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21 ángel
m.1 angel, religious messenger.2 innocent man.3 Ángel.4 angel, angel investor, risk-capital initial investor.* * *1 angel\ángel caído fallen angeltener ángel to be charmingángel custodio/de la guarda guardian angel* * *noun m.* * *SM1) angelpasó un ángel — [silencio] there was a sudden silence; [en charla] there was a lull in the conversation
ángel custodio, ángel de la guarda — guardian angel
2) (=gracia)tener ángel — to have charm, be very charming
* * *a) (Relig) angelpobre angelito — poor little darling; caer
b) ( encanto) charm* * *= angel.Ex. The woodcuts represent a procession headed by an angel, the first martyrs, the cross, Christ in a triumphal chariot, with saints immediately behind.----* ángel de la guarda = guardian angel.* angeles de la guarda = guardian angel, guardian angel.* ángel rebelde = rebel angel.* cabello de ángel = angelica.* salto del ángel = swan dive.* UCLA (Universidad de California en Los Angeles) = UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles).* * *a) (Relig) angelpobre angelito — poor little darling; caer
b) ( encanto) charm* * *= angel.Ex: The woodcuts represent a procession headed by an angel, the first martyrs, the cross, Christ in a triumphal chariot, with saints immediately behind.
* ángel de la guarda = guardian angel.* angeles de la guarda = guardian angel, guardian angel.* ángel rebelde = rebel angel.* cabello de ángel = angelica.* salto del ángel = swan dive.* UCLA (Universidad de California en Los Angeles) = UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles).* * *1 ( Relig) angelcanta como los (propios) ángeles he sings like an angelque sueñes con los angelitos sweet dreamsmuchas gracias, eres un ángel thank you very much, you're an angelse ha caído, pobre ángel or angelito he's fallen over, poor thing o poor little darling2 (encanto) charmtiene mucho ángel she's very charming o she has a lot of charmCompuestos:fallen angelguardian angel● ángel guardián or de la guardaguardian angelavenging angel* * *
ángel sustantivo masculinoa) (Relig) angel;
ángel guardián or de la guarda guardian angel;
pobre angelito poor little darling
ángel sustantivo masculino angel
ángel de la guarda, guardian angel
' ángel' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
batuta
- cabello
- cielo
- guarda
- primor
- serafín
- sol
- angelito
- monada
English:
angel
- angel food cake
- angel hair pasta
- guardian
- dear
* * *ángel nm1. [ser espiritual] angel;como los ángeles: canta como los ángeles she has a divine voice, she sings like an angel;ha pasado un ángel don't all talk at once! [after lull in conversation]ángel caído fallen angel;ángel custodio guardian angel;ángel de la guarda guardian angel2. [persona buena] angel;¡eres un ángel! you're an angel!* * *m angel;* * *ángel nm: angel* * *ángel n angel -
22 desangelado
adj.insipid, dull.* * *► adjetivo1 insipid, lacking in charm* * *ADJ1) [lugar] soulless2) [persona] charmless, dull, unattractive* * ** * ** * *desangelado -da‹cuarto/calle› devoid of charm, soulless; ‹persona› lacking in charm, charmless* * *desangelado, -a adj1. [casa, barrio, ciudad] soulless;[acto, celebración] dull, uninspiring2. [persona] charmless* * ** * *desangelado, -da adj: dull, lifeless -
23 duende
f. & m.goblin, elf, ghost, fairy.m.1 imp, goblin (personaje).2 charm (encanto).* * *1 (espíritu travieso) goblin, elf2 (encanto) charm, magic* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=elfo) goblin, elf2) (=niño travieso) imp3) (=encanto) magic4) (Inform) gremlin* * *a) ( en cuentos) goblin, impb) ( espíritu) spirit ( which inhabits a house or room)c) (encanto, magia)* * *= leprechaun, goblin, troll.Nota: Criatura mítica escadinava.Ex. At our library in Minnesota we have clearly identified material that deals with mudpies, leprechauns, senior power, red power, the Chinese New Year, prisoners' rights, and workers' control.Ex. The game 'Memory for Goblins' has been developed primarily for use in the assessment of working memory.Ex. Like evil trolls guarding the gates, the copyright controllers are trying to hold sway over our actions and create walled gardens around knowledge repositories.* * *a) ( en cuentos) goblin, impb) ( espíritu) spirit ( which inhabits a house or room)c) (encanto, magia)* * *= leprechaun, goblin, troll.Nota: Criatura mítica escadinava.Ex: At our library in Minnesota we have clearly identified material that deals with mudpies, leprechauns, senior power, red power, the Chinese New Year, prisoners' rights, and workers' control.
Ex: The game 'Memory for Goblins' has been developed primarily for use in the assessment of working memory.Ex: Like evil trolls guarding the gates, the copyright controllers are trying to hold sway over our actions and create walled gardens around knowledge repositories.* * *1 (en cuentos) goblin, imp2 (espíritu) spirit ( which inhabits a house or room)3(encanto, magia): un pueblo con duende a magical o an enchanting villageun cantante que tiene duende a singer who has a certain magic about him o who has a certain magical quality* * *
duende sustantivo masculino
duende sustantivo masculino
1 (ser fantástico) goblin, elf
2 (gracia, atractivo) magic, charm: este bailarín tiene mucho duende, this dancer has a lot of charisma
' duende' also found in these entries:
English:
goblin
- leprechaun
* * *duende nm1. [personaje] imp, goblin2. [espíritu] spirit;una casa habitada por duendes a house haunted by spirits3. [encanto] charm, magical quality;toca muy bien pero le falta duende he plays very well but he lacks that indefinable something;un bailaor con mucho duende a dancer with a magical quality;Granada tiene mucho duende Granada is a truly magical place* * *m1 imp2 cualidad magic;tener duende have a magical quality* * *duende nm1) : elf, goblin2) encanto: magic, charmuna bailarina que tiene duende: a dancer with a certain magic* * * -
24 hechizar
v.1 to cast a spell on.2 to bewitch, to captivate.3 to charm, to bewitch, to cast a spell on, to voodoo.Su delicadeza encanta a Ricardo Her daintiness enchants Richard.* * *1 (embrujar) to bewitch, cast a spell on2 figurado (cautivar) to charm, bewitch* * *verb1) to bewitch2) charm* * *VT1) (=embrujar) to bewitch, cast a spell on2) (=cautivar) to fascinate, charm, enchant* * *verbo transitivoa) brujo to cast a spell on, bewitchb) ( cautivar) to captivate* * *= enchant, weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, bewitch, entrance.Ex. The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex. These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex. The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex. In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex. Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.* * *verbo transitivoa) brujo to cast a spell on, bewitchb) ( cautivar) to captivate* * *= enchant, weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, bewitch, entrance.Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.
Ex: These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex: The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex: In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex: Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.* * *hechizar [A4 ]vt1 «brujo» to cast a spell on, bewitch2 (cautivar) to captivatequedó hechizado por sus encantos he was captivated by her charms, he fell under her spell* * *
Multiple Entries:
hechizar
hechizar algo
hechizar ( conjugate hechizar) verbo transitivo
hechizar verbo transitivo
1 (con magias y maleficios) to cast a spell on
2 fig (encandilar, cautivar) to bewitch, charm
' hechizar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embrujar
English:
bewitch
- enchant
- spell
* * *hechizar vt1. [echar un maleficio] to cast a spell on2. [encantar] to bewitch, to captivate;hechizó al público con su voz she bewitched o captivated the audience with her wonderful voice* * *v/t figbewitch, captivate* * *hechizar {21} vt1) embrujar: to bewitch2) cautivar: to charm -
25 amuleto de la suerte
lucky charm* * *(n.) = good luck charmEx. Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.* * *(n.) = good luck charmEx: Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.
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26 cautivar
v.1 to capture.2 to captivate, to enchant.Su belleza cautivó a Pedro Her beauty captivated Peter.3 to be captivating.Tanta belleza cautiva So much beauty is captivating.4 to be delighted to.Me cautiva oír ópera I am delighted to listen to opera.5 to be delighted by.Me cautivan tus ocurrencias I am delighted by your remarks.* * *1 to take prisoner, capture* * *verb* * *VT1) (=hacer prisionero a) (Mil) to capture, take prisoner2) (=hechizar) to captivate* * ** * *= captivate, enthral [enthrall, -USA], charm, mesmerise [mesmerize, -USA], beguile, enchant, capture + the imagination, bewitch, entrance, smite.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado smote, participio smitten. Usado comúnmente con este sentido la voz pasiva y seguido de la partícula with y también a veces by.Ex. This article suggests a number of titles which can be relied on to captivate the young reader and arouse enthusiasm for further exploration of the world of books.Ex. If one encounters a young patron who is an animal lover, the recommendation of a book such as Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' may enthrall him or her.Ex. We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex. The article is entitled 'Have librarians become mesmerised by information technology?'.Ex. Beguiling as the show is, it perhaps lacks major impact because it has taken elements from lacework and painting in such a way as to avoid the fundamental challenges of both.Ex. The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex. This paper describes how a middle grade school teacher uses a core list of books to capture the imagination of his students and to encourage them to write honestly about their lives.Ex. In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex. Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.Ex. It's hard to imagine a red-blooded man anywhere in the world who could look at her and not be ' smitten' with her.----* cautivar al mundo = make + a big noise in the world.* * ** * *= captivate, enthral [enthrall, -USA], charm, mesmerise [mesmerize, -USA], beguile, enchant, capture + the imagination, bewitch, entrance, smite.Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado smote, participio smitten. Usado comúnmente con este sentido la voz pasiva y seguido de la partícula with y también a veces by.Ex: This article suggests a number of titles which can be relied on to captivate the young reader and arouse enthusiasm for further exploration of the world of books.
Ex: If one encounters a young patron who is an animal lover, the recommendation of a book such as Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' may enthrall him or her.Ex: We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex: The article is entitled 'Have librarians become mesmerised by information technology?'.Ex: Beguiling as the show is, it perhaps lacks major impact because it has taken elements from lacework and painting in such a way as to avoid the fundamental challenges of both.Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex: This paper describes how a middle grade school teacher uses a core list of books to capture the imagination of his students and to encourage them to write honestly about their lives.Ex: In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex: Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.Ex: It's hard to imagine a red-blooded man anywhere in the world who could look at her and not be ' smitten' with her.* cautivar al mundo = make + a big noise in the world.* * *cautivar [A1 ]vt1 (atraer) to captivatelo cautivó con su sonrisa she captivated him with her smile, he was captivated by her smile2 ( ant) (hacer prisionero) to capture* * *
cautivar ( conjugate cautivar) verbo transitivo ( atraer) to captivate
cautivar verbo transitivo
1 to capture, take prisoner
2 figurado (fascinar) to captivate
' cautivar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arrebatar
- hechizar
- magnetizar
- subyugar
- atraer
- seducir
English:
wow
- beguile
- bewitch
- captivate
- charm
- enchant
- enthrall
- mesmerize
* * *cautivar vt1. [seducir] to captivate, to enchant;su simpatía me cautiva I find her friendly manner quite captivating2. [apresar] to capture* * *v/t figcaptivate* * *cautivar vthechizar: to captivate, to charm -
27 consistir
v.to consist, to lie.* * *1 (estribar) to lie (en, in), consist (en, in)2 (estar formado) to consist (en, of)* * *VI1)• consistir en — (=componerse de) to consist of
este periódico consiste en varias secciones fijas — this newspaper is made up of various regular sections
2)• consistir en (=ser) —
el secreto o truco consiste en añadir un poco de vino — the secret lies in adding a little wine
¿en qué consiste el trabajo? — what does the job involve o entail?
¿en qué consiste para ti la democracia? — what does democracy mean for you?
su política consiste en decir cosas impresionantes — his policy consists of saying things to impress
* * *verbo intransitivo1) ( expresando composición)en eso consistía todo su vocabulario/su capital — that was the full extent of his vocabulary/his capital
2)a) ( expresando naturaleza)consistir en algo: ¿en qué consiste el juego? what does the game involve?; consistir en + inf — to involve o entail -ing
b) ( radicar)* * *----* consistir en = consist of, lie (in), take + the form of, come in + the form of.* * *verbo intransitivo1) ( expresando composición)en eso consistía todo su vocabulario/su capital — that was the full extent of his vocabulary/his capital
2)a) ( expresando naturaleza)consistir en algo: ¿en qué consiste el juego? what does the game involve?; consistir en + inf — to involve o entail -ing
b) ( radicar)* * ** consistir en = consist of, lie (in), take + the form of, come in + the form of.* * *consistir [I1 ]viA (expresando composición) consistir EN algo to consist OF sthel mobiliario consistía en una cama y unos estantes para libros the furniture consisted of a bed and some bookshelvesen eso consistía todo su vocabulario that was the full extent of his vocabularyen eso consiste todo su capital that's the sum total of his capitalB1 (expresando naturaleza) consistir EN algo:¿en qué consiste el juego? what does the game involve?consistir EN + INF to involve o entail -INGel trabajo consiste en traducir artículos de periódicos the job involves o entails translating newspaper articles2 (radicar) consistir EN algo to lie IN sthen eso consiste su gracia that is what gives it its charm, that is where its charm liesel secreto consiste en usar aceite de oliva the secret is to use olive oil, the secret lies o consists in using olive oil* * *
consistir ( conjugate consistir) verbo intransitivoa) ( expresando composición) consistir en algo to consist of sth;
b) ( expresando naturaleza):◊ ¿en qué consiste el juego? what does the game involve?;
consistir en hacer algo to involve o entail doing sthc) ( radicar) consistir en algo to lie in sth;
consistir verbo intransitivo
1 (radicar) to lie [en, in]: el secreto consiste en no dejar de remover, the secret is not to stop stirring
2 (estar formado) to consist [en, of]: la cena consistió en pollo y embutidos, the dinner consisted of chicken and sausages
' consistir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
residir
English:
consist
* * *consistir vi1.consistir en [ser, componerse de] to consist of;la oferta consiste en una impresora y un escáner the offer consists of a printer and a scanner;¿en qué consiste su problema? what exactly is your problem?;¿en qué consiste esta revisión médica? what does this medical involve?;su tarea consiste en atender el teléfono her job simply involves o entails answering the phone2.consistir en [radicar, basarse en] to lie in, to be based on;su encanto consiste en su diseño its appeal lies in the design;el secreto consiste en añadir un chorro de vino the secret lies in adding a dash of wine* * *v/i consist (en of)* * *consistir vi1)consistir en : to consist of2)consistir en : to lie in, to consist in* * *consistir vb to consist -
28 donaire
m.1 wit.2 grace, elegance, charm, gentleness.* * *1 (gracia) grace, elegance2 (soltura de cuerpo) poise3 (chiste) wisecrack, witticism* * *SM1) [al hablar] wit2) [al moverse] grace, elegance3)* * *a) (liter) ( en los movimientos) grace, gracefulnessb) (liter) ( en la expresión)* * *= panache.Ex. It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.* * *a) (liter) ( en los movimientos) grace, gracefulnessb) (liter) ( en la expresión)* * *= panache.Ex: It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.
* * *1 ( liter) (en los movimientos) grace, gracefulnessse mueve con mucho donaire she moves very gracefully2 ( liter)(en la expresión): está escrito con donaire y soltura it is written with great charm and fluencyse dirigió al público con su habitual gracia y donaire he addressed the public with his usual wit and flair* * *
donaire sustantivo masculino poise, charm, grace
* * *donaire nmLiterario1. [al expresarse] wit;contestó con mucho donaire he replied wittily2. [al andar, moverse] grace;bailaban con gran donaire they danced very gracefully* * ** * *donaire nm1) garbo: grace, poise2) : witticism -
29 embrujo
m.curse, spell (maleficio).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: embrujar.* * *1 spell, charm2 figurado (fascinación) fascination, attraction* * *SM1) (=acto) bewitching2) (=maldición) curse3) (=ensalmo) spell, charmel embrujo de la Alhambra — the enchantment o magic of the Alhambra
* * *b) (encanto, atractivo) magic, enchantment* * *b) (encanto, atractivo) magic, enchantment* * *1 (hechizo) spell; (maleficio) curse2 (encanto, atractivo) magic, enchantment* * *
Del verbo embrujar: ( conjugate embrujar)
embrujo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
embrujó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
embrujar
embrujo
embrujar ( conjugate embrujar) verbo transitivo
embrujo sustantivo masculino
( maleficio) curse
embrujar verbo transitivo to bewitch: esa mujer embrujó a Juan con su sonrisa, that woman captivated Juan with her smile
embrujo sustantivo masculino
1 (hechizo mágico) spell, charm
2 (encanto) attraction, charm
' embrujo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embrujar
- hechizo
- sortilegio
* * *embrujo nm1. [hechizo] curse, spell2. [atractivo] magic, charm* * *m tb figenchantment* * *embrujo nm: spell, curse -
30 encantar
v.1 to bewitch, to cast a spell on.La bruja encantó a Allan The witch put a spell on Allan.2 to like very much, to like, to be keen on.Me encantan las flores I like flowers very much.3 to love to, to be delighted to.Me encanta cantar I love to sing.4 to like it.Me encanta I like it.5 to delight, to enchant, to charm.Mis palabras encantaron a Ricardo My words enchanted=delighted Richard.Su delicadeza encanta a Ricardo Her daintiness enchants Richard.6 to be pleasing to everybody.El pollo frito encanta Fried chicken is pleasing to everybody.* * *1 (hechizar) to cast a spell on, bewitch* * *verb1) to delight, charm2) enchant, bewitch3) love* * *1.VI [con complemento personal] to loveme encantan las flores — I adore o love flowers
me encantaría que vinieras — I'd be delighted if you come, I'd love you to come
2.VT to cast a spell on o over, bewitch* * *1.verbo intransitivo (+ me/te/le etc)2.me encantó la obra — I loved o I thoroughly enjoyed the play
encantar vt to cast o put a spell on, bewitch* * *1.verbo intransitivo (+ me/te/le etc)2.me encantó la obra — I loved o I thoroughly enjoyed the play
encantar vt to cast o put a spell on, bewitch* * *encantar11 = love, relish, thrill, get off on, love + every minute of it, get + a buzz from, get + a kick, catch + Posesivo + fancy, take + a fancy to, take + a shine to, take + a liking to, smite, be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.Ex: All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.
Ex: They all relish a fast paced working environment, rapid change and constant challenges to traditional notions of what a library and library work should be.Ex: The abundance of information on the World Wide Web has thrilled some, but frightened others.Ex: She sounds like she enjoys having people under her thumb and gets off on the whole control thing.Ex: I loved every minute of it and it made me see just how poverty stricken Jamaica really is!.Ex: How anyone can get a buzz from laying into someone is beyond me; it's not nice to see it happen - too many times have I seen people beaten up over nothing.Ex: I get a kick when I'm on my racing bike, and when I have my skates on it's out of this world.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex: He is a collector who wants to form a collection by making his own paintings of pictures he has taken a fancy to in other people's houses.Ex: She took a shine to Sheldon, and before he knows what has happened, the misanthropic physicist finds himself with a girlfriend.Ex: He quickly took a liking to American clothing stores and acquired a taste for fast-food restaurants.Ex: It's hard to imagine a red-blooded man anywhere in the world who could look at her and not be ' smitten' with her.Ex: She will be tickled pink with these French ticklers.Ex: Obviously I' m chuffed to bits that I'm getting so many visitors and that the word's getting out.Ex: The critics are divided but Rolf Harris says he's thrilled to bits with the finished product.* encantaría = would + love to.* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.encantar22 = charm, enchant, weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, bewitch.Ex: We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.
Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex: These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex: The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex: In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.* * *encantar [A1 ]vi(+ me/te/le etc):me encantó la obra I loved o I thoroughly enjoyed the playme encanta como habla I love the way he talksme encantaría que me acompañaras I'd love o I'd really like you to come with me, it would be lovely if you could come with me■ encantarvtto cast o put a spell on, bewitch* * *
encantar ( conjugate encantar) verbo intransitivo (+ me/te/le etc):◊ me encantó la obra I loved o I really enjoyed the play;
me encantaría que me acompañaras I'd love you to come with me
verbo transitivo
to cast o put a spell on, bewitch
encantar
I vi (gustar mucho) to love: les encanta viajar, they love travelling
su manera de recitar encantó al público, the audience were enraptured by his recital ➣ Ver nota en love
II vt (embrujar) to bewitch, cast o put a spell on
' encantar' also found in these entries:
English:
captivate
- charm
- delight
- enchant
- entrance
* * *encantar vtle encanta ir al cine he loves going to the cinema;¡me encanta! I love it/him/her!;me encantaría asistir, pero tengo otros compromisos I'd love to go, but I've got other things on2. [embrujar] to bewitch, to cast a spell on* * *v/t:me/le encanta I love/he loves it;me encanta el chocolate I love chocolate* * *encantar vt1) : to enchant, to bewitch2) : to charm, to delightme encanta esta canción: I love this song* * *encantar vb1. (gustar mucho) to love -
31 lindo
adj.pretty, adorable, cute, darling.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: lindar.* * *► adjetivo1 pretty, nice, lovely\de lo lindo familiar a great deal* * *1. adv. 2. (f. - linda)adj.1) cute2) lovely3) pretty* * *1. ADJ esp LAm1) (=bonito) nice, lovely, prettyun lindo coche — a nice car, a fine car
2) iró fine, pretty3) (=excelente) fine, excellent, first-ratejugaron de lo lindo — they played fantastically, they played a first-rate game
2.ADV LAm nicely, well3.SM ( Hist) fop* * *I- da adjetivoese vestido te queda muy lindo — (AmL) you look very nice in that dress
2) (esp AmL) ( agradable) <gesto/detalle> nicees una persona tan linda! — she's such a lovely person; gente III 1)
de lo lindo — (fam)
IInos reímos de lo lindo — we laughed till we cried
adverbio (AmL) <cantar/bailar> beautifullyse siente lindo — (Méx) it feels wonderful
* * *= cute [cuter -comp., cutest -sup.], dinky [dinkier -comp., dinkiest -sup.], darling, beautiful, comely [comelier -comp., comeliest -sup.], handsome [handsomer -comp., handsomest -sup.].Ex. Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.Ex. This dinky pink handbag is ideal for day or evening use.Ex. Anyhow, family -- including my darling niece and nephew, who were a little bit off their oats when I arrived.Ex. The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.Ex. He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.Ex. All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.----* divertirse de lo lindo = have + a ball.* funcionar de lo lindo = work like + a charm, go like + a charm.* lo lindo = cuteness.* sacudir de lo lindo = knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* * *I- da adjetivoese vestido te queda muy lindo — (AmL) you look very nice in that dress
2) (esp AmL) ( agradable) <gesto/detalle> nicees una persona tan linda! — she's such a lovely person; gente III 1)
de lo lindo — (fam)
IInos reímos de lo lindo — we laughed till we cried
adverbio (AmL) <cantar/bailar> beautifullyse siente lindo — (Méx) it feels wonderful
* * *= cute [cuter -comp., cutest -sup.], dinky [dinkier -comp., dinkiest -sup.], darling, beautiful, comely [comelier -comp., comeliest -sup.], handsome [handsomer -comp., handsomest -sup.].Ex: Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.
Ex: This dinky pink handbag is ideal for day or evening use.Ex: Anyhow, family -- including my darling niece and nephew, who were a little bit off their oats when I arrived.Ex: The store was gutted and rebuilt, according to his specifications, into a beautiful, modern facility, decorated in vibrant hues and furnished with the latest Herman Miller offerings.Ex: He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.Ex: All these novels are about young women meeting handsome men, at first disliking them and then discovering that they love them, with the inescapable 'happy ending' which means matrimony in these cases.* divertirse de lo lindo = have + a ball.* funcionar de lo lindo = work like + a charm, go like + a charm.* lo lindo = cuteness.* sacudir de lo lindo = knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* * *A (bonito) ‹bebé› cute, sweet; ‹casa/canción› lovelyes muy linda de cara she has a very pretty faceese vestido te queda muy lindo ( AmL); that dress looks lovely on you, you look very nice in that dressB ( esp AmL) (agradable) ‹gesto/detalle› nicela fiesta estuvo lindísima it was a wonderful partyfue una linda ceremonia it was a beautiful ceremonyun viaje lindísimo por Bolivia y Perú a wonderful trip through Bolivia and Peru¡qué lindo sería poder ir contigo! it would be wonderful to be able to go with you!¡es una persona tan linda! she's such a lovely persontrabajamos de lo lindo we worked like crazy ( colloq)nos reímos de lo lindo we laughed till we criednos divertimos de lo lindo we had a great time, we had a ball ( colloq), we had a whale of a time ( colloq)( AmL) beautifullycanta muy lindo he sings beautifullyse siente lindo ( Méx); it feels wonderful* * *
Del verbo lindar: ( conjugate lindar)
lindo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
lindó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
lindar
lindo
lindar ( conjugate lindar) verbo intransitivo lindo con algo ( limitar) to adjoin sth;
( aproximarse a) to border on sth, verge on sth
lindo 1◊ -da adjetivo
1 ( bonito) ‹ bebé› cute, sweet;
‹casa/canción› lovely;
‹ cara› pretty
2 (esp AmL) ( agradable) ‹gesto/detalle› nice;
‹fiesta/viaje› wonderful;
‹ ceremonia› beautiful;◊ ¡es una persona tan linda! she's such a lovely person;
de lo lindo (fam): nos divertimos de lo lindo we had a great time
lindo 2 adverbio (AmL) ‹cantar/bailar› beautifully;◊ se siente lindo (Méx) it feels wonderful
lindar verbo intransitivo to border [ con, on]
lindo,-a
I adj (bonito) pretty: es un gato muy lindo, it's a lovely cat
II adv LAm (bien) nicely
♦ Locuciones: de lo lindo, a great deal: cotilleamos de lo lindo, we gossiped to our heart's content
' lindo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bonita
- bonito
- linda
- lindeza
- maja
- majo
- qué
English:
cute
- lovely
- nice
- pretty
* * *lindo, -a♦ adj[agradable] nice;tu hermana es muy linda your sister's very pretty;hace un día muy lindo it's a lovely day;es la ciudad más linda que vi it's the most beautiful city I've ever seen2. Compde lo lindo a great deal;nos reímos de lo lindo we laughed ourselves silly;lloraba de lo lindo she was crying her eyes out;sufrimos de lo lindo we suffered badly♦ advAm very well, beautifully;dibuja muy lindo he draws very well o beautifully;baila muy lindo she's a lovely dancer* * *adj lovely;de lo lindo a lot, a great deal* * *lindo adv1) : beautifully, wonderfullycanta lindo tu mujer: your wife sings beautifully2)de lo lindo : a lot, a great deallos zancudos nos picaban de lo lindo: the mosquitoes were biting away at uslindo, -da adj1) bonito: pretty, lovely2) mono: cute* * * -
32 maravilla
f.1 marvel, wonder.es una maravilla it's wonderfula las mil maravillas, de maravilla wonderfullydecir maravillas de alguien/algo to praise somebody/something to the skieshacer maravillas to do o work wondersuna maravilla de niño/coche/carretera a wonderful o marvelous child/car/roadvenir de maravilla to be just the thing o ticket2 morning glory.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: maravillar.* * *1 wonder, marvel■ ¡qué maravilla de reloj! what a wonderful watch!2 (pasta) semolina\a las mil maravillas wonderfully wellde maravilla wonderfullydecir maravillas de algo/alguien to sing the praises of something/somebodyhacer maravillas to do wondersvenir de maravilla to be just the thing, be perfect* * *noun f.marvel, wonder* * *SF1) (=prodigio) wonder¡qué maravilla de tiempo tenemos! — what wonderful weather we're having!
el concierto fue una maravilla — the concert was wonderful, it was a wonderful concert
•
hacer maravillas — to work wonders•
las siete maravillas del mundo — the seven wonders of the world- a maravillael horno funciona a las mil maravillas — the oven works wonderfully (well) o beautifully o marvellously
representa a maravilla ese tipo de poesía — he is a wonderful o marvellous exponent of that type of poetry
siempre nos hemos llevado de maravilla — we've always got on like a house on fire * o wonderfully (well) o marvellously
-¿cómo te va con el coche nuevo? -¡de maravilla! — "how are you getting on with the new car?" - "really well!" o "great!"
2) (=asombro) amazement3) (Bot) (=caléndula) marigold; (=enredadera) morning glory; Chile (=girasol) sunflower* * *1) (portento, prodigio) wonderlas maravillas de la tecnología moderna — the wonders o marvels of modern technology
la catedral/mi secretaria es una verdadera maravilla — the cathedral/my secretary is absolutely wonderful o marvelous
a las mil maravillas — marvelously
se llevan a las mil maravillas — they get on marvelously
todo salió a las mil maravillas — everything turned out beautifully o marvelously
hacer maravillas — to work wonders
2) ( asombro) amazement3) (Bot) marigold* * *= wonder, marvel.Ex. It probably is unnecesary to take the time to recount the uses and wonders of this country's most prominent booktrade journal.Ex. It is a marvel to think that this is the place a few years back thought to be irretrievably gone to rack and ruin.----* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* Alicia en el País de las Maravillas = Alice in Wonderland.* de maravilla = wonderfully, marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* funcionar a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, work like + a charm, go like + a charm.* hablar maravillas de = praise.* hacer maravillas = work + wonders.* ir a las mil maravillas = go + great guns, go from + strength to strength, grow from + strength to strength, be fine and dandy.* ir todo de maravilla = come up + roses.* llevarse a las mil maravillas con + Nombre = get on with + Nombre + swimmingly.* llevarse a las mis maravillas = get along/on + like a house on fire.* maravilla de la naturaleza = natural wonder.* maravilla del mundo = wonder of the world.* marchar a las mil maravillas = go + great guns, grow from + strength to strength, be fine and dandy.* marchar a las mis maravillas = go from + strength to strength.* país de las maravillas = wonderland.* salir a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* Siete Maravillas del Mundo, las = Seven Wonders of the World, the.* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* * *1) (portento, prodigio) wonderlas maravillas de la tecnología moderna — the wonders o marvels of modern technology
la catedral/mi secretaria es una verdadera maravilla — the cathedral/my secretary is absolutely wonderful o marvelous
a las mil maravillas — marvelously
se llevan a las mil maravillas — they get on marvelously
todo salió a las mil maravillas — everything turned out beautifully o marvelously
hacer maravillas — to work wonders
2) ( asombro) amazement3) (Bot) marigold* * *= wonder, marvel.Ex: It probably is unnecesary to take the time to recount the uses and wonders of this country's most prominent booktrade journal.
Ex: It is a marvel to think that this is the place a few years back thought to be irretrievably gone to rack and ruin.* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* Alicia en el País de las Maravillas = Alice in Wonderland.* de maravilla = wonderfully, marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* funcionar a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, work like + a charm, go like + a charm.* hablar maravillas de = praise.* hacer maravillas = work + wonders.* ir a las mil maravillas = go + great guns, go from + strength to strength, grow from + strength to strength, be fine and dandy.* ir todo de maravilla = come up + roses.* llevarse a las mil maravillas con + Nombre = get on with + Nombre + swimmingly.* llevarse a las mis maravillas = get along/on + like a house on fire.* maravilla de la naturaleza = natural wonder.* maravilla del mundo = wonder of the world.* marchar a las mil maravillas = go + great guns, grow from + strength to strength, be fine and dandy.* marchar a las mis maravillas = go from + strength to strength.* país de las maravillas = wonderland.* salir a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* Siete Maravillas del Mundo, las = Seven Wonders of the World, the.* venir de maravilla = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* * *A (portento, prodigio) wonderlas siete maravillas del mundo the seven wonders of the worldlas maravillas de la tecnología moderna the wonders o marvels of modern technologyla catedral es una verdadera maravilla the cathedral is absolutely wonderful o marvelousvolvió del viaje contando maravillas he came back from his trip quite delighted with the way it had goneborda que es una maravilla she embroiders beautifullymi secretaria es una maravilla my secretary is absolutely wonderful¡qué maravilla de niño! se ha portado como un santo what a lovely child!, he's behaved like an angela las mil maravillas: nos atendieron a las mil maravillas they were extremely kind to ustodo salió a las mil maravillas everything turned out beautifully o wonderfully o marvelouslyde maravilla wonderfullyse lleva de maravilla con él she gets on wonderfully (well) with himahora funciona de maravilla it works beautifully nowcocina de maravilla he is a wonderful o marvelous cookme vino de maravilla it came at just the right time, it was just what I neededhacer maravillas to work wondersB (asombro) amazementpara maravilla de todos to everyone's amazementC ( Bot) marigold* * *
Del verbo maravillar: ( conjugate maravillar)
maravilla es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
maravilla
maravillar
maravilla sustantivo femenino
1 (portento, prodigio) wonder;
mi secretaria es una verdadera maravilla my secretary is absolutely wonderful;
a las mil maravillas marvelously;
de maravilla wonderfully;
hacer maravillas to work wonders
2 (Bot) marigold
maravillar ( conjugate maravillar) verbo transitivo
to amaze, astonish
maravillarse verbo pronominal
to be amazed o astonished;
maravillase DE algo/algn to marvel at sth/sb
maravilla sustantivo femenino marvel, wonder: es una maravilla de persona, he's a wonderful person
no es la maravilla, pero es acogedor, it isn't marvellous, but it is cosy
las maravillas de la naturaleza/técnica, the wonders of Nature/Science
♦ Locuciones: de maravilla/a las mil maravillas, marvellously
hablar/decir maravillas de alguien/algo, to praise sb/sthg
hacer maravillas, to work wonders
¡qué maravilla!, how wonderful!
maravillar verbo transitivo to amaze, astonish: me maravilla lo mal que habla, I'm astonished at how badly she speaks
' maravilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
maravillar
- andar
- encanto
- prodigio
- sentar
English:
bomb
- dream
- famously
- marvel
- wonder
- love
- marigold
- wonderfully
* * *maravilla nf1. [cosa maravillosa] marvel, wonder;una maravilla de niño/carretera a wonderful o marvellous child/road;¡qué maravilla de lugar! what a wonderful place!;las siete maravillas del mundo the Seven Wonders of the World;es una maravilla it's wonderful;canta que es una maravilla she a wonderful singer;nos han contado maravillas sobre esa película we've heard wonderful things about that movie o Br film;decir maravillas de algo/alguien to praise sth/sb to the skies;hacer maravillas to do o work wonders;a las mil maravillas, de maravilla: cocina a las mil maravillas o [m5] de maravilla he's an absolutely wonderful cook;se llevan de maravilla they get on brilliantly;venir de maravilla to be just the thing o ticket;esta sartén viene de maravilla para freír huevos this pan is excellent for frying eggs;su ayuda me vino de maravilla her help was an absolute godsend2. [admiración] amazement;su actuación causó maravilla her performance was amazing3. [planta compuesta] calendula, pot marigold4. [planta trepadora] morning glory* * *f1 ( portento) marvel, wonder;de maravilla marvelously, Br marvellously, wonderfully;a las mil maravillas marvelously, wonderfully2 BOT marigold* * *maravilla nf1) : wonder, marvela las mil maravillas: wonderfully, marvelouslyhacer maravillas: to work wonders2) : marigold* * *maravilla n wonder -
33 salero
m.1 saltcellar (container).2 salt shaker, saltshaker, salt pot, salt-cellar.3 wit, charm, grace.* * *1 (recipiente) saltcellar, US salt shaker2 (lugar) salt warehouse* * *SM1) [de mesa] salt cellar, salt shaker (EEUU)2) (=almacén) salt store3) [de persona] (=ingenio) wit; (=encanto) charm; (=atractivo) sex appeal, allure4) (Agr) salt lick* * *1) ( recipiente) salt shaker (AmE), saltcellar (BrE)2) (fam) ( gracia)3) (Méx) ( persona)* * *= salt shaker, saltcellar [salt cellar], panache.Ex. The appearance of a cafeteria worker to re-fill the salt and pepper shakers tilted her out of her fantasy.Ex. The author analyses three pieces found in the Museum of the Hermitage at Saint Petersburg: 2 cups, a hexagonal saltcellar and a trihedral saltcellar.Ex. It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.* * *1) ( recipiente) salt shaker (AmE), saltcellar (BrE)2) (fam) ( gracia)3) (Méx) ( persona)* * *= salt shaker, saltcellar [salt cellar], panache.Ex: The appearance of a cafeteria worker to re-fill the salt and pepper shakers tilted her out of her fantasy.
Ex: The author analyses three pieces found in the Museum of the Hermitage at Saint Petersburg: 2 cups, a hexagonal saltcellar and a trihedral saltcellar.Ex: It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.* * *B ( fam)(gracia): tiene mucho salero contando chistes he's so funny when he starts telling jokes¡qué salero tienes bailando! you're a really stylish dancer! ( colloq)yo estoy de salero en (medio de) su discusión they're arguing and I'm (the) pig in the middle* * *
salero sustantivo masculino
1 ( recipiente) salt shaker (AmE), saltcellar (BrE)
2 (fam) ( gracia):
( bailando) to be stylish
salero sustantivo masculino
1 (para poner la sal) saltcellar, US salt shaker
2 fam (desenfado, gracejo) wittiness, sparkle: esa niña tiene mucho salero cuando baila, this girl dazzles when she dances
' salero' also found in these entries:
English:
saltcellar
- salt
- shaker
* * *salero nm1. [recipiente] salt cellar, US salt shaker[garbo] verve;con Juan nos reímos siempre, tiene mucho salero Juan always makes us laugh, he's very witty;baila con mucho salero she dances with great verve;cuenta chistes con salero she's really good at telling jokes* * *m1 recipiente salt cellar2 figwit* * *salero nm1) : saltshaker2) : wit, charm* * *salero n salt cellar -
34 charme
[ʃarm]masculino charm* * *[ʃarm]masculino charm* * */ʃarm/charmuna chica con charme a charming girl* * *
charme /ʃarm/ sustantivo masculino
charm
-
35 chulería
f.1 boastfulness, fanfare, raffishness, fanfaronade.2 boastful act.* * *1 familiar (jactancia) bragging, swaggering* * *SF1) (=encanto) natural charm, winning ways2) (=vulgaridad) commonness, vulgarity3) (=bravuconada)4) * (=cosa bonita)me he comprado una chulería de camiseta — I've bought a really nice o gorgeous T-shirt
* * ** * *= bluster, bluff.Ex. Listen to what is said, and judge whether it reflects real knowledge or just pretense or bluster.Ex. The most dramatic way to spot a bluff is to look your opponent in the eye and attempt to sense his fear.* * ** * *= bluster, bluff.Ex: Listen to what is said, and judge whether it reflects real knowledge or just pretense or bluster.
Ex: The most dramatic way to spot a bluff is to look your opponent in the eye and attempt to sense his fear.* * *1 (bravata) threata mí no me vengas con chulerías don't you threaten me ( colloq)2 (fanfarronería) bragging¡no te andes con chulerías! that's enough of your bragging!, stop bragging o boasting!* * *chulería nftratan al nuevo profesor con mucha chulería they really try it on with the new teacher;lo de no presentarse a la reunión fue una chulería del director the fact that the manager didn't turn up at the meeting just shows how superior he thinks he is to everyone else2. [salero] charm, winning ways* * *f bragging -
36 fascinar
v.1 to fascinate.me fascinan Klee y Kandinsky I love o adore Klee and KandinskyEl fuego fascina a Buck Fire fascinates Buck.Mi vestido fascina My dress fascinates.La música fascina a Ricardo Music fascinates Richard.2 to be delighted to, to love to.Me fascina bailar I am delighted to dance.3 to be delighted with, to love.Me fascina la luna llena I am delighted with the full moon.* * *1 to fascinate, captivate* * *verb* * *VT to fascinate, captivate* * *1.verbo intransitivo (fam) (+ me/te/le etc)2.¿te gusta? - sí, me fascina — do you like him? - yes, I like him a lot
fascinar vt to fascinate, captivate* * *= fascinate, relish, mesmerise [mesmerize, -USA], enchant, charm, rivet, enthral [enthrall, -USA], love + every minute of it, entrance, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex. Classification fascinated him and he devoted his entire life to its study.Ex. They all relish a fast paced working environment, rapid change and constant challenges to traditional notions of what a library and library work should be.Ex. The article is entitled 'Have librarians become mesmerised by information technology?'.Ex. The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex. We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex. According to this reporter, news is not solely information that shocks and rivets but a reflection of people's chosen lifestyles and the effects those choices have on us.Ex. If one encounters a young patron who is an animal lover, the recommendation of a book such as Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' may enthrall him or her.Ex. I loved every minute of it and it made me see just how poverty stricken Jamaica really is!.Ex. Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.----* fascinar a = hold + fascination for.* * *1.verbo intransitivo (fam) (+ me/te/le etc)2.¿te gusta? - sí, me fascina — do you like him? - yes, I like him a lot
fascinar vt to fascinate, captivate* * *= fascinate, relish, mesmerise [mesmerize, -USA], enchant, charm, rivet, enthral [enthrall, -USA], love + every minute of it, entrance, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex: Classification fascinated him and he devoted his entire life to its study.
Ex: They all relish a fast paced working environment, rapid change and constant challenges to traditional notions of what a library and library work should be.Ex: The article is entitled 'Have librarians become mesmerised by information technology?'.Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex: We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex: According to this reporter, news is not solely information that shocks and rivets but a reflection of people's chosen lifestyles and the effects those choices have on us.Ex: If one encounters a young patron who is an animal lover, the recommendation of a book such as Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' may enthrall him or her.Ex: I loved every minute of it and it made me see just how poverty stricken Jamaica really is!.Ex: Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* fascinar a = hold + fascination for.* * *fascinar [A1 ]vi1 ( fam)(encantar): ¿te gusta? — sí, me fascina do you like him? — yes, I like him a lot o ( colloq) I'm mad about himme fascina ir a la playa I love going to the beach2(interesar): me fascinó ese programa I found that program fascinating o really interesting■ fascinarvtto fascinate, captivate* * *
fascinar ( conjugate fascinar) verbo intransitivo (fam):
me fascina viajar I love travelling
verbo transitivo
to fascinate, captivate
fascinar verbo transitivo to fascinate: le fascina el arte medieval, medieval art fascinates her
' fascinar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cautivar
- subyugar
- embrujar
- hipnotizar
- seducir
English:
fascinate
- intrigue
- rivet
* * *fascinar vtto fascinate;me fascina Klee I love o adore Klee;me fascina con su belleza I find her stunningly beautiful;su conferencia me fascinó I found her lecture fascinating* * *v/t fascinate* * *fascinar vt1) : to fascinate2) : to charm, to captivate* * *fascinar vb to fascinate -
37 gancho
m.1 hook (garfio).como le eche el gancho al que me ha robado la bici… (informal) just wait till I wait my hands on whoever stole my bike… (peninsular Spanish)2 decoy (cómplice) (de timador).3 clothes hanger.4 barker.5 layup.6 pothook.7 safety-pin.8 paperclip, paper clip.9 hairpin.10 hookshot.11 branch.12 buddy, mate.13 clasp.* * *1 hook2 (para ropa) peg3 (cayado) shepherd's crook4 familiar (atractivo) attractiveness, charm5 familiar (compinche de un estafador) bait, decoy6 (en boxeo) hook7 (en baloncesto) hook shot\echar el gancho a alguien familiar to hook somebodytener gancho familiar to be attractive, have charm* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=garfio) hook; [de árbol] stump; (Agr) shepherd's crookgancho de remolque — towing hook, trailer hitch
3) * (=atractivo sexual) sex appeal; (=atractivo popular) pulling power4) [de timador] accomplice5) (Boxeo) (=golpe) hook7) And lady's saddle* * *1) ( garfio) hookhacerle gancho a alguien con alguien — (CS fam) to set somebody up with somebody (colloq)
ir de gancho — (Col) to walk along arm in arm
2)a) ( clip) paperclip; ( de patitas) paper fastenerb) ( horquilla) hairpinc) (Andes) ( imperdible) safety pind) (AmL) ( para la ropa) hanger3)a) (fam) (para atrapar, seducir) baitb) (fam) ( atractivo)4)a) ( en boxeo) hookb) ( en baloncesto) hook shot* * *= hook, clip, peg, draw, teaser, loss-leader, panache.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. Some vertical storage chests utilize wooden rods to which the maps are attached and others use clips or pegs.Ex. Some vertical storage chests utilize wooden rods to which the maps are attached and others use clips or pegs.Ex. The draw of earning up to 30 pounds per cadaver without risking life or limb proved too tempting for some of the more barbarous resurrectionists, however, leading them to commit murder.Ex. The Internet is the ideal place to offer the ' teaser' -- the 'hot' item or service which leads consumers in to buy the other products offered by the company.Ex. The Internet is the ideal place to offer the ' loss-leader,' the item or service offered cheap, in the hope that consumers will investigate and buy the others.Ex. It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.----* alfiler de gancho = safety pin.* gancho para el remolque = tow-bar [towbar].* tener gancho = be engaging.* * *1) ( garfio) hookhacerle gancho a alguien con alguien — (CS fam) to set somebody up with somebody (colloq)
ir de gancho — (Col) to walk along arm in arm
2)a) ( clip) paperclip; ( de patitas) paper fastenerb) ( horquilla) hairpinc) (Andes) ( imperdible) safety pind) (AmL) ( para la ropa) hanger3)a) (fam) (para atrapar, seducir) baitb) (fam) ( atractivo)4)a) ( en boxeo) hookb) ( en baloncesto) hook shot* * *= hook, clip, peg, draw, teaser, loss-leader, panache.Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.
Ex: Some vertical storage chests utilize wooden rods to which the maps are attached and others use clips or pegs.Ex: Some vertical storage chests utilize wooden rods to which the maps are attached and others use clips or pegs.Ex: The draw of earning up to 30 pounds per cadaver without risking life or limb proved too tempting for some of the more barbarous resurrectionists, however, leading them to commit murder.Ex: The Internet is the ideal place to offer the ' teaser' -- the 'hot' item or service which leads consumers in to buy the other products offered by the company.Ex: The Internet is the ideal place to offer the ' loss-leader,' the item or service offered cheap, in the hope that consumers will investigate and buy the others.Ex: It is a richly documented, smoothly narrated, and lavishly illustrated study by a historian who knows his stuff and tells it with panache.* alfiler de gancho = safety pin.* gancho para el remolque = tow-bar [towbar].* tener gancho = be engaging.* * *A (garfio) hookgancho de carnicero butcher's hooklos ganchos de la cortina the curtain hooksLorena me va a hacer gancho con su hermano Lorena is going to set me up with her brother ( colloq)ir de gancho ( Col); to walk along arm in armB2 (horquilla — abierta) hairpin; (— cerrada) bobby pin ( AmE), hairgrip ( BrE); (pasador) barrette ( AmE), hairslide ( BrE)3 (Andes, Ven) (imperdible) safety pinCompuesto:( Col) safety pinC1 ( fam) (para atrapar, seducir) bait2 ( fam)(atractivo): un hombre con mucho gancho a very attractive manes una película que tiene gancho the movie's a real crowd puller, the movie has great drawing powerun artista que tiene gancho an artist who enjoys great popularity o who has a lot of popular appealD (en boxeo) hookE (en baloncesto) hook shotF (AmC, Andes, Méx) (colgador) hangerG ( Chi) (de un árbol) branch* * *
gancho sustantivo masculino
1
2
gancho sustantivo masculino
1 hook
2 fam (gracia, encanto) charm
3 (cómplice de un estafador) bait, decoy
(de la policía) stool-pigeon
4 LAm (para el pelo) hairpin
' gancho' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enganchar
- reclamo
- alfiler
- colgar
- percha
English:
hang
- hook
- clip
- hanger
- hooked
- on
- peg
- safety
* * *gancho nm1. [garfio] hook;[de percha] peg; Esp Famechar el gancho a alguien: como le eche el gancho al que me ha robado la bici… just wait till I get my hands on whoever stole my bike…2. [cómplice] [de timador] decoy3. Fam [atractivo]esa chica tiene mucho gancho that girl is quite something o can really turn heads;tiene gancho como relaciones públicas she has a real gift for public relations;uno de los ganchos del proyecto es su bajo coste one of the big plusses of the project is its low cost4. [en baloncesto] hook5. [en boxeo] hook;gancho de izquierda/derecha left/right hook6. Andes, CAm, Méx, Ven [percha] hanger7. Col, Ven [pinza] Br (clothes) peg, US clothespin8. Andes, CAm, Méx [horquilla] hairpin9. Bol, Col [imperdible] safety pin12. RP [para papeles] staplesi te gusta mi prima, te hago gancho if you fancy my cousin, I'll try to fix you up with her;las madres les hicieron gancho their mothers tried to get them together* * *m1 hook2 L.Am., Arg fig famsex-appeal;tener gancho fam3 L.Am.hacer gancho ( ayudar) lend a hand4 L.Am. ( grapa) staple5 L.Am. ( percha) coat hanger* * *gancho nm1) : hook2) : clothes hanger3) : hairpin, bobby pin* * *gancho n (instrumento) hook -
38 sal
f.1 salt (cooking & chemistry).sal común o de cocina cooking saltsal gema rock saltsal marina sea saltsal de mesa table salt2 wit (gracia).es la sal de la vida it's one of the little things that makes life worth living3 charm (garbo).4 misfortune, bad luck. ( Central American Spanish, Carib, Mexican Spanish)echar la sal a alguien to put a jinx on somebody5 piquancy, liveliness, salt, spice.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: salir.* * *1→ link=salir salir————————1 salt1 smelling salts\echar sal a algo to add salt to somethingla sal de la vida figurado the spice of lifesal de cocina cooking saltsal de frutas fruit salts pluralsal fina table saltsal gema rock saltsal gorda coarse saltsales de baño bath salts* * *noun f.* * *ISF1) (Culin, Quím) saltsal común — kitchen salt, cooking salt
sal de cocina — kitchen salt, cooking salt
sal de eno — CAm fruit salts, liver salts
sal gorda — kitchen salt, cooking salt
2) [de persona] (=gracia) wit; (=encanto) charm3) LAm (=mala suerte) misfortune, piece of bad luckII* * *I1) (Coc) saltcaerle (la) sal a alguien — (Méx fam)
le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa — she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the house
echarle la sal a alguien — (Méx fam) to put a jinx on somebody
la sal de la tierra — the salt of the earth
2) (Quím) salt3) (fam) (gracia, chispa)IIesa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas — her witty o funny way of telling stories
* * *= salt.Ex. Some subjects have both common and technical names, e.g. salt or sodium chloride.----* camión que esparce sal en las carreteras = gritter.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* grano de sal = grain of salt.* minas de sal = saltworks.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* poner sal = salt.* sabor a sal = saltiness.* sal de ajo = garlic salt.* sal de la tierra = salt of the earth.* sal de mesa = table salt.* sal de roca = rock salt.* sales de baño = bath salts.* sal fina = table salt.* sal gema = rock salt.* sal gorda = kitchen salt, cooking salt, coarse salt.* sal gruesa = rock salt, cooking salt, kitchen salt, coarse salt.* sal marina = sea salt.* * *I1) (Coc) saltcaerle (la) sal a alguien — (Méx fam)
le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa — she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the house
echarle la sal a alguien — (Méx fam) to put a jinx on somebody
la sal de la tierra — the salt of the earth
2) (Quím) salt3) (fam) (gracia, chispa)IIesa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas — her witty o funny way of telling stories
* * *= salt.Ex: Some subjects have both common and technical names, e.g. salt or sodium chloride.
* camión que esparce sal en las carreteras = gritter.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* grano de sal = grain of salt.* minas de sal = saltworks.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* poner sal = salt.* sabor a sal = saltiness.* sal de ajo = garlic salt.* sal de la tierra = salt of the earth.* sal de mesa = table salt.* sal de roca = rock salt.* sales de baño = bath salts.* sal fina = table salt.* sal gema = rock salt.* sal gorda = kitchen salt, cooking salt, coarse salt.* sal gruesa = rock salt, cooking salt, kitchen salt, coarse salt.* sal marina = sea salt.* * *sal1A ( Coc) saltéchale or ponle una pizca de sal add a pinch of saltmantequilla sin sal unsalted buttercaerle (la) sal a algn ( Méx fam): le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the housela sal de la tierra the salt of the earthCompuestos:common saltgarlic saltcooking salttable salt● sal finatable salt● sal gemarock saltA ( Coc) cooking salt(CS) cooking saltsea saltiodized salt( fam); life, sparkla música flamenca le puso un poco de sal y pimienta a la fiesta the flamenco music added a bit of spark o life to the partyle falta un poco de sal y pimienta she has no spark o life about her¡qué sal y pimienta con la que bailan! they're such lively dancers!B ( Quím) saltCompuestos:fruit salts (pl)( Per) caustic sodafpl smelling salts (pl)fpl bath salts (pl)hydrochloric acidC ( fam)(gracia, chispa): esa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas her witty o funny way of telling storiespara mí viajar es la sal de la vida for me travel is the spice of life* * *
Del verbo salir: ( conjugate salir)
sal es:
2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
sal
salir
sal sustantivo femenino
1 (Coc) salt;
echarle la sal a algn (Méx fam) to put a jinx on sb
2 (Quím) salt;
sales de baño bath salts (pl)
salir ( conjugate salir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( partir) to leave;◊ ¿a qué hora sale el tren? what time does the train leave?;
el jefe había salido de viaje the boss was away;
salió corriendo (fam) she was off like a shot (colloq);
sal de algo to leave from sth;
¿de qué andén sale el tren? what platform does the train leave from?;
salgo de casa a las siete I leave home at seven;
sal para algo to leave for sth
2 ( al exterior — acercándose al hablante) to come out;
(— alejándose del hablante) to go out;
no puedo sal, me he quedado encerrado I can't get out, I'm trapped in here;
sal de algo to come out/get out of sth;
¡sal de ahí/de aquí! come out of there/get out of here!;
¿de dónde salió este dinero? where did this money come from?;
nunca ha salido de España he's never been out of Spain;
sal por la ventana/por la puerta to get out through the window/leave by the door;
salieron al balcón/al jardín they went out onto the balcony/into the garden;
¿por aquí se sale a la carretera? can I get on to the road this way?;
salió a hacer las compras she's gone out (to do the) shopping
3 ( habiendo terminado algo) to leave;◊ ¿a qué hora sales de clase? what time do you get out of class o finish your class?;
¿cuándo sale del hospital? when is he coming out of (the) hospital?
4
sal con algn to go out with sb
5 [clavo/tapón/mancha] to come out;
[ anillo] to come off
1 (aparecer, manifestarse)
(+ me/te/le etc)
le están saliendo los dientes she's teething;
me salió una ampolla I've got a blister;
le salió un sarpullido he came out in a rash;
me salieron granos I broke out o (BrE) came out in spots;
me sale sangre de la nariz my nose is bleeding;
a la planta le están saliendo hojas nuevas the plant's putting out new leaves
( de detrás de una nube) to come out
2
[ disco] to come out, be released;
(+ compl)
1 ( expresando logro) (+ me/te/le etc):
ahora mismo no me sale su nombre (fam) I can't think of her name right now;
no le salían las palabras he couldn't get his words out
2
◊ sale más barato/caro it works out less/more expensiveb) ( resultar):◊ todo salió bien everything turned out o worked out well;
salió tal como lo planeamos it turned out just as we planned;
no salió ninguna de las fotos none of the photographs came out;
¿qué número salió premiado? what was the winning number?;
sal bien/mal en un examen (Chi fam) to pass/fail an exam;
(+ me/te/le etc)
3 (de situación, estado) sal de algo ‹ de apuro› to get out of sth;
‹ de depresión› to get over sth;
sal adelante [ negocio] to stay afloat, survive;
[ propuesta] to prosper;◊ lograron sal adelante they managed to get through it
4 ( con preposición)a)
b)
salirse verbo pronominal
1
[ leche] to boil over;
salse de algo ‹ de carretera› to come/go off sth;
‹ de tema› to get off sth;
procura no salte del presupuesto try to keep within the budget
[ gas] to escape, come out
2 ( soltarse) [pedazo/pieza] to come off;
(+ me/te/le etc)
3 ( irse) to leave;
salse de algo ‹ de asociación› to leave sth;◊ salse con la suya to get one's (own) way
sal sustantivo femenino
1 salt
sal fina o de mesa, table salt
sal gruesa o gorda, cooking salt
sales de baño, bath salts
2 fam (chispa, gracejo) wit, sparkle
la sal de la vida, the spice of life
salir verbo intransitivo
1 (de un lugar) to go out: nunca ha salido de su país, he's never been out of his country
el ladrón salió por la ventana, the burglar got out through the window
(si el hablante está fuera) to come out: ¡sal de la habitación, por favor! please, come out of the room!
2 Inform to exit
(de un sistema) to log off
3 (partir) to leave: salí de casa a mediodía, I left home at noon
nuestro avión sale a las seis, our plane departs at six
4 (para divertirse) to go out: siempre sale los viernes, she always goes out on Friday
5 (tener una relación) to go out: está saliendo con Ana, he's going out with Ana
6 Dep to start
(en juegos) to lead
7 (manifestarse, emerger) le ha salido un grano en la cara, he has got a spot on his face
me salió sangre de la nariz, my nose was bleeding
(un astro) to rise: la Luna sale al atardecer, the moon comes out in the evening
(retoñar, germinar) to sprout
8 (surgir) la idea salió de ti, it was your idea
9 (aparecer) mi hermana salía en (la) televisión, my sister appeared on television
(un libro, un disco, etc) to come out
10 salir a (parecerse) ha salido a su hermano, he takes after his brother
(costar) el almuerzo sale a 800 pesetas cada uno, lunch works out at 800 pesetas a head
11 (resultar) su hija le ha salido muy estudiosa, her daughter has turned out to be very studious
salió premiado el número 5.566, the winning number was 5,566
(una operación matemática) a él le da 20, pero a mí me sale 25, he gets 20, but I make it 25
12 (costar) nos sale barato, it works out cheap
13 (superar una situación, una gran dificultad) to come through, get over: estuvo muy enfermo, pero salió de esa, he was very ill, but he pulled through
14 (ser elegido por votación) salió alcalde, he was elected mayor
♦ Locuciones: salir con, (manifestación inesperada) no me salgas ahora con estupideces, stop talking nonsense
' sal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
afuera
- corta
- corto
- derretir
- hervir
- le
- media
- medio
- pizca
- rasa
- raso
- salir
- salar
- salada
- salado
- salero
- sazonar
- sosa
- soso
- vinagrera
- pellizco
- poder
- por
- reducir
English:
bow
- coarse
- grain
- overdo
- pass
- pinch
- put
- rock salt
- salt
- salt-free
- reach
- some
- unsalted
* * *♦ nf1. [condimento] salt;echar sal a [guiso] to add salt to;sin sal [mantequilla] unsaltedsal de cocina cooking salt;sal común cooking salt;sal fina table salt;sal de fruta fruit salts;sal gema rock salt;Esp sal gorda [en la cocina] cooking salt; Fig [como descripción] coarse salt; Fig [humor soez] coarse humour;sal gruesa cooking salt;sal marina sea salt;sal de mesa table salt2. Quím saltsal amónica sal ammoniac3. [gracia] wit;[garbo] verve;tiene mucha sal bailando she dances with great verve;es la sal de la vida it's one of the things that make life worth living4. CAm, Carib, Méx [desgracia] misfortune, bad luck;echar la sal a alguien to put a jinx on sb♦ sales nfpl1. [para reanimar] smelling salts* * *I f1 salt;sin sal salt-free, without salt;bajo en sal low in salt, low-salt atrsal y pimienta spark, zest3 C.Am., Méxbad luckII vb → salir* * *sal nf1) : salt2) CA, Mex : misfortune, bad luck* * *sal n salt -
39 ensalmo
m.1 incantation, spell.como por ensalmo as if by magic2 quack remedy, charm, powwow, incantation.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ensalmar.* * *1 spell, incantation, charm\como por ensalmo as if by magic* * *SM (=encantamiento) spell, charm; (Med) quack remedy, quack treatment* * *masculino incantation, spell* * *masculino incantation, spell* * *incantation, spellcomo por ensalmo as if by magic* * *ensalmo nmincantation, spell;como por ensalmo as if by magic* * *m:como por ensalmo as if by magic* * *ensalmo nm: incantation, spell -
40 sandunga
f.1 gracefulness, elegance; cajoling, wheedling; flattering, allurement, fascination. (Colloquial)2 party, spree.3 charm, wit.* * *1 familiar charm, wit* * *SF1) * (=encanto) charm; (=gracia) wit2) LAm (=juerga) binge *, celebration* * *1) (fam)qué poca sandunga tienes! — you've got no spark o oomph! (colloq)
2) (AmL) ( juerga) party, rave-up (esp BrE colloq)3) ( baile) Southern Mexican folk song/dance* * *1) (fam)qué poca sandunga tienes! — you've got no spark o oomph! (colloq)
2) (AmL) ( juerga) party, rave-up (esp BrE colloq)3) ( baile) Southern Mexican folk song/dance* * *A ( fam):¡qué poca sandunga tienes para todo! you've got no spark o oomph ( colloq)tiene tanta sandunga he's a real ball of fun o a real live wire ( colloq)las clases de francés eran una sandunga our French classes were a riot ( colloq)* * *sandunga nf[garbo] verve;le echa mucha sandunga al baile she dances with great verve* * *f wit
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