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1 máquina

f.

1 machine, engine, piece of machinery.

2 railway engine.

3 car.

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máquina

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) machine

2 (de un tren) engine

3 figurado machinery

■ la máquina del Estado the State machinery

4 (expendedora) vending machine

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a máquina (cosido) machine-sewn 2 (escrito) typewritten

a toda máquina at full blast

coser a máquina to use a sewing machine, sew on a sewing machine

escribir a máquina to type, typewrite

máquina de afeitar shaver, electric razor

máquina de coser sewing machine

máquina de escribir typewriter

máquina de fotos / máquina fotográfica camera

máquina de lavar washing machine

máquina de tabaco cigarette machine

máquina de tricotar knitting machine

máquina de vapor steam engine

máquina tragaperras slot machine

* * *

noun f.

1) machine

2) engine

* * *

SF

1) (=aparato) [gen] machine

a toda máquina — at full speed

coser algo a máquina — to machine-sew sth

entrar en máquina — to go to press

• escribir a máquina — to type

• escrito a máquina — typed, typewritten

• hecho a máquina — machine-made

• pasar algo a máquina — to type sth (up)

- forzar la máquina

máquina copiadora — copier, copying machine

máquina cosechadora — combine harvester, combine

máquina de afeitar — razor, safety razor

máquina de afeitar eléctrica — electric razor, shaver

máquina de azar — fruit machine

máquina de bolas — * pinball machine

máquina de calcular — calculator

máquina de contabilidad — adding machine

máquina de coser — sewing machine

máquina de discos — jukebox

máquina de escribir — typewriter

máquina de franquear — franking machine

máquina de hacer punto — knitting machine

máquina de lavar — washing machine

máquina de sumar — adding machine

máquina de tabaco — * cigarette machine

máquina de tejer, máquina de tricotar — knitting machine

máquina de vapor — steam engine

máquina excavadora — mechanical digger, steam shovel (EEUU)

máquina expendedora — vending machine

máquina fotográfica — camera

máquina franqueadora — franking machine

máquina herramienta — machine tool

máquina ordeñadora — milking machine

máquina picadora — mincer

máquina quitanieves — snowplough, snowplow (EEUU)

máquina registradora — LAm cash register

máquina tejedora — knitting machine

máquina tragaperras — fruit machine, one-armed bandit; (Com) vending machine

2) (Transportes) [de tren] engine, locomotive; (=moto) * motorbike; CAm, Cuba (=coche) car; (=taxi) taxi

3) (Fot) camera

4) (Pol) machine

máquina electoral — electoral machine

5) (=maquinaria) machinery, workings pl ; (=plan) scheme of things

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femenino

1)

a) ( aparato) machine

máquina expendedora de bebidas — drinks machine

¿se puede lavar a máquina? — can it be machine-washed?

no sé escribir a máquina — I can't type

¿me pasas esto a máquina? — would you type this (up) for me?

b) (Jueg) fruit machine; (Fot) camera

c) ( de café) coffee machine

- máquina de afeitar

- máquina de calcular

- máquina de coser/lavar

- máquina de discos

- máquina de escribir

- máquina expendedora

- máquina tragamonedas or tragaperras

- máquina traganíqueles

2)

a) (Náut) engine

a toda máquina — at top speed, flat out (colloq)

b) (Ferr) engine, locomotive

c) (Ven fam) ( auto) car

3) ( organización) machine

* * *

= machine.

Ex. Synonyms, related terms and other variants must now be collected, either by human selection, or with the aid of the machine.

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* acabado a máquina = machine-finished.

* aprendizaje de la máquina = machine learning (ML).

* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* avanzar a toda máquina = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.

* borrador escrito a máquina = typewritten draft.

* Catalogación Legible por Máquina (MARC) = MARC (Machine Readable Cataloguing).

* datos legibles por máquina = machine-readable data.

* de escritura a máquina = typing.

* de la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* documento legible por máquina = machine readable document.

* encargado de la máquina de imprimir = machine-minder.

* en la dirección de la máquina = machine-direction.

* entre la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* escribir a máquina = type.

* escrito a máquina = typewritten.

* escritura a máquina = typewriting.

* formato legible por máquina = machine-readable form, machine readable format, machine scannable format.

* hecho a máquina = machine-made.

* joven ayudante del encargado de la máquina de imprimir = machine boy.

* legible por máquina = machine-readable.

* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.

* máquina de afeitar = shaver, electrical razor, electric shaver.

* máquina de alzar = gathering machine.

* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.

* máquina de cepillar = planing machine.

* máquina de componer en caliente = hot-metal composing machine, hot-metal machine.

* maquina de componer en frío = cold-metal machine, cold-metal composing machine.

* máquina de cortar en rebanadas = slicer.

* máquina de coser = sewing machine.

* máquina de coser libros = book-sewing machine.

* máquina de cotejar = collating machine.

* máquina de discos = jukebox.

* máquina de encartonar = casing-in machine.

* máquina de escribir = typewriter.

* máquina de escribir de margarita = daisy-wheel typewriter.

* máquina de escribir de pelota de golf = golf-ball typewriter.

* máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter, electronic typewriter.

* máquina de escribir libros = book-writing machine.

* máquina de estampar en relieve = embossing machine.

* máquina de estampar tela en relieve = cloth-embossing machine.

* máquina de fábrica = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina de fabricación = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina de fabricar tapas = casemaking machine.

* máquina de fax = fax machine.

* máquina de franquear = franking machine.

* maquina de grapar libros = book-stapling machine.

* máquina de imprenta = printing machine.

* maquina de imprimir con mecanismo de reiteración = perfector.

* máquina de imprimir direcciones = addressograph, addressing machine.

* máquina de matar = killing machine.

* máquina de papel continuo = newsprint machine.

* máquina de perforar papeles = desk punch.

* máquina de presión plana = platen jobber, platen, platen machine, flat-platen machine.

* máquina de recortar con cuchilla recta = straight-knife trimming machine.

* máquina de registro de préstamos por medio de la fotografía = photocharger, photocharging machine.

* máquina de reiteración = perfecting machine.

* máquina de sumar = adding machine.

* máquina de tambor = tumbler machine.

* máquina de tejer = knitting machine.

* máquina de torno = nipping machine.

* máquina de vapor = steam engine.

* máquina excavadora = excavator.

* máquina expendedora = vending machine.

* máquina expendedora de sellos = stamp dispenser.

* maquina expendora = dispensing machine.

* máquina Fourdrinier = Fourdrinier machine.

* máquina Fourdrinier de papel continuo = newsprint Fourdrinier.

* máquina fundidora de tipos = typecasting machine.

* máquina gofradora = cloth-embossing machine, embossing machine.

* máquina industrial = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina para leer = reading machine.

* máquina pensante = reasoning engine.

* máquina planográfica = platen machine.

* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* máquina redonda = mould machine.

* máquina rotativa = cylinder machine.

* máquinas plegadoras = folding machinery.

* máquina tragaperras = slot machine, fruit machine, one-arm(ed) bandit.

* montador de máquinas = machine setter.

* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.

* papel hecho a máquina = machine-made paper.

* papel verjurado hecho a máquina = machine-made laid paper.

* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.

* sala de máquinas = machine room.

* seleccionado por máquina = machine-selected.

* taller de máquinas = machine shop.

* terminado a máquina = machine-finished.

* texto escrito a máquina = typescript.

* texto legible por máquina = machine readable text.

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femenino

1)

a) ( aparato) machine

máquina expendedora de bebidas — drinks machine

¿se puede lavar a máquina? — can it be machine-washed?

no sé escribir a máquina — I can't type

¿me pasas esto a máquina? — would you type this (up) for me?

b) (Jueg) fruit machine; (Fot) camera

c) ( de café) coffee machine

- máquina de afeitar

- máquina de calcular

- máquina de coser/lavar

- máquina de discos

- máquina de escribir

- máquina expendedora

- máquina tragamonedas or tragaperras

- máquina traganíqueles

2)

a) (Náut) engine

a toda máquina — at top speed, flat out (colloq)

b) (Ferr) engine, locomotive

c) (Ven fam) ( auto) car

3) ( organización) machine

* * *

= machine.

Ex: Synonyms, related terms and other variants must now be collected, either by human selection, or with the aid of the machine.

* acabado a máquina = machine-finished.

* aprendizaje de la máquina = machine learning (ML).

* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.

* avanzar a toda máquina = steam ahead, go + full steam ahead.

* borrador escrito a máquina = typewritten draft.

* Catalogación Legible por Máquina (MARC) = MARC (Machine Readable Cataloguing).

* datos legibles por máquina = machine-readable data.

* de escritura a máquina = typing.

* de la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* documento legible por máquina = machine readable document.

* encargado de la máquina de imprimir = machine-minder.

* en la dirección de la máquina = machine-direction.

* entre la máquina y el hombre = human-machine.

* escribir a máquina = type.

* escrito a máquina = typewritten.

* escritura a máquina = typewriting.

* formato legible por máquina = machine-readable form, machine readable format, machine scannable format.

* hecho a máquina = machine-made.

* joven ayudante del encargado de la máquina de imprimir = machine boy.

* legible por máquina = machine-readable.

* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.

* máquina de afeitar = shaver, electrical razor, electric shaver.

* máquina de alzar = gathering machine.

* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.

* máquina de cepillar = planing machine.

* máquina de componer en caliente = hot-metal composing machine, hot-metal machine.

* maquina de componer en frío = cold-metal machine, cold-metal composing machine.

* máquina de cortar en rebanadas = slicer.

* máquina de coser = sewing machine.

* máquina de coser libros = book-sewing machine.

* máquina de cotejar = collating machine.

* máquina de discos = jukebox.

* máquina de encartonar = casing-in machine.

* máquina de escribir = typewriter.

* máquina de escribir de margarita = daisy-wheel typewriter.

* máquina de escribir de pelota de golf = golf-ball typewriter.

* máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter, electronic typewriter.

* máquina de escribir libros = book-writing machine.

* máquina de estampar en relieve = embossing machine.

* máquina de estampar tela en relieve = cloth-embossing machine.

* máquina de fábrica = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina de fabricación = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina de fabricar tapas = casemaking machine.

* máquina de fax = fax machine.

* máquina de franquear = franking machine.

* maquina de grapar libros = book-stapling machine.

* máquina de imprenta = printing machine.

* maquina de imprimir con mecanismo de reiteración = perfector.

* máquina de imprimir direcciones = addressograph, addressing machine.

* máquina de matar = killing machine.

* máquina de papel continuo = newsprint machine.

* máquina de perforar papeles = desk punch.

* máquina de presión plana = platen jobber, platen, platen machine, flat-platen machine.

* máquina de recortar con cuchilla recta = straight-knife trimming machine.

* máquina de registro de préstamos por medio de la fotografía = photocharger, photocharging machine.

* máquina de reiteración = perfecting machine.

* máquina de sumar = adding machine.

* máquina de tambor = tumbler machine.

* máquina de tejer = knitting machine.

* máquina de torno = nipping machine.

* máquina de vapor = steam engine.

* máquina excavadora = excavator.

* máquina expendedora = vending machine.

* máquina expendedora de sellos = stamp dispenser.

* maquina expendora = dispensing machine.

* máquina Fourdrinier = Fourdrinier machine.

* máquina Fourdrinier de papel continuo = newsprint Fourdrinier.

* máquina fundidora de tipos = typecasting machine.

* máquina gofradora = cloth-embossing machine, embossing machine.

* máquina industrial = manufacturing equipment.

* máquina para leer = reading machine.

* máquina pensante = reasoning engine.

* máquina planográfica = platen machine.

* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.

* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.

* máquina redonda = mould machine.

* máquina rotativa = cylinder machine.

* máquinas plegadoras = folding machinery.

* máquina tragaperras = slot machine, fruit machine, one-arm(ed) bandit.

* montador de máquinas = machine setter.

* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.

* papel hecho a máquina = machine-made paper.

* papel verjurado hecho a máquina = machine-made laid paper.

* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.

* sala de máquinas = machine room.

* seleccionado por máquina = machine-selected.

* taller de máquinas = machine shop.

* terminado a máquina = machine-finished.

* texto escrito a máquina = typescript.

* texto legible por máquina = machine readable text.

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máquina

feminine

A

1 (aparato) machine

una máquina para hacer pasta a pasta-making machine

máquina expendedora de bebidas drinks machine

¿sabes coser a máquina? do you know how to use a sewing machine?

esto hay que coserlo a máquina this will have to be sewn on the machine

¿se puede lavar a máquina? can it be machine-washed?

no sé escribir a máquina I can't type

¿me pasas esto a máquina? would you type this (up) for me?

2 ( Jueg) fruit machine

3 (cámara) camera

4 (de café) coffee machine

Compuestos:

● máquina de afeitar

electric razor, shaver ver tb maquinilla f A. (↑ maquinilla)

● máquina de calcular

calculator

● máquina de coser

sewing machine

● máquina de discos

jukebox

● máquina de escribir

typewriter

● máquina de frutas

one-armed bandit, fruit machine

● máquina de hacer punto

knitting machine

● máquina de lavar

washing machine

● máquina de nieve

snow machine

● máquina de pesas

weight machine

● máquina de tricotar or tejer

knitting machine

● máquina de viento

wind machine

● máquina escaladora

climbing machine

● máquina expendedora

vending machine

● máquina expendedora de billetes

( Esp) ticket machine

● máquina expendedora de boletos

( AmL) ticket machine

● máquina franqueadora

postage meter ( AmE), franking machine ( BrE)

● máquina tragamonedas

slot machine, fruit machine

● máquina traganíqueles

( Col) slot machine, fruit machine

● máquina tragaperras

( Esp) slot machine, fruit machine

B

1 ( Náut) engine

a toda máquina at top speed, flat out ( colloq)

sala

2 ( Ferr) engine, locomotive

3 ( Ven fam) (auto) car

C (organización) machine

la máquina del partido the party machine

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Del verbo maquinar: ( conjugate maquinar)

maquina es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
maquinar
máquina
maquinar ( conjugate maquinar) verbo transitivo
to plot, scheme
máquina sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( aparato) machine;

◊ ¿se puede lavar a máquina? can it be machine-washed?;

escribir a máquina to type;
máquina de afeitar safety razor;

( eléctrica) electric razor, shaver;
◊ máquina de coser/lavar sewing/washing machine;

máquina de escribir typewriter;
máquina expendedora vending machine;
máquina tragamonedas or (Esp) tragaperras slot machine, fruit machine
b) (Jueg) fruit machine;

(Fot) camera
2
a) (Ferr, Náut) engine

b) (Ven fam) ( auto) car

maquinar verbo transitivo to scheme, plot
máquina sustantivo femenino
1 machine: los botones están cosidos a máquina, the buttons are sewn on by machine
máquina de coser/tabaco, sewing/cigarette machine
máquina de escribir, typewriter
máquina tragaperras, fruit machine
2 fam (coche) car
♦ Locuciones: a toda máquina, at full speed
' máquina' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- agarrotarse
- carro
- cinta
- copiar
- de
- deterioro
- eje
- escribir
- estropear
- estropearse
- expendedor
- expendedora
- fastidiarse
- foto
- frenar
- imprenta
- ingenio
- joderse
- lubricación
- lubrificación
- mano
- margarita
- montaje
- operador
- operadora
- oprimir
- parada
- parado
- probar
- quitanieves
- rebanar
- recambio
- rendimiento
- reparar
- sacar
- segadora
- tabulador
- teclado
- teclear
- zumbar
- activar
- agarrotar
- alimentación
- alimentar
- aparato
- arreglo
- averiado
- batidor
- caja
English:
act up
- action
- adjust
- adjustment
- antiquated
- assemble
- behave
- behavior
- behaviour
- blade
- break
- break down
- broken
- bulldozer
- camera
- control
- custom
- daisywheel
- dead
- dependable
- disable
- dispenser
- efficiency
- efficient
- electronic
- frame
- fruit machine
- go off
- go on
- handle
- harvester
- high-powered
- hum
- idle
- idleness
- jukebox
- loud
- machine
- machine code
- machine-washable
- maintain
- one-armed bandit
- operate
- operation
- operator
- order
- output
- pack up
- performance
- play up

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máquina nf

1. [aparato] machine;

coser a máquina to machine-sew;

escribir a máquina to type;

escrito a máquina typewritten;

hecho a máquina machine-made;

lavar a máquina to machine-wash;

pasar algo a máquina to type sth out o up;

Comp
Fam
ser una máquina [muy rápido, muy bueno] to be a powerhouse

Comp
máquina de afeitar electric razor;
máquina de bebidas drinks machine, US drink vending machine;

máquina de café (espresso) coffee machine;

máquina de cambios change machine;

máquina de coser sewing-machine;

máquina de discos [en bar] jukebox;

máquina destructora de documentos document shredder;

máquina de escribir typewriter;

máquina expendedora vending machine;

máquina fotográfica camera;

máquina de fotos camera;

máquina herramienta machine tool;

máquina de oficina office machine;

máquina quitanieves snowplough;

máquina registradora cash register;

máquina de tabaco cigarette machine;

máquina del tiempo time machine;

máquina voladora flying machine

2. [para jugar]
jugar a las máquinas to play on the slot machines o Br fruit machines

Comp
máquina de azar slot machine, Br fruit machine;
máquina de marcianos Space Invaders® machine;

máquina recreativa arcade machine;
Am máquina tragamonedas slot machine, Br fruit machine; Esp máquina tragaperras slot machine, Br fruit machine
3. [locomotora] engine

Comp
máquina de vapor steam engine
4. [en buque] engine;

sala de máquinas engine room;
también Fig
a toda máquina at full pelt o tilt;
Fig
no fuerces la máquina don't overdo it

5. [de estado, partido] machinery

6. Fam [vehículo] [moto] (motor)bike;
[bicicleta] bike; [automóvil] wheels, Br motor
7. Cuba [automóvil] car

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máquina

f

1 machine

2 FERR locomotive;

a toda máquina at top speed

3 C.Am., Carib

car

4

:

pasar algo a máquina type sth

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máquina nf

1) : machine

máquina de coser: sewing machine

máquina de escribir: typewriter

2) locomotora: engine, locomotive

3) : machine (in politics)

4)

a toda máquina : at full speed

* * *

máquina n

1. (en general) machine

2. (tren) engine

escribir a máquina to type

máquina de afeitar shaver

máquina de coser sewing machine

máquina de escribir typewriter

máquina de fotos camera

máquina de vapor steam engine

Spanish-English dictionary > máquina
2 cámara

f.

1 camera, photographic camera.

2 chamber, empty chamber.

3 chamber, hall, room, saloon.

4 chamber.

5 camera, television transmitting camera.

6 camera, motion-picture camera.

7 cameraman, cinematographer, cinematographist.

8 House.

9 inner tube of the tire.

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cámara

► nombre femenino

1 (sala, pieza) chamber, room

2 (institución) chamber

3 (para el grano) granary

4 (de parlamento) house

5 (de rueda) inner tube

6 TÉCNICA chamber

7 (fotográfica, de cine) camera

8 ANATOMÍA cavity

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 (hombre) cameraman; (mujer) camerawoman

► nombre femenino plural cámaras

1 (diarrea) diarrhoea sing (US diarrhea)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a cámara lenta in slow motion

cámara acorazada strongroom

cámara alta PLÍTICA upper house

cámara baja PLÍTICA lower house

cámara de aire air chamber

cámara de cine cine camera, (US movie camera)

cámara de comercio chamber of commerce

cámara de gas gas chamber

Cámara de los Comunes House of Commons

Cámara de los Diputados Chamber of Deputies

Cámara de los Lores House of Lords

cámara fotográfica camera

cámara frigorífica cold-storage room

cámara mortuoria funeral chamber

cámara nupcial bridal suite

* * *

noun f.

1) camera

2) chamber

3) house

•

- cámara de video
- cámara fotográfica
* * *

1. SF

1) [de fotos, televisión] camera

a cámara lenta — in slow motion

a cámara rápida — in fast-forward

cámara de cine — film camera

cámara de fotos — camera

cámara de seguridad — security camera

cámara de vídeo — video camera

cámara digital — digital camera

cámara fotográfica — camera

cámara oculta — hidden camera

cámara oscura — camera obscura
chupar 1., 1)
2) † (=habitación) chamber

cámara acorazada — [de archivo] strongroom, vaults pl ; [de banco] vaults pl

cámara ardiente — funeral chamber

cámara de aislamiento — isolation room

cámara de descompresión — decompression chamber

cámara de gas — [de ejecución] gas chamber

cámara de tortura — torture chamber

cámara frigorífica — cold-storage room, refrigerated container

cámara mortuoria — funeral chamber

cámara nupcial — bridal chamber

3) (Pol) house, chamber

Cámara Alta — Upper House, Upper Chamber

Cámara Baja — Lower House, Lower Chamber

Cámara de Comercio — Chamber of Commerce

Cámara de los Comunes — House of Commons

Cámara de (los) Diputados — Chamber of Deputies

Cámara de los Lores — House of Lords

Cámara de Representantes — House of Representatives

Cámara de Senadores — Senate

cámara legislativa — legislative chamber

Cámara Regional — regional parliament

4) ( Hist) [de palacio] royal chamber

médico de cámara — royal doctor

gentilhombre de cámara — gentleman-in-waiting
ayuda 2.
5) (Náut) (=camarote) cabin; [de oficiales] wardroom

cámara de cartas — chart house

cámara de motores — engine room

6) [de neumático] (inner) tube

cubierta sin cámara — tubeless tyre, tubeless tire (EEUU)

7) (Mec)

cámara de combustión — combustion chamber

cámara de compresión — compression chamber

cámara de oxígeno — oxygen tent

8) (Anat) cavity

9) pl cámaras (Med) † diarrhoea sing, diarrhea sing (EEUU)

- tener cámaras en la lengua

2.

SMF camera operator, cameraman/camerawoman

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femenino

1) (arc) ( aposento) chamber (frml)

- cámara acorazada or blindada

- cámara de combustión/compresión/descompresión

- cámara de gas

- cámara de oxígeno

- cámara frigorífica

- cámara mortuoria

2) (Gob, Pol) house

- cámara alta/baja

- Cámara de los Comunes/de los Lores

- Cámara de los Diputados

- Cámara de Representantes

- Cámara de Senadores

3) (Com, Fin) association

- cámara agraria or agrícola

- cámara de comercio

4) ( aparato) camera

en or (Esp) a cámara lenta — in slow motion

- cámara de cine

- cámara de televisión/video or vídeo

- cámara fotográfica

5) cámara masculino y femenino (Esp) ( camarógrafo) (m) cameraman; (f) camerawoman

6)

a) (Fís, Mec) chamber

b) ( de un arma) chamber

7) ( de un neumático) inner tube

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femenino

1) (arc) ( aposento) chamber (frml)

- cámara acorazada or blindada

- cámara de combustión/compresión/descompresión

- cámara de gas

- cámara de oxígeno

- cámara frigorífica

- cámara mortuoria

2) (Gob, Pol) house

- cámara alta/baja

- Cámara de los Comunes/de los Lores

- Cámara de los Diputados

- Cámara de Representantes

- Cámara de Senadores

3) (Com, Fin) association

- cámara agraria or agrícola

- cámara de comercio

4) ( aparato) camera

en or (Esp) a cámara lenta — in slow motion

- cámara de cine

- cámara de televisión/video or vídeo

- cámara fotográfica

5) cámara masculino y femenino (Esp) ( camarógrafo) (m) cameraman; (f) camerawoman

6)

a) (Fís, Mec) chamber

b) ( de un arma) chamber

7) ( de un neumático) inner tube

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cámara¹

¹ = vault, chamber, house.

Nota: De congreso, parlamento u otro organismo de gobierno.

Ex: Film and videotape are stored on the premises in vaults situated at the back of the library and are air conditioned to ensure a constant temperature.

Ex: In the central chamber about 100 sheets (130 litres) of A4 paper can be treated so as to imitate and accelerate their exposure to highly polluted air.

Ex: The first committee involving both houses of Congress in the new capital of Washington, D.C., was the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, founded in 1802.

* ayuda de cámara = valet.

* cámara al vacío = vacuum chamber.

* cámara de combustión = combustion chamber.

* cámara de comercio = chamber of commerce.

* Cámara de Delegados = House of Delegates.

* cámara de gas = gas chamber.

* Cámara de los Comunes, la = House of Commons, the.

* Cámara de los Lores, la = House of Lords, the.

* Cámara de Representantes = House of Representatives.

* cámara de seguridad = storage vault.

* cámara de tortura = torture chamber.

* cámara de vapor = steam chamber.

* cámara frigorífica = cold vault, cool vault.

* cámara humidificadora = humidity chamber, humidifying chamber.

* música de cámara = chamber music.

* orquesta de cámara = chamber orchestra.

* pared con cámara de aire = cavity wall.

* rueda sin cámara = tubeless tyre.

cámara²

² = camera, cam.

Ex: The true meaning of the cliche 'A picture is worth more than ten thousand words,' is never more evident than when students first see themselves on camera after simulating reference interviews in the classroom.

Ex: They were seen posing on cam showing their boobies and wearing gee-strings.

* cámara de rodar películas = movie camera.

* cámara de seguridad = security camera, surveillance camera.

* cámara digital = digital camera.

* cámara fotográfica = photographic camera.

* cámara lenta = slow motion.

* cámara oculta = hidden camera.

* móvil con cámara = cameraphone.

cámara³

³ = cinematographer.

Ex: Film, a new medium of communication 100 years ago, developed into an art form for directors, cinematographers, and a new breed of actors.

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cámara Congreso de los Diputados (↑ congreso a1)

feminine

A ( arc) (aposento) chamber ( frml)

Compuestos:

● cámara acorazada

strongroom, vault

● cámara ardiente

funeral chamber

● cámara blindada

strongroom, vault

● cámara de aislamiento

isolation room

● cámara de gas

gas chamber

● cámara de refrigeración

( Méx) cold store

● cámara de torturas

torture chamber

● cámara frigorífica

cold store

● cámara mortuoria

funeral chamber

● cámara séptica

(CS) septic tank

B ( Gob, Pol) house

Compuestos:

● cámara alta/baja

upper/lower house

● Cámara de los Comunes

House of Commons

● Cámara de los Diputados

Chamber of Deputies

● Cámara de los Lores

House of Lords

● Cámara de Representantes

House of Representatives

● Cámara de Senadores

Senate

● Cámara Nacional de Apelaciones

( Arg) Federal Appeal Court

C ( Com, Fin) association

Compuestos:

● cámara agraria or agrícola

farmers' union

● cámara de comercio

chamber of commerce

● cámara de compensación

clearing house

● cámara de cuentas

audit commission

● cámara de turismo

chamber of tourism

D (aparato) camera

filmar/pasar una secuencia en or ( Esp) a cámara lenta to film/show a sequence in slow motion

chupar cámara ( fam); to get media attention ( colloq)

Compuestos:

● cámara cinemática

camera, film camera

● cámara de cine

film camera

● cámara de control de velocidad

speed camera

● cámara de disco

disk camera

● cámara de televisión/video or ( Esp) vídeo

television/video camera

● cámara de videovigilancia

CCTV camera

● cámara de vigilancia o de seguridad

video surveillance; CCTV

● cámara de visión térmica

infrared camera

● cámara digital

digital camera

● cámara estenopeica

pinhole camera

● cámara fotográfica

camera

● cámara réflex

reflex camera

● cámara web

webcam

E

cámara masculine and feminine ( Esp) (camarógrafo) ( masculine) cameraman;

( feminine) camerawoman

F

1 ( Fís, Mec) chamber

2 (de un arma) chamber

Compuestos:

● cámara de aire

air chamber

● cámara de combustión

combustion chamber

● cámara de compresión

compression chamber

● cámara de descompresión

decompression chamber

● cámara de oxígeno

oxygen tent

● cámara de vacío

vacuum chamber

G

(de un neumático) tb cámara de aire inner tube

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cámara sustantivo femenino
1
a) (arc) ( aposento) chamber (frml)

b) ( recinto): cámara acorazada or blindada strongroom, vault;

◊ cámara de descompresión decompression chamber;

cámara de gas gas chamber;
cámara frigorífica cold store
2 (Gob, Pol):
◊ Ccámara de los Diputados Chamber of Deputies;

Ccámara de los Comunes/de los Lores House of Commons/of Lords;
Ccámara de Representantes House of Representatives
3 (Com, Fin) association;
◊ cámara de comercio chamber of commerce

4 ( aparato) camera;
en or (Esp) a cámara lenta in slow motion;
◊ cámara de cine film camera;

cámara de video or (Esp) vídeo video camera;
cámara fotográfica camera
cámara
I sustantivo femenino
1 Fot TV camera
2 (habitación, reservado) room, chamber
cámara acorazada, vault
cámara de gas, gas chamber
3 (refrigerador industrial) cold-storage room
4 Pol Chamber, House
cámara alta, (senado) upper house
cámara baja, (congreso) lower house
Cámara de los Diputados, Chamber of Deputies
5 Com Cámara de Comercio, Chamber of Commerce
cámara de compensación, clearing house
6 Auto (de un neumático) inner tube
7 Mús música de cámara, chamber music
II sustantivo masculino y femenino (hombre) cameraman
(mujer) camerawoman
♦ Locuciones: a cámara lenta, in slow motion
' cámara' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
boquete
- descompresión
- enfocar
- enseñar
- frigorífica
- frigorífico
- lord
- operador
- operadora
- orquesta
- resonancia
- rollo
- simple
- sumergible
- traerse
- visor
- cargar
- espía
- mover
English:
camcorder
- camera
- cameraman
- chamber
- chamber music
- Chamber of Commerce
- common
- crew
- damage
- face
- focus
- gas chamber
- house
- House Lords
- House of Commons
- House of Representatives
- loaded
- lord
- photo finish
- representative
- saloon
- slow-motion
- speaker
- strap
- strongroom
- train
- tube
- Upper House
- valet
- vault
- cinecamera
- Commons
- digital
- gas
- inner
- movie camera
- pan
- slow motion
- steady
- strong

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cámara

♦ nf

1. [de fotos, cine] camera

Comp
cámara cinematográfica movie o Br cine camera;
cámara de control de velocidad speed camera;

cámara digital digital camera;

cámara fotográfica camera;

cámara lenta slow motion;
también Fig
a cámara lenta in slow motion;

si miras la repetición de la jugada a cámara lenta podrás fijarte en todos los detalles if you watch the slow-motion replay, you'll be able to see all the details;
TV cámara oculta candid camera;
cámara oscura camera obscura;

cámara réflex reflex o SLR camera;

cámara de televisión television camera;

cámara de vídeo o Am video [profesional] video camera;
[de aficionado] camcorder;
cámara web web camera

2. [sala] chamber

Comp
cámara acorazada strongroom, vault;
cámara de gas gas chamber;

cámara mortuoria funeral chamber;

cámara de torturas torture chamber

3. [receptáculo] chamber;

cámara (de aire) [de balón] bladder;
[de neumático] inner tube
Comp
cámara de combustión combustion chamber;
cámara de descompresión decompression chamber;

cámara frigorífica cold-storage room;

un camión con cámara frigorífica a refrigerated Br lorry o US truck;
Fís cámara de niebla cloud chamber;
cámara de resonancia echo chamber;
RP cámara séptica septic tank;
cámara de vacío vacuum chamber

4. [de arma] chamber, breech

5. [asamblea] chamber

Comp
cámara alta upper house; Esp cámara autonómica autonomous regional parliament;
cámara baja lower house;

Cámara de los Comunes House of Commons;

cámara legislativa legislative chamber;

Cámara de los Lores House of Lords;

Cámara de Representantes House of Representatives;

cámara territorial = chamber of parliament where members represent a region, rather than electoral constituencies of roughly equal size

6. Com [entidad, organismo] chamber

Comp
cámara agrícola farmers' association;
cámara de Comercio Chamber of Commerce;

cámara de compensación clearing house;

cámara de la propiedad property owners' association

7.
de cámara [del rey] court, royal;

pintor de cámara court painter

♦ nmf
[persona] cameraman, f camerawoman
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cámara

I f

1 FOT, TV camera;

chupar cámara fam
TV hog the limelight fam ;
a cámara lenta in slow motion

2 ( sala) chamber;

de cámara MÚS chamber atr

II m/f cameraman; mujer camerawoman

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cámara nf

1) : camera

2) : chamber, room

3) : house (in government)

4) : inner tube

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cámara n

1. (fotográfica, de televisión) camera

se ha comprado una cámara de vídeo he's bought a video camera

2. (persona) cameraman [pl. cameramen]

3. (de bicicleta) inner tube

Spanish-English dictionary > cámara
3 radar

m.

radar.

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radar

► nombre masculino (pl radares)

1 radar

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noun m.

radar

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SM (=sistema) radar; (=estación) radar station

* * *

rádar masculino radar

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= radar.

Ex. This type of radar is widely used by the mercantile marine and harbour authorities for collision avoidance.

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* radar de penetración terrestre = ground penetrating radar.

* velocidad controlada por radar = radar-controlled speed.

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rádar masculino radar

* * *

= radar.

Ex: This type of radar is widely used by the mercantile marine and harbour authorities for collision avoidance.

* radar de penetración terrestre = ground penetrating radar.

* velocidad controlada por radar = radar-controlled speed.

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radar, rádar

masculine

A (sistema) radar

B (aparato) radar

un defecto en los radars afectó los vuelos a radar failure affected the flights

C (Auto) speed camara

una zona controlada por radars an area controled by speed cameras

Compuestos:

● radar fijo

speed camera

● radar móvil

mobile speed camera

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radar sustantivo masculino
radar
radar m Téc radar
' radar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antena
- explorar
- pantalla
English:
detect
- detection
- radar
- scan
- speed trap
- such

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radar, rádar (pl radares) nm

radar

Comp
radar de seguimiento tracking radar
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radar

m radar;

control por radar radar control; de tráfico radar check

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radar nm

: radar

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radar n radar

Spanish-English dictionary > radar
4 hacer el intento

(v.) = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, give + it a whirl, give + it a try

Ex. At a greater level of sophistication, the operating system will be able to swap programs in and out of memory in mid-operation in order to let another have a go.

Ex. Next time I am there I will give it a shot.

Ex. Bored out of her mind with the long hours and mundane tasks, she decided to give radio a try.

Ex. If someone can get me up to speed on this I can have a stab at writing it up for others to follow.

Ex. Filled with an overwhelming inspiration, the two moviemakers decided to take a stab at the world of television by turning the camera on themselves.

Ex. He decided to make a stab at a career in show business in New York but he only lasted in the Big Apple for a few weeks.

Ex. Sorry, but I just don't have time to download & give it a whirl right now.

Ex. I gave it a try earlier today and it seems promising.

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(v.) = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, give + it a whirl, give + it a try

Ex: At a greater level of sophistication, the operating system will be able to swap programs in and out of memory in mid-operation in order to let another have a go.

Ex: Next time I am there I will give it a shot.

Ex: Bored out of her mind with the long hours and mundane tasks, she decided to give radio a try.

Ex: If someone can get me up to speed on this I can have a stab at writing it up for others to follow.

Ex: Filled with an overwhelming inspiration, the two moviemakers decided to take a stab at the world of television by turning the camera on themselves.

Ex: He decided to make a stab at a career in show business in New York but he only lasted in the Big Apple for a few weeks.

Ex: Sorry, but I just don't have time to download & give it a whirl right now.

Ex: I gave it a try earlier today and it seems promising.

Spanish-English dictionary > hacer el intento
5 probar suerte

v.

to try one's luck.

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probar suerte

to try one's luck

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(v.) = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot

Ex. At a greater level of sophistication, the operating system will be able to swap programs in and out of memory in mid-operation in order to let another have a go.

Ex. Next time I am there I will give it a shot.

Ex. Bored out of her mind with the long hours and mundane tasks, she decided to give radio a try.

Ex. If someone can get me up to speed on this I can have a stab at writing it up for others to follow.

Ex. Filled with an overwhelming inspiration, the two moviemakers decided to take a stab at the world of television by turning the camera on themselves.

Ex. He decided to make a stab at a career in show business in New York but he only lasted in the Big Apple for a few weeks.

Ex. So I decided to take my chances and sneak away quietly on a day when Fabiola had a group meeting at her lab.

Ex. Mr. Schwarzenegger eventually starred in numerous Hollywood hits before trying his luck in politics in 2003.

Ex. Sorry, but I just don't have time to download & give it a whirl right now.

Ex. I gave it a try earlier today and it seems promising.

Ex. More people are taking the dip into online business and abandoning the huge corporations with overwhelming superiors and unearthly hours.

Ex. Starved for cash, the New Orleans school district is taking a long shot and hoping to sell its flooded, unsalvageable school buses on eBay.

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(v.) = have + a go, give + it a shot, give + Nombre + a try, have + a stab at, take + a stab at, make + a stab at, take + Posesivo + chances, try + Posesivo + luck, give + it a whirl, give + it a try, take + the dip, take + a long shot

Ex: At a greater level of sophistication, the operating system will be able to swap programs in and out of memory in mid-operation in order to let another have a go.

Ex: Next time I am there I will give it a shot.

Ex: Bored out of her mind with the long hours and mundane tasks, she decided to give radio a try.

Ex: If someone can get me up to speed on this I can have a stab at writing it up for others to follow.

Ex: Filled with an overwhelming inspiration, the two moviemakers decided to take a stab at the world of television by turning the camera on themselves.

Ex: He decided to make a stab at a career in show business in New York but he only lasted in the Big Apple for a few weeks.

Ex: So I decided to take my chances and sneak away quietly on a day when Fabiola had a group meeting at her lab.

Ex: Mr. Schwarzenegger eventually starred in numerous Hollywood hits before trying his luck in politics in 2003.

Ex: Sorry, but I just don't have time to download & give it a whirl right now.

Ex: I gave it a try earlier today and it seems promising.

Ex: More people are taking the dip into online business and abandoning the huge corporations with overwhelming superiors and unearthly hours.

Ex: Starved for cash, the New Orleans school district is taking a long shot and hoping to sell its flooded, unsalvageable school buses on eBay.

Spanish-English dictionary > probar suerte
6 rodar

v.

1 to roll.

Los panes rodaron por el suelo The bread rolled on the ground.

Ellos rodaron los autos They rolled the cars.

2 to travel, to go.

rodaban a más de 180 km/h they were doing more than 180 km/h

3 to turn.

4 to tumble.

rodó escaleras abajo he tumbled down the stairs

5 to go around (ir de un lado a otro).

ha rodado por todo el mundo he's been all over the world

6 to shoot (Cine).

¡silencio, se rueda! we're rolling!

7 to run in (automobile).

8 to film, to shoot.

Ellos rodaron una película They filmed a movie.

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rodar

Conjugation model [ CONTAR], like link=contar contar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (dar vueltas) to roll; (rueda) to turn

2 (caer rodando) to roll down; (de escaleras) to fall down

■ la pelota rodó calle abajo the ball rolled down the street

3 figurado (ir de un lado a otro) to roam, wander, drift

■ rodar por el mundo to roam the world

4 figurado (estar diseminado) to be scattered around

■ los juguetes de los niños ruedan por toda la casa the children's toys are scattered all over the house

5 (vehículos) to run; (velocidad) to do

■ este coche rueda bien this car runs well

■ mi coche rueda a doscientos kilómetros por hora mi car does two hundred kilometres an hour

► verbo transitivo

1 (hacer que de vueltas) to roll

■ rodar un aro to roll a hoop

2 CINEMATOGRAFÍA to film, shoot

3 AUTOMÓVIL to run in

4 (recorrer) to travel

■ rodar mundo to travel the world

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

echarlo todo a rodar (estropearlo) to ruin everything 2 (desistir) to throw it all up

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verb

1) to roll

2) film, shoot

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1. VI

1) (=dar vueltas) [pelota] to roll; [rueda] to go round, turn

la moneda fue rodando por el caño — the coin rolled down the drain

rodó escaleras abajo — he fell o rolled downstairs

se oía el rodar de los carros — one could hear the sound of cartwheels

rodar de suelo — (Aer) to taxi

- echarlo todo a rodar

- rodar por algn

2) * (=deambular)

me han hecho ir rodando de acá para allá — they kept shunting me about from one place to another

tienen al niño rodando de guardería en guardería — they keep moving o shifting the kid about from nursery to nursery

3) (Cine) to shoot, film

llevamos dos meses rodando en México — we've spent two months filming in Mexico

4) * (=existir todavía) to be still going, still exist

ese modelo rueda todavía por el mundo — that model is still about

5) Méx, Arg [caballo] to stumble, fall forwards

2. VT

1) [+ vehículo] to wheel, wheel along; [+ coche nuevo] to run in

2) (=hacer rodar) [+ objeto] to roll, roll along

3) (Cine) to shoot, film

4) (Inform) [+ programa] to run

5) Caribe (=agarrar) to seize; (=encarcelar) to imprison

6) LAm

rodar (a patadas) — to knock over, kick over

7) LAm [+ ganado] to round up

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) moneda/pelota to roll; rueda to go round, turn

rodaba por la cubierta — it was rolling around (on) the deck

rodó escaleras abajo — she went tumbling down the stairs

el jinete rodó por tierra — the jockey went tumbling o rolling along the ground

echar algo a rodar — to set something in motion

mandarlo todo a rodar — (fam) to pack o (BrE) chuck it all in (colloq)

rodar bien/mal — to go well o smoothly/badly

2) automóvil/moto

el coche casi no ha rodado — the car has hardly been used

los ciclistas ruedan a gran velocidad — (period) the cyclists are going at great speed

3) (Cin) to film, shoot

se rueda! — action!
2.
rodar vt

1) (Cin) to shoot, film

2) < coche nuevo> to run in
3.
rodarse v pron (Andes)

se rodó el tornillo — I/you/he stripped the thread on the screw

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= roll, coast, freewheel.

Nota: Generalmente en bicicleta sin pedalear o automóvil sin en el motor en marcha.

Ex. The film-strip may roll sideways a little as a canister is removed if they are housed on flat shelves.

Ex. Pushing our bicycles up a very steep hill one sunny morning, two men on bicycles coasted down the hill and passed us.

Ex. His vehicle freewheeled backwards down a hill and collided with another vehicle heading up the hill.

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* cabeza + rodar = head + roll.

* cámara de rodar películas = movie camera.

* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* rodar en el estudio = film in + the studio.

* rodar en exteriores = film on + location.

* rodar sobre = roll over.

* rodar un documental = shoot + documentary.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) moneda/pelota to roll; rueda to go round, turn

rodaba por la cubierta — it was rolling around (on) the deck

rodó escaleras abajo — she went tumbling down the stairs

el jinete rodó por tierra — the jockey went tumbling o rolling along the ground

echar algo a rodar — to set something in motion

mandarlo todo a rodar — (fam) to pack o (BrE) chuck it all in (colloq)

rodar bien/mal — to go well o smoothly/badly

2) automóvil/moto

el coche casi no ha rodado — the car has hardly been used

los ciclistas ruedan a gran velocidad — (period) the cyclists are going at great speed

3) (Cin) to film, shoot

se rueda! — action!
2.
rodar vt

1) (Cin) to shoot, film

2) < coche nuevo> to run in
3.
rodarse v pron (Andes)

se rodó el tornillo — I/you/he stripped the thread on the screw

* * *

= roll, coast, freewheel.

Nota: Generalmente en bicicleta sin pedalear o automóvil sin en el motor en marcha.

Ex: The film-strip may roll sideways a little as a canister is removed if they are housed on flat shelves.

Ex: Pushing our bicycles up a very steep hill one sunny morning, two men on bicycles coasted down the hill and passed us.

Ex: His vehicle freewheeled backwards down a hill and collided with another vehicle heading up the hill.

* cabeza + rodar = head + roll.

* cámara de rodar películas = movie camera.

* echar la bola a rodar = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* echarlo todo a rodar = upset + the applecart.

* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.

* rodar en el estudio = film in + the studio.

* rodar en exteriores = film on + location.

* rodar sobre = roll over.

* rodar un documental = shoot + documentary.

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rodar [ A10 ]

vi

A

1 (girar, dar vueltas) «moneda/pelota» to roll; «rueda» to go round, turn

rodó escaleras abajo she went tumbling o she fell down the stairs

el barril salió rodando cuesta abajo the barrel rolled off o rolled away down the slope

una botella rodaba por la cubierta a bottle was rolling around (on) the deck

el jinete/caballo rodó por tierra the jockey/horse fell and went tumbling o rolling along

me tuvieron todo el día rodando de una oficina a la otra I spent all day traipsing o being sent from one office to another

echar algo a rodar to set sth in motion

mandarlo todo a rodar ( fam); to pack o ( BrE) chuck it all in ( colloq)

rodar bien/mal to go well o smoothly/badly

las cosas le están rodando mal últimamente things have been going badly for him recently

según cómo nos rueden las cosas depending on how things work out o go

2 ( fam)

«papeles/juguetes»: unos papeles rodaban por allí there were some papers lying around

siempre deja los juguetes rodando por ahí he always leaves his toys lying o scattered around the place

B

«automóvil/moto»: el coche casi no ha rodado the car has hardly been used o has hardly done any mileage

los ciclistas ruedan a más de 100 kilómetros por hora ( period); the cyclists are going o traveling at over 100 kilometers an hour

C ( Cin) to film, shoot

¡silencio! ¡se rueda! quiet everybody! action!

■ rodar

vt

A ( Cin) to shoot, film

una escena rodada en exteriores a scene shot o filmed on location

B

1 ‹vehículo› to drive

2 ‹coche nuevo› to break in ( AmE), run in ( BrE)

■ rodarse

v pron

( Andes): se rodó el tornillo I/you/he stripped the thread on the screw

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rodar ( conjugate rodar) verbo intransitivo
1 [moneda/pelota] to roll;
[ rueda] to go round, turn;
◊ la moneda rodó por la mesa the coin rolled across the table;

rodó escaleras abajo she went tumbling down the stairs
2 (Cin) to film, shoot;
◊ ¡se rueda! action!

verbo transitivo (Cin) to shoot, film
rodar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una película) to film, shoot: están rodando un documental sobre Cuba, they're shooting a documentary on Cuba
2 (un vehículo) to run in
II verbo intransitivo
1 to roll
rodar por la escalera, to fall o tumble downstairs
2 (sobre ruedas) to go
3 (alrededor de un eje) to turn
4 (de un sitio a otro) to go around
' rodar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cabeza
- exterior
English:
film
- make
- retake
- roll
- roll about
- roll around
- run in
- send
- shoot
- taxi
- trundle

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rodar

♦ vi

1. [deslizarse] to roll;

la moneda rodó y se metió debajo de la cama the coin rolled under the bed

2. [circular] to travel, to go;

rodaban a más de 180 km/h they were doing more than 180 km/h

3. [girar] to turn

4. [caer] to tumble ( por down);
rodó escaleras abajo she tumbled down the stairs;
Fam
echar algo a rodar [malograr] to ruin sth

5. [ir de un lado a otro] to go around;

ha rodado por todo el mundo he's been all over the world

6. Cine to shoot;

¡silencio, se rueda! we're rolling!

♦ vt

1. [hacer girar] to roll

2. Cine to shoot;

rodó varias comedias he filmed several comedies

3. [automóvil] Br to run in, US to break in

4. [avión] to taxi

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rodar

I v/i

1 de pelota roll;

rodarán cabezas fig heads will roll;

echarlo todo a rodar fig pack it all in

2 de coche go, travel (a at)

3 sin rumbo fijo wander

II v/t

1 película shoot, film

2 AUTO break in, Br

run in

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rodar {19} vi

1) : to roll, to roll down, to roll along

rodé por la escalera: I tumbled down the stairs

todo rodaba bien: everthing was going along well

2) girar: to turn, to go around

3) : to move about, to travel

andábamos rodando por todas partes: we drifted along from place to place

rodar vt

1) : to film, to shoot

2) : to break in (a new vehicle)

* * *

rodar vb

1. (en general) to roll

el neumático rodó cuesta abajo the tyre rolled down the hill

rodó escaleras abajo she fell down the stairs

2. (filmar) to film

están rodando una serie en el barrio they're filming a series in the neighbourhood

Spanish-English dictionary > rodar
7 mover

v.

1 to move.

el fútbol profesional mueve mucho dinero a lot of money changes hands in the world of professional soccer

Ricardo movió el auto Richard moved the car.

2 to shake (menear, agitar) (caja, sonajero).

la vaca movía la cola the cow was swishing its tail

el perro movía la cola the dog was wagging its tail

mover la cabeza to nod; (afirmativamente) to shake (negativamente)

3 to do something about.

4 to energize, to activate, to power.

La gasolina mueve el auto Gasoline energizes the car.

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MOVER

CONJUGACIÓN

(o changes to ue in stressed syllables)

Present Indicative

muevo, mueves, mueve, movemos, movéis, mueven.

Present Subjunctive

mueva, muevas, mueva, movamos, mováis, muevan.

Imperative

mueve (tú), mueva (él/Vd.), movamos (nos.), moved (vos.), muevan (ellos/Vds.).

* * *

verb

1) to move

2) shift

3) shake

4) prompt

5) stir

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1. VT

1) (=cambiar de posición)

a) [+ objeto, mano, pierna] to move

no muevas la mesa — don't move the table

• mover a algn de algún sitio — to move sb from somewhere

de aquí no nos mueve nadie — we're staying right here, we're not moving from here

"no nos moverán" — "we shall not be moved"

b) [en juegos] [+ ficha, pieza] to move

2) (=agitar) to stir

muévelo para que no se pegue — stir it o give it a stir so that it doesn't stick

el perro se acercó moviendo la cola — the dog came up to us wagging its tail

el viento movía sus cabellos — the wind blew her hair

• mover la cabeza — [para negar] to shake one's head; [para asentir] to nod, nod one's head

movió la cabeza negando la pregunta — she shook her head in answer to the question

movió la cabeza afirmativamente — she nodded (her head)

3) (Mec) (=accionar) [+ máquina] to work, power

el agua movía el molino — the water turned o drove the wheel

el vapor mueve el émbolo — the steam drives o works the piston

4) (=incitar)

el interés propio nos mueve a todos — self-interest motivates all of us

lo hice movida por la curiosidad — it was curiosity that prompted o moved me to do it

actuaba movido por sus instintos — he acted on his instincts

su mensaje movía a las masas — his message roused the masses

• mover a algn a algo — to move sb to sth

su pobreza te mueve a la compasión — their poverty moves you to pity

mover a algn a las lágrimas — to move sb to tears

mover a algn a la risa — to make sb laugh

• mover a algn a hacer algo — to prompt sb to do sth, move sb to do sth

¿qué fue lo que te movió a actuar de ese modo? — what prompted o moved you to act in that way?

5) (=agilizar) [+ asunto, tema] to push; [+ trámite] to handle

ella le movió todo el papeleo — she handled all the paperwork for him

• mover una guerra contra algn — to wage war on sb

• mover un pleito contra algn — to start proceedings against sb

6) [+ dinero] to move, handle

esta empresa mueve miles de millones anualmente — this company moves o handles thousands of millions each year

el tráfico de armas mueve mucho dinero — arms trading involves o moves a lot of money

7) * [+ droga] to push

2. VI

1) [en juegos] to move

¿con qué ficha has movido? — what piece have you moved?

¿a quién le toca mover? — whose move is it?

2) (=incitar)

• mover a algo, esta situación mueve a la risa — this situation makes you (want to) laugh

3) (Bot) to bud, sprout

3.

See:

moverse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (trasladar, desplazar) to move

b) (Jueg) <ficha/pieza> to move

c) ( agitar)

no muevas la cámara — keep the camera still

el viento movía las hojas de los árboles — the wind shook the leaves on the trees

movió la cabeza — ( asintiendo) he nodded (his head); ( negando) she shook her head

mueve la cola — it wags its tail

d) ( accionar) to drive

el agua mueve la rueda del molino — the water turns the millwheel

e) ( manejar) < dinero> to handle

f) (fam) < droga> to push (colloq)

2) (incitar, inducir)

actuó movida por razones políticas — her actions were politically motivated

¿qué lo movió a hacer eso? — what moved him to do that?
2.
mover vi

1) (Jueg) to move

2) (incitar, inducir)

mover A algo: su situación mueve a la compasión — his predicament moves one to pity
3.
moverse v pron

1)

a) ( desplazarse) to move

no te muevas de ahí — stay right where you are, don't move

b) ( menearse) to move

dejá de moverte — stop fidgeting, stop moving about

la lámpara se movía con el viento — the lamp was moving o swaying in the wind

2)

a) ( alternar) to move

se mueve en las altas esferas — she moves in high circles

b) ( hacer gestiones)

si no te mueves no encontrarás empleo — if you don't get moving you'll never find a job (colloq)

se movió como loca para sacarlo de la cárcel — she moved heaven and earth to get him out of jail

c) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq)

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= shift, move, wiggle.

Ex. In general, then, a post-co-ordinate index is simpler to produce than a pre-co-ordinate index, because it shifts the responsibility for co-ordination of index terms to the searcher.

Ex. This article describes a special dolly designed to move stack ranges easily and quickly using a minimum of labour.

Ex. I have read that 'Spanish men are twice as likely to wiggle their ears as are women,' but don't know the trustworthiness of this statistic.

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* el dinero mueve al mundo = money makes the world go (a)round.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* la fe mueve montañas = faith will move mountains.

* mover Algo = make + Nombre + spin.

* mover el culo = shake + a leg, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, get off + Posesivo + ass, get off + Posesivo + arse.

* mover el esqueleto = trip the light fantastic.

* mover la cabeza = shake + head.

* mover la cabeza de arriba abajo = bob.

* mover la cabeza de forma brusca hacia delante y hacia atrás = jerk + head.

* mover lateralmente = move from + side to side.

* mover montañas = move + mountains.

* moverse = shift about, get around, wiggle, wave.

* moverse de aquí para allá = move about.

* moverse en el sitio = shuffle.

* moverse en terreno desconocido = be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head.

* moverse hacia atrás y hacia delante = move back and forth.

* no moverse = stay + put.

* sentarse sin moverse = sit + still.

* sin moverse del sitio = in place.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (trasladar, desplazar) to move

b) (Jueg) <ficha/pieza> to move

c) ( agitar)

no muevas la cámara — keep the camera still

el viento movía las hojas de los árboles — the wind shook the leaves on the trees

movió la cabeza — ( asintiendo) he nodded (his head); ( negando) she shook her head

mueve la cola — it wags its tail

d) ( accionar) to drive

el agua mueve la rueda del molino — the water turns the millwheel

e) ( manejar) < dinero> to handle

f) (fam) < droga> to push (colloq)

2) (incitar, inducir)

actuó movida por razones políticas — her actions were politically motivated

¿qué lo movió a hacer eso? — what moved him to do that?
2.
mover vi

1) (Jueg) to move

2) (incitar, inducir)

mover A algo: su situación mueve a la compasión — his predicament moves one to pity
3.
moverse v pron

1)

a) ( desplazarse) to move

no te muevas de ahí — stay right where you are, don't move

b) ( menearse) to move

dejá de moverte — stop fidgeting, stop moving about

la lámpara se movía con el viento — the lamp was moving o swaying in the wind

2)

a) ( alternar) to move

se mueve en las altas esferas — she moves in high circles

b) ( hacer gestiones)

si no te mueves no encontrarás empleo — if you don't get moving you'll never find a job (colloq)

se movió como loca para sacarlo de la cárcel — she moved heaven and earth to get him out of jail

c) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq)

* * *

= shift, move, wiggle.

Ex: In general, then, a post-co-ordinate index is simpler to produce than a pre-co-ordinate index, because it shifts the responsibility for co-ordination of index terms to the searcher.

Ex: This article describes a special dolly designed to move stack ranges easily and quickly using a minimum of labour.

Ex: I have read that 'Spanish men are twice as likely to wiggle their ears as are women,' but don't know the trustworthiness of this statistic.

* el dinero mueve al mundo = money makes the world go (a)round.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* la fe mueve montañas = faith will move mountains.

* mover Algo = make + Nombre + spin.

* mover el culo = shake + a leg, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, get off + Posesivo + ass, get off + Posesivo + arse.

* mover el esqueleto = trip the light fantastic.

* mover la cabeza = shake + head.

* mover la cabeza de arriba abajo = bob.

* mover la cabeza de forma brusca hacia delante y hacia atrás = jerk + head.

* mover lateralmente = move from + side to side.

* mover montañas = move + mountains.

* moverse = shift about, get around, wiggle, wave.

* moverse de aquí para allá = move about.

* moverse en el sitio = shuffle.

* moverse en terreno desconocido = be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head.

* moverse hacia atrás y hacia delante = move back and forth.

* no moverse = stay + put.

* sentarse sin moverse = sit + still.

* sin moverse del sitio = in place.

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mover [E9 ]

vt

A

1 (trasladar, desplazar) to move

2 ( Jueg) ‹ficha/pieza› to move

3

(agitar): no muevas la cámara keep the camera still

el viento movía las hojas de los árboles the wind shook the leaves on the trees

está vivo, acaba de mover la mano he's alive, he just moved his hand

movió la cabeza (asintiendo) he nodded (his head); (negando) she shook her head

mueve la cola cuando está contento it wags its tail when it's happy

4

(accionar): el agua mueve la rueda del molino the water turns o drives the millwheel

5 (manejar) ‹dinero› to handle

la Bolsa movió casi 300 millones de pesos dealings on the Stock Market amounted to almost 300 million pesos, almost 300 million pesos were moved o handled on the Stock Market

mueve enormes cantidades de dinero he handles huge amounts of money

6 ( fam); ‹droga› to push ( colloq)

B

(incitar, inducir): actuó movida por razones políticas her actions were politically motivated

mover a algn A algo:

¿qué lo movió a hacer eso? what moved o prompted him to do that?

me preguntan qué me mueve a escribir este tipo de poema I am asked what it is that inspires o moves me to write this kind of poem

aquellas imágenes los movían a compasión they were moved to pity by those pictures

■ mover

vi

A ( Jueg) to move

te toca a ti, yo acabo de mover it's your turn, I've just moved

B (incitar, inducir) mover A algo:

su situación mueve a la compasión his predicament moves one to pity

■ moverse

v pron

A

1 (desplazarse) to move

no me he movido de aquí en toda la tarde I haven't moved from here o I've been right here all afternoon

no te muevas de ahí stay right where you are, don't move

no pienso moverme de aquí hasta que me atiendan I have no intention of moving (from this spot) until I get some service

2 (sin desplazarse) to move

¡no te muevas! te voy a sacar una foto don't move o keep still! I'm going to take your photograph

no puedo moverme, me duele todo I can't move, I ache all over

aunque me ve tan ocupado ella no se mueve she can see I'm busy but she doesn't lift a finger to help ( colloq)

deja de moverte, me estás poniendo nerviosa stop fidgeting, you're getting on my nerves

no se le mueve un pelo durante la pelea he never has a hair out of place throughout the fight

B

1 (alternar) to move

ella se mueve en las altas esferas she moves in high circles

yo no me muevo en ese ambiente I don't move in those circles, that's not my scene ( colloq)

2

(hacer gestiones): si no te mueves no conseguirás encontrar piso if you don't get moving you'll never find an apartment ( colloq)

se movió como loca para sacarlo de la cárcel she moved heaven and earth to get him out of jail

3 (apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on ( colloq)

si no nos movemos, vamos a perder el tren if we don't hurry up o get a move on, we'll miss the train

* * *

mover ( conjugate mover) verbo transitivo
1
a) (trasladar, desplazar) to move

b) (Jueg) ‹ficha/pieza› to move

c) ( agitar):

◊ no muevas la cámara keep the camera still;

el viento movía los árboles the wind shook the trees;
movió la cabeza ( asintiendo) he nodded (his head);

( negando) she shook her head;
◊ mueve la cola it wags its tail

d) ( accionar) to drive

2 ( inducir):
◊ mover a algn a hacer algo to move sb to do sth

verbo intransitivo (Jueg) to move
moverse verbo pronominal
a) ( en general) to move;

◊ no te muevas de ahí don't move;

la lámpara se movía con el viento the lamp was moving o swaying in the wind
b) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq)

mover verbo transitivo
1 to move: movimos la mesa, we moved the table
mover la cabeza, (afirmativamente) to nod
(negativamente) to shake one's head
2 (empujar, decidir) aquello me movió a viajar, that led me to travel
le mueve la codicia, she's driven by greed
no sabemos qué le movió a hacerlo, we don't know what made him do it
3 (activar) to drive: el aire mueve las aspas, the wind drives the sails
' mover' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arrancar
- ayudar
- bigote
- cabecear
- tocar
- avanzar
- dar
- desplazar
- echar
- mueva
- pala
English:
dart
- displace
- ease
- flick
- fly
- get back
- heave
- hustle
- jerk
- manhandle
- move
- move back
- pass
- pound
- prompt
- pull
- roll
- run
- shift
- shoot
- shovel
- sideways
- slink
- sneak
- softly
- speed
- spring
- stick
- stone
- string
- struggle
- to
- twitch
- whip
- whisk
- wiggle
- drive
- furniture
- jiggle
- jog
- man
- mover
- play
- ply
- stir

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mover

♦ vt

1. [desplazar, trasladar] to move (de/a from/to); [mecánicamente] to drive;

el viento mueve las palas the wind drives o turns the blades;
Informát
mover un fichero to move a file;

mover una ficha [en juegos] to move a counter;

el fútbol profesional mueve mucho dinero a lot of money changes hands in the world of professional soccer;

ese cantante mueve masas huge numbers of people go to see that singer wherever he performs;

Comp
Esp
mover ficha: ahora le toca al gobierno mover ficha it's the government's move, it's the government's turn to make the next move

2. [menear, agitar] [caja, sonajero] to shake;
[bandera] to wave;
movía las caderas she was wiggling o swinging her hips;

la vaca movía la cola the cow was swishing its tail;

el perro movía la cola the dog was wagging its tail;

mover la cabeza [afirmativamente] to nod;
[negativamente] to shake one's head;
muévelo bien [removiéndolo con cucharilla] stir it well;
[agitándolo con las manos] shake it well
3. [impulsar]
mover a alguien a hacer algo to make sb do sth, to prompt sb to do sth;

¿qué te movió a hacerlo? what made you do it?, what prompted you to do it?;

eso fue lo que nos movió a la huelga that was what made us strike o prompted us to strike;

sólo la mueve la ambición she is driven solely by ambition;

mover a alguien a compasión to move sb to pity

4. [hacer trámites con] to do something about;

hay muchos interesados en mover este asunto there are several people who are interested in doing something about this issue

♦ vi

1. [en ajedrez, damas, juego de mesa] to move;

tú mueves it's your move

2. [provocar]
su triste mirada movía a compasión her sad gaze made you feel pity for her

♦ See also the pronominal verb moverse

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mover

v/t

1 move

2 ( agitar) shake

3 ( impulsar, incitar) drive

* * *

mover {47} vt

1) trasladar: to move, to shift

2) agitar: to shake, to nod (the head)

3) accionar: to power, to drive

4) inducir: to provoke, to cause

5) : to excite, to stir

♦ See also the reflexive verb moverse

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mover vb to move

has movido el sofá you've moved the sofa

ahora te toca mover a ti it's your turn to move now

Spanish-English dictionary > mover
8 sacar

v.

1 to take out.

sacar algo de to take something out of

sacó la mano/la cabeza por la ventanilla he stuck his hand/head out of the window

nos sacaron algo de comer they gave us something to eat

Ellos sacaron a los perros They took out the dogs.

2 to remove.

el dentista me sacó una muela I had a tooth out at the dentist's

3 to get (obtener) (carné, entradas, buenas notas).

¿qué sacaste en el examen de inglés? what did you get for o in your English exam?

sacar dinero del banco to get o take some money out of the bank

la sidra se saca de las manzanas cider is made from apples

¿y qué sacamos con reñirle? what do we gain by telling him off?, what's the point in telling him off?

Ella saca provecho She gets benefits.

4 to take (realizar) (foto).

siempre me sacan fatal en las fotos I always look terrible in photos

5 to bring out (al mercado) (nuevo producto, modelo).

6 to work out, to do.

sacar la cuenta/la solución to work out the total/the answer

sacar una conclusión to come to a conclusion

7 to gather, to understand.

lo leí tres veces, pero no saqué nada en claro o limpio I read it three times, but I couldn't make much sense of it

8 to let out (item of clothing) (de ancho). (peninsular Spanish)

9 to take off. ( Latin American Spanish)

sácale la ropa al niño get the child undressed

10 to throw in (sport) (con la mano).

11 to put the ball into play (sport).

sacar de banda/de esquina/de puerta to take a throw-in/corner/goal kick

12 to stick out, to put out one's, to put out, to show.

María saca la lengua Mary sticks out her tongue.

13 to serve the ball.

Ricardo saca Richard serves the ball.

14 to be obtained from.

Se te saca información Information is obtained from you.

15 to be extracted from, to be removed from.

Se me sacó una muela A molar was extracted from me.

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SACAR

CONJUGACIÓN

(c changes to qu before e)

Past Indicative

saqué, sacaste, sacó, sacamos, sacasteis, sacaron.

Present Subjunctive

saque, saques, saque, saquemos, saquéis, saquen.

Imperative

saca (tú), saque (él/Vd.), saquemos (nos.), sacad (vos.), saquen (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to take out

2) get, obtain

3) get out

4) produce, invent

5) introduce

6) take (a photo)

7) release (a book, a disc, a film)

8) make (a copy)

9) stick out (one's tongue)

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Para las expresiones sacar adelante, sacar brillo, sacar algo en claro, sacar los colores a algn, sacar faltas a algo, sacar algo en limpio, sacar provecho, sacar a relucir, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=poner fuera) to take out, get out

sacó el revólver y disparó — he drew his revolver and fired, he took {o} got his revolver out and fired

he sacado las toallas al sol — I've put the towels out to dry in the sun

saca la basura, por favor — please put {o} take the rubbish out

sacaron a los rehenes por la ventana — they got the hostages out through the window

• sacar a algn a [bailar] — to get sb up for a dance

• sacar algo/a algn [de], sacó toda su ropa del armario — she took all his clothes out of the wardrobe, she removed all his clothes from the wardrobe

sacó el regalo del paquete — he removed the present from its wrapping

voy a sacar dinero del cajero — I'm going to take {o} get some money out of the machine

quiero sacar un libro de la biblioteca — I want to get a book out of the library

¡sacadme de aquí! — get me out of here!

nunca saca a su mujer de casa — he never takes his wife out

mañana sacan a dos terroristas de cárcel — tomorrow two terrorists will be released from jail

• sacar a [pasear] a algn — to take sb (out) for a walk

saqué al perro a pasear — I took the dog (out) for a walk

- sacar a algn de sí

2) [de una persona] [+ diente] to take out

me han sacado una muela — I've had a tooth (taken) out

¡deja ese palo, que me vas a sacar un ojo! — stop playing with that stick, you're going to poke my eye out!

• sacar [sangre] a algn — to take blood from sb

3) [con partes del cuerpo] to stick out

saca la lengua — stick your tongue out

sacar la lengua a alguien — to stick one's tongue out at sb

sacar la barbilla — to stick one's chin out

saca la mano si vas a aparcar — stick your hand out if you're going to park
pecho I, 1)
4) (=obtener)

a) [+ notas, diputados] to get

siempre saca buenas notas — he always gets good marks

han sacado 35 diputados — they have had 35 members (elected)

¿y tú qué sacas con denunciarlo a la policía? — and what do you get out of {o} gain from reporting him to the police?

no consiguió sacar todos los exámenes en junio Esp — she didn't manage to pass {o} get all her exams in June

sacó un seis — [con dados] he threw a six

b) [+ dinero]

lo hago para sacar unos euros — I do it to earn {o} make a bit of money

sacó el premio gordo — he got {o} won the jackpot

sacamos una ganancia de... — we made a profit of...

c) [+ puesto] to get

sacó la plaza de enfermera — she got the nursing post

d) [+ información] to get

los datos están sacados de dos libros — the statistics are taken {o} come from two books

¿de dónde has sacado esa idea? — where did you get that idea?

¿de dónde has sacado esa chica tan guapa? — where did you get {o} find such a beautiful girlfriend?

e)

sacar algo de — [+ fruto, material] to extract sth from

sacan aceite de las almendras — they extract oil from the almonds

han sacado petróleo del desierto del Sáhara — they have extracted oil from the Sahara desert

f)

sacar algo a algn — to get sth out of sb

no conseguirán sacarle nada — they won't get anything out of him

le sacaron millones a base de chantajes — they got millions out of him by blackmailing him

le sacaron toda la información que necesitaban — they got all the information they needed from {o} out of him

g) [+ conclusión] to draw

¿qué conclusión se puede sacar de todo esto? — what can be concluded from all of this?, what conclusion can be drawn from all of this?

lo que se saca de todo esto es que... — the conclusion to be drawn from all this is that...

h) [+ característica]

ha sacado el pelo rubio de su abuela — she gets her blonde hair from her grandmother

5) (=comprar) [+ entradas] to get

yo sacaré los billetes — I'll get the tickets

6) (=lanzar) [+ modelo nuevo] to bring out; [+ libro] to bring out, publish; [+ disco] to release; [+ moda] to create

han sacado sus nuevos productos al mercado — they have brought out their new product range

ya han sacado las nuevas monedas de dos euros — the new two-euro coins are out

7) (=hacer) [+ foto] to take; [+ copia] to make

te voy a sacar una foto — I'm going to take a photo of you

esta cámara saca buenas fotos — this camera takes good photos

8) (=resolver)

no conseguí sacar el problema — I couldn't solve the problem

9) (=mostrar)

le han sacado en el periódico — he was in the paper

los sacaron en la tele — they were on TV

no me sacó en la foto — he missed me out of the photo

estamos sacando anuncios en TV — we're running some adverts on TV

10) (=mencionar)

no me saques ahora eso — don't come to me with that now

11) esp LAm (=quitar) [+ ropa] to take off; [+ mancha] to get out {o} off, remove frm

sacar la funda a un fusil — to take the cover off a rifle

12) (=aventajar en)

al terminar la carrera le sacaba 10 metros al adversario — he finished the race 10 metres ahead of his rival

le saca 10cm a su hermano — he is 10cm taller than his brother

13) (=salvar) to get out

nos sacó de esa penosa situación — she got us out of that difficult situation
apuro 1)
14) (=poner) [+ apodo, mote] to give

15) (Dep)

a) (Tenis) to serve

b) (Ftbl)

saca el balón Kiko — [en saque de banda] the throw-in is taken by Kiko; [en falta] Kiko takes the free kick

sacar una falta — to take a free kick

16) (Cos) [+ prenda de vestir] (=ensanchar) to let out; (=alargar) to let down

17) (Naipes) to play

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) (Tenis) to serve

2) (Ftbl) [en córner, tiro libre] to take the kick; [en saque de banda] to take the throw-in

después de marcar un gol, saca el contrario — after a goal has been scored, the opposing team kicks off

3.

See:

sacarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( extraer)

a) <billetera/lápiz> to take out, get out; <pistola/espada> to draw

sacar algo DE algo — to take something out of something

lo saqué del cajón — I took o got it out of the drawer

sacaron agua del pozo — they drew water from the well

b) < muela> to pull out, take out; <riñón/cálculo> to remove

me sacaron sangre — they took some blood

c) <diamantes/cobre> to extract, mine

sacar petróleo de debajo del mar — to get oil o (frml) extract petroleum from under the sea

d) <carta/ficha> to draw

2) (poner, llevar fuera)

a) <maceta/mesa/basura> to take out

saca las plantas al balcón — put the plants out on the balcony

sácalo aquí al sol — bring it out here into the sun

tuvimos que sacarlo por la ventana — we had to get it out through the window

sacar el perro a pasear — to take the dog out for a walk

los saqué a dar una vuelta en coche — I took them out for a ride (in the car)

sacar algo/a alguien DE algo — to get something/somebody out of something

sacar el coche del garaje — to get the car out of the garage

sáquenme de aquí! — get me out of here!

b) ( invitar)

el marido no la saca nunca — her husband never takes her out

sacar a alguien a bailar — to ask somebody to dance

c) < parte del cuerpo> to put out

me sacó la lengua — he stuck o put his tongue out at me

no saques la cabeza por la ventanilla — don't put your head out of the window

3) ( retirar) to take out

sacar dinero del banco — to take out o withdraw money from the bank

sólo puede sacar tres libros — you can only take out o borrow three books

4) ( de una situación difícil)

sacar a alguien DE algo — to get somebody out of something

me sacó de un apuro — he got me out of a tight spot

aquel dinero los sacó de la miseria — that money released them from their life of poverty

5) (Esp) < dobladillo> to let down; <pantalón/falda> ( alargar) to let down; ( ensanchar) to let out

Sentido II

6) ( obtener)

<pasaporte/permiso> to get; < entrada> to get, buy

ya saqué el pasaje or (Esp) he sacado el billete — I've already bought the ticket o got my ticket

7)

a) <calificación/nota> to get

saqué un cinco en química — I got five out of ten in chemistry

b) <votos/puntos> to get

c) ( en juegos de azar) < premio> to get, win

tiró los dados y sacó un seis — she threw the dice and got a six

d) < conclusión> to draw

e) <suma/cuenta> to do, work out

8) < beneficio> to get; < ganancia> to make

no vas a sacar nada hablándole así — you won't get anywhere talking to him like that

¿qué sacas con eso? — what do you gain by doing that?

saco $3.000 mensuales — I take home $3,000 a month

le sacó diez segundos (de ventaja) a Martínez — he took a ten-second lead over Martínez

el hijo ya le saca 10 centímetros — (fam) his son is already 10 centimeters taller than he is

sacar algo DE algo: sacaron mucho dinero de la venta they made a lot of money from the sale; no ha sacado ningún provecho del curso — she hasn't got anything out of the course

9)

sacar algo DE algo — <idea/información> to get something from something; <porciones/unidades> to get something out of something

sacarle algo A alguien — <dinero/información> to get something out of somebody

10) < brillo> to bring out

sacarle brillo a algo — to polish something to a shine

Sentido III

11)

a) < libro> to publish, bring out; < disco> to bring out, release; <modelo/producto> to bring out

sacaron el reportaje en primera plana — the report appeared on the front page

b) < tema> to bring up

c) < foto> to take; < copia> to make, take; < apuntes> to make, take

d) (Esp) <defecto/falta> (+ me/te/le etc) to find

a todo le tiene que sacar faltas — he always has to find fault with everything

12)

sacar adelante — < proyecto> ( poner en marcha) to get something off the ground; ( salvar de la crisis) to keep something going

luché tanto para sacar adelante a mis hijos — I fought so hard to give my children a good start in life

13) (Dep) <tiro libre/falta> to take

Sentido IV

14) ( quitar)

(esp AmL)

a)

sacarle algo A alguien — <botas/gorro> to take something off somebody; <juguetes/plata> (RPl) to take something from somebody

no se lo saques, que es suyo — don't take it (away) from him, it's his

¿cuánto te sacan en impuestos? — how much do they take off in taxes?

b)

sacarle algo a algo — <tapa/cubierta> to take something off something

c) ( retirar)

saca esto de aquí — take this away

saquen los libros de la mesa — take the books off the table

15) (esp AmL) ( hacer desaparecer) < mancha> to remove, get... out

me sacas un peso de encima — you've taken a great weight off my mind
2.
sacar vi (Dep) (en tenis, vóleibol) to serve; ( en fútbol) to kick off

sacar de puerta/de esquina — to take the goal kick/to take the corner

sacar de banda — to take the throw-in
3.
sacarse v pron (refl)

1) ( extraer)

ten cuidado, te vas a sacar un ojo — be careful or you'll poke o take your eye out

me saqué la astilla con unas pinzas — I got the splinter out with a pair of tweezers

me tengo que sacar una muela — (caus) I have to have a tooth out

sacarse algo DE algo — to take something out of something

sácate las manos de los bolsillos — take your hands out of your pockets

2) (AmL) ( quitarse) <ropa/zapatos> to take off; < maquillaje> to remove, take off

sácate el pelo de la cara — get o take your hair out of your eyes

no pudimos sacárnoslo de encima — we just couldn't get rid of him

3)

a) (caus) < foto>

tengo que sacarme una foto — I have to get a photo taken

b) (AmL) <calificación/nota> to get

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= draw from, pull out, remove, take out, withdraw, draw, pull from, put out, scoop (out), pull off, ferret out, winkle out.

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Ex. We go to that record, pull it out, change the item's priority and upgrade it so it gets out to you quickly.

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* cría cuervos y te sacarán y los ojos = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* sacando provecho de = on the coattails of.

* sacar a Alguien de quicio = get on + Posesivo + nerves, drive + Alguien + up a wall, drive + Alguien + to despair, drive + Alguien + mad, drive + Alguien + insane, drive + Alguien + crazy, drive + Alguien + nuts, drive + Alguien + potty.

* sacar acciones al mercado = go + public.

* sacar a colación = bring + Nombre + up.

* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.

* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.

* sacar a colación un problema = bring + problem up.

* sacar a colación un tema = bring up + topic, bring up + subject.

* sacar a concurso = tender for, tender out.

* sacar a concurso público = bid, bid + Posesivo + business, tender for, tender out.

* sacar a convocatoria pública = tender for, tender out, bid.

* sacar a flote = get + Nombre + back on + Posesivo + feet.

* sacar a golpes = punch out.

* sacar a la luz = bring to + light, dredge up.

* sacar Algo a relucir = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* sacar Algo de = take + Nombre + out of.

* sacar a licitación = tender for, tender out.

* sacar al mercado = bring to + market.

* sacar a relucir = bring to + the surface, bring to + light, bring to + the fore.

* sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.

* sacar a relucir las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* sacar a relucir lo peor de = bring out + the worst in.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público = air + dirty linen in public.

* sacar arrastrando = haul out.

* sacar brillo = polish.

* sacar brillo a = buff, buff up.

* sacar conclusiones = draw + implications.

* sacar conclusiones generales = generalise [generalize, -USA].

* sacar conclusiones precipitadas = jump to + conclusions.

* sacar con sifón = siphon out.

* sacar con una bomba = pump out.

* sacar de = carry out of, wretch from, tilt + Nombre + out of, take from, catapult + Nombre + out of.

* sacar de apuros = bail out, bale out.

* sacar de contrabando = smuggle out.

* sacar de la inactividad = take + Nombre + out of the doldrums.

* sacar de las casillas = piss + Nombre + off.

* sacar del mismo molde = cast in + the same mould as.

* sacar de + Posesivo + casillas = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* sacar de quicio = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend, exasperate, grind on + Posesivo + nerves, piss + Nombre + off.

* sacar dinero = draw + cash, draw out + cash.

* sacar el abrebotellas = pull out + the corks.

* sacar el máximo partido = exploit + full potential, take + full advantage (of), take + the best advantage.

* sacar el máximo partido a = get + the most out of.

* sacar el máximo partido a Algo = reach + the full potential of.

* sacar el máximo partido de = harness + the power of, make + the best of.

* sacar el máximo partido de Algo = make + the most of.

* sacar el máximo provecho de = get + the most out of.

* sacar el máximo provecho de Algo = make + the most of.

* sacar el mayor partido al dinero de uno = get + the most for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar el mejor partido de = get + the best out of.

* sacar el mejor partido de Algo = make + the best advantage of, make + the best use of, make + the best possible use of.

* sacar el mejor partido posible = get + the best of both worlds, get + the best of all worlds.

* sacar en préstamo = charge out, check out.

* sacar extractos de = excerpt.

* sacar faltas = find + fault with.

* sacar haciendo palanca = pry + Nombre + out, prise + Nombre + out.

* sacar haciendo sifón = siphon out.

* sacar ilegalmente = smuggle out.

* sacar la basura = take out + the garbage.

* sacar las castañas del fuego = sort out + the mess, pick up + the pieces.

* sacar las cosas de quicio = blow + things (up) out of (all) proportion.

* sacar lecciones de = draw + lessons from.

* sacarle defectos a todo = nitpick.

* sacarle dinero a Alguien = wrestle + money from.

* sacarle faltas a todo = nitpick.

* sacarle las castañas del fuego a Alguien = pull + Posesivo + chestnuts out of the fire.

* sacarle partido a = make + an opportunity (out) of.

* sacarle un bocado a = take + a bite out of.

* sacar libro en préstamo = borrow + book.

* sacar los pies del plato = break out of + the box.

* sacar los pies del tiesto = break out of + the box.

* sacar más partido = get + more for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar mayor partido a = squeeze + more life out of.

* sacar mayor provecho = stretch + further.

* sacar mejor partido = get + more for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar + Nombre + de = extricate + Nombre + from.

* sacar partido = take + advantage (of), exploit + benefits.

* sacar partido a una oportunidad = capitalise on + opportunity.

* sacar perforando = drill out.

* sacar poco a poco = tease out.

* sacar por impresora = print + off-line, print out + off-line.

* sacar provecho a una oportunidad = capitalise on + opportunity.

* sacar provecho de = capitalise on/upon [capitalize, -USA], cash in on, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattails.

* sacar punta = sharpen.

* sacar rápidamente = whip out.

* sacarse los mocos = pick + Posesivo + nose.

* sacar tirando = haul out.

* sacar una conclusión = draw + conclusion.

* sacar una deducción = draw + inference.

* sacar una foto = take + a shot.

* sacar una fotografía = take + picture.

* sacar una impresión = gain + picture.

* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.

* sacar unas notazas = pass with + flying colours.

* sacar un diez = score + an A.

* sacar un ojo = gouge + eye out.

* sacar ventaja = gain + one-upmanship.

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) ( extraer)

a) <billetera/lápiz> to take out, get out; <pistola/espada> to draw

sacar algo DE algo — to take something out of something

lo saqué del cajón — I took o got it out of the drawer

sacaron agua del pozo — they drew water from the well

b) < muela> to pull out, take out; <riñón/cálculo> to remove

me sacaron sangre — they took some blood

c) <diamantes/cobre> to extract, mine

sacar petróleo de debajo del mar — to get oil o (frml) extract petroleum from under the sea

d) <carta/ficha> to draw

2) (poner, llevar fuera)

a) <maceta/mesa/basura> to take out

saca las plantas al balcón — put the plants out on the balcony

sácalo aquí al sol — bring it out here into the sun

tuvimos que sacarlo por la ventana — we had to get it out through the window

sacar el perro a pasear — to take the dog out for a walk

los saqué a dar una vuelta en coche — I took them out for a ride (in the car)

sacar algo/a alguien DE algo — to get something/somebody out of something

sacar el coche del garaje — to get the car out of the garage

sáquenme de aquí! — get me out of here!

b) ( invitar)

el marido no la saca nunca — her husband never takes her out

sacar a alguien a bailar — to ask somebody to dance

c) < parte del cuerpo> to put out

me sacó la lengua — he stuck o put his tongue out at me

no saques la cabeza por la ventanilla — don't put your head out of the window

3) ( retirar) to take out

sacar dinero del banco — to take out o withdraw money from the bank

sólo puede sacar tres libros — you can only take out o borrow three books

4) ( de una situación difícil)

sacar a alguien DE algo — to get somebody out of something

me sacó de un apuro — he got me out of a tight spot

aquel dinero los sacó de la miseria — that money released them from their life of poverty

5) (Esp) < dobladillo> to let down; <pantalón/falda> ( alargar) to let down; ( ensanchar) to let out

Sentido II

6) ( obtener)

<pasaporte/permiso> to get; < entrada> to get, buy

ya saqué el pasaje or (Esp) he sacado el billete — I've already bought the ticket o got my ticket

7)

a) <calificación/nota> to get

saqué un cinco en química — I got five out of ten in chemistry

b) <votos/puntos> to get

c) ( en juegos de azar) < premio> to get, win

tiró los dados y sacó un seis — she threw the dice and got a six

d) < conclusión> to draw

e) <suma/cuenta> to do, work out

8) < beneficio> to get; < ganancia> to make

no vas a sacar nada hablándole así — you won't get anywhere talking to him like that

¿qué sacas con eso? — what do you gain by doing that?

saco $3.000 mensuales — I take home $3,000 a month

le sacó diez segundos (de ventaja) a Martínez — he took a ten-second lead over Martínez

el hijo ya le saca 10 centímetros — (fam) his son is already 10 centimeters taller than he is

sacar algo DE algo: sacaron mucho dinero de la venta they made a lot of money from the sale; no ha sacado ningún provecho del curso — she hasn't got anything out of the course

9)

sacar algo DE algo — <idea/información> to get something from something; <porciones/unidades> to get something out of something

sacarle algo A alguien — <dinero/información> to get something out of somebody

10) < brillo> to bring out

sacarle brillo a algo — to polish something to a shine

Sentido III

11)

a) < libro> to publish, bring out; < disco> to bring out, release; <modelo/producto> to bring out

sacaron el reportaje en primera plana — the report appeared on the front page

b) < tema> to bring up

c) < foto> to take; < copia> to make, take; < apuntes> to make, take

d) (Esp) <defecto/falta> (+ me/te/le etc) to find

a todo le tiene que sacar faltas — he always has to find fault with everything

12)

sacar adelante — < proyecto> ( poner en marcha) to get something off the ground; ( salvar de la crisis) to keep something going

luché tanto para sacar adelante a mis hijos — I fought so hard to give my children a good start in life

13) (Dep) <tiro libre/falta> to take

Sentido IV

14) ( quitar)

(esp AmL)

a)

sacarle algo A alguien — <botas/gorro> to take something off somebody; <juguetes/plata> (RPl) to take something from somebody

no se lo saques, que es suyo — don't take it (away) from him, it's his

¿cuánto te sacan en impuestos? — how much do they take off in taxes?

b)

sacarle algo a algo — <tapa/cubierta> to take something off something

c) ( retirar)

saca esto de aquí — take this away

saquen los libros de la mesa — take the books off the table

15) (esp AmL) ( hacer desaparecer) < mancha> to remove, get... out

me sacas un peso de encima — you've taken a great weight off my mind
2.
sacar vi (Dep) (en tenis, vóleibol) to serve; ( en fútbol) to kick off

sacar de puerta/de esquina — to take the goal kick/to take the corner

sacar de banda — to take the throw-in
3.
sacarse v pron (refl)

1) ( extraer)

ten cuidado, te vas a sacar un ojo — be careful or you'll poke o take your eye out

me saqué la astilla con unas pinzas — I got the splinter out with a pair of tweezers

me tengo que sacar una muela — (caus) I have to have a tooth out

sacarse algo DE algo — to take something out of something

sácate las manos de los bolsillos — take your hands out of your pockets

2) (AmL) ( quitarse) <ropa/zapatos> to take off; < maquillaje> to remove, take off

sácate el pelo de la cara — get o take your hair out of your eyes

no pudimos sacárnoslo de encima — we just couldn't get rid of him

3)

a) (caus) < foto>

tengo que sacarme una foto — I have to get a photo taken

b) (AmL) <calificación/nota> to get

* * *

= draw from, pull out, remove, take out, withdraw, draw, pull from, put out, scoop (out), pull off, ferret out, winkle out.

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* cría cuervos y te sacarán y los ojos = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* sacando provecho de = on the coattails of.

* sacar a Alguien de quicio = get on + Posesivo + nerves, drive + Alguien + up a wall, drive + Alguien + to despair, drive + Alguien + mad, drive + Alguien + insane, drive + Alguien + crazy, drive + Alguien + nuts, drive + Alguien + potty.

* sacar acciones al mercado = go + public.

* sacar a colación = bring + Nombre + up.

* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.

* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.

* sacar a colación un problema = bring + problem up.

* sacar a colación un tema = bring up + topic, bring up + subject.

* sacar a concurso = tender for, tender out.

* sacar a concurso público = bid, bid + Posesivo + business, tender for, tender out.

* sacar a convocatoria pública = tender for, tender out, bid.

* sacar a flote = get + Nombre + back on + Posesivo + feet.

* sacar a golpes = punch out.

* sacar a la luz = bring to + light, dredge up.

* sacar Algo a relucir = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* sacar Algo de = take + Nombre + out of.

* sacar a licitación = tender for, tender out.

* sacar al mercado = bring to + market.

* sacar a relucir = bring to + the surface, bring to + light, bring to + the fore.

* sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.

* sacar a relucir las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* sacar a relucir lo peor de = bring out + the worst in.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público = air + dirty linen in public.

* sacar arrastrando = haul out.

* sacar brillo = polish.

* sacar brillo a = buff, buff up.

* sacar conclusiones = draw + implications.

* sacar conclusiones generales = generalise [generalize, -USA].

* sacar conclusiones precipitadas = jump to + conclusions.

* sacar con sifón = siphon out.

* sacar con una bomba = pump out.

* sacar de = carry out of, wretch from, tilt + Nombre + out of, take from, catapult + Nombre + out of.

* sacar de apuros = bail out, bale out.

* sacar de contrabando = smuggle out.

* sacar de la inactividad = take + Nombre + out of the doldrums.

* sacar de las casillas = piss + Nombre + off.

* sacar del mismo molde = cast in + the same mould as.

* sacar de + Posesivo + casillas = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* sacar de quicio = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend, exasperate, grind on + Posesivo + nerves, piss + Nombre + off.

* sacar dinero = draw + cash, draw out + cash.

* sacar el abrebotellas = pull out + the corks.

* sacar el máximo partido = exploit + full potential, take + full advantage (of), take + the best advantage.

* sacar el máximo partido a = get + the most out of.

* sacar el máximo partido a Algo = reach + the full potential of.

* sacar el máximo partido de = harness + the power of, make + the best of.

* sacar el máximo partido de Algo = make + the most of.

* sacar el máximo provecho de = get + the most out of.

* sacar el máximo provecho de Algo = make + the most of.

* sacar el mayor partido al dinero de uno = get + the most for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar el mejor partido de = get + the best out of.

* sacar el mejor partido de Algo = make + the best advantage of, make + the best use of, make + the best possible use of.

* sacar el mejor partido posible = get + the best of both worlds, get + the best of all worlds.

* sacar en préstamo = charge out, check out.

* sacar extractos de = excerpt.

* sacar faltas = find + fault with.

* sacar haciendo palanca = pry + Nombre + out, prise + Nombre + out.

* sacar haciendo sifón = siphon out.

* sacar ilegalmente = smuggle out.

* sacar la basura = take out + the garbage.

* sacar las castañas del fuego = sort out + the mess, pick up + the pieces.

* sacar las cosas de quicio = blow + things (up) out of (all) proportion.

* sacar lecciones de = draw + lessons from.

* sacarle defectos a todo = nitpick.

* sacarle dinero a Alguien = wrestle + money from.

* sacarle faltas a todo = nitpick.

* sacarle las castañas del fuego a Alguien = pull + Posesivo + chestnuts out of the fire.

* sacarle partido a = make + an opportunity (out) of.

* sacarle un bocado a = take + a bite out of.

* sacar libro en préstamo = borrow + book.

* sacar los pies del plato = break out of + the box.

* sacar los pies del tiesto = break out of + the box.

* sacar más partido = get + more for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar mayor partido a = squeeze + more life out of.

* sacar mayor provecho = stretch + further.

* sacar mejor partido = get + more for + Posesivo + money.

* sacar + Nombre + de = extricate + Nombre + from.

* sacar partido = take + advantage (of), exploit + benefits.

* sacar partido a una oportunidad = capitalise on + opportunity.

* sacar perforando = drill out.

* sacar poco a poco = tease out.

* sacar por impresora = print + off-line, print out + off-line.

* sacar provecho a una oportunidad = capitalise on + opportunity.

* sacar provecho de = capitalise on/upon [capitalize, -USA], cash in on, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattails.

* sacar punta = sharpen.

* sacar rápidamente = whip out.

* sacarse los mocos = pick + Posesivo + nose.

* sacar tirando = haul out.

* sacar una conclusión = draw + conclusion.

* sacar una deducción = draw + inference.

* sacar una foto = take + a shot.

* sacar una fotografía = take + picture.

* sacar una impresión = gain + picture.

* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.

* sacar unas notazas = pass with + flying colours.

* sacar un diez = score + an A.

* sacar un ojo = gouge + eye out.

* sacar ventaja = gain + one-upmanship.

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sacar [A2 ]

vt

Sentido I

A (extraer)

1 ‹cartera/dinero/lápiz› to take out, get out; ‹pistola› to draw, get out; ‹espada› to draw sacar algo DE algo to take sth OUT OF sth

lo saqué del cajón I took o got it out of the drawer

sacar el pollo del horno take the chicken out of the oven, remove the chicken from the oven ( frml)

sacaron agua del pozo they drew water from the well

2 ‹muela› to pull out, take out; ‹riñón/cálculo› to remove

me sacaron sangre para hacer los análisis they took some blood to do the tests

saqué la astilla con unas pinzas I got the splinter out with a pair of tweezers

deja que te saque esa espinilla let me squeeze that pimple for you

me vas a sacar un ojo con ese paraguas you'll have o poke my eye out with that umbrella!

3 ‹diamantes/cobre› to extract, mine

sacamos petróleo de debajo del mar we get oil o ( frml) extract petroleum from under the sea

4 ‹conclusión› to draw

¿sacaste algo en limpio de todo eso? did you (manage to) make anything of all that?

primero tienes que sacar la raíz cuadrada first you have to find o extract the square root

B (de una situación) sacar a algn DE algo:

aquel dinero los sacó de la miseria that money released them from their life of poverty

¿quién lo va a sacar de su error? who's going to tell him he's wrong o put him right?

me sacó de una situación muy difícil she got me out of a really tight spot

pagaron la fianza y la sacaron de la cárcel they put up bail and got her out of prison

¿por qué lo sacaron del colegio? why did they take him out of o take him away from the school?

C (de una cuenta, un fondo) to take out, get out ( colloq)

tengo que sacar dinero del banco/de la otra cuenta I have to get o draw some money out of the bank/draw o take some money out of the other account

sólo puede sacar tres libros you can only take out o borrow three books

D ‹cuenta/suma/ecuación› to do, work out; ‹adivinanza› to work out

saca la cuenta y dime cuánto te debo work it out and tell me how much I owe you

E (poner, llevar fuera)

1 ‹maceta/mesa› to take out

saca las plantas al balcón put the plants out on the balcony, take the plants out onto the balcony

¿has sacado la basura? have you put o taken the garbage ( AmE) o ( BrE) rubbish out?

sácalo aquí al sol bring it out here into the sun

sacaron el sofá por la ventana they got the sofa out through the window

sacar algo DE algo to take o get sth OUT OF sth

no puedo sacar el coche del garaje I can't get the car out of the garage

2 ‹persona/perro›

los saqué a dar una vuelta en coche I took them out for a ride (in the car)

lo tuvimos que sacar por la ventana we had to get him out through the window

la sacaron en brazos they carried her out

saca el perro a pasear take the dog out for a walk

sacar a algn DE algo to get sb OUT OF sth

¡socorro! ¡sáquenme de aquí! help! get me out of here!

su marido no la saca nunca de casa her husband never takes her out

lo sacaron de allí a patadas they kicked him out of there

3

sacar a algn a bailar to ask sb to dance

4 ‹parte del cuerpo›

saca (el) pecho stick your chest out

me sacó la lengua he stuck o put his tongue out at me

no saques la cabeza por la ventanilla don't put your head out of the window

F (poner en juego) ‹carta› to play, put down; ‹pieza/ficha› to bring out

G ‹dobladillo› to let down ‹pantalón/falda› (alargar) to let down; (ensanchar) to let out

Sentido II

A ‹pasaporte/permiso› to get; ‹entrada› to get, buy

ya he sacado el pasaje or ( Esp) billete I've already bought the ticket o got my ticket

¿sacaste hora para la peluquería? did you make an appointment at the hairdresser's?

he sacado número para la consulta de mañana I've made an appointment with the doctor tomorrow

sacar una reserva to make a reservation, to book

¡qué tipo más buen mozo! ¿de dónde lo habrá sacado? wow, he's good-looking! where do you think she got hold of o found him? ( colloq)

B

1 sacar algo DE algo ‹idea/información› to get sth FROM sth

saqué los datos del informe oficial I got o took the information from the official report

2 sacarle algo A algn ‹dinero/información› to get sth OUT OF sb

no le pude sacar ni un peso para la colecta I couldn't get a penny out of him for the collection

le sacaron el nombre de su cómplice they got the name of his accomplice out of him, they extracted the name of his accomplice from him

a ver si le sacas quién se lo dijo see if you can find out who told her, try and get out of her who it was who told her

C

1 ‹calificación/nota› to get

saqué un cinco en química I got five out of ten in chemistry

2 ‹votos/puntos› to get

el partido sacó tres escaños the party got o won three seats

3 (en juegos de azar) ‹premio› to get, win

cuando saque la lotería when I win the lottery

tiró los dados y sacó un seis she threw the dice and got a six

saqué la pajita más corta I drew the short straw

4 ( Esp) ‹examen/asignatura› to pass

no creo que saque la física en junio I don't think I'll pass o get through physics in June

D ‹brillo› to bring out

frotar para sacarle brillo rub to bring out the shine o to make it shine

esa caminata le sacó los colores that walk brought the color to her cheeks

punta² (↑ punta (2))

E ‹beneficio› to get

no vas a sacar nada hablándole así you won't get anywhere talking to him like that

¿qué sacas con amargarle la vida? what do you gain by making his life a misery?

le sacó mucho partido a la situación he took full advantage of the situation

con este trabajito saco (lo suficiente) para mis vicios I earn a little pocket money with this job

saqué unas £200 en limpio I made a clear £200

le sacó diez segundos (de ventaja) a Martínez he took a ten-second lead over Martínez

el hijo ya le saca 10 centímetros ( fam); his son is already 10 centimeters taller than he is

sacar algo DE algo:

no ha sacado ningún provecho del cursillo she hasn't got anything out of o ( frml) hasn't derived any benefit from the course

tienes que aprender a sacar partido de estas situaciones you have to learn to take advantage of these situations

no sacaron mucho dinero de la venta they didn't make much money on o out of o from the sale

F sacar algo DE algo ‹porciones/unidades› to get sth OUT OF sth

de esa masa puedes sacar dos pasteles there's enough pastry there to make o for two pies, you can get two pies out of that amount of pastry

G

(heredar): ha sacado los ojos verdes de la madre he's got his mother's green eyes, he gets his green eyes from his mother

Sentido III

A

1 ‹libro› to publish, bring out; ‹película/disco› to bring out, release; ‹modelo/producto› to bring out

han vuelto a sacar la moda de la minifalda the miniskirt is back in fashion

sacaron el reportaje en primera plana the report was published o printed o the report appeared on the front page

2 ‹tema› to bring up

3 ( Esp) ‹defecto/falta› (+ me/te/le etc) to find

a todo le tiene que sacar faltas he always has to find fault with everything

4 ( Esp) ‹apodo› to give

B

sacar adelante: gracias a su empeño sacaron adelante el proyecto thanks to her determination they managed to get the project off the ground/keep the project going

luché tanto para sacar adelante a mis hijos I fought so hard to give my children a good start in life

tengo que sacar adelante la misión que me fue encomendada I have to carry out the mission that has been entrusted to me

C

1 ‹foto› to take

2 ‹copia› to make, take

3 ‹apuntes› to make, take

D ( Dep) ‹tiro libre/falta› to take

Sentido IV (quitar)

A ( esp AmL)

1 ‹botas/gorro/tapa› sacarle algo A algn/algo to take sth OFF sb/sth

¿me sacas las botas? can you pull o take my boots off?

tengo que sacarles el polvo a los muebles I have to dust the furniture

2

(apartar): saca esto de aquí que estorba take this away, it's in the way

saquen los libros de la mesa take the books off the table

mejor sacarlo de en medio ahora we'd better get it out of the way now

3 ‹programa› to switch off; ‹disco› to take off

B

( RPl) ‹pertenencia› sacarle algo a algn to take sth from sb

no se lo saques, que es suyo don't take it (away) from him, it's his

¿cuánto te sacan en impuestos? how much do they take off in taxes?, how much do you get deducted o ( AmE) withheld in taxes?

no me saques la silla don't take o ( BrE colloq) pinch my seat

C ( esp AmL) (hacer desaparecer) ‹mancha› to remove, get … out; ‹dolor› to get rid of

es una idea descabellada, a ver si se la podemos sacar de la cabeza it's a crazy idea, we should try to talk him out of it

me sacas un peso de encima you've taken a great weight off my mind

tenemos que sacarle esa costumbre we have to break him of that habit

■ sacar

vi

1 (en tenis, vóleibol) to serve

2 (en fútbol) to kick off

sacó de puerta/de esquina he took the goal kick/corner

saca de banda he takes the throw-in

■ sacarse

v pron

( refl)

A

(extraer): ten cuidado, te vas a sacar un ojo be careful or you'll poke o take your eye out

me tengo que sacar una muela ( caus) I have to have a tooth out

sacarse algo DE algo to take sth OUT OF sth

sácate las manos de los bolsillos take your hands out of your pockets

sácate el dedo de la nariz don't pick your nose

B ( esp AmL)

1 ‹ropa/zapatos› to take off

se sacó el reloj she took off her watch

2

(apartar, hacer desaparecer): sácate el pelo de la cara get o take your hair out of your eyes

sacarse el maquillaje to remove o take off one's makeup

no me puedo sacar el dolor con nada no matter what I do I can't seem to get rid of the pain

no pudimos sacárnoslo de encima we just couldn't get rid of him

C (Chi, Méx) ‹calificación/nota› to get

me saqué un 6 en español I got 6 out of 10 in Spanish

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sacar ( conjugate sacar) verbo transitivo
1 ( extraer)
a) ‹billetera/lápiz› to take out, get out;

‹pistola/espada› to draw;
sacar algo DE algo to take o get sth out of sth;
◊ lo saqué del cajón I took o got it out of the drawer

b) ‹ muela› to pull out, take out;

‹riñón/cálculo› to remove;
◊ me sacaron sangre they took some blood

c) ‹diamantes/cobre/petróleo› to extract

d) ‹carta/ficha› to draw

2 (poner, llevar fuera)
a) ‹maceta/mesa/basura› to take out;

◊ sácalo aquí al sol bring it out here into the sun;

tuvimos que sacarlo por la ventana we had to get it out through the window;
sacar el perro a pasear to take the dog out for a walk;
sacar el coche del garaje to get the car out of the garage
b) ( invitar):

◊ el marido no la saca nunca her husband never takes her out;

sacar a algn a bailar to ask sb to dance
c) ‹ parte del cuerpo› to put out;

◊ me sacó la lengua he stuck o put his tongue out at me

3 ( retirar) to take out;
◊ sacar dinero del banco to take out o withdraw money from the bank

4 ( de una situación difícil) sacar a algn DE algo ‹de apuro/atolladero› to get sb out of sth
5 (Esp) ‹ dobladillo› to let down;
‹pantalón/falda› ( alargar) to let down;
( ensanchar) to let out
( obtener)
1 ‹pasaporte/permiso› to get;
‹entrada/billete› to get, buy
2
a) ‹votos/puntos/calificación› to get

b) ‹ premio› to get, win

c) ‹ conclusión› to draw

d) ‹suma/cuenta› to do, work out

3 ‹ beneficio› to get;
‹ ganancia› to make;
◊ ¿qué sacas con eso? what do you gain by doing that?;

no sacó ningún provecho del curso she didn't get anything out of the course
4 sacar algo DE algo ‹idea/información› to get sth from sth;
‹porciones/unidades› to get sth out of sth;
sacarle algo A algn ‹dinero/información› to get sth out of sb
5 ‹ brillo› to bring out;
◊ sacarle brillo a algo to polish sth to a shine

1
a) ‹ libro› to publish, bring out;

‹ disco› to bring out, release;
‹modelo/producto› to bring out
b) ‹ tema› to bring up

c) ‹ foto› to take;

‹ copia› to make, take;
‹ apuntes› to make, take;
◊ sacarle una foto a algn to take a photo of sb

d) (Esp) ‹defecto/falta› (+ me/te/le etc) to find;

◊ a todo le tiene que sacar faltas he always has to find fault with everything

2
◊ sacar adelante ‹ proyecto› ( poner en marcha) to get sth off the ground;

( salvar de la crisis) to keep sth going;
◊ luché tanto para sacar adelante a mis hijos I fought so hard to give my children a good start in life

3 (Dep) ‹tiro libre/falta› to take
( quitar) (esp AmL)
a) sacarle algo A algn ‹botas/gorro› to take sth off sb

b) sacarle algo a algo ‹tapa/cubierta› to take sth off sth

c) ( retirar):

◊ saca esto de aquí take this away;

saquen los libros de la mesa take the books off the table
d) ( hacer desaparecer) ‹ mancha› to remove, get … out

verbo intransitivo (Dep) (en tenis, vóleibol) to serve;
( en fútbol) to kick off
sacarse verbo pronominal ( refl)
1 ( extraer) ‹astilla/púa› to take … out;
‹ ojo› to poke … out;
◊ me tengo que sacar una muela ( caus) I have to have a tooth out;

sacarse algo DE algo to take sth out of sth;
sácate las manos de los bolsillos take your hands out of your pockets
2 (AmL) ( quitarse) ‹ropa/zapatos› to take off;
‹ maquillaje› to remove, take off
3
a) ( caus) ‹ foto›:

◊ tengo que sacarme una foto I have to have my photo taken

b) (AmL) ‹calificación/nota› to get

sacar
I verbo transitivo
1 (de un sitio) to take out
sacar la cabeza por la ventana, to stick one's head out of the window
sacar dinero del banco, to withdraw money from the bank
2 (un beneficio, etc) to get
3 (extraer una cosa de otra) to extract, get: de la uva se saca vino, you get wine from grapes
4 (una solución) to work out
sacar conclusiones, to draw conclusions
5 (descubrir, resolver) no consigo sacar esta ecuación, I can't resolve this equation
6 (un documento) to get
7 (una entrada, un billete) to buy, get
8 (de una mala situación) sacar a alguien de algo, to get sb out of sthg
sacar de la pobreza, to save from poverty
9 (manifestar, dar a conocer) de repente, sacó su malhumor, he got into a strop all of a sudden
10 (una novedad) han sacado un nuevo modelo de televisor, they've brought out a new television model again
11 (poner en circulación) to bring out, release
12 familiar (producir) esa máquina saca más de 2.500 piezas a la hora, this machine can produce more than 2,500 parts an hour
(una fotografía, una copia) to take
13 familiar (aparecer alguien o algo en un medio de comunicación) lo sacaron por la tele, it was on television
14 familiar (superar a alguien en algo) ha crecido mucho, ya le saca la cabeza a su padre, he's grown a lot o he's already taller than his father
15 (un jugador una carta o una ficha) to draw
16 (una mancha) to get out
17 Cost (de largo) to let down
(de ancho) to let out
II vi Dep (en tenis) to serve
(en fútbol, baloncesto, etc) to kick off
♦ Locuciones: sacar a alguien a bailar, to ask sb to dance
sacar a relucir, to point out
sacar adelante, to keep going
sacar en claro o limpio, to make sense of
sacar la lengua, to stick one's tongue out
sacar pecho, to thrust one's chest out
' sacar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
achicar
- basura
- bota
- brillo
- cara
- casilla
- chupar
- clara
- claro
- colación
- concurso
- contrarreloj
- descargar
- desorbitar
- destripar
- espaldarazo
- estárter
- exigible
- flote
- fuego
- invertir
- jugo
- liberar
- listada
- listado
- moldear
- noria
- pegote
- penetrar
- provecho
- punta
- quicio
- relucir
- sacacorchos
- sangrar
- subastar
- tajada
- trapo
- varar
- ajustar
- apunte
- billete
- carné
- cuenta
- desengañar
- esquina
- limpio
- luz
- músculo
- nota
English:
assign
- back
- bail out
- bash out
- benefit
- book
- bring out
- capital
- capitalize
- carry
- carry through
- centre
- cheese
- dig out
- dig up
- dislodge
- draw
- draw out
- dredge up
- exercise
- extricate
- find
- float
- from
- get out
- get round to
- gouge out
- jam
- job
- jump
- out
- photograph
- poke out
- polish
- polish up
- produce
- profit
- pull
- pull out
- pump out
- put out
- reel in
- release
- responsible
- run off
- scoop
- scoop out
- score
- serve
- sharpen

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sacar

♦ vt

1. [poner fuera, hacer salir, extraer] to take out;
[pistola, navaja, espada] to draw; [naipe, ficha] to play; [carbón, oro, petróleo] to extract;
sacar agua de un pozo to draw water from a well;

sacó la lengua she stuck her tongue out;

¡saca las manos de los bolsillos! take your hands out of your pockets!;

sacó la mano/la cabeza por la ventanilla he stuck his hand/head out of the window;

habrá que sacar los zapatos a la terraza we'll have to put our shoes out on the balcony;

¿de qué carpeta has sacado estos papeles? which folder did you take these papers out of?;

¿cómo lo vamos a sacar de ahí? how are we going to get him out of there?;

me sacaron de allí/a la calle por la fuerza they threw me out of there/into the street by force;

sacar a alguien a bailar to ask sb to dance;

sacar a pasear al perro to walk the dog, to take the dog for a walk;

nos sacaron algo de comer they gave us something to eat;

Comp
Ven Fam
sacar la piedra a alguien to make sb mad

2. [quitar] to remove (de from); [manchas] to get out, to remove (de from); [espinas] to get o pull out (de from);
el dentista me sacó una muela I had a tooth out at the dentist's;

sacarle sangre a alguien to draw blood from sb;
RP
¿quién me sacó el diccionario? who's taken my dictionary?

3. [obtener] [carné, certificado, buenas notas] to get;
[entradas, billetes, pasajes] to get, to buy; [datos, información] to get, to obtain; [premio] to win;
¿qué sacaste en el examen de inglés? what did you get for o in your English exam?;

saqué un ocho I got eight out of ten;

sacar beneficios (a o [m5] de un negocio) to make a profit (from a business);

sacar dinero del banco to get o take some money out of the bank;

¿de dónde has sacado esa idea? where did you get that idea (from)?;

lo que sigue está sacado de la Constitución the following is an extract from the Constitution;

la sidra se saca de las manzanas cider is made from apples;

de esta pizza no sacas más de seis raciones you won't get more than six portions from this pizza;

¿y qué sacamos con reñirle? what do we gain by telling him off?, what's the point in telling him off?;

¿y yo qué saco? what's in it for me?

4. [librar, salvar]
sacar a alguien de algo to get sb out of sth;

gracias por sacarme del apuro thanks for getting me out of trouble;

5.000 pesos no nos van a sacar de pobres 5.000 pesos isn't exactly enough for us never to have to work again

5. [realizar] [foto] to take;
[fotocopia] to make; RP [apuntes, notas] to take;
siempre me sacan fatal en las fotos I always look terrible in photos;

juntaos, que no os saco a todos move closer together, I can't fit you all in the photo like that

6. [sonsacar]
sacar algo a alguien to get sth out of sb;

no me sacarán nada they won't get anything out of me

7. [nuevo producto, modelo, libro] to bring out;
[disco] to release;
ha sacado un nuevo disco/una nueva novela he has a new record/novel out

8. [manifestar]
sacar (a relucir) algo to bring sth up;

yo no fui el que sacó el tema it wasn't me who brought the matter up in the first place;

sacó su mal humor a relucir he let his bad temper show

9. [resolver, encontrar] to do, to work out;
[crucigrama] to do, to solve;
sacar la cuenta/la solución to work out the total/the answer;

sacar la respuesta correcta to get the right answer;

siempre está sacando defectos a la gente she's always finding fault with people

10. [deducir] to gather, to understand;

sacar una conclusión to come to a conclusion;

sacar algo en consecuencia de algo to conclude o deduce sth from sth;

lo leí tres veces, pero no saqué nada en claro o [m5] limpio I read it three times, but I couldn't make much sense of it

11. [aventajar en]
sacó tres minutos a su rival he was three minutes ahead of his rival;

mi hijo ya me saca la cabeza my son's already a head taller than me

12. [en medios de comunicación] to show;

sacaron imágenes en el telediario they showed pictures on the news;

sacaron imágenes en el periódico they printed pictures in the newspaper;

la sacaron en o [m5] por televisión she was on television

13. Esp [prenda] [de ancho] to let out;
[de largo] to let down
14. Am [camisa, zapatos] to take off;

sácale la ropa al niño get the child undressed

15. [en deportes] [en tenis, voleibol] to serve;

sacar un córner/una falta to take a corner/free kick

16.
sacar adelante [hijos] to provide for;
[negocio, proyecto] to make a go of;
sacó sus estudios adelante she successfully completed her studies;

no sé cómo vamos a sacar adelante la empresa I don't know how we're going to keep the company going;

saca adelante a su familia con un mísero salario he supports his family on a miserable salary

♦ vi
[en fútbol, baloncesto, hockey] to put the ball into play; [en tenis, voleibol] to serve;
sacar de banda/de esquina/de puerta to take a throw-in/corner/goal kick

♦ See also the pronominal verb sacarse

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sacar

v/t

1 take out;

sacar de paseo take for a walk;

sacar a alguien a bailar ask s.o. to dance

2 mancha take out, remove

3 disco, libro bring out

4 fotocopias make;

le sacó bien PINT, FOT that’s a good picture of you

5 ( conseguir) get;

sacar información get information;

¿de dónde has sacado el dinero? where did you get the money from?;

sacar un buen sueldo make good money

6

:

sacar a alguien de sí drive s.o. mad;

sacar algo en claro ( entender) make sense of sth;

me saca dos años he is two years older than me

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sacar {72} vt

1) : to pull out, to take out

saca el pollo del congelador: take the chicken out of the freezer

2) : to get, to obtain

saqué un 100 en el examen: I got 100 on the exam

3) : to get out, to extract

le saqué la información: I got the information from him

4) : to stick out

sacar la lengua: to stick out one's tongue

5) : to bring out, to introduce

sacar un libro: to publish a book

sacaron una moda nueva: they introduced a new style

6) : to take (photos)

7) : to make (copies)

sacar vi

1) : to kick off (in soccer or football)

2) : to serve (in sports)

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sacar vb

1. (extraer) to take out [pt. took; pp. taken]

fui al dentista para que me sacara una muela I went to the dentist to have a tooth out

sacó el dinero de la cartera he took the money out of his wallet

saca el perro a pasear take the dog out for a walk

2. (conseguir) to get

he sacado buenas notas en los exámenes I got good marks in the exams

3. (arrancar) to get out

le he sacado la información I got the information out of him

4. (adquirir) to buy [pt. & pp. bought] / to get

he sacado las entradas para el concierto I've bought the tickets for the concert

5. (poner en circulación) to bring out [pt. & pp. brought]

Mónica Limón ha sacado un nuevo disco Mónica Limón has brought out a new record

6. (hacer una foto) to take [pt. took; pp. taken]

sácame una foto take a photo of me

7. (parte del cuerpo) to stick out [pt. & pp. stuck]

no me saques la lengua don't stick your tongue out at me

8. (producir) to make

el vino se saca de la uva wine is made from grapes

9. (invitar) to ask

no me sacó nadie a bailar no one asked me to dance

10. (en tenis) to serve

11. (en fútbol para empezar) to kick off

12. (aventajar) to get ahead of

Induráin sacó cinco minutos de ventaja a Zulle Induráin took a five minute lead over Zulle

mi hermano me saca tres centímetros my brother is three centimetres taller than me

sacar brillo to polish

sacar punta to sharpen

Spanish-English dictionary > sacar
9 tomar

v.

1 to take.

Ella toma la rama She takes the branch.

Ella toma esa responsabilidad She takes that responsibility.

2 to have (comida, bebida).

¿qué quieres tomar? what would you like (to drink)?; (beber) what would you like (to eat)? (comer) (peninsular Spanish)

3 to catch (trasporte) (autobús, tren).

4 to adopt (adquirir) (actitud, costumbre).

tomarle manía/cariño a algo/alguien to take a dislike/a liking to something/somebody

5 to take down (apuntar) (datos, información).

6 to go, to head.

7 to drink. ( Latin American Spanish)

Ella toma limonada She drinks lemonade.

Ellos tomaron anoche They had some drinks last night.

8 to require.

Me toma mucho tiempo I require a lot of time.

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tomar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to take

■ tomó una carta he took a card

■ ese fragmento está tomado de Cervantes this passage is taken from Cervantes

■ lo tomó en broma she took it as a joke

■ tomamos un taxi we took a taxi

■ tomamos aquella calle we took that road

2 (baño, ducha) to have, take; (foto) to take

3 (comer, beber) to have; (beber) to drink; (comer) to eat

■ tómate la leche drink your milk

■ ¿qué tomarás? what would you like?

4 (el autobús, el tren) to catch

5 (aceptar) to accept, take

6 (comprar) to buy, get, have

■ tomaré manzanas I'll get some apples

7 (contratar) to take on, hire

■ tomaremos una criada we'll take on a servant

8 (alquilar) to take, rent

9 (adquirir) to acquire, get into

■ tomar una costumbre to acquire a habit

10 MILITAR to capture, take

► verbo intransitivo

1 (encaminarse) to go, turn

■ tomaron hacia la izquierda y se perdieron they turned left and got lost

► verbo pronominal tomarse

1 (gen) to take

■ me tomé una aspirina I took an aspirin

2 (beber) to drink; (comer) to eat

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FRASEOLOGÍA

lo toma o lo deja take it or leave it

no te lo tomes así don't take it like that

toma (aquí tienes) here you are, here

¡toma! familiar (sorpresa) fancy that! 2 (enfado) it serves you right!

¡toma castaña! familiar take that!

toma y daca figurado give and take

tomar a alguien de la mano to hold somebody's hand

tomar a pecho to take to heart

tomar afecto / tomar cariño to become fond of

tomar algo a mal to take something badly

tomar aliento to catch one's breath

tomar decisiones to make decisions

tomar el fresco to get some fresh air

tomar el pelo a alguien figurado to pull somebody's leg

tomar el sol to sunbathe

tomar en cuenta to take into account

tomar en serio to take seriously

tomar forma to take shape

tomar frío to catch a cold

tomar la costumbre to get into the habit

tomar la palabra to speak

tomar las aguas to take the waters

tomar las de Villadiego figurado to beat it

tomar nota to take note

tomar partido por to take sides with

tomar por (considerar) to take for

■ me tomó por mi hermana he took me for my sister

■ me tomó por tonto she took me for a fool

tomar tierra to land

tomarla con alguien familiar to have it in for somebody

tomarse la molestia de to take the trouble to

tomarse las cosas con calma to take it easy

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verb

1) to take

2) drink, have

3) capture, seize

•

- tomar por
- tomarse
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Para las expresiones tomar las aguas, tomar las armas, tomar la delantera, tomar impulso, tomar tierra, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=coger) to take

si no tienes bolígrafo toma este — take this pen if you haven't got one

la tomó de la mano — he took her by the hand

lo toma o lo deja — take it or leave it

¡toma! — here (you are)!

• vayan tomando [asiento] — please sit down, please be seated frm

• tomar la [pluma] — to pick {o} take up one's pen

- tomar las de Villadiego

2) (=ingerir, consumir) [+ comida] to eat, have; [+ bebida] to drink, have; [+ medicina] to take

si tienes hambre podemos tomar algo — if you're hungry we can get something to eat

tomas demasiado café — you drink too much coffee

tomamos unas cervezas — we had a few beers

¿qué quieres tomar? — what would you like?, what will you have?

tome una cucharada de jarabe cada ocho horas — take a spoonful of syrup every eight hours

• tomar el [pecho] — to feed at the breast, breastfeed

3) (=viajar en) [+ tren, avión, taxi] to take

vamos a tomar el autobús — let's take {o} get the bus

cada día toma el tren de las nueve — he catches {o} takes the nine o'clock train every day

4) (Cine, Fot, TV) to take

tomar una foto de algn — to take a photo of sb, take sb's photo

5) (=apuntar) [+ notas, apuntes] to take; [+ discurso] to take down

nunca toma apuntes en clase — he never takes notes in class

tomo nota de todo lo que me has dicho — I have taken note of everything you have told me

• nos tomaron [declaración] en comisaría — they took (down) our statements {o} they took statements from us at the police station

• tomar [por escrito] — to write down

6) (=medir) [+ temperatura, pulso] to take

tengo que ir a que me tomen la tensión — I have to go and have my blood pressure taken

ven, que te tomo las medidas — let me take your measurements

7) (=adoptar) [+ decisión, precauciones] to take

tomaremos medidas para que no vuelva a suceder — we will take steps to ensure that it does not happen again

8) (=adquirir)

la situación está tomando mal cariz — the situation is beginning to look ugly

• el proyecto ya está tomando [forma] — the project is taking shape
color 2), conciencia 3)
9) (=empezar a sentir)

le han tomado mucho cariño — they have become very fond of him

les tomé asco a los caracoles — I took a dislike to snails

- tomarla o tenerla tomada con algn

la jefa la ha tomado {o} la tiene tomada conmigo — the boss has (got) it in for me

10) (=disfrutar de) [+ baño, ducha] to have, take

• tomar el [aire] {o} el [fresco] — to get some fresh air

• tomar el [sol] — to sunbathe

11) (Mil) (=capturar) to take, capture; (=ocupar) to occupy

la policía tomó la fábrica — the police occupied the factory

12) (=contratar) [+ empleado] to take on, engage

13) (=ocupar) to take

traducirlo me ha tomado tres horas — it took me three hours to translate it

14) (=entender, interpretar) to take

tomó muy a mal que la suspendieran — she took it very badly when she failed

lo tomó como una ofensa — he took offence at it, he was offended by it

• lo han tomado a [broma] — they haven't taken it seriously, they are treating it as a joke

• no lo tomes en [serio] — don't take it seriously

15) tomar a algn por (=confundir)

tomar a algn por policía — to take sb for a policeman, think that sb is a policeman

tomar a algn por loco — to think sb mad

¿por quién me toma? — what do you take me for?, who do you think I am?

16) [sexualmente] to have

17) And (=molestar) to upset, annoy

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) (Bot) [planta] to take (root); [injerto] to take

2) LAm (=ir)

tomar a la derecha — to turn right

3) LAm (=beber) to drink

estaba tomando en varios bares — he was drinking in a number of bars

4) [exclamaciones]

¡toma! * —

¡toma! menuda suerte has tenido... — well, of all the luck!, can you believe it? what luck!

¡toma! pues yo también lo sé hacer — hey! I know how to do that too

¡toma ya! —

¡toma ya, vaya tío tan bueno! — wow, what an amazing guy! *

¡toma ya, vaya golazo! — look at that, what a fantastic goal!

5) esp LAm
*
• tomó [y] se fue — off he went, he upped and went

tomó y lo rompió — he went and broke it

3.

See:

tomarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) (asir, agarrar) to take

toma lo que te debo — here's what I owe you

¿lo puedo tomar prestado? — can I borrow it?

la tomé de la mano — I took her by the hand

tomar las armas — to take up arms

tomar algo DE algo — to take something from something

2)

a) (Mil) <pueblo/ciudad> to take, capture; < tierras> to seize

b) <universidad/fábrica> to occupy

3) ( hacerse cargo de)

tomó el asunto en sus manos — she took charge of the matter

tomó la responsabilidad del negocio — he took over the running of the business

tomó a su cuidado a las niñas — she took the girls into her care

4)

a) ( beber) to drink

tomó un sorbito — she took a sip

el niño toma (el) pecho — the baby's being breast-fed

b) (servirse, consumir) to have

ven a tomar una copa — come and have a drink

¿vamos a tomar algo? — shall we go for a drink?

c) <medicamento/vitaminas> to take

5) <tren/taxi/ascensor> to take; <calle/atajo> to take

6)

a) (medir, registrar) to take

tomarle la temperatura/la tensión a alguien — to take somebody's temperature/blood pressure

b) <notas/apuntes> to take

tomar algo por escrito — to write something down

tomarle declaraciones a alguien — to take a statement from somebody

la maestra me tomó la lección — the teacher made me recite the lesson

c) < foto> to take

7) ( adoptar) <medidas/actitud> to take, adopt; < precauciones> to take; < decisión> to make, take

tomó la determinación de no volver a verlo — she decided not to see him again

8)

a)

tomar a alguien por esposo/esposa — (frml) to take somebody as o to be one's husband/wife

b) (esp AmL) ( contratar) to take on

lo tomaron a prueba — they took him on for a trial period

c) profesor <alumnos/clases> to take on

d) colegio < niño> to take

9) ( confundir)

tomar algo/a alguien POR algo/alguien — to take something/somebody for something/somebody

¿por quién me has tomado? — who o what do you take me for?

te van a tomar por tonto — they'll take you for a fool, they'll think you're stupid

me tomó por mi hermana — he mistook me for my sister

10) ( reaccionar frente a) <noticia/comentario> to take

tómalo como de quien viene — take it with a grain (AmE) o (BrE) pinch of salt

lo tomó a mal/a broma — he took it the wrong way/as a joke

11) < tiempo> to take

eso toma demasiado tiempo — that takes up too much time

12) ( en costura) to take in

Sentido II

13) ( adquirir)

a) < forma> to take; < aspecto> to take on

el pollo está empezando a tomar color — the chicken's beginning to brown

dado el cariz que están tomando las cosas... — the way things are going...

b) <velocidad/altura> to gain

c) < costumbre> to get into

14) ( cobrar) <cariño/asco>

tomarle algo A algo/alguien: le he tomado cariño a esta casa/a la niña I've become quite attached to this house/quite fond of the girl; les ha tomado asco a los mejillones he's gone right off mussels (colloq); justo ahora que le estoy tomando el gusto just when I was getting to like it; tomarla con alguien/algo — (fam) to take against somebody/something

Sentido III

15)

a) ( exponerse a)

tomar el aire or el fresco — to get some (fresh) air

tomar (el) sol — to sunbathe

vas a tomar frío — (RPl) you'll get o catch cold

b) <baño/ducha> to take, have

16) ( recibir) < clases> to take; < curso> to take, do (BrE)
2.
tomar vi

1) ( asir)

toma, léelo tú misma — here, read it yourself

toma, aquí tienes tus tijeras — here are your scissors

tome, yo no lo necesito — take it, I don't need it

2) (esp AmL) ( beber alcohol) to drink

3) (AmL) (ir) to go

tomaron para el norte/por allí — they went north/that way

tomar a la derecha — to turn o go right

4) injerto to take
3.
tomarse v pron

1) <vacaciones/tiempo> to take

se tomó el día libre — he took the day off

tómate todo el tiempo que quieras — take as long as you like

2) <molestia/libertad> to take

tomarse la molestia/libertad de + inf — to take the trouble to + inf/the liberty of + ger

ya me tomaré la revancha — I'll get even one of these days

3) (enf)

a) <café/vino> to drink

se toma todo lo que gana — (AmL) he spends everything he earns on drink

b) <medicamento/vitaminas> to take

c) <desayuno/merienda/sopa> to eat, have; <helado/yogur> to have

4) <autobús/tren/taxi> to take

5) (Med)

a) (refl) to take

se tomó la temperatura — she took her temperature

b) (caus)

tomarse la presión or la tensión — to have one's blood pressure taken

6) (caus) (esp AmL) < foto> to have... taken

7) (enf) ( reaccionar frente a) <comentario/noticia> to take

no te lo tomes a mal — don't take it the wrong way

8) (Chi) <universidad/fábrica> to occupy

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= capture, take, take (in/into), usurp, pull from, pull off, spring for, swig.

Ex. In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.

Ex. If we take Cindi, Albert will almost surely grieve.

Ex. For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.

Ex. Peter Jackaman fears 'that public libraries have failed to grasp the opportunity which this development offered, and as result their potential role has, in many cases, been usurped by other agencies'.

Ex. The data is pulled directly from all the bibliographic data bases on DIALOG that have a JN field.

Ex. One of its main advantages is the potential to pull off descriptive entries onto disc to create annotated booklists.

Ex. If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.

Ex. One day she indulged in her habit of swigging too much gin before going to feed the porker and after opening its pen she slumped in a heap.

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* de armas tomar = redoubtable.

* desventaja del primero en tomar la iniciativa = first-mover disadvantage.

* disfrutar tomando el sol = bask.

* estar tomando + Fármaco = be on + Fármaco.

* irse a tomar por culo = naff off.

* llevar a tomar una decisión = lead (up) to + decision.

* lo tomas o lo dejas = take it or leave it.

* necesitar tomar cierto tipo de decisiones = require + judgement, require + judgement, require + an exercise of + judgement.

* no ser para tomárselo a risa = be no laughing matter.

* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].

* no tomárselo bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.

* para tomar medidas = for action.

* persona que toma la última decisión = decider.

* primero en tomar la iniciativa = first mover.

* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back, laid-back.

* que toma parte en = involved in.

* responsable de tomar decisiones = decision maker [decision-maker].

* reunión para tomar café = coffee party.

* salir a tomar una copa = go out for + a drink.

* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.

* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.

* tomar a Alguien bajo + Posesivo + tutela = take + Nombre + under + Posesivo + wings.

* tomar a la ligera = take + lightly.

* tomar aliento = draw + a breath.

* tomar armas = take up + arms.

* tomar a saco = take + Nombre + by storm.

* tomar asiento = take + a seat (on).

* tomar a sorbos = sip.

* tomar atajos = take + shortcuts.

* tomar cariño a = grow + fond of.

* tomar carta en = get + stuck into.

* tomar como ejemplo = take.

* tomar como modelo = pattern.

* tomar como punto de partida = build on/upon.

* tomar como responsabilidad propia = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.

* tomar conciencia = sensitise [sensitize, -USA], enhance + awareness.

* tomar copas = tipple.

* tomar decisión = make + choices.

* tomar decisiones = exercise + judgement.

* tomar decisiones con conocimiento de causa = make + informed decisions.

* tomar decisiones fundadas = make + informed decisions.

* tomar decisiones por Alguien = take + decisions in + Posesivo + name.

* tomar ejemplo de = take + a lead from.

* tomar el control = take + the helm.

* tomar el control de = take + control of.

* tomar el mando = take + the helm.

* tomar el pelo = tease, twit, taunt.

* tomar el poder = take + power.

* tomar el pulso a Algo = take + the pulse.

* tomar el relevo = hand over + the torch, pass (on) + the torch, pass (on) + the baton, take it from here.

* tomar el relevo (de) = take over + the leadership (from).

* tomar el relevo en el mando = take over + the helm.

* tomar el relevo en el timón = take over + the helm.

* tomar el sol = sunbathe, sun + Reflexivo, soak up + rays.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomar el tiempo = time.

* tomar el timón = take + the helm.

* tomar en consideración = allow for, take into + consideration.

* tomar en sentido literal = take + Nombre + at face value, accept + Nombre + at face value.

* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.

* tomarla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.

* tomar la decisión más acertada dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.

* tomar la delantera = take + a lead, take + an early lead.

* tomar la iniciativa = seize + the initiative, take + initiative, take + a lead, step up.

* tomar la iniciativa en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* tomar la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.

* tomar la palabra sin dejar hablar a los demás = hog + the floor.

* tomar la responsabilidad = take + responsibility.

* tomar las decisiones = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.

* tomar las riendas = take (over) + the reins.

* tomar las riendas del poder = take + the reins of power.

* tomarle afición a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* tomarle el pelo a = make + fun of.

* tomarle la palabra a Alguien = take + Nombre + at + Posesivo + word.

* tomar medicamentos = take + drugs.

* tomar medida = take + action step.

* tomar medidas = follow + steps, take + precaution, take + steps, take + measures, produce + contingency plan, make + contingency plan, apply + measures, undertake + action.

* tomar medidas (contra) = take + action (against).

* tomar medidas correctivas = pose + corrective action, take + corrective action, take + remedial action.

* tomar medidas demasiado drásticas = throw + the baby out with the bath water, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.

* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.

* tomar medidas drásticas contra = clamp down on.

* tomar medidas enérgicas contra = crack down on.

* tomar medidas preventivas = take + preventive measures.

* tomar nota = make + a note, take + note.

* tomar nota de = note.

* tomar otra decisión = decision to the contrary.

* tomar otra dirección = branch off + on a side trail.

* tomar parte = involve, take + part, become + involved.

* tomar parte activa = become + involved, get + active.

* tomar parte en = join in.

* tomar parte en el asunto = enter + the fray.

* tomar parte en en el asunto = be part of the picture.

* tomar partido = take + sides.

* tomar partido por = side with.

* tomar partido por Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* tomar por asalto = take + Nombre + by storm, take + Nombre + by storm.

* tomar por defecto = default to.

* tomar por omisión = default to.

* tomar por sorpresa = storm.

* tomar por término medio = average.

* tomar posesión de un cargo = swear in, take + office.

* tomar precaución = take + precaution, take + caution.

* tomar represalias contra = retaliate against, clamp down on.

* tomar represalias contra Alguien = hold + it against.

* tomarse Algo a la ligera = take + Nombre + lightly.

* tomarse Algo a pecho = take to + heart.

* tomarse Algo con calma = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse Algo con humor = take + Nombre + in good humour.

* tomarse Algo de buen grado = take + Nombre + in good humour.

* tomarse Algo en serio = take to + heart.

* tomarse Algo tranquilo = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse el tiempo que Uno necesita = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse en serio = take + seriously, get + serious.

* tomarse excedencia en el trabajo = take + leave from + employment.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de asuntos propios = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de permiso en el trabajo = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de vacaciones = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse interés por = take + an interest in.

* tomarse la libertad de = take + the liberty of.

* tomarse la molestia = take + the trouble to.

* tomarse la molestia de = take + the time and effort, take + the time to + Infinitivo.

* tomarse la pastilla diaria de la malaleche = take + Posesivo + daily mean pill.

* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.

* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* tomarse la venganza = wreak + vengeance upon.

* tomarse libertades = take + liberties.

* tomárselo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.

* tomárselo con calma = hang + loose, take it + easy, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* tomárselo tranquilo = hang + loose, take it + easy.

* tomarse + Tiempo + de excedencia = take + Tiempo + off from work, take + Tiempo + off.

* tomarse un descanso = take + time out, take + Posesivo + break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso = take + a leave of absence.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de vacaciones = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* tomarse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* tomarse un trago = take + a swig.

* tomar tiempo = take + time, take + long.

* tomar una decisión = make + decision, make + judgement, take + decision, reach + decision, make up + Posesivo + (own) mind, adopt + decision.

* tomar una decisión sin conocer todos los datos = make + uninformed decision.

* tomar una decisión sin consultar con nadie = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.

* tomar una dirección = take + direction.

* tomar una foto = snap + the camera.

* tomar una fotografía = take + picture.

* tomar una opción = take up + option.

* tomar una postura = take + viewpoint, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* tomar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* tomar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

* tomar un atajo por = cut across.

* tomar un descanso = take + a breather, take + a break from work.

* tomar un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes, play (for) + high stakes.

* tomar un papel secundario = take + a back seat.

* tomar un paso decisivo = take + the plunge.

* tomar un tono + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + character.

* ventaja del primero en tomar la iniciativa = first-mover advantage.

* vete a tomar por culo = fuck off.

* volver a tomar = regain, retake.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1) (asir, agarrar) to take

toma lo que te debo — here's what I owe you

¿lo puedo tomar prestado? — can I borrow it?

la tomé de la mano — I took her by the hand

tomar las armas — to take up arms

tomar algo DE algo — to take something from something

2)

a) (Mil) <pueblo/ciudad> to take, capture; < tierras> to seize

b) <universidad/fábrica> to occupy

3) ( hacerse cargo de)

tomó el asunto en sus manos — she took charge of the matter

tomó la responsabilidad del negocio — he took over the running of the business

tomó a su cuidado a las niñas — she took the girls into her care

4)

a) ( beber) to drink

tomó un sorbito — she took a sip

el niño toma (el) pecho — the baby's being breast-fed

b) (servirse, consumir) to have

ven a tomar una copa — come and have a drink

¿vamos a tomar algo? — shall we go for a drink?

c) <medicamento/vitaminas> to take

5) <tren/taxi/ascensor> to take; <calle/atajo> to take

6)

a) (medir, registrar) to take

tomarle la temperatura/la tensión a alguien — to take somebody's temperature/blood pressure

b) <notas/apuntes> to take

tomar algo por escrito — to write something down

tomarle declaraciones a alguien — to take a statement from somebody

la maestra me tomó la lección — the teacher made me recite the lesson

c) < foto> to take

7) ( adoptar) <medidas/actitud> to take, adopt; < precauciones> to take; < decisión> to make, take

tomó la determinación de no volver a verlo — she decided not to see him again

8)

a)

tomar a alguien por esposo/esposa — (frml) to take somebody as o to be one's husband/wife

b) (esp AmL) ( contratar) to take on

lo tomaron a prueba — they took him on for a trial period

c) profesor <alumnos/clases> to take on

d) colegio < niño> to take

9) ( confundir)

tomar algo/a alguien POR algo/alguien — to take something/somebody for something/somebody

¿por quién me has tomado? — who o what do you take me for?

te van a tomar por tonto — they'll take you for a fool, they'll think you're stupid

me tomó por mi hermana — he mistook me for my sister

10) ( reaccionar frente a) <noticia/comentario> to take

tómalo como de quien viene — take it with a grain (AmE) o (BrE) pinch of salt

lo tomó a mal/a broma — he took it the wrong way/as a joke

11) < tiempo> to take

eso toma demasiado tiempo — that takes up too much time

12) ( en costura) to take in

Sentido II

13) ( adquirir)

a) < forma> to take; < aspecto> to take on

el pollo está empezando a tomar color — the chicken's beginning to brown

dado el cariz que están tomando las cosas... — the way things are going...

b) <velocidad/altura> to gain

c) < costumbre> to get into

14) ( cobrar) <cariño/asco>

tomarle algo A algo/alguien: le he tomado cariño a esta casa/a la niña I've become quite attached to this house/quite fond of the girl; les ha tomado asco a los mejillones he's gone right off mussels (colloq); justo ahora que le estoy tomando el gusto just when I was getting to like it; tomarla con alguien/algo — (fam) to take against somebody/something

Sentido III

15)

a) ( exponerse a)

tomar el aire or el fresco — to get some (fresh) air

tomar (el) sol — to sunbathe

vas a tomar frío — (RPl) you'll get o catch cold

b) <baño/ducha> to take, have

16) ( recibir) < clases> to take; < curso> to take, do (BrE)
2.
tomar vi

1) ( asir)

toma, léelo tú misma — here, read it yourself

toma, aquí tienes tus tijeras — here are your scissors

tome, yo no lo necesito — take it, I don't need it

2) (esp AmL) ( beber alcohol) to drink

3) (AmL) (ir) to go

tomaron para el norte/por allí — they went north/that way

tomar a la derecha — to turn o go right

4) injerto to take
3.
tomarse v pron

1) <vacaciones/tiempo> to take

se tomó el día libre — he took the day off

tómate todo el tiempo que quieras — take as long as you like

2) <molestia/libertad> to take

tomarse la molestia/libertad de + inf — to take the trouble to + inf/the liberty of + ger

ya me tomaré la revancha — I'll get even one of these days

3) (enf)

a) <café/vino> to drink

se toma todo lo que gana — (AmL) he spends everything he earns on drink

b) <medicamento/vitaminas> to take

c) <desayuno/merienda/sopa> to eat, have; <helado/yogur> to have

4) <autobús/tren/taxi> to take

5) (Med)

a) (refl) to take

se tomó la temperatura — she took her temperature

b) (caus)

tomarse la presión or la tensión — to have one's blood pressure taken

6) (caus) (esp AmL) < foto> to have... taken

7) (enf) ( reaccionar frente a) <comentario/noticia> to take

no te lo tomes a mal — don't take it the wrong way

8) (Chi) <universidad/fábrica> to occupy

* * *

= capture, take, take (in/into), usurp, pull from, pull off, spring for, swig.

Ex: In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.

Ex: If we take Cindi, Albert will almost surely grieve.

Ex: For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.

Ex: Peter Jackaman fears 'that public libraries have failed to grasp the opportunity which this development offered, and as result their potential role has, in many cases, been usurped by other agencies'.

Ex: The data is pulled directly from all the bibliographic data bases on DIALOG that have a JN field.

Ex: One of its main advantages is the potential to pull off descriptive entries onto disc to create annotated booklists.

Ex: If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.

Ex: One day she indulged in her habit of swigging too much gin before going to feed the porker and after opening its pen she slumped in a heap.

* de armas tomar = redoubtable.

* desventaja del primero en tomar la iniciativa = first-mover disadvantage.

* disfrutar tomando el sol = bask.

* estar tomando + Fármaco = be on + Fármaco.

* irse a tomar por culo = naff off.

* llevar a tomar una decisión = lead (up) to + decision.

* lo tomas o lo dejas = take it or leave it.

* necesitar tomar cierto tipo de decisiones = require + judgement, require + judgement, require + an exercise of + judgement.

* no ser para tomárselo a risa = be no laughing matter.

* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].

* no tomárselo bien = not take + kindly to, not take + kindly to.

* para tomar medidas = for action.

* persona que toma la última decisión = decider.

* primero en tomar la iniciativa = first mover.

* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back, laid-back.

* que toma parte en = involved in.

* responsable de tomar decisiones = decision maker [decision-maker].

* reunión para tomar café = coffee party.

* salir a tomar una copa = go out for + a drink.

* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.

* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.

* tomar a Alguien bajo + Posesivo + tutela = take + Nombre + under + Posesivo + wings.

* tomar a la ligera = take + lightly.

* tomar aliento = draw + a breath.

* tomar armas = take up + arms.

* tomar a saco = take + Nombre + by storm.

* tomar asiento = take + a seat (on).

* tomar a sorbos = sip.

* tomar atajos = take + shortcuts.

* tomar cariño a = grow + fond of.

* tomar carta en = get + stuck into.

* tomar como ejemplo = take.

* tomar como modelo = pattern.

* tomar como punto de partida = build on/upon.

* tomar como responsabilidad propia = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.

* tomar conciencia = sensitise [sensitize, -USA], enhance + awareness.

* tomar copas = tipple.

* tomar decisión = make + choices.

* tomar decisiones = exercise + judgement.

* tomar decisiones con conocimiento de causa = make + informed decisions.

* tomar decisiones fundadas = make + informed decisions.

* tomar decisiones por Alguien = take + decisions in + Posesivo + name.

* tomar ejemplo de = take + a lead from.

* tomar el control = take + the helm.

* tomar el control de = take + control of.

* tomar el mando = take + the helm.

* tomar el pelo = tease, twit, taunt.

* tomar el poder = take + power.

* tomar el pulso a Algo = take + the pulse.

* tomar el relevo = hand over + the torch, pass (on) + the torch, pass (on) + the baton, take it from here.

* tomar el relevo (de) = take over + the leadership (from).

* tomar el relevo en el mando = take over + the helm.

* tomar el relevo en el timón = take over + the helm.

* tomar el sol = sunbathe, sun + Reflexivo, soak up + rays.

* tomar el sol con gusto = bask.

* tomar el tiempo = time.

* tomar el timón = take + the helm.

* tomar en consideración = allow for, take into + consideration.

* tomar en sentido literal = take + Nombre + at face value, accept + Nombre + at face value.

* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.

* tomarla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.

* tomar la decisión más acertada dadas las circunstancias = do + the best thing in the circumstances.

* tomar la delantera = take + a lead, take + an early lead.

* tomar la iniciativa = seize + the initiative, take + initiative, take + a lead, step up.

* tomar la iniciativa en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* tomar la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.

* tomar la palabra sin dejar hablar a los demás = hog + the floor.

* tomar la responsabilidad = take + responsibility.

* tomar las decisiones = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.

* tomar las riendas = take (over) + the reins.

* tomar las riendas del poder = take + the reins of power.

* tomarle afición a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* tomarle el gusto a = acquire + a taste for, develop + a taste for.

* tomarle el pelo a = make + fun of.

* tomarle la palabra a Alguien = take + Nombre + at + Posesivo + word.

* tomar medicamentos = take + drugs.

* tomar medida = take + action step.

* tomar medidas = follow + steps, take + precaution, take + steps, take + measures, produce + contingency plan, make + contingency plan, apply + measures, undertake + action.

* tomar medidas (contra) = take + action (against).

* tomar medidas correctivas = pose + corrective action, take + corrective action, take + remedial action.

* tomar medidas demasiado drásticas = throw + the baby out with the bath water, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.

* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.

* tomar medidas drásticas contra = clamp down on.

* tomar medidas enérgicas contra = crack down on.

* tomar medidas preventivas = take + preventive measures.

* tomar nota = make + a note, take + note.

* tomar nota de = note.

* tomar otra decisión = decision to the contrary.

* tomar otra dirección = branch off + on a side trail.

* tomar parte = involve, take + part, become + involved.

* tomar parte activa = become + involved, get + active.

* tomar parte en = join in.

* tomar parte en el asunto = enter + the fray.

* tomar parte en en el asunto = be part of the picture.

* tomar partido = take + sides.

* tomar partido por = side with.

* tomar partido por Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* tomar por asalto = take + Nombre + by storm, take + Nombre + by storm.

* tomar por defecto = default to.

* tomar por omisión = default to.

* tomar por sorpresa = storm.

* tomar por término medio = average.

* tomar posesión de un cargo = swear in, take + office.

* tomar precaución = take + precaution, take + caution.

* tomar represalias contra = retaliate against, clamp down on.

* tomar represalias contra Alguien = hold + it against.

* tomarse Algo a la ligera = take + Nombre + lightly.

* tomarse Algo a pecho = take to + heart.

* tomarse Algo con calma = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse Algo con humor = take + Nombre + in good humour.

* tomarse Algo de buen grado = take + Nombre + in good humour.

* tomarse Algo en serio = take to + heart.

* tomarse Algo tranquilo = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse el tiempo que Uno necesita = take + Posesivo + time.

* tomarse en serio = take + seriously, get + serious.

* tomarse excedencia en el trabajo = take + leave from + employment.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de asuntos propios = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de permiso en el trabajo = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de vacaciones = take + Expresión Temporal + off, have + Expresión Temporal + off work.

* tomarse interés por = take + an interest in.

* tomarse la libertad de = take + the liberty of.

* tomarse la molestia = take + the trouble to.

* tomarse la molestia de = take + the time and effort, take + the time to + Infinitivo.

* tomarse la pastilla diaria de la malaleche = take + Posesivo + daily mean pill.

* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.

* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* tomarse la venganza = wreak + vengeance upon.

* tomarse libertades = take + liberties.

* tomárselo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.

* tomárselo con calma = hang + loose, take it + easy, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.

* tomárselo tranquilo = hang + loose, take it + easy.

* tomarse + Tiempo + de excedencia = take + Tiempo + off from work, take + Tiempo + off.

* tomarse un descanso = take + time out, take + Posesivo + break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso = take + a leave of absence.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off work.

* tomarse unos días de permiso en el trabajo = take + time off, take + time out.

* tomarse unos días de vacaciones = take + time off, take + time out, take + time off work.

* tomarse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.

* tomarse un trago = take + a swig.

* tomar tiempo = take + time, take + long.

* tomar una decisión = make + decision, make + judgement, take + decision, reach + decision, make up + Posesivo + (own) mind, adopt + decision.

* tomar una decisión sin conocer todos los datos = make + uninformed decision.

* tomar una decisión sin consultar con nadie = take it upon + Reflexivo + to.

* tomar una dirección = take + direction.

* tomar una foto = snap + the camera.

* tomar una fotografía = take + picture.

* tomar una opción = take up + option.

* tomar una postura = take + viewpoint, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.

* tomar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).

* tomar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.

* tomar un atajo por = cut across.

* tomar un descanso = take + a breather, take + a break from work.

* tomar un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes, play (for) + high stakes.

* tomar un papel secundario = take + a back seat.

* tomar un paso decisivo = take + the plunge.

* tomar un tono + Adjetivo = take on + Adjetivo + character.

* ventaja del primero en tomar la iniciativa = first-mover advantage.

* vete a tomar por culo = fuck off.

* volver a tomar = regain, retake.

* * *

tomar [A1 ]

vt

Sentido I

A (asir, agarrar) to take

toma lo que te debo here's o this is what I owe you

toma la mía, yo no la necesito have o take mine, I don't need it

¿lo puedo tomar prestado un momento? can I borrow it for a minute?

la tomé de la mano para cruzar la calle I took her by the hand o I held her hand to cross the street

le tomó la mano y la miró a los ojos he took her hand and looked into her eyes

tomó la pluma para escribirle he picked up the/his pen to write to her

tomar las armas to take up arms

tomar algo DE algo to take sth FROM sth

tomó un libro de la estantería he took a book from the shelf

los datos están tomados de las estadísticas oficiales the information is taken from official statistics

B

1 ( Mil) ‹pueblo/ciudad› to take, capture; ‹edificio› to seize, take

2 ‹universidad/fábrica› to occupy

C

(hacerse cargo de): tomó el asunto en sus manos she took charge of the matter

tomó la responsabilidad del negocio he took over the running of the business

tomó a su cuidado a las tres niñas she took the three girls into her care, she took the three girls in

D

1 (beber) to drink

no tomes esa agua don't drink that water

tomó un sorbito she took a sip

el niño toma (el) pecho the baby's being breast-fed

2 (servirse, consumir) to have

¿vamos a tomar algo? shall we go for a drink?

ven a tomar una copa/un helado come and have a drink/an ice cream

no quiere tomar la sopa she doesn't want (to eat) her soup

nos invitó a tomar el té/el aperitivo he invited us for tea/an aperitif

¿qué tomas? what'll you have? ( colloq), what would you like to drink?

¿qué vas a tomar de postre? what are you going to have for dessert?

no debe tomar grasas ( Esp); he's not allowed to eat fat

3 ‹medicamento/vitaminas› to take

E

1 ‹tren/taxi/ascensor› to take

¿por qué no tomas el tren? why don't you go by train?, why don't you take o get the train?

voy a ver si puedo tomar el tren de las cinco I'm going to try and catch the five o'clock train

2 ‹calle/atajo› to take

tome la primera a la derecha take the first (turning) on the right

tomó la curva a toda velocidad he took the curve at full speed

tomar tierra to land, touch down

F

1 (medir, registrar) to take

tomarle la temperatura/la tensión a algn to take sb's temperature/blood pressure

le tomé las medidas I took her measurements

2 ‹notas/apuntes› to take

tomó nota del número he took o noted down the number

¿quién tomó el recado? who took the message?

tomarle declaraciones a algn to take a statement from sb

me tomaron los datos they took (down) my details

la maestra me tomó la lección the teacher made me recite the lesson

3 ‹foto› to take

le tomé varias fotos I took several photographs of her

tomaron una película de la boda they filmed/videoed the wedding

G

1

tomar a algn por esposo/esposa ( frml); to take sb as o to be one's husband/wife

2 ( esp AmL) (contratar) to take on

lo tomaron a prueba they took him on for a trial period

3 «profesor» ‹alumnos/clases› to take on

4 «colegio» ‹niño› to take

H (adoptar) ‹medidas/actitud› to take, adopt; ‹precauciones› to take

ha tomado la determinación de no volver a verlo she has decided not to see him again

la decisión tomada por la directiva the decision taken by the board of directors

aún no han tomado una decisión they haven't reached a decision yet

tomó el nombre de su marido she took her husband's name

tomando este punto como referencia taking this as our reference point

I (confundir) tomar algo/a algn POR algo/algn:

¿por quién me has tomado? who o what do you take me for?

te van a tomar por tonto they'll take you for a fool, they'll think you're stupid

me tomó por mi hermana he mistook me for my sister

J (reaccionar frente a) ‹noticia/comentario› to take

lo tomó a broma he took it as a joke

tómalo como de quien viene take it with a grain ( AmE) o ( BrE) pinch of salt

no lo tomes a mal don't take it the wrong way

K ‹tiempo› to take

le tomó tres años escribir la tesis it took him three years to write his thesis

un jardín tan grande toma demasiado tiempo a garden this/that big takes up too much time

L (en costura) to take in

Sentido II

A (adquirir)

1 ‹forma› to take; ‹aspecto› to take on

el pollo está empezando a tomar color the chicken's beginning to brown o to go brown

no me gusta nada el cariz que están tomando las cosas I don't like the way things are going o are shaping up

2 ‹velocidad› to gain, get up, gather; ‹altura› to gain

echó una carrera para tomar impulso he took a running start to get some momentum

se detuvo un momento para tomar aliento he stopped for a moment to get o catch his breath

3 ‹costumbre› to get into

4

tomar conciencia: hay que hacerle tomar conciencia de la gravedad del problema he must be made to realize o be made aware of the seriousness of the problem

B (cobrar) ‹cariño/asco› tomarle algo A algo/algn:

le he tomado cariño a esta casa I've become quite attached to this house

ahora que le estoy tomando el gusto, me tengo que ir just when I was getting to like it, I have to go

les ha tomado asco a los mejillones he's taken a dislike to mussels, he's gone right off mussels ( colloq)

tomarla con algn/algo ( fam); to take against sb/sth

la han tomado conmigo they've taken against me, they have o they've got it in for me

la tiene tomada con la pobre chica he's got o he has it in for the poor girl

Sentido III

A

1

(exponerse a): tomar el aire or tomar el fresco or (CS) tomar aire to get some (fresh) air

tomar el sol or (CS, Méx) tomar sol to sunbathe

vas a tomar frío (CS); you'll get o catch cold

2 ‹baño/ducha› to take, have

B (recibir) ‹clases› to take; ‹curso› to take, do ( BrE)

estoy tomando clases de ruso I'm taking o having Russian classes

tomé cinco lecciones con él I had five lessons with him

■ tomar

vi

A

(asir): toma, léelo tú misma here, read it yourself

toma y vete a comprar unos caramelos here you are, go and buy some candy

toma, aquí tienes tu tijera here are your scissors

tome, yo no lo necesito take it, I don't need it

¡toma! ( Esp fam): ¡toma! ése sí que es un tío guapo hey! now that's what I call handsome! ( colloq)

¿no querías pelea? pues ¡toma! you wanted a fight? well, now you're going to get one!

tomá de acá ( RPl fam): ¿que le preste la bici? ¡tomá de acá! lend him my bike? no way! o like hell I will! ( colloq)

¡toma ya! ( Esp fam): ¡toma ya! ¡qué estupideces dices, tío! boy o good grief o ( AmE) jeez! you really do come out with some stupid remarks! ( colloq)

¡toma ya! lo ha vuelto a tirar for heaven's sake, he's knocked it over again!, jeez ( AmE) o ( BrE) for Pete's sake, he's knocked it over again! ( colloq)

B ( esp AmL) (beber alcohol) to drink

C ( AmL) (ir) to go

tomar a la derecha to turn o go right

D «injerto» to take

■ tomarse

v pron

A

1 ‹vacaciones› to take

se tomó el día libre he took the day off

2 ‹tiempo› to take

tómate todo el tiempo que quieras take as long as you like

B ‹molestia/trabajo›

ni siquiera se tomó la molestia de avisarnos he didn't even bother to tell us

se tomó el trabajo de buscar en los archivos he went to the trouble of looking through the files

me tomé la libertad de usar el teléfono I took the liberty of using your phone

ya me tomaré la revancha I'll get even o I'll get my own back one of these days

C ( enf)

1 ‹café/vino› to drink

se toma todo lo que gana ( AmL); he spends everything he earns on drink

2 ‹medicamento/vitaminas› to take

3 ‹desayuno/merienda› to eat, have; ‹helado/yogur› to have

tómate toda la sopa eat up all your soup

se tomó un filete ( Esp); he had a steak

D ‹autobús/tren/taxi› to take

tomárselas ( RPl fam); to go, clear off ( colloq)

yo me las tomo I'm off! ( colloq), I'm taking off! ( AmE colloq)

E ( Med)

1 ( refl) to take

se tomó la temperatura she took her temperature

2 ( caus):

tomarse la presión or la tensión to have one's blood pressure taken

F ( caus) ( esp AmL) ‹foto› to have … taken

me tomé unas fotos para el pasaporte I had some photos taken for my passport

G ( enf) (reaccionar frente a) ‹comentario/noticia› to take

se lo tomó a broma or chiste or risa she took it as a joke

se tomó muy a mal que no la llamaras she was very put out that you didn't phone her

H ( Chi) ‹universidad/fábrica› to occupy

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tomar ( conjugate tomar) verbo transitivo
1 ( en general) to take;
◊ tomé un libro de la estantería I took a book from the shelf;

la tomé de la mano I took her by the hand;
toma lo que te debo here's what I owe you;
¿lo puedo tomar prestado? can I borrow it?;
tomó el asunto en sus manos she took charge of the matter;
tomar precauciones/el tren/una foto to take precautions/the train/a picture;
tomarle la temperatura a algn to take sb's temperature;
tomar algo por escrito to write sth down;
tomar algo/a algn POR algo/algn to take sth/sb for sth/sb;
¿por quién me has tomado? who o what do you take me for?;
lo tomó a mal/a broma he took it the wrong way/as a joke;
eso toma demasiado tiempo that takes up too much time
2
a) ( beber) to drink;

◊ el niño toma (el) pecho the baby's being breast-fed

b) (servirse, consumir) to have;

◊ ¿qué vas a tomar? what are you going to have?

3 (esp AmL)
a) ( contratar) to take on

b) [ profesor] ‹alumnos/clases› to take on

c) [ colegio] ‹ niño› to take

4 ( apoderarse de) ‹fortaleza/tierras› to seize;
‹universidad/fábrica› to occupy
5 ( adquirir) ‹ forma› to take;
‹ aspecto› to take on;
‹velocidad/altura› to gain;
‹ costumbre› to get into
6 ( cobrar):
◊ le he tomado cariño a esta casa/a la niña I've become quite attached to this house/quite fond of the girl

7 ( exponerse a):
◊ tomar el aire to get some (fresh) air;

tomar (el) sol to sunbathe;
vas a tomar frío (CS) you'll get o catch cold
verbo intransitivo
1 ( asir):
◊ toma, aquí tienes tus tijeras here are your scissors;

tome, yo no lo necesito take it, I don't need it
2 (esp AmL) ( beber alcohol) to drink
3 (AmL) (ir) to go;
◊ tomaron para el norte they went north;

tomar a la derecha to turn o go right
4 [ injerto] to take
tomarse verbo pronominal
1 ‹vacaciones/tiempo› to take;
◊ se tomó el día libre he took the day off

2 ‹molestia/libertad› to take;
◊ tomarse la molestia/libertad de hacer algo to take the trouble to do sth/the liberty of doing sth

3 ( enf)
a) ‹café/vino› to drink

b) ‹medicamento/vitaminas› to take

c) ‹desayuno/merienda/sopa› to eat, have;

‹helado/yogur› to have
4 ‹autobús/tren/taxi› to take
5 (Med)
a) ( refl) to take;

◊ se tomó la temperatura she took her temperature

b) ( caus):

◊ tomarse la tensión to have one's blood pressure taken

6 ( caus) (esp AmL) ‹ foto› to have … taken
7 ( enf) ( reaccionar frente a) ‹comentario/noticia› to take;
◊ no te lo tomes a mal don't take it the wrong way

8 (Chi) ‹universidad/fábrica› to occupy
tomar verbo transitivo
1 (coger, agarrar) to take: tomó mi mano, he took my hand
toma las llaves, here are the keys
2 (autobús, taxi, etc) to take, catch: tomé el ascensor, I took the lift o elevator
tengo que tomar el próximo tren, I have to catch the next train
3 (alimentos) to have
(bebidas) to drink
(medicinas) to take
4 (adoptar) to take, adopt: tomaron medidas desesperadas, they took desperate measures
5 (tener cierta reacción) no lo tomes a broma, don't take it as a joke
6 (juzgar) no me tomes por idiota, don't think I'm stupid
(confundirse) le tomaron por Robert Redford, they mistook him for Robert Redford
7 (el aire, el fresco, etc) to get
tomar el sol, to sunbathe
8 (en carretera) decidió tomar la autopista, he decided to take the motorway
9 (apuntes, notas) to take
10 (fotos) to take
11 Av tomar tierra, to land, touch down 12 ¡toma! excl (sorpresa) well!, why!
(asentimiento) of course!
' tomar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adelantarse
- aire
- apetecer
- apunte
- arma
- asunto
- baño
- birra
- cachondeo
- carrerilla
- carta
- competer
- concernir
- conciencia
- contingencia
- copa
- cuerpo
- deber
- decisión
- delantera
- derivar
- desviarse
- determinar
- determinación
- drogodependencia
- especificación
- granulada
- granulado
- impulso
- iniciativa
- jugar
- mal
- meterse
- nota
- parte
- partida
- partido
- pecho
- pensar
- pito
- poder
- posesión
- precaución
- pulso
- reírse
- relevo
- represalia
- resolver
- sol
- tierra
English:
account
- action
- antidepressant
- beach
- borrow
- capture
- catch
- change
- clamp down
- coffee break
- come off
- compel
- confuse
- corner
- crack down
- crackdown
- cut across
- drink
- eight
- either
- engage in
- face value
- form
- govern
- have
- join
- join in
- jot down
- laugh off
- less
- lightly
- make
- measure
- mental
- mickey
- mind
- monotony
- muck about
- muck around
- note
- occupy
- off
- office
- pause
- precaution
- provision
- record
- rest
- retaliate
- rib

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tomar

♦ vt

1. [agarrar] to take;

me tomó de un brazo he took me by the arm;

tomó el dinero y se fue she took the money and left;

tómalo, ya no me hace falta take o have it, I no longer need it;

toma el libro que me pediste here's the book you asked me for;
Fam
¡toma ésa! [expresa venganza] that'll teach you!, chew on that!

2. [sacar, obtener] to take;

este ejemplo lo tomé del libro I took this example from the book;

fue al sastre para que le tomara las medidas he went to the tailor's to have his measurements taken;

toma unos planos de la casa [con cámara] take a few shots of the house;

tomar fotos (a o [m5] de) to take photos (of);

tomar declaración a alguien to take a statement from sb;

tomarle la lección a alguien to test sb on what they've learned at school;

tomar unas muestras de orina/sangre (a alguien) to take some urine/blood samples (from sb);

tomar la tensión/temperatura a alguien to take sb's blood pressure/temperature

3. [ingerir] [alimento, medicina, droga] to take;

¿qué quieres tomar? [beber] what would you like (to drink)?;
Esp [comer] what would you like (to eat)?;
¿quieres tomar algo (de beber)? would you like something to drink?;
Esp
¿quieres tomar algo (de comer)? would you like something to eat?;

tomé sopa I had soup;

no tomo alcohol I don't drink (alcohol)

4. [exponerse a]
tomar el sol, Am [m5] tomar sol to sunbathe;

salir a tomar el aire, Am [m5] salir a tomar aire to go out for a breath of fresh air;

salir a tomar el fresco to go out for a breath of fresh air;
RP
tomar frío to catch a chill;

tomó frío, por eso se engripó she caught a chill, that's why she came down with flu

5. [desplazarse mediante] [autobús, tren] to catch;
[taxi, ascensor, telesilla] to take;
tomaré el último vuelo I'll be on the last flight;

podríamos tomar el tren we could go by train;

tomaron un atajo they took a short-cut

6. [recibir] to take;

toma lecciones de piano she is taking o having piano lessons;

he tomado un curso de jardinería I've taken o done a course on gardening;

toma mi consejo y… take my advice and…;

¿tomas a María por esposa? do you take María to be your lawfully wedded wife?

7. [apuntar] [datos, información] to take down;

tomar apuntes o [m5] notas to take notes;

tomar algo por escrito to take o write sth down;

el secretario iba tomando nota de todo the secretary noted everything down

8. [baño, ducha] to take, to have

9. [adoptar] [medidas, precauciones, decisión] to take;
[actitud, costumbre, modales] to adopt;
tomar la determinación de hacer algo to determine o decide to do sth;

el Presidente debe tomar una postura sobre este asunto the President should state his opinion on this matter

10. [adquirir, cobrar] [velocidad] to gain, to gather;

las cosas están tomando mejor aspecto con este gobierno things are looking up under this government;

el avión fue tomando altura the plane climbed;

tomar confianza to grow in confidence, to become more assured;

la obra ya está tomando forma the play is beginning to take shape;

tomar fuerzas to gather one's strength;

voy tomándole el gusto a esto del esquí acuático water-skiing is starting to grow on me;

tomar interés por algo to get o grow interested in sth;

tomarle manía/cariño a to take a dislike/a liking to;

las negociaciones tomaron un rumbo favorable the negotiations started to go better

11. [asumir, encargarse de]
tomar el control to take control;

el copiloto tomó el mando the copilot took over;

él tomó sobre sí o [m5] sobre sus espaldas toda la responsabilidad he assumed full responsibility

12. [reaccionar a] to take;

¿qué tal tomó la noticia? how did she take the news?;

las cosas hay que tomarlas como vienen you have to take things as they come;

tómalo con calma take it easy

13. [llevar] [tiempo] to take;

me tomó mucho tiempo limpiarlo todo it took me a long time to clean it all

14. [contratar] to take on

15. [invadir] to take;

las tropas tomaron la ciudad the troops took o seized the city;

los estudiantes tomaron la universidad the students occupied the university

16. Fam
tomarla con alguien to have it in for sb

17. [confundir]
tomar a alguien por algo/alguien to take sb for sth/sb;

¿por quién me tomas o [m5] has tomado? what do you take me for?;

lo tomé por el jefe I took o mistook him for the boss;

¿tú me tomas por tonto o qué? do you think I'm stupid or something?

♦ vi

1. [encaminarse] to go;

toma a la derecha/izquierda turn o go right/left;

tomamos hacia el sur we headed south;

toma por ahí/por ese camino go that way/down that road

2. [en imperativo] [al dar algo]
¡toma! here you are!;

toma, dale esto a tu madre here, give this to your mother

3. Fam [como interjección]
¡toma! [expresa sorpresa] good grief!, Br blimey!;

necesito unas vacaciones – ¡tomar! ¡y yo! I need a Br holiday o US vacation – what, and I don't?;

¡tomar ya!, ¡qué golazo! how's that for a goal?

4. Am [beber alcohol] to drink

♦ See also the pronominal verb tomarse

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tomar

I v/t take; decisión tb

make; bebida, comida have;

tenerla tomada o

tomarla con alguien fam have it in for s.o. fam ;

tomar el sol sunbathe;

¡toma! here (you are);

¡toma ya! serves you right!;

¿por quién me toma? what do you take me for?;

toma y daca give and take;

tomar las de Villadiego fam hightail it fam

II v/i

1 L.Am.

drink

2

:

tomar por la derecha take a right, turn right

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tomar vt

1) : to take

tomé el libro: I took the book

tomar un taxi: to take a taxi

tomar una foto: to take a photo

toma dos años: it takes two years

tomaron medidas drásticas: they took drastic measures

2) beber: to drink

3) capturar: to capture, to seize

4)

tomar el sol : to sunbathe

5)

tomar tierra : to land

tomar vi

: to drink (alcohol)

♦ See also the reflexive verb tomarse

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tomar vb

1. (en general) to take [pt. took; pp. taken]

tomó un pastel de la bandeja he took a cake from the tray

las tropas tomaron la ciudad the troops took the city

tomaron el autobús they took the bus

tomó apuntes she took notes

toma, es tuyo here, this is yours

2. (comer, beber) to have

tomo café y tostadas para desayunar I have toast and coffee for breakfast

tomamos mucha agua we drink a lot of water

¿quieres tomar algo? would you like a drink?

tomarle el pelo a alguien to pull someone's leg

tomar el sol to sunbathe

tomar el fresco to get some fresh air

tomar por to take for

¿me tomas por tonto? do you take me for a fool?

Spanish-English dictionary > tomar
10 panorámica

panorámica

► nombre femenino

1 panorama

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SF general view, survey

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femenino (Cin, TV) pan; ( perspectiva) outlook

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= outlook, snapshot [snap-shot], view.

Ex. This provides the user with a pleasant outlook and gives natural light.

Ex. The article 'The information highway: on ramps, checkpoints, speed bumps and tollbooths' offers a comprehensive snapshot of the current policy and practices regarding the dissemination of government information in electronic form.

Ex. Just as long as she has a nice view from her kitchen window she doesn't care about the rest of the world.

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femenino (Cin, TV) pan; ( perspectiva) outlook

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= outlook, snapshot [snap-shot], view.

Ex: This provides the user with a pleasant outlook and gives natural light.

Ex: The article 'The information highway: on ramps, checkpoints, speed bumps and tollbooths' offers a comprehensive snapshot of the current policy and practices regarding the dissemination of government information in electronic form.

Ex: Just as long as she has a nice view from her kitchen window she doesn't care about the rest of the world.

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panorámica

feminine

1 ( Cin, TV) pan

la cámara fue revelando todo el paisaje en una lenta panorámica the camera gradually panned across the whole landscape

2 (perspectiva) outlook

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panorámica sustantivo femenino (Cin, TV) pan;
( perspectiva) outlook
panorámico,-a adjetivo panoramic
' panorámica' also found in these entries:
English:
scenic

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panorámica nf

1. [vista] panoramic view

2. [en cine, televisión] pan

Spanish-English dictionary > panorámica
11 aparato

m.

1 machine.

aparato de diálisis kidney machine

aparatos gimnásticos apparatus (en competición, escuela)

aparato de radio radio

aparato de televisión television set

aparato de vídeo video (cassette) recorder

2 plane.

3 aid (medicine) (prótesis).

4 system (anatomy).

aparato circulatorio circulatory system

aparato digestivo digestive system

aparato reproductor reproductive system

aparato respiratorio respiratory system

aparato urinario urinary tract

Aparato respiratorio Respiratory system.

5 machinery (politics).

6 pomp, ostentation.

7 appliance, gadget, mechanism, unit.

8 brace.

9 theatricality, exaggeration.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: aparatar.

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aparato

► nombre masculino

1 (mecanismo) (piece of) apparatus, set; (eléctrico) appliance

■ aparatos eléctricos equipment

2 (dispositivo) device; (instrumento) instrument

3 (teléfono) telephone

■ está al aparato he's on the phone

4 (avión) plane

5 (exageración) exaggeration

6 (ostentación) pomp, display, show

■ con mucho aparato very pompously

7 (tormenta) flashes of lightning plural

■ una tormenta con gran aparato (eléctrico) a storm with tremendous flashes of lightning

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FRASEOLOGÍA

aparato auditivo hearing aid

aparato de radio radio set

aparato de televisión television set

aparato digestivo ANATOMÍA digestive system

aparato ortopédico orthopedic aid

el aparato del estado the State apparatus

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noun m.

1) machine

2) apparatus

3) appliance, set

4) system

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SM

1) (Téc) machine

uno de esos aparatos para hacer café — one of those coffee machines o coffee-making things *

un aparato para medir el nivel de contaminación — a device to measure pollution levels

aparato antirrobo — anti-theft device

aparato de escucha — listening device

aparato de medición — measuring instrument

aparato de relojería — clockwork mechanism

aparato fotográfico — photographic instrument, camera

aparato lector de microfilmes — microfilm reader

aparatos de mando — (Aer) controls

aparatos periféricos — (Inform) peripherals

aparatos sanitarios — bathroom fittings

2) (Elec) (=electrodoméstico) appliance; (=televisor, radio) set

aparato de uso doméstico — domestic appliance

aparato de radio — radio

aparato de televisión — television set

aparato eléctrico — electrical appliance

3) (Telec) phone, telephone

• al aparato, -¿puedo hablar con Pilar Ruiz? -al aparato — "can I speak to Pilar Ruiz?" - "speaking"

¡Gerardo, al aparato! — Gerardo, telephone!

colgar el aparato — to put down the phone, hang up

ponerse al aparato — to come to the phone

tener a algn al aparato — to have sb on the line

4) (Med)

ya respira sin ayuda del aparato — she can now breathe without the apparatus o device

aparato auditivo — hearing aid

aparato circulatorio — circulatory system

aparato dental, aparato de ortodoncia — brace, braces pl (EEUU)

aparato digestivo — digestive system

aparato genital femenino — female genitalia

aparato genital masculino — male genitalia

aparato ortopédico — surgical appliance, orthopaedic aid, orthopedic aid (US)

aparato para sordos — hearing aid

aparato respiratorio — respiratory system

5) (Gimnasia) (=máquina) exercise machine, fitness machine; (=anillas, barras) piece of apparatus

fallaron en casi todos los aparatos — they failed on almost all the apparatus

6) (Aer) aircraft, airplane (EEUU)

7) (=formalismo, artificio)

todo el aparato con el que viaja un rey — all the pomp and ceremony which accompanies a king when he travels

el festival llevaba un gran aparato de protocolo — the festival was accompanied by a great show of protocol

viaja sin aparato ceremonial — he travels without any ceremonial escort

nos lo contó con gran aparato de misterio — she told us all about it with a great air of mystery

8) (Pol) (=estructura) [de base] machine; [de control] machinery

el aparato del partido — the party machine, the party apparatus

un fuerte aparato publicitario — a powerful publicity machine

ven a la Iglesia como un aparato de poder — they see the Church as a power structure

aparato electoral — electoral machine

aparato estatal — state system, government machinery

9) (Meteo)

una tormenta con gran aparato eléctrico — a storm with a great deal of thunder and lightning

10) (=indicios) signs pl, symptoms pl ; (Med) symptoms pl ; (Psic) syndrome

11) (Literat)

aparato crítico — critical apparatus

12) ** (=pene) equipment *; (=vagina) pussy ***

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( máquina)

uno de esos aparatos para hacer pasta — one of those pasta machines

aparatos eléctricos — electrical appliances

eso requiere aparatos especiales — that requires special equipment

b) ( de televisión) set; ( de radio) receiver

2) ( para gimnasia) piece of apparatus

los aparatos — the apparatus, the equipment

3)

a) ( audífono) tb

aparato auditivo — hearing aid

b) (Odont) tb

aparatos — braces (pl)

4) ( teléfono) telephone

ponerse al aparato — to come to the phone

al aparato! — speaking!

5) (frml) ( avión) aircraft

6) (estructura, sistema) machine

el aparato del partido — the party machine

el aparato represivo — the machinery of repression

7) ( ceremonia) pomp

8) (fam & euf) ( pene) weenie (AmE colloq), willy (BrE colloq); ( genitales masculinos) equipment (euph)

•

- aparato circulatorio/digestivo/respiratorio

- aparato ortopédico

* * *

= apparatus, device, machine, whatchamacallit, gadget, widget, rig, appliance, unit, contraption.

Ex. The abstracts of research papers will typically represent the methodology employed, in particular, apparatus, equipment, tools, materials.

Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex. Synonyms, related terms and other variants must now be collected, either by human selection, or with the aid of the machine.

Ex. In his book's section ' Watchamacallit' he forecasts that communication between user and machine will be through voice for entering text and a pen-like device for pointing.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Exhibits in the American Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair: women's clothing, men's gadgets, hot dogs and haute couture'.

Ex. The term widget is taken from the 1963 movie, 'The Wheeler-Dealers'.

Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

Ex. People want information available through the appliances they use in the mainstream of their daily lives.

Ex. Data-capture units are light pens, and such units can be made available at various locations in the library for public consultation.

Ex. If you are in cahoots with the circle of power, you get your projects approved in no time, and in some cases, you can build the most hideous and unsightly contraption.

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* aparato burocrático = bureaucratic apparatus.

* aparato de aire acondicionado = air conditioner.

* aparato de grabación = recorder.

* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.

* aparato de lectura = reading machine.

* aparato del partido = party machinery.

* aparato de medición = meter.

* aparato de radio = radio set.

* aparato de televisión = television set, TV set.

* aparato de vídeo = videocassette recorder (VCR), home video recorder, video recorder.

* aparato digestivo = gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract.

* aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.

* aparato electrónico = electronic device.

* aparato motorizado = motorised device.

* aparato óptico = optical device.

* aparato para el uso de la información = information appliance.

* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.

* aparato político = machine politics.

* aparato propagandista = propaganda machine.

* aparatos = gadgetry, mechanical equipment.

* aparatos de vídeo = video equipment.

* aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.

* aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances, home appliances.

* aparatos electrónicos = electronic(s) appliances.

* aparato urinario = urinary tract.

* zona con aparatos electrónicos = equipment area.

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( máquina)

uno de esos aparatos para hacer pasta — one of those pasta machines

aparatos eléctricos — electrical appliances

eso requiere aparatos especiales — that requires special equipment

b) ( de televisión) set; ( de radio) receiver

2) ( para gimnasia) piece of apparatus

los aparatos — the apparatus, the equipment

3)

a) ( audífono) tb

aparato auditivo — hearing aid

b) (Odont) tb

aparatos — braces (pl)

4) ( teléfono) telephone

ponerse al aparato — to come to the phone

al aparato! — speaking!

5) (frml) ( avión) aircraft

6) (estructura, sistema) machine

el aparato del partido — the party machine

el aparato represivo — the machinery of repression

7) ( ceremonia) pomp

8) (fam & euf) ( pene) weenie (AmE colloq), willy (BrE colloq); ( genitales masculinos) equipment (euph)

•

- aparato circulatorio/digestivo/respiratorio

- aparato ortopédico

* * *

= apparatus, device, machine, whatchamacallit, gadget, widget, rig, appliance, unit, contraption.

Ex: The abstracts of research papers will typically represent the methodology employed, in particular, apparatus, equipment, tools, materials.

Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex: Synonyms, related terms and other variants must now be collected, either by human selection, or with the aid of the machine.

Ex: In his book's section ' Watchamacallit' he forecasts that communication between user and machine will be through voice for entering text and a pen-like device for pointing.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Exhibits in the American Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair: women's clothing, men's gadgets, hot dogs and haute couture'.

Ex: The term widget is taken from the 1963 movie, 'The Wheeler-Dealers'.

Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

Ex: People want information available through the appliances they use in the mainstream of their daily lives.

Ex: Data-capture units are light pens, and such units can be made available at various locations in the library for public consultation.

Ex: If you are in cahoots with the circle of power, you get your projects approved in no time, and in some cases, you can build the most hideous and unsightly contraption.

* aparato burocrático = bureaucratic apparatus.

* aparato de aire acondicionado = air conditioner.

* aparato de grabación = recorder.

* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.

* aparato de lectura = reading machine.

* aparato del partido = party machinery.

* aparato de medición = meter.

* aparato de radio = radio set.

* aparato de televisión = television set, TV set.

* aparato de vídeo = videocassette recorder (VCR), home video recorder, video recorder.

* aparato digestivo = gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract.

* aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.

* aparato electrónico = electronic device.

* aparato motorizado = motorised device.

* aparato óptico = optical device.

* aparato para el uso de la información = information appliance.

* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.

* aparato político = machine politics.

* aparato propagandista = propaganda machine.

* aparatos = gadgetry, mechanical equipment.

* aparatos de vídeo = video equipment.

* aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.

* aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances, home appliances.

* aparatos electrónicos = electronic(s) appliances.

* aparato urinario = urinary tract.

* zona con aparatos electrónicos = equipment area.

* * *

aparato

masculine

A

1

(máquina): tiene la cocina llena de aparatos eléctricos the kitchen is full of electrical appliances

ese tipo de análisis requiere aparatos especiales that type of test requires special equipment

uno de esos aparatos para hacer zumo one of those juicer machines

el aparato para tomarte la tensión the apparatus for taking your blood pressure

2 (de televisión) set, receiver; (de radio) receiver

B (para gimnasia) piece of apparatus

los aparatos the apparatus, the equipment

Compuesto:

aparato de remo

rowing machine

C

1 (audífono) tb

aparato auditivo hearing aid

2 ( Odont) tb

aparatos braces (pl), brace ( BrE)

D (teléfono) telephone

ponerse al aparato to come to the phone

¡al aparato! speaking!

E ( frml) (avión) aircraft

F (estructura, sistema) machine

el aparato del partido the party machine

el aparato represivo montado por la dictadura the machinery of repression set up under the dictatorship

G

1 (ceremonia) pomp

fue recibido con mucho aparato he was received with great pomp (and ceremony)

todo el aparato que acompañó a la boda del príncipe all the pageantry which accompanied the prince's wedding

2 ( fam) (jaleo, escándalo) fuss ( colloq), to-do ( colloq)

H ( fam euf) (pene) thing ( colloq), weenie ( AmE colloq), willy ( BrE colloq); (genitales masculinos) equipment ( euph)

Compuestos:

● aparato circulatorio

circulatory system

● aparato crítico

critical apparatus

● aparato digestivo

digestive system

● aparato eléctrico

thunder and lightning

una fuerte tormenta acompañada de gran aparato eléctrico a heavy thunderstorm

● aparato ortopédico

surgical appliance

● aparato respiratorio

respiratory system

* * *

aparato sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( máquina):

◊ uno de esos aparatos para hacer pasta one of those pasta machines;

aparatos eléctricos electrical appliances
b) ( de televisión) set;

( de radio) receiver
c) ( dispositivo) device;

◊ aparato ortopédico surgical appliance;

aparato auditivo hearing aid
d) (Odont) tb

◊ aparatos braces (pl)

e) ( teléfono) telephone;

◊ ponerse al aparato to come to the phone

2 ( para gimnasia) piece of apparatus;
◊ los aparatos the apparatus, the equipment

3 (frml) ( avión) aircraft
4 (estructura, sistema) machine;
◊ el aparato del partido the party machine;

aparato circulatorio/digestivo/respiratorio circulatory/digestive/respiratory system
aparato sustantivo masculino
1 (piece of) apparatus
(dispositivo) device
(instrumento) instrument
aparato de radio/televisión, radio/television set
2 Med system
aparato reproductor, reproductive system
3 (lujo, pompa) display, pomp
4 fam (teléfono) phone: ponte al aparato, come to the phone
5 (corrector de los dientes) braces
6 (señal que acompaña a un suceso) fue una tormenta con mucho aparato eléctrico, it was a storm with lots of thunder and lightning
7 (grupo que decide en una organización, Estado, etc) machine
' aparato' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bloquear
- cable
- chisme
- deshecha
- deshecho
- escacharrarse
- escénica
- escénico
- esfera
- extensor
- extensora
- frigoría
- ingenio
- joder
- lector
- lectora
- palanca
- probar
- programar
- radio
- registrador
- registradora
- sensibilidad
- sensible
- simulador
- simuladora
- soldador
- soldadora
- trastorno
- vídeo
- ala
- arreglar
- artilugio
- asador
- aspirar
- bip
- cacharro
- cámara
- carcacha
- carcasa
- cocina
- compact disc
- cuatrapearse
- dañar
- descomponer
- descompuesto
- desconectar
- digestivo
- digital
- dispositivo
English:
apparatus
- balance
- brace
- built-in
- damage
- detector
- device
- disconnect
- domestic
- fax
- foolproof
- hire
- life-support
- machine
- machinery
- mechanics
- misuse
- perform
- radio set
- scrambler
- set
- setting
- television (set)
- time-saving
- toilet
- transmitter
- try
- useful
- video
- walkie-talkie
- watch
- wire
- appliance
- calipers
- gadget
- system
- two
- widget

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aparato nm

1. [máquina] machine;
[electrodoméstico] appliance;
compró un aparato para medir el viento she bought a device to measure the wind speed

Comp
aparato de diálisis dialysis machine;
aparatos eléctricos electrical appliances;

aparatos electrónicos electronic devices;

aparatos de laboratorio laboratory apparatus;

aparato de radio radio;

aparato de televisión television set;

aparato de vídeo video recorder

2. [teléfono]
¿quién está al aparato? who's speaking?;

¡al aparato! speaking!

3. [avión] plane

4. [prótesis] aid;
[para dientes] braces, Br brace
Comp
aparato para sordos hearing aid
5. [en gimnasia] [en competición, escuela] piece of apparatus;
[en gimnasio privado] exercise machine
Comp
aparatos gimnásticos [en competición, escuela] apparatus;
aparato de remo rowing machine

6. Anat aparato circulatorio circulatory system;

aparato digestivo digestive system;

aparato excretor excretory system;

aparato genital genitalia, genitals;

aparato locomotor locomotor system;

aparato olfativo olfactory system;

aparato reproductor reproductive system;

aparato respiratorio respiratory system;

aparato urinario urinary tract;

aparato visual visual system

7. Pol
el aparato del Estado the machinery of State;

el aparato del partido [altos mandos] the party leadership;
[organización] the party machinery;
el aparato represivo the machinery of repression

8. [ostentación] pomp, ostentation;

una boda con gran aparato a wedding with a lot of pomp and ceremony

9. Meteo aparato eléctrico thunder and lightning;

una tormenta con impresionante aparato eléctrico a storm with an impressive display of thunder and lightning

10. Fam [genitales de hombre] equipment, Br tackle

* * *

aparato

m

1 piece of equipment; doméstico appliance;

al aparato TELEC speaking

2 BIO, ANAT system

3 de partido político machine

* * *

aparato nm

1) : machine, appliance, apparatus

aparato auditivo: hearing aid

aparato de televisión: television set

2) : system

aparato digestivo: digestive system

3) : display, ostentation

sin aparato: without ceremony

4) aparatos nmpl

: braces (for the teeth)

* * *

aparato n

1. (mecanismo) device / thing

es un aparato para medir ángulos it's a thing for measuring angles

2. (doméstico) appliance

una lavadora es un aparato eléctrico a washing machine is an electrical appliance

3. (televisión, radio) set

he comprado un aparato de televisión I've bought a television set

4. (conjunto de órganos) system

el aparato respiratorio the respiratory system

5. (de gimnasio) a piece of apparatus

el potro es un aparato de gimnasio the horse is a piece of gym apparatus

6. (para los dientes) brace

mi hermana tiene que llevar aparato my sister has to wear a brace

Spanish-English dictionary > aparato
12 fotorradar

fotorradar

masculine

( Chi); speed camera

Spanish-English dictionary > fotorradar

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