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1 computer buff
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{bʌf}
I. 1. мека волска/биволска кожа (обик. небоядисана)
2. разг. кожата на човешкото тяло
in the BUFF разг. гол
to strip to the BUFF събличам се гол
3. светлобежов/бледожълтеникав цвят
4. the BUFF s ист. полк на Източен Кент
5. ам. разг. ентусиаст, запалянко
6. разг. гол
II. 1. направен от мека волска кожа
2. светлобежов, бледожълтеникав
III. 1. излъсквам (метал с кожа), лакирам, полирам
2. предавам кадифена повърхност на кожа
3. боядисвам бежово/жълтеникаво-кафяво* * *{b^f} n 1. мека волска/биволска кожа (обик. небоядисана), 2. раз(2) а 1. направен от мека волска кожа; 2. светлобежов, бледож{3} v 1. излъсквам (метал с кожа), лакирам, полирам; 2. преда* * *тъмножълт;* * *1. i. мека волска/биволска кожа (обик. небоядисана) 2. ii. направен от мека волска кожа 3. iii. излъсквам (метал с кожа), лакирам, полирам 4. in the buff разг. гол 5. the buff s ист. полк на Източен Кент 6. to strip to the buff събличам се гол 7. ам. разг. ентусиаст, запалянко 8. боядисвам бежово/жълтеникаво-кафяво 9. предавам кадифена повърхност на кожа 10. разг. гол 11. разг. кожата на човешкото тяло 12. светлобежов, бледожълтеникав 13. светлобежов/бледожълтеникав цвят* * *buff[bʌf] I. n 1. бежов, жълтеникавокафяв цвят; 2. разг. познавач, експерт; запалянко; computer \buff компютърен специалист (маниак); 3. прен. разг. кожа на тялото; to strip to the \buff разг. събличам се гол; in the \buff разг. гол, разсъблечен; 4. биволска, волска кожа (обикн. небоядисана); 5. ист. (военна) кожена дреха; 6. мед. съсирване на кръвта у болен от треска; 7. полиращ кръг, диск за полиране; II. adj 1. направен от мека (биволска, волска) кожа; 2. с бежов, жълтеникавокафяв цвят; III. v 1. излъсквам (метал, кожа); 2. боядисвам в жълтеникавокафяв цвят; 3. придавам кадифена повърхност на кожа. III. n ост. удар; VI. v смекчавам удар; • blind man's \buff сляпа баба ( игра). -
4 buff
1. adjective 2. noun2) (colour) Gelbbraun, das3. transitive verb(polish) polieren, [blank] putzen [Metall, Schuhe usw.]* * *1. noun(a dull yellow colour.) lederfarben2. adjectivea buff envelope.) lederfarben* * *buff1[bʌf]2. (leather) [festes, weiches] Leder3.II. adj gelbbraunIII. vt▪ to \buff [up] sth etw polierenbuff2[bʌf]computer \buff Computerfreak m fam* * *I [bʌf]1. n1) (= leather) (kräftiges, weiches) Leder2)in the buff — nackt, im Adams-/Evaskostüm (hum)
3) (= polishing disc) Schwabbelscheibe f (spec), Polierscheibe f; (= cylinder) Schwabbelwalze f (spec)4) (= colour) Gelbbraun nt2. adj1) ledern, Leder-2) (colour) gelbbraun3. vtmetal polieren IIn(inf: movie/theatre etc buff) Fan m (inf)* * *buff1 [bʌf]A s1. starkes Ochsen- ( ursprünglich Büffel)Leder2. Lederbraun n, Lederfarbe f3. umg bloße Haut:a) sich nackt ausziehen,b) alle Hüllen fallen lassen4. TECH Schwabbelscheibe fB adj1. aus starkem Leder2. lederfarbenC v/t TECH schwabbeln, polierenbuff2 [bʌf] s umg (in Zusammensetzungen)1. …fan m:2. …kenner(in):buff3 [bʌf] s obs Puff m, Schlag m* * *1. adjective 2. noun2) (colour) Gelbbraun, das3. transitive verb(polish) polieren, [blank] putzen [Metall, Schuhe usw.]* * *adj.lederfarben adj. n.Fan -s m.Lederfarbe f. v.abputzen v.abrauen v.abrauhen (alt.Rechtschreibung) v.putzen v.schwabbeln v.verputzen v. -
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kəm'pju:tə(a usually large electronic machine capable of storing and processing large amounts of information and of performing calculations: The whole process is done by computer; PC means `personal computer'; a computer game; a computer program.) ordenador- computerise
computer n ordenadortr[kəm'pjʊːtəSMALLr/SMALL]1 ordenador nombre masculino, computadora\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLcomputer game juego de ordenadorcomputer programmer programador,-ra de ordenadorescomputer science informáticacomputer [kəm'pju:t̬ər] n: computadora f, computador m, ordenador m Spainn.• computadora s.f.• ordenador s.m.kəm'pjuːtər, kəm'pjuːtə(r)noun computadora f (esp AmL), computador m (esp AmL), ordenador m (Esp)all the data is on computer — todos los datos están computarizados or computerizados; (before n) <society, age, revolution> de la informática; <program, game> de computadora (or ordenador etc); <graphics, animation> por computadora (or ordenador etc)
computer programmer — programador, -dora m,f
[kǝm'pjuːtǝ(r)]computer studies — informática f, computación f
1.N ordenador m (Sp), computador m (LAm), computadora f (LAm)she's in computers — se dedica a la informática, trabaja en algo de informática
2.CPDcomputer animation N — animación f por ordenador
computer buff N — as mf de la informática
computer chip N — chip m informático
computer crime N — delitos mpl informáticos
computer dating service N — agencia f matrimonial por ordenador
computer disk N — (=hard disk) disco m duro
computer error N — error m informático
computer expert N — experto(-a) m / f en ordenadores
computer game N — vídeojuego m
computer graphics NPL — gráficas fpl por ordenador
computer language N — lenguaje m de ordenador
computer literacy N — competencia f en la informática
computer model N — modelo m informático
computer operator N — operador(a) m / f de ordenador
computer printout N — impresión f (de ordenador)
computer program N — programa m de ordenador
computer programmer N — programador(a) m / f de ordenadores
computer programming N — programación f de ordenadores
computer science N — informática f
computer scientist N — informático(-a) m / f
computer screen N — pantalla f de ordenador
computer simulation N — simulación f por ordenador
computer skills NPL — conocimientos mpl de informática
computer software N — software m informático
computer studies NPL — = computer science
computer system N — sistema m informático
computer terminal N — terminal m de ordenador
computer typesetting N — composición f por ordenador
computer user N — usuario(-a) m / f de ordenador
computer virus N — virus m informático
* * *[kəm'pjuːtər, kəm'pjuːtə(r)]noun computadora f (esp AmL), computador m (esp AmL), ordenador m (Esp)all the data is on computer — todos los datos están computarizados or computerizados; (before n) <society, age, revolution> de la informática; <program, game> de computadora (or ordenador etc); <graphics, animation> por computadora (or ordenador etc)
computer programmer — programador, -dora m,f
computer studies — informática f, computación f
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6 è uno che smanetta al computer
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > è uno che smanetta al computer
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7 aficionado
adj.1 amateur.2 enthusiastic.3 amateurish.4 addicted.f. & m.1 fan, buff.2 beginner, amateur, dilettante, neophyte.past part.past participle of spanish verb: aficionar.* * *1→ link=aficionar aficionar► adjetivo1 keen, fond2 (no profesional) amateur► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 fan, enthusiast2 (no profesional) amateur* * *1. (f. - aficionada)noun1) lover, enthusiast2) amateur3) fan, supporter2. (f. - aficionada)adj.1) enthusiastic, keen2) amateur* * *aficionado, -a1. ADJ1) (=entusiasta) keen, enthusiastic2) (=no profesional) amateur2. SM / F1) (=entusiasta) [de hobby] enthusiast; [como espectador] lover2) (=no profesional) amateur3) [de equipo, grupo] fan, supporter* * *I- da adjetivo [ser]a) ( entusiasta)aficionado a algo — fond of o keen on something
b) ( no profesional) amateurII- da masculino, femeninoa) ( entusiasta) enthusiastaficionado a algo: para los aficionados al bricolaje for do-it-yourself enthusiasts; un aficionado a la música a music lover; los aficionados al tenis/fútbol tennis/football fans; los aficionados a los toros — bullfighting aficionados
b) ( no profesional) amateur* * *= dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, non-specialist [nonspecialist], buff, enthusiast, aficionado.Ex. This article examines 3 different types of user -- the dabbler, the researcher and the beginner -- and their possible reactions to CD-ROM software.Ex. As far as he was concerned the study of nonverbal communication was a pseudo-science, the work of dilettantes and other futile souls.Ex. We do not regard such a thing as at all odd when hobbyists meet; rather, we encourage it.Ex. However, most emergencies arise from water leakage and much can be done by the non-specialist to alleviate the damage.Ex. His intriguing book will be of interest to both buffs and scholars.Ex. Videodiscs can provide high capacity secondary storage and it is possible for the personal computer enthusiast to make use of a home video recorder in this way.Ex. Garlic cloves continue to be used by aficionados as a remedy for digestive disorders and fungal infections such as thrush.----* aficionado a contemplar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a la cerveza = beer lover.* aficionado a la historia = history buff.* aficionado a la informática = computer buff.* aficionado a la pesca = fishing-hobbyist.* aficionado a la vela = yachtsman [yachtsmen, -pl.].* aficionado al deporte = sports enthusiast.* aficionado al fútbol = football supporter, football fan.* aficionado al teatro = theatre buff.* aficionado al vino = wine lover.* aficionado a mirar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a observar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a todo lo militar = military buff.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* * *I- da adjetivo [ser]a) ( entusiasta)aficionado a algo — fond of o keen on something
b) ( no profesional) amateurII- da masculino, femeninoa) ( entusiasta) enthusiastaficionado a algo: para los aficionados al bricolaje for do-it-yourself enthusiasts; un aficionado a la música a music lover; los aficionados al tenis/fútbol tennis/football fans; los aficionados a los toros — bullfighting aficionados
b) ( no profesional) amateur* * *= dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, non-specialist [nonspecialist], buff, enthusiast, aficionado.Ex: This article examines 3 different types of user -- the dabbler, the researcher and the beginner -- and their possible reactions to CD-ROM software.
Ex: As far as he was concerned the study of nonverbal communication was a pseudo-science, the work of dilettantes and other futile souls.Ex: We do not regard such a thing as at all odd when hobbyists meet; rather, we encourage it.Ex: However, most emergencies arise from water leakage and much can be done by the non-specialist to alleviate the damage.Ex: His intriguing book will be of interest to both buffs and scholars.Ex: Videodiscs can provide high capacity secondary storage and it is possible for the personal computer enthusiast to make use of a home video recorder in this way.Ex: Garlic cloves continue to be used by aficionados as a remedy for digestive disorders and fungal infections such as thrush.* aficionado a contemplar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a la cerveza = beer lover.* aficionado a la historia = history buff.* aficionado a la informática = computer buff.* aficionado a la pesca = fishing-hobbyist.* aficionado a la vela = yachtsman [yachtsmen, -pl.].* aficionado al deporte = sports enthusiast.* aficionado al fútbol = football supporter, football fan.* aficionado al teatro = theatre buff.* aficionado al vino = wine lover.* aficionado a mirar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a observar las estrellas = stargazer.* aficionado a todo lo militar = military buff.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* * *[ SER]1 (entusiasta) aficionado A algo fond OF o keen ON sthes muy aficionado a los deportes náuticos he's very keen on water sportslas personas aficionadas al teatro keen theatergoers2 (no profesional) amateurmasculine, feminine1 (entusiasta) enthusiast aficionado A algo:para los aficionados al bricolaje for do-it-yourself enthusiastslos aficionados a los toros bullfighting aficionados2 (no profesional) amateur* * *
Del verbo aficionar: ( conjugate aficionar)
aficionado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
aficionado
aficionar
aficionado◊ -da adjetivo [ser]
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
un aficionado a la música a music lover;
los aficionados al tenis/fútbol tennis/football fans
aficionado,-a
I sustantivo masculino y femenino
1 enthusiast
un aficionado a la música, a music lover
un aficionado a los toros, a bullfighting fan
2 (no profesional) amateur
II adjetivo
1 keen, fond
ser aficionado a los deportes, to be fond of sports
2 (no profesional) amateur
' aficionado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aficionada
- amiga
- amigo
- dada
- dado
- enamorada
- enamorado
- fanática
- fanático
- teleadicta
- teleadicto
- devoto
English:
amateur
- amateurish
- buff
- cinemagoer
- devotee
- fan
- fond
- hard-core
- into
- keen
- lover
- playgoer
* * *aficionado, -a♦ adj1. [interesado] keen;ser aficionado a algo to be keen on sth;2. [no profesional] amateur♦ nm,f1. [interesado] fan;un gran aficionado a la música clásica a great lover of classical music;los aficionados a los toros followers of bullfighting, bullfighting fans2. [no profesional] amateur;un trabajo de aficionados an amateurish piece of work* * *I adj:ser aficionado a be interested in, Brtb be keen onII m, aficionada f1 enthusiast;aficionado a la música music enthusiast o buff;aficionado al deporte sports fan2 no profesional amateur;un partido de aficionados an amateur game* * *aficionado, -da adjentusiasta: enthusiastic, keenaficionado, -da n1) entusiasta: enthusiast, fan2) : amateur* * *aficionado1 adj1. (no profesional) amateur2. (entusiasta) keenaficionado2 n1. (amateur) amateur2. (espectador) fan3. (entusiasta) lover -
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adj.&f.feminine of INFORMÁTICO.f.information technology, computer science, data processing, informatics.* * *1 computer science, computing* * *SF computinginformático* * *femenino computer science, computing* * *= computer science, computing science, computing, computing field.Ex. The subject is an interdisciplinary one, with connections with computer science, the new media and the humanities and sciences generally.Ex. Although still wide, this definition excluded programmes in the computing science and information technology field designed for technologists.Ex. Developments in computing and telecommunication have brought about fundamental changes in worldwide business practices.Ex. The author summarises the subject coverage of the computing field, sources abstracted/indexed, content of the records and indexing practice.----* acreditación en informática = computer driving licence.* acreditación europea en informática = European computer driving licence (ECDL).* aficionado a la informática = computer buff.* alfabetización en informática = computer literacy.* amante de la informática = computer buff.* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.* chiflado de la informática = computer geek.* con conocimiento de informática = computer literate [computer-literate].* conocimiento básicos de informática = computer literacy.* desde el punto de vista de la informática = computationally.* en la sala de informática = lab based [lab-based].* era de la informática, la = computer age, the.* experto en informática = computer expert.* formación en informática = computer literacy.* friki de la informática = computer geek, computer whiz.* friqui de la informática = computer geek, computer whiz.* informática a distancia = telecomputing.* informática aplicada a los museos = museum computing field.* informática caótica = chaotic computing.* informática documental = library computing, library computing field.* informática educativa = educational computing.* la industria de la informática = computer industry.* microinformática = micro-informatics.* revistas de informática = computer press, the.* sala de informática = computer room, computer lab, computer laboratory.* servicio de informática = computing service.* * *femenino computer science, computing* * *= computer science, computing science, computing, computing field.Ex: The subject is an interdisciplinary one, with connections with computer science, the new media and the humanities and sciences generally.
Ex: Although still wide, this definition excluded programmes in the computing science and information technology field designed for technologists.Ex: Developments in computing and telecommunication have brought about fundamental changes in worldwide business practices.Ex: The author summarises the subject coverage of the computing field, sources abstracted/indexed, content of the records and indexing practice.* acreditación en informática = computer driving licence.* acreditación europea en informática = European computer driving licence (ECDL).* aficionado a la informática = computer buff.* alfabetización en informática = computer literacy.* amante de la informática = computer buff.* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.* chiflado de la informática = computer geek.* con conocimiento de informática = computer literate [computer-literate].* conocimiento básicos de informática = computer literacy.* desde el punto de vista de la informática = computationally.* en la sala de informática = lab based [lab-based].* era de la informática, la = computer age, the.* experto en informática = computer expert.* formación en informática = computer literacy.* friki de la informática = computer geek, computer whiz.* friqui de la informática = computer geek, computer whiz.* informática a distancia = telecomputing.* informática aplicada a los museos = museum computing field.* informática caótica = chaotic computing.* informática documental = library computing, library computing field.* informática educativa = educational computing.* la industria de la informática = computer industry.* microinformática = micro-informatics.* revistas de informática = computer press, the.* sala de informática = computer room, computer lab, computer laboratory.* servicio de informática = computing service.* * *computer science, computing* * *
informática sustantivo femenino
computer science, computing
informático,-a
I adjetivo computer, computing: es un programa informático muy novedoso, it's a very innovative computer programme
II sustantivo masculino y femenino (computer) technician
informática sustantivo femenino computing, information technology
' informática' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
era
- seguir
- campo
- novedad
- piratería
English:
computer science
- computing
- data processing
- hacking
- information technology
- computer
- depth
- information
* * *informática nf1. [tecnología] computing, information technology;el departamento de informática de una empresa the IT department of a company;la empresa va a invertir más en informática the company is going to invest more in computers;no sé nada de informática I don't know anything about computers;se requieren conocimientos de informática candidates should be computer-literateinformática de gestión business computing2. [asignatura] computer science* * *f information technologyI adj computer atrII m, informática f IT specialist* * *informática nf: computer science, computing* * *informática n computing / information technology -
9 amante
adj.loving.f. & m.lover (querido).m.1 lover, illicit lover, woman's lover, doxy.2 mistress.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: amantar.* * *► adjetivo1 loving, fond (de, of)1 lover* * *1. noun mf. 2. adj.loving, fond* * *1.ADJ loving, fond2.SMF (=hombre, mujer) lover; (=mujer) mistress* * *I IImasculino y femenino lover* * *= mistress [mistresses, -pl.], lover, buff, sweetheart.Ex. But the curse has no effect and, as the commentator says, 'Ten years later his daughter Jane is still Grandley's mistress' = Aunque la maldición no ha surtido efecto y, como el comentarista dice, "Diez años después su hija Jane sigue siendo todavía la amante de Grandley".Ex. The use of electronic mail provides a means by which people (particularly lovers) can express the kinds of emotions to one another which they would be unable to do face to face.Ex. His intriguing book will be of interest to both buffs and scholars.Ex. Be it your sweetheart/a family member/a friend, send a heart-to-heart message and let them know how much they mean to you.----* amante de la autodisciplina = self-disciplinarian.* amante de la biblioteca = library lover.* amante de la buena bebida = drink enthusiast.* amante de la buena mesa = food enthusiast.* amante de la cerveza = beer lover.* amante de la disciplina = disciplinarian.* amante de la disciplina férrea = strict disciplinarian.* amante de la historia = history buff.* amante de la informática = computer buff.* amante de la literatura = literary.* amante de la naturaleza = nature lover.* amante de la precisión = precisionist.* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.* amante del cine = cinema buff, film buff, movie buff.* amante del libro = book lover [booklover].* amante de lo militar = military buff.* amante de los animales = animal lover.* amante del teatro = theatre buff.* amante del vino = wine lover.* amante joven = sugar baby.* amante ricachón = sugar daddy.* ex-amante = old flame.* no amante de la literatura = non-literary.* tener un amante = have + an affair.* un amante = a little something on the side.* * *I IImasculino y femenino lover* * *= mistress [mistresses, -pl.], lover, buff, sweetheart.Ex: But the curse has no effect and, as the commentator says, 'Ten years later his daughter Jane is still Grandley's mistress' = Aunque la maldición no ha surtido efecto y, como el comentarista dice, "Diez años después su hija Jane sigue siendo todavía la amante de Grandley".
Ex: The use of electronic mail provides a means by which people (particularly lovers) can express the kinds of emotions to one another which they would be unable to do face to face.Ex: His intriguing book will be of interest to both buffs and scholars.Ex: Be it your sweetheart/a family member/a friend, send a heart-to-heart message and let them know how much they mean to you.* amante de la autodisciplina = self-disciplinarian.* amante de la biblioteca = library lover.* amante de la buena bebida = drink enthusiast.* amante de la buena mesa = food enthusiast.* amante de la cerveza = beer lover.* amante de la disciplina = disciplinarian.* amante de la disciplina férrea = strict disciplinarian.* amante de la historia = history buff.* amante de la informática = computer buff.* amante de la literatura = literary.* amante de la naturaleza = nature lover.* amante de la precisión = precisionist.* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.* amante del cine = cinema buff, film buff, movie buff.* amante del libro = book lover [booklover].* amante de lo militar = military buff.* amante de los animales = animal lover.* amante del teatro = theatre buff.* amante del vino = wine lover.* amante joven = sugar baby.* amante ricachón = sugar daddy.* ex-amante = old flame.* no amante de la literatura = non-literary.* tener un amante = have + an affair.* un amante = a little something on the side.* * *su amante esposo/padre her loving husband/fatheres muy amante de la buena mesa he loves o is very fond of good foodes muy amante del orden he's a great one for o he's very keen on keeping things tidy ( colloq)1 (de una persona) lover2 (aficionado) loverlos amantes del teatro theater lovers, lovers of theater* * *
amante sustantivo masculino y femenino
lover
amante mf
1 (entusiasta) lover: los dos somos amantes de la ópera, we are both opera lovers
2 (pareja en el amor) (hombre) lover
(mujer) mistress
' amante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- ardiente
- goloso
- mantener
- querido
- sibarita
English:
ardent
- elope
- encounter
- lover
- mistress
- shack up
- sugar daddy
- toyboy
- live
- peaceful
* * *♦ adjes amante de su familia he loves his family;ser muy amante de la naturaleza/los animales to be a great nature/animal lover;es amante de la cocina francesa he's very partial to French food;no soy muy amante del jazz I'm not a great jazz fan♦ nmf1. [querido] lover2. [aficionado]los amantes del arte/de la naturaleza art/nature lovers* * *I adj loving;es amante de la buena vida he’s fond of good living;ser amante de los animales be an animal loverlos amantes de la naturaleza nature lovers* * *amante adj: loving, fondamante nmf: lover* * *amante n lover -
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(n.) = computer buffEx. Formerly reserved for use by scientists, researchers, and computer buffs, computer networks now have capabilities that make them extremely useful to science teachers and their classes.* * *(n.) = computer buffEx: Formerly reserved for use by scientists, researchers, and computer buffs, computer networks now have capabilities that make them extremely useful to science teachers and their classes.
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11 amante de la informática
(n.) = computer buffEx. Formerly reserved for use by scientists, researchers, and computer buffs, computer networks now have capabilities that make them extremely useful to science teachers and their classes.* * *(n.) = computer buffEx: Formerly reserved for use by scientists, researchers, and computer buffs, computer networks now have capabilities that make them extremely useful to science teachers and their classes.
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12 geek
[giːk]nome (computer buff) fanatico m. (-a) del computer* * *geek /gi:k/n. ( slang USA)1 tipo bizzarro; mattoide2 tipo introverso, goffo, imbranato; tipo del secchione3 fanatico (spec. di tecnologia, cinema, ecc.); geek ( persona estremamente appassionata di informatica e computer).* * *[giːk]nome (computer buff) fanatico m. (-a) del computer -
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14 компьютерный фанат
1) General subject: computer nerd, computer buff, computer geek2) Australian slang: geek3) Jargon: anorakУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > компьютерный фанат
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15 компьютерный фанатик
1) General subject: computer buff (тж. см. computer geek), computer nerd2) Programming: computernikУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > компьютерный фанатик
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18 mejorar
v.to improve, to get better.María mejoró la receta Mary improved the recipe.Ricardo mejoró Richard got better.Las perspectivas mejoraron The outlook got better.mejorar una oferta to make a better offer* * *1 to improve1 to improve, get better1 to get better■ ¡que te mejores! I hope you get better* * *verb1) to improve2) make better* * *1. VT1) [+ servicio, resultados] to improve; [+ enfermo] to make better; (=realzar) to enhance; [+ oferta] to raise, improve; [+ récord] to break; (Inform) to upgrade2)mejorar a algn — (=ser mejor que) to be better than sb
2. VI1) [situación] to improve, get better; (Meteo) to improve, clear up; (Econ) to improve, pick up; [enfermo] to get betterhan mejorado de actitud/imagen — their attitude/image has improved
2) [en subasta] to raise one's bid3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <condiciones/situación> to improveintentó mejorar su marca — she tried to improve on o beat her own record
b) < oferta> ( en subastas) to increase2.los empresarios mejoraron la propuesta — the management improved their offer o made a better offer
mejorar vi tiempo to improve, get better; resultados/calidad/situación to improve, get better; persona (Med) to get better3.han mejorado de posición — they've come o gone up in the world
mejorarse v prona) enfermo to get better¿ya te mejoraste de la gripe? — have you got over the flu?
que te mejores — get well soon, I hope you get better soon
b) (Chi fam & euf) ( dar a luz) to give birth* * *= ameliorate, boost, cultivate, enhance, improve, optimise [optimize, -USA], scale up, score over, upgrade, give + improvement (in), better, bring + Nombre + up to par, get + better, gain + confidence (with/in), do + a better job, pump up, ease, outdo, jazz up, take + a turn, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better, turn + Nombre + (a)round, polish up, best, trump, buff up, go + one better, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, look up.Ex. These articles are compared with 34 articles on how similar blood changes might ameliorate Raynaud's disease.Ex. If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.Ex. Such familiarity can be cultivated with experience, and will consider the following features of data bases.Ex. An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.Ex. Notice that it would be possible to improve recall indefinitely by scanning the entire document collection.Ex. The DOBIS/Leuven data bases is designed to optimize search and updating procedures, because these functions are critical to the operation of a library.Ex. After a brief discussion of basic hypertext operations, it considers some of the issues that arise in 'scaling up' hyptertext data base.Ex. A Permuterm index scores over a Double-KWIC index in that it avoids repetitive printing of one title.Ex. Sometimes it will be necessary to upgrade CIP records once the book is published, and this process is undertaken by BLBSD as appropriate.Ex. There was, it appeared, little point in spending more than four minutes indexing a particular document, for the additional time gave no improvement in results.Ex. She thumbed the pages slowly, explaining that the study had been conducted to try to ascertain student attitudes toward the media center, why they used it, which facilities they used, and to see if they had suggestions for bettering it.Ex. The article ' Bringing your golf collection up to par' gives guidelines on selecting library materials on golf.Ex. Systems will get better and cheaper with the passage of time.Ex. This assignment was designed to help students gain confidence in using print and computerized sources.Ex. At the same time librarians need to do a better job communicating information about available research and instructional support.Ex. The article ' Pump up the program...' identifies the costs and benefits of undertaking a software upgrade.Ex. To ease the cataloguer's job and save him the trouble of counting characters, DOBIS/LIBIS uses a special function.Ex. This novel is narrated by William, an underachiever who is constantly outdone by his charming and lovable identical twin brother.Ex. After jazzing up her appearance with a new blonde hairdo, she turns up in his office and talks him into taking her out for a meal.Ex. All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex. All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex. His private life, however, took a turn for the better.Ex. When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex. If we polish up and internalize these pearls of wisdom, especially those which challenge our existing boundaries and beliefs, the payoff can be priceless.Ex. Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex. If prejudice is allowed to trump the rights that all citizens should enjoy, then everyone's freedoms are ultimately endangered.Ex. As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.Ex. I think Murray will go one better than Wimbledon, but will lose to Federer again in the final.Ex. Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.Ex. Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.Ex. There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.Ex. We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.Ex. David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.Ex. Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.Ex. After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.Ex. Things may be looking up for Blair, but it is still not certain that he will fight the election.----* cosas + mejorar = things + get better.* empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.* información que permite mejorar la situación social de Alguien = empowering information.* mejorar con respecto a = be an improvement on.* mejorar considerablemente = raise to + greater heights, take + Nombre + to greater heights.* mejorar el pasado = improve on + the past.* mejorar la autoestima = improve + self-esteem.* mejorar la calidad = raise + standard, raise + quality.* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.* mejorar la eficacia = enhance + effectiveness.* mejorar la exhaustividad = improve + recall.* mejorar la pertinencia = improve + precision.* mejorar la precisión = improve + precision.* mejorar la productividad = improve + productivity.* mejorar las destrezas = sharpen + Posesivo + skills.* mejorar la situación = improve + the lot.* mejorar las probabilidades = shorten + the odds.* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + apariencia = smarten (up) + Posesivo + appearance.* mejorar + Posesivo + autoestima = enhance + Posesivo + self-esteem.* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.* mejorar + Posesivo + imagen = raise + Posesivo + profile, smarten up + Posesivo + image, enhance + Posesivo + image, buff up + Posesivo + image.* mejorar + Posesivo + imagen = enhance + Posesivo + identity.* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.* mejorar una situación = ameliorate + situation.* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.* situación + mejorar = situation + ease.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <condiciones/situación> to improveintentó mejorar su marca — she tried to improve on o beat her own record
b) < oferta> ( en subastas) to increase2.los empresarios mejoraron la propuesta — the management improved their offer o made a better offer
mejorar vi tiempo to improve, get better; resultados/calidad/situación to improve, get better; persona (Med) to get better3.han mejorado de posición — they've come o gone up in the world
mejorarse v prona) enfermo to get better¿ya te mejoraste de la gripe? — have you got over the flu?
que te mejores — get well soon, I hope you get better soon
b) (Chi fam & euf) ( dar a luz) to give birth* * *= ameliorate, boost, cultivate, enhance, improve, optimise [optimize, -USA], scale up, score over, upgrade, give + improvement (in), better, bring + Nombre + up to par, get + better, gain + confidence (with/in), do + a better job, pump up, ease, outdo, jazz up, take + a turn, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better, turn + Nombre + (a)round, polish up, best, trump, buff up, go + one better, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, look up.Ex: These articles are compared with 34 articles on how similar blood changes might ameliorate Raynaud's disease.
Ex: If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.Ex: Such familiarity can be cultivated with experience, and will consider the following features of data bases.Ex: An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.Ex: Notice that it would be possible to improve recall indefinitely by scanning the entire document collection.Ex: The DOBIS/Leuven data bases is designed to optimize search and updating procedures, because these functions are critical to the operation of a library.Ex: After a brief discussion of basic hypertext operations, it considers some of the issues that arise in 'scaling up' hyptertext data base.Ex: A Permuterm index scores over a Double-KWIC index in that it avoids repetitive printing of one title.Ex: Sometimes it will be necessary to upgrade CIP records once the book is published, and this process is undertaken by BLBSD as appropriate.Ex: There was, it appeared, little point in spending more than four minutes indexing a particular document, for the additional time gave no improvement in results.Ex: She thumbed the pages slowly, explaining that the study had been conducted to try to ascertain student attitudes toward the media center, why they used it, which facilities they used, and to see if they had suggestions for bettering it.Ex: The article ' Bringing your golf collection up to par' gives guidelines on selecting library materials on golf.Ex: Systems will get better and cheaper with the passage of time.Ex: This assignment was designed to help students gain confidence in using print and computerized sources.Ex: At the same time librarians need to do a better job communicating information about available research and instructional support.Ex: The article ' Pump up the program...' identifies the costs and benefits of undertaking a software upgrade.Ex: To ease the cataloguer's job and save him the trouble of counting characters, DOBIS/LIBIS uses a special function.Ex: This novel is narrated by William, an underachiever who is constantly outdone by his charming and lovable identical twin brother.Ex: After jazzing up her appearance with a new blonde hairdo, she turns up in his office and talks him into taking her out for a meal.Ex: All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex: All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex: His private life, however, took a turn for the better.Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex: If we polish up and internalize these pearls of wisdom, especially those which challenge our existing boundaries and beliefs, the payoff can be priceless.Ex: Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex: If prejudice is allowed to trump the rights that all citizens should enjoy, then everyone's freedoms are ultimately endangered.Ex: As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.Ex: I think Murray will go one better than Wimbledon, but will lose to Federer again in the final.Ex: Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.Ex: Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.Ex: There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.Ex: We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.Ex: David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.Ex: Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.Ex: After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.Ex: Things may be looking up for Blair, but it is still not certain that he will fight the election.* cosas + mejorar = things + get better.* empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.* información que permite mejorar la situación social de Alguien = empowering information.* mejorar con respecto a = be an improvement on.* mejorar considerablemente = raise to + greater heights, take + Nombre + to greater heights.* mejorar el pasado = improve on + the past.* mejorar la autoestima = improve + self-esteem.* mejorar la calidad = raise + standard, raise + quality.* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.* mejorar la eficacia = enhance + effectiveness.* mejorar la exhaustividad = improve + recall.* mejorar la pertinencia = improve + precision.* mejorar la precisión = improve + precision.* mejorar la productividad = improve + productivity.* mejorar las destrezas = sharpen + Posesivo + skills.* mejorar la situación = improve + the lot.* mejorar las probabilidades = shorten + the odds.* mejorar la suerte = improve + the lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + apariencia = smarten (up) + Posesivo + appearance.* mejorar + Posesivo + autoestima = enhance + Posesivo + self-esteem.* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.* mejorar + Posesivo + imagen = raise + Posesivo + profile, smarten up + Posesivo + image, enhance + Posesivo + image, buff up + Posesivo + image.* mejorar + Posesivo + imagen = enhance + Posesivo + identity.* mejorar + Posesivo + suerte = improve + Posesivo + lot.* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.* mejorar una situación = ameliorate + situation.* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.* situación + mejorar = situation + ease.* * *mejorar [A1 ]vt1 ‹condiciones/situación› to improveeste tratamiento te mejorará enseguida this treatment will make you better right awaytienes que mejorar las notas/la letra you must improve your grades/your handwritingintentó mejorar su marca she tried to improve on o beat her own record2 ‹oferta› (en subastas) to increaselos empresarios mejoraron la propuesta the management improved their offer o made a better offer■ mejorarvi«tiempo» to improve, get better; «resultados/calidad» to improve, get better; «persona» ( Med) to get bettermi situación económica no ha mejorado nada my financial situation hasn't improved at all o got any betterha mejorado de aspecto he looks a lot bettertus notas no han mejorado mucho your grades haven't improved much o got(ten) any betterhan mejorado de posición they've come o gone up in the worldel paciente sigue mejorando the patient is making a steady improvement1 «enfermo» to get better¿ya te mejoraste de la gripe? have you got over the flu?que te mejores get well soon, I hope you get better soon* * *
mejorar ( conjugate mejorar) verbo transitivo ‹condiciones/situación/oferta› to improve;
‹ marca› to improve on, beat;
verbo intransitivo [tiempo/calidad/situación] to improve, get better;
[ persona] (Med) to get better;
mejorarse verbo pronominal [ enfermo] to get better;
que te mejores get well soon, I hope you get better soon
mejorar
I verbo transitivo
1 to improve: han mejorado la educación, education has been improved
2 Dep (un tiempo, una marca) to break
II verbo intransitivo to improve, get better: espero que el tiempo mejore, I hope the weather gets better
su salud no mejora, his health is not improving
' mejorar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enriquecer
- ganar
- perfeccionar
- potenciar
- refacción
- superar
English:
ameliorate
- better
- existence
- get along
- improve
- improve on
- improvement
- look up
- pick up
- progress
- raise
- security
- technique
- turn
- upgrade
- brighten
- enhance
- go
- look
- matter
- out
- perk
- pick
- rise
- room
- smarten up
- up
* * *♦ vt1. [hacer mejor] to improve;mejoraron las condiciones de trabajo working conditions were improved;su principal objetivo es mejorar la economía their main aim is to improve the economy's performance2. [enfermo] to make better;estas pastillas lo mejorarán these tablets will make him better3. [superar] to improve;mejorar una oferta to make a better offer;mejoró el recórd mundial she beat the world record♦ vi1. [ponerse mejor] to improve, to get better;el paciente está mejorando the patient's condition is improving, the patient is getting better;necesita mejorar en matemáticas he needs to improve o do better in mathematics2. [tiempo, clima] to improve, to get better;tan pronto como mejore, salimos a dar un paseo as soon as the weather improves o gets better we'll go out for a walk;después de la lluvia el día mejoró after the rain it cleared up* * *I v/t improveII v/i improve* * *mejorar vt: to improve, to make bettermejorar vi: to improve, to get better* * *mejorar vb to improve -
19 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 -
20 desnudo
adj.1 naked, nude, as naked as a jaybird, bare.2 blunt, unmasked.La verdad desnuda The blunt truth...pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: desnudar.* * *► adjetivo1 (persona) naked, nude; (parte del cuerpo) bare2 figurado (falto de lo que cubre o adorna) plain, bare3 figurado (falto de fortuna) destitute4 figurado (falto de algo no material) devoid5 figurado (patente, claro) plain1 ARTE nude\poner al desnudo to lay bare, expose————————1 ARTE nude* * *(f. - desnuda)adj.bare, naked* * *1. ADJ1) (=sin ropa) [persona] naked; [cuerpo] naked, bare2) (=sin adorno) [árbol] bare; [paisaje] bare, featureless3) (=arruinado) ruined, bankruptquedarse desnudo — to be ruined, be bankrupt
4) (=puro) [verdad] plain, naked; [estilo] unadorned2. SM1) (Arte) nude2)* * *I- da adjetivo1)b) ( descubierto) <hombros/brazos/torso> barec) (liter) < espada> naked (liter)2)a) (sin adornos, aditamentos) <pared/cuarto> barela verdad desnuda — the naked o plain truth
b) <árbol/paisaje> bare3)IIal desnudo: la verdad al desnudo the truth plain and simple; el cable quedó al desnudo — the wire was left bare o exposed
masculino (Art) nude* * *= bare, stripped, naked, nude, in the buff, unclothed, in the nod.Ex. One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said 'Nice tits, uh?'.Ex. Other lumbermen remained and revived the stripped acres with hand-reared trees, or turned to dairying.Ex. The article 'Who dare say that the emperor is naked?' is a contribution to a thematic issue on literacy in Sweden and the contribution made by public library extension services.Ex. Books will often make visual appeals with the use of dramatic or sexual images that succeed in attracting buyers but are not so successful at representing the text: as, Thomas Hardy's novels presented with nudes on the covers.Ex. They have already posed in the buff for another photograph in which they use their bodies to spell out the word 'Peace' on a beach.Ex. In a matter of minutes, eight cameras coupled with computer software can generate three-dimensional images of the human body, both clothed and unclothed.Ex. By that logic anybody who has sex or masturbates or even wanders around in the nod in a hotel room is 'breaching the peace'.----* bañarse desnudo = skinny dip.* completamente desnudo = stark naked.* póster de mujer desnuda = pin-up.* semidesnudo = semi-nude.* totalmente desnudo = stark naked.* * *I- da adjetivo1)b) ( descubierto) <hombros/brazos/torso> barec) (liter) < espada> naked (liter)2)a) (sin adornos, aditamentos) <pared/cuarto> barela verdad desnuda — the naked o plain truth
b) <árbol/paisaje> bare3)IIal desnudo: la verdad al desnudo the truth plain and simple; el cable quedó al desnudo — the wire was left bare o exposed
masculino (Art) nude* * *= bare, stripped, naked, nude, in the buff, unclothed, in the nod.Ex: One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said 'Nice tits, uh?'.
Ex: Other lumbermen remained and revived the stripped acres with hand-reared trees, or turned to dairying.Ex: The article 'Who dare say that the emperor is naked?' is a contribution to a thematic issue on literacy in Sweden and the contribution made by public library extension services.Ex: Books will often make visual appeals with the use of dramatic or sexual images that succeed in attracting buyers but are not so successful at representing the text: as, Thomas Hardy's novels presented with nudes on the covers.Ex: They have already posed in the buff for another photograph in which they use their bodies to spell out the word 'Peace' on a beach.Ex: In a matter of minutes, eight cameras coupled with computer software can generate three-dimensional images of the human body, both clothed and unclothed.Ex: By that logic anybody who has sex or masturbates or even wanders around in the nod in a hotel room is 'breaching the peace'.* bañarse desnudo = skinny dip.* completamente desnudo = stark naked.* póster de mujer desnuda = pin-up.* semidesnudo = semi-nude.* totalmente desnudo = stark naked.* * *A1 (sin ropa) ‹persona› nakednunca la había visto desnuda he had never seen her naked o in the nudele gusta nadar desnudo he likes swimming in the nudeapareció totalmente desnudo he appeared stark nakedsin maquillaje me siento desnuda I feel naked without makeup o without my makeup ondesnudo de la cintura para arriba naked to the waistpara este invierno estoy desnuda ( fam); I haven't a thing to wear this winter2 (descubierto) ‹hombros/brazos› barecon los pies desnudos barefootB1(sin adornos, sin aditamentos): una habitación de paredes desnudas a room with bare wallsla verdad desnuda the naked o plain truthno perceptible al ojo desnudo not visible to the naked eye2 ‹árbol/rama› bareCal desnudo: ésta es la verdad al desnudo this is the truth plain and simplele había mostrado su corazón al desnudo she had bared her soul to himel cable quedó al desnudo the wire was left bareA ( Art) nudeun desnudo de mujer a female nudeB (desnudez) nudityCompuesto:aparece en desnudo integral she appears (completely) nudela revista publica desnudos integrales the magazine publishes full-frontal nude pictures o full frontals* * *
Del verbo desnudar: ( conjugate desnudar)
desnudo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
desnudó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
desnudar
desnudo
desnudar ( conjugate desnudar) verbo transitivo ( desvestir) to undress
desnudarse verbo pronominal ( refl) ( desvestirse) to undress, take one's clothes off;
desnudo 1 -da adjetivo
totalmente desnudo stark naked;
desnudo de la cintura para arriba naked to the waist
desnudo 2 sustantivo masculino (Art) nude
desnudar verbo transitivo to undress, strip: le desnudó con la mirada, she undressed him with her eyes
desnudo,-a
I adj (una persona) naked, nude, (una parte del cuerpo, algo sin adornos) bare
la verdad desnuda, the bare/naked truth
II m Arte nude
♦ Locuciones: al desnudo, bare: mi corazón al desnudo, my heart laid bare
' desnudo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bola
- desnuda
- desnudar
- chingo
- cuero
- pudor
English:
altogether
- bare
- naked
- nude
- skinny-dipping
- streak
- unclad
- undressed
- clothes
- on
- stark
* * *desnudo, -a♦ adj1. [persona, cuerpo] naked;nadar desnudo to swim in the nude;posó desnudo para “Mate” he posed in the nude for “Mate”;me siento desnudo sin mis gafas I feel naked without my glasses;desnudo de cintura para arriba/abajo naked from the waist up/down;Fam Fignecesito ir de compras porque ando desnudo I need to go shopping because I haven't got a thing to wear2. [brazo, hombro] bare3. [salón, pared, árbol, ramas] bare;[paisaje] bare, barren; [verdad] plain, unvarnished♦ nm1. [pintura, imagen] nude;pintar un desnudo to paint a nude;un desnudo femenino/masculino a female/male nude;el desnudo en el cine nudity in the movies;desnudo frontal full-frontal nude;contiene desnudos integrales it has scenes of full-frontal nudity2.al desnudo [a la vista] for all to see;el reportaje deja al desnudo las intrigas en el seno del partido the article takes the lid off party in-fighting;ésta es la verdad al desnudo this is the plain, unadorned truth* * *I adj1 persona naked2 ( sin decoración) bareII m1 PINT nude2:poner al desnudo lay bare* * *desnudo, -da adj: nude, naked, baredesnudo nm: nude* * *desnudo adj1. (persona) naked / nude2. (parte del cuerpo, pared) bare
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