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1 imperativo
• commanding• demanding• imperative• imperative mode• imposition• jussive• mandarin tree• mandate• mandate of protest• necessities of life• necessity is the mother of invention• nedia-rich• need a vacation• order -
2 imperioso
• commanding• dictatorial• domineering• imperious -
3 mandante
• commanding• mandate• mandatorily -
4 oficial de mando
• commanding officer -
5 comandante
f. & m.commander, commandant, commanding officer, field officer.m.major (military) (rango).comandante en jefe commander-in-chief* * *1 (oficial) commander, commanding officer2 (graduación) major3 (piloto) pilot\comandante en jefe commander-in-chief* * *noun mf.1) commander2) major* * *SMFMéx chief of police, chief superintendentsegundo comandante — copilot, second pilot; (tb: comandante de policía)
2) (=grado) major* * *masculino y femenino1)a) ( en el ejército) major; ( en las fuerzas aéreas) major (AmE), squadron leader (BrE)b) ( oficial al mando) commanding officer2) (Aviac) captain* * *= commander, commanding officer.Ex. In the novel, residents of the drought-plagued hamlet of Champaner, egged on by a salt-of-the-earth hothead leader, recklessly accept a sporting challenge thrown down by the commander of the local British troops.Ex. M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.----* comandante general = commanding general.* comandante militar = military commander.* * *masculino y femenino1)a) ( en el ejército) major; ( en las fuerzas aéreas) major (AmE), squadron leader (BrE)b) ( oficial al mando) commanding officer2) (Aviac) captain* * *= commander, commanding officer.Ex: In the novel, residents of the drought-plagued hamlet of Champaner, egged on by a salt-of-the-earth hothead leader, recklessly accept a sporting challenge thrown down by the commander of the local British troops.
Ex: M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.* comandante general = commanding general.* comandante militar = military commander.* * *A2 (oficial al mando) commanding officer, commanderCompuesto:commander in chiefB ( Aviac) captain* * *
comandante sustantivo masculino y femenino
( en las fuerzas aéreas) major (AmE), squadron leader (BrE);
c) (Aviac) captain
comandante sustantivo masculino
1 Mil Náut commander, commanding officer
2 Av captain
' comandante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
jefa
- jefe
English:
commander
- commanding officer
- major
- squadron leader
- captain
- commandant
* * *comandante nmf1. [en ejército] [rango] majorcomandante en jefe commander-in-chief2. [en ejército] [de un puesto] commander, commandant3. [de avión] captain;les habla el comandante this is your captain speaking* * *m1 MIL commander2 rango major3 AVIA captain4 Méxde policia captain, Brsuperintendent* * *comandante nmf1) : commander, commanding officer2) : major* * *1. (jefe militar) major2. (militar que ejerce el mando) commanding officer3. (piloto) captain -
6 dominante
adj.1 dominant.Se me pasó el bus I missed the bus.2 domineering (person).f.dominant.* * *► adjetivo1 dominant, dominating2 (que prevalece) prevailing, predominating3 (que avasalla) domineering* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (=despótico) domineering2) (=predominante) [viento, tendencia, opinión, ideología] dominant, prevailing; [grupo, cultura, rasgo, tema, color] dominant; [papel, rol] dominant, leadingel consenso ha sido la nota dominante en las negociaciones — consensus has been the keynote o tenor of the negotiations
3) (Bio) [macho, gen] dominant4) (Mús) dominant2.SF (Mús) dominant* * *1)a) <color/tendencia> predominant, dominant; < opinión> prevailing (before n); < cultura> dominantb) (Biol, Mús, Astrol) dominant2) < persona> domineering* * *= dominant, pervasive, ruling, domineering, mainline, commanding, all-pervasive [all pervasive], mainstream, suppressive, pervading, dominating, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], bossy boots, overbearing.Ex. English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.Ex. The unease is pervasive, not an occasional outcropping of discontent.Ex. The impulse to learn is a ruling passion in very few people; in most of us it is so weak that a frowning aspect can discourage it.Ex. These messages were examined for 'friendly' features, such as politeness, specificity, constructiveness and helpfulness, and for 'unfriendly' features, like the use of cryptic codes or vocabulary, or language which users might find threatening, domineering, or emotive.Ex. This is 'scientific journalism' at its worst, but its standards are not wholly different from those of the mainline press.Ex. His preference for books rather than journals was more commanding than his preference for poetry rather than prose.Ex. Countries should adopt strategies to prepare themselves for the all-pervasive influence of IT in people's lives in the 21st century.Ex. Some children may be constrained by a mainstream curriculum that does not match their ability level.Ex. Where other women are in position of authority, they are even more suppressive to other women than males.Ex. While not addressing specific issues the rejoinder focuses on a few pervading themes.Ex. There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.Ex. Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex. With the kids tucked into bed, bossy boots left to fill her empty life with some cocktails.Ex. Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.----* función dominante = alpha role.* grupo dominante = dominant group.* papel dominante = alpha role.* * *1)a) <color/tendencia> predominant, dominant; < opinión> prevailing (before n); < cultura> dominantb) (Biol, Mús, Astrol) dominant2) < persona> domineering* * *= dominant, pervasive, ruling, domineering, mainline, commanding, all-pervasive [all pervasive], mainstream, suppressive, pervading, dominating, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], bossy boots, overbearing.Ex: English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.
Ex: The unease is pervasive, not an occasional outcropping of discontent.Ex: The impulse to learn is a ruling passion in very few people; in most of us it is so weak that a frowning aspect can discourage it.Ex: These messages were examined for 'friendly' features, such as politeness, specificity, constructiveness and helpfulness, and for 'unfriendly' features, like the use of cryptic codes or vocabulary, or language which users might find threatening, domineering, or emotive.Ex: This is 'scientific journalism' at its worst, but its standards are not wholly different from those of the mainline press.Ex: His preference for books rather than journals was more commanding than his preference for poetry rather than prose.Ex: Countries should adopt strategies to prepare themselves for the all-pervasive influence of IT in people's lives in the 21st century.Ex: Some children may be constrained by a mainstream curriculum that does not match their ability level.Ex: Where other women are in position of authority, they are even more suppressive to other women than males.Ex: While not addressing specific issues the rejoinder focuses on a few pervading themes.Ex: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.Ex: Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex: With the kids tucked into bed, bossy boots left to fill her empty life with some cocktails.Ex: Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.* función dominante = alpha role.* grupo dominante = dominant group.* papel dominante = alpha role.* * *A1 ‹color/tendencia› predominant, dominant; ‹opinión› prevailing ( before n)la nación dominante en este campo the dominant o leading nation in this fieldlos tonos dominantes del cuadro the predominant tones in the paintingel rasgo dominante de su carácter the dominant o most outstanding feature of his personalityla nota dominante de la jornada fue la tranquilidad calm prevailed throughout the dayvientos dominantes del sur prevailing southerly winds2 ( Biol) dominant3 ( Mús) dominant4 ( Astrol) dominantB ‹persona› domineering* * *
dominante adjetivo
1
‹ opinión› prevailing ( before n);
‹ cultura› dominantb) (Biol, Mús, Astrol) dominant
2 ‹ persona› domineering
dominante adjetivo
1 (predominante, mayoritario) dominant
2 (tiránico) domineering
' dominante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
imperiosa
- imperioso
- sargento
- clase
English:
commanding
- dominant
- domineering
- mainstream
- masterful
- overbearing
- pervasive
- self-assertive
- self-assertiveness
* * *♦ adj1. [predominante] [nación, tendencia, característica] dominant;[vientos] prevailing;el color dominante era el azul the predominant colour was blue;la empresa tiene una posición dominante en el sector the company holds a commanding position in the sector;lo más dominante en su personalidad es el optimismo his most striking characteristic is his optimism2. [persona] domineering4. Mús dominant♦ nf1. [característica] predominant feature2. Mús dominant* * *adj dominant; despdomineering* * *dominante adj1) : dominant2) : domineering* * *dominante adj dominant -
7 imperativo
adj.1 imperative.2 imperative, commanding, demanding, jussive.3 imperative, peremptory.m.1 mandate, order, imposition.2 necessity, need.3 imperative, imperative mode.* * *► adjetivo1 imperative1 LINGÚÍSTICA imperative————————1 LINGÚÍSTICA imperative* * *1. noun m. 2. (f. - imperativa)adj.* * *1.ADJ [gen] imperative; [tono] commanding, imperative2. SM1) (=necesidad) imperative2) (Ling) imperative, imperative mood* * *I- va adjetivoa) (Ling) imperativeb) <voz/tono> commanding, authoritativec) < necesidad> pressing (before n), urgentIIa) (Ling) imperativeb) ( exigencia) imperative* * *= imperative, Let's + Verbo.Ex. Future imperatives include further development of premium information services to the science, technology and business communities and renewed efforts to underline the contribution of information to the national economy.Ex. Let's by all means do our share, but we have to give the other ignorant person who uses the term Hottentot a chance to find out its meaning.----* imperativo económico = economic imperative.* * *I- va adjetivoa) (Ling) imperativeb) <voz/tono> commanding, authoritativec) < necesidad> pressing (before n), urgentIIa) (Ling) imperativeb) ( exigencia) imperative* * *= imperative, Let's + Verbo.Ex: Future imperatives include further development of premium information services to the science, technology and business communities and renewed efforts to underline the contribution of information to the national economy.
Ex: Let's by all means do our share, but we have to give the other ignorant person who uses the term Hottentot a chance to find out its meaning.* imperativo económico = economic imperative.* * *1 ( Ling) ‹modo/frase› imperative2 ‹voz/tono› commanding, authoritative3 ‹necesidad› pressing ( before n), urgent1 ( Ling) imperative2 (exigencia) imperativeimperativos morales moral imperatives* * *
imperativo 1◊ -va adjetivoa) (Ling) imperative
imperativo 2 sustantivo masculino
imperative
imperativo,-a
I adjetivo imperative
II m Ling imperative
' imperativo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
imperativa
- modo
- andar
English:
beware
- do
- imperative
- let
- essential
* * *imperativo, -a♦ adj1. Gram imperative2. [autoritario] imperious♦ nm1. Gram imperative2. [circunstancias, mandato]para él ayudar a los necesitados sigue siendo un imperativo moral helping the poor remains a moral imperative for him;imperativos económicos economic considerations;por imperativo legal for legal reasonsFilosofía el imperativo categórico the categorical imperative* * *I adj1 GRAM imperative2 obligación pressingII m imperative also GRAM* * *imperativo, -va adj: imperativeimperativo nm: imperative* * *imperativo n imperative -
8 comandante general
f. & m.commander in chief, admiral in chief.* * *Ex. Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.* * *Ex: Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.
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9 forma excelente
(n.) = commanding formEx. Leon Haslam started in commanding form, shattering the Norfolk circuit records as he claimed his third pole start of the season, at an average speed of 108.95mph.* * *(n.) = commanding formEx: Leon Haslam started in commanding form, shattering the Norfolk circuit records as he claimed his third pole start of the season, at an average speed of 108.95mph.
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10 prominente
adj.1 protruding (abultado).2 prominent (elevado, ilustre).3 striking to the eye, conspicuous, prominent.4 projecting, pronounced, bold, jutting.* * *► adjetivo1 prominent* * *adj.* * *ADJ1) [mentón, tripa] prominent2) (=importante) prominent* * *adjetivo prominent* * *= evident, outstanding, prominent, high profile, commanding, protruding, elevated, standout.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex. Complete agreement had not been possible, but the numbers of rules where divergent practices were evident is limited.Ex. The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex. Classification is also prominent in the physical arrangement of documents.Ex. The South African government is under pressure to bring rapid and high profile improvements to its schools = El gobierno de Sudáfrica está siendo presionado para que traiga mejoras rápidas y notorias a sus escuelas.Ex. His preference for books rather than journals was more commanding than his preference for poetry rather than prose.Ex. The card catalogue requires effective internal guiding such as guide cards (ie with protruding tabs).Ex. Public investment in rebuilding the church and the gifts of individual donors were important indications of its elevated social standing.Ex. Among its standout features is a collection of animated maps that are not terribly detailed but are accompanied by high-quality pictures of many interesting sites.----* figura prominente = outstanding leader.* * *adjetivo prominent* * *= evident, outstanding, prominent, high profile, commanding, protruding, elevated, standout.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex: Complete agreement had not been possible, but the numbers of rules where divergent practices were evident is limited.
Ex: The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex: Classification is also prominent in the physical arrangement of documents.Ex: The South African government is under pressure to bring rapid and high profile improvements to its schools = El gobierno de Sudáfrica está siendo presionado para que traiga mejoras rápidas y notorias a sus escuelas.Ex: His preference for books rather than journals was more commanding than his preference for poetry rather than prose.Ex: The card catalogue requires effective internal guiding such as guide cards (ie with protruding tabs).Ex: Public investment in rebuilding the church and the gifts of individual donors were important indications of its elevated social standing.Ex: Among its standout features is a collection of animated maps that are not terribly detailed but are accompanied by high-quality pictures of many interesting sites.* figura prominente = outstanding leader.* * *prominenttiene el mentón muy prominente she has a very prominent o a protruding chinuna figura prominente de la literatura española a prominent figure in Spanish literature* * *
prominente adjetivo
prominent
prominente adjetivo prominent
' prominente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
salida
- salido
English:
high profile
- obtrusive
- prominent
- high
- low
- prominently
- protrude
* * *prominente adj1. [abultado] protruding2. [elevado] prominent3. [importante] prominent* * *adj prominent* * *prominente adj: prominent♦ prominencia nf* * *prominente adj prominent -
11 cuadro
m.1 square (cuadrado).una camisa a cuadros a check shirt2 painting (pintura).un cuadro de Miró a painting by Miró3 scene, spectacle (escena).después del terremoto, la ciudad presentaba un cuadro desolador after the earthquake, the city was a scene of devastation4 team (equipo).el cuadro directivo de una empresa the management of a companycuadro flamenco flamenco group5 chart, diagram.cuadro sinóptico tree diagram6 frame.7 scene (Teatro).8 picture, painting.9 description, picture.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: cuadrar.* * *1 (cuadrado) square2 (pintura) painting, picture3 TEATRO scene4 (descripción) description, picture5 MILITAR cadre7 (conjunto de datos) chart, graph8 (tablero de control) panel9 (de un jardín etc) bed, patch, plot11 (de bicicleta) frame12 (armazón) frame\a cuadros checked, US checkereden cuadro in a squareestar en cuadro / quedarse en cuadro figurado to be greatly reduced in numberscuadro clínico clinical patterncuadro de costumbres study of mannerscuadro de distribución switchboardcuadro de mandos control panelcuadro facultativo medical staffcuadro sinóptico diagram, chart* * *noun m.1) square2) picture, painting* * *SM1) (=cuadrado) squareuna camisa/un vestido a o de cuadros — a checked o check shirt/dress
- quedarse a cuadrosen cuadro —
el equipo llegó en cuadro al partido — they brought a drastically reduced side o team to the match
2) (Arte) (=pintura) painting; (=reproducción) picturedos cuadros de Velázquez — two paintings by Velázquez, two Velázquez paintings
pintar un cuadro — to do a painting, paint a picture
cuadro de honor — roll of honour, honor roll (EEUU)
3) (=escena) (Teat) scene; (fig) scene, sightdesde el avión los escaladores ofrecían un cuadro impresionante — seen from the plane the climbers were an impressive sight
llegaron calados hasta los huesos y llenos de barro ¡vaya cuadro! — they arrived soaked to the skin and covered in mud, what a sight (they were)!
cuadro viviente, cuadro vivo — tableau vivant
4) (=gráfico) table, chart5) (=tablero) panelcuadro de conmutadores, cuadro de distribución — (Elec) switchboard
cuadro de instrumentos — (Aer) instrument panel; (Aut) dashboard
6) (=armazón) [de bicicleta, ventana] frame7) pl cuadros (tb: cuadros de mando) [en empresa] managerial staff; (Admin, Pol) officials; (Mil) commanding officerscuadros dirigentes — [en empresa] senior management; (Admin, Pol) senior officials; (Mil) senior officers
cuadros medios — [en empresa] middle management; (Admin, Pol) middle-ranking officials; (Mil) middle-ranking officers
cuadros superiores — = cuadros dirigentes
8) (Med) symptoms pl, set of symptomsel paciente presentaba un cuadro vírico — the patient presented with viral symptoms frm, the patient showed symptoms of a virus
cuadro clínico — symptoms pl, clinical symptoms pl
9) (=descripción) picturecuadro de costumbres — (Literat) description of local customs
10) [en jardín, huerto] bed, plot11) (Mil) (=formación) square12) (Dep) team13) Cono Sur (=matadero) slaughterhouse, abattoir15) And (=pizarra) blackboard* * *1)b) (Teatr) scenec) ( gráfico) table, chart2)a) (Lit) ( descripción) picture, descriptionb) ( panorama) scene, sight3)a) ( cuadrado) square, checktela a or de cuadros — checked material
b) ( en béisbol) diamond4) (Med) symptoms (pl)uno de los cuadros más frecuentes — one of the most common combinations of manifestations o symptoms
5) ( tablero) board, panel6) ( de bicicleta) frame7) ( en organización)los cuadros superiores/inferiores — ( de empresa) senior/junior management; ( del ejército) senior/junior officers
8) (RPl) (Dep) teamser del otro cuadro — (Ur fam) to be gay
9) cuadros masculino plural (Chi frml) (Indum) panties (pl) (AmE), briefs (pl) (BrE frml)* * *1)b) (Teatr) scenec) ( gráfico) table, chart2)a) (Lit) ( descripción) picture, descriptionb) ( panorama) scene, sight3)a) ( cuadrado) square, checktela a or de cuadros — checked material
b) ( en béisbol) diamond4) (Med) symptoms (pl)uno de los cuadros más frecuentes — one of the most common combinations of manifestations o symptoms
5) ( tablero) board, panel6) ( de bicicleta) frame7) ( en organización)los cuadros superiores/inferiores — ( de empresa) senior/junior management; ( del ejército) senior/junior officers
8) (RPl) (Dep) teamser del otro cuadro — (Ur fam) to be gay
9) cuadros masculino plural (Chi frml) (Indum) panties (pl) (AmE), briefs (pl) (BrE frml)* * *cuadro11 = painting.Ex: Within Human Science we find such subdisciplines as economics and sociology; within Art, painting and music.
* cuadro de la bicicleta = bike frame, bicycle frame.* tela de cuadros = tweed.* tela escocesa de cuadros = tartan.* tela típica escocesa de cuadros = tartan.cuadro22 = table.Nota: Documento que contiene datos ordenados generalmente en filas y columnas que pueden ir acompañados de texto.Ex: The document containing ordered data typically in rows and columns and possibly with an accompanying text is known as tables.
* cuadro de honor = roll of honour.* cuadro de instrumentos = dashboard.* Cuadro de Mando Integral (CMI) = Balanced Scorecard (BSC).* cuadro de mandos = circuit board, dashboard.* * *Aestá pintando un cuadro he's doing a painting, he's painting a pictureun cuadro de Dalí a painting by Dalí2 ( Teatr) scene3 (gráfico) table, chart4 (TV) frameCompuestos:honors board* ( list of outstanding students)synoptic charttableau vivantB1 ( Lit) (descripción) picture, descriptionme pintó un cuadro muy negro he painted me a very bleak picture2 (espectáculo, panorama) scene, sightel campo de batalla ofrecía un cuadro desolador the battlefield presented a scene of devastationse complica el cuadro político the political picture is becoming complicated¡vaya (un) cuadro! ( fam); what a sight!Compuesto:C1 (cuadrado) square, checktela a or de cuadros checked materialtela de cuadritos ginghamzanahorias cortadas en cuadritos diced carrots2 (en un jardín) flowerbed3 (en béisbol) diamondD ( Med) manifestations (pl)el cuadro patológico the pathological manifestationspresentan cuadros bronquiales crónicos their symptoms include chronic bronchial problems, they present with chronic bronchial problems ( tech)uno de los cuadros más frecuentes one of the most common combinations of manifestations o symptomsCompuesto:clinical manifestation, symptoms (pl)E (tablero) board, panelCompuestos:control panel● cuadro de mandos or instrumentosF (de bicicleta) frameG(en una organización): los cuadros directivos del partido the top party officialsel grupo ha reestructurado sus cuadros the group has restructured its organizationcuadro de profesionales team of specialists o professionalslos cuadros medios de la empresa the company's middle managementlos cuadros inferiores de las fuerzas armadas the junior officers in the armed forcesCompuesto:mpl (de un ejército) commanders (pl), commanding officers (pl); (de una organización) leaders (pl), leading figures (pl)* * *
Del verbo cuadrar: ( conjugate cuadrar)
cuadro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
cuadró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
cuadrar
cuadro
cuadrar ( conjugate cuadrar) verbo intransitivo
cuadro con algo to fit in with sth, tally with sth
cuadro para hacer algo to arrange to do sth
cuadrarse verbo pronominal
cuadro sustantivo masculino
1
(grabado, reproducción) pictureb) (Teatr) scene
2
zanahorias cortadas en cuadritos diced carrots
cuadro de mandos or instrumentos (Auto) dashboard;
(Aviac) instrument panel
3 ( en organización):
los cuadros superiores de la empresa the company's senior management;
cuadros de mando (Mil) commanders (pl)
cuadrar
I verbo intransitivo
1 (coincidir) to square, agree [con, with]
2 (las cuentas) to balance, tally
II verbo transitivo to balance
cuadro sustantivo masculino
1 Arte painting, picture
2 Teat scene
3 Geom square
tela a cuadros, checked cloth
4 (gráfico, esquema) chart, graph
cuadro clínico, medical profile
cuadro sinóptico, diagram
5 Elec Téc panel
cuadro de mandos, control panel
♦ Locuciones: quedarse a cuadros, to be astonished
estar/quedarse en cuadros, to be short of staff
' cuadro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorcarse
- barnizar
- colgar
- descentrada
- descentrado
- descolgar
- descolgarse
- deterioro
- enmarcar
- escudriñar
- imitación
- inglete
- mando
- parar
- pasmada
- pasmado
- posar
- presidir
- rematar
- representar
- restaurar
- retratar
- revalorizar
- rozar
- sinóptica
- sinóptico
- torcida
- torcido
- auténtico
- bajo
- bien
- colocar
- contemplar
- cotizar
- derecho
- deteriorado
- efigie
- encargar
- enchuecar
- exhibir
- exponer
- falso
- fondo
- inapreciable
- inclinado
- ladeado
- marco
- mirar
- óleo
- pintura
English:
bid
- canvas
- chart
- check
- colourful
- commission
- depict
- draw
- frame
- hang up
- mess
- mount
- noteworthy
- oil painting
- outbid
- painting
- picture
- pose
- put up
- restoration
- restore
- round
- show
- sight
- square
- squint
- straight
- straighten up
- table
- unhook
- view
- work in
- detract
- go
- honor
- pay
- wrong
* * *cuadro nm1. [pintura] painting;un cuadro de Miró a Miró, a painting by Miró;cuadro al óleo oil painting2. [escena] scene, spectacle;después del terremoto, la ciudad presentaba un cuadro desolador after the earthquake, the city was a scene of devastation;¡vaya (un) cuadro ofrecíamos tras la tormenta! we were in a sorry state after we got caught in the storm!3. [descripción] portraitcuadro de costumbres = scene portraying regional customs4. [cuadrado] square;[de flores] bed;una camisa a cuadros a checked shirt;un diseño a cuadros a checked pattern;una camisa de cuadros verdes a green checked shirtcuadro de saque [en squash] service box5. [equipo] team;el cuadro visitante the away team;en este hospital hay un buen cuadro médico o [m5] facultativo the medical staff in this hospital are good;el cuadro directivo de una empresa the management of a company;cuadro flamenco flamenco group;cuadros de mando [en ejército] commanding officers;[en organización] highest-ranking officials; [en empresa] top management6. [gráfico] chart, diagramcuadro sinóptico tree diagram7. [de bicicleta] frame8. [de aparato] panelcuadro de distribución switchboard;cuadro eléctrico fuse box;cuadro de instrumentos [en avión] control panel;[en automóvil] dashboard;cuadro de mandos [en avión] control panel;[en automóvil] dashboard9. Teatro scenecuadro vivo tableau vivantpresenta un cuadro de extrema gravedad her symptoms are extremely serious11. [armazón] framework12. Mil square formation13. Informát boxcuadro de cierre close box;cuadro de diálogo dialog box14. Am [matadero] slaughterhouse15. Compen cuadro: la empresa está en cuadro tras la marcha del equipo directivo the company has been caught seriously short after its entire management team left;con la lesión de siete jugadores, el equipo se queda en cuadro the team has been seriously weakened after the injuries to seven of its players;Famquedarse a cuadros: cuando me dijo que yo era el padre del bebé, me quedé a cuadros I was completely floored when she told me that I was the father of the baby* * *m1 painting; ( grabado) picture2 ( tabla) table3 DEP team; POL, MIL staff, cadre;cuadro de actores TEA cast4:de oa cuadros checked;estar oquedarse a cuadros be short of staff* * *cuadro nm1) : squareuna blusa a cuadros: a checkered blouse2) : painting, picture3) : baseball diamond, infield4) : panel, board, cadre* * *cuadro n1. (de arte) painting2. (figura cuadrada) squarea cuadros / de cuadros check / checked -
12 autoritario
adj.1 authoritative, powerful, commanding, dominant.Se me pasó el bus I missed the bus.2 authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial, domineering.* * *► adjetivo1 authoritarian* * *(f. - autoritaria)adj.* * *autoritario, -aADJ SM / F authoritarian* * *- ria adjetivo authoritarian* * *= authoritarian, imperious, assertive, dictatorial, authoritative, controlling, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], peremptory, overbearing.Ex. Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex. However, her strong-mindedness, dictatorial tactics, and attempts to dominate her teachers and staff have made her many enemies.Ex. While the operating instructions must be regarded as authoritative, they should not be seen as sacrosanct tablets of stone.Ex. The implications here are that the organizational climate must be nurturing rather than coercive, empowering rather than controlling.Ex. Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex. The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.Ex. Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.* * *- ria adjetivo authoritarian* * *= authoritarian, imperious, assertive, dictatorial, authoritative, controlling, bossy [bossier -comp., bossiest -sup.], peremptory, overbearing.Ex: Examples would include deliberately contriving an authoritarian atmosphere, either institutional, by means of rules and regulations, or personal, by means of academic status, for instance.
Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: However, her strong-mindedness, dictatorial tactics, and attempts to dominate her teachers and staff have made her many enemies.Ex: While the operating instructions must be regarded as authoritative, they should not be seen as sacrosanct tablets of stone.Ex: The implications here are that the organizational climate must be nurturing rather than coercive, empowering rather than controlling.Ex: Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity ( bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).Ex: The author's argumentation is vehement, sometimes peremptory, but not conclusive.Ex: Overbearing parents are likely to raise obsessive kids, according to a new study.* * *1 ‹gobierno/doctrina› authoritarian2 ‹persona/carácter› authoritarian* * *
autoritario◊ - ria adjetivo
authoritarian
autoritario,-a adjetivo authoritarian
' autoritario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
autoritaria
English:
authoritarian
- authoritative
- masterful
- overbearing
- assertive
- commanding
* * *autoritario, -a♦ adj1. [persona] authoritarian2. [gobierno] authoritarian♦ nm,fauthoritarian* * *adj authoritarian* * *autoritario, - ria adj: authoritarian -
13 barco de vela
sailing boat* * *sailing boat, sailboat (AmE)* * *(n.) = square-rigged ship, sailing ship, sail ship, sailboat, sailing boatEx. The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.Ex. Every sailing ship has a hull, rigging and at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship.Ex. M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.Ex. Proceeding upwind with a sailboat is called tacking, and involves moving into the wind with a series of zigzag maneuvers.Ex. Contrary to the beliefs of landlubbers, sailing boats are not compelled to travel with the wind.* * *sailing boat, sailboat (AmE)* * *(n.) = square-rigged ship, sailing ship, sail ship, sailboat, sailing boatEx: The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.
Ex: Every sailing ship has a hull, rigging and at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship.Ex: M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.Ex: Proceeding upwind with a sailboat is called tacking, and involves moving into the wind with a series of zigzag maneuvers.Ex: Contrary to the beliefs of landlubbers, sailing boats are not compelled to travel with the wind.* * *sailing ship -
14 barco velero
(n.) = sail ship, sailing ship, square-rigged ship, sailboat, sailing boatEx. M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.Ex. Every sailing ship has a hull, rigging and at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship.Ex. The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.Ex. Proceeding upwind with a sailboat is called tacking, and involves moving into the wind with a series of zigzag maneuvers.Ex. Contrary to the beliefs of landlubbers, sailing boats are not compelled to travel with the wind.* * *(n.) = sail ship, sailing ship, square-rigged ship, sailboat, sailing boatEx: M Asthana, the Commanding Officer for the last leg of the voyage around the world, describes the sail-ship as 'the building block' of India's naval training.
Ex: Every sailing ship has a hull, rigging and at least one mast to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship.Ex: The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.Ex: Proceeding upwind with a sailboat is called tacking, and involves moving into the wind with a series of zigzag maneuvers.Ex: Contrary to the beliefs of landlubbers, sailing boats are not compelled to travel with the wind. -
15 batir un récord
(v.) = set + record, break + record, shatter + recordEx. Whilst no actual sales growth records were set, the news from many independent booksellers was upbeat.Ex. Leon Haslam started in commanding form, shattering the Norfolk circuit records as he claimed his third pole start of the season, at an average speed of 108.95mph.* * *(v.) = set + record, break + record, shatter + recordEx: Whilst no actual sales growth records were set, the news from many independent booksellers was upbeat.
Ex: Leon Haslam started in commanding form, shattering the Norfolk circuit records as he claimed his third pole start of the season, at an average speed of 108.95mph. -
16 excelente
adj.excellent.intj.excellent, super, just fine.m.excellent grade, A plus.* * *► adjetivo1 excellent, first-rate* * *adj.* * *ADJ excellent* * *adjetivo excellent* * *= excellent, fantastic, outstanding, supine, superb, vintage, sterling, upscale, fantastical, fantastical, tip-top, great, princely.Ex. The use of clear armoured glass walls gives excellent visual supervision in the Rare Book Room and in the Manuscript and Local History Reading Room.Ex. GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Ex. The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex. His point is apparently that the public library needs to be more than a supine service.Ex. The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex. Indeed, advantage was taken of the tenth anniversary of British membership to make 1983 a vintage year for monographs on the European Communities.Ex. It does not seem to me to be a nine days wonder but a fundamental change of heart that is rejuvenating traditional reference services which have done sterling service over the years.Ex. The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex. Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex. Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex. It's a tip-top place from top to bottom with no letdowns whatsoever.Ex. Click on 'add new experience', provide as much details as you can, and let us know why you think they are so great.Ex. By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.----* ejemplo excelente = shining example.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* forma excelente = commanding form.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* ser un + Nombre + excelente = be a prince of a + Nombre.* * *adjetivo excellent* * *= excellent, fantastic, outstanding, supine, superb, vintage, sterling, upscale, fantastical, fantastical, tip-top, great, princely.Ex: The use of clear armoured glass walls gives excellent visual supervision in the Rare Book Room and in the Manuscript and Local History Reading Room.
Ex: GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Ex: The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex: His point is apparently that the public library needs to be more than a supine service.Ex: The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex: Indeed, advantage was taken of the tenth anniversary of British membership to make 1983 a vintage year for monographs on the European Communities.Ex: It does not seem to me to be a nine days wonder but a fundamental change of heart that is rejuvenating traditional reference services which have done sterling service over the years.Ex: The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex: It's a tip-top place from top to bottom with no letdowns whatsoever.Ex: Click on 'add new experience', provide as much details as you can, and let us know why you think they are so great.Ex: By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* ejemplo excelente = shining example.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* forma excelente = commanding form.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* ser un + Nombre + excelente = be a prince of a + Nombre.* * *excellent* * *
excelente adjetivo
excellent
excelente adjetivo excellent, superb: el vino es excelente, the wine is superb
' excelente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
insuperable
- maestra
- maestro
- sobresaliente
- cabo
- estupendo
- grande
- perfecto
- privilegiado
English:
acclaim
- ducky
- excellent
- exercise
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- groovy
- mean
- mime
- overall
- sterling
- vintage
- wash down
- work
- admirable
- credit
- golden
- piece
- prime
- rate
- recall
- tip
* * *excelente adjexcellent* * *adj excellent* * *excelente adj: excellent♦ excelentemente adv* * *excelente adj excellent -
17 forma
f.1 shape, form (figura).en forma de in the shape ofen forma de L L-shapedtener forma ovalada o de óvalo to be oval in shape2 way, manner (manera).se puede hacer de varias formas it can be done in several different ways¡qué forma de llover! it's absolutely pouring down!de cualquier forma, de todas formas anyway, in any casede esta forma in this wayforma de pago method of paymentforma de ser: es su forma de ser that's just the way he is3 form.la fotografía es una forma de arte photography is an art formformas de vida life forms4 form (no fondo).forma y fondo form and content5 host (religion).6 form (formulario). (Mexican Spanish)7 kind, form.8 aspect, semblance, appearance.9 cast.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: formar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: formar.* * *1 (gen) form, shape2 (manera) way3 DEPORTE form1 (modales) manners, social conventions2 familiar (de mujer) curves\de esta forma in this wayde forma que so thatde todas formas anyway, in any caseestar en baja forma to be off formestar en forma to be in shape, be fitponerse en forma to get fitbuenas formas good mannersforma de pago method of paymentforma física physical fitnessla Sagrada Forma the Host* * *noun f.1) form, shape2) manner, way•* * *SF1) (=figura) shape•
nubes de humo con forma de hongo — mushroom-shaped clouds of smokequiso dar forma literaria a sus teorías filosóficas — he wanted to put his philosophical theories into literary form
•
en forma de U — U-shaped•
tomar forma — to take shape2) (=modo) waysolo conozco una forma llegar hasta allí — I only know one way of getting there o one way to get there
•
de forma directa/inmediata/natural — directly/immediately/naturallyel plan entrará en vigor de forma inmediata — the plan will take immediate effect, the plan will take effect immediately
queremos controlar los costes y, de esta forma, evitar reducir la plantilla — we want to bring down costs and thus avoid having to downsize
•
de todas formas — anyway, in any casepero de todas formas te agradezco que me lo hayas dicho — but thank you for letting me know anyway, but in any case thank you for letting me know
forma de pago — method of payment, form of payment
forma de ser, es mi forma de ser — that's how I am, that's the way I am
3)• de forma que — (=en un modo que) in such a way as, so as; (=por eso) so that
él intentó contestar la pregunta de forma que no le comprometiese — he tried to answer the question so as o in such a way as not to commit himself
el número de socios fue creciendo cada año, de forma que en 1989 eran ya varios miles — the number of members grew every year, so that o such that by 1989 there were several thousand
•
de tal forma que — (=en un modo que) in such a way that; (=tanto que) so much that; (=por eso) so thatla noticia se filtró de tal forma que fueron incapaces de evitarlo — news leaked out in such a way that they were unable to stop it
la empresa ha crecido de tal forma que es irreconocible — the company has grown so much o to such an extent that it is unrecognizable
su padre era italiano y su madre polaca, de tal forma que él siempre se ha sentido europeo — his father was Italian and his mother Polish, so (that) he has always felt himself to be European
4) (tb: forma física) fitness, formel jugador ha recuperado su forma física — the player is fit again, the player has regained fitness o form
•
estar en (buena) forma — [para hacer deporte] to be fit, be in good shape; [para realizar otra actividad] to be in (good) formestar en baja forma — (lit) to be not fully fit; (fig) to be in bad shape
5) (=aspecto externo) formes pura forma — it's just for the sake of form, it's a mere formality
•
defecto de forma — (Jur) technicality7) pl formas [sociales] appearances8) (Rel)•
la Sagrada Forma — the Host9) (=molde) (Téc) mould, mold (EEUU); [de zapatero] last; [de sombrero] hatter's block; (Tip) forme, form (EEUU)10) (Ling) [del verbo] form11) (Tip) (=formato) format12) LAm*•
en forma, una fiesta en forma — a proper party, a blowout *va a celebrar su cumpleaños en forma — he's going to have a proper o a serious * birthday party
13) Méx formsee MANERA, FORMA, MODO* * *1)a) (contorno, apariencia) shapedar forma a algo — ( al barro) to shape something; ( a proyecto) to give shape to something
el suéter ha tomado la forma de la percha — the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hanger
b) (tipo, modalidad) formla discriminación no se tolerará bajo ninguna de sus formas — discrimination will not be tolerated in any shape or form
2) (Lit) (de una novela, obra) form; (Fil) form3) (Ling) form4) (Dep, Med)estar/mantenerse en forma — to be/keep fit
en forma — (AmL fam)
una comida en forma — a good square meal (colloq)
nos divertimos en forma — (AmL fam) we had a really good time
5) (manera, modo) wayde forma que — (frml) in such a way that
de cualquier forma or de todas formas — anyway, in any case
6) formas femenino plurala) ( de mujer) figureb) ( apariencias) appearances (pl)7) (Méx) ( formulario) form* * *= approach [approaches, -pl.], form, guise, means, mode, shape, way, mould [mold, -USA], shaping, complexion, manner, fashion.Ex. During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.Ex. It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.Ex. In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.Ex. The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.Ex. Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.Ex. If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex. The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.Ex. The process of shaping the scientific and technical propaganda into a legitimate specialisation is described.Ex. These documents contain the Commission's sentiments on how policy should be evolved in particular sectors and what complexion it should take = Estos documentos contienen el sentir de la Comisión de cómo debería desarrollarse la política en sectores concretos y qué cariz debería tomar.Ex. City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.Ex. It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.----* acabar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).* actuar de forma negligente = be remiss.* adoptar forma = take + shape.* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.* asumir una forma = assume + form.* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.* buscar una forma de hacer (algo) = develop + way + to make + Nombre.* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.* cambiar de forma = shape-shift.* cambiar de forma de vivir = turn + Posesivo + life around.* catálogo encuadernado en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.* catálogo en forma de álbum = guard (book) catalogue.* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.* catálogo en forma de listado = computer print-out catalogue.* catálogo en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.* como forma de vida = as a way of life.* como una forma de = as a means of.* concepto de forma = form concept.* con forma de castillo = castellated.* con forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* con forma de pelo = hair-like.* con forma de pera = pear-shaped.* con forma de pirámide = trihedral, pyramidal-shaped.* con forma de tetraedro = trihedral.* con forma de U = U-shaped.* con forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.* de forma = in form.* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.* de forma adecuada = adequately, appropriately.* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.* de forma alternativa = alternatively.* de forma anónima = anonymously.* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.* de forma apreciable = markedly.* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.* de forma audible = audibly.* de forma autónoma = autonomously.* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.* de forma clara = clearly.* de forma colegiada = collegially.* de forma combinada = in combination.* de forma competitiva = competitively.* de forma complementaria = complimentarily.* de forma completa = in full.* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.* de forma considerable = considerably.* de forma continuada = continuously.* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.* de forma deductiva = deductively.* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.* de forma diferente = differently shaped.* de forma digital = digitally.* de forma divertida = funnily.* de forma económica = cost-effectively.* de forma errática = erratically.* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.* de forma especulativa = speculatively.* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.* de forma federal = federally.* de forma general = widely, bulk.* de forma global = holistically.* de forma graciosa = funnily.* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].* de forma heurística = heuristically.* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.* de forma inesperada = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.* de forma innata = innately.* de forma irregular = erratically.* de forma lamentable = miserably.* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.* de forma mágica = magically.* de forma mecánica = mechanically.* de forma mordaz = pungently.* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de forma negativa = in a negative light.* de forma neutral = neutrally.* de forma notoria = markedly.* de forma óptima = optimally.* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.* de forma poco ética = unethically.* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.* de forma práctica = pragmatically.* de forma precisa = precisely.* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.* de forma que = in ways that.* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.* de forma regular = regularly.* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.* de forma saludable = healthily.* de forma sana = healthily.* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.* de forma sublime = subliminally.* de forma suscinta = in brief.* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.* de forma tosca = in crude form.* de forma trágica = tragically.* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.* de la forma más fácil = the easy way .* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.* de muchas formas = in more ways than one.* de ninguna forma = in any way at all.* de ninguna otra forma = in any other way.* de nuevas formas = in new ways.* de otra forma = in any other way.* describir de forma general = outline.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* de todas formas = anyway(s), at any rate, anyhow.* de todas las formas posibles = in any and all ways.* de una forma = in a fashion.* de una forma + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + manner.* de una forma ambigua = ambiguously.* de una forma brillante = brilliantly.* de una forma deplorable = execrably.* de una forma fácil = easily.* de una forma hábil = skilfully [skillfully, -USA].* de una forma intangible = intangibly.* de una forma lógica = logically.* de una forma monstruosa = monstrously.* de una forma organizada = in an organised fashion.* de una forma rápida = quickly.* de una forma relativamente + Nombre = relatively + Adverbio.* de una forma simple = in a simple manner, simply.* de una forma tautológica = tautologically.* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one way or another, one way or another, in one form or another.* de una nueva forma = in a new way.* dispuesto de forma uniforme = regimented.* división de forma = form division.* edificio en forma de cubo = cubic building.* en buena forma = in good nick.* encabezamiento de forma = form heading.* encontrar la forma de = devise + ways.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en mala forma = in bad nick.* en plena forma = in peak condition, in tip-top form, in tip-top condition.* en su forma más básica = at its most basic.* entintar la forma = beat + the forme.* entrada de forma = form entry.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* faceta de forma = Form facet.* forma adjetival = adjectival form.* forma artística = art form.* forma de actuar = discourse.* forma de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.* forma de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.* forma de conseguir algo = lever.* forma de doble fondo = double-faced mould.* forma de escribir = writing style.* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.* forma de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.* forma de funcionar = business model.* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.* forma de hacer papel = paper mould.* forma de impresión = composing frame, forme, plate, frame.* forma de la curva estadística en su valor más alto = peak-shape.* forma de pago = form of payment.* forma de papel vitela = wove mould.* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.* forma de presentación = form of presentation.* forma de trabajar = working practice, work practice, business model.* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* forma de vida = way of life.* forma excelente = commanding form.* forma física = physical form, physical condition, physical shape.* forma flexionada = inflected form.* forma geométrica = geometric shape, geometric pattern.* forma impresa = hard copy [hardcopy].* forma intelectual = intellectual form.* forma manual = hand mould.* forma nominal = noun form.* forma para papel verjurado = laid mould.* ganar de forma abrumadora = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* ganar de forma aplastante = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down, win by + a landslide.* ganar de forma arrolladora = win by + a landslide.* guardar las formas = keep up + appearances.* indicar las formas (de/en que) = point to + ways (of/in which).* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.* la forma de = ways and means (of/for/to/in/by).* la forma de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* la mejor forma de hacer Algo = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* orientado hacia la forma = form-oriented.* participar de forma activa = involve.* participar de forma activa en = engage in.* participar de una forma activa = become + involved.* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.* poner en forma = buff up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* por la forma = by the way.* presentar en forma de tabla = tabulate.* red en forma de estrella = star network [star-network].* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* sin forma = bodilessly, formless.* sugerir la forma de = suggest + way in which.* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.* terminar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* volver a dar forma = reshape [re-shape].* * *1)a) (contorno, apariencia) shapedar forma a algo — ( al barro) to shape something; ( a proyecto) to give shape to something
el suéter ha tomado la forma de la percha — the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hanger
b) (tipo, modalidad) formla discriminación no se tolerará bajo ninguna de sus formas — discrimination will not be tolerated in any shape or form
2) (Lit) (de una novela, obra) form; (Fil) form3) (Ling) form4) (Dep, Med)estar/mantenerse en forma — to be/keep fit
en forma — (AmL fam)
una comida en forma — a good square meal (colloq)
nos divertimos en forma — (AmL fam) we had a really good time
5) (manera, modo) wayde forma que — (frml) in such a way that
de cualquier forma or de todas formas — anyway, in any case
6) formas femenino plurala) ( de mujer) figureb) ( apariencias) appearances (pl)7) (Méx) ( formulario) form* * *= approach [approaches, -pl.], form, guise, means, mode, shape, way, mould [mold, -USA], shaping, complexion, manner, fashion.Ex: During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.
Ex: It is under the chosen form of heading that the catalogue entry for a particular document is filed and hence located.Ex: In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.Ex: The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.Ex: Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.Ex: If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex: The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.Ex: The process of shaping the scientific and technical propaganda into a legitimate specialisation is described.Ex: These documents contain the Commission's sentiments on how policy should be evolved in particular sectors and what complexion it should take = Estos documentos contienen el sentir de la Comisión de cómo debería desarrollarse la política en sectores concretos y qué cariz debería tomar.Ex: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.Ex: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.* acabar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).* actuar de forma negligente = be remiss.* adoptar forma = take + shape.* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.* asumir una forma = assume + form.* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* buena forma física = fitness, physical fitness.* buscar la forma de = look for + ways to.* buscar la forma de + Infinitivo = develop + way of + Gerundio.* buscar una forma de hacer (algo) = develop + way + to make + Nombre.* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.* cambiar de forma = shape-shift.* cambiar de forma de vivir = turn + Posesivo + life around.* catálogo encuadernado en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.* catálogo en forma de álbum = guard (book) catalogue.* catálogo en forma de libro = bookform catalogue, book catalogue.* catálogo en forma de libro encuadernado = bound book form catalogue.* catálogo en forma de listado = computer print-out catalogue.* catálogo en forma de listado de ordenador = computer book form catalogue.* catálogo impreso en forma de libro = printed book catalogue.* como forma de vida = as a way of life.* como una forma de = as a means of.* concepto de forma = form concept.* con forma de castillo = castellated.* con forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* con forma de pelo = hair-like.* con forma de pera = pear-shaped.* con forma de pirámide = trihedral, pyramidal-shaped.* con forma de tetraedro = trihedral.* con forma de U = U-shaped.* con forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* de alguna forma = in one way or another, one way or another.* de alguna otra forma = in any other way.* de cualquier forma = in any event, in any way [in anyway], in any case, in any way at all.* de cualquier forma posible = in any and all ways.* de esta forma = in this fashion, in this manner, in this way.* de forma = in form.* de forma abrumadora = overwhelmingly.* de forma aceptable = adequately, acceptably.* de forma adecuada = adequately, appropriately.* de forma alternada = in alternating fashion.* de forma alternativa = alternatively.* de forma anónima = anonymously.* de forma aplastante = overwhelmingly.* de forma apreciable = markedly.* de forma apropiada = properly, fitly, appropriately.* de forma audible = audibly.* de forma autónoma = autonomously.* de forma caprichosa = capriciously.* de forma clara = clearly.* de forma colegiada = collegially.* de forma combinada = in combination.* de forma competitiva = competitively.* de forma complementaria = complimentarily.* de forma completa = in full.* de forma conjunta con = in partnership with.* de forma considerable = considerably.* de forma continuada = continuously.* de forma cuadrada = squarish, square-shaped.* de forma deductiva = deductively.* de forma desastrosa = disastrously.* de forma deshonesta = dishonestly.* de forma diferente = differently shaped.* de forma digital = digitally.* de forma divertida = funnily.* de forma económica = cost-effectively.* de forma errática = erratically.* de forma escandalosa = outrageously.* de forma especulativa = speculatively.* de forma estructurada = in a structured fashion.* de forma exquisita = exquisitely.* de forma extraña = oddly, funnily.* de forma federal = federally.* de forma general = widely, bulk.* de forma global = holistically.* de forma graciosa = funnily.* de forma gratis = on a complimentary basis.* de forma gratuita = on a complimentary basis.* de forma grotesca = grotesquely.* de forma heterogénea = heterogeneously [heterogenously].* de forma heurística = heuristically.* de forma humorística = in a humorous vein.* de forma imaginativa = imaginatively.* de forma indirecta = circuitous route.* de forma inesperada = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.* de forma innata = innately.* de forma irregular = erratically.* de forma lamentable = miserably.* de forma lógica = in a meaningful way.* de forma mágica = magically.* de forma mecánica = mechanically.* de forma mordaz = pungently.* de forma muy parecida a = in much the same way as.* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de forma negativa = in a negative light.* de forma neutral = neutrally.* de forma notoria = markedly.* de forma óptima = optimally.* de forma personalizada = on a one-to-one basis.* de forma poco ética = unethically.* de forma poco imaginativa = unimaginatively.* de forma poco profesional = unprofessionally.* de forma poco razonable = unreasonably.* de forma positiva = in a positive light, constructively.* de forma práctica = pragmatically.* de forma precisa = precisely.* de forma puntual = occasionally, when necessary.* de forma que = in ways that.* de forma que resulta más fácil de entender = in digestible form.* de forma rara = oddly, funnily.* de forma recíproca = reciprocally.* de forma regular = regularly.* de forma rentable = cost-effectively.* de forma ridícula = grotesquely.* de forma saludable = healthily.* de forma sana = healthily.* de forma significativa = to any significant extent, to a significant extent.* de forma sistemática = in a systematic fashion.* de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.* de forma subconsciente = subconsciously.* de forma sublime = subliminally.* de forma suscinta = in brief.* de forma terapéutica = therapeutically.* de forma tosca = in crude form.* de forma trágica = tragically.* de igual forma = in like manner, in a like manner, in like fashion, in like vein.* de la forma más difícil = the hard way.* de la forma más fácil = the easy way.* de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.* de la misma forma que = in the same way (as), in the same manner (as), in much the same way as.* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.* de muchas formas = in more ways than one.* de ninguna forma = in any way at all.* de ninguna otra forma = in any other way.* de nuevas formas = in new ways.* de otra forma = in any other way.* describir de forma general = outline.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* de todas formas = anyway(s), at any rate, anyhow.* de todas las formas posibles = in any and all ways.* de una forma = in a fashion.* de una forma + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + manner.* de una forma ambigua = ambiguously.* de una forma brillante = brilliantly.* de una forma deplorable = execrably.* de una forma fácil = easily.* de una forma hábil = skilfully [skillfully, -USA].* de una forma intangible = intangibly.* de una forma lógica = logically.* de una forma monstruosa = monstrously.* de una forma organizada = in an organised fashion.* de una forma rápida = quickly.* de una forma relativamente + Nombre = relatively + Adverbio.* de una forma simple = in a simple manner, simply.* de una forma tautológica = tautologically.* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one way or another, one way or another, in one form or another.* de una nueva forma = in a new way.* dispuesto de forma uniforme = regimented.* división de forma = form division.* edificio en forma de cubo = cubic building.* en buena forma = in good nick.* encabezamiento de forma = form heading.* encontrar la forma de = devise + ways.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en mala forma = in bad nick.* en plena forma = in peak condition, in tip-top form, in tip-top condition.* en su forma más básica = at its most basic.* entintar la forma = beat + the forme.* entrada de forma = form entry.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* faceta de forma = Form facet.* forma adjetival = adjectival form.* forma artística = art form.* forma de actuar = discourse.* forma de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.* forma de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.* forma de conseguir algo = lever.* forma de doble fondo = double-faced mould.* forma de escribir = writing style.* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.* forma de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.* forma de funcionar = business model.* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.* forma de hacer papel = paper mould.* forma de impresión = composing frame, forme, plate, frame.* forma de la curva estadística en su valor más alto = peak-shape.* forma de pago = form of payment.* forma de papel vitela = wove mould.* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.* forma de presentación = form of presentation.* forma de trabajar = working practice, work practice, business model.* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* forma de vida = way of life.* forma excelente = commanding form.* forma física = physical form, physical condition, physical shape.* forma flexionada = inflected form.* forma geométrica = geometric shape, geometric pattern.* forma impresa = hard copy [hardcopy].* forma intelectual = intellectual form.* forma manual = hand mould.* forma nominal = noun form.* forma para papel verjurado = laid mould.* ganar de forma abrumadora = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* ganar de forma aplastante = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down, win by + a landslide.* ganar de forma arrolladora = win by + a landslide.* guardar las formas = keep up + appearances.* indicar las formas (de/en que) = point to + ways (of/in which).* la forma correcta de hacer las cosas = the way to go.* la forma de = ways and means (of/for/to/in/by).* la forma de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* la mejor forma de hacer Algo = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* orientado hacia la forma = form-oriented.* participar de forma activa = involve.* participar de forma activa en = engage in.* participar de una forma activa = become + involved.* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.* poner en forma = buff up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* por la forma = by the way.* presentar en forma de tabla = tabulate.* red en forma de estrella = star network [star-network].* sentirse en plena forma = feel + tip-top.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* sin forma = bodilessly, formless.* sugerir la forma de = suggest + way in which.* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.* terminar de forma positiva = end + Nombre + on a high (note).* tomar forma = take + form, take + shape, assume + form, shape up.* una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.* volver a dar forma = reshape [re-shape].* * *A1 (contorno, apariencia) shapetiene forma circular it's circular (in shape)en forma de cruz in the shape of a crosstiene la forma de un platillo it's the shape of a saucer o it's saucer-shapedlos tenemos de todas formas y tamaños we have them in all shapes and sizesel alfarero da forma al barro the potter shapes the clayfinalmente logró dar forma a sus proyectos he finally managed to give some shape to his plansel suéter ha cogido la forma de la percha the sweater's been stretched out of shape by the coat hangerel príncipe tomó la forma de una rana the prince turned into a frogla escultura/el proyecto está empezando a tomar forma the sculpture/plan is beginning to take shape2 (tipo, modalidad) formla discriminación no puede ser tolerada bajo ninguna de sus formas discrimination cannot be tolerated in any shape or formlas distintas formas de vida animal the different forms of animal lifeel medicamento se presenta en forma de supositorios y de comprimidos the medicine comes in suppository or tablet formB1 ( Lit) (de una novela, obra) formfondo y forma form and content2 ( Der):un defecto de forma a technicality ( in drafting or presentation)3 ( Fil) formC ( Ling) formla forma singular the singular (form)estar/mantenerse en forma to be/keep fitesta temporada está en baja forma this season he's off form o he's not in good formme siento en plena forma I feel on top formhoy nos divertimos en forma we had a terrific o fantastic time todaymetiste la pata en (gran) forma you really put your foot in it ( colloq)E (manera, modo) wayes su forma de ser it's just his way, it's just the way he isno me gusta nada su forma de organizar las cosas I don't like his way of organizing things at all¡qué forma de gritar, ni que estuviese sorda! there's no need to shout, I'm not deaf!así no hay forma de entenderse we'll never get anywhere like thislo hizo de forma que él no se enterase ( frml); she did it in such a way that he would not find outde cualquier forma or de todas formas or de una forma o de otra anyway, in any caseCompuesto:form o method of payment1 (de una mujer) figure2 (apariencias) appearances (pl)en público siempre guardan or cubren las formas they always keep up appearances in publicG ( Méx) (formulario) form* * *
Del verbo formar: ( conjugate formar)
forma es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
forma
formar
forma sustantivo femenino
1
tiene la forma de un platillo it's the shape of a saucer;
dar forma a algo ( al barro) to shape sth;
( a proyecto) to give shape to sth
forma de pago form o method of payment
2 (Dep, Med):
está en baja forma he's not on form;
en plena forma on top form;
en forma: nos divertimos en forma we had a really good time
3 (manera, modo) way;
¡vaya forma de conducir! what a way to drive!;
forma de vida way of life;
de forma distinta differently;
de cualquier forma or de todas formas anyway, in any case
4◊ formas sustantivo femenino plural
5 (Méx) ( formulario) form
formar ( conjugate formar) verbo transitivo
1
‹asociación/gobierno› to form, set up;
‹ barricada› to set up;◊ ¡formen parejas! ( en clase) get into pairs o twos!;
( en baile) take your partners!b) (Ling) to form
2 ( componer) to make up;
forma parte de algo to be part of sth, to belong to sth
3 ‹carácter/espíritu› to form, shape
4 ( educar) to bring up;
( para trabajo) to train
verbo intransitivo (Mil) to fall in
formarse verbo pronominal
1
◊ se formó una cola a line (AmE) o (BrE) queue formed
2 ( educarse) to be educated;
( para trabajo) to be trained
forma sustantivo femenino
1 form, shape: una vasija en forma de campana, a bell-shaped vessel
2 (modo) way: hazlo de otra forma do it another way
no hay forma de probarlo, there's no way to prove it
forma de pago, method of payment
3 Dep form: está en baja forma, she's off form
me mantengo en forma, I keep fit 4 formas, (modales) manners
guardar las formas, to keep up appearances
♦ Locuciones: de forma que, so that
de todas formas, anyway, in any case
formar verbo transitivo
1 to form
2 (criar) to bring up
(instruir) to educate, train
' forma' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acento
- aerodinámica
- aerodinámico
- amorfa
- amorfo
- anacrónica
- anacrónico
- borla
- cerrada
- cerrado
- circular
- congruente
- cónica
- cónico
- corpórea
- corpóreo
- defraudar
- diferente
- ser
- escribano
- estrafalaria
- estrafalario
- estrechamiento
- estrellada
- estrellado
- formalmente
- herida
- histriónica
- histriónico
- imitar
- inicua
- inicuo
- ladrón
- ladrona
- mercenaria
- mercenario
- modo
- óptica
- oscurecer
- pequeña
- pequeño
- política
- redonda
- redondo
- sambenito
- tallar
- tela
- tener
- Tiro
English:
A
- agenda
- agree
- alternately
- amusing
- an
- and
- angular
- anyhow
- arrange
- as
- attuned to
- be
- begin
- best
- blend
- circle
- crescent
- cupcake
- day
- deny
- diamond
- disgusting
- do
- enjoy
- expect
- expedient
- faint
- figure
- fish
- fit
- fitness
- form
- freeware
- from
- go
- heart-shaped
- hexagon
- jelly baby
- jelly bean
- Jerkily
- keep
- kidney shaped
- lack
- lie
- manner
- mister
- must
- parcel
- pear-shaped
* * *forma nf1. [figura] shape, form;¿qué forma tiene? what shape is it?;en forma de triángulo in the shape of a triangle;en forma de L L-shaped;el escultor dio forma al barro the sculptor shaped the clay;el proyecto comienza a tomar forma the project is starting to take shape2. [manera] way, manner;tiene una forma de hablar muy divertida she has a very funny way of talking;no ha habido forma de localizarlo it was impossible to find him;se puede hacer de varias formas it can be done in several different ways;lo siento, es mi forma de ser I'm sorry, that's just the way I am o that's just my way;¡qué forma de llover! it's absolutely pouring down!;de cualquier forma, de todas formas anyway, in any case;si lo hacemos de esta forma, acabaremos antes if we do it this way, we'll finish earlier;viajaremos en segunda, de esta forma recortaremos gastos we can travel second class, that way we'll keep the cost down;han organizado las conferencias de forma que haya diez minutos de intervalo entre ellas they've arranged the speeches in such a way that there's a ten-minute break between each one;llegaremos a las ocho, de forma que podamos comenzar temprano we'll be there by eight so (that) we can start early;dobla la camisa de forma que no se arruguen las mangas fold the shirt so (that) the sleeves don't get creasedforma de pago method of payment3. [manifestación] form;la fotografía es una forma de arte photography is an art form4. [condición física] fitness;estar en forma to be fit;estar en baja/plena forma to be in poor/top shape;vuelvo a estar en plena forma I'm fully fit again;mantenerse/ponerse en forma to keep/get fitforma física physical fitness;en perfecta forma física in perfect (physical) shape5. [de equipo, artista] form;estar en forma to be on form;estar en baja/plena forma to be off form/on top form6.formas [silueta] figure, curves;un cuerpo de formas armoniosas a curvaceous body7.formas [modales] manners, social conventions;guardar las formas to keep up appearances8. [horma, molde] mould9. Rel host;la Sagrada Forma the Holy Host10. Arte & Lit form;a este escritor le importa más la forma que el contenido this writer is more interested in form than content11. Ling form;en forma plural in the plural* * *f1 form2 ( apariencia) shape;en forma de in the shape of;dar forma a algo shape sth3 ( manera) way;de forma que in such a way that;de todas formas in any case, anyway;de alguna forma, en cierta forma in a way;de cualquier forma anyway;de ninguna forma not in the slightest, fam no way;no hay forma de que coma/estudie nothing will make him eat/study, it’s impossible to get him to eat/study4:formas pl proprieties;guardar las formas keep up appearances5:estar en forma be fit;mantenerse en forma stay in shape6 Méx ( formulario) form* * *forma nf1) : form, shape2) manera, modo: manner, way3) : fitnessestar en forma: to be fit, to be in shape4) formas nfpl: appearances, conventions* * *forma n1. (contorno) shape¿qué forma tiene? what shape is it?2. (manera) wayde forma distinta in a different way / differently -
18 justo antes de
= on the eve of, in the run up to, during the run up toEx. Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.Ex. State libraries are expected to provide leadership in the run up to the 1991 White House Conference on Libraries on issues such as censorship, literacy and multiculturalism.Ex. A good illustration of this is the two-page advertisement placed in the Financial Times during the run up to the 1984 European Parliament election.* * *= on the eve of, in the run up to, during the run up toEx: Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.
Ex: State libraries are expected to provide leadership in the run up to the 1991 White House Conference on Libraries on issues such as censorship, literacy and multiculturalism.Ex: A good illustration of this is the two-page advertisement placed in the Financial Times during the run up to the 1984 European Parliament election. -
19 la víspera de
Ex. Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.* * *Ex: Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.
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20 licencia
f.1 license, permit (document).licencia de armas/caza gun/hunting licenselicencia de conducir driving license ( Carib, Chilean Spanish, Ecuadoran Spanish Méx Br), driver's license (United States)licencia para conducir driving license ( Carib, Chilean Spanish, Ecuadoran Spanish Méx Br), driver's license (United States)licencia de exportación/importación export/import licenselicencia fiscal = official authorization to practice a professionlicencia de obras planning permissionlicencia poética poetic license2 leave (military).licencia absoluta discharge3 leave. ( Latin American Spanish)4 liberty.tomarse licencias con alguien to take liberties with somebodypres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: licenciar.* * *1 (permiso) licence (US license), permission2 (documento) licence (US license), permit3 MILITAR discharge\tomarse la licencia de to take the licence (US license) tolicencia poética poetic licence (US license)* * *noun f.1) permission2) franchise3) license4) permit* * *SF1) (=documento) licence, license (EEUU)licencia de armas — gun licence, gun permit (EEUU)
licencia de caza — game licence, hunting permit
licencia de conducir, licencia de conductor — driving licence, driver's license (EEUU)
licencia de construcción — ≈ planning permission
licencia de exportación — (Com) export licence
licencia de manejar — LAm driving licence, driver's license (EEUU)
licencia de obras — building permit, planning permission
licencia de piloto, licencia de vuelo — pilot's licence
licencia fiscal — registration with the Spanish Inland Revenue necessary for any commercial activity
2) (Mil) leave, furlough (EEUU)3) [de trabajo] leave4) frm (=permiso) permissiondar su licencia — to give one's permission, grant permission
5) (=libertinaje) licence6) (Literat)7) (Univ) † degree* * *1) ( documento) license*2)a) (frml) (permiso, beneplácito) permissionb) (ant) (libertad, confianza) liberty3)a) (Mil) leaveb) (AmL) ( de un trabajo) leave•* * *= licence [license, -USA], leave pass, franchise, license [licence, -USA], licensing, licensing agreement, licensing arrangement, licensure, permit.Ex. They were a kind of localized office for the city government and would take on routine tasks like receiving license applications, although main function was to provide information.Ex. Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.Ex. The Condensed Books series holds a unique and ubiquitous book publishing franchise that has vanquished all competitors.Ex. The use of electronic information everywhere in the world is usually defined and described by contractual agreements, otherwise known as licenses = El uso de la información electrónica en todo el mundo normalmente se define y describe mediante acuerdos contractuales que se conocen como licencias.Ex. Licensing is increasing in importance as a means of gaining access to commercially available digital information = Las licencias están creciendo en importancia como forma de acceder a información digital comercial.Ex. The article 'Licence at your own risk' describes the complexities of negotiating licensing agreements.Ex. Some publishers are entering into longterm, multiproperty licensing arrangements, while others participate in television coproductions and seek synergies with sister companies.Ex. Only through formal certification or licensure will librarians achieve the consistently high level of performance necessary to command the confidence and respect accorded a profession.Ex. The author discusses the role of the National Library of Nigeria as distributing agent and considers the problem surrounding the issue of a special permit for shipments into Nigeria.----* acuerdo de licencia = licensing agreement, licensing arrangement.* conceder licencia = grant + license.* conceder licencia de comercialización = license [licence, -USA].* conceder una licencia = issue + licence.* condiciones de la licencia = licence terms, licence terms and conditions.* con licencia para vender bebidas alcohólicas = licensed.* derechos de licencia = licensing rights.* distribuidor que concede licencias = licensor.* incluir licencia de uso en sobre cerrado = shrink-wrap [shrinkwrap].* incumplimiento de licencia = breach of license agreement.* licencia a ciegas = shrink-wrap licence [shrinkwrap licence], shrink-wrapped licence [shrinkwrapped licence].* licencia colectiva = collective licensing.* licencia comercial = trading licence.* licencia corporativa = collective licensing.* licencia de acceso = subscription license.* licencia de acceso a información electrónica = license [licence, -USA], licensing.* licencia de armas = firearm licence.* licencia de caza = hunting licence, shooting licence.* licencia de pesca = fishing licence.* licencia de tenencia de armas = firearm licence.* licencia de uso = licence agreement.* licencia educativa = educational licence.* licencia en sobre hermético = shrink-wrap licence [shrinkwrap licence], shrink-wrapped licence [shrinkwrapped licence].* licencia estándar = boilerplate licensing.* licencia fiscal = trading licence.* licencia para matar = licence to kill.* licencias corporativas = site licensing.* sin licencia = unlicensed.* términos y condiciones de la licencia = licence terms and conditions, licence terms.* titular de una licencia = licensee.* * *1) ( documento) license*2)a) (frml) (permiso, beneplácito) permissionb) (ant) (libertad, confianza) liberty3)a) (Mil) leaveb) (AmL) ( de un trabajo) leave•* * *= licence [license, -USA], leave pass, franchise, license [licence, -USA], licensing, licensing agreement, licensing arrangement, licensure, permit.Ex: They were a kind of localized office for the city government and would take on routine tasks like receiving license applications, although main function was to provide information.
Ex: Thus a letter home from a common soldier on the eve of a great battle is likely to be of considerably more interest to the historian than a leave pass signed by the commanding general of one of the armies involved.Ex: The Condensed Books series holds a unique and ubiquitous book publishing franchise that has vanquished all competitors.Ex: The use of electronic information everywhere in the world is usually defined and described by contractual agreements, otherwise known as licenses = El uso de la información electrónica en todo el mundo normalmente se define y describe mediante acuerdos contractuales que se conocen como licencias.Ex: Licensing is increasing in importance as a means of gaining access to commercially available digital information = Las licencias están creciendo en importancia como forma de acceder a información digital comercial.Ex: The article 'Licence at your own risk' describes the complexities of negotiating licensing agreements.Ex: Some publishers are entering into longterm, multiproperty licensing arrangements, while others participate in television coproductions and seek synergies with sister companies.Ex: Only through formal certification or licensure will librarians achieve the consistently high level of performance necessary to command the confidence and respect accorded a profession.Ex: The author discusses the role of the National Library of Nigeria as distributing agent and considers the problem surrounding the issue of a special permit for shipments into Nigeria.* acuerdo de licencia = licensing agreement, licensing arrangement.* conceder licencia = grant + license.* conceder licencia de comercialización = license [licence, -USA].* conceder una licencia = issue + licence.* condiciones de la licencia = licence terms, licence terms and conditions.* con licencia para vender bebidas alcohólicas = licensed.* derechos de licencia = licensing rights.* distribuidor que concede licencias = licensor.* incluir licencia de uso en sobre cerrado = shrink-wrap [shrinkwrap].* incumplimiento de licencia = breach of license agreement.* licencia a ciegas = shrink-wrap licence [shrinkwrap licence], shrink-wrapped licence [shrinkwrapped licence].* licencia colectiva = collective licensing.* licencia comercial = trading licence.* licencia corporativa = collective licensing.* licencia de acceso = subscription license.* licencia de acceso a información electrónica = license [licence, -USA], licensing.* licencia de armas = firearm licence.* licencia de caza = hunting licence, shooting licence.* licencia de pesca = fishing licence.* licencia de tenencia de armas = firearm licence.* licencia de uso = licence agreement.* licencia educativa = educational licence.* licencia en sobre hermético = shrink-wrap licence [shrinkwrap licence], shrink-wrapped licence [shrinkwrapped licence].* licencia estándar = boilerplate licensing.* licencia fiscal = trading licence.* licencia para matar = licence to kill.* licencias corporativas = site licensing.* sin licencia = unlicensed.* términos y condiciones de la licencia = licence terms and conditions, licence terms.* titular de una licencia = licensee.* * *A (documento) license*Compuestos:hunting permit● licencia de conducción or de conducirexport license*import license*● licencia de manejar or de manejo(AmC, Méx, Ven) licencia de conducirplanning permissionfishing license* o permitfee paid to the government by lawyers, doctors, etc for the right to practice their professionB1 ( frml) (permiso, beneplácito) permission¿da usted su licencia? do you give your permission o consent?, do I have your permission?pidió licencia para verlo she asked permission to see it2 ( ant) (libertad, confianza) libertyCompuesto:poetic license*C1 ( Mil) leaveviene a casa con licencia he's coming home on leave2 ( AmL) (de un trabajo) leavele dan 20 días de licencia anual he gets 20 days' annual leaveestá de licencia she's on leaveCompuestos:absolute discharge● licencia por enfermedad/maternidad( RPl) sick/maternity leave* * *
Del verbo licenciar: ( conjugate licenciar)
licencia es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
licencia
licenciar
licencia sustantivo femenino
1 ( documento) license( conjugate license);
licencia de conducir or (AmC, Méx, Ven) de manejar driver's license (AmE), driving licence (BrE)
2a) (Mil) leave;
licenciar ( conjugate licenciar) verbo transitivo ‹ soldado› to discharge
licenciarse verbo pronominal [ estudiante] to graduate
licencia sustantivo femenino
1 (autorización) permission
licencia poética, poetic licence
2 (documento oficial) permit, licence, US license
licencia de armas, gun licence
LAm Auto driving licence, US driver's license
3 (exceso de libertad, confianza) licence, US license, freedom: se toma demasiadas licencias, he takes too many liberties
licenciar vtr Mil to discharge
' licencia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tramitar
- pase
- solicitud
- vencimiento
English:
honourable discharge
- interlope
- leave
- licence
- driver's license
- furlough
- holiday
- license
- permit
- sick
- television
- vacation
* * *licencia nf1. [documento] licence, permit;[de software, vídeo] licence agreement licencia de armas gun licence;licencia artística artistic licence;licencia de caza hunting licence o permit;Carib, Chile, Ecuad licencia de conducir Br driving licence, US driver's license; Méx licencia para conducir Br driving licence, US driver's license; Méx licencia de conductor Br driving licence, US driver's license;licencia de exportación export licence;licencia fiscal = official authorization to practise a profession;licencia de importación import licence;Méx licencia de manejo Br driving licence, US driver's license;licencia de obras planning permission;licencia de pesca fishing permit2. [eclesiástica] [para predicar] licence;[para publicar un texto] imprimatur3. [autorización] permission;dar licencia to give permission;Méxcon licencia [con permiso] if I may, if you'll excuse me;Méxcon licencia, ¿puedo pasar? may I come in?4. [en el ejército] leavelicencia absoluta discharge5. Am [en el trabajo] leave;estar de licencia to be off workRP licencia por enfermedad sick leave; RP licencia por maternidad maternity leave6. [libertad] liberty;me he permitido la licencia de venir sin llamar I took the liberty of coming without calling first;tomarse licencias con alguien to take liberties with sbLit licencia métrica metrical licence o freedom; Lit licencia poética poetic licence* * *f1 permit, license, Brlicence2 ( permiso) permission3 MIL leave4:tomarse demasiadas licencias take liberties5 L.Am.AUTO license, Brlicence* * *licencia nf1) : permission2) : leave, leave of absence3) : permit, licenselicencia de conducir: driver's license* * *licencia n licence
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