4(experimentar consecuencias): los efectos de la crisis se dejarán sentir durante décadas the effects of the crisis will be felt for decadesel descontento se hizo sentir pronto their discontent soon made itself feltnuestro departamento no ha sentido el cambio de director our department hasn't been affected by the change of directorB1 (oír) to hearsentimos un ruido/un disparo/pasos we heard a noise/a shot/footstepsanoche te sentí llegar I heard you come in last night2( esp AmL) (percibir) ‹olor/gusto› siento olor a gas/a quemado I can smell gas/burningle siento gusto a vainilla/ajo I can taste vanilla/garlicC(lamentar): sentí mucho la muerte de tu padre I was very sorry to hear of your father's deathsu muerte fue muy sentida his death was deeply mournedlo siento mucho I'm really sorrylo siento en el alma I'm terribly sorry, I'm so sorryno sabes cómo or cuánto lo siento I can't tell you how sorry I amsentí mucho no poder ayudarla I was very sorry not to be able to help herel director siente no poder recibirlo the director regrets that he is unable to see you ( frml)siento que te tengas que ir tan pronto I'm sorry you have to go so soon■ sentirseA (+ compl) to feel¿te sientes bien? are you feeling o do you feel all right?me siento mal I don't feel well, I'm not feeling wellme siento enfermo/peor I feel ill/worsecomo se sentía mejor se levantó she felt o was feeling better so she got upse sintió desfallecer she felt as if she were about to faintno tiene por qué sentirse ofendida/culpable she has no reason to feel hurt/guiltynos sentimos totalmente identificados con el personaje we can identify completely with the characterme sentía vigilada I felt as if I was being watched2 (opinión, postura) feeling, viewla encuesta refleja el sentir general the survey reflects the general feeling o view* * *
sentir ( conjugate sentir) verbo transitivo
1
◊ sentir hambre/frío/sed to feel hungry/cold/thirsty
sentir celos to feel jealous
2
b) (esp AmL) ( percibir):
le siento gusto a vainilla I can taste vanilla
3 ( lamentar):
sentí mucho no poder ayudarla I was very sorry not to be able to help her;
ha sentido mucho la pérdida de su madre she has been very affected by her mother's death
sentirse verbo pronominal
1 (+ compl) to feel;
no me siento con ánimos I don't feel up to it
2 (Chi, Méx) ( ofenderse) to be offended o hurt;
sentirse CON algn to be offended o upset with sb
sentir
I sustantivo masculino
1 (juicio, opinion) opinion, view
2 (sentimiento) feeling
II verbo transitivo
1 to feel
sentir alegría/frío, to feel happy/cold
te lo digo como lo siento, I speak my mind ➣ Ver nota en feel
2 (oír, percibir) to hear: la sentí llegar de madrugada, I heard her come home in the small hours
3 (lamentar) to regret, be sorry about: siento haberte enfadado, I'm sorry I made you angry
' sentir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abominar
- acobardarse
- acusar
- ajena
- ajeno
- aprecio
- arrepentirse
- cobrar
- cogerse
- curiosidad
- despepitarse
- embarazarse
- estimar
- gustar
- identificarse
- intriga
- marearse
- notar
- palpar
- profesar
- rencor
- resentirse
- temer
- tener
- tocar
- tributar
- vergüenza
- agradecer
- ansia
- apenar
- chochear
- cohibir
- descomponer
- lástima
- náuseas
- remordimiento
- sienta
- sintiera
English:
afraid
- averse
- care for
- cringe
- empathize
- feel
- rue
- sense
- sorry
- bite
- care
- cold
- deep
- devoted
- nauseous
- presence
- relieved
- sentiment
- shame
- tingle
* * *♦ nm1. [sentimientos] feelings2. Formal [opinión]me gustaría conocer su sentir sobre este tema I'd like to know your feelings o what you feel about this matter;el sentir popular public opinion♦ vt1. [percibir, experimentar, notar] to feel;¿no sientes calor con tanta ropa? aren't you hot with all those clothes on?;no siento los pies del frío que hace it's so cold I can't feel my feet;sentía cierta tensión en el ambiente I could sense o feel a degree of tension in the atmosphere;sentimos mucha alegría/pena al enterarnos we were very happy/sad when we found out;siempre dice lo que siente he always says what he thinks;los trabajadores hicieron sentir su disconformidad the workers made plain their disagreement;Méxsentir bonito/feo to feel well/unwell2. [lamentar] to regret, to be sorry about;sentimos mucho la muerte de su amigo we deeply regret the death of your friend;lo siento (mucho) I'm (really) sorry;no sabes cuánto lo siento I can't tell you how sorry I am;por él es por quien más lo siento it's him I'm really sorry for;siento que no puedas venir I'm sorry you can't come;siento no poder ayudarte I'm sorry I can't help you;siento haberle hecho esperar sorry to keep you waiting;sentimos mucho (tener que) comunicarle que… [en cartas] we regret to inform you that…3. [presentir] to sense;siento que hay algo que no va bien I have a feeling o I sense that something's not quite right4. [oír] to hear;sentí pasos I heard footsteps;no te sentí entrar I didn't hear you come inpor el resfrío, no le siente gusto a la comida she can't taste the food because of her cold♦ vito feel;el frío ya se deja sentir you can really feel the cold now;la antipatía entre ellos aún se deja sentir the dislike between them is still noticeable;sin sentir without noticing* * *I m feeling, opinion;en mi sentir in my opinionII v/t1 feel;siento calor I feel hot2 ( percibir) sense;3 ( aparecer):hacerse odejarse sentir make itself felt4:lo siento I’m sorry* * *sentir {76} vt1) : to feel, to experienceno siento nada de dolor: I don't feel any painsentía sed: he was feeling thirstysentir amor: to feel love2) percibir: to perceive, to sensesentir un ruido: to hear a noise3) lamentar: to regret, to feel sorry forlo siento mucho: I'm very sorrysentir vi1) : to have feeling, to feel2)sin sentir : without noticing, inadvertently* * *sentir vb2. (lamentar) to be sorry -
117 sin igual
adj.unequaled, in a class by itself, matchless, beyond compare.* * ** * *(adj.) = unequalled, unexampled, unsurpassed, unique unto itself, unrivalled [unrivaled, -USA], without equal, matchlessEx. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have generated a level of common international interest on a level unequalled since the construction of the railways.Ex. Hitherto her behavior had been unexampled.Ex. He was a scholar-librarian whose Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts remained unsurpassed for 250 years, and is still useful.Ex. Their problem, Waikart concluded, 'was unique unto itself'.Ex. On-line data banks are still expanding, as they provide unrivalled services, even when these have to be paid for by users.Ex. The Iberian horse was already regarded as a war horse without equal.Ex. My reaction to both of them was not one of despair or of envy, but of pleasure in watching a matchless performance.* * *(adj.) = unequalled, unexampled, unsurpassed, unique unto itself, unrivalled [unrivaled, -USA], without equal, matchlessEx: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have generated a level of common international interest on a level unequalled since the construction of the railways.
Ex: Hitherto her behavior had been unexampled.Ex: He was a scholar-librarian whose Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts remained unsurpassed for 250 years, and is still useful.Ex: Their problem, Waikart concluded, 'was unique unto itself'.Ex: On-line data banks are still expanding, as they provide unrivalled services, even when these have to be paid for by users.Ex: The Iberian horse was already regarded as a war horse without equal.Ex: My reaction to both of them was not one of despair or of envy, but of pleasure in watching a matchless performance. -
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119 si
m.B (Music).* * *si1 (condicional) if2 (disyuntiva, duda) if, whether3 (énfasis) but■ ¡si yo no quería! but I didn't want to!■ ¡pero si es facilísimo! ¡but it's really easy!\como si as ifcomo si nada / como si tal cosa as if it were nothing at allpor si acaso just in casesi bien although, even though————————si► nombre masculino (pl sis)1 MÚSICA ti, si, B* * *conj.1) if2) whether•- si bien- si no* * *ICONJ1) [uso condicional] ifsi lo quieres, te lo doy — if you want it I'll give it to you
si lo sé, no te lo digo — I wouldn't have told you, if I'd known
si tuviera dinero, lo compraría — if I had any money I would buy it
si me lo hubiese pedido, se lo habría o hubiera dado — if he had asked me for it I would have given it to him
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si no — [condición negativa] if not; [indicando alternativa] otherwise, or (else)si no estudias, no aprobarás — you won't pass if you don't study, you won't pass unless you study
ponte crema porque si no, te quemarás — put some cream on, otherwise o or (else) you'll get sunburned
vete, si no, vas a llegar tarde — go, or (else) you'll be late
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llevo el paraguas por si (acaso) llueve — I've got my umbrella (just) in case it rains•
¿y si llueve? — what if it rains?¿y si se lo preguntamos? — why don't we ask her?
2) [en interrogativas indirectas] whetherno sabía si habías venido en avión o en tren — I didn't know whether o if you'd come by plane or train
me pregunto si vale la pena — I wonder whether o if it's worth it
no sé si será verdad — I don't know whether o if it's true
¿sabes si nos han pagado ya? — do you know if we've been paid yet?
3) [uso concesivo]no sé de qué te quejas, si eres una belleza — I don't know what you're complaining about when you're so beautiful
si bien creó un amplio consenso político... — although it is true o while it may be true that he created a broad political consensus...
4) [uso desiderativo]¡si fuera verdad! — if only it were true!, I wish it were true!
¡si viniese pronto! — I wish he'd come!, if only he'd come!
5) [indicando protesta] but¡si no sabía que estabas allí! — but I didn't know you were there!
¡si (es que) acabo de llamarte! — but I've only just phoned you!
¡si tienes la tira de discos! — but you have loads of records! *
6) [uso enfático]¡si serán hipócritas! — they're such hypocrites!, they're so hypocritical!
-es un pesado -¡si lo sabré yo! — "he's a pain" - "don't I know it!" o "you're telling me!"
si lo sabré yo, que soy su mujer — I ought to know, I'm his wife
que si engorda, que si perjudica a la salud... — they say it's fattening and bad for your health
que si lavar los platos, que si limpiar el suelo, que si... — what with washing up and sweeping the floor and...
7) [indicando sorpresa]¡pero si es el cartero! — why, it's the postman!
SI La conjunción si se puede traducir al inglés por if o whether; si no se traduce por if not o unless. Si ► Por regla general, si se traduce al inglés por if en las oraciones condicionales y por whether o if en las dubitativas: Si me has mentido te arrepentirás If you have lied to me you'll regret it Si tuviera mucho dinero me compraría un caballo If I had lots of money, I'd buy myself a horse No sé si me dejará quedarme I don't know whether o if he'll let me stay ► Si se puede traducir solo por whether, y nunca por if, cuando se presentan dos opciones a elegir, cuando va detrás de una preposición, delante de un infinitivo o de una oración interrogativa indirecta: No sé si ir a Canadá o a Estados Unidos I can't decide whether to go to Canada or the United States Quiero que hablemos de si deberíamos mandar a los niños a un colegio interno I want to talk to you about whether we should send the children to boarding school Todavía no tenemos muy claro si vamos a mudarnos o no We still haven't made up our minds about whether to move or not ► Las oraciones del tipo si hubieras hecho algo... se pueden traducir, en un registro más culto, omitiendo la partícula if e invirtiendo el orden del sujeto y el verbo auxiliar: Si hubieras estado aquí esto no habría ocurrido Had you been here this would not have happened Si no ► Si no generalmente se traduce al inglés por if not aunque, cuando en español se puede reemplazar por a no ser que, se puede utilizar también unless y cuando equivale a de lo contrario se emplea preferentemente otherwise o or else: Iría al cine más a menudo si no fuera tan caro I would go to the cinema more often if it weren't so expensive No te puedes quedar aquí si no pagas el alquiler You can't stay here unless you pay your rent o You can't stay here if you don't pay your rent Tenemos que estar allí antes de las diez; si no, vamos a tener problemas We must be there by ten, otherwise o or else we'll be in trouble ► Las oraciones del tipo si no hubieras hecho algo... se pueden traducir, en un registro más culto, omitiendo la partícula if e invirtiendo el orden del sujeto y el verbo auxiliar: Si no hubiese robado el dinero, ahora no estaría en la cárcel Had he not stolen the money, he wouldn't be in prison now Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada II¡pero si eres tú! no te había reconocido — oh, it's you, I didn't recognize you!
SM (Mús) B* * *I1)a) ( introduciendo una condición) ifsi lo sé, no vengo — (fam) if I'd known, I wouldn't have come
si pudiera, se lo compraba — (fam) if I could, I'd buy it for him
si lo hubiera or hubiese sabido... — if I'd known..., had I known...
empezó a decir que si esto, que si lo otro — he said this, that and the other
b) (en locs)si bien: si bien el sueldo es bueno, el horario es malísimo the pay may be good but the hours are terrible; si no otherwise; pórtate bien, si no, te vas a la cama behave yourself, or else you're going straight to bed; date prisa, que si no nos vamos sin ti — hurry up, otherwise we're going without you
2)a) ( planteando un hecho) ifb) ( cada vez que) ifsi hacía sol salíamos a pasear — if o when it was sunny we used to go out for a walk
3)si + subj: si yo lo supiera! if only I knew!; si me hubieras avisado a tiempo! — if only you had let me know in time!
b) (en frases que expresan protesta, indignación, sorpresa)pero si te avisé...! — but I warned you...!
c) (fam) ( uso enfático)si lo sabré yo! — don't I know it!, you're telling me!
d) (planteando eventualidades, sugerencias)y si no quiere hacerlo ¿qué? — and if she doesn't want to do it, what then?
¿y si lo probáramos? — why don't we give it a try?
4) ( en interrogativas indirectas) whetherIIme pregunto si lo encontrarán — I wonder if o whether they'll find it
si bemol/sostenido — B flat/sharp
en si mayor/menor — in B major/minor
* * *I1)a) ( introduciendo una condición) ifsi lo sé, no vengo — (fam) if I'd known, I wouldn't have come
si pudiera, se lo compraba — (fam) if I could, I'd buy it for him
si lo hubiera or hubiese sabido... — if I'd known..., had I known...
empezó a decir que si esto, que si lo otro — he said this, that and the other
b) (en locs)si bien: si bien el sueldo es bueno, el horario es malísimo the pay may be good but the hours are terrible; si no otherwise; pórtate bien, si no, te vas a la cama behave yourself, or else you're going straight to bed; date prisa, que si no nos vamos sin ti — hurry up, otherwise we're going without you
2)a) ( planteando un hecho) ifb) ( cada vez que) ifsi hacía sol salíamos a pasear — if o when it was sunny we used to go out for a walk
3)si + subj: si yo lo supiera! if only I knew!; si me hubieras avisado a tiempo! — if only you had let me know in time!
b) (en frases que expresan protesta, indignación, sorpresa)pero si te avisé...! — but I warned you...!
c) (fam) ( uso enfático)si lo sabré yo! — don't I know it!, you're telling me!
d) (planteando eventualidades, sugerencias)y si no quiere hacerlo ¿qué? — and if she doesn't want to do it, what then?
¿y si lo probáramos? — why don't we give it a try?
4) ( en interrogativas indirectas) whetherIIme pregunto si lo encontrarán — I wonder if o whether they'll find it
si bemol/sostenido — B flat/sharp
en si mayor/menor — in B major/minor
* * *si1= if, if only, to the extent that, whether, should, to the degree that.Ex: If our data are going to be used in other countries, we have to remember that English users would prefer standard English.
Ex: A large proportion of the earth's population has not yet recognized the enormous advantages that would accrue if only everybody spoke English.Ex: A future with online catalogues will still require analytical entries, to the extent that records need to contain notes of contents of works.Ex: The question I will address is whether our acting on what I believe to be an invalid assumption provides valid cataloging.Ex: Should they have misjudged the availability of such a source, they can anticipate alternate approaches.Ex: To the degree that this argument is true, it paints a rather pessimistic picture of the quality of much published research.* ¿y si... ? = what if... ?.* como si = as though.* como si nada = unfazed.* como si (se tratase de) = as if.* como si tal cosa = unfazed, just like that.* comprobar si el contenido de un vídeo es adecuado o no = vet + video.* con respecto a si... o... = as to whether... or....* cuando..., si es que... = if and when.* ¿de dónde si no...? = where else...?.* no importa si... o = no matter whether... or.* o si no = or else.* porque sí = for the love of it.* por si = in the chance that.* por si acaso = in case of, on the off chance, just in case, on spec.* por si casualidad = in the chance that.* por si fuera poco = to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* por si las moscas = just in case, on spec.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* ¿qué ocurre si... ? = what if... ?.* ¿qué pasa si... ? = what if... ?.* ¿qué sucede si... ? = what if... ?.* ¿quién si no...? = who else but...?.* si acaso = if ever, if at all, if and when.* si alguna vez lo fue = if it ever was.* si así lo desean = should they so wish, should they so wish.* si así lo prefieres = if you will.* si bien = admittedly.* si bien es cierto que = albeit (that).* si bien se mira = all things considered.* si contiene alguno = if any.* si corresponde = if applicable.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* si el tiempo lo permite = weather permitting.* si es así = if so, if this is the case.* si es necesario = if need be.* si eso no es posible = failing that/these.* si es posible = if at all possible, if at all feasible, if possible.* si es que sucede alguna vez = if ever.* si éste es el caso = if this is the case.* si éste no es el caso = if this is not the case.* si existe alguno = if any.* si fuera pertinente = if applicable.* si fuese pertinente = if applicable.* si hace buen tiempo = weather permitting.* si hay tiempo = time permitting.* si + Infinitivo + o no = whether or not to + Infinitivo.* si las miradas mataran... = if looks could kill....* si los comparamos = in comparison.* si mal no + Pronombre + acordarse = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* si mi olfato no me engaña = if my hunch is right, if I am not mistaken.* si no = if not.* si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina = if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.* si no es así = if this is not the case.* si no estoy equivocado = if my hunch is right, if I am not mistaken.* si no fuera así = if it were not.* si no hay ningún contratiempo = all being well.* si no intervienen otros factores = ceteris paribus.* si no intervienen otros factores = all (other) things being equal.* si no lo impide el tiempo = weather permitting.* si no me equivoco = AFAIK (as far as I know).* si no ocurre ningún imprevisto = all (other) things being equal.* si no + Pronombre + fallar la memoria = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* si nos detenemos a reflexionar sobre ello = on reflection.* si no te gusta, te aguantas = like it or lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it.* si procede = if applicable, if appropriate.* si queda tiempo = time permitting.* si + se + Indicativo = if + Participio Pasado.* si se llega a un acuerdo = subject to + agreement.* si se necesita = if need be.* si se parece a un pato, anda como un pato y grazna como un pato, entonces es = If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck.* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.* si + SER + Adjetivo = if + Adjetivo.* si + ser + posible = whenever possible, when possible.* si sigue así = at this rate.* si todo sigue igual = all (other) things being equal.* si todo va bien = all being well.* si todo va de acuerdo a lo planeado = all (other) things being equal.* si vamos a eso = for that matter.* * *SI(= sistema de información) IS* * *
Multiple Entries:
si
sí
si conjunción
1
sí lo hubiera or hubiese sabido … if I'd known …, had I known …;
empezó a decir que sí esto, que sí lo otro he said this, that and the other
◊ ¡sí yo lo supiera! if only I knew!c) (en frases que expresan protesta, indignación, sorpresa):◊ ¡pero sí te avisé …! but I warned you …!d) (planteando eventualidades, sugerencias):◊ y sí no quiere hacerlo ¿qué? and if she doesn't want to do it, what then?;
¿y sí lo probáramos? why don't we give it a try?e) ( en locs)
2 ( en interrogativas indirectas) whether;
■ sustantivo masculino ( nota) B;
( en solfeo) ti, te (BrE);◊ sí bemol/sostenido B flat/sharp
sí adverbio
1 ( respuesta afirmativa) yes;◊ ¿has terminado? — sí have you finished? — yes (I have);
decir que sí con la cabeza to nod
2 ( uso enfático):
tú sí que sabes vivir you certainly know how to live!;
eso sí que es caro that is expensive;
no puedo — ¡sí que puedes! I can't — yes, you can! o of course, you can!;
que sí cabe it does fit;
es de muy buena calidad — eso sí it's very good quality — (yes,) that's true
3 ( sustituyendo a una cláusula):
me temo que sí I'm afraid so;
¿lloverá? — puede que sí do you think it will rain? — it might;
un día sí y otro no every other day;
no puedo ir pero ella sí I can't go but she can
■ sustantivo masculino
yes
■ pron pers
1
( ella) herself;
(ellos, ellas) themselves;
parece muy segura de sí (misma) she seems very sure of herself;
fueron para convencerse a sí mismos/mismas they went to convince themselves
( ustedes) yourselves;
léanlo para sí (mismos) read it (to) yourselvesc) ( impers):
2 ( en locs)
( entre varios) among themselves;◊ lo discutieron entre sí they discussed it between/among themselves;
no se respetan entre sí they don't respect each other;
de por sí: es de por sí nervioso he is nervous by nature;
el sistema es de por sí complicado the system is in itself complicated;
en sí (mismo): el hecho en sí (mismo) no tenía demasiada importancia this in itself was not so important
si conj
1 (expresando una condición) if: si vienes te lo cuento, if you come I will tell you
si pudiera, se lo daría, if I could, I would give it to him
2 fam (uso enfático) ¡si ya te lo decía yo!, but I told you!
(expresando deseo) if only: ¡si tuviera más tiempo!, if only I had more time!
3 (en interrogativas indirectas) if, whether: me pregunto si llegará pronto, I wonder if o whether she'll come soon
(disyuntiva) whether: quisiera saber si te gusta o no, I'd like to know whether you like it or not
4 si no, otherwise, if not, or else: ponte el abrigo, si no, cogerás un catarro, put your coat on, otherwise you'll catch a cold
♦ Locuciones: como si, as if: camina como si estuviese herido, he walks as if he were hurt
por si acaso, just in case
si m Mús (nota) B
(en solfeo) te, ti
sí pron pers reflexivo
1 (3ª persona de singular) (masculino) himself: logró hacerlo por sí solo, he was able to do it by himself o on his own
(femenino) herself: lo dijo para sí, she said it to herself
(3ª persona de plural) themselves: tenían un gran parecido entre sí, they all looked very similar
2 (referido a uno mismo) uno debe hacerlo por sí mismo, one has to do it oneself
3 (usted) compruébelo por sí mismo, see for yourself
(ustedes) yourselves
♦ Locuciones: dar de sí: no da más de sí, he can't do any more
de por sí: es de por sí amable, she's kind by nature
esta teoría es de por sí difícil, this theory is in itself difficult
sí
I adverbio yes: ¿te gusta?, - sí, do you like it?, yes o - yes, I do
¿estás seguro?, - sí, are you sure?, - yes o -yes, I am
ellos no irán, pero yo sí, they will not go, but I will
creo que sí, I think so
dijo que sí, he said yes o he accepted
me temo que sí, I'm afraid so
¡sí que la has hecho buena!, you've really done it!
es un actor famoso, - ¿sí?, he's a famous actor, - really?
un día sí y otro no, every other day
II sustantivo masculino
1 yes: con el sí de tu familia, with your family's approval
2 Pol los síes, the ayes
♦ Locuciones: dar el sí, to accept sb's proposal
(el novio, la novia) me dio el sí, she consented to marry me
'sí' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaso
- acercar
- aclararse
- algo
- año
- anquilosarse
- apenas
- aspen
- aunque
- ayudarse
- berrinche
- bien
- bilis
- bombera
- bombero
- caber
- cabeza
- calor
- camelar
- camiseta
- casa
- casualidad
- chimenea
- clara
- claro
- clásica
- clásico
- colar
- como
- compasiva
- compasivo
- conceder
- concesión
- concienciarse
- confianza
- conformista
- constructor
- constructora
- contención
- contraponer
- creer
- crecida
- crecido
- cuando
- cuestión
- dar
- decir
- dejar
- delgada
- delgado
English:
ability
- accountable
- add to
- add up
- affirmative
- afraid
- agree
- agreeable
- all
- all right
- aloud
- amok
- antsy
- any
- anybody
- anything
- appreciate
- arguable
- arise
- as
- assurance
- autograph
- avoid
- B
- bankrupt
- barrel
- be
- beat
- begin
- believe
- beside
- blind
- boat
- bolster
- bonus
- boost
- boot
- bop
- bother
- but
- card
- care
- carry through
- case
- certainly
- chain letter
- chance
- check
- come round
- come to
* * *SI nm (abrev de Sistema Internacional)SI* * *siI conj if;si no if not;me pregunto si vendrá I wonder whether he’ll come;como si as if;por si in case;¡si no lo sabía! but I didn’t know!II m MÚS B;si bemol B flat* * *si conj1) : iflo haré si me pagan: I'll do it if they pay mesi lo supiera te lo diría: if I knew it I would tell you2) : whether, ifno importa si funciona o no: it doesn't matter whether it works (or not)3) (expressing desire, protest, or surprise)si supiera la verdad: if only I knew the truth¡si no quiero!: but I don't want to!4)si bien : althoughsi bien se ha progresado: although progress has been made5)si no : otherwise, or elsesi no, no voy: otherwise I won't gosí adv1) : yessí, gracias: yes, pleasecreo que sí: I think so2)sí que : indeed, absolutelyesta vez sí que ganaré: this time I'm sure to win3)lo hizo porque sí: she did it just becausesí nm: yesdar el sí: to say yes, to express consentsí pron1)de por sí oren sí : by itself, in itself, per se2)fuera de sí : beside oneself3)para sí (mismo) : to himself, to herself, for himself, for herself4)entre si : among themselves* * *si conj1. (condicional) ifsi deja de llover, saldremos if it stops raining, we'll go outsi me tocara la lotería, me compraría una moto if I won the lottery, I would buy a motorbikesi lo hubiera sabido, no habría venido if I had known, I wouldn't have come2. (petición, deseo) if only¡si me dejaran ir! if only they would let me go!3. (duda) if / whether4. (énfasis) but / really -
120 imposer
imposer [ɛ̃poze]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. [+ règle, conditions] to lay down• imposer ses idées/sa présence à qn to force one's ideas/one's company on sb• il/sa conduite impose le respect he/his behaviour compels respectb. ( = taxer) [+ marchandise, revenu] to taxc. imposer les mains [guérisseur] to lay on hands2. reflexive verba. ( = être nécessaire) [action] to be essential• quand on est à Paris une visite au Louvre s'impose if you're in Paris, a visit to the Louvre is a must (inf)b. ( = montrer sa supériorité) to assert o.s.c. ( = imposer sa présence à) je ne voudrais pas m'imposer I don't want to impose* * *ɛ̃poze
1.
1) ( rendre obligatoire) [personne] to impose [sanctions, délai, personne] (à on); to lay down [règlement]; [situation] to require [mesures, changement]2) ( faire admettre) to impose [idée, volonté]; to set3) ( inspirer) to command [respect, admiration]4) ( soumettre à l'impôt) to tax
2.
en imposer verbe transitif indirect
3.
s'imposer verbe pronominal1) ( être évident) [choix, solution] to be obvious (à to); ( être requis) [prudence, mesure, changement] to be called for2) ( s'astreindre à) to impose [something] on oneself [horaires, discipline]3) ( déranger) to impose ( à quelqu'un on somebody)4) ( se faire admettre)s'imposer dans un domaine — [personne] to make a name for oneself in a field
s'imposer sur un marché — [produit, firme] to establish itself in a market
s'imposer comme le plus grand architecte contemporain — to be universally acknowledged as the greatest contemporary architect
5) ( pour dominer) [personne] to make one's presence felt; [volonté] to impose itself* * *ɛ̃poze vt1) (= taxer) to tax2) (= faire accepter) [discipline, délais, tâches] to impose3) [attitude, courage, situation] [admiration, prudence] to command4)5) RELIGION* * *imposer verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( rendre obligatoire) [personne] to impose [sanctions, délai] (à qn on sb); to lay down [règlement]; [situation] to require [mesures, changement]; imposer ses amis à ses parents to impose one's friends on one's parents; imposer que to rule that; on leur a imposé de faire they were obliged ou forced to do; imposer le port de lunettes protectrices aux ouvriers to make it obligatory for workers to wear protective goggles; cela impose qu'on réfléchisse au problème this demands that we think about the problem; il nous a imposé sa présence he forced his presence on us; elle nous a imposé le silence she made us be quiet;2 ( faire admettre) to impose [idée, volonté, point de vue]; to set [style, mode]; cela l'a imposé comme un des meilleurs chirurgiens this has established him as one of the best surgeons;3 ( inspirer) to command [respect, admiration];4 Fisc to tax [personne, produit, revenu];5 Imprim to impose.B en imposer vtr ind to be impressive; elle en impose! she's impressive!; elle en impose par son calme/intelligence her calm/intelligence is impressive; elle en impose à ses élèves she inspires respect in her pupils; ne t'en laisse pas imposer don't let yourself be overawed (par by).C s'imposer vpr1 ( être évident) [choix, solution] to be obvious (à to); ( être requis) [prudence, mesure, changement] to be called for; une visite au Louvre s'impose a visit to the Louvre is a must; s'imposer comme évident to be obvious;2 ( s'astreindre à) to impose [sth] on oneself [horaires, habitudes alimentaires, discipline]; s'imposer un sacrifice/des efforts démesurés to force oneself to make a sacrifice/a huge effort; s'imposer de travailler le soir to make it a rule to work in the evening;3 ( déranger) to impose oneself (à qn on sb); je ne voudrais pas m'imposer I wouldn't like to impose;4 ( se faire admettre) il s'est imposé comme leader he established himself as the leader; la ville s'est imposée comme capitale culturelle the city established itself as the cultural capital; s'imposer comme langue officielle to come in as the official language; s'imposer dans un domaine [personne] to make a name for oneself in a field; s'imposer sur un marché [produit, firme] to establish itself in a market; s'imposer par son intelligence to stand out because of one's intelligence; s'imposer comme le plus grand architecte contemporain to be universally acknowledged as the greatest contemporary architect;5 ( pour dominer) [personne] to make one's presence felt; [volonté] to impose itself.[ɛ̃poze] verbe transitifimposer sa volonté/son point de vue to impose one's will/one's ideas2. [provoquer]imposer l'admiration/le respect to command admiration/respectcette affaire impose la prudence/la discrétion this matter requires prudence/discretion3. [rendre célèbre]a. [personne] to make oneself knownb. [entreprise] to become establishedimposé à 33 % taxed at 33%5. (locution)————————s'imposer verbe pronominal intransitif1. [se faire accepter de force] to impose oneselfde peur de s'imposer for fear of being in the way ou of imposing2. [se faire reconnaître] to stand out3. [être inévitable] to be necessary————————s'imposer verbe pronominal transitif[se fixer]s'imposer un effort/un sacrifice to force oneself to make an effort/a sacrifice
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