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121 medio2
2 = average, mainline, mainstream.Ex. The average family does have very real information needs, even though these may not be immediately recognized as such.Ex. This is 'scientific journalism' at its worst, but its standards are not wholly different from those of the mainline press.Ex. Some children may be constrained by a mainstream curriculum that does not match their ability level.----* ciudadano medio, el = average man, the.* como término medio = on average.* de nivel cultural medio = middlebrow [middle-brow].* de nivel medio = medium level [medium-level], middle-range.* de precio medio = medium-priced.* de talle medio = medium-length.* de tamaño medio = medium-sized, mid-sized [midsized], middle-sized, mid-size [midsize].* de tipo medio = middle-range.* el ciudadano medio = the average Joe.* hombre medio, el = average person, the.* la ciudadana media = the average Jane.* nivel de dominio medio = working knowledge.* persona con nivel cultural medio = middlebrow [middle-brow].* por término medio = on average.* precio medio = average price.* tener por término medio = average.* término medio = compromise, balance.* valor medio = midrange, mean value. -
122 mutuo
adj.mutual, reciprocal.m.loan for consumption, mutuum.* * *► adjetivo1 mutual, reciprocal* * *(f. - mutua)adj.1) mutual2) reciprocal* * *ADJ (=recíproco) mutual; (=conjunto) joint* * *- tua adjetivoa) ( recíproco) <respeto/ayuda> mutualde mutuo acuerdo — by mutual o joint agreement
b) ( común) mutual* * *= mutual, reciprocal.Ex. In co-operative cataloguing a number of otherwise independent libraries share the work of producing a catalogue for their mutual benefit.Ex. Care should be taken to ensure that the combined punctuation is used only when the relationship between the headings is reciprocal.----* apoyo mutuo = mutual support.* ayuda mutua = mutual help, mutual aid.* banco de ahorros mutuos = mutual savings bank.* beneficio mutuo = mutual benefit.* confianza mutua = mutual trust.* conocimiento mutuo = mutual knowledge.* entendimiento mutuo = mutual understanding.* respeto mutuo = mutual respect.* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.* sociedad de socorros mutuos = friendly society, provident society, mutual benefit society.* * *- tua adjetivoa) ( recíproco) <respeto/ayuda> mutualde mutuo acuerdo — by mutual o joint agreement
b) ( común) mutual* * *= mutual, reciprocal.Ex: In co-operative cataloguing a number of otherwise independent libraries share the work of producing a catalogue for their mutual benefit.
Ex: Care should be taken to ensure that the combined punctuation is used only when the relationship between the headings is reciprocal.* apoyo mutuo = mutual support.* ayuda mutua = mutual help, mutual aid.* banco de ahorros mutuos = mutual savings bank.* beneficio mutuo = mutual benefit.* confianza mutua = mutual trust.* conocimiento mutuo = mutual knowledge.* entendimiento mutuo = mutual understanding.* respeto mutuo = mutual respect.* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.* sociedad de socorros mutuos = friendly society, provident society, mutual benefit society.* * *1 (recíproco) ‹respeto/simpatía/ayuda› mutualpor mutuo consentimiento by mutual consentde mutuo acuerdo by mutual o joint agreementel sentimiento es mutuo the feeling is mutual2 (común) mutualtrataron cuestiones de interés mutuo they discussed matters of mutual interestredundará en beneficio mutuo it will be to our mutual benefit* * *
mutuo◊ - tua adjetivo
mutual;
de mutuo acuerdo by mutual o joint agreement;
redundará en beneficio mutuo it will be to our mutual benefit
mutuo,-a adjetivo mutual
' mutuo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mutua
English:
mutual
- compromise
- each
* * *mutuo, -a adjmutual;de mutuo acuerdo by mutual o joint agreement;el sentimiento es mutuo the feeling is mutual;se tienen una admiración mutua they have a mutual admiration, they both admire each other;tienen un amigo mutuo they have a mutual friend;los dos países se brindaron apoyo mutuo the two countries offered each other mutual support* * *adj mutual* * *: mutual, reciprocal♦ mutuamente adv* * *mutuo adj mutual -
123 pactar
v.1 to agree to.pactar un acuerdo to reach an agreement2 to strike a deal.3 to make a pact, to make a deal, to deal, to agree.Ellos pactaron They made a pact.4 to contract for, to stipulate.Ellos pactaron un negocio They contracted for a business deal.5 to make a deal to, to make a pact to.Ellos pactaron importar ganado They made a deal to import cattle.* * *1 to agree (to)1 to come to an agreement* * *1. VT1) (=acordar) to agree to2) (=estipular) to stipulate2. VI1) (=llegar a un acuerdo) to come to an agreement, make a pact2) (=transigir) to compromise* * *1.verbo transitivo <paz/tregua> to negotiate, agree terms for; <plazo/indemnización> to agree on2.pactar vi to make a pact, negotiate an agreement* * *----* pactar una moratoria sobre = proclaim + a moratorium on.* * *1.verbo transitivo <paz/tregua> to negotiate, agree terms for; <plazo/indemnización> to agree on2.pactar vi to make a pact, negotiate an agreement* * ** pactar una moratoria sobre = proclaim + a moratorium on.* * *pactar [A1 ]vt1 ‹acuerdo/paz/tregua› to negotiate, agree terms for; ‹plazo/indemnización› to agree onse pactó una indemnización compensation was agreed on2 ‹precios› to fixfueron multados por pactar precios they were fined for price-fixing■ pactarvito make a pact, negotiate an agreement* * *
pactar ( conjugate pactar) verbo transitivo ‹paz/tregua› to negotiate, agree terms for;
‹plazo/indemnización› to agree on
verbo intransitivo
to make a pact, negotiate an agreement
pactar
I verbo transitivo to agree
II verbo intransitivo to come to an agreement
' pactar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
capitular
English:
conclude
* * *♦ vtto agree to;pactar un acuerdo to reach an agreement;los sindicatos han pactado no ir a la huelga the unions have agreed not to go on strike♦ vi* * *I v/t agree;pactar un acuerdo reach (an) agreementII v/i reach (an) agreement* * *pactar vt: to agree onpactar vi: to come to an agreement -
124 postura2
= stance, position, stand, posturing, viewpoint, standpoint, view, opinion (on).Ex. It is precisely such programme arrangements which seemed, upon examination, to produce an equivocal stance on the question of applying the technology in a user-orientated way.Ex. In 1971 John Pemberton was engaged by the Government `to carry out a broad review of the present position regarding the provision of printed ephemera in libraries in Great Britain'.Ex. The Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association included various items of business such as: the ALA stand on UNESCO; a new dues schedule; grants; role of school librarians in ALA; new cataloguing tools; and standards.Ex. The lavishness of the presentation imbues the show with conviction and almost distracts from the ridiculousness of its apocalyptic posturing.Ex. Whatever viewpoint is taken, it is difficult to dispute the significance of AACR1.Ex. So it seems to me you should try to resolve this point of approach, whether you're going to approach it from the standpoint of the user or from the standpoint of the group being listed.Ex. There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.Ex. A reputable supplier will readily provide names of former customers who may be contacted for their opinions on service, support and maintenance.----* adoptar la postura moral correcta = take + the high ground, take + the high road.* adoptar una postura = adopt + posture, adopt + behaviour, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.* adoptar una postura crítica sobre = take + a critical view of.* adoptar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.* adoptar una postura firme contra = take + a firm stand against.* adoptar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.* adoptar una postura unánime = speak with + one voice.* adoptar un postura = embrace + view, don + mantle.* cambiar de postura = reconsider + position.* cambiar radicalmente de postura = do + an about-face.* cambio radical de postura = about-face.* declaración de postura oficial = position paper.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* desafiar una postura = challenge + attitude.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* postura defensiva = bunker mentality.* postura ideológica en contra de la homosexualidad = heterosexism.* postura indefinida = fence-sitting position.* postura única = unified voice.* tomar una postura = take + viewpoint, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.* tomar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).* tomar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand. -
125 seguridad
f.1 safety (ausencia de peligro).de seguridad safety (cinturón, cierre)seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplaceseguridad vial road safety2 security.seguridad ciudadana public safetyseguridad Social Social Security3 security (guardias).4 security (estabilidad, firmeza).una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment5 certainty (certidumbre).con seguridad for sure, definitelycon toda seguridad with absolute certaintytener la seguridad de que to be certain that6 confidence (confianza).habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidentlyseguridad en sí mismo self-confidencemostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence7 assurance, guaranty.8 self-reliance, firmness, positiveness, assurance.* * *1 (gen) security2 (física) safety3 (certeza) certainty, sureness4 (confianza) confidence5 (organismo) security6 (fiabilidad) reliability\con toda seguridad most probablyde seguridad securityen la seguridad de que... in the safe knowledge that...hablar con seguridad to speak with confidencetener la seguridad de que... to be certain that..., be sure that...seguridad en sí mismo,-a self-confidenceseguridad financiera financial securityseguridad social ≈ National Health Service* * *noun f.1) security2) assurance, certainty3) confidence* * *SF1) (=falta de riesgo)a) [ante accidente, peligro] safety; [ante delito, atentado] securitypara mayor seguridad recomendamos el uso de la mascarilla — for safety's sake we recommend that you use a mask
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cinturón de seguridad — safety belt•
empresa de seguridad — security company•
medidas de seguridad — [ante accidente, incendio] safety measures; [ante delito, atentado] security measuresb) [económica] securityhasta que no tenga trabajo no tendrá seguridad económica — until he has a job he won't have any financial security
c) (Mil, Pol) security•
consejo de seguridad — security council2)seguridad ciudadana — the security of the public from crime
seguridad del Estado — national security, state security
seguridad social — (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service, ≈ NHS
3) (=sensación) [de no tener peligro] security; [de confianza] confidence, assurancehabla con mucha seguridad — he speaks with great confidence o assurance
seguridad en uno mismo — self-confidence, self-assurance
4) (=certeza) certaintyno puedo darle seguridad — I can't say for sure o for certain
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con seguridad, no lo sabemos con seguridad — we don't know for sure o for certaincon toda seguridad, podemos decir que... — with complete certainty, we can say that...
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tener la seguridad de que... — to be sure o certain that...tenía la seguridad de que algo iba a pasar — he was sure o certain that something was going to happen
tengan ustedes la seguridad de que... — (you may) rest assured that... frm
5) (Jur) [de fianza] security, surety* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex. The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.Ex. Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex. DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.----* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex: The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.
Ex: Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex: DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *A (ausencia de peligro) safetyla seguridad de los rehenes the safety of the hostagescomo medida de seguridad, mantengan los cinturones abrochados as a safety precaution please keep your seatbelts fastenedcierre de seguridad safety catchpor razones de seguridad, no se permite fumar for safety reasons, smoking is not permittedmedidas de seguridad (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measuresla empresa encargada de la seguridad del edificio the company responsible for the security of the buildinguna prisión de alta seguridad a high security prisonCompuestos:biosafetypublic safetyla seguridad del estado state security, national securityroad safetyB (estabilidad, garantía) securityuna alta seguridad para el inversor a high degree o level of security for the investorno ofrece ninguna seguridad it doesn't offer any securityCompuesto:social securityC1(certeza): no te lo puedo decir con seguridad I can't tell you for certain o for sure o ( frml) with any degree of certaintycon seguridad se quedó dormido he's probably fallen asleep o ( colloq) I bet he's fallen asleepno me dio ninguna seguridad de tenerlo listo para mañana she didn't give me any assurances that she'd have it ready by tomorrowcon toda seguridad te hace el favor you can be sure he'll do that for you2 (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetiene mucha seguridad en sí mismo he's very sure of himself, he has a lot of self-confidenceda una falsa impresión de seguridad he gives off a false impression of self-confidence* * *
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 ( ausencia de peligro) safety;
(protección contra robos, atentados) security;
(contra robos, atentados) security measures;
seguridad ciudadana public safety
2 (estabilidad, garantía) security;
3
◊ podemos decir con seguridad que … we can say for sure o with certainty that …
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 (confianza) confidence: hablaba con mucha seguridad, he spoke with great self-confidence
2 (certeza) sureness: ten la seguridad de que no te engañará, you can be certain that he won't deceive you
con toda seguridad, surely
3 (garantía) no me dan la seguridad de que me vayan a contratar, they won't guarantee that they'll hire me
4 (contra accidentes) safety
cinturón de seguridad, safety belt
seguridad en el empleo, safety at work
5 (contra robos, etc) security
cerradura de seguridad, security lock 6 Seguridad Social, Social Security, GB National Health Service
Recuerda que safety se refiere a la seguridad física, mientras que security hace referencia a la seguridad contra el delito.
' seguridad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alta
- beneficio
- cartilla
- cierre
- cinturón
- confianza
- copia
- cotizar
- cotización
- específica
- específico
- inspección
- red
- responsable
- SS
- válvula
- abrochar
- ajustar
- aportar
- aporte
- atentar
- bóveda
- burlar
- caja
- consejo
- estado
- falla
- garantía
- norma
- potenciar
- reforzar
- riguroso
- seguro
English:
around-the clock
- asbestos
- assurance
- backup
- bolster
- buckle up
- certainty
- check
- compromise
- demonstrate
- failsafe
- health service
- job security
- most
- National Insurance
- NHS
- pass
- road safety
- safe-deposit
- safety
- safety belt
- safety net
- screen
- seal
- seatbelt
- security
- Security Council
- security forces
- social insurance
- social security
- social welfare
- speech
- steward
- strap in
- tight
- tighten
- tighten up
- unfasten
- welfare
- back
- brim
- doubt
- fail
- guard
- harness
- homeland
- involve
- national
- pretense
- record
* * *seguridad nf1. [ausencia de peligro físico] safety;la seguridad de los pasajeros es nuestra prioridad passenger safety is our priority;de seguridad [cinturón, cierre] safetyseguridad ciudadana public safety;la principal preocupación del electorado es la seguridad ciudadana the main concern of the electorate is law and order;seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplace;seguridad vial road safety2. [protección material, afectiva] securityseguridad privada security firms;Seguridad Social Social Security3. [estabilidad, firmeza] security;una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment4. [certidumbre] certainty;con seguridad for sure, definitely;no lo sé con seguridad I don't know for sure o for certain;con toda seguridad with absolute certainty;tener la seguridad de que to be certain that5. [confianza] confidence;habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidently;seguridad en sí mismo self-confidence;mostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence* * *fcinturón de seguridad seatbelt3 ( certeza) certainty;con toda seguridad for sure* * *seguridad nf1) : safety, security2) : (financial) securityseguridad social: Social Security3) certeza: certainty, assurancecon toda seguridad: with complete certainty4) : confidence, self-confidence* * *1. (contra robos, ataques, etc) security2. (contra accidentes) safety3. (certeza) certainty4. (confianza) confidence -
126 solución intermedia
f.compromise.* * *(n.) = happy mediumEx. I would like to imagine a happy medium.* * *(n.) = happy mediumEx: I would like to imagine a happy medium.
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127 templado
adj.1 lukewarm, neither cold nor hot.2 temperate, abstinent, mild, frugal.past part.past participle of spanish verb: templar.* * *1→ link=templar templar► adjetivo1 (agua) warm, lukewarm; (clima, temperatura) mild, temperate2 (moderado) moderate; (sereno) composed, unruffled3 (valiente) brave4 MÚSICA tuned5 (metal) tempered\nervios bien templados steady nerves* * *(f. - templada)adj.1) warm2) mild3) moderate* * *1. ADJ1) [líquido, comida] lukewarm; [clima] mild, temperate; (Geog) [zona] temperate2) (=moderado) moderate, restrained; [en comer] frugal; [en beber] of sober habits, abstemious3) (Mús) well-tuned4) (=valiente) brave, courageous; (=franco) bold, forthright6) And (=severo) severe8)2.SM (Téc) tempering, hardening* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < clima> mild, temperate; < zona> temperate; < temperatura> warm2) < ánimo> bold, courageous3) (Col) (duro, difícil) tough* * *= warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], benign, temperate, annealing, tempered.Ex. It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex. It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex. Being on the ocean means that Boston's climate is temperate in the summer.Ex. This paper presents an algorithm for health care knowledge crystallization that, in addition to simulating the process of annealing, employs the notion of nucleation and growth on health care knowledge.Ex. Fully tempered glass as supplied for shower door, patio doors, etc., is four to five times as strong as annealed glass.----* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* zona templada, la = temperate zone, the.* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < clima> mild, temperate; < zona> temperate; < temperatura> warm2) < ánimo> bold, courageous3) (Col) (duro, difícil) tough* * *= warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], benign, temperate, annealing, tempered.Ex: It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.
Ex: It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex: Being on the ocean means that Boston's climate is temperate in the summer.Ex: This paper presents an algorithm for health care knowledge crystallization that, in addition to simulating the process of annealing, employs the notion of nucleation and growth on health care knowledge.Ex: Fully tempered glass as supplied for shower door, patio doors, etc., is four to five times as strong as annealed glass.* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* zona templada, la = temperate zone, the.* * *A1 ‹clima› mild, temperate; ‹zona› temperate; ‹temperatura› warm2 ‹agua› warm, lukewarm; ‹comida› lukewarmfrío, templado, caliente … ¡que te quemas! cold, you're getting warmer, hot … red hot!B ‹ánimo› bold, courageoustiene los nervios bien templados she has nerves of steel, she has very steady nervesC ( Col) (duro, difícil) toughtempering* * *
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templado
templar
templado◊ -da adjetivo
‹ zona› temperate;
‹ día› warm
templado,-a adjetivo
1 (tibio) warm: lávalo en agua templada, wash it in lukewarm water
2 Meteor mild, temperate
3 (que tiene templanza) restrained, sober
(con temple) courageous
4 Mús tuned
templar
I verbo transitivo
1 (un metal) to temper
2 (una habitación) to warm up
3 (moderar, suavizar) to moderate: templa tus nervios, calm your nerves
templar los ánimos, to calm o cool everyone down
4 Mús (un instrumento) to tune
II verbo intransitivo (el tiempo) to get warmer
♦ Locuciones: templar gaitas, to compromise
' templado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
templada
- tibia
- tibio
English:
enjoy
- mild
- self-controlled
- temperate
- warm
* * *templado, -a♦ adj1. [agua, leche, comida] [tirando a frío] lukewarm;[tirando a caliente] warm2. [clima, zona] temperate;[temperaturas] mild;tenemos una mañana templada en Cartagena it's a mild morning here in Cartagena3. [sereno] [persona, carácter, ánimos] calm, composed;[nervios] steady4. [moderado] moderate♦ nmTec [del acero] tempering* * *adj warm; clima temperate; figmoderate, restrained* * *templado, -da adj1) : temperate, mild2) : moderate, restrained3) : warm, lukewarm4) valiente: courageous, bold* * *templado adj1. (líquido) lukewarm2. (clima) mild -
128 templar
v.1 to warm (up) (entibiar) (lo frío).2 to calm (calmar) (nervios, ánimos).3 to temper (mechanics) (metal).Hay que templar el agua antes del baño We must temper the water before bathEl herrero templa el hierro en el yunke The smith tempers iron in the anvil.4 to tune (Music).5 to tighten (up).6 to get milder.7 to attune, to tune.Templa tu guitarra antes de tocar Attune the guitar before you play.8 to anneal.* * *1 (moderar) to moderate, temper2 (algo frío) to warm up; (algo caliente) to cool down4 (cuerda, tornillo) to tighten (up)6 MÚSICA to tune7 TÉCNICA to temper8 (colores) to match1 (el tiempo) to warm up1 (contenerse) to restrain oneself, control oneself* * *verb1) to warm up2) temper3) moderate* * *1. VT1) [+ comida] (=calentar) to warm up; (=enfriar) to cool down2) [+ clima] to make mild; [+ calor] to reduce3) (=moderar) to moderate; [+ ánimos] to calm; [+ cólera] to restrain, control4) (Quím) [+ solución] to dilute5) [+ acero] to temper, harden6) (Mús) to tune (up)7) (Mec) to adjust; [+ tornillo] to tighten up; [+ resorte] to set properly8) (Arte) [+ colores] to blend10) Caribe *** to screw ***, fuck ***2. VI1) (Meteo) (=refrescar) to get cooler; (=hacer más calor) to get warmer, get milder2) Caribe (=huir) to flee3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (Tec) < acero> to temper2) (Mús) <violín/cuerda> to tune3) ( entibiar - enfriando) to cool down; (- calentando) to warm up2.templar vi ( hacer más calor) to get warmer o milder; ( refrescar) to get cooler3.* * *= temper.Ex. This advantage must be tempered by the fact that the standard centrally produced record may not always be consistent with local requirements.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (Tec) < acero> to temper2) (Mús) <violín/cuerda> to tune3) ( entibiar - enfriando) to cool down; (- calentando) to warm up2.templar vi ( hacer más calor) to get warmer o milder; ( refrescar) to get cooler3.* * *= temper.Ex: This advantage must be tempered by the fact that the standard centrally produced record may not always be consistent with local requirements.
* * *templar [A1 ]vtA ( Tec) ‹acero› to temperB ( Mús) ‹violín/cuerda› to tuneuna guitarra bien templada a well-tuned guitarC (entibiar — enfriando) to cool, cool down; (— calentando) to warm up, warmencendí la estufa para templar la habitación I put the heater on to warm the room upD ( fam)1 (derribar) to knock down, floor ( colloq)2 (matar) to kill, bump off (sl)■ templarvi(hacer más calor) to get warmer o milder; (refrescar) to get cooler(enfriarse) to cool down; (calentarse) to get warmer, warm upestá muy caliente, espera a que se temple it's very hot, wait until it cools down* * *
templar
I verbo transitivo
1 (un metal) to temper
2 (una habitación) to warm up
3 (moderar, suavizar) to moderate: templa tus nervios, calm your nerves
templar los ánimos, to calm o cool everyone down
4 Mús (un instrumento) to tune
II verbo intransitivo (el tiempo) to get warmer
♦ Locuciones: templar gaitas, to compromise
' templar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gaita
- templario
English:
temper
- harden
* * *♦ vt1. [entibiar] [lo frío] to warm (up);[lo caliente] to cool (down);templaban las manos al calor de la hoguera they warmed their hands at the bonfire2. [calmar] [nervios, ánimos] to calm;[ira, pasiones] to restrain; [voz] to soften;4. [instrumento musical] to tune;Esptemplar gaitas to calm things down5. [tensar] to tighten (up)♦ vi1. [tiempo, día] to get milder;[viento] to lighten, to moderate2. Taurom = to control the movement of the cape to accompany the bull's charge* * ** * *templar vt1) : to temper (steel)2) : to restrain, to moderate3) : to tune (a musical instrument)4) : to warm up, to cool down
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