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61 recuperación de imágenes fotográficas
(n.) = picture retrievalEx. In this paper, we concentrate on picture retrieval which is based on how objects are spatially related in a picture.* * *(n.) = picture retrievalEx: In this paper, we concentrate on picture retrieval which is based on how objects are spatially related in a picture.
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62 sabroso
adj.tasty, luscious, savory, flavorsome.* * *► adjetivo1 (con mucho sabor) tasty, delicious2 (agradable) pleasant, delightful* * *ADJ1) [comida] tasty, delicious2) (=agradable) [libro] solid, meaty; [oferta] substantial; [sueldo] fat3) [broma, historia] racy, daring6) Méx (=fanfarrón) bigheaded, stuck-up ** * *- sa adjetivo1) < comida> tasty, delicious; <chisme/historia> spicy (colloq), juicy (colloq)2)a) (AmL fam) ( agradable) <música/ritmo> pleasant, nice; <clima/agua> beautifulb) (Andes fam) < persona> lively, fun* * *= palatable, delicious, savoury [savory, -USA], juicy [juicier -comp., juiciest -sup.], tasty [tastier -comp., tastiest -sup.], scrumptious, flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA], yummy [yummier -comp., yummiest -sup.].Ex. I never suggested that horseradish would make horse meat any more or less palatable, or that the user was unaware of the fact that Trilling, L. is in fact Trilling, Lionel.Ex. This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.Ex. The majority of the essays concentrate on the fascination that the dance and music traditions have provoked through their savory mix of passion and melancholia.Ex. The stories are told in the breathless voice of a gossip, full of juicy tidbits, and a shrewd understanding of what makes one life connect to another.Ex. Some tasty ready-made sarnies you can buy in shops are so full of salt they should have a health warning, says a group of experts.Ex. They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Full-flavoured, deliciously sweet and tender, British asparagus is regularly described as the 'best in the world'.Ex. This yummy and mellow fruit is full of phytonutrients, helps fight chronic disease and improves memory and learning.----* hacer más sabroso = pep up.* sabrosa suma de dinero, una = handsome sum of money, a.* * *- sa adjetivo1) < comida> tasty, delicious; <chisme/historia> spicy (colloq), juicy (colloq)2)a) (AmL fam) ( agradable) <música/ritmo> pleasant, nice; <clima/agua> beautifulb) (Andes fam) < persona> lively, fun* * *= palatable, delicious, savoury [savory, -USA], juicy [juicier -comp., juiciest -sup.], tasty [tastier -comp., tastiest -sup.], scrumptious, flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA], yummy [yummier -comp., yummiest -sup.].Ex: I never suggested that horseradish would make horse meat any more or less palatable, or that the user was unaware of the fact that Trilling, L. is in fact Trilling, Lionel.
Ex: This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.Ex: The majority of the essays concentrate on the fascination that the dance and music traditions have provoked through their savory mix of passion and melancholia.Ex: The stories are told in the breathless voice of a gossip, full of juicy tidbits, and a shrewd understanding of what makes one life connect to another.Ex: Some tasty ready-made sarnies you can buy in shops are so full of salt they should have a health warning, says a group of experts.Ex: They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Full-flavoured, deliciously sweet and tender, British asparagus is regularly described as the 'best in the world'.Ex: This yummy and mellow fruit is full of phytonutrients, helps fight chronic disease and improves memory and learning.* hacer más sabroso = pep up.* sabrosa suma de dinero, una = handsome sum of money, a.* * *A1 ‹comida› tasty, deliciousBme eché una siesta sabrosa I had a lovely o wonderful nap ( colloq)C* * *
sabroso◊ -sa adjetivo
1 ‹ comida› tasty, delicious;
‹chisme/historia› spicy (colloq), juicy (colloq)
2 (AmL fam) ( agradable) ‹música/ritmo› pleasant, nice;
‹clima/agua› beautiful
sabroso,-a adjetivo
1 (un alimento, una bebida) tasty
2 (cuantioso, importante) a la muerte de su padre, ha heredado una sabrosa suma, she inherited a large sum of money on the death of her father
3 fam (una anécdota, etc) juicy: me han contado una anécdota muy sabrosa, I've heard a juicy bit of gossip
4 (ligeramente salado) el guiso te ha salido algo sabroso, the stew has turned out to be a bit salty
' sabroso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
añales
- buena
- bueno
- exquisita
- exquisito
- rica
- rico
- sabrosa
- par
- relamerse
English:
gossip
- savory
- savoury
- tasty
- juicy
- spicy
* * *sabroso, -a♦ adj1. [gustoso] tasty2. [sustancioso] tidy, considerable3. [comentario] [gracioso] juicy, tasty4. [malicioso] mischievous5. Carib, Col, Méx [grato] pleasant, nice;tu compañía es muy sabrosa you're very good company6. Carib, Col, Méx [entretenido] entertaining;su último libro es sabroso his latest book is entertaining o is a good read;nadar es muy sabroso swimming is good fun7. Carib, Col, Méx [contagioso] contagious;tiene una risa sabrosa she has a contagious laugh;ese ritmo es muy sabroso that beat is very catchy♦ advCarib, Col, Méx1. [en forma, bien] on form;hoy me siento sabroso I'm feeling good o on form today2. [con habilidad] well;juega muy sabroso she plays very well;baila sabroso he's a good dancer* * *adj1 comida tasty; figconversación juicy2 L.Am. ( agradable) nice, pleasant* * *sabroso, -sa adj1) rico: delicious, tasty2) agradable: pleasant, nice, lovely* * * -
63 secundario
adj.1 secondary, ancillary, knock-on.2 secondary, low-voltage.* * *► adjetivo1 secondary1 GEOLOGÍA secondary————————1 GEOLOGÍA secondary* * *(f. - secundaria)adj.* * *secundario, -a1.ADJ (=no principal) [gen] secondary; [carretera, efectos] side antes de s ; (Inform) background antes de seducación 1)2.SM / F supporting actor* * *- ria adjetivo <factor/problema> secondary* * *= ancillary, marginal, minor, peripheral, secondary, side, subsidiary, tangential, accessory, fringe, fringe subject, derivative.Ex. A number of ancillary factors about the development of knowledge can be examined such as the extent of self-citation and the evolution of concepts.Ex. The title 'Unsolicited marginal gift collections: saying no or coping with the unwanted' deals with the problem of how to cope with collections which should have been declined, but were not.Ex. A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex. The example below demonstrates how to reject those documents that are likely to be of only peripheral interest.Ex. In general title entries are regarded as secondary to author entries.Ex. The course had concentrated on executive decision making, with a side excursion into the study and findings of Henry Mintzberg as reported in his book, 'The Nature of Managerial Work'.Ex. Added entries are only made under important subsidiary headings and not under every possible alternative heading.Ex. My second point may be a slightly tangential, but I hope it is a concrete reaction to the general tenor of Mr. Lubetzky's remarks and the general subject posed.Ex. The Publications Office may fairly be said to present itself to the outside-world as a distributor by way of sale, since its overt involvement in free distribution is essentially accessory to that.Ex. Libraries must also attempt to draw in the public by promoting fringe activities such as art exhibitions, concerts, talks by writers, craft demonstrations and films.Ex. In a general classification there are, of course, no fringe subjects: all are of equal weight, and must be given their due place in the overall order.Ex. The author gives an overview of derivative information sources.----* actividad secundaria = sidelight activity.* actor secundario = secondary role.* almacenamiento secundario = secondary storage.* añadir como algo secundario = tack on.* asiento secundario = secondary entry.* asiento secundario por autor y título = author-title added entry, name-title added entry.* asiento secundario por título = title added entry.* atención secundaria = secondary care.* autor secundario = secondary author.* bibliografía secundaria = secondary literature.* carretera secundaria = minor road, back road.* color secundario = secondary colour.* concepto secundario = secondary concept, subsidiary concept.* descriptor secundario = minor descriptor.* desempeñar un papel secundario = play + second fiddle.* documento secundario = secondary document, secondary publication.* educación secundaria = secondary education.* efecto secundario = side effect [side-effect], spillover effect, after effect [after-effect].* efectos secundarios = knock-on effect.* encabezamiento secundario = added entry heading.* enseñanza secundaria = secondary education.* escuela de primer ciclo de secundaria = intermediate school.* escuela secundaria = junior school, middle school, upper school.* estudiante que ha completado los estudios secundarios = high school graduate.* fuente secundaria = secondary source.* hallazgo secundario = incidental finding.* idea secundaria = side issue.* incluir como registro de encabezamiento secundario = trace.* información secundaria = secondary information.* papel secundario = secondary role.* perderse por los caminos secundarios = go + off-road.* personaje secundario = secondary character.* producto secundario = by-product [byproduct].* puntos secundarios = secondary points.* registro de encabezamiento secundario de materia = subject tracing.* registro de encabezamientos secundarios = tracing.* responsabilidad secundaria = secondary responsibility.* servicios de documentos secundarios = secondary services.* tema de secundaria importancia = footnote.* término secundario = qualifying term.* tomar un papel secundario = take + a back seat.* * *- ria adjetivo <factor/problema> secondary* * *= ancillary, marginal, minor, peripheral, secondary, side, subsidiary, tangential, accessory, fringe, fringe subject, derivative.Ex: A number of ancillary factors about the development of knowledge can be examined such as the extent of self-citation and the evolution of concepts.
Ex: The title 'Unsolicited marginal gift collections: saying no or coping with the unwanted' deals with the problem of how to cope with collections which should have been declined, but were not.Ex: A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex: The example below demonstrates how to reject those documents that are likely to be of only peripheral interest.Ex: In general title entries are regarded as secondary to author entries.Ex: The course had concentrated on executive decision making, with a side excursion into the study and findings of Henry Mintzberg as reported in his book, 'The Nature of Managerial Work'.Ex: Added entries are only made under important subsidiary headings and not under every possible alternative heading.Ex: My second point may be a slightly tangential, but I hope it is a concrete reaction to the general tenor of Mr. Lubetzky's remarks and the general subject posed.Ex: The Publications Office may fairly be said to present itself to the outside-world as a distributor by way of sale, since its overt involvement in free distribution is essentially accessory to that.Ex: Libraries must also attempt to draw in the public by promoting fringe activities such as art exhibitions, concerts, talks by writers, craft demonstrations and films.Ex: In a general classification there are, of course, no fringe subjects: all are of equal weight, and must be given their due place in the overall order.Ex: The author gives an overview of derivative information sources.* actividad secundaria = sidelight activity.* actor secundario = secondary role.* almacenamiento secundario = secondary storage.* añadir como algo secundario = tack on.* asiento secundario = secondary entry.* asiento secundario por autor y título = author-title added entry, name-title added entry.* asiento secundario por título = title added entry.* atención secundaria = secondary care.* autor secundario = secondary author.* bibliografía secundaria = secondary literature.* carretera secundaria = minor road, back road.* color secundario = secondary colour.* concepto secundario = secondary concept, subsidiary concept.* descriptor secundario = minor descriptor.* desempeñar un papel secundario = play + second fiddle.* documento secundario = secondary document, secondary publication.* educación secundaria = secondary education.* efecto secundario = side effect [side-effect], spillover effect, after effect [after-effect].* efectos secundarios = knock-on effect.* encabezamiento secundario = added entry heading.* enseñanza secundaria = secondary education.* escuela de primer ciclo de secundaria = intermediate school.* escuela secundaria = junior school, middle school, upper school.* estudiante que ha completado los estudios secundarios = high school graduate.* fuente secundaria = secondary source.* hallazgo secundario = incidental finding.* idea secundaria = side issue.* incluir como registro de encabezamiento secundario = trace.* información secundaria = secondary information.* papel secundario = secondary role.* perderse por los caminos secundarios = go + off-road.* personaje secundario = secondary character.* producto secundario = by-product [byproduct].* puntos secundarios = secondary points.* registro de encabezamiento secundario de materia = subject tracing.* registro de encabezamientos secundarios = tracing.* responsabilidad secundaria = secondary responsibility.* servicios de documentos secundarios = secondary services.* tema de secundaria importancia = footnote.* término secundario = qualifying term.* tomar un papel secundario = take + a back seat.* * *‹factor/problema› secondaryel premio a la mejor actriz secundaria the award for the best supporting actress* * *
secundario
‹actor/actriz› supporting ( before n)
secundario,-a adjetivo secondary
' secundario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
accesoria
- accesorio
- sector
- secundaria
- subtítulo
- efecto
- marginal
- menor
English:
after-effect
- incidental
- minor
- prep school
- secondary
- senior
- side
- subsidiary
- upstage
- after
- high
- junior
- peripheral
- preparatory
- sophomore
- supporting
* * *secundario, -a♦ adj1. [en orden] secondary2. [de menor importancia] minor;actor secundario supporting actor3. Geol secondary♦ nmGeolel Secundario the Secondary (era)* * *adj secondary* * *secundario, - ria adj: secondary* * *secundario adj secondary -
64 servicio de información ciudadana
Ex. The goal of a community information service is 'to concentrate on enabling people, particularly those in lower socio-economic groups, to act either individually or collectively on their problems'.* * *Ex: The goal of a community information service is 'to concentrate on enabling people, particularly those in lower socio-economic groups, to act either individually or collectively on their problems'.
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65 servicio relacionado con los libros
(n.) = book serviceEx. Alex Wilson sides with the librarians who say 'concentrate your book service first and foremost on existing users because expenditure on attracting those with a low motivation is much more costly and likely to be mostly unsuccessful'.* * *(n.) = book serviceEx: Alex Wilson sides with the librarians who say 'concentrate your book service first and foremost on existing users because expenditure on attracting those with a low motivation is much more costly and likely to be mostly unsuccessful'.
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66 sistema nervioso central
(n.) = central nervous systemEx. Both periodicals were found to concentrate particularly on 3 medical specialities, cardiovascular, central nervous system and gastrointestinal medicine.* * *(n.) = central nervous systemEx: Both periodicals were found to concentrate particularly on 3 medical specialities, cardiovascular, central nervous system and gastrointestinal medicine.
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67 teclista
f. & m.1 keyboard player.2 keyboard operator, key-puncher, keyboarder.* * *1 keyboard player* * *SMF (Inform) keyboard operator, keyboarder; (Mús) keyboard player* * *masculino y femeninoa) (Impr, Inf) keyboarderb) (Mús) keyboard player* * *= keyboard operator, keyboarder.Ex. Whether entries are to be typed and directly duplicated or put into a computerized information-retrieval system they must be easily transcribed by the keyboard operator.Ex. With the searcher as keyboarder, the client need not master the computer system, and both client and searcher can concentrate upon what is happening, not how.* * *masculino y femeninoa) (Impr, Inf) keyboarderb) (Mús) keyboard player* * *= keyboard operator, keyboarder.Ex: Whether entries are to be typed and directly duplicated or put into a computerized information-retrieval system they must be easily transcribed by the keyboard operator.
Ex: With the searcher as keyboarder, the client need not master the computer system, and both client and searcher can concentrate upon what is happening, not how.* * *2 ( Mús) keyboard player* * *teclista nmf1. [músico] keyboard player2. Imprenta keyboarder* * *m/f1 INFOR keyboarder2 MÚS keyboard player -
68 tener cautela
(v.) = proceed + with cautionEx. Since the literature on community information tends to concentrate on a relatively small number of successful examples, any attempt to generalize about developments must proceed with caution.* * *(v.) = proceed + with cautionEx: Since the literature on community information tends to concentrate on a relatively small number of successful examples, any attempt to generalize about developments must proceed with caution.
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69 tener cuidado
v.to be careful, to beware, to look out, to take care.Ricardo se guarda de los ladrones Richard bewares of thieves.* * *to be careful* * ** * *(v.) = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + cautionEx. In pursuing brevity, however, care must be exercised to avoid ambiguity.Ex. Academic libraries should exercise caution when using impact factors exclusively for journal selection.Ex. Since the literature on community information tends to concentrate on a relatively small number of successful examples, any attempt to generalize about developments must proceed with caution.Ex. He'll get an ulcer or a heart attack if he doesn't watch out.* * *tener cuidado(de)(v.) = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains toEx: The indexer should be careful not to introduce bias needlessly.
Ex: Other librarians at the session were chary of committing themselves to doing a certain amount of business with a vendor.Ex: Manic-depressives who are aware of their mental illness usually take great pains not to let the cat out of the bag, fearing it will damage their career and poison relationships.tener cuidado (de que)(v.) = take + care (that)(v.) = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + cautionEx: In pursuing brevity, however, care must be exercised to avoid ambiguity.
Ex: Academic libraries should exercise caution when using impact factors exclusively for journal selection.Ex: Since the literature on community information tends to concentrate on a relatively small number of successful examples, any attempt to generalize about developments must proceed with caution.Ex: He'll get an ulcer or a heart attack if he doesn't watch out. -
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(n.) = grounded theoryEx. Grounded theory is a style of qualitative research which follows a systematic set of procedures which concentrate on the analysis of data = La teoría inductiva es un estilo de investigación cualitativa que sigue un conjunto de procedimientos sistemáticos que se concentran en el análisis de datos.* * *(n.) = grounded theoryEx: Grounded theory is a style of qualitative research which follows a systematic set of procedures which concentrate on the analysis of data = La teoría inductiva es un estilo de investigación cualitativa que sigue un conjunto de procedimientos sistemáticos que se concentran en el análisis de datos.
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71 teoría inductiva
(n.) = grounded theoryEx. Grounded theory is a style of qualitative research which follows a systematic set of procedures which concentrate on the analysis of data = La teoría inductiva es un estilo de investigación cualitativa que sigue un conjunto de procedimientos sistemáticos que se concentran en el análisis de datos.* * *(n.) = grounded theoryEx: Grounded theory is a style of qualitative research which follows a systematic set of procedures which concentrate on the analysis of data = La teoría inductiva es un estilo de investigación cualitativa que sigue un conjunto de procedimientos sistemáticos que se concentran en el análisis de datos.
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72 tomar partido por
to take sides with* * *(v.) = side withEx. Alex Wilson sides with the librarians who say 'concentrate your book service first and foremost on existing users because expenditure on attracting those with a low motivation is much more costly and likely to be mostly unsuccessful'.* * *(v.) = side withEx: Alex Wilson sides with the librarians who say 'concentrate your book service first and foremost on existing users because expenditure on attracting those with a low motivation is much more costly and likely to be mostly unsuccessful'.
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73 usar
v.1 to use.¿sabes usar esta máquina? do you know how to use this machine?sin usar unusedAntonio usa grapas Anthony uses staples.El timador usó a las personas The swindler used the people.2 to wear (ropa, lentes, maquillaje).estos guantes están sin usar these gloves haven't been wornAntonio usa corbata Anthony wears ties.* * *1 to use2 (prenda) to wear1 to use (de, -)1 (estar de moda) to be used, be in fashion\de usar y tirar throwawaysin usar brand-new* * *verb1) to use2) wear* * *1. VT1) (=utilizar) [+ aparato, transporte, sustancia, expresión] to useestán dispuestos a usar la violencia para defender sus ideas — they are prepared to use o resort to violence to defend their ideas
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usar algo/a algn como — to use sth/sb asliteratura que algunos llaman de "usar y tirar" — so-called "pulp fiction"
2) (=llevar) [+ ropa, perfume] to wear¿qué número usa? — what size do you take?
3) (=soler)2.VI•
usar de — [+ derecho, poder] to exerciseusar del derecho al voto — to exercise one's right to vote, use one's vote
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (emplear, utilizar) to use¿cómo se usa esto? — < máquina> how does this work?; <diccionario/herramienta> how do you use this?
usar algo/a alguien de or como algo — to use something/somebody as something
b) <instalaciones/servicio> to usec) <producto/combustible> to useestos zapatos están sin usar — these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn
3) (esp AmL) < persona> to use2.usar vi2) usar de (frml) ( hacer uso de) <influencia/autoridad> to use3.usarse v pron (en 3a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) color/ropa to be in fashion* * *= adopt, call on/upon, deploy, employ, make + use of, rely on/upon, take, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], draw on/upon, use up, mobilise [mobilize, -USA].Ex. The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.Ex. It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.Ex. The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.Ex. The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.Ex. The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.Ex. When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex. A common standard serial interface is the RS232C which takes a 24-pin plug and is commonly used to connect many peripherals including printers and modems.Ex. A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex. Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.Ex. Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex. Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.Ex. It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.----* al usarse = in use.* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.* capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.* fácil de usar = easy-to-use, user friendly.* hacer que no se use = render + unused.* listo para usar = off-the-rack.* listo para usarse = on tap.* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.* seleccionar en pantalla usando el contraste de colores = highlight.* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.* usando = by use of.* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].* usar Algo bien = put to + good use.* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.* usar Algo de un modo muy diluido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* usar como gasto deducible = write off.* usar como modelo = use + as a model.* usar con mesura = eke out.* usar con precaución = use + with caution.* usar de forma general = widely applied.* usar de manera general = be in general use.* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).* usar eficazmente = tap.* usar enchufes = pull + strings.* usar en exceso = overuse.* usar excesivamente = overuse.* usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.* usar indistintamente = use + interchangeably.* usar mal = abuse, misuse.* usarse = be in use.* usarse en = be at home in.* usar sobre la zona afectada = use + topically.* usar superficialmente = nibble at.* úsese = Use.* úsese en lugar de (UF) = UF (use for).* volver a usar = reuse [re-use].* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (emplear, utilizar) to use¿cómo se usa esto? — < máquina> how does this work?; <diccionario/herramienta> how do you use this?
usar algo/a alguien de or como algo — to use something/somebody as something
b) <instalaciones/servicio> to usec) <producto/combustible> to useestos zapatos están sin usar — these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been worn
3) (esp AmL) < persona> to use2.usar vi2) usar de (frml) ( hacer uso de) <influencia/autoridad> to use3.usarse v pron (en 3a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) color/ropa to be in fashion* * *= adopt, call on/upon, deploy, employ, make + use of, rely on/upon, take, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], draw on/upon, use up, mobilise [mobilize, -USA].Ex: The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.
Ex: It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.Ex: The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.Ex: The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.Ex: The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.Ex: When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex: A common standard serial interface is the RS232C which takes a 24-pin plug and is commonly used to connect many peripherals including printers and modems.Ex: A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex: Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.Ex: Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex: Plug-in programs have grown widely, they add functionality to a WWW browser but also use up drive storage space or conflict with other types of programs.Ex: It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.* al usarse = in use.* aparato para usar Internet = Internet appliance.* capaz de usar el correo electrónico = e-mail literate.* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.* fácil de usar = easy-to-use, user friendly.* hacer que no se use = render + unused.* listo para usar = off-the-rack.* listo para usarse = on tap.* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.* que puede ser usado a través de la web = web-compliant.* seleccionar en pantalla usando el contraste de colores = highlight.* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.* usando = by use of.* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].* usar Algo bien = put to + good use.* usar Algo con buen provecho = use + Nombre + to good advantage.* usar Algo de un modo muy diluido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* usar como gasto deducible = write off.* usar como modelo = use + as a model.* usar con mesura = eke out.* usar con precaución = use + with caution.* usar de forma general = widely applied.* usar de manera general = be in general use.* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).* usar eficazmente = tap.* usar enchufes = pull + strings.* usar en exceso = overuse.* usar excesivamente = overuse.* usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.* usar indistintamente = use + interchangeably.* usar mal = abuse, misuse.* usarse = be in use.* usarse en = be at home in.* usar sobre la zona afectada = use + topically.* usar superficialmente = nibble at.* úsese = Use.* úsese en lugar de (UF) = UF (use for).* volver a usar = reuse [re-use].* * *usar [A1 ]vtA1 (emplear, utilizar) to use¿cómo se usa esta calculadora? how does this calculator work?es una expresión poco usada it's not a very common expression, it's not an expression that's used a lotusó mal esa palabra he didn't use the word correctlyusa preservativos use condomsusó toda su diplomacia para convencerlos she used all her tact to convince themusar algo/a algn DEor COMO algo to use sth/sb AS sthno uses el plato de or como cenicero don't use the plate as an ashtray¿te puedo usar de or como testigo? can I use you as a witness?2 ‹instalaciones/servicio› to usehay una excelente biblioteca pero nadie la usa there's an excellent library but nobody uses it o nobody makes use of it3 (consumir) ‹producto/ingredientes/combustible› to use¿qué champú usas? what shampoo do you use?no uses todos los huevos don't use all the eggs (up)B (llevar) ‹alhajas/ropa› to wear; ‹perfume› to use, wearestos zapatos están sin usar these shoes are unworn, these shoes have never been wornC ( esp AmL) (explotar, manipular) ‹persona› to useme sentí usada I felt used■ usarse( esp AmL) (estar de moda): el fucsia es el color que más se va a usar esta temporada fuchsia is set to be the most popular color o ( colloq) the in-color this seasoncuando se usaba la maxifalda when long skirts were in fashionse usan muchísimo las prendas de cuero leather clothing is very popularya no se usa hacer fiestas de compromiso it's not very common to have an engagement party nowadays* * *
usar ( conjugate usar) verbo transitivo
◊ ¿qué champú usas? what shampoo do you use?;
usar algo/a algn de or como algo to use sth/sb as sth
usarse verbo pronominal (en 3a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) [color/ropa] to be in fashion, to be popular;
usar
I verbo transitivo
1 (hacer uso, emplear) to use: no uses mi maquinilla, don't use my razor
siempre usa el mismo método, she uses always the same method
2 (llevar ropa, perfume, etc) to wear
II vi (utilizar) to use
' usar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alquilar
- apellido
- baja
- bajo
- bastante
- bien
- calor
- casarse
- cerrarse
- como
- don
- doña
- enferma
- enfermo
- error
- fácil
- fresca
- fresco
- fuerza
- gastar
- gritar
- gustar
- histórica
- histórico
- infante
- irse
- mucha
- mucho
- padre
- parecerse
- poder
- soler
- telefonear
- toda
- todo
- ver
- viaje
- abusar
- aprovechar
- aspereza
- emplear
- estrenar
- manejar
- ocupar
- someter
English:
absent
- accustom
- advise
- apply
- appreciate
- averse
- bed
- begin
- delay
- dread
- engine driver
- eventual
- excuse
- feel
- female
- get
- go
- go on
- hate
- help out
- liberty
- love
- male-dominated
- mention
- mind
- miss
- must
- object
- off
- oven
- overdo
- possess
- print
- quite
- ready
- Scotch
- shall
- sparing
- start
- still
- storey
- study
- take
- teach
- try
- ultimately
- unused
- use
- walking frame
- work
* * *♦ vt1. [aparato, herramienta, término] to use;¿sabes usar esta máquina? do you know how to use this machine?;una cafetera sin usar an unused coffee pot;un método muy usado en literatura a widely used method in literature;usar algo como o [m5]de: un cobertizo pequeño que se usa como o [m5] de almacén a small shed which is used as a store;de usar y tirar [producto] disposable2. [ropa, lentes] to wear;no uso maquillaje I don't wear make-up;estos guantes están sin usar these gloves haven't been worn;siempre uso la talla 40 I always wear size 403. Am [persona] to use;cuídate de ella, suele usar a la gente que se deja watch out with her, she tends to use people if they let her♦ viusar de to use, to make use of;quien siempre usa de la verdad whoever abides by the truth* * *I v/t1 useII v/i:listo para usar ready to use* * *usar vt1) emplear, utilizar: to use, to make use of2) consumir: to consume, to use (up)3) llevar: to wear4)de usar y tirar : disposable* * *usar vb1. (emplear) to use -
74 utilizar
v.1 to use.El cartero utiliza un saco The mailman uses a sack.El traidor utilizó a su novia The traitor used his girlfriend.2 to spend.* * *1 to use, make use of* * *verbto use, utilize* * *VT1) (=usar) to use, make use of, utilize frm¿qué medio de transporte utilizas? — which means of transport do you use?
2) (=explotar) [+ recursos] to harness; [+ desperdicios] to reclaim* * *verbo transitivo to use, utilize (frml)utilizar los recursos naturales indiscriminadamente — to make indiscriminate use of natural resources
* * *= adopt, deploy, employ, enlist, exploit, handle, harness, help + Reflexivo, rely on/upon, take in + use, tap, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], find + Posesivo + way (a)round/through + Complemento, draw on/upon, bring to + bear, build on/upon, make + use of, leverage, mobilise [mobilize, -USA], play + Nombre + along.Ex. The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.Ex. The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.Ex. The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.Ex. Capital letters, and various punctuation symbols eg:,(),' may be enlisted as facet indicators.Ex. The Library of Congress List of Subject Headings (LCSH) can be exploited as a general index, since it shows LCC numbers for many of the headings listed.Ex. An author's name is usually shorter than a title, and thus is arguably easier to handle and remember.Ex. When computers were first harnessed for information retrieval and cataloguing applications, the information retrieval systems, and some of the cataloguing systems developed in different environments.Ex. There was a need for more basic information materials, i.e. laymen's guides, so that people could help themselves.Ex. When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex. The last 3 years while grants were available saw a rise in loans, readers and outreach services, a controversial stock revision and scrapping were carried out and a PC was taken in use.Ex. It must be pointed out, however, that the potential for online catalogs to increase library staff productivity has hardly been tapped.Ex. A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex. Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.Ex. Those familiar with conventional lists of subject headings will have no difficulty in finding their way around a typical thesaurus.Ex. Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex. For such a task the librarian is particularly well fitted by his professional education: bringing to bear the great analytical power of classification should be second nature to him.Ex. The system should build on existing resources, rather than develop expensive new programmes.Ex. The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.Ex. Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.Ex. It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.Ex. Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.----* confeccionar utilizando un modelo = model.* empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.* introducción de datos utilizando un teclado = keypunching.* persona que utiliza la biblioteca = non-library user.* poder utilizarse = be usable.* que utiliza el tiempo como variable = time-dependent.* que utiliza muchos recursos = resource-intensive.* utilizar al máximo = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.* utilizar al máximo por medio del ordenador = explode.* utilizar el dinero sabiamente = spend + wisely.* utilizar el ordenador = operate + computer.* utilizar en contra = set against.* utilizar la red = go + online.* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.* utilizar los conocimientos de Uno = put + Posesivo + knowledge to work.* utilizar los recursos del personal propio = insource.* utilizar para un fin = put to + purpose.* utilizar poco = underutilise/under-utilise [underutilize/under-utilize, -USA].* utilizar por primera vez = pioneer.* utilizar recursos = mobilise + resources, tap + resources, tap into + resources.* utilizarse con demasiada frecuencia = be overworked.* utilizarse en = be at home in.* utilizar una metodología = employ + methodology.* utilizar un terminal = sit at + terminal.* volver a utilizar = recapture, reutilise [reutilize, -USA].* * *verbo transitivo to use, utilize (frml)utilizar los recursos naturales indiscriminadamente — to make indiscriminate use of natural resources
* * *= adopt, deploy, employ, enlist, exploit, handle, harness, help + Reflexivo, rely on/upon, take in + use, tap, use, utilise [utilize, -USA], find + Posesivo + way (a)round/through + Complemento, draw on/upon, bring to + bear, build on/upon, make + use of, leverage, mobilise [mobilize, -USA], play + Nombre + along.Ex: The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.
Ex: The article presents the results of trials in which the model was deployed to classify aspects of the construction industry, such as construction norms and regulations.Ex: The size of the collections in which the LCC is currently employed is likely to be a significant factor in its perpetuation.Ex: Capital letters, and various punctuation symbols eg:,(),' may be enlisted as facet indicators.Ex: The Library of Congress List of Subject Headings (LCSH) can be exploited as a general index, since it shows LCC numbers for many of the headings listed.Ex: An author's name is usually shorter than a title, and thus is arguably easier to handle and remember.Ex: When computers were first harnessed for information retrieval and cataloguing applications, the information retrieval systems, and some of the cataloguing systems developed in different environments.Ex: There was a need for more basic information materials, i.e. laymen's guides, so that people could help themselves.Ex: When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex: The last 3 years while grants were available saw a rise in loans, readers and outreach services, a controversial stock revision and scrapping were carried out and a PC was taken in use.Ex: It must be pointed out, however, that the potential for online catalogs to increase library staff productivity has hardly been tapped.Ex: A study of bibliographic classification could concentrate solely upon the major, and some of the more minor bibliographic classification schemes used today.Ex: Clearly both tools record controlled indexing languages, but they are utilised in different environments.Ex: Those familiar with conventional lists of subject headings will have no difficulty in finding their way around a typical thesaurus.Ex: Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex: For such a task the librarian is particularly well fitted by his professional education: bringing to bear the great analytical power of classification should be second nature to him.Ex: The system should build on existing resources, rather than develop expensive new programmes.Ex: The example search in figure 8.3 shows how the statements in an online search make use of Boolean logic operators.Ex: Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.Ex: It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.Ex: Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.* confeccionar utilizando un modelo = model.* empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.* introducción de datos utilizando un teclado = keypunching.* persona que utiliza la biblioteca = non-library user.* poder utilizarse = be usable.* que utiliza el tiempo como variable = time-dependent.* que utiliza muchos recursos = resource-intensive.* utilizar al máximo = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.* utilizar al máximo por medio del ordenador = explode.* utilizar el dinero sabiamente = spend + wisely.* utilizar el ordenador = operate + computer.* utilizar en contra = set against.* utilizar la red = go + online.* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.* utilizar los conocimientos de Uno = put + Posesivo + knowledge to work.* utilizar los recursos del personal propio = insource.* utilizar para un fin = put to + purpose.* utilizar poco = underutilise/under-utilise [underutilize/under-utilize, -USA].* utilizar por primera vez = pioneer.* utilizar recursos = mobilise + resources, tap + resources, tap into + resources.* utilizarse con demasiada frecuencia = be overworked.* utilizarse en = be at home in.* utilizar una metodología = employ + methodology.* utilizar un terminal = sit at + terminal.* volver a utilizar = recapture, reutilise [reutilize, -USA].* * *utilizar [A4 ]vtto use, utilize ( frml)la principal fuente de energía que utilizan es la solar they rely on o use o utilize solar power as their main source of energy, the main source of energy they employ o use o utilize is solar powerutilizan los recursos naturales indiscriminadamente they make indiscriminate use of natural resourcesutilizan la religión como instrumento para sus fines they use religion as a means to (achieve) their endsno se da cuenta de que la están utilizando she doesn't realize that she's being used* * *
utilizar ( conjugate utilizar) verbo transitivo
to use, utilize (frml)
utilizar verbo transitivo to use, utilize
' utilizar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
emplear
- explotar
- manipular
- servirse
- terminar
- usar
- valerse
- encanto
- modelo
- violento
English:
bunk
- deploy
- employ
- exploit
- idle
- instruction
- toilet-train
- toilet-training
- unemployed
- use
- utilize
- discriminate
- harness
- misuse
- stone
- user
* * *utilizar vt1. [expresión, método, producto] to use2. [compañero, amigo] to use;te está utilizando he's using you* * *v/t use* * *utilizar {21} vt: to use, to utilize* * *utilizar vb to use -
75 capacidad
f.1 capacity (cabida).con capacidad para quinientas personas with a capacity of five hundredeste teatro tiene capacidad para mil doscientos espectadores this theater can seat one thousand two hundred people2 ability (aptitud, talento, potencial).no tener capacidad para algo/para hacer algo to be no good at something/at doing somethingcapacidad adquisitiva purchasing powercapacidad de concentración ability to concentratecapacidad ofensiva fire power3 throughput.* * *1 (gen) capacity■ el teatro tiene capacidad para acoger a doscientas personas the theatre has a seating capacity of two hundred2 figurado (habilidad) capability, ability* * *noun f.1) capacity2) ability, capability* * *SF1) [de vehículo, teatro, depósito] capacityun disquete con capacidad de 1.44 MB — a diskette with a capacity of 1.44 MB
capacidad: 40 viajeros sentados — seating capacity: 40
un avión con capacidad para 155 pasajeros — a 155-seater aircraft, an aircraft that can carry 155 passengers
medida 1)capacidad de carga — carrying capacity, freight capacity
2) (=habilidad) abilitynecesitamos una persona con capacidad para afrontar desafíos — we require a person with the ability to face challenges
esas bacterias tienen una mayor capacidad de reproducción — those bacteria have a greater capacity for reproduction
no tiene capacidad para los negocios — he has no business sense o business acumen
capacidad adquisitiva — (Com) purchasing power, buying power
capacidad de convocatoria — [de orador] pulling power; [de huelga, manifestación] appeal, popular appeal
capacidad de ganancia — (Com) earning power, earning capacity
capacidad de trabajo, tiene una enorme capacidad de trabajo — she can get through a tremendous amount of work, she has an enormous capacity for hard work
3) (=autoridad) authorityno tenemos capacidad para modificar las decisiones del gobierno — we do not have the authority to alter government decisions
4) (Jur) capacity* * *1)a) ( competencia) abilityb) ( potencial) capacitycapacidad de or para + inf — ability o capacity to + inf
están en capacidad de despachar más pasajeros — (Col) they have the capacity to handle more passengers
c) (Der) capacity2) ( cupo) capacityla capacidad del depósito es de unos 40 litros — the tank has a capacity of o holds about 40 liters
el teatro tiene capacidad para 8000 personas — the theatre has a capacity of o holds 8000 people
* * *1)a) ( competencia) abilityb) ( potencial) capacitycapacidad de or para + inf — ability o capacity to + inf
están en capacidad de despachar más pasajeros — (Col) they have the capacity to handle more passengers
c) (Der) capacity2) ( cupo) capacityla capacidad del depósito es de unos 40 litros — the tank has a capacity of o holds about 40 liters
el teatro tiene capacidad para 8000 personas — the theatre has a capacity of o holds 8000 people
* * *capacidad11 = ability, capability, competence, appetite, capacity, hat, aptitude, faculty.Ex: The ability to search on word stems is particularly valuable where the text to be searched is in free-language format.
Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS may replace the typewriter and the catalog card but it cannot replace the decision-making capabilities of the library staff.Ex: In order that you should be able to perform these required skills with greater competence, selected elements of the theory of subject indexing will be included.Ex: Such machines will have enourmous appetites.Ex: Older people have suffered some losses in sensory and physical capacity, and newer teaching techniques might intimidate them.Ex: The city librarian has commonly been a general cultural consultant, often with more than one hat, with the curatorship of the museum and/or art gallery as additional offices.Ex: In tracking, schools categorize according to measures of intelligence, achievement, or aptitude and then assign students to ability or interest-grouped classes = En la subdivisión de los alumnos en clases según su nivel académico, las escuelas agrupan a los alumnos de acuerdo con su nivel de inteligencia, habilidad o aptitud y luego los asignan a las clases según su capacidad o por sus intereses.Ex: Sophia no sooner saw Blifil than she turned pale, and almost lost the use of all her faculties.* actuar por encima de {Posesivo} capacidades = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* capacidad académica = academic ability.* capacidad analítica = analytical capacity.* capacidad cognitiva = cognitive ability, cognitive capacity.* capacidad comunicativa = speaking skills.* capacidad crediticia = credit standing.* capacidad crítica = critical skills, critical awareness, critical faculty.* capacidad crítica de los programas televisivos = teleliteracy.* capacidad de absorción = absorptive capacity, absorptive capability.* capacidad de búsqueda = searching power.* capacidad de comercialización = marketability.* capacidad de comprensión = listening skills, understanding capacity.* capacidad de discriminación = discriminating power.* capacidad deductiva = heuristic power.* capacidad de enganche = holding power.* capacidad de escuchar = listening skills.* capacidad de interpretar imágenes = visual literacy.* capacidad de interpretar información estadística = graphic literacy, spatial literacy, statistical literacy.* capacidad de leer = reading skills.* capacidad de manejar la información = information handling.* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* capacidad de negociación = bargaining power.* capacidad de procesamiento = throughput, processing power.* capacidad de producción = throughput.* capacidad de promoción = promotability.* capacidad de razonamiento = thinking skills.* capacidad de resolver problemas = problem-solving ability.* capacidad de retención = holding power.* capacidad de saber leer y escribir = literacy skills.* capacidad económica = earning capacity, earning power.* capacidades informáticas = computer skills.* capacidad física = physical capability.* capacidad informática = computing power.* capacidad intelectual = intellectual ability.* capacidad lingüística = language skill.* capacidad mental = brainpower [brain power], mental capability.* desarrollar la capacidad de = gain in + the ability to.* desarrollar las capacidades = fulfil + potential.* desarrollo de capacidades = capacity building.* en + Posesivo + capacidad como = in + Posesivo + capacity as.* no actuando en capacidad de autor = non-authorial.* persona que rinde por debajo de su capacidad = underachiever.* sin capacidad de discernimiento = undiscriminating.* tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).capacidad22 = capacity, headroom.Nota: Literalmente, espacio sobre la cabeza y de ahí el significado de "espacio para crecer".Ex: Marginal storage cards normally have capacity for storing citations and abstracts.
Ex: I was also encouraged to read a subscriber to this list has over 40,000 items meaning this software has plenty of headroom = También me sentí animado al leer que un miembro de esta lista tiene más de 40.000 registros lo que significa que este software tiene bastante capacidad.* alcanzar el límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.* capacidad de almacenamiento = storage capacity.* capacidad excesiva = overcapacity [over-capacity].* capacidad para libros = book capacity.* con gran capacidad = capacious.* de gran capacidad = large-capacity, high capacity.* de mucha capacidad = capacious.* funcionar a plena capacidad = be fully into + Posesivo + stride.* llegar al límite de + Posesivo + capacidad = stretch + Nombre + beyond the breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to breaking point, stretch + Nombre + to the limit.* * *A1 (competencia) abilitynadie pone en duda su capacidad no one doubts his ability o capabilityuna persona de gran capacidad a person of great ability, a very able o capable person2 (potencial) capacity capacidad DE algo:su capacidad de comunicación their ability to communicatecapacidad DE or PARA + INF capacity o ability to + INFla capacidad de grabar durante 24 horas seguidas the ability o capacity to record non-stop for 24 hoursestán en capacidad de despachar más pasajeros ( Col); they have the capacity to handle more passengers3 ( Der) capacitycapacidad civil/legal civil/legal capacityCompuestos:purchasing power● capacidad crediticia or de créditocreditworthinessborrowing capacityfirepowercreditworthinessproduction capacityphysical capacitymental capacityproduction capacityB [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (cupo) capacityla capacidad del depósito es de unos 40 litros the tank has a capacity of o holds about 40 litersCompuesto:freight o cargo capacity* * *
capacidad sustantivo femenino
1
capacidad de or para hacer algo ability o capacity to do sthc) (Der) capacity
2 ( cupo) capacity
capacidad sustantivo femenino
1 (disposición) capacity, ability
2 (de un local, armario, etc) capacity: este cine tiene capacidad para mil personas, this cinema can hold up to one thousand people
' capacidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aguante
- cabida
- competencia
- don
- dote
- error
- expresar
- facultad
- genio
- habla
- hablarse
- incapaz
- mayor
- palabra
- poder
- raciocinio
- saber
- sentida
- sentido
- servir
- solvencia
- talento
- techo
- ver
- virtud
- visión
- volumen
- arroba
- comprensión
- criterio
- cupo
- entendimiento
- incapacidad
- observación
- potencial
- sobrepasar
- triplicar
English:
ability
- accommodate
- admire
- aptitude
- attention span
- attest
- capacity
- carload
- cast
- endurance
- idle
- judgement
- judgment
- manufacturing capacity
- moot
- movement
- power
- qualification
- truckload
- uncanny
- underrated
- volume
- capability
- hold
- justice
- resilience
- resilient
- seat
- stretch
- take
- three-quarters
* * *capacidad nf1. [cabida] capacity;unidades de capacidad units of capacity;capacidad máxima [en ascensor] maximum load;con capacidad para 500 personas with a capacity of 500;este teatro tiene capacidad para 1.200 espectadores this theatre can seat 1,200 peopleInformát capacidad de almacenamiento storage capacity;capacidad de carga cargo capacity;capacidad eléctrica [de condensador] capacitance;Informát capacidad de memoria memory capacity;capacidad pulmonar lung capacity2. [aptitud, talento, potencial] ability;no tener capacidad para algo/para hacer algo to be no good at sth/at doing sthcapacidad adquisitiva purchasing power;capacidad de aprendizaje ability to learn;capacidad de concentración ability to concentrate;Fin capacidad de endeudamiento borrowing capacity o power;capacidad de fabricación manufacturing capacity;capacidad de gestión managerial skills;capacidad ofensiva fire power;capacidad de producción production capacity;capacidad de reacción ability to react o respond;capacidad de respuesta ability to react o respond3. Der capacity* * *f1 capacity;medida de capacidad cubic measure2 ( aptitud) competence* * *capacidad nf1) : capacity2) : capability, ability* * *1. (en general) capacityel ferry tiene una capacidad para 800 pasajeros the ferry has a capacity of 800 passengers / the ferry can carry 800 passengers2. (aptitud) ability -
76 concentrarse en
• accumulate in• apply one's mind to• be about• bear down on• concentrate in• concentrate on• deal about• focus lense• focus one's eyes on• gather in• lose oneself in• set one's wits to• specialize on -
77 ajetreo
m.1 running around, hard work (gestiones, molestias).2 hustle, rush, bustle, chores.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ajetrear.* * *1 activity, bustle* * *SM (=actividad) hustle and bustle; (=labor) drudgery, hard work* * *masculino hustle and bustle* * *= bustle, flurry of activity, hustle and bustle, whirr of activity, hurly-burly, comings and goings.Ex. The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex. In all this flurry of activity in the early seventies public libraries were not only ignored but showed little interest, in spite of the fact that inroads were being made into their traditional library functions.Ex. The article ' Hustle and bustle or solemn silence?' argues that changes in society require a re-examination of the library's role.Ex. The wedding day morning is usually a whirr of activity -- everybody running here and there.Ex. No, the hurly-burly of politics holds no enchantment for me, I in fact have a deep rooted scepticism and I am disillusioned about politics.Ex. The Governor believes his comings and goings should be secret from taxpayers.* * *masculino hustle and bustle* * *= bustle, flurry of activity, hustle and bustle, whirr of activity, hurly-burly, comings and goings.Ex: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.
Ex: In all this flurry of activity in the early seventies public libraries were not only ignored but showed little interest, in spite of the fact that inroads were being made into their traditional library functions.Ex: The article ' Hustle and bustle or solemn silence?' argues that changes in society require a re-examination of the library's role.Ex: The wedding day morning is usually a whirr of activity -- everybody running here and there.Ex: No, the hurly-burly of politics holds no enchantment for me, I in fact have a deep rooted scepticism and I am disillusioned about politics.Ex: The Governor believes his comings and goings should be secret from taxpayers.* * *con tanto ajetreo es imposible concentrarse it's impossible to concentrate with all this activity going onel ajetreo de los grandes almacenes the hustle and bustle of the department storesun día de mucho ajetreo a hectic day* * *
Del verbo ajetrearse: ( conjugate ajetrearse)
me ajetreo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
se ajetreó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
ajetreo sustantivo masculino
hustle and bustle;
ajetreo sustantivo masculino activity, hard work, bustle
' ajetreo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tejemaneje
- vértigo
- vorágine
- trote
English:
bustle
- hustle
* * *ajetreo nmcon tanto ajetreo me olvidé de llamarle things were so hectic that I forgot to phone him;hoy hay mucho ajetreo en la oficina there's a lot going on o happening in the office today;el ajetreo de la ciudad the hustle and bustle of the city* * *m bustle* * *ajetreo nm: hustle and bustle, fuss -
78 centrado
adj.1 centered, centred.2 judicious, self-poised, wise.m.centering, focusing.past part.past participle of spanish verb: centrar.* * *1→ link=centrar centrar► adjetivo1 centred (US centered) (en, on)2 figurado (equilibrado) balanced* * *ADJ1) (=en el centro) in the middle2) (=equilibrado) balanced* * *- da adjetivo ( equilibrado) stable, well-balanced; (en un trabajo, lugar) settled* * *= centred [centered, -USA], focused [focussed].Ex. Punching equipment is not always as accurate as it might be; holes may not be well centred upon their coding position, and holes are sometimes not completely cut away.Ex. These include a series of focused workshops and a four day national conference.----* centrado en = Nombre + centric.* centrado en el cliente = customer-centred [customer-centered, USA].* centrado en el conocimiento = knowledge-centric.* centrado en el estudiante = student-centred.* centrado en el hombre = human-centred [human-centered, -USA], anthropocentric.* centrado en el material impreso = print-centred [print-centered, -USA].* centrado en el niño = child-centred [child-centered, -USA].* centrado en el objeto = artefact-centred [artefact-centered, -USA].* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* centrado en el servicio = service-focused.* centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].* centrado en la colección = collection-centred, collection-based.* centrado en las imágenes = image intensive.* centrado en la tecnología = technology-centred [technology-centered, -USA].* centrado en la web = Web-centric.* centrado en los valores = value-driven.* centrado en uno mismo = self-focusing, self-focused.* centrado en un tema específico = topic-centred.* centrado específicamente en = narrowly focused in/on.* * *- da adjetivo ( equilibrado) stable, well-balanced; (en un trabajo, lugar) settled* * *= centred [centered, -USA], focused [focussed].Ex: Punching equipment is not always as accurate as it might be; holes may not be well centred upon their coding position, and holes are sometimes not completely cut away.
Ex: These include a series of focused workshops and a four day national conference.* centrado en = Nombre + centric.* centrado en el cliente = customer-centred [customer-centered, USA].* centrado en el conocimiento = knowledge-centric.* centrado en el estudiante = student-centred.* centrado en el hombre = human-centred [human-centered, -USA], anthropocentric.* centrado en el material impreso = print-centred [print-centered, -USA].* centrado en el niño = child-centred [child-centered, -USA].* centrado en el objeto = artefact-centred [artefact-centered, -USA].* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* centrado en el servicio = service-focused.* centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].* centrado en la colección = collection-centred, collection-based.* centrado en las imágenes = image intensive.* centrado en la tecnología = technology-centred [technology-centered, -USA].* centrado en la web = Web-centric.* centrado en los valores = value-driven.* centrado en uno mismo = self-focusing, self-focused.* centrado en un tema específico = topic-centred.* centrado específicamente en = narrowly focused in/on.* * *centrado -da(equilibrado) stable, well-balanced; (en un trabajo, lugar) settled* * *
Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)
centrado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
centrado
centrar
centrado
(en un trabajo, lugar) settled
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centrado algo en algo to focus sth on sth
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center( conjugate center), cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centradose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center( conjugate center) on sth
centrado,-a adjetivo
1 centred, US centered
2 (persona) balanced
centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
' centrado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
centrada
* * *centrado, -a adj1. [situado en el centro] centred2. [concentrado] concentrated;está muy centrado en su trabajo he's very focused on his work3. [equilibrado] stable, balanced;desde que tiene trabajo está más centrado he's more stable o balanced since he's been working* * *adj stable, well-balanced -
79 centro
m.1 center.centro de atracción center of attractioncentro de gravedad center of gravitycentro de interés center of interestcentro de mesa centerpiececentro nervioso nerve centercentro óptico optic center2 center (establecimiento).centro de cálculo computer centercentro cívico community centercentro docente o de enseñanza educational institutioncentro recreativo leisure center3 city/town center.me voy al centro I'm going to towncentro ciudad o urbano city/town center (en letrero)4 center of the city, downtown, city centre.5 Centro.6 centrum.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: centrar.* * *1 centre (US center), middle2 (de ciudad) town centre, city centre, US downtown area■ me voy al centro I'm going into town, US I'm going downtown3 (asociación) centre (US center), association, institution4 DEPORTE cross, centre (US center)5 PLÍTICA centre (US center)\centro benéfico charitable organizationcentro ciudad city centre, US downtown areacentro comercial shopping centre, US mallcentro cultural cultural centre (US center)centro de atracción centre (US center) of attractioncentro de enseñanza educational institutioncentro de gravedad centre of gravitycentro de interés centre (US center) of interestcentro de mesa centrepiece (US centerpiece)centro docente educational institutioncentro sanitario hospital, clinicmedio centro DEPORTE centre (US center) halfpartido de centro PLÍTICA centre (US center) party* * *noun m.1) center2) downtown* * *1. SM1) (=medio) centre, center (EEUU)las regiones del centro del país — the central areas of the country, the areas in the centre of the country
pon el jarrón en el centro de la mesa — put the vase in the middle o centre of the table
2) [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)no se puede aparcar en el centro — you can't park in the centre (of town), you can't park downtown (EEUU)
un edificio del centro de Madrid — a building in the centre of Madrid o in Madrid town centre o (EEUU) in downtown Madrid
centro ciudad — city centre, town centre
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ir al centro — to go into town, go downtown (EEUU)3) (Pol) centre, center (EEUU)ser de centro — [persona] to be a moderate; [partido] to be in the centre
los partidos de centro izquierda — the parties of the centre left, the centre-left parties
4) (=foco) [de huracán] centre, center (EEUU); [de incendio] seatha sido el centro de varias polémicas últimamente — he has been at the centre o heart of various controversies lately
el gobierno se ha convertido en el centro de las críticas — the government has become the target of criticism
Zaire fue el centro del interés internacional — Zaire was the focus of o was at the centre of international attention
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ser el centro de las miradas, Roma es estos días el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes are on Rome at the moment5) (=establecimiento) centre, center (EEUU)dos alumnos han sido expulsados del centro — two students have been expelled from the school o centre
centro comercial — shopping centre, shopping mall
centro cultural — [en un barrio, institución] (local) arts centre; [de otro país] cultural centre
centro de abasto — Méx market
centro de acogida, centro de acogida de menores — children's home
centro de coordinación — [de la policía] operations room
centro (de determinación) de costos — (Com) cost centre
centro de enseñanza — [gen] educational institution; (=colegio) school
centro de enseñanza media, centro de enseñanza secundaria — secondary school
centro de jardinería — garden centre, garden center (EEUU)
centro de rastreo — (Astron) tracking centre
centro médico — [gen] medical establishment; (=hospital) hospital
centro penitenciario — prison, penitentiary (EEUU)
centro recreacional — Cuba, Ven sports centre, leisure centre
centro sanitario — = centro médico
centro universitario — (=facultad) faculty; (=universidad) university
6) (=población)centro turístico — (=lugar muy visitado) tourist centre; [diseñado para turistas] tourist resort
centro urbano — urban area, city
7) (=ropa) CAm (=juego) trousers and waistcoat, pants and vest (EEUU); And, Caribe (=enaguas) underskirt; And (=falda) thick flannel skirt2.SMF (Ftbl) centre•
delantero centro — centre-forward•
medio centro — centre-half* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex. Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex. The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.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. In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex. The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.----* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex: Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.
Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex: The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.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: In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex: The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *A1 ( Mat) center*2 (área central) center*en el centro de la habitación in the middle o center of the roomel terremoto afectó al centro del país the earthquake affected the central region o the center of the countrylos países del centro de Europa the countries of Central Europevive en pleno centro de la ciudad she lives right in the center of the town/citytengo que ir al centro a hacer unas compras I have to go downtown to do some shopping ( AmE), I have to go into town o into the town centre to do some shopping ( BrE)Compuestos:center* of gravitymidfieldcenterpiece*nerve center*center* of power(de una organización) nerve center*; (de una ciudad) heartB (foco)1 (de atención) center*ha sido el centro de todos los comentarios it has been the main talking pointfueron el centro de todas las miradas all eyes were on themse ha convertido estos días en el centro de interés it has become the focus of attention recentlyfue el centro de atracción durante la fiesta she was the center of attention at the partyha hecho de su marido el centro de su existencia she has centered her life around her husband2 (de actividades, servicios) center*centro administrativo administrative centerun gran centro cultural/industrial a major cultural/industrial centerCompuestos:center* of interest to touristscall center*operations center*, operations room ( BrE)urban center*, population center*holiday center*( AmL) leisure center*tourist resort o center*C (establecimiento, institución) center*el centro anglo-peruano the Anglo-Peruvian centerCompuestos:civic center*(en Esp) private school o college ( which receives a state subsidy)( Méx) marketcentro de acogidade animales abandonados animal sanctuarycentro de acogida de menores abandonados children's refugecentro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered womencentro de acogida de refugiados reception center* for refugeessupport center*primary care center*call center*user support center*help center*computer center*control center*conference center*coordination center*cost center*cultural center*detention center*spy headquartersprivate school, academymanagement center*information center*detention center*research center*, research establishmentspeech therapy clinic( Esp) high-tech leisure center*family planning clinicsports center*detention center*health center*service center*telecommunications center*space center*( frml); hospitalmedical center*( AmL) leisure center*leisure center*( frml); hospitalD ( Pol) center*E (en fútbol) tbcentro chut cross, center*F* * *
Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)
centro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
centró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
centrar
centro
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centro algo en algo to focus sth on sth
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center( conjugate center), cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centrose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center( conjugate center) on sth
centro sustantivo masculino
◊ centro ciudad/urbano downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE);
ser el centro de atención to be the center of attention;
se convirtió en el centro de interés it became the focus of attention;
centro turístico tourist resort o center;
centro comercial shopping mall (AmE), shopping centre (BrE);
centro de llamadas call center (AmE) o centre (BrE);
centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) center( conjugate center);
centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
centro sustantivo masculino
1 middle, centre, US center
2 (de una ciudad) town centre
3 (institución) institution, centre, US center
4 Pol centre party
5 centro comercial, shopping centre
' centro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- Cesid
- CIS
- ciudad
- consejo
- delantera
- delantero
- docente
- foco
- gravedad
- media
- medio
- mitad
- neurálgica
- neurálgico
- ombligo
- retención
- almendra
- base
- blanco
- comercial
- deportivo
- diana
- hacia
- hípico
- lejos
- mesa
- mismo
- para
- polo
- posta
- preescolar
- rematar
- retirado
- señalización
- señalizar
- trámite
English:
accessible
- barrage
- central
- centre
- centre forward
- city
- community centre
- core
- delay
- downtown
- garden centre
- heart
- hub
- inner city
- institute
- leisure centre
- mall
- middle
- out
- revolve
- ROTC
- run across
- shopping centre
- slap
- space-centre
- spotlight
- teaching centre
- town
- village hall
- walk about
- welfare centre
- call
- center
- clinic
- coffee
- community
- conference
- control
- facility
- focal
- focus
- garden
- health
- holiday
- home
- inner
- leisure
- midtown
- plaza
- polling
* * *centro nm1. [área, punto central] centre;en el centro de la vía in the middle of the track;estaba en el centro de la muchedumbre she was in the middle of the crowd;las lluvias afectarán al centro del país the rain will affect the central region o centre of the country;la jardinería es el centro de su existencia her life revolves around gardeningcentro de atención centre of attention;centro de atracción centre of attraction;las playas son el centro de atracción para el turismo beaches are the main tourist attraction;centro de gravedad centre of gravity;centro de interés centre of interest;Fís centro de masa centre of mass;centro de mesa centrepiece;centro nervioso nerve centre;también Fig centro neurálgico nerve centre; Fís centro óptico optical centre2. [de ciudad] town centre;me voy al centro I'm going to town;tengo una casa en pleno centro I have a house right in the town centre;centro histórico = old (part of) town3. [económico, administrativo] centre;un importante centro financiero/cultural an important financial/cultural centrecentro turístico tourist resort4. [establecimiento, organismo] centre;[planta] plant, factory; [tienda] branch; [colegio] school Esp centro de acogida reception centre; Esp centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women;centro asistencial de día day care centre;centro de atención telefónica call centre;centro de cálculo computer centre;centro cívico community centre;Am centro comunal community centre; Am centro comunitario community centre;centro concertado state-subsidized (private) school;centro de control control centre;centro cultural cultural centre;centro demográfico centre of population;centro deportivo sports centre;centro de desintoxicación detoxification centre o clinic;centro de detención detention centre;centro docente educational institution;centro educativo educational institution;centro de enseñanza educational institution;centro espacial space centre;centro de estudios academy, school;centro excursionista hill-walking club;centro hospitalario hospital;centro de información information centre;centro de investigación research institute;Esp Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas = government body responsible for conducting opinion polls, sociological surveys etc;centro de llamadas call centre;Mil centro de mando command centre;centro médico medical centre;centro meteorológico weather centre;centro de negocios business centre;centro penitenciario prison, US penitentiary;centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic;centro regional regional office;centro de rehabilitación rehabilitation centre;centro de salud clinic, Br health centre;centro sanitario clinic, Br health centre;centro social community centre;centro de trabajo workplace;Am centro de tratamiento intensivo intensive care unit5. [en política] centre;un partido de centro a centre party;ser de centro to be at the centre of the political spectrumjuega en el centro del campo he plays in midfieldenvió un centro al área contraria he crossed the ball into the opposition's penalty area;consiguió un espectacular gol con un centro chut he scored a spectacular goal with what was intended more as a cross than a shot* * *m1 center, Brcentre2 DEP cross* * *centro nmf: center (in sports)centro nm1) medio: centercentro de atención: center of attentioncentro de gravedad: center of gravity2) : downtown3)centro de mesa : centerpiece* * *centro n centre -
80 ceñirse
1 (atenerse) to keep (a, to), limit oneself (a, to)2 (adaptarse) to adhere (a, to), stick (a, to), abide (a, by)3 (ajustarse una prenda) to cling* * *VPR1) (=reducirse)ceñirse a algo: esta biografía se ciñe a la vida personal del autor — this biography limits itself o restricts itself to the author's personal life
me voy a ceñir a algunos detalles significativos — I am going to limit o restrict myself to certain relevant details
2) (=atenerse)ceñirse a algo: no se ciñeron a lo acordado — they did not keep to o stick to the agreement
será difícil ceñirse al presupuesto — it will be difficult to keep to o keep within o stay within the budget
por favor, cíñase a las preguntas del fiscal — please keep to the questions of the public prosecutor, please limit yourself to answering the questions of the public prosecutor
3) frm (=ponerse) to put onse ciñó la gorra y se marchó — he put o pulled his hat on and left
ceñirse la corona — to be crowned, take the crown liter
ceñirse la espada — †† to put on one's sword, gird one's sword liter
* * *(v.) = fit + snuglyEx. English riders will wear riding breeches with swede patches that fit very snugly.* * *(v.) = fit + snuglyEx: English riders will wear riding breeches with swede patches that fit very snugly.
* * *
ceñirse verbo reflexivo
1 (a un tema) to limit oneself, stick [a, to]: hay que ceñirse a los términos del contrato, we must keep to the terms of the contract
ciñéndonos a este caso en concreto, let's just concentrate on this particular case
2 (prenda) to cling [a, to] (marcar una prenda los contornos) to cling [a, to]
(el cinturón, la espada) to put on
' ceñirse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ceñir
English:
stick to
- book
- keep
- stick
* * *vpr1. [apretarse] to tighten;se ciñó la espada he girded o put on his swordcíñete a contestar a lo que te han preguntado restrict yourself to answering the questions you have been asked;me ciño a lo que dicta la ley I'm sticking to the letter of the law;la retrospectiva no se ciñe a sus cuadros más conocidos the retrospective does not restrict itself to her best-known works* * *v/r:ceñirse a algo fig stick to sth* * *vrceñirse a : to restrict oneself to, to stick to
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