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21 Ivy League
= Ivy League.Nota: En los Estados Unidos, nombre usado para referirse al grupo de las ocho universidades más prestigiosas.Ex. The author examines a case study of a power struggle over a reviewer critique within an unnamed ' Ivy League' university.* * *= Ivy League.Nota: En los Estados Unidos, nombre usado para referirse al grupo de las ocho universidades más prestigiosas.Ex: The author examines a case study of a power struggle over a reviewer critique within an unnamed ' Ivy League' university.
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22 Tobago
1 Tobago* * *= Tobago.Ex. This article presents a brief case study of the use geographic information systems in the integration of various types of data for the management of the Buccoo Coral Reef off Tobago in the Caribbean.* * *= Tobago.Ex: This article presents a brief case study of the use geographic information systems in the integration of various types of data for the management of the Buccoo Coral Reef off Tobago in the Caribbean.
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23 adaptar
v.1 to adapt.un modelo adaptado a condiciones desérticas a model adapted to suit desert conditionsMaría adaptó el programa a su casa Mary adapted the program to her house.Ricardo adaptó el computador Richard adapted=ported his computer.2 to adapt (libro, obra de teatro).* * *1 (acomodar) to adapt2 (ajustar) to adjust, fit* * *verb1) to adapt2) adjust* * *1. VT(=ajustar) to adjust2) (Inform) to convert ( para to)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo <cortinas/vestido> to alter; < habitación> to convert; <pieza/motor> to adapt; (Inf) to convert2.adaptó la obra al or para el cine — he adapted the play for the screen
adaptarse v pron to adaptadaptarse a algo/+ inf — to adapt to something/-ing
* * *= adapt, customise [customize, -USA], gear (to/toward(s)/for), make + amenable, pitch, bend, fit together, tune, arrange, retrofit, scale, tweak, muck around/about, key + Nombre + to.Ex. Order forms A and B can be adapted for local use.Ex. The system has to be customised to suit any specific application so that it suits the demands of the microcomputer with which it is being used.Ex. Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex. This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. Each cluster or niche of interests in the end user field will have specific individual needs and innovations will bend information technology to meet them.Ex. The narrative may be unfamiliar in its structure so that they are unsure about the way different elements of the story fit together.Ex. Just as delivery must be tuned to suit the kind of material chosen, so must the language used to tell a story.Ex. A vocal score is a score showing all vocal parts, with accompaniment, if any, arranged for keyboard instrument.Ex. This model is attractive both for 'retrofitting' existing software as well as providing flexibility to new systems.Ex. To produce a statewide estimate, this framework would need to be scaled to accommodate all public libraries in a particular state.Ex. This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.Ex. I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.Ex. The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.----* adaptar a la música = set to + music.* adaptar a las necesidades de = tailor to + the needs of, gear to + the needs of.* adaptar a las preferencias de Uno = suit + Posesivo + own preferences.* adaptar al cine = adapt to + the screen.* adaptar a una aplicación concreta = harness.* adaptar a una exigencia = tailor to + requirement.* adaptar a una necesidad = time to + need, suit + requirement.* adaptar para la pantalla = adapt to + the screen.* adaptarse = come to + terms with, morph.* adaptarse a = accommodate, comport with, attune to.* adaptarse a las circunstancias = suit + circumstances.* adaptarse al cambio = accommodate to + change, adapt to + change.* adaptarse al entorno = adjust to + environment.* adaptarse a los cambios = flow with + the tides.* adaptarse a los tiempos = change with + the times, move with + the times, keep up with + the times, adapt to + the times.* adaptarse a una aplicación = suit + application.* adaptarse a una función = step up to + role.* adaptarse a una innovación = meet + development.* adaptarse a una necesidad = suit + need.* adaptarse a un formato = meet + format.* adaptarse a un interés = accommodate + interest.* capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.* modificar y adaptar = repackage [re-package], repack.* * *1.verbo transitivo <cortinas/vestido> to alter; < habitación> to convert; <pieza/motor> to adapt; (Inf) to convert2.adaptó la obra al or para el cine — he adapted the play for the screen
adaptarse v pron to adaptadaptarse a algo/+ inf — to adapt to something/-ing
* * *= adapt, customise [customize, -USA], gear (to/toward(s)/for), make + amenable, pitch, bend, fit together, tune, arrange, retrofit, scale, tweak, muck around/about, key + Nombre + to.Ex: Order forms A and B can be adapted for local use.
Ex: The system has to be customised to suit any specific application so that it suits the demands of the microcomputer with which it is being used.Ex: Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex: This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: Each cluster or niche of interests in the end user field will have specific individual needs and innovations will bend information technology to meet them.Ex: The narrative may be unfamiliar in its structure so that they are unsure about the way different elements of the story fit together.Ex: Just as delivery must be tuned to suit the kind of material chosen, so must the language used to tell a story.Ex: A vocal score is a score showing all vocal parts, with accompaniment, if any, arranged for keyboard instrument.Ex: This model is attractive both for 'retrofitting' existing software as well as providing flexibility to new systems.Ex: To produce a statewide estimate, this framework would need to be scaled to accommodate all public libraries in a particular state.Ex: This book offers strategies for high school teachers that provide tools for creating, repairing, and tweaking all the discernible components of teaching.Ex: I have looked at the book and mucked around with the database and using switches but can't see a solution.Ex: The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.* adaptar a la música = set to + music.* adaptar a las necesidades de = tailor to + the needs of, gear to + the needs of.* adaptar a las preferencias de Uno = suit + Posesivo + own preferences.* adaptar al cine = adapt to + the screen.* adaptar a una aplicación concreta = harness.* adaptar a una exigencia = tailor to + requirement.* adaptar a una necesidad = time to + need, suit + requirement.* adaptar para la pantalla = adapt to + the screen.* adaptarse = come to + terms with, morph.* adaptarse a = accommodate, comport with, attune to.* adaptarse a las circunstancias = suit + circumstances.* adaptarse al cambio = accommodate to + change, adapt to + change.* adaptarse al entorno = adjust to + environment.* adaptarse a los cambios = flow with + the tides.* adaptarse a los tiempos = change with + the times, move with + the times, keep up with + the times, adapt to + the times.* adaptarse a una aplicación = suit + application.* adaptarse a una función = step up to + role.* adaptarse a una innovación = meet + development.* adaptarse a una necesidad = suit + need.* adaptarse a un formato = meet + format.* adaptarse a un interés = accommodate + interest.* capaz de adaptarse y superar adversidades = resilient.* modificar y adaptar = repackage [re-package], repack.* * *adaptar [A1 ]vt1 ‹cortinas/vestido› to alter; ‹habitación› to convert; ‹pieza/motor› to adaptadaptaron el dormitorio para usarlo como aula the bedroom was converted into a classroom o for use as a classroomadaptó la obra al or para el cine he adapted the play for the screen2 ( Inf) to convertto adapt adaptar A algo/ + INF to adapt TO sth/ -INGhay que saber adaptarse a las circunstancias you have to learn to adapt to circumstancesun coche que se adapta a cualquier terreno a car which is well suited to any terrainno se adapta a vivir sola she can't adapt to living alone* * *
adaptar ( conjugate adaptar) verbo transitivo ‹cortinas/vestido› to alter;
‹ habitación› to convert;
‹pieza/motor› to adapt;
‹obra/novela› to adapt;
(Inf) to convert
adaptarse verbo pronominal
to adapt;
adaptarse a algo/hacer algo to adapt to sth/doing sth;
adaptar verbo transitivo
1 to adapt: esa obra de teatro fue adaptada al cine, this play was adapted for the screen
2 (ajustar) to adjust
' adaptar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acomodar
- escenificar
English:
adapt
- gear
- suit
- tailor
- customize
* * *♦ vt1. [modificar]un modelo adaptado a condiciones desérticas a model adapted to suit desert conditions;el edificio no ha sido aún adaptado a su nueva función the building still hasn't been modified to suit its new function2. [libro, obra de teatro] to adapt (a for);adaptó la novela al cine she adapted the novel for film o the screen* * *v/t adapt* * *adaptar vt1) modificar: to adapt2) : to adjust, to fit* * *adaptar vb (acomodar) to adapt -
24 amoldar
v.1 to adapt.2 to mold, to adapt, to conform, to fashion.María amolda la arcilla Mary molds the clay.3 to accustom.4 to break in.María amoldó los zapatos al fin Mary broke in her shoes at last.* * *1 to adapt, adjust1 to adapt, adjust (a, to)* * *verbto adapt, adjust* * *1. VT1) (=formar) to mould, mold (EEUU) (a, según on)2) (=ajustar) to adapt (a to)adjust (a to)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to adjust2.amoldarse v pron to adaptamoldarse a un trabajo/una situación — to adjust to a job/a situation
* * *= make + amenable, key + Nombre + to.Ex. This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.Ex. The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.----* amoldarse = fit in/into.* amoldarse a las necesidades de = bend to + the needs of.* amoldarse al deseo de Alguien = bend itself to + Posesivo + will.* * *1.verbo transitivo to adjust2.amoldarse v pron to adaptamoldarse a un trabajo/una situación — to adjust to a job/a situation
* * *= make + amenable, key + Nombre + to.Ex: This flexibility represents an attempt to make the code amenable to use in a variety of different library environments.
Ex: The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.* amoldarse = fit in/into.* amoldarse a las necesidades de = bend to + the needs of.* amoldarse al deseo de Alguien = bend itself to + Posesivo + will.* * *amoldar [A1 ]vtto adjustamoldar los gastos a los ingresos to adjust one's expenditure to (match) one's income, to live within one's meansto adapttardó mucho en amoldarse a su nuevo trabajo he took a long time to get used to o to settle into o to adjust to his new jobestos zapatos todavía no se me han amoldado al pie I haven't worn o broken these shoes in yet* * *
amoldar ( conjugate amoldar) verbo transitivo
to adjust
amoldarse verbo pronominal
to adapt;
amoldarse a algo ‹a un trabajo/una situación› to adjust to sth;
amoldar verbo transitivo to adapt, adjust
' amoldar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acomodar
* * *♦ vt* * *v/t adapt (a to)* * *amoldar vt1) : to mold2) : to adapt, to adjust -
25 anónimo
adj.anonymous, nameless, unidentified, unnamed.m.anonymous letter, anonymous note.* * *► adjetivo1 (desconocido) anonymous2 (sociedad) limited, US incorporated2 (anonimato) anonymity————————2 (anonimato) anonymity* * *(f. - anónima)adj.* * *1.2. SM1) (=anonimato) anonymityconservar o guardar el anónimo — to remain anonymous
2) (=persona) anonymous person3) (=carta) anonymous letter; (=carta maliciosa) poison-pen letter; (=documento) anonymous document; (=obra literaria) unsigned literary work* * *I- ma adjetivo anonymousII* * *= anonymous, anonym, unnamed, incognito, nameless, faceless, hit-and-run, nomen nescio [N.N.].Ex. According to Cutter's definitions, anonymous means 'published without the author's name'; a pseudonym is 'a fictitious name assumed by the author to conceal his identity'.Ex. The introduction defines 'related works' as 'collective biographies, biobibliographies, collections of epitaphs, selected genealogical works, and dictionaries of anonyms and pseudonyms'.Ex. The author examines a case study of a power struggle over a reviewer critique within an unnamed 'Ivy League' university.Ex. Anonymity reflects the desire of an author to remain incognito.Ex. Her most recent collection is a numb poem focused on the nameless slave who saved Oedipus.Ex. Two faceless, 30-inch unisex dolls were designed to represent the child.Ex. But on the other hand, these electronic message boards can have a hit-and-run quality where vitriolic or off-topic comments are posted by contributors hidden in the safety of anonymity.Ex. Nomen nescio, abbreviated to N.N., is used to signify an anonymous or non-specific person.----* Alcohólicos Anónimos = Alcoholics Anonymous.* evaluación anónima = blind review.* obra anónima = anonymous work.* obra anónima clásica = anonymous classic.* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.* sistema de evaluación por pares anónima = double-blind refereeing system.* * *I- ma adjetivo anonymousII* * *= anonymous, anonym, unnamed, incognito, nameless, faceless, hit-and-run, nomen nescio [N.N.].Ex: According to Cutter's definitions, anonymous means 'published without the author's name'; a pseudonym is 'a fictitious name assumed by the author to conceal his identity'.
Ex: The introduction defines 'related works' as 'collective biographies, biobibliographies, collections of epitaphs, selected genealogical works, and dictionaries of anonyms and pseudonyms'.Ex: The author examines a case study of a power struggle over a reviewer critique within an unnamed 'Ivy League' university.Ex: Anonymity reflects the desire of an author to remain incognito.Ex: Her most recent collection is a numb poem focused on the nameless slave who saved Oedipus.Ex: Two faceless, 30-inch unisex dolls were designed to represent the child.Ex: But on the other hand, these electronic message boards can have a hit-and-run quality where vitriolic or off-topic comments are posted by contributors hidden in the safety of anonymity.Ex: Nomen nescio, abbreviated to N.N., is used to signify an anonymous or non-specific person.* Alcohólicos Anónimos = Alcoholics Anonymous.* evaluación anónima = blind review.* obra anónima = anonymous work.* obra anónima clásica = anonymous classic.* sistema de evaluación anónima = double-blind.* sistema de evaluación por pares anónima = double-blind refereeing system.* * *1 ‹carta/obra› anonymousuna obra de autor anónimo a work by an anonymous author2 (normal, no especial) anonymous, unexceptional1 (carta) anonymous letter2 (obra) anonymous work* * *
anónimo◊ -ma adjetivo
anonymous
anónimo,-a
I adjetivo
1 (desconocido) anonymous
2 Com sociedad anónima., public limited company (PLC), US corporation
II m (carta) anonymous letter
' anónimo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
anónima
- negra
- negro
English:
anonymous
- faceless
- nameless
- poison
* * *anónimo, -a♦ adj[libro, obra] anonymous;un comunicante anónimo reivindicó el atentado an anonymous caller claimed responsibility for the attack♦ nm[escrito] anonymous letter; [cuadro] unsigned painting* * *I adj anonymousII m poison pen letter* * *anónimo, -ma adj: anonymous♦ anónimamente adv* * *anónimo adj anonymous -
26 arrecife de coral
(n.) = barrier reef, coral reefEx. The book focuses on the barrier reef off the coast of Belize.Ex. This article presents a brief case study of the use geographic information systems in the integration of various types of data for the management of the Buccoo coral reef off Tobago in the Caribbean.* * *(n.) = barrier reef, coral reefEx: The book focuses on the barrier reef off the coast of Belize.
Ex: This article presents a brief case study of the use geographic information systems in the integration of various types of data for the management of the Buccoo coral reef off Tobago in the Caribbean.* * *coral reef -
27 auténtico
adj.authentic, legitimate, real, true.* * *► adjetivo1 authentic, genuine, real* * *(f. - auténtica)adj.1) authentic2) genuine* * *ADJ1) (=legítimo) authentic; [persona] genuinedías de auténtico calor — days of real heat, really hot days
2) * (=estupendo) great *, brilliant ** * *- ca adjetivob) <interés/cariño/persona> genuinec) <pesadilla/catástrofe> (delante del n) real (before n)* * *= authentic, bona fide, genuine, true [truer -comp., truest -sup.], kosher, funky [funkier -comp., funkiest -sup.], actual.Ex. These names are not the authentic names of these peoples.Ex. Booksellers were forbidden to retail new books, other than bona fide remainders, at less than list prices, under threat of being black-listed and refused further supplies.Ex. A general paper may be irrelevant to a specialist but of genuine value to someone seeking a brief introduction to a field peripheral to their main interest.Ex. The Concise AACR2 by Michael Gorman is not a true abridged edition of the full edition, but rather a rewritten distillation of the essential rules and principles.Ex. Some mammals, such as pigs, have a cloven hoof but are not considered kosher because they do not meet other criteria.Ex. The scarf can be knit with pockets at the end to keep their hands toasty or trimmed with bobbles for a funky look.Ex. It presents a case study based on an actual situation which arose between the chief librarian of a public library and the library janitor.----* auténtica leyenda = living legend.* auténtico mito = living legend.* de un modo auténtico = authentically.* el auténtico = the real McCoy.* no auténtico = unauthentic.* un auténtico infierno = a living hell.* * *- ca adjetivob) <interés/cariño/persona> genuinec) <pesadilla/catástrofe> (delante del n) real (before n)* * *= authentic, bona fide, genuine, true [truer -comp., truest -sup.], kosher, funky [funkier -comp., funkiest -sup.], actual.Ex: These names are not the authentic names of these peoples.
Ex: Booksellers were forbidden to retail new books, other than bona fide remainders, at less than list prices, under threat of being black-listed and refused further supplies.Ex: A general paper may be irrelevant to a specialist but of genuine value to someone seeking a brief introduction to a field peripheral to their main interest.Ex: The Concise AACR2 by Michael Gorman is not a true abridged edition of the full edition, but rather a rewritten distillation of the essential rules and principles.Ex: Some mammals, such as pigs, have a cloven hoof but are not considered kosher because they do not meet other criteria.Ex: The scarf can be knit with pockets at the end to keep their hands toasty or trimmed with bobbles for a funky look.Ex: It presents a case study based on an actual situation which arose between the chief librarian of a public library and the library janitor.* auténtica leyenda = living legend.* auténtico mito = living legend.* de un modo auténtico = authentically.* el auténtico = the real McCoy.* no auténtico = unauthentic.* un auténtico infierno = a living hell.* * *auténtico -caA1 ‹cuadro› genuine, authentic; ‹perla/piel› real; ‹documento› authentic2 ‹interés/cariño› genuine; ‹persona› genuine3 ‹pesadilla/catástrofe› ( delante del n) real ( before n)el resultado es un auténtico desastre the result is an absolute o a complete o a real disasteruna auténtica multitud se dio cita frente al banco a huge o real crowd gathered opposite the bank* * *
Del verbo autenticar: ( conjugate autenticar)
autentico es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
autenticó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
autenticar
auténtico
autenticar ( conjugate autenticar) verbo transitivo
auténtico◊ -ca adjetivo
‹perla/piel› real;
‹ documento› authentic
auténtico,-a adjetivo authentic
' auténtico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
auténtica
- calvario
- galimatías
- infierno
- parásita
- parásito
- pendón
- pestiño
- portento
- querubín
- rompecabezas
- verdad
- verdadera
- verdadero
English:
absolute
- aggravating
- authentic
- deep-rooted
- dope
- drip
- genius
- genuine
- hick
- misery
- ordeal
- positive
- predicament
- real
- right
- trial
- true-born
- unadulterated
- veritable
- bona fide
- indeed
- true
* * *auténtico, -a adj1. [cuadro] genuine;[diamante] real; [documento] authentic2. [persona] genuine;[sentimiento] genuine, realeso es un auténtico disparate that's completely crazy;fue un auténtico desastre it was a total disaster* * *adj authentic* * *auténtico, -ca adj: authentic♦ auténticamente adv* * *auténtico adj1. (no falso) genuine / authentic2. (no sintético) real -
28 cara a cara
face to face* * *= face-to-face [face to face], face-to-face [face to face], double-faced, head-to-head, confrontational, one-on-one, eyeball-to-eyeball, eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation, in personEx. This may help to improve the service librarians can give face to face with clients.Ex. This may help to improve the service librarians can give face to face with clients.Ex. Information desks should be sited near the library entrance, be multi-staffed, designed for double-faced seating and easy use of microfilm readers and AV materials.Ex. The database will compete head-to-head with other information providers by making information freely available on the Internet.Ex. The authors report on a case study that highlights the problems of applying such a confrontational method in an Eastern culture, such as Hong Kong.Ex. The one-on-one training pattern predominates and is effective at this institution where education in the singular is stressed.Ex. Last night the Israeli prime minister announced that after nine days of eyeball-to-eyeball negotiations, he'd had enough and was going home.Ex. For Miller, though, two decades of eyeball-to-eyeball confrontations with the new chairman are proof enough.Ex. Telephone reference services have become problematic in recent years due to increased volume of patron demand, both in person and on the telephone.* * *= face-to-face [face to face], face-to-face [face to face], double-faced, head-to-head, confrontational, one-on-one, eyeball-to-eyeball, eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation, in personEx: This may help to improve the service librarians can give face to face with clients.
Ex: This may help to improve the service librarians can give face to face with clients.Ex: Information desks should be sited near the library entrance, be multi-staffed, designed for double-faced seating and easy use of microfilm readers and AV materials.Ex: The database will compete head-to-head with other information providers by making information freely available on the Internet.Ex: The authors report on a case study that highlights the problems of applying such a confrontational method in an Eastern culture, such as Hong Kong.Ex: The one-on-one training pattern predominates and is effective at this institution where education in the singular is stressed.Ex: Last night the Israeli prime minister announced that after nine days of eyeball-to-eyeball negotiations, he'd had enough and was going home.Ex: For Miller, though, two decades of eyeball-to-eyeball confrontations with the new chairman are proof enough.Ex: Telephone reference services have become problematic in recent years due to increased volume of patron demand, both in person and on the telephone. -
29 cocina a leña
(n.) = wood-burning stoveEx. A case study is then presented of the technology information and communication associated with the project 'making a smokeless wood-burning stove'.* * *(n.) = wood-burning stoveEx: A case study is then presented of the technology information and communication associated with the project 'making a smokeless wood-burning stove'.
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30 cocina de leña
(n.) = wood-burning stoveEx. A case study is then presented of the technology information and communication associated with the project 'making a smokeless wood-burning stove'.* * *(n.) = wood-burning stoveEx: A case study is then presented of the technology information and communication associated with the project 'making a smokeless wood-burning stove'.
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31 conserje
f. & m.1 doorman(of school, ministry).2 janitor, hall porter, super, superintendent.3 custodian, school's janitor.4 hotel's receptionist, receptionist.5 janitress.* * *1 (portero) porter; (de hotel) hall porter2 (encargado) caretaker* * *SMF [de facultad] ≈ head porter; [de colegio] ≈ janitor; [de hotel] hall porter; [de edificio oficial, museo] caretaker* * *masculino y femeninoa) ( de establecimiento público) superintendent (AmE), caretaker (BrE)b) ( de colegio) custodian (AmE), caretaker (BrE)c) ( de hotel) receptionist* * *= janitor, doorman [doormen, -pl.].Ex. It presents a case study based on an actual situation which arose between the chief librarian of a public library and the library janitor, and offer 4 different views as to how the situation could have been managed.Ex. He somehow kept his head above water as a doorman at a bar and as a nightman at a slaughterhouse.* * *masculino y femeninoa) ( de establecimiento público) superintendent (AmE), caretaker (BrE)b) ( de colegio) custodian (AmE), caretaker (BrE)c) ( de hotel) receptionist* * *= janitor, doorman [doormen, -pl.].Ex: It presents a case study based on an actual situation which arose between the chief librarian of a public library and the library janitor, and offer 4 different views as to how the situation could have been managed.
Ex: He somehow kept his head above water as a doorman at a bar and as a nightman at a slaughterhouse.* * *3 (de un hotel) receptionist* * *
conserje sustantivo masculino y femenino
conserje m (en una escuela, etc) janitor, caretaker
(en un edificio público) caretaker
(en un hotel) receptionist
(en un bloque de edificios) doorman
' conserje' also found in these entries:
English:
concierge
- janitor
- caretaker
* * *conserje nmf1. [de bloque de viviendas] Br caretaker, US superintendent, US supervisor2. [de colegio, ministerio] doorman, Br porter3. [de hotel] concierge* * *m/f superintendent, super fam, Brcaretaker* * *conserje nmf: custodian, janitor, caretaker* * *conserje n1. (de edificio) porter2. (de escuela) caretaker -
32 cultura oriental
(n.) = Eastern cultureEx. The authors report on a case study that highlights the problems of applying such a confrontational method in an Eastern culture, such as Hong Kong.* * *(n.) = Eastern cultureEx: The authors report on a case study that highlights the problems of applying such a confrontational method in an Eastern culture, such as Hong Kong.
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33 decepcionado
adj.disappointed, choked.past part.past participle of spanish verb: decepcionar.* * *1→ link=decepcionar decepcionar► adjetivo1 disappointed* * *(f. - decepcionada)adj.* * *ADJ disappointed* * *- da adjetivo disappointedestar decepcionado con algo/de alguien — to be disappointed with something/somebody
* * *= disheartened.Ex. This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.* * *- da adjetivo disappointedestar decepcionado con algo/de alguien — to be disappointed with something/somebody
* * *= disheartened.Ex: This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.
* * *decepcionado -dadisappointed estar decepcionado con algo to be disappointed with sth* * *
Del verbo decepcionar: ( conjugate decepcionar)
decepcionado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
decepcionado
decepcionar
decepcionado◊ -da adjetivo
disappointed;
estar decepcionado con algo/de algn to be disappointed with sth/sb
decepcionar ( conjugate decepcionar) verbo transitivo
to disappoint;
la película me decepcionó I was disappointed with the movie
decepcionado,-a adjetivo disappointed
decepcionar verbo transitivo to disappoint
' decepcionado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
decepcionada
- desilusionado
English:
disappointed
- dissatisfied
- bit
- get
* * *decepcionado, -a adjdisappointed;estoy muy decepcionado con su comportamiento I'm very disappointed by his behaviour* * *adj disappointed* * *decepcionado adj disappointed -
34 departamento de ventas
sales department* * *(n.) = sales team, sales departmentEx. The author presents a case study that focuses upon the sales team of a manufacturing company.Ex. The new process facilitates gathering information for the sales department.* * *(n.) = sales team, sales departmentEx: The author presents a case study that focuses upon the sales team of a manufacturing company.
Ex: The new process facilitates gathering information for the sales department.* * *sales sg (department) -
35 descorazonado
adj.1 depressed, dejected, dispirited.2 disheartened, hopeless, broken-hearted, heartbroken.past part.past participle of spanish verb: descorazonar.* * *ADJ discouraged, disheartened* * *= disheartened, despondent, hopeless, broken-hearted.Ex. This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.Ex. Perhaps those who come from the smaller nations feel even more despondent about their plight.Ex. This article discusses the pre-revolutionary shortage of books on agriculture economy in 1913, and how existing books only discussed the miserable, hopeless life of the peasants.Ex. When we feel broken-hearted it is all too easy to wallow in the emptiness and pain and forget that as with everything in life this too shall pass.* * *= disheartened, despondent, hopeless, broken-hearted.Ex: This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.
Ex: Perhaps those who come from the smaller nations feel even more despondent about their plight.Ex: This article discusses the pre-revolutionary shortage of books on agriculture economy in 1913, and how existing books only discussed the miserable, hopeless life of the peasants.Ex: When we feel broken-hearted it is all too easy to wallow in the emptiness and pain and forget that as with everything in life this too shall pass.* * *descorazonado, -a adjdisheartened* * *descorazonado, -da adj: disheartened, discouraged -
36 desilusionado
adj.disillusioned, choked, disappointed, disenchanted.past part.past participle of spanish verb: desilusionar.* * *1→ link=desilusionar desilusionar► adjetivo1 disappointed, disillusioned, disheartened* * *ADJ disillusionedte veo muy desilusionado con la boda — you seem very disillusioned with o unexcited about the wedding
* * *- da adjetivo ( decepcionado) disappointeddesilusionado con algo/alguien — disappointed with something/somebody
* * *= disheartened, disillusioned, deflated.Ex. This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.Ex. 'I better go in,' Leforte muttered, a wearied, disillusioned expression coming over her pallid features.Ex. The two deflated employees exchanged looks and slipped quietly out of the room.----* sentirse desilusionado = become + chagrined.* * *- da adjetivo ( decepcionado) disappointeddesilusionado con algo/alguien — disappointed with something/somebody
* * *= disheartened, disillusioned, deflated.Ex: This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.
Ex: 'I better go in,' Leforte muttered, a wearied, disillusioned expression coming over her pallid features.Ex: The two deflated employees exchanged looks and slipped quietly out of the room.* sentirse desilusionado = become + chagrined.* * *desilusionado -da1 (decepcionado) disappointed desilusionado CON algo/algn disappointed WITH sth/sbestoy bastante desilusionado contigo I'm rather disappointed in o with you2 (sin ilusiones) disillusionedestán desilusionados con los socialistas they are disillusioned with the socialistsestá desilusionada de la vida she's disillusioned with life* * *
Del verbo desilusionar: ( conjugate desilusionar)
desilusionado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
desilusionado
desilusionar
desilusionado◊ -da adjetivo ( decepcionado) disappointed
desilusionar ( conjugate desilusionar) verbo transitivo
to disappoint
desilusionarse verbo pronominal ( decepcionarse) to be disappointed;
( perder las ilusiones) to become disillusioned
desilusionar verbo transitivo to disappoint, disillusion
' desilusionado' also found in these entries:
English:
disappointed
- disenchanted
- jaundiced
- be
- upset
* * *desilusionado, -a adj1. [sin ilusiones] disillusioned2. [decepcionado] disappointed;estar desilusionado con algo to be disappointed with sth;estoy muy desilusionado contigo I'm very disappointed with o in you;está muy desilusionado con la política he's very disillusioned with politics* * *adj disappointed -
37 desmoralizado
adj.demoralized, discouraged, corrupt.past part.past participle of spanish verb: desmoralizar.* * *ADJ demoralized* * *= disheartened, dispirited.Ex. This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.Ex. The text around the rim of the teacup, from Marcel Proust, reads: ' Dispirited after a dreary day, with the prospect of a depressing morrow'.* * *= disheartened, dispirited.Ex: This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.
Ex: The text around the rim of the teacup, from Marcel Proust, reads: ' Dispirited after a dreary day, with the prospect of a depressing morrow'.* * *desmoralizado, -a adjdemoralized* * *adj demoralized -
38 desmotivado
adj.discouraged, browned-off, spiritless, unenthusiastic.past part.past participle of spanish verb: desmotivar.* * *ADJ unmotivated, lacking motivation* * *- da adjetivo demotivated* * *= disheartened, unmotivated, demotivated.Ex. This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.Ex. An unmotivated employee does not perform as well as a motivated employee.Ex. Are professionally qualified staff more likely to be demotivated by the inability to apply their skills than para-professional staff?.----* desmotivados, los = disheartened, the.* * *- da adjetivo demotivated* * *= disheartened, unmotivated, demotivated.Ex: This paper describes a case study where a proposal by the city manager to cut the budget of the public library by 40% has left the library director very disheartened.
Ex: An unmotivated employee does not perform as well as a motivated employee.Ex: Are professionally qualified staff more likely to be demotivated by the inability to apply their skills than para-professional staff?.* desmotivados, los = disheartened, the.* * *desmotivado -dademotivated* * *desmotivado, -a adjlacking in motivation -
39 enfocar
v.1 to focus (imagen, objetivo).Ella centró su atención en la luz She centered her attention on the light.2 to shine on.3 to approach, to look at (tema, asunto).4 to address, to focus on, to speak to.* * *1 to focus, focus on, get into focus2 (luz) to shine a light on3 figurado (problema etc) to focus on, approach, look at\bien enfocado,-a (fotografía) in focusmal enfocado,-a (fotografía) out of focus* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (Fot) to focus (a, sobre on)2) [+ cuestión, problema] to consider, look at2.VISee:* * *verbo transitivo1) (con cámara, telescopio) to focus on2)a) (Fot, Ópt) <telescopio/cámara> to focusb) <tema/asunto> to approach, look at* * *= key + Nombre + to.Ex. The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.----* enfocarse = focus.* * *verbo transitivo1) (con cámara, telescopio) to focus on2)a) (Fot, Ópt) <telescopio/cámara> to focusb) <tema/asunto> to approach, look at* * *= key + Nombre + to.Ex: The case study found that children do have the ability to use a classification scheme that is keyed to their developmental level.
* enfocarse = focus.* * *enfocar [A2 ]vtA ‹imagen/persona› (con una cámara) to focus onlos enfocaron con los faros del coche they shone the headlights on themB2 ‹tema/asunto› to approach, look atenfocaron el problema desde otro punto de vista they looked at o considered o approached the problem from a different viewpoint, they chose a different approach to the problem* * *
enfocar ( conjugate enfocar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹objeto/persona› (con cámara, prismáticos) to focus on;
2
enfocar verbo transitivo
1 (una cámara, un proyector) to focus: Pedro, enfoca a Mónica, Pedro, focus on Mónica
2 (un problema, un asunto) to approach: lo enfocaré de otra manera, I'll put it another way
3 (con un haz de luz) to shine a light on
' enfocar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encarar
English:
focus
- train
- zoom in
- approach
- pan
* * *♦ vt1. [para dar nitidez] [imagen] to get in focus;[objetivo, aparato] to focus;enfócanos bien make sure you get us in focus;enfocó su cámara y disparó she focused her camera and took the shot2. [dirigir la cámara hacia] to focus on3. [iluminar] [sujeto: luz, foco] to shine on;[sujeto: persona] to shine a light on;enfocaron el avión con los reflectores they caught the plane in the searchlights4. [tema, asunto] to approach, to look at;lo enfocaré de otro modo I'll approach it from a different angle♦ vito focus;enfocar hacia algo/alguien [sujeto: cámara] to focus on sth/sb;[sujeto: luz] to shine on sth/sb* * *v/t2 fig: asunto look at, consider* * *enfocar {72} vt1) : to focus (on)2) : to consider, to look at* * *enfocar vb1. (lente, cámara) to focus2. (imagen, persona) to focus on4. (problema) to approach / to look at -
40 explotación
f.exploitation, profiteering.* * *1 (gen) exploitation2 (de terreno) cultivation, farming3 (de industria) running, operating4 (de recursos) tapping, exploitation5 peyorativo (abuso) exploitation\explotación agrícola farmexplotación forestal forestryexplotación minera mine* * *noun f.exploitation, development* * *SF1) (=uso) [de recursos, riquezas] exploitation; [de planta] running, operation; [de mina] workinggastos de explotación — operating costs, operating expenses
explotación a cielo abierto — opencast working, opencast mining, strip mining (EEUU)
2) (=uso excesivo) exploitation* * *1)a) (de tierra, mina) exploitation, working; ( de negocio) running, operationgastos de explotación — running o operating costs
b) ( instalaciones)2) ( de trabajador) exploitation* * *= exploitation, tapping, mining.Ex. Thus, the subject approach is extremely important in the access to and the exploitation of information, documents and data.Ex. Those alternatives call for the tapping of new pools of potential students: high school graduates who are nonattenders; college dropouts; transfer students from two-year colleges; adults.Ex. This article is a case study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear fuels.----* de explotación = exploitative.* explotación comercial = commercial exploitation.* explotación de canteras = quarrying.* explotación de menores = child labour.* explotación forestal = logging.* explotación infantil = child labour.* * *1)a) (de tierra, mina) exploitation, working; ( de negocio) running, operationgastos de explotación — running o operating costs
b) ( instalaciones)2) ( de trabajador) exploitation* * *= exploitation, tapping, mining.Ex: Thus, the subject approach is extremely important in the access to and the exploitation of information, documents and data.
Ex: Those alternatives call for the tapping of new pools of potential students: high school graduates who are nonattenders; college dropouts; transfer students from two-year colleges; adults.Ex: This article is a case study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear fuels.* de explotación = exploitative.* explotación comercial = commercial exploitation.* explotación de canteras = quarrying.* explotación de menores = child labour.* explotación forestal = logging.* explotación infantil = child labour.* * *A1 (de la tierra) exploitation, working; (de una mina) exploitation, working; (de un negocio) running, operationuna mina en explotación a working minela explotación de los recursos naturales the exploitation o tapping of natural resourcesgastos de explotación running o operating costs2(instalaciones): explotaciones petrolíferas oil installationsuna explotación agrícola a farmCompuesto:(actividad) strip mining ( AmE), opencast mining ( BrE); (mina) strip mine ( AmE), opencast mine ( BrE)B (de un trabajador) exploitationla explotación del hombre por el hombre the exploitation of man by his fellow man* * *
explotación sustantivo femenino
( de negocio) running, operation
explotación sustantivo femenino
1 (de una persona) exploitation
2 Agr cultivation (of land)
(de una granja) farming
3 (de un recurso) exploitation, working
' explotación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
concesión
- hacendada
- hacendado
- finca
- huerta
- plantación
English:
development
- exploitation
- operating
- running costs
- tapping
- trading loss
- trading profit
- battery
* * *explotación nf1. [acción] [de recursos] exploitation;[de fábrica, negocio] running, operation; [de yacimiento] mining; [agrícola] farming; [de petróleo] drilling;tiene el negocio en régimen de explotación he has the business on lease;explotación forestal forestry2. [de niños, trabajadores] exploitation;campaña contra la explotación infantil campaign against child labourexplotación agropecuaria arable and livestock farm;explotación ganadera livestock farm;explotación minera mine;explotación petrolífera oilfield* * *f2 de negocio running, operation3 de trabajador exploitation* * *explotación nf, pl - ciones1) : exploitation2) : operation, running
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