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41 tratar

v.

1 to treat (comportarse con) (persona, objeto).

¿qué tal te trataron? how were you treated?

El médico trata al paciente The doctor treats=cures the patient.

2 to have dealings or contact with.

la traté muy poco I didn't have much to do with her

3 to treat (tema, asunto).

eso lo tienes que tratar con el jefe that's something you'll have to discuss with the boss

4 to treat.

5 to treat (agua, sustancia, alimento).

6 to process (computing) (datos, información).

Ellos tratan el cuero They process the leather.

7 to deal.

Las empresas trataron The companies made a deal.

8 to try, to make a trial, to attempt it, to attempt.

Ella trató por mucho tiempo She tried for a long time.

9 to handle, to maneuver, to manoeuvre.

Ellos tratan sus pensamientos They handle their thoughts.

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tratar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen - objeto) to treat, handle; (- persona) to treat

■ trató la caja con cuidado she handled the box with care

■ nos trató bien he treated us well

2 (asunto, tema) to discuss, deal with

3 (gestionar) to handle, run

4 (dar tratamiento) to address as

5 (calificar, considerar) to consider, call

■ lo trató de idiota she called him an idiot

6 MEDICINA to treat

7 (datos, texto) to process

8 QUÍMICA to treat

► verbo intransitivo

1 (relacionarse) to be acquainted ( con, with), know ( con, -)

2 (tener tratos) to deal ( con, with)

3 (negociar) to negotiate ( con, with)

4 (intentar) to try (de, to)

■ trata de hacerlo try to do it

5 (versar) to be about

■ trata de/sobre espías it's about spies

6 COMERCIO to deal (en, in)

■ trata en pieles he deals in furs

► verbo pronominal tratarse

1 (relacionarse) to talk to each other, be on speaking terms

■ no se tratan they're not on speaking terms

2 (llamarse) to address each other as, call each other

3 (referirse) to be about

■ se trataba de un atraco it was about a robbery

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FRASEOLOGÍA

se trata de... it's a question of..., it's a matter of...

■ se trata de averiguar cómo lo hicieron it's a question of working out how they did it

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verb

1) to treat

2) handle

•

- tratar con
- tratar de
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1. VT

1) [+ persona, animal, objeto] to treat

su novio la trata muy mal — her boyfriend treats her very badly

hay que tratar a los animales con cariño — animals should be given plenty of affection, animals should be treated lovingly

te dejo la cámara, pero trátala bien — I'll let you have the camera, but be careful with it o treat it carefully

la vida la ha tratado muy bien — life has been very kind to her, life has treated her very well

este asunto debe ser tratado con cuidado — this matter should be handled carefully

• tratar a algn de loco — to treat sb like a madman

- tratar a algn a patadas

2) (=llamar)

¿cómo le tenemos que tratar cuando nos hable? — how should we address him when he speaks to us?

• tratar a algn de algo — to call sb sth

tratar a algn de vago — to call sb a layabout

tratar a algn de tú/usted — to address sb as "tú"/"usted"

3) (=relacionarse con)

tratar a algn: ya no lo trato — I no longer have any dealings with him

lo trato solo desde hace seis meses — I have only known him for six months

me cae bien, pero no la he tratado mucho — I like her, but I haven't had a lot to do with her

4) (Med) [+ paciente, enfermedad] to treat

me están tratando con un nuevo fármaco — I'm being treated with a new drug

le trataron la neumonía con antibióticos — they treated the pneumonia with antibiotics

¿qué médico te está tratando? — which doctor is giving you treatment?

5) [+ tejido, madera, residuos] to treat

el agua se ha tratado con cloro — the water has been treated with chlorine

6) (=discutir) [+ tema] to deal with; [+ acuerdo, paz] to negotiate

trataremos este tema en la reunión — we'll deal with this subject in the meeting

este asunto tiene que tratarlo directamente con el director — you'll have to speak directly with the manager about this matter

7) (Inform) to process

2. VI

1)

• tratar de — [libro] to be about, deal with; [personas] to talk about, discuss

la película trata de un adolescente en Nueva York — the film is about a teenager in New York

ahora van a tratar del programa — they're going to talk about o discuss the programme now

2) (=intentar)

• tratar de hacer algo — to try to do sth

trataré de llegar pronto — I'll try to arrive early

trata de no ser demasiado estricto con él — try not to be too strict with him

• tratar de que, trataré de que esta sea la última vez — I'll try to make sure that this is the last time

trata por todos los medios de que el trabajo esté acabado para mañana — try and do whatever you can to make sure that the job is done by tomorrow

3) (=relacionarse)

• tratar con algn, trato con todo tipo de gente — I deal with all sorts of people

no tratamos con traidores — we don't have dealings with traitors

no había tratado con personas de esa clase — I had not previously come into contact with people like that

para tratar con animales hay que tener mucha paciencia — you have to be very patient when dealing with animals

es muy difícil tratar con el enemigo — it is not at all easy to have dealings with the enemy

4) (Com)

• tratar con o en algo — to deal in sth

trataban con o en pieles — they dealt in furs, they were involved in the fur trade

3.

See:

tratarse

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1) ( intentar) to try

tratar de + inf — to try to + inf

traten de no llegar tarde — try not to be late

tratar de que + subj: trata de que queden a la misma altura try to get them level; trataré de que no vuelva a suceder — I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again

2) obra/libro/película

tratar de algo — to be about something

¿de qué trata el libro? — what's the book about?

tratar sobre algo — to deal with something

la conferencia tratará sobre medicina alternativa — the lecture will deal with alternative medicine

3) (tener contacto, relaciones)

tratar con alguien — to deal with somebody

tratar con él no es nada fácil — he's not at all easy to get on with

4) (Com)

tratar en algo — to deal in something
2.
tratar vt

1)

a) <persona/animal/instrumento> (+ compl) to treat

me tratan muy bien — they treat me very well

trata la guitarra con más cuidado — be more careful with the guitar

b) ( llamar)

tratar a alguien de algo — to call somebody something

tratar a alguien de usted/tú — to address somebody using the polite usted or the more familiar tú form

2) ( frecuentar)

lo trataba cuando era joven — I saw quite a lot of him when I was young

lo traté un par de veces — I met him a couple of times

nunca lo he tratado — I have never actually spoken to him

3) <tema/asunto> to deal with

no podemos tratarlo delante de ellos — we can't discuss this in front of them

4)

a) <paciente/enfermedad> to treat

b) <sustancia/metal> to treat
3.
tratarse v pron

1)

a)

tratarse con alguien — ( ser amigo de) to be friendly with somebody; ( alternar) to socialize o mix with somebody

b) (recípr)

somos parientes pero no nos tratamos — we're related but we are not in contact with each other

2) (+ compl)

a) (recípr)

se tratan de usted/tú — they address each other as `usted'/`tu'

se tratan sin ningún respeto — they have o show no respect for each other

b) (refl) ( cuidarse)

tratarse bien/mal — to look after oneself well/not to look after oneself

3) (Med) to have o undergo treatment

4) tratarse de (en 3^a pers)

a) ( ser acerca de) to be about

¿de qué se trata? — what's it about?

b) ( ser cuestión de)

se trata de arreglar la situación, no de discutir — we're supposed to be settling things, not arguing

si sólo se trata de eso... — if that's all it is...

sólo porque se trata de ti — just because it's you

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= address, approach, consider (as), cover, discuss, focus on/upon, get to, go into, handle, manipulate, tackle, treat, turn to, broach, give + treatment, play with, speak to, treat, pick up on, meet.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio met.

Ex. The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.

Ex. The searcher may be the end user, but the end user is approaching the search in some ignorance of his real requirements, or of the literature that might be available to meet those requirements.

Ex. A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.

Ex. The schedules are divided into two parts, one covering music scores and parts and the other concerned with music literature.

Ex. This review also illustrates some of the issues which cataloguers have discussed over the years, and demonstrates other solutions to standards in cataloguing than those embodied in modern cataloguing codes.

Ex. In a text such as this which focuses primarily upon controlled indexing languages and systems it is difficult to place natural language indexing in a appropriate context.

Ex. 'I'll get to that, I promise! but right now I have a budget to work on!'.

Ex. Although the description given here is quite lengthy, many points are glossed over, and the Manual goes into these and a number of others at length.

Ex. An author's name is usually shorter than a title, and thus is arguably easier to handle and remember.

Ex. Different stores offer access to distinct types of information or data and permit the information to be manipulated to varying extents.

Ex. Chapter 2 tackles books, pamphlets and printed sheets, and chapter 3 is dedicated to cartographic materials.

Ex. In troubleshooting, it is important to treat the cause as well as the symptom of the problem = En la solución de problemas, es importante tratar tanto la causa como el síntoma del problema.

Ex. We shall turn to this distinction very shortly.

Ex. Some of the consequences of this conclusion are broached in this article.

Ex. Equally serious, authors are often too close to the paper to give it an objective treatment.

Ex. In this five-day workshop we will play with the design and building of non-traditional interface solutions.

Ex. Numerous articles in the library literature speak to this phenomenon but most deal with the experience of larger libraries.

Ex. The author studies the factors which have impeded the spread of information on the use of thioctic acid to treat mushroom poisoning.

Ex. The report picks up on this as a surprising finding, suggesting implicitly that open access journals are lagging behind in this regard.

Ex. There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.

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* aguas residuales sin tratar = raw sewage, raw waste water.

* atreverse a tratar = dare to + tread.

* como si (se tratase de) = as if.

* continuar tratando = pursue + Nombre + further.

* cuando se trata de + Infinitivo = when it comes to + Gerundio.

* de qué se trata = what it's all about.

* difícil de tratar = unruly.

* empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* manera de tratar = avenue of approach.

* no atraverse a tratar = fear to + tread.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* que trata de = surrounding.

* seguir tratando = discuss + further.

* sin tratar = untreated.

* temer tratar = fear to + tread.

* tratar Algo = get down to + Nombre, be under consideration.

* tratar algo en detalle = go into + Algo + at length.

* tratar Algo en profundidad = go into + Algo + at length.

* tratar Algo imparcialmente = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo justamente = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo sin parcialismo = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo sin rodeos = address + Nombre + head-on, meet + Nombre + head-on, tackle + Nombre + head-on, face + Nombre + head-on.

* tratar Algo supercialmente = dabble in.

* tratar como un objeto = objectify.

* tratar como un personaje = lionise [lionize, -USA].

* tratar (con) = negotiate (with).

* tratar con bondad = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* tratar con cloro = chlorinate.

* tratar con condescendencia = patronise [patronize, -USA], condescend.

* tratar con más detalle = discuss + in greater detail.

* tratar con precaución = approach + with caution.

* tratar con prudencia = treat with + caution, view with + caution.

* tratar con respeto = treat with + respect.

* tratar de = be about, be concerned with, deal with, take up, bear on, deal in.

* tratar de abarcar más de lo que se puede = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.

* tratar de ganar tiempo = temporise [temporize, -USA], play for + time.

* tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.

* tratar de ligar = chat up.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar de pasar desapercibido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar de pasar inadvertido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar detalladamente = cover + in detail.

* tratar de un modo sentimental = sentimentalise [sentimentalize, -USA].

* tratar de un modo urgente = fast track.

* tratar en detalle = treat + at length, discuss + at length.

* tratar en profundidad = treat + in detail.

* tratar específicamente = target.

* tratar información = handle + information.

* tratar injustamente = malign.

* tratar justamente = treat + fairly.

* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.

* tratar la posibilidad de = discuss + the possibility of.

* tratar ligeramente = skim + the surface of, touch on/upon.

* tratar magníficamente = do + more than justice.

* tratar mal = maltreat, manhandle.

* tratar muy por encima = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* tratar por todos los medios de = take + (great) pains to.

* tratar por todos los medios de + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tratarse de = come down to, be a question of.

* tratar severamente = mete out + harsh treatment.

* tratar síntomas = treat + symptoms.

* tratar superficialmente = gloss over, scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.

* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.

* tratar un asunto = deal with + issue.

* tratar un problema = address + problem, deal with + problem, handle + problem, tackle + problem, address + limitation, grapple with + problem, treat + problem, address + concern.

* tratar un problema de pasada = touch on/upon + problem.

* tratar un tema = broach + subject, broach + topic, address + theme, address + topic.

* tratar un tema conocido = tread + familiar ground.

* tratar un tema en detalle = go into + detail.

* volver a tratar = revisit.

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo

1) ( intentar) to try

tratar de + inf — to try to + inf

traten de no llegar tarde — try not to be late

tratar de que + subj: trata de que queden a la misma altura try to get them level; trataré de que no vuelva a suceder — I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again

2) obra/libro/película

tratar de algo — to be about something

¿de qué trata el libro? — what's the book about?

tratar sobre algo — to deal with something

la conferencia tratará sobre medicina alternativa — the lecture will deal with alternative medicine

3) (tener contacto, relaciones)

tratar con alguien — to deal with somebody

tratar con él no es nada fácil — he's not at all easy to get on with

4) (Com)

tratar en algo — to deal in something
2.
tratar vt

1)

a) <persona/animal/instrumento> (+ compl) to treat

me tratan muy bien — they treat me very well

trata la guitarra con más cuidado — be more careful with the guitar

b) ( llamar)

tratar a alguien de algo — to call somebody something

tratar a alguien de usted/tú — to address somebody using the polite usted or the more familiar tú form

2) ( frecuentar)

lo trataba cuando era joven — I saw quite a lot of him when I was young

lo traté un par de veces — I met him a couple of times

nunca lo he tratado — I have never actually spoken to him

3) <tema/asunto> to deal with

no podemos tratarlo delante de ellos — we can't discuss this in front of them

4)

a) <paciente/enfermedad> to treat

b) <sustancia/metal> to treat
3.
tratarse v pron

1)

a)

tratarse con alguien — ( ser amigo de) to be friendly with somebody; ( alternar) to socialize o mix with somebody

b) (recípr)

somos parientes pero no nos tratamos — we're related but we are not in contact with each other

2) (+ compl)

a) (recípr)

se tratan de usted/tú — they address each other as `usted'/`tu'

se tratan sin ningún respeto — they have o show no respect for each other

b) (refl) ( cuidarse)

tratarse bien/mal — to look after oneself well/not to look after oneself

3) (Med) to have o undergo treatment

4) tratarse de (en 3^a pers)

a) ( ser acerca de) to be about

¿de qué se trata? — what's it about?

b) ( ser cuestión de)

se trata de arreglar la situación, no de discutir — we're supposed to be settling things, not arguing

si sólo se trata de eso... — if that's all it is...

sólo porque se trata de ti — just because it's you

* * *

tratar (con)

(v.) = negotiate (with)

Ex: Their purposes was to settle the disputes between the members, to negotiate with master, to accumulate and disburse a benevolent fund, and to exact contributions for drinks and parties.

= address, approach, consider (as), cover, discuss, focus on/upon, get to, go into, handle, manipulate, tackle, treat, turn to, broach, give + treatment, play with, speak to, treat, pick up on, meet.

Nota: Verbo irregular: pasado y participio met.

Ex: The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.

Ex: The searcher may be the end user, but the end user is approaching the search in some ignorance of his real requirements, or of the literature that might be available to meet those requirements.

Ex: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.

Ex: The schedules are divided into two parts, one covering music scores and parts and the other concerned with music literature.

Ex: This review also illustrates some of the issues which cataloguers have discussed over the years, and demonstrates other solutions to standards in cataloguing than those embodied in modern cataloguing codes.

Ex: In a text such as this which focuses primarily upon controlled indexing languages and systems it is difficult to place natural language indexing in a appropriate context.

Ex: 'I'll get to that, I promise! but right now I have a budget to work on!'.

Ex: Although the description given here is quite lengthy, many points are glossed over, and the Manual goes into these and a number of others at length.

Ex: An author's name is usually shorter than a title, and thus is arguably easier to handle and remember.

Ex: Different stores offer access to distinct types of information or data and permit the information to be manipulated to varying extents.

Ex: Chapter 2 tackles books, pamphlets and printed sheets, and chapter 3 is dedicated to cartographic materials.

Ex: In troubleshooting, it is important to treat the cause as well as the symptom of the problem = En la solución de problemas, es importante tratar tanto la causa como el síntoma del problema.

Ex: We shall turn to this distinction very shortly.

Ex: Some of the consequences of this conclusion are broached in this article.

Ex: Equally serious, authors are often too close to the paper to give it an objective treatment.

Ex: In this five-day workshop we will play with the design and building of non-traditional interface solutions.

Ex: Numerous articles in the library literature speak to this phenomenon but most deal with the experience of larger libraries.

Ex: The author studies the factors which have impeded the spread of information on the use of thioctic acid to treat mushroom poisoning.

Ex: The report picks up on this as a surprising finding, suggesting implicitly that open access journals are lagging behind in this regard.

Ex: There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.

* aguas residuales sin tratar = raw sewage, raw waste water.

* atreverse a tratar = dare to + tread.

* como si (se tratase de) = as if.

* continuar tratando = pursue + Nombre + further.

* cuando se trata de + Infinitivo = when it comes to + Gerundio.

* de qué se trata = what it's all about.

* difícil de tratar = unruly.

* empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* manera de tratar = avenue of approach.

* no atraverse a tratar = fear to + tread.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* que trata de = surrounding.

* seguir tratando = discuss + further.

* sin tratar = untreated.

* temer tratar = fear to + tread.

* tratar Algo = get down to + Nombre, be under consideration.

* tratar algo en detalle = go into + Algo + at length.

* tratar Algo en profundidad = go into + Algo + at length.

* tratar Algo imparcialmente = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo justamente = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo sin parcialismo = treat + Nombre + with an even hand.

* tratar Algo sin rodeos = address + Nombre + head-on, meet + Nombre + head-on, tackle + Nombre + head-on, face + Nombre + head-on.

* tratar Algo supercialmente = dabble in.

* tratar como un objeto = objectify.

* tratar como un personaje = lionise [lionize, -USA].

* tratar (con) = negotiate (with).

* tratar con bondad = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* tratar con cloro = chlorinate.

* tratar con condescendencia = patronise [patronize, -USA], condescend.

* tratar con más detalle = discuss + in greater detail.

* tratar con precaución = approach + with caution.

* tratar con prudencia = treat with + caution, view with + caution.

* tratar con respeto = treat with + respect.

* tratar de = be about, be concerned with, deal with, take up, bear on, deal in.

* tratar de abarcar más de lo que se puede = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.

* tratar de ganar tiempo = temporise [temporize, -USA], play for + time.

* tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.

* tratar de ligar = chat up.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar de pasar desapercibido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar de pasar inadvertido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* tratar detalladamente = cover + in detail.

* tratar de un modo sentimental = sentimentalise [sentimentalize, -USA].

* tratar de un modo urgente = fast track.

* tratar en detalle = treat + at length, discuss + at length.

* tratar en profundidad = treat + in detail.

* tratar específicamente = target.

* tratar información = handle + information.

* tratar injustamente = malign.

* tratar justamente = treat + fairly.

* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.

* tratar la posibilidad de = discuss + the possibility of.

* tratar ligeramente = skim + the surface of, touch on/upon.

* tratar magníficamente = do + more than justice.

* tratar mal = maltreat, manhandle.

* tratar muy por encima = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* tratar por todos los medios de = take + (great) pains to.

* tratar por todos los medios de + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tratarse de = come down to, be a question of.

* tratar severamente = mete out + harsh treatment.

* tratar síntomas = treat + symptoms.

* tratar superficialmente = gloss over, scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.

* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.

* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.

* tratar un asunto = deal with + issue.

* tratar un problema = address + problem, deal with + problem, handle + problem, tackle + problem, address + limitation, grapple with + problem, treat + problem, address + concern.

* tratar un problema de pasada = touch on/upon + problem.

* tratar un tema = broach + subject, broach + topic, address + theme, address + topic.

* tratar un tema conocido = tread + familiar ground.

* tratar un tema en detalle = go into + detail.

* volver a tratar = revisit.

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tratar [A1 ]

vi

A (intentar) to try tratar DE + INF to try to + INF

trate de comprender try to o ( colloq) try and understand

traten de no llegar tarde try not to be late

tratar DE QUE + SUBJ:

trata de que queden a la misma altura try to o ( colloq) try and get them level

trataré de que no vuelva a suceder I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again

B

«obra/libro/película»: tratar DEor SOBRE algo: ¿de qué trata el libro? what's the book about?

la conferencia tratará sobre medicina alternativa the lecture will deal with o will be on the subject of alternative medicine, the theme of the lecture will be alternative medicine

C (tener contacto, relaciones) tratar CON algn to deal WITH sb

en mi trabajo trato con gente de todo tipo in my job I deal with o come into contact with all kinds of people

tratar con él no es nada fácil he's not at all easy to get on with

prefiero tratar directamente con el fabricante I prefer to deal directly with the manufacturer

D ( Com) tratar EN algo to deal IN sth

tratar en joyas/antigüedades to deal in jewels/antiques

los mercaderes que trataban en esclavos/pieles the merchants who dealt o traded in slaves/furs

■ tratar

vt

A

1 ‹persona/animal/instrumento› (+ compl) to treat

me tratan muy bien/como si fuera de la familia they treat me very well/as if I were one of the family

trata la guitarra con más cuidado be more careful with the guitar

2 (llamar) tratar a algn DE algo to call sb sth

¿me estás tratando de mentiroso? are you calling me a liar?

tratar a algn de usted/tú to address sb using the polite usted or the more familiar tú form

a mi suegro nunca lo he tratado de usted I've never called my father-in-law `usted'

B ‹persona›

(frecuentar): lo trataba cuando era joven I saw quite a lot of him when I was young

nunca lo he tratado I have never had any contact with him o any dealings with him

C ‹tema/asunto›

vamos a tratar primero los puntos de mayor urgencia let's deal with o discuss the more pressing issues first

no sé cómo tratar esta cuestión I don't know how to deal with o handle this matter

el libro trata la Revolución Francesa desde una óptica inusual the book looks at the French Revolution from an unusual angle

esto no se puede tratar delante de los niños we can't discuss this in front of the children

D

1 ‹paciente/enfermedad› to treat

2 ‹sustancia/metal/madera› to treat

cultivos tratados con insectidas crops treated with insecticides

■ tratarse

v pron

A (relacionarse, tener contacto)

1 tratarse CON algn:

no me gusta la gente con la que se trata I don't like the people he mixes with

se trata con gente de la alta sociedad she socializes o mixes with people from high society, she moves in high circles

¿tú te tratas con los Rucabado? are you friendly with the Rucabados?

2 ( recípr):

somos parientes pero no nos tratamos we're related but we never see each other o we never have anything to do with each other

B (+ compl)

1 ( recípr):

se tratan de usted/tú they address each other as `usted'/`tú'

se tratan sin ningún respeto they have o show no respect for each other

2 ( refl) to treat oneself

¡qué mal te tratas, eh! ( iró); you don't treat yourself badly, do you?, you know how to look after yourself, don't you?

C ( Med) (seguir un tratamiento) to have o undergo treatment

D tratarse de ( en tercera persona)

1 (ser acerca de) to be about

¿de qué se trata? what's it about?, what does it concern? ( frml)

se trata de Roy it's about Roy

2

(ser cuestión de): se trata de arreglar la situación, no de discutir we're supposed to be settling things, not arguing

si sólo se trata de eso, hazlo pasar ahora if that's all it is o if that's all he wants, show him in now

bueno, si se trata de echarle un vistazo nada más … OK, if it's just a question of having a quick look at it …

3

(ser): se trata de la estrella del equipo we're talking about o he is the star of the team

tratándose de usted, no creo que haya inconvenientes since it's for you o in your case I don't think there will be any problems

* * *

tratar ( conjugate tratar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( intentar) to try;
◊ traten de llegar temprano try to arrive early;

trataré de que no vuelva a suceder I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again
2 [obra/libro/película] tratar de algo to be about sth;
tratar sobre algo to deal with sth;
◊ la conferencia tratará sobre medicina alternativa the lecture will deal with alternative medicine

3 (tener contacto, relaciones) tratar con algn to deal with sb;
◊ en mi trabajo trato con gente de todo tipo in my job I deal with all kinds of people

verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/animal/instrumento› to treat;
◊ me tratan muy bien they treat me very well

2 ( frecuentar):
◊ lo trataba cuando era joven I saw quite a lot of him when I was young

3 ‹tema/asunto› to discuss, to deal with
4
a) (Med) to treat

b) ‹sustancia/metal› to treat

tratarse verbo pronominal
1 tratarse con algn ( ser amigo de) to be friendly with sb;
( alternar) to socialize o mix with sb;
◊ no nos tratamos mucho ( recíp) we don't have much to do with each other

2 (+ compl) ( recípr):
◊ se tratan sin ningún respeto they show no respect for each other

3 (Med) to have o undergo treatment
4
◊ tratarse de (en 3a pers)

a) ( ser acerca de) to be about;

◊ ¿de qué se trata? what's it about?

b) ( ser cuestión de) to be a question of;

◊ se trata de participar, no de ganar it's a question of taking part, not of winning;

solo porque se trata de ti just because it's you
tratar
I verbo transitivo
1 (portarse) to treat
2 (cuidar) to look after, care: trátame el libro bien, look after my book
3 (dirigirse a una persona) address: nos tratamos de tú, we call each other "tú" o we're on first name terms
4 (considerar, llamar) me trató de tonto, he called me stupid
5 (someter a un proceso) to treat
6 (someter a tratamiento médico) to treat: le tienen que tratar la artritis, they have to treat his arthritis
7 (tener relación social) la he tratado muy poco, I don't know her very well
8 (considerar, discutir) to deal with: no hemos tratado la cuestión, we haven't discussed that subject
II verbo intransitivo 1 tratar de, (un libro, una película) to be about: ¿de qué trata?, what is it about?
2 (intentar) to try [de, to]
3 Com tratar en, to trade in o with 4 tratar con, (negociar) to negotiate with
' tratar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
censurar
- defraudar
- delicada
- delicado
- drogodependencia
- ir
- girar
- hablar
- mimar
- negociar
- tú
- confianza
- curar
- debido
- huir
- manera
- miramiento
- piel
- punto
- tocar
- trato
- usted
English:
about
- address
- associate
- bid
- clutch
- deal with
- discuss
- form
- grapple
- ground
- handle
- light
- lionise
- mistreat
- muck about
- muck around
- patronize
- peer
- push through
- rubberize
- specific
- squarely
- tactfully
- tout
- treat
- try
- try on
- victimize
- attempt
- bite
- contact
- could
- cover
- deal
- favor
- grasp
- process
- profile
- raw
- seek
- snub
- tackle
- take
- thrash
- untreated
- way

* * *

tratar

♦ vt

1. [portarse con, manejar] to treat;

¿qué tal te trataron? how were you treated?;

no la trates tan mal don't be so nasty to her;

la vida no la ha tratado bien life has not been kind to her;

te dejo los discos, pero trátamelos bien I'll let you borrow the records, but look after them o be careful with them for me

2. [paciente, enfermedad, herida] to treat;

la están tratando de cáncer, le están tratando un cáncer she's being treated for cancer;

el médico que la trata the doctor who is treating her

3. [tener relación con] to have dealings o contact with;

era compañera de clase pero la traté muy poco she was in my class, but I didn't have much to do with her

4. [llamar, dirigirse a]
tratar a alguien de usted/tú = to address sb using the “usted” form/the “tú” form;

no hace falta que me trates de señor there's no need to call me “sir”;

tratar a alguien de tonto to call sb an idiot

5. [tema, asunto] to treat;

el tema que trata la obra the subject of the book;

hay que tratar ese asunto con cuidado this matter needs to be dealt with carefully;

eso lo tienes que tratar con el jefe that's something you'll have to discuss with the boss

6. [agua, sustancia, tejido, alimento] to treat

7. Informát [datos, información] to process

8. Bol [insultar] to insult, to swear at

♦ vi

1. [intentar]
tratar de hacer algo to try to do sth;

trata de comprenderlo, por favor please try to understand;

trataré de no equivocarme I'll try not to get it wrong;

sólo trataba de que estuvieras más cómodo I was only trying to make you more comfortable

2. [versar]
tratar de o [m5] sobre to be about;

¿de qué trata el documental? what's the documentary about o on?;

la ponencia trata sobre contaminación acústica the paper is about o on noise pollution

3. [tener relación]
tratar con alguien to have dealings with sb;

en mi trabajo tengo que tratar con todo tipo de gente I have to deal with all sorts of people in my job;

trata con gente muy rara she mixes with some very strange people;

Comp
RP
tratar a alguien con pinzas to handle sb with kid gloves

4. [comerciar] to deal (en in)

♦ See also the pronominal verb tratarse

* * *

tratar

I v/t

1 treat

2 ( manejar) handle

3 ( dirigirse a) address (de as);

tratar a alguien de tú address s.o. informally, use the tú form with s.o.;

tratar a alguien de usted address s.o. formally, use the usted form with s.o.

4 gente come into contact with

5 tema deal with

II v/i:

1

:

tratar con alguien deal with s.o.

2

:

tratar de ( intentar) try to

3 COM

:

tratar en deal in

* * *

tratar vi

1)

tratar con : to deal with, to have contact with

no trato mucho con los clientes: I don't have much contact with customers

2)

tratar de : to try to

estoy tratando de comer: I am trying to eat

3)

tratar de or

tratar sobre : to be about, to concern

el libro trata de las plantas: the book is about plants

4)

tratar en : to deal in

trata en herramientas: he deals in tools

tratar vt

1) : to treat

tratan bien a sus empleados: they treat their employees well

2) : to handle

trató el tema con delicadeza: he handled the subject tactfully

♦ See also the reflexive verb tratarse

* * *

tratar vb

1. (en general) to treat

me trataron muy bien they treated me very well

2. (ocuparse, tener relación) to deal with [pt. & pp. dealt]

trata con muchos artistas he deals with a lot of artists

3. (hablar) to discuss

se reunieron para tratar un problema they met to discuss a problem

4. (referirse) to be about

la película trataba de vampiros the film was about vampires

tratar de to try to

trataré de ser puntual I'll try to be punctual

Spanish-English dictionary > tratar
42 mostrar

v.

1 to show.

mostró su satisfacción por la concesión del premio she expressed pleasure at having been awarded the prize

Ella muestra la mercadería She shows the goods for sale.

Ella le muestra a Sue la ropa She shows Sue the clothes.

Ella muestra valor She shows courage.

2 to point out, to indicate, to point at.

Ella muestra los defectos She points out defects.

3 to evidence, to represent, to display, to exteriorize.

Ella mostró culpa She evidenced guilt.

4 to prove to.

Ella muestra ser muy buena She proves to be very good.

* * *

mostrar

► verbo transitivo

1 to show

■ nos mostró una parte de su colección he showed us part of his collection

2 (exponer) to exhibit, display

3 (señalar) to point out, explain

► verbo pronominal mostrarse

1 to appear

■ no se ha mostrado en público después del escándalo he hasn't appeared in public since the scandal

■ no se mostró muy apenado he didn't seem too upset

2 (ser) be; (resultar ser) to prove to be, turn out to be

■ se mostró muy valiente cuando atracaron el banco he was very brave when they held up the bank

■ se mostró un buen padre he proved to be a good father

* * *

verb

1) to show

2) display

3) manifest

* * *

1.

VT (=señalar, explicar) to show; (=exponer) to display, exhibit

nos mostró el camino — he showed us the way

mostrar en pantalla — (Inform) to display

2.

See:

mostrarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) (enseñar, indicar) to show

muéstrame cómo funciona — show me how it works

b) <interés/entusiasmo> to show, display (frml)
2.
mostrarsev pron (+ compl)

se mostró muy atento con nosotros — he was very obliging (to us)

se mostró muy contento — he was very happy

se mostraron partidarios de la propuesta — they expressed support for the proposal

nunca se ha mostrado agresivo con él — she's never displayed o shown any aggression toward(s) him

* * *

= betray, bring to + the attention, display, evidence, exhibit, manifest, reveal, show, disclose, give + evidence, showcase, flash, hold up, report, parade.

Ex. Deliberately to pay less attention to a query because it comes from the mayor of the city, or the chairman of the company, or the vice-chancellor of the university, would betray a perversity foreign to the normal well-adjusted librarian.

Ex. Many displays are changed from time to time (for example, once a week, or once a month) so that various sections of the stock may be brought to the attention of the library's public over a period of time.

Ex. The command function 'DISPLAY' is used to display a list of alphabetically linked terms.

Ex. Although in this case there is no SLIS presence in the teaching, it is noteworthy that the same concern as that evidenced in the City University programme is present.

Ex. These headings, therefore, in addition to exhibiting a bias in favor of the majority, actively hinder access.

Ex. A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.

Ex. A study of the major general schemes reveals a wide gulf between theory, as outlined in the previous chapter, and practice, as reflected in the major schemes.

Ex. This shows a record in an abstracts based bibliographic data base.

Ex. In the cafeteria, she disclosed to him what had happened at her meeting with Jay.

Ex. No conclusive evidence is given in support of digitising over other storage media.

Ex. Officially known as SOLEX, this exhibition showcases mainly IT based products for the legal profession.

Ex. Since Disc #1 is not in the CD-ROM drive the system 'queues' your requests by placing it into the 'disc queue' (shown flashing below).

Ex. Banning's decision to hold up Madison and Jefferson as models without discussing in some depth the practical ways in which they politicked shortchanges the reader.

Ex. Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.

Ex. A boy was paraded naked with "I am thief" written on his stomach and back for allegedly stealing a dress from a boutique where he worked.

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* mostrar afecto = show + affection.

* mostrar asombro = raise + eyebrows.

* mostrar claramente = show + clearly.

* mostrar contraste = show + contrast.

* mostrar de nuevo = redisplay.

* mostrar determinación = show + determination.

* mostrar ejemplos = highlight + examples.

* mostrar el camino = blaze + the way, light + the way.

* mostrar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* mostrar el camino para = point + the way to, show + the way to.

* mostrar el prompt del sistema = prompt.

* mostrar en pantalla = display + on screen, screen.

* mostrar extrañeza = raise + eyebrows.

* mostrar gratitud = show + gratitude.

* mostrar incredulidad = express + disbelief.

* mostrar indiferencia = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.

* mostrar interés = mark + interest.

* mostrar interés en = show + interest in.

* mostrar interés por = express + interest in.

* mostrar las diferencias = turn up + differences.

* mostrar las razones por las que = show + cause why.

* mostrar lealtad = show + loyalty.

* mostrar los dientes = show + Posesivo + teeth, bare + Posesivo + teeth.

* mostrar los resultados = display + results.

* mostrar los sentimientos de Uno = wear + Posesivo + heart on + Posesivo + sleeve, show + Posesivo + feelings.

* mostrar los términos relacionados = expand.

* mostrar miedo = show + fear.

* mostrar orgullosamente = show off.

* mostrar poderío = flex + Posesivo + muscles.

* mostrar por medio de cambio de intensidad en el brillo = flash up.

* mostrar por primera vez = premiere.

* mostrar + Posesivo + agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + respects.

* mostrar + Posesivo + sincero agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + deep respects.

* mostrar posibilidades = show + potential.

* mostrar preferencia por = slant.

* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).

* mostrar respeto = show + respect.

* mostrar satisfacción = express + satisfaction.

* mostrarse = appear.

* mostrarse como Uno realmente es = show + Reflexivo + in + Posesivo + true colours, reveal + Posesivo + true colours, show + Posesivo + true colours.

* mostrarse indiferente = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.

* mostrarse reacio a = baulk at [balk at].

* mostrarse vulnerable = leave + Nombre/Reflexivo + vulnerable.

* mostrar signos de = show + signs of.

* mostrar sorpresa = raise + eyebrows, register + surprise.

* mostrar temor = show + fear.

* orden de mostrar los términos relacionados = expand command.

* resultados + mostrar = results + show.

* volver a mostrar = redisplay.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) (enseñar, indicar) to show

muéstrame cómo funciona — show me how it works

b) <interés/entusiasmo> to show, display (frml)
2.
mostrarsev pron (+ compl)

se mostró muy atento con nosotros — he was very obliging (to us)

se mostró muy contento — he was very happy

se mostraron partidarios de la propuesta — they expressed support for the proposal

nunca se ha mostrado agresivo con él — she's never displayed o shown any aggression toward(s) him

* * *

= betray, bring to + the attention, display, evidence, exhibit, manifest, reveal, show, disclose, give + evidence, showcase, flash, hold up, report, parade.

Ex: Deliberately to pay less attention to a query because it comes from the mayor of the city, or the chairman of the company, or the vice-chancellor of the university, would betray a perversity foreign to the normal well-adjusted librarian.

Ex: Many displays are changed from time to time (for example, once a week, or once a month) so that various sections of the stock may be brought to the attention of the library's public over a period of time.

Ex: The command function 'DISPLAY' is used to display a list of alphabetically linked terms.

Ex: Although in this case there is no SLIS presence in the teaching, it is noteworthy that the same concern as that evidenced in the City University programme is present.

Ex: These headings, therefore, in addition to exhibiting a bias in favor of the majority, actively hinder access.

Ex: A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.

Ex: A study of the major general schemes reveals a wide gulf between theory, as outlined in the previous chapter, and practice, as reflected in the major schemes.

Ex: This shows a record in an abstracts based bibliographic data base.

Ex: In the cafeteria, she disclosed to him what had happened at her meeting with Jay.

Ex: No conclusive evidence is given in support of digitising over other storage media.

Ex: Officially known as SOLEX, this exhibition showcases mainly IT based products for the legal profession.

Ex: Since Disc \#1 is not in the CD-ROM drive the system 'queues' your requests by placing it into the 'disc queue' (shown flashing below).

Ex: Banning's decision to hold up Madison and Jefferson as models without discussing in some depth the practical ways in which they politicked shortchanges the reader.

Ex: Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.

Ex: A boy was paraded naked with "I am thief" written on his stomach and back for allegedly stealing a dress from a boutique where he worked.

* mostrar afecto = show + affection.

* mostrar asombro = raise + eyebrows.

* mostrar claramente = show + clearly.

* mostrar contraste = show + contrast.

* mostrar de nuevo = redisplay.

* mostrar determinación = show + determination.

* mostrar ejemplos = highlight + examples.

* mostrar el camino = blaze + the way, light + the way.

* mostrar el camino a seguir = point + the way forward.

* mostrar el camino para = point + the way to, show + the way to.

* mostrar el prompt del sistema = prompt.

* mostrar en pantalla = display + on screen, screen.

* mostrar extrañeza = raise + eyebrows.

* mostrar gratitud = show + gratitude.

* mostrar incredulidad = express + disbelief.

* mostrar indiferencia = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.

* mostrar interés = mark + interest.

* mostrar interés en = show + interest in.

* mostrar interés por = express + interest in.

* mostrar las diferencias = turn up + differences.

* mostrar las razones por las que = show + cause why.

* mostrar lealtad = show + loyalty.

* mostrar los dientes = show + Posesivo + teeth, bare + Posesivo + teeth.

* mostrar los resultados = display + results.

* mostrar los sentimientos de Uno = wear + Posesivo + heart on + Posesivo + sleeve, show + Posesivo + feelings.

* mostrar los términos relacionados = expand.

* mostrar miedo = show + fear.

* mostrar orgullosamente = show off.

* mostrar poderío = flex + Posesivo + muscles.

* mostrar por medio de cambio de intensidad en el brillo = flash up.

* mostrar por primera vez = premiere.

* mostrar + Posesivo + agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + respects.

* mostrar + Posesivo + sincero agradecimiento = pay + Posesivo + deep respects.

* mostrar posibilidades = show + potential.

* mostrar preferencia por = slant.

* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).

* mostrar respeto = show + respect.

* mostrar satisfacción = express + satisfaction.

* mostrarse = appear.

* mostrarse como Uno realmente es = show + Reflexivo + in + Posesivo + true colours, reveal + Posesivo + true colours, show + Posesivo + true colours.

* mostrarse indiferente = give + Nombre + the cold shoulder, turn + a cold shoulder to, cold-shoulder.

* mostrarse reacio a = baulk at [balk at].

* mostrarse vulnerable = leave + Nombre/Reflexivo + vulnerable.

* mostrar signos de = show + signs of.

* mostrar sorpresa = raise + eyebrows, register + surprise.

* mostrar temor = show + fear.

* orden de mostrar los términos relacionados = expand command.

* resultados + mostrar = results + show.

* volver a mostrar = redisplay.

* * *

mostrar [ A10 ]

vt

1 (enseñar, indicar) to show

todavía no me has mostrado las fotos you still haven't shown me the photographs

¿me podría mostrar esa blusa roja? could I see o could you show me that red blouse?

les mostró el camino que debían seguir he showed them which way to go, he pointed the route out to them

muéstrame cómo funciona show me how it works

2 ‹interés/entusiasmo› to show, display ( frml)

mostró su preocupación por la publicidad que se le había dado al caso he showed concern at the publicity the case had received

■ mostrarse

v pron

(+ compl):

se mostró muy atento con nosotros he looked after us very well, he showed us great kindness ( frml)

se mostró muy contento he was very happy

se mostraron partidarios de la propuesta they expressed support for the proposal

nunca se ha mostrado agresivo con él she's never displayed o shown any aggression toward(s) him, she's never been at all aggressive (in her behavior) toward(s) him

* * *

mostrar ( conjugate mostrar) verbo transitivo
to show;
◊ muéstrame cómo funciona show me how it works

mostrarse verbo pronominal (+ compl): se mostró muy atento con nosotros he was very obliging (to us);
se mostraron partidarios de la propuesta they expressed support for the proposal
mostrar verbo transitivo to show: muéstrame el camino, show me the way

' mostrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acusar
- comenzar
- congelamiento
- decir
- despegar
- desvivirse
- repaso
- revelar
- enseñar
- les
- orientar
- pasar
- presentar
- protestar
- voluntad
English:
colour
- develop
- display
- embarrassing
- exhibit
- flash
- muster
- present
- read
- register
- reveal
- show
- way
- feature
- flex
- take

* * *

mostrar

♦ vt

1. [objeto] to show;

me mostró su colección de sellos he showed me his stamp collection;

el macho muestra su plumaje a la hembra the male displays his plumage to the female

2. [sentimiento] to show;

mostró su satisfacción por la concesión del premio she expressed pleasure at having been awarded the prize

3. [demostrar] to show;

muéstranos cómo se pone en marcha show us how to start it;

te mostraré que lo que digo es verdad I'll show you o prove to you that what I'm saying is true

♦ See also the pronominal verb mostrarse

* * *

mostrar

v/t show

* * *

mostrar {19} vt

1) : to show

2) exhibir: to exhibit, to display

♦ See also the reflexive verb mostrarse

* * *

mostrar vb to show [pt. showed; pp. shown]

le mostró su reloj nuevo he showed her his new watch

Spanish-English dictionary > mostrar
43 enlace

m.

1 link (conexión) (gen) & (computing).

2 go-between (person).

enlace sindical shop steward (peninsular Spanish)

3 bond (chemistry).

4 connection.

estación de enlace junction

vía de enlace crossover

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: enlazar.

* * *

enlace

► nombre masculino

1 (conexión) link, connection

2 (boda) marriage

3 (tren etc) connection

4 (intermediario) liaison, link

5 QUÍMICA bond

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

establecer un enlace to forge a link

servir de enlace to provide a link

enlace sindical shop steward, US union delegate

estación de enlace junction 2 (metro) connecting station

vía de enlace crossover

* * *

noun m.

1) link, connection

2) liaison

* * *

SM

1) (=relación) connection, relationship

2) (=conexión) (Elec) linkage; (Quím) bond; (Ferro) connection; [de vías] crossover; [en autopista] motorway junction; (Mil) liaison

los buques no lograron efectuar el enlace en el punto indicado — the ships did not manage to rendezvous at the spot indicated

estación de enlace — junction

enlace fijo — fixed link

enlace telefónico — telephone link-up

3) (=matrimonio) (tb: enlace matrimonial) marriage

el enlace de las dos familias — the linking of the two families by marriage

4) (=mediador) link, go-between

enlace sindical — shop steward

5) (Internet) link

enlace de datos — (Inform) data link

* * *

masculino

1)

a) (conexión, unión) link

enlace telefónico/por satélite — telephone/satellite link

b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction

- enlace en trébol

2) (frml) ( casamiento) tb

enlace matrimonial — marriage

3) ( persona) liaison

actúa de enlace entre... — he acts as liaison o as a link between...

- enlace sindical

4) (Quím) linkage, bond

* * *

= interfixing, link, linkage, pointer, bridge, bonding, liaison, bond, link-up, relay point, nexus.

Ex. The device known as links (sometimes referred to as 'interfixing') simply indicates that some connection exists between two or more terms (ie concepts) in a particular document.

Ex. Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.

Ex. We have just stated that the linkage of varying titles and varying forms of entry have to be done on the same basis in an automated situation as in a manual situation.

Ex. Note also, that the subdivided heading MUSIC -- AUSTRIA consists only of two pointers.

Ex. My own definition of 'Hypermedia' is a system whereby audiovisual 'statements' can be used as bridges between materials that are conceptually related in some way.

Ex. The authors suggest that there should be a bonding between and among governing agencies and local schools.

Ex. It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.

Ex. Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.

Ex. Today the link-up with television is obviously very useful indeed.

Ex. These information centres function as ports of first call for officials stationed nearby, and also as relay points to the central collections.

Ex. The author explores the nexus between record keeping and the execution of government 'watchdog' functions.

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* deterioro de los enlaces = link rot.

* enlace cita = backlink.

* enlace cita, enlace referencia, enlace de referencia = backlink.

* enlace de comunicaciones = communications link.

* enlace de comunicaciones vía satélite = satellite link.

* enlace de referencia = backlink.

* enlace de telecomunicaciones = telecommunications link.

* enlace hipertextual inserto = embedded link.

* enlace obsoleto = broken link, dead link.

* enlace químico = chemical bond.

* enlace referencia = backlink, outlink [out-link].

* enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].

* enlace roto = broken link, dead link.

* enlaces a sitios web = sitation.

* puerta en enlace = gateway.

* solventador de enlace = resolver.

* vuelo de enlace = connecting flight.

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masculino

1)

a) (conexión, unión) link

enlace telefónico/por satélite — telephone/satellite link

b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction

- enlace en trébol

2) (frml) ( casamiento) tb

enlace matrimonial — marriage

3) ( persona) liaison

actúa de enlace entre... — he acts as liaison o as a link between...

- enlace sindical

4) (Quím) linkage, bond

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= interfixing, link, linkage, pointer, bridge, bonding, liaison, bond, link-up, relay point, nexus.

Ex: The device known as links (sometimes referred to as 'interfixing') simply indicates that some connection exists between two or more terms (ie concepts) in a particular document.

Ex: Explanatory references give a little more explanation as to why the link between two names is being made in the catalogue or index.

Ex: We have just stated that the linkage of varying titles and varying forms of entry have to be done on the same basis in an automated situation as in a manual situation.

Ex: Note also, that the subdivided heading MUSIC -- AUSTRIA consists only of two pointers.

Ex: My own definition of 'Hypermedia' is a system whereby audiovisual 'statements' can be used as bridges between materials that are conceptually related in some way.

Ex: The authors suggest that there should be a bonding between and among governing agencies and local schools.

Ex: It is important to make sure that there is close liaison between the cataloguing department and the order department, otherwise cards are liable to be ordered twice or in insufficient quantity to meet the total demand.

Ex: Networking creates bonds where none may have existed and multiplies individual capabilities manifold.

Ex: Today the link-up with television is obviously very useful indeed.

Ex: These information centres function as ports of first call for officials stationed nearby, and also as relay points to the central collections.

Ex: The author explores the nexus between record keeping and the execution of government 'watchdog' functions.

* deterioro de los enlaces = link rot.

* enlace cita = backlink.

* enlace cita, enlace referencia, enlace de referencia = backlink.

* enlace de comunicaciones = communications link.

* enlace de comunicaciones vía satélite = satellite link.

* enlace de referencia = backlink.

* enlace de telecomunicaciones = telecommunications link.

* enlace hipertextual inserto = embedded link.

* enlace obsoleto = broken link, dead link.

* enlace químico = chemical bond.

* enlace referencia = backlink, outlink [out-link].

* enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].

* enlace roto = broken link, dead link.

* enlaces a sitios web = sitation.

* puerta en enlace = gateway.

* solventador de enlace = resolver.

* vuelo de enlace = connecting flight.

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enlace

masculine

A

1 (conexión, unión) link

enlace telefónico telephone link

enlace por or vía satélite satellite link

el enlace ferroviario/aéreo entre las dos ciudades the rail/air link between the two cities

una partícula de enlace a linking o connecting particle

2 (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction

Compuestos:

● enlace web

( Inf) weblink

● enlace en trébol

cloverleaf

B ( frml) (casamiento) tb

enlace matrimonial marriage

C (persona) liaison

actúa de enlace entre … he acts as liaison o as a link between …, he liaises between … ( BrE)

Compuesto:

enlace sindical

masculine and feminine ( Esp) shop steward, union rep

D ( Quím) linkage, bond

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Del verbo enlazar: ( conjugate enlazar)

enlacé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

enlace es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
enlace
enlazar
enlace sustantivo masculino
a) (conexión, unión) link

b) (de vías, carreteras) intersection, junction

c) tb

◊ enlace matrimonial marriage

d) ( persona) liaison;

◊ enlace sindical (Esp) shop steward, union rep

enlazar ( conjugate enlazar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ ciudades› to link (up);

‹ideas/temas› to link, connect
b) ‹ cintas› to tie … together

2 (Col, RPl) ‹res/caballo› to lasso, rope (AmE)
3 (Méx frml) ( casar) to marry
verbo intransitivo enlace con algo [tren/vuelo] to connect with sth;
[ carretera] to link up with sth
enlace sustantivo masculino
1 (relación, ligazón) link, connection
enlace químico, chemical bond
2 frml (boda) wedding
3 (persona de contacto) liaison
4 Ferroc connection
5 (de carreteras, autopistas) intersection, junction
enlazar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to link [con, with/to], connect [con, with]
' enlace' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
boda
- comunicación
- nexo
English:
connection
- liaison
- link
- union
- interchange
- liaise
- rep
- shuttle

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enlace nm

1. [conexión] link;

el enlace ferroviario/aéreo entre París y Madrid the rail/air link between Paris and Madrid;

un enlace vía satélite a satellite link o hook-up

2. Informát [de hipertexto] link

3. [persona] go-between;

sirvió de enlace en las negociaciones he acted as mediator in the negotiations

Comp
Esp enlace sindical shop steward
4. Ferroc [empalme] connection;

estación de enlace junction;

vía de enlace crossover, crossing

5. Quím bond

Comp
enlace covalente covalent bond;
enlace de hidrógeno hydrogen bond;

enlace iónico ionic bond;

enlace químico chemical bond

6. Formal [boda]
enlace (matrimonial) marriage

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enlace

m link, connection

* * *

enlace nm

1) : bond, link, connection

2) : liaison

* * *

enlace n

1. (conexión) link / connection

no hay enlace entre las dos partes de la película there's no link between the two parts of the film

2. (autobús, tren) connection

hay tres enlaces al día there are three connections a day

3. (boda) marriage

Spanish-English dictionary > enlace
44 alcance

m.

1 range.

de corto/largo alcance short-/long-range

2 scope, extent.

de alcance important

3 reach, range, scope, extent.

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: alcanzar.

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alcance

► nombre masculino

1 reach, grasp

■ está al alcance de todo el mundo it's within everyone's reach

2 (de arma) range

3 (trascendencia) scope, importance

4 (inteligencia) intelligence

■ persona de pocos alcances person of low intelligence

* * *

noun m.

1) reach, scope

2) range

3) extent

* * *

SM

1) (=posibilidad de acceso) [de brazo, persona] reach; [de pensamiento] scope

el escaso alcance de la mente humana — the limited scope of the human mind

• al alcance de algn — available to sb

empleó todos los medios a su alcance — she used all the means available to her

no tenía el dinero a su alcance — he didn't have access to the money, he didn't have the money available

• estar al alcance de algn — to be within sb's reach

vi que estaba a mi alcance y lo cogí — I saw that it was within my reach and I grabbed it

el récord estaba a nuestro alcance — the record was within our grasp o reach

estas joyas no están al alcance de cualquiera — not everyone can afford these jewels

hizo lo que estaba a su alcance por ayudarme — he did what he could to help me

• estar fuera del alcance de algn — (=alejado, imposible) to be out of sb's reach, be beyond sb's reach; (=incomprensible) to be over sb's head; (=caro) to be beyond sb's means

manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños — keep out of reach of children

quiero estar fuera del alcance de esas miradas — I don't want to be the object of those looks

se encontraban fuera del alcance de los disparos — they were out of the gunfire

• al alcance de la mano — at hand, within arm's reach

• al alcance del oído — within earshot

• poner algo al alcance de algn — to make sth available to sb

un intento de poner la cultura al alcance de todos — an attempt to make culture available to everyone

• al alcance de la vista — within sight

cuando el faro estuvo al alcance de nuestra vista — when the lighthouse came into view o was within sight

• al alcance de la voz — within call

2) (=distancia) (Mil) range

• al alcance — within range

• de corto alcance — [arma, misil] short-range antes de s ; [objetivo, proyecto] short-term antes de s

• de gran o largo alcance — [faros] full beam antes de s, high beam antes de s (EEUU); [arma, misil, micrófono] long-range antes de s ; [vuelo] long haul antes de s ; [efecto, repercusiones] far-reaching

• de medio o mediano alcance — [arma, misil] medium-range
buzón 1)
3) (=importancia) [de problema] extent; [de noticia, suceso] importance, significance

el alcance del problema — the extent of the problem

esta huelga tiene mayor alcance para los trabajadores — this strike has greater importance o significance for the workers

comprendió el verdadero alcance de lo ocurrido — she understood the true significance of what had happened

una crisis de alcance planetario — a worldwide crisis

4) (=persecución) pursuit

• andar o ir a los alcances de algn — to press close on sb

• dar alcance a algn — (=capturar) to capture sb; (=llegar a la altura) to catch up with sb

cuando la policía le dio alcance — when the police captured him

a punto estuvo de dar alcance al líder de la carrera — he was on the point of catching (up with) the leader of the race

el Barcelona ha dado alcance al Madrid en el número de puntos — Barcelona have caught up with Madrid in number of points

• andar o ir en los alcances a algn — to spy on sb

• seguir el alcance a algn — (Mil) to pursue sb

5) (Econ) adverse balance, deficit

6) (Tip) stop-press, stop-press news

7) pl alcances

a) (=inteligencia) grasp sing

ideas superiores a sus alcances — ideas beyond his grasp

• de cortos o pocos alcances — not very bright

es hombre de cortos alcances — he's not a very intelligent man, he's not too bright

b) CAm (=calumnias) calumnies, malicious accusations

8) Chile

hacer un alcance — to clear sth up, clarify sth

alcance de nombres, no es su padre, es solo un alcance de nombres — he's not his father, it just happens that their names coincide

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masculino

1)

a) ( de persona) reach

mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children

está fuera de mi alcance — it is beyond my means

b) (de arma, emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implications

una política educativa de largo alcance — a far-reaching education policy

d) (en locs)

al alcance de — within reach of

poner la cultura al alcance de todos — to make culture accessible to everyone

precios al alcance de su bolsillo — prices to suit your pocket

un lujo que no está a mi alcance — a luxury I can't afford

tiene mucha ayuda a su alcance — he has a lot of help at his disposal

no está al alcance de su inteligencia — it's beyond their grasp

al alcance de la mano — ( literal) at hand; ( fácil de conseguir) within reach

hacer un alcance — (Chi) to add/clarify something

2) (Fin) deficit

* * *

= coverage, extent, grasp, reach, scope, sweep, compass.

Ex. AACR1 is a weighty code, not because it contains extensive enumeration, but rather because of its comprehensive coverage.

Ex. The extent of searchable elements will vary from one data base to another.

Ex. When an item is in its grasp, it snaps instantly to the next that is suggested by the association of thoughts, in accordance with some intricate web of trails carried by the cells of the brain.

Ex. The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.

Ex. Subject field definition arises from the scope of the information service or system that the indexing language is expected to serve.

Ex. The grand design is visible in the sweep of development from baked clay tablets to computerized typesetting.

Ex. All truth is contained in the compass of your mind.

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* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.

* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.

* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.

* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.

* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.

* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.

* alcance amplio = broad scope.

* alcance temático = subject scope.

* ampliar el alcance de = extend + the reach of.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* calidad y alcance de, la = quality and extent of, the.

* colocar fuera de alcance = place + out of reach.

* con todos los medios a + Posesivo + alcance = with all the means at + Posesivo + disposal.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de largo alcance = far-reaching, far-ranging.

* el alcance = comprehensiveness.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* facilidad de alcance = reachability.

* fuera de alcance = beyond reach, out of range.

* fuera del alcance = out of reach.

* fuera del alcance de = beyond the scope of.

* fuera del alcance de las posibilidades de Alguien = beyond + Posesivo + powers.

* fuera del alcance del oído = out of earshot.

* nota de alcance = scope note (SN).

* objetivo y alcance = purpose and scope.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* WAN (red de gran alcance) = WAN (wide area network).

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masculino

1)

a) ( de persona) reach

mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children

está fuera de mi alcance — it is beyond my means

b) (de arma, emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implications

una política educativa de largo alcance — a far-reaching education policy

d) (en locs)

al alcance de — within reach of

poner la cultura al alcance de todos — to make culture accessible to everyone

precios al alcance de su bolsillo — prices to suit your pocket

un lujo que no está a mi alcance — a luxury I can't afford

tiene mucha ayuda a su alcance — he has a lot of help at his disposal

no está al alcance de su inteligencia — it's beyond their grasp

al alcance de la mano — ( literal) at hand; ( fácil de conseguir) within reach

hacer un alcance — (Chi) to add/clarify something

2) (Fin) deficit

* * *

= coverage, extent, grasp, reach, scope, sweep, compass.

Ex: AACR1 is a weighty code, not because it contains extensive enumeration, but rather because of its comprehensive coverage.

Ex: The extent of searchable elements will vary from one data base to another.

Ex: When an item is in its grasp, it snaps instantly to the next that is suggested by the association of thoughts, in accordance with some intricate web of trails carried by the cells of the brain.

Ex: The cord which trips its shutter may reach down a man's sleeve within easy reach of his fingers.

Ex: Subject field definition arises from the scope of the information service or system that the indexing language is expected to serve.

Ex: The grand design is visible in the sweep of development from baked clay tablets to computerized typesetting.

Ex: All truth is contained in the compass of your mind.

* al alcance = within reach, within easy reach, within sight, within gunshot, within range.

* al alcance de = available at the fingertips of.

* al alcance de cualquiera = within anyone's reach, within anybody's reach.

* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.

* al alcance del oído = within earshot of.

* al alcance de todos = within everybody's reach, within everyone's reach, accessible to everyone, accessible to everybody.

* alcance amplio = broad scope.

* alcance temático = subject scope.

* ampliar el alcance de = extend + the reach of.

* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.

* caer fuera del alcance de = fall outside + the scope of.

* calidad y alcance de, la = quality and extent of, the.

* colocar fuera de alcance = place + out of reach.

* con todos los medios a + Posesivo + alcance = with all the means at + Posesivo + disposal.

* de alcance estatal = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de alcance nacional = nationwide [nation-wide].

* de amplio alcance = broad in scope.

* de fácil alcance para = within easy reach of.

* de largo alcance = far-reaching, far-ranging.

* el alcance = comprehensiveness.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estudio de alcance = scoping study.

* facilidad de alcance = reachability.

* fuera de alcance = beyond reach, out of range.

* fuera del alcance = out of reach.

* fuera del alcance de = beyond the scope of.

* fuera del alcance de las posibilidades de Alguien = beyond + Posesivo + powers.

* fuera del alcance del oído = out of earshot.

* nota de alcance = scope note (SN).

* objetivo y alcance = purpose and scope.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* WAN (red de gran alcance) = WAN (wide area network).

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alcance

masculine

A

1 (de una persona) reach

un pugilista menos alto pero de mayor alcance a boxer who is shorter but has a longer reach

[ S ] mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños keep all medicines out of reach of children

está totalmente fuera de mi alcance it is completely beyond my means

2 (de un arma, una emisora) range

misiles de corto/largo alcance short-range/long-range missiles

3

(ámbito): el alcance de una ley the scope of a law

todavía no sabemos el alcance que puedan tener sus declaraciones as yet we do not know the full implications of his statement

una política educativa de largo alcance a far-reaching education policy

4 ( en locs):

al alcance de within reach of

se trata de poner la cultura al alcance de todos the idea is to bring culture within everybody's reach o to make culture accessible to everyone

un país en el que tener televisión no está al alcance de cualquiera a country where owning a television is not within everyone's reach

tarifas al alcance de su presupuesto prices to suit your pocket

eso no está a mi alcance that's not in my power

es un lujo que no está a mi alcance it's a luxury I can't afford

tiene a su alcance los mejores medios para la investigación he has the best research facilities available to him

estos conceptos no están al alcance de nuestra inteligencia these concepts are unintelligible to us o are beyond our grasp

cuando la Estatua de la Libertad estuvo al alcance de la vista when the Statue of Liberty was visible/came into view

al alcance de la mano (literal) at hand; (fácil de conseguir) within reach, within one's grasp

hacer un alcance ( Chi); to add/clarify sth

Compuesto:

alcance de nombres

( Chi): hubo una confusión por un alcance de nombres there was a mix-up because their names were the same

B ( Fin) deficit

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Del verbo alcanzar: ( conjugate alcanzar)

alcancé es:

1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo

alcance es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
alcance
alcanzar
alcance sustantivo masculino
a) ( de persona) reach;

◊ fuera del alcance de los niños out of reach of children;

está fuera de mi alcance it is beyond my means
b) (de arma, emisora) range;

◊ misiles de largo alcance long-range missiles

c) (de ley, proyecto) scope;

(de declaración, noticia) implications (pl)
d) ( en locs)

◊ al alcance de within reach of;

precios al alcance de su bolsillo prices to suit your pocket;
un lujo que no está a mi alcance a luxury I can't afford
alcanzar ( conjugate alcanzar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ persona› ( llegar a la altura de) to catch up with, to catch … up (BrE);

(pillar, agarrar) to catch;
◊ lo alcancé en la curva I caught up with him on the bend;

¡a que no me alcanzas! I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)
b) (en tarea, estatura) to catch up with

2 ( llegar a) ‹ lugar› to reach, get to;
‹temperatura/nivel/edad› to reach;
◊ casi no alcanzo el tren I almost missed the train;

estos árboles alcanzan una gran altura these trees can reach o grow to a great height;
alcance la mayoría de edad to come of age
3 (conseguir, obtener) ‹objetivo/éxito› to achieve;
‹ acuerdo› to reach
4 (acercar, pasar) alcancele algo a algn to pass sb sth, to pass sth to sb
verbo intransitivo
1 ( llegar con la mano) to reach;
◊ hasta donde alcanzaba la vista as far as the eye could see;

alcance a hacer algo to manage to do sth
2 ( ser suficiente) [comida/provisones] to be enough;
◊ el sueldo no le alcanza he can't manage on his salary

alcance sustantivo masculino
1 reach: deja eso al alcance de mi vista, put that where I can see it
mantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños, keep medicines out of the reach of children
2 fig (posibilidades) scope: el ascenso está fuera de tu alcance, promotion is impossible for you
3 (de una noticia) importance
♦ Locuciones: dar alcance, to catch up [a, with]
alcanzar
I verbo transitivo
1 to reach
2 (coger a una persona) to catch up with
3 (llegar hasta una cantidad) to be up to: su biblioteca alcanza los tres mil ejemplares, his library is up to three thousand volumes
4 (acercar algo) to pass: alcánzame una silla, pass me a chair
5 (lograr) to attain, achieve
II vi (ser suficiente) to be sufficient: ese dinero no alcanza para un piso, this money isn't enough to buy a flat
' alcance' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
combatir
- eco
- fuera
- proyección
- alcanzar
- ámbito
- dimensión
- milagro
- trascendental
English:
ambit
- extensive
- far-reaching
- grasp
- hand
- long-range
- out of
- range
- reach
- scope
- short-range
- sight
- wide-ranging
- extent
- far
- long
- sweep
- wide

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alcance nm

1. [de arma, misil, emisora] range;

de corto/largo alcance short-/long-range;

una colisión por alcance [por detrás] a rear-end collision;
[angular] a side-on collision
2. [de persona]
a mi alcance within my reach;

utilizaron todos los medios a su alcance they used every means at their disposal;

al alcance de mi bolsillo within my means;

este restaurante sólo está al alcance de los más pudientes only the very wealthy can afford to eat at this restaurant;

esta tarea no está al alcance de sus posibilidades he's not up to this task, this task is beyond his capabilities;

la cuerda estaba casi al alcance de la mano the rope was almost within arm's reach;

tuvo la victoria al alcance de la mano she was within sight of victory, she had victory within her grasp;

al alcance de la vista within sight;

el castillo queda fuera del alcance de nuestra vista we can't see the castle from here;

dar alcance a alguien to catch up with sb;

el pelotón dio alcance al ciclista escapado the bunch caught (up with) the cyclist who had broken away from them;

fuera del alcance de beyond the reach of;

guardar fuera del alcance de los niños [en etiqueta] keep out of reach of o away from children

3. [de reformas, medidas] scope, extent;

todavía no se han dado cuenta del alcance del fallo judicial the full implications of the verdict have still not become clear to them;

un cambio de alcance universal a change that affects everybody;

de alcance important

4.
una noticia de alcance [de última hora] a piece of news that has just come in

5. [inteligencia]
una persona de pocos alcances a slow o dim-witted person

6. Chile [resto]
este mes se quedó con un alcance he had a bit left over this month

7. Chile [comentario] clarification;

estoy de acuerdo, pero debo hacerle un alcance I agree, but I must make one thing clear

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alcance

m

1 reach;

al alcance de la mano within reach;

poner algo al alcance de alguien put sth within s.o.’s reach;

dar alcance a alguien catch up with s.o.;

al alcance de la vista visible, in view;

¿está al alcance de tu bolsillo? can you afford it?

2 de arma etc range;

de largo alcance long-range

3 de medida scope

4 de tragedia extent, scale

5 fig

:

un hombre de mucho alcance a talented o gifted man;

de pocos alcances fam untalented

* * *

alcance nm

1) : reach

2) : range, scope

* * *

alcance n

1. (en general) reach

fuera del alcance de los niños out of children's reach

2. (de un arma, emisora, etc) range

misiles de corto alcance short range missiles

3. (importancia) importance

destacó el alcance de la crisis he stressed the importance of the crisis

al alcance de la mano within reach

al alcance de la vista within sight

Spanish-English dictionary > alcance
45 cerrar

v.

1 to close (object) (en general).

María cerró la puerta Mary closed the door.

2 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).

el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations

3 to close.

4 to close the door (person).

¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!

5 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).

¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?

6 to turn off (grifo, llave de gas).

Ricardo cerró el agua Richard turned off the water.

7 to fill, to block (up) (agujero, hueco).

8 to block (carretera, calle).

la policía cerró la calle the police closed off the street

cerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way

9 to close.

cerrar la marcha to bring up the rear (ir enúltima posición)

la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession

10 to fence (off), to enclose.

11 to heal, to close up.

12 to close down, to close, to lock up, to shut.

Ellos cierran de noche They close at night.

13 to block off, to blank off.

Los huelguistas bloquearon el edificio The strikers blanked off the building

14 to balance out, to match correctly, to check out correctly, to close.

Mi contador cierra mis cuentas My accountant balances out my accounts.

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cerrar

Conjugation model [ ACERTAR], like link=acertar acertar

► verbo transitivo

1 to close, shut

■ cierra la puerta close the door

■ cerró los ojos she closed her eyes

2 (grifo, gas) to turn off; (luz) to turn off, switch off

3 (cuenta) to close

4 (cremallera) to zip (up)

5 (un negocio) to close; (- definitivamente) to close down

6 (carta) to seal

7 (discusión) to end, finish

8 (compra) to close, conclude

9 (agujero) to plug; (grieta) to fill

10 (paraguas) to close, shut, put down

11 (los puños) to clench, close

12 (frontera, puerto) to close; (camino) to block

13 (en dominó) to block

► verbo intransitivo

1 to close, shut

■ no cierra bien it doesn't close properly

2 (punto) to cast off

3 (una herida) to close up, heal

► verbo pronominal cerrarse

1 to close, shut

2 (una herida) to close up, heal

3 AUTOMÓVIL (meterse) to cut in

4 METEREOLOGÍA to cloud over

5 figurado (obstinarse) to dig one's heel in, stand fast; (ponerse en actitud intransigente) to close one's mind (a, to)

■ se cerró en sus ideas he stuck fast to his ideas

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FRASEOLOGÍA

cerrar con cerrojo to bolt

cerrar con llave to lock

cerrar con siete llaves figurado to lock and double-lock

cerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way, bar somebody's way

cerrar el pico familiar to shut one's trap

cerrar la boca to shut up

cerrar la puerta en las narices figurado to shut the door in somebody's face

cerrar las filas figurado to close ranks

cerrarse de golpe to slam shut

* * *

verb

1) to close, shut

2) lock

3) turn off

4) seal

•

- cerrarse

* * *

1. VT

1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [+ puerta, ventana, boca] to close, shut; [+ cremallera] to do up; [+ camisa] to button, do up; [+ cortina] to draw; [+ paraguas, válvula] to close; [+ carta] to seal; [+ costura, herida] to sew up

no puedo cerrar esta maleta — I can't close o shut this suitcase

cierra los ojos — close o shut your eyes

cerrar algo de golpe — to slam sth shut

cerró el libro de golpe — she banged o slammed the book shut

los colegios cerraron sus puertas a causa de la huelga — the schools closed because of the strike

• cerré la puerta con llave — I locked the door

• cierra el pico — * shut your trap **

• cerrar el puño — to clench one's fist
fila 3), b)
2) (=desconectar) [+ gas, grifo, radiador] to turn off

3) (=bloquear) [+ agujero, brecha, tubo] to block (up); [+ frontera, puerto] to close

una roca cerraba la entrada a la cueva — a rock was obstructing the entrance to the cave

han cerrado la frontera — they have closed the border

• cerrar el paso a algn — to block sb's way

trató de entrar, pero le cerraron el paso — he tried to get in, but they blocked o barred his way

4) [+ tienda, negocio] [al final de la jornada] to close, shut; [para siempre] to close, close down

5) [+ jardín, terreno] [con cerca] to fence in; [con muro] to wall in

6) (=poner fin a)

a) [+ debate, narración, programa] to close, end

cerrar el sistema — (Inform) to shut down the system

b) [+ desfile] to bring up the rear of

los manifestantes que cerraban la marcha — the demonstrators bringing up the rear o at the rear

cierra la cabalgata la carroza de Santa Claus — the last float in the procession is the one with Santa Claus

7)

• cerrar un trato — to seal a deal

2. VI

1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [puerta, ventana] to close, shut; [bragueta] to do up; [paraguas, válvula] to close; [herida] to close up

la puerta cierra mal — the door won't close o shut properly

un estuche que cierra con llave — a jewellery box with a lock

2) [persona]

cierra, que se va a escapar el gato — close o shut the door or the cat will get out

te dejo las llaves para que cierres — I am leaving you the keys so you can lock up

3) [tienda, negocio] to close, shut

¿a qué hora cierran las tiendas el sábado? — what time do the shops close o shut on Saturday?

cerramos a las nueve — we close at nine

las discotecas no cierran en toda la noche — the discos stay open all night

4) (Econ) [en la Bolsa] to close

5) [en dominó] to block; [en Scrabble] to use one's tiles up

¡cierro! — I'm out!

6) (=atacar)

cerrar con o contra algn — to grapple with sb

cerrar con el enemigo — to engage the enemy at close quarters

3.

See:

cerrarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, close

cierra la puerta con llave — lock the door

b) < botella> to put the top on/cork in; < frasco> to put the lid on

un frasco herméticamente cerrado — an airtight container

c) <paraguas/abanico/mano> to close; < libro> to close, shut; < puño> to clench

d) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up

2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off

3)

a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)

b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close

cerrado al tráfico — closed to traffic

4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalize

han cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished

5)

a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to end

los acontecimientos que han cerrado el año — the events with which the year has ended

b) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear of

c) < circuito> to close

d) <paréntesis/comillas> to close
2.
cerrar vi

1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)

cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold

¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?

2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)

la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly

3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)

cerramos los lunes — we are closed on Mondays

4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close

5) ( en dominó) to block; ( en naipes) to go out
3.
cerrarse v pron

1)

a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, close

la puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut

b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to close

se me cierran los ojos de cansancio — I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open

c) flor/almeja to close up

d) herida to heal (up)

2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up

3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end

4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)

se cerró y no quiso saber nada más — she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about it

se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in

cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change

* * *

= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.

Ex. The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.

Ex. In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.

Ex. In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.

Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.

Ex. Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.

Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex. By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.

Ex. Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.

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* cerrar con candado = padlock.

* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.

* cerrar con llave = lock.

* cerrar con tablas = board up.

* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.

* cerrar de golpe = slam.

* cerrar de un portazo = slam.

* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.

* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.

* cerrar filas = close + ranks.

* cerrar herméticamente = seal.

* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.

* cerrar los postigos = shutter.

* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.

* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.

* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.

* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.

* cerrar un trato = close + deal.

* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.

* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.

* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.

* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.

* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.

* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.

* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.

* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.

* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.

* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.

* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.

* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.

* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, close

cierra la puerta con llave — lock the door

b) < botella> to put the top on/cork in; < frasco> to put the lid on

un frasco herméticamente cerrado — an airtight container

c) <paraguas/abanico/mano> to close; < libro> to close, shut; < puño> to clench

d) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up

2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off

3)

a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)

b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close

cerrado al tráfico — closed to traffic

4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalize

han cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished

5)

a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to end

los acontecimientos que han cerrado el año — the events with which the year has ended

b) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear of

c) < circuito> to close

d) <paréntesis/comillas> to close
2.
cerrar vi

1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)

cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold

¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?

2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)

la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly

3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)

cerramos los lunes — we are closed on Mondays

4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close

5) ( en dominó) to block; ( en naipes) to go out
3.
cerrarse v pron

1)

a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, close

la puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut

b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to close

se me cierran los ojos de cansancio — I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open

c) flor/almeja to close up

d) herida to heal (up)

2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up

3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end

4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)

se cerró y no quiso saber nada más — she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about it

se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in

cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change

* * *

= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.

Ex: The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.

Ex: In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.

Ex: In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.

Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.

Ex: Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.

Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex: By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.

Ex: Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.

* cerrar con candado = padlock.

* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.

* cerrar con llave = lock.

* cerrar con tablas = board up.

* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.

* cerrar de golpe = slam.

* cerrar de un portazo = slam.

* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.

* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.

* cerrar filas = close + ranks.

* cerrar herméticamente = seal.

* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.

* cerrar los postigos = shutter.

* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.

* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.

* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.

* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.

* cerrar un trato = close + deal.

* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.

* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.

* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.

* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.

* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.

* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.

* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.

* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.

* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.

* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.

* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.

* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.

* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.

* * *

cerrar [A5 ]

vt

A

1 ‹armario/puerta/ventana› to close, shut

cerró la puerta de un portazo she slammed the door

cierra la puerta con llave lock the door

2 ‹ojos/boca› to shut, close

3 ‹maleta› to close; ‹sobre/paquete› to seal

4 ‹botella› to put the top on/cork in; ‹frasco› to put the top ( o lid etc) on

un frasco herméticamente cerrado an airtight container

5 ‹paraguas› to close, put … down; ‹abanico› to close; ‹libro› to close, shut; ‹puño› to clench; ‹mano› to close

6 ‹cortinas› to close, draw; ‹persianas› to lower, pull down; ‹abrigo› to fasten, button up, do up ( BrE)

ciérrame la cremallera can you zip me up?, can you do my zip up? ( BrE)

B ‹grifo› to turn off; ‹válvula› to close, shut off; ‹agua/gas› to turn off

C

1 ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close; (definitivamente) to close, close down

2 ‹aeropuerto/carretera› to close; ‹frontera› to close

la calle está cerrada al tráfico the street is closed to traffic

3 ‹terreno› to fence off

D

1 (en labores de punto) to cast off; (en costura) to sew up

2 ( fam) (al operar) to close … up

E

1 ‹plazo/matrícula›

han cerrado el plazo de inscripción the enrollment period has closed o finished

2 ‹cuenta bancaria› to close

3 ‹caso/juicio› to close; ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalize

F

1 (poner fin a) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end; ‹jornada› to end

antes de cerrar nuestra programación de hoy … before ending today's programs …, before bringing today's programs to a close …

los trágicos acontecimientos que han cerrado el año the tragic events with which the year has ended

estas declaraciones cerraron una jornada tensa these statements ended o came at the end of a tense day

2 ‹desfile/cortejo› to bring up the rear of

3 ‹circunferencia› to close up; ‹circuito› to close

4 ‹paréntesis/comillas› to close

■ cerrar

vi

A

(hablando de una puerta, ventana): cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door ( o window etc), it's cold

¿cerraste con llave? did you lock the door?, did you lock up?

B «puerta/ventana/cajón» to close, shut; «grifo/llave de paso» to turn off; «abrigo/vestido» to fasten, do up ( BrE)

la puerta no cierra bien the door won't shut o close properly, the door doesn't shut o close properly

esta botella no cierra bien I can't get the top back on this bottle properly, the top won't go on properly

¿la falda cierra por detrás o por el lado? does the skirt fasten at the back or at the side?

C «comercio/oficina» (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; (definitivamente) to close, close down, shut down

¿a qué hora cierran? what time do you close?

no cerramos al mediodía we are open o we stay open at lunchtime, we don't close for lunch

[ S ] cerramos los lunes closed Mondays, we are closed on Mondays

D (en labores de punto) to cast off

E ( Fin) to close

el dólar cerró a … the dollar closed at …

F (en dominó) to block; (en naipes) to go out

■ cerrarse

v pron

A

1

«puerta/ventana» (+ compl): la puerta se cerró de golpe/sola the door slammed shut/closed by itself

2 «ojos» (+ me/te/le etc) to close

se me cierran los ojos de cansancio I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open

3 «flor/almeja» to close up

4 «herida» to heal, heal up, close up

B ( refl) ‹abrigo› to fasten, button up, do up ( BrE)

ciérrate la cremallera zip yourself up, zip up your dress ( o jacket etc), do your zip up ( BrE)

C (terminar) «acto/debate» to end, conclude; «jornada» to end

el libro se cierra con unas páginas dedicadas a … the book ends o closes o concludes with a few pages on the subject of …

otro año que se cierra sin que se resuelva another year ends o comes to an end without a solution

D

(mostrarse reacio, intransigente): se cerró y no quiso saber nada más she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about it

se cerró en su actitud he dug his heels in

cerrarse A algo:

sería cerrarse a la evidencia negar que … we would be turning our back on the evidence if we were to deny that …

se cerró a todo lo nuevo she refused to consider anything new, she closed her mind to anything new

* * *

cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹puerta/ventana› to close, shut;

‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
◊ cierra la puerta con llave lock the door

b) ‹ botella› to put the top on/cork in;

‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
c) ‹paraguas/abanico/mano› to close;

‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
d) ‹ cortinas› to close, draw;

‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
e) ‹grifo/agua/gas› to turn off;

‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
a) ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› ( en el quehacer diario) to close;

( definitivamente) to close (down)
b) ‹aeropuerto/carretera/frontera› to close

3
a) ‹ cuenta bancaria› to close

b) ‹caso/juicio› to close

c) ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalize

d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end

verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
◊ cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold;

¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
a) [puerta/ventana] to shut, close;

◊ la puerta se cerró de golpe the door slammed shut

b) [ ojos] to close;

◊ se le cerraban los ojos his eyes were closing

c) [flor/almeja] to close up

d) [ herida] to heal (up)

2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
' cerrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- abrochar
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cierre
- ojo
- pico
- sellar
- amabilidad
- bondad
- canilla
- cierra
- cierro
- correr
- cuenta
- doble
- grifo
- junta
- juntar
- llave
- paréntesis
- trato
English:
attendant
- bargain
- barricade
- block in
- bolt
- clinch
- close
- close down
- closed
- draw
- enter into
- fasten
- fasten down
- lock
- lock up
- padlock
- push to
- seal
- seal off
- seal up
- secure
- shut
- shut down
- shut up
- slam
- snap
- stick together
- strike
- tight
- to
- trice
- turn off
- twinkling
- wall in
- whisk away
- whisk off
- wind up
- zip up
- board
- business
- cast
- conclude
- fold
- main
- time
- turn
- will
- wind
- wrap
- zip

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cerrar

♦ vt

1. [en general] to close;
[puerta, cajón, boca, tienda] to shut, to close; Informát [archivo] to close; [con llave] to lock; [grifo, llave de gas] to turn off; [botella] to put the top on; [tarro] to put the lid o top on; [carta, sobre] to seal; [cortinas] to draw, to close; [persianas] to pull down; [agujero, hueco] to fill, to block (up); [puños] to clench;
cerrar una puerta con llave to lock a door;

cierra el gas cuando salgas turn the gas off when you leave;

una corriente de aire cerró la puerta a draught blew the door shut;

Comp
Fam
¡cierra el pico! shut your trap!

2. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;
[permanentemente] to close down;
el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations

3. [vallar] to fence (off), to enclose;

cerraron el balcón para convertirlo en comedor they closed o walled off the balcony and converted it into a dining room

4. [carretera, calle] to close off;
también Fig
cerrar el paso a alguien to block sb's way;

una valla les cerraba la salida a fence blocked their way out

5. [manifestación, desfile] to bring up the rear of;

cerrar la marcha [ir en última posición] to bring up the rear;

la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession

6. [gestiones, acuerdo] to finalize;

han cerrado un trato para… they've reached an agreement o made a deal to…;

cerraron el trato ayer they wrapped up the deal yesterday;

cerraron las conversaciones sin ningún acuerdo they ended the talks without reaching an agreement

7. [cicatrizar] to heal, to close up

8. Elec [circuito] to close

9. [circunferencia, círculo] to complete;

cerraron la carretera de circunvalación they completed the Br ring road o US beltway

10. [signo ortográfico] to close;

cerrar comillas/paréntesis to close inverted commas/brackets

11. [posibilidades] to put an end to;

el último atentado cierra cualquier esperanza de acuerdo the most recent attack puts an end to any hopes of an agreement

12. [terminar] to close;

el discurso del Presidente cerró el año legislativo the President's speech brought the parliamentary year to a close;

esta corrida cierra la temporada taurina this bullfight rounds off the bullfighting season;

cerró su participación en el torneo con una derrota they lost their last game in the tournament

13. [plegar] to close up;

cerró el paraguas he closed his umbrella

14. Prensa
el periódico cerró la edición más tarde de lo normal the newspaper went to press later than usual

♦ vi

1. [en general] to close;
[tienda] to close, to shut; [con llave, pestillo] to lock up;
este cajón no cierra bien this drawer doesn't shut properly;

la Bolsa cerró con pérdidas the stock market closed down several points;

Comp
RP Fam
¡cerrá y vamos!: si no quieren ayudarnos, ¡cerrá y vamos! if they don't want to help us, let's not waste any more time over this

2. [persona] to close the door;

¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!;

me olvidé de cerrar con llave I forgot to lock the door

3. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;
[definitivamente] to close down;
¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?;

la biblioteca cierra a las ocho the library closes at eight;

cerramos los domingos [en letrero] closed on Sundays

4. [en juego de cartas] to go out;
[en dominó] to block
5. [herida] to close up, to heal

♦ See also the pronominal verb cerrarse

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cerrar

I v/t

1 close; para siempre close down;

cerrar con llave lock;

cerrar de golpe slam;

cerrar al tráfico close to traffic

2 tubería block

3 grifo turn off

4 terreno, finca enclose; frontera close

5 acuerdo close

II v/i close; para siempre close down;

la puerta no cierra bien the door doesn’t shut properly;

al cerrar el día at the end of the day

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cerrar {55} vt

1) : to close, to shut

2) : to turn off

3) : to bring to an end

cerrar vi

1) : to close up, to lock up

2) : to close down

♦ See also the reflexive verb cerrarse

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cerrar vb

1. (en general) to close / to shut

cierra los ojos close your eyes

cierra bien la nevera shut the fridge properly

¿a qué hora cerráis? what time do you close?

2. (con llave) to lock

¿has cerrado la puerta con llave? have you locked the door?

3. (gas, grifo) to turn off

cierra el gas antes de irte turn the gas off before you go

cerrar de golpe to slam [pt. & pp. slammed]

cerrar la boca to shut your mouth

cerrar la cremallera to zip up [pt. & pp. zipped]

Spanish-English dictionary > cerrar
46 clasificación

f.

1 classification, bracket, sorting, categorization.

2 classified results.

3 league table, placing in league rank, placing.

4 classification, break-down, grading.

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clasificación

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) classification

2 (distribución) sorting, filing

3 DEPORTE league, table

4 (de discos) top twenty, hit parade

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noun f.

1) classification

2) rating

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SF

1) (=categorización) classification

2) (=ordenación) [de documentos] classification; (Inform, Correos) sorting

3) (Náut) rating

4) [en torneo] qualification

5) (=lista) table, league

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femenino

1) (de documentos, libros) classification; ( de cartas) sorting

2) ( de película -acción) classification; (- certificado)

¿qué clasificación (moral) tiene? — what certificate has it got?

3) (de elemento, animal, planta) classification

4) (Dep)

a) ( para una etapa posterior) qualification

esta victoria le supone la clasificación para la fase final — this victory means that he will go through to o has qualified for the finals

b) ( tabla) placings (pl); ( puesto) position, place

quinto en la clasificación final del rally — fifth in the final placings for the rally

obtuvo una buena clasificación — he finished among the leaders

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= classification, map, mapping, ranking, sorting, subject cataloguing, rank order, league table, sift, scoreboard, scorecard, grading, leader board.

Ex. Classification, then, is the grouping of like objects.

Ex. A detailed study of a co-citation map, its core documents' citation patterns and the related journal structures, is presented.

Ex. Recently, proponents of co-citation cluster analysis have claimed that in principle their methodology makes possible the mapping of science using the data in the Science Citation Index.

Ex. Those documents with sufficiently high rankings will be deemed relevant and eventually retrieved.

Ex. Storage medium and associated equipment (for example, sorting and punching devices, cards, magnetic tape) tends to be cheaper than the term record index equivalent.

Ex. This facility enables descriptive and subject cataloguing to be done by two different people.

Ex. This is an interesting reversal of the rank order of countries for both stock held and expenditure per head of population.

Ex. In addition to producing these 'league tables' of microcomputer applications, Burton also indicated the applications software that libraries were using.

Ex. The method of work agreed was that the chairperson would make a first sift of proposals and divide them into two groups.

Ex. Evaluation the research is through 4 strategies: a simple scoreboard; scoreboard plus other details such as references; scoreboard with the minimal critera of, e.g., sample size and statistical procedures used; examination of actual material.

Ex. After a year's rapid development of portals by major search engines, adding such things as scorecards, news headlines or links to other services, search engine developers are now turning to personalization as a way of holding their users.

Ex. It is interesting that, in this case, socio-economic grading was a better social discriminator than was terminal educational age.

Ex. Since its launch, the project has been plagued by a small number of people cheating to elevate their ranking in the leader boards.

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* clasificación abreviada = abridged classification.

* clasificación analítico-sintética = analytico-synthetic classification.

* clasificación automática = automatic classification.

* clasificación bibliográfica = bibliographic classification, library classification.

* Clasificación Bibliográfica (BC) = Bibliographic Classification (BC).

* clasificación cruzada = cross-classification.

* Clasificación Decimal de Dewey (DDC o DC) = Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC o DC).

* Clasificación Decimal, la = Decimal Classification, the.

* Clasificación Decimal Universal (CDU) = UDC (Universal Decimal Classification).

* clasificación de Dewey, la = Dewey scheme, the.

* clasificación de la literatura narrativa = fiction classification.

* clasificación del correo = mail sorting.

* clasificación del suelo = zoning.

* Clasificación de Ranganathan = Colon Classification (CC), Colon Classification Scheme.

* clasificación enumerativa = enumerative classification.

* clasificación específica = close classification, specific classification.

* clasificación facetada = faceted classification.

* clasificación general = broad classification, broad classification.

* Clasificación Industrial General de las Actividades Económicas (NACE) = General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (NACE).

* clasificación monojerárquica = monohierarchical classification.

* clasificación por antigüedad = seniority ranking.

* clasificación por materia = subject classification.

* clasificación por pertinencia = relevance ranking.

* clasificación unidimensional = monodimensional classification.

* de clasificación = classificatory indicator, classificatory.

* dispositivo de clasificación = sorting device.

* Grupo de Investigación sobre la Clasificación (CRG) = Classification Research Group (CRG).

* indicador de clasificación = classificatory indicator.

* LCCN (Notación de la Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCCN (Library of Congress Classification Number).

* número de clasificación = class mark [classmark], class number, classification number, rank number.

* ocupar un lugar en una clasificación = rank.

* paquete de clasificación = sort package.

* sistema de clasificación = classification scheme, scheme, classification system, classification schedules, grading system.

* sistema de clasificación analítico = analytical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de Bliss = Bliss classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación decimal = decimal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).

* sistema de clasificación dicotomizado = dichotomized classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enciclopédica = general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enumerativo = enumerative classification scheme, enumerative scheme.

* sistema de clasificación especializado = special classification scheme, special scheme.

* sistema de clasificación facetado = faceted classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación general = general scheme, general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación jerárquico = hierarchical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación lineal = linear classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación multidimensional = multidimensional classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación por disciplinas = discipline-oriented scheme.

* sistema de clasificación sintético = synthetic classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación universal = universal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación verbal = verbal classification system.

* tabla de clasificación = classification schedule.

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femenino

1) (de documentos, libros) classification; ( de cartas) sorting

2) ( de película -acción) classification; (- certificado)

¿qué clasificación (moral) tiene? — what certificate has it got?

3) (de elemento, animal, planta) classification

4) (Dep)

a) ( para una etapa posterior) qualification

esta victoria le supone la clasificación para la fase final — this victory means that he will go through to o has qualified for the finals

b) ( tabla) placings (pl); ( puesto) position, place

quinto en la clasificación final del rally — fifth in the final placings for the rally

obtuvo una buena clasificación — he finished among the leaders

* * *

= classification, map, mapping, ranking, sorting, subject cataloguing, rank order, league table, sift, scoreboard, scorecard, grading, leader board.

Ex: Classification, then, is the grouping of like objects.

Ex: A detailed study of a co-citation map, its core documents' citation patterns and the related journal structures, is presented.

Ex: Recently, proponents of co-citation cluster analysis have claimed that in principle their methodology makes possible the mapping of science using the data in the Science Citation Index.

Ex: Those documents with sufficiently high rankings will be deemed relevant and eventually retrieved.

Ex: Storage medium and associated equipment (for example, sorting and punching devices, cards, magnetic tape) tends to be cheaper than the term record index equivalent.

Ex: This facility enables descriptive and subject cataloguing to be done by two different people.

Ex: This is an interesting reversal of the rank order of countries for both stock held and expenditure per head of population.

Ex: In addition to producing these 'league tables' of microcomputer applications, Burton also indicated the applications software that libraries were using.

Ex: The method of work agreed was that the chairperson would make a first sift of proposals and divide them into two groups.

Ex: Evaluation the research is through 4 strategies: a simple scoreboard; scoreboard plus other details such as references; scoreboard with the minimal critera of, e.g., sample size and statistical procedures used; examination of actual material.

Ex: After a year's rapid development of portals by major search engines, adding such things as scorecards, news headlines or links to other services, search engine developers are now turning to personalization as a way of holding their users.

Ex: It is interesting that, in this case, socio-economic grading was a better social discriminator than was terminal educational age.

Ex: Since its launch, the project has been plagued by a small number of people cheating to elevate their ranking in the leader boards.

* clasificación abreviada = abridged classification.

* clasificación analítico-sintética = analytico-synthetic classification.

* clasificación automática = automatic classification.

* clasificación bibliográfica = bibliographic classification, library classification.

* Clasificación Bibliográfica (BC) = Bibliographic Classification (BC).

* clasificación cruzada = cross-classification.

* Clasificación Decimal de Dewey (DDC o DC) = Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC o DC).

* Clasificación Decimal, la = Decimal Classification, the.

* Clasificación Decimal Universal (CDU) = UDC (Universal Decimal Classification).

* clasificación de Dewey, la = Dewey scheme, the.

* clasificación de la literatura narrativa = fiction classification.

* clasificación del correo = mail sorting.

* clasificación del suelo = zoning.

* Clasificación de Ranganathan = Colon Classification (CC), Colon Classification Scheme.

* clasificación enumerativa = enumerative classification.

* clasificación específica = close classification, specific classification.

* clasificación facetada = faceted classification.

* clasificación general = broad classification, broad classification.

* Clasificación Industrial General de las Actividades Económicas (NACE) = General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (NACE).

* clasificación monojerárquica = monohierarchical classification.

* clasificación por antigüedad = seniority ranking.

* clasificación por materia = subject classification.

* clasificación por pertinencia = relevance ranking.

* clasificación unidimensional = monodimensional classification.

* de clasificación = classificatory indicator, classificatory.

* dispositivo de clasificación = sorting device.

* Grupo de Investigación sobre la Clasificación (CRG) = Classification Research Group (CRG).

* indicador de clasificación = classificatory indicator.

* LCCN (Notación de la Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCCN (Library of Congress Classification Number).

* número de clasificación = class mark [classmark], class number, classification number, rank number.

* ocupar un lugar en una clasificación = rank.

* paquete de clasificación = sort package.

* sistema de clasificación = classification scheme, scheme, classification system, classification schedules, grading system.

* sistema de clasificación analítico = analytical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de Bliss = Bliss classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación decimal = decimal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).

* sistema de clasificación dicotomizado = dichotomized classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enciclopédica = general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación enumerativo = enumerative classification scheme, enumerative scheme.

* sistema de clasificación especializado = special classification scheme, special scheme.

* sistema de clasificación facetado = faceted classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación general = general scheme, general classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación jerárquico = hierarchical classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación lineal = linear classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación multidimensional = multidimensional classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación por disciplinas = discipline-oriented scheme.

* sistema de clasificación sintético = synthetic classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación universal = universal classification scheme.

* sistema de clasificación verbal = verbal classification system.

* tabla de clasificación = classification schedule.

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clasificación

feminine

A (de documentos, libros) classification; (de cartas) sorting

el ordenador que hace la clasificación del correo the computer that sorts the mail

B (de una película — acción) classification

(— certificado): ¿qué clasificación (moral) tiene? what certificate has it got?

C (de un elemento, una planta) classification

D ( Dep)

1 (para una etapa posterior) qualification

peligra nuestra clasificación para la final we are in danger of not making o of not qualifying for the final

esta victoria le supone la clasificación para la fase final this victory means that he will go through to o has qualified for the finals

2 (tabla) placings (pl); (puesto) position, place

quinto en la clasificación final del rally fifth in the final placings for the rally

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clasificación sustantivo femenino
1 (de documentos, animales, plantas) classification;
( de cartas) sorting
2 ( de película) certificate
3
a) (Dep) ( para una etapa posterior) qualification;

◊ partido de clasificación qualifying match

b) ( tabla) placings (pl);

( puesto) position, place;
◊ quinto en la clasificación final del rally fifth in the final placings for the rally

clasificación sustantivo femenino
1 classification
2 Dep (lista) table: es el tercero en la clasificación mundial, he's ranked third in the world
(acción) qualification: la atleta española no ha conseguido su clasificación, the Spanish athlete has not qualified
' clasificación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encabezar
- escala
- juvenil
- cabeza
- descender
- escalar
- fase
- frente
- ocupar
- prueba
- puesto
English:
classification
- filing
- rating
- table
- preliminary
- qualification

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clasificación nf

1. [ordenación] classification

Comp
Econ clasificación de solvencia credit rating
2. [de animal, planta] classification

3. [de película] classification

4. Dep [lista] [en liga] (league) Br table o US standings;
[en carrera, torneo] classification;
encabezar la clasificación [en liga] to be at the top of the league;
[en carrera, torneo] to lead the classification
Comp
clasificación combinada combined event;
clasificación por equipos team classification;

clasificación general (general) classification;

clasificación de la regularidad points classification

5. Dep [para competición] qualification;

no consiguieron lograr la clasificación para las semifinales they didn't manage to qualify for the semifinals

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clasificación

f

1 DEP en competición qualification

2 de liga league table

3

:

hacer la clasificación de los documentos sort the documents out

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clasificación nf, pl - ciones

1) : classification, sorting out

2) : rating

3) calificación: qualification (in competitions)

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clasificación n

1. (en general) classification

la clasificación del reino animal the classification of the animal kingdom

2. (en deporte acción) qualifying

la fase de clasificación de la competición the qualifying stage of the competition

3. (en deporte ranking) ranking

Seles ocupa el primer lugar de la clasificación mundial Seles is first in the world ranking

¿quién es el líder de la clasificación de primera? who is top of the first division?

Spanish-English dictionary > clasificación
47 converger

v.

to converge.

Las colinas confluyen en el sur The hills converge in the south.

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converger

Conjugation model [ PROTEGER], like link=proteger proteger

► verbo intransitivo

1 to converge, come together

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convergir verbo intransitivo (frml)

a) líneas/caminos to converge

todas las miradas convergen sobre nuestro país — all eyes are on our country

b) opiniones

converger en algo — to coincide on something; personas

converger en algo — to concur on something (frml)

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= converge.

Ex. The traditional distinctions between data base management systems and text retrieval systems are becoming blurred as the technologies converge.

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convergir verbo intransitivo (frml)

a) líneas/caminos to converge

todas las miradas convergen sobre nuestro país — all eyes are on our country

b) opiniones

converger en algo — to coincide on something; personas

converger en algo — to concur on something (frml)

* * *

= converge.

Ex: The traditional distinctions between data base management systems and text retrieval systems are becoming blurred as the technologies converge.

* * *

converger [E6 ], convergir [I7 ]

vi

( frml)

1 «líneas/caminos» to converge

todas las miradas convergen en este momento sobre nuestro país at the moment all eyes are on our country

2 «opiniones»: converger EN algo; to coincide ON sth «personas»: converger EN algo; to concur ON sth ( frml)

los dos líderes convergen en su postura de cara al terrorismo the two leaders share the same attitude to terrorism, the two leaders concur on their attitude to terrorism

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converger verbo intransitivo to converge: con el paso de los años sus puntos de vista convergieron, with the passing of years, they have come to share the same points of view
' converger' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
juntarse
English:
converge

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converger vi

1. [líneas, carreteras] to converge (en on);
está donde convergen la autopista y el ferrocarril it's where the motorway and the railway o US railroad meet up o converge

2. [ideas]
nuestras ideas convergen we are very close in our thinking

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converger

v/i, convergir v/i converge (en on)

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converger {15} vi

1) : to converge

2)

converger en : to concur on

Spanish-English dictionary > converger
48 eliminar

v.

to eliminate.

El líquido eliminó las manchas The liquid eliminated the stains.

El mafioso eliminó al testigo The mobster eliminated the witness.

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eliminar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to eliminate, exclude

■ han eliminado el equipo del campeonato they've eliminated the team from the championship

2 (esperanzas, miedos, etc) to get rid of, cast aside

3 familiar (matar) to kill, eliminate

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verb

1) to eliminate

2) remove

3) kill

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1. VT

1) (=hacer desaparecer) [+ mancha, obstáculo] to remove, get rid of; [+ residuos] to dispose of; [+ pobreza] to eliminate, eradicate; [+ posibilidad] to rule out

un detergente que elimina las manchas — a washing powder that removes the stains

debemos eliminar la desigualdad entre los sexos — we must eliminate sexual inequality

eliminar un directorio — (Inform) to remove o delete a directory

2) [+ concursante, deportista] to knock out, eliminate

fueron eliminados de la competición — they were knocked out of o eliminated from the competition

3) euf (=matar) to eliminate, do away with *

4) [+ incógnita] to eliminate

5) (Fisiol) to eliminate

2.

See:

eliminarse

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verbo transitivo

1)

a) < obstáculo> to remove; < párrafo> to delete, remove

b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock out

c) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)

d) < residuos> to dispose of

2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate

3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate

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= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.

Ex. It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.

Ex. The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.

Ex. Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.

Ex. The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.

Ex. With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.

Ex. The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.

Ex. List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.

Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.

Ex. Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.

Ex. In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.

Ex. Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.

Ex. These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.

Ex. He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".

Ex. The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.

Ex. The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.

Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.

Ex. This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.

Ex. It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.

Ex. A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.

Ex. Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.

Ex. Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.

Ex. This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.

Ex. Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.

Ex. Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.

Ex. But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.

Ex. Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.

Ex. 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.

Ex. Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.

Ex. Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.

Ex. Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.

Ex. Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.

Ex. Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.

Ex. There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.

Ex. Meek took her glasses off and twiddled them as her supervisor related the following incident.

Ex. This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.

Ex. In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.

Ex. Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.

Ex. Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.

Ex. Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.

Ex. This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.

Ex. The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.

Ex. There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.

Ex. Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.

Ex. Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.

Ex. The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.

Ex. His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.

Ex. Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.

Ex. It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.

Ex. It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.

Ex. Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.

Ex. This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.

Ex. My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.

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* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.

* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.

* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.

* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.

* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.

* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.

* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.

* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].

* eliminar el sarro = descale.

* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.

* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.

* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.

* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.

* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.

* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.

* eliminar por etapas = phase out.

* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.

* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.

* eliminar puliendo = buff out.

* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.

* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.

* eliminar un error = remove + error.

* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.

* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.

* * *

verbo transitivo

1)

a) < obstáculo> to remove; < párrafo> to delete, remove

b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock out

c) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)

d) < residuos> to dispose of

2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate

3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate

* * *

= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.

Ex: It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.

Ex: The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.

Ex: Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.

Ex: The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.

Ex: With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.

Ex: The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.

Ex: List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.

Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.

Ex: Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.

Ex: In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.

Ex: Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.

Ex: These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.

Ex: He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".

Ex: The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.

Ex: The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.

Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.

Ex: This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.

Ex: It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.

Ex: A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.

Ex: Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.

Ex: Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.

Ex: This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.

Ex: Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.

Ex: Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.

Ex: But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.

Ex: Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.

Ex: 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.

Ex: Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.

Ex: Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.

Ex: Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.

Ex: Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.

Ex: Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.

Ex: There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.

Ex: Meek took her glasses off and twiddled them as her supervisor related the following incident.

Ex: This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.

Ex: In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.

Ex: Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.

Ex: Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.

Ex: Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.

Ex: This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.

Ex: The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.

Ex: There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.

Ex: Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.

Ex: Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.

Ex: The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.

Ex: His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.

Ex: Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.

Ex: It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.

Ex: It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.

Ex: Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.

Ex: This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.

Ex: My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.

* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.

* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.

* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.

* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.

* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.

* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.

* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.

* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].

* eliminar el sarro = descale.

* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.

* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.

* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.

* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.

* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.

* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.

* eliminar por etapas = phase out.

* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.

* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.

* eliminar puliendo = buff out.

* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.

* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.

* eliminar un error = remove + error.

* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.

* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.

* * *

eliminar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 ‹obstáculo› to remove; ‹párrafo› to delete, remove

para eliminar las cucarachas to get rid of o exterminate o kill cockroaches

2 ‹equipo/candidato› to eliminate

fueron eliminados del torneo they were knocked out of o eliminated from the tournament

3 ( euf) (matar) to eliminate ( euph), to get rid of ( euph)

B ‹toxinas/grasas› to eliminate

C ( Mat) ‹incógnita› to eliminate

* * *

eliminar ( conjugate eliminar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹ obstáculo› to remove;

‹ párrafo› to delete, remove
b) ‹ candidato› to eliminate;

(Dep) to eliminate, knock out
c) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)

d) ‹ residuos› to dispose of

e) ‹toxinas/grasas› to eliminate

eliminar verbo transitivo to eliminate
' eliminar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabar
- cortar
- descalificar
- michelín
- quitar
- sonda
- terminar
- tranquilizar
English:
cut out
- debug
- eliminate
- face
- hit list
- knock out
- liquidate
- obliterate
- remove
- weed
- cut
- delete
- do
- knock
- take
- zap

* * *

eliminar vt

1. [en juego, deporte, concurso] to eliminate (de from);
el que menos puntos consiga queda eliminado the person who scores the lowest number of points is eliminated;

lo eliminaron en la segunda ronda he was eliminated o knocked out in the second round

2. [acabar con] [contaminación] to eliminate;
[grasas, toxinas] to eliminate, to get rid of; [residuos] to dispose of; [manchas] to remove, to get rid of; [fronteras, obstáculos] to remove, to eliminate;
eliminó algunos trozos de su discurso he cut out some parts of his speech

3. Mat [incógnita] to eliminate

4. Euf [matar] to eliminate, to get rid of

* * *

eliminar

v/t

1 eliminate

2 desperdicios dispose of

3 INFOR delete

* * *

eliminar vt

1) : to eliminate, to remove

2) : to do in, to kill

* * *

eliminar vb

1. (en general) to eliminate

la policía lo eliminó de la lista de sospechosos the police eliminated him from the list of suspects

2. (manchas) to remove

este detergente elimina todas las manchas this soap powder removes all stains

Spanish-English dictionary > eliminar
49 experimentar

v.

1 to experience.

experimentar frío/calor to feel cold/hot

las temperaturas experimentarán un leve ascenso/descenso we will see a slight rise/fall in temperatures

Se nos operó una transformación We experienced a transformation.

2 to test.

3 to experiment, to test, to noodle around, to test out.

* * *

experimentar

► verbo transitivo

1 (hacer experimentos) to experiment, test

2 (probar) to test, try out

3 (sentir, notar) to experience, feel; (- cambio) to undergo; (- aumento) to show; (- pérdida, derrota) to suffer

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

experimentar una mejoría to improve, make progress

* * *

verb

1) to experiment

2) experience

* * *

1. VT

1) [+ método, producto] to test, try out

el nuevo fármaco está siendo experimentado — the new drug is being tested

2) (=notar) [+ cambio] to experience, go through; [+ pérdida, deterioro] to suffer; [+ aumento] to show; [+ sensación] to feel

las cifras han experimentado un aumento de un 5 por 100 — the figures show an increase of 5%

no experimenté ninguna sensación nueva — I felt no new sensation

el enfermo ha experimentado una ligera mejoría — the patient has improved slightly

2.

VI to experiment ( con with) (en on)

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo

experimentar con algo — to experiment on o with something
2.
experimentar vt

1) ( probar) to try out, experiment with

2)

a) < sensación> to experience, feel; <tristeza/alegría> to feel

b) ( sufrir) < cambio> to undergo

la inflación experimentó un alza — inflation rose

la situación no experimentó variación alguna — there was no change in the situation

ha experimentado una leve mejoría — there's been a slight improvement in his condition

* * *

= experience, experiment, institute + experiments, pass through, suffer, undergo, prototype, mess with, feel, go through.

Ex. If facilities like these are not supported by the data base design, the users of the system will experience slow response times.

Ex. We need not abandon our professional library studies programs, but we must also be willing to experiment with future oriented programs and structures at the same time.

Ex. In an open-planned building designed flexibly to cater for adaptations, the librarian is not inhibited for making changes or instituting experiments.

Ex. The scheme has passed through nineteen editions.

Ex. Since the introduction of computer-based indexing systems alphabetical indexing languages have become more prevalent, and UDC has suffered a reduction in use.

Ex. Syntactic relationships arise from the syntax of the document which is undergoing analysis, and derive solely from literary warrant.

Ex. The electronic book (e-book) is already available commercially in Japan, and a British company is currently prototyping a handwriting recognition notepad.

Ex. Once music is digitized you can filter it, bend it, archive it, rearrange it, remix it, mess with it.

Ex. Public libraries, especially in New York City, are feeling severe budget crunches, because we really haven't been relevant to people and, therefore, nobody uses us = Las bibliotecas públicas, especialmente de la ciudad de Nueva York, están sufriendo graves recortes presupuestarios debido a que la gente no nos ha encontrado necesarios y, por lo tanto, nadie nos utiliza.

Ex. A shock of resistance and antagonism went through Zachary Ponder.

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* experimentar recortes = suffer + cuts.

* experimentar una revolución = enter + a revolution.

* experimentar una subida = experience + rise.

* experimentar una transformación = undergo + transformation.

* experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.

* experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.

* experimentar un cambio = bring about + change, undergo + modification, undergo + change, undergo + transition.

* experimentar un cambio + Adjetivo = take + a + Adjetivo + turn.

* experimentar un crecimiento = experience + growth.

* experimentar un descenso = experience + drop.

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo

experimentar con algo — to experiment on o with something
2.
experimentar vt

1) ( probar) to try out, experiment with

2)

a) < sensación> to experience, feel; <tristeza/alegría> to feel

b) ( sufrir) < cambio> to undergo

la inflación experimentó un alza — inflation rose

la situación no experimentó variación alguna — there was no change in the situation

ha experimentado una leve mejoría — there's been a slight improvement in his condition

* * *

= experience, experiment, institute + experiments, pass through, suffer, undergo, prototype, mess with, feel, go through.

Ex: If facilities like these are not supported by the data base design, the users of the system will experience slow response times.

Ex: We need not abandon our professional library studies programs, but we must also be willing to experiment with future oriented programs and structures at the same time.

Ex: In an open-planned building designed flexibly to cater for adaptations, the librarian is not inhibited for making changes or instituting experiments.

Ex: The scheme has passed through nineteen editions.

Ex: Since the introduction of computer-based indexing systems alphabetical indexing languages have become more prevalent, and UDC has suffered a reduction in use.

Ex: Syntactic relationships arise from the syntax of the document which is undergoing analysis, and derive solely from literary warrant.

Ex: The electronic book (e-book) is already available commercially in Japan, and a British company is currently prototyping a handwriting recognition notepad.

Ex: Once music is digitized you can filter it, bend it, archive it, rearrange it, remix it, mess with it.

Ex: Public libraries, especially in New York City, are feeling severe budget crunches, because we really haven't been relevant to people and, therefore, nobody uses us = Las bibliotecas públicas, especialmente de la ciudad de Nueva York, están sufriendo graves recortes presupuestarios debido a que la gente no nos ha encontrado necesarios y, por lo tanto, nadie nos utiliza.

Ex: A shock of resistance and antagonism went through Zachary Ponder.

* experimentar recortes = suffer + cuts.

* experimentar una revolución = enter + a revolution.

* experimentar una subida = experience + rise.

* experimentar una transformación = undergo + transformation.

* experimentar un aumento = experience + rise.

* experimentar un aumento vertiginoso = experience + explosion.

* experimentar un cambio = bring about + change, undergo + modification, undergo + change, undergo + transition.

* experimentar un cambio + Adjetivo = take + a + Adjetivo + turn.

* experimentar un crecimiento = experience + growth.

* experimentar un descenso = experience + drop.

* * *

experimentar [A1 ]

vi

experimentar CON algo to experiment ON sth, carry out experiments ON sth

■ experimentar

vt

A (probar) to try out, experiment with

B

1 ‹sensación› to experience, feel; ‹tristeza/alegría› to feel

2 (sufrir) ‹cambio› to undergo

la inflación ha experimentado un descenso/alza de tres puntos inflation has dropped/risen three points

su estado ha experimentado una ligera mejoría his condition has improved slightly, his condition has shown o undergone a slight improvement

experimentaron serias dificultades they experienced o suffered o had serious difficulties

la situación no ha experimentado variación alguna there has been no change in the situation

* * *

experimentar ( conjugate experimentar) verbo intransitivo experimentar con algo to experiment on o with sth
verbo transitivo
a) ‹ sensación› to experience, feel;

‹tristeza/alegría› to feel
b) ( sufrir) ‹ cambio› to undergo;

◊ ha experimentado una leve mejoría there's been a slight improvement in his condition

experimentar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una sensación) to experience, feel: cuando la cuerda se rompió, experimentó un miedo abrumador, when the rope broke, he felt overwhelming fear
2 (un cambio) to undergo
Med experimentar una mejora, to improve
II verbo intransitivo (hacer experimentos) to experiment [con, with]
' experimentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pasar
English:
experience
- experiment
- get off on
- go through
- undergo
- drop
- grow

* * *

experimentar

♦ vt

1. [sensación, sentimiento, efecto] to experience;

experimentar frío/calor to feel cold/hot;

experimenté una gran tristeza I felt a great sadness

2. [derrota, pérdidas] to suffer;
[cambios, empeoramiento] to undergo, to suffer; [mejoría] to undergo, to experience;
las temperaturas experimentarán un leve ascenso/descenso we will see a slight rise/fall in temperatures

3. [probar] to test;
[hacer experimentos con] to experiment with o on
♦ vi

experimentar con to experiment with o on

* * *

experimentar

I v/t try out, experiment with

II v/i experiment ( con on)

* * *

experimentar vi

: to experiment

experimentar vt

1) : to experiment with, to test out

2) : to experience

* * *

experimentar vb

1. (hacer experimentos) to experiment

los científicos experimentan con animales scientists experiment on animals

2. (probar) to test

están experimentando una nueva vacuna they're testing a new vaccine

3. (sentir) to feel [pt. & pp. felt]

experimentó una gran alegría she felt very happy

4. (sufrir un cambio) to undergo [pt. underwent; pp. undergone]

esta ciudad ha experimentado grandes cambios this city has undergone many changes

Spanish-English dictionary > experimentar
50 igualar

v.

1 to make equal, to equalize (hacer igual).

igualar algo a o con to equate something with

El aparato iguala los tonos The machine equalizes the tones.

2 to be equal to (person).

nadie la iguala en generosidad nobody is as generous as she is

3 to level (terreno).

4 to equal, to equate, to be equal to, to match.

Su energía iguala a su insistencia Her energy equals her insistence.

5 to amount to.

Eso iguala a un millón That amounts to a million.

* * *

igualar

► verbo transitivo

1 to make equal

■ ambas delegaciones han logrado finalmente igualar sus posturas the two delegations have managed to iron out their differences

■ tendremos que igualar los precios a los de la competencia we'll have to bring our prices into line with those of our competitors

■ se ha llegado a un nivel de progreso nunca antes igualado progress has reached previously unattained levels

2 (allanar) to level; (pulir) to smooth

3 (comparar) to match

■ no hay nadie que lo iguale nobody can match him, he has no equal

4 DEPORTE (partido) to draw; (tanteo) to equalize

► verbo pronominal igualarse

1 (ser iguales) to be equal

2 (compararse) to be compared

* * *

verb

1) to equal

2) level

3) tie

* * *

1. VT

1) (=hacer igual)

a) [+ cantidades, sueldos] to make equal, make the same; [+ resultado] to equal

a final de año nos igualarán el sueldo a todos — at the end of the year they are going to make all our salaries equal o the same

ha conseguido igualar el número de partidos ganados — she has managed to win the same number of matches

conseguimos igualar el número de votos — we managed to equal the number of votes

• igualar algo a o con algo — to make sth the same as sth

han igualado mi sueldo al vuestro — they've put us on the same salary, they've made my salary the same as yours

si igualamos la x a 2 — if x is equal to 2

b) (Dep) [+ marca, récord] to equal

a los tres minutos el equipo visitante igualó el marcador — three minutes later, the away team scored the equalizer o equalized

• igualar el partido — to draw the match, equalize

• igualar a puntos a o con algn — to be level on points with sb

2) [+ suelo, superficie] to level, level off

quiero que me iguales el flequillo — can you just even up the fringe?

• igualar algo con algo — to make sth level with sth

3) (=poner al mismo nivel) [+ precios] to match, equal; [+ derechos, fuerzas] to place on an equal footing

el museo ha igualado el precio ofrecido por el coleccionista — the museum has matched o equalled the price offered by the collector

la constitución iguala los derechos de todos los ciudadanos — the constitution grants equal rights to all citizens

• igualar a algn en belleza — to match sb's beauty

nadie le igualaba en sabiduría — there was none as wise as he

a final de curso consiguió igualar a su hermano en las notas — at the end of the year she managed to get the same marks as her brother

4) (Com) [+ venta] to agree upon

2. VI

1) (=ser igual)

• igualar con algo — to match sth

el bolso iguala con los zapatos — the handbag matches the shoes

• igualar en belleza — to be equally beautiful

igualan en número de representantes — they have the same number o an equal number of representatives

2) (Dep) (=empatar) to score the equalizer, equalize

3) (Com) to come to an agreement

4) CAm, Méx * to be too familiar, be cheeky *

3.

See:

igualarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( nivelar) <superficie/terreno> to level, level off; <flequillo/dobladillo> to even up, make... straight

b) < salarios> to make... equal o the same

igualar algo con or a algo — to make something the same as something

ha sido igualada a Juana de Arco — she has been likened to Joan of Arc

2)

a) <éxito/récord> to equal, match

nadie puede igualar nuestros precios — unbeatable prices!

b) (Dep)

Pérez igualó el marcador — Pérez scored the equalizer
2.
igualarse v pron

no existe otro que se le iguale — he has no equal

igualarse a or con algo — to match o equal something

* * *

= equal, equate (with/to), level, place + Nombre + on the same footing as, equalise [equalize, -USA].

Ex. Wilson charge a flat one-time fee for backfiles of each data base which equals a one-year subscription to that file.

Ex. These new symbols can be equated with the symbols 'x' and 'xx' that are used currently in many authority listings to convey the same meaning.

Ex. Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.

Ex. The programme promotes the true integration of librarians into clinical teams and places them on the same footing as case workers, nutritionists and pharmacists.

Ex. This portal aims to equalize access to education and help people in developing countries improve their chances for a better life.

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* igualar a = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* igualar las condiciones para todos = level + the playing field.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( nivelar) <superficie/terreno> to level, level off; <flequillo/dobladillo> to even up, make... straight

b) < salarios> to make... equal o the same

igualar algo con or a algo — to make something the same as something

ha sido igualada a Juana de Arco — she has been likened to Joan of Arc

2)

a) <éxito/récord> to equal, match

nadie puede igualar nuestros precios — unbeatable prices!

b) (Dep)

Pérez igualó el marcador — Pérez scored the equalizer
2.
igualarse v pron

no existe otro que se le iguale — he has no equal

igualarse a or con algo — to match o equal something

* * *

= equal, equate (with/to), level, place + Nombre + on the same footing as, equalise [equalize, -USA].

Ex: Wilson charge a flat one-time fee for backfiles of each data base which equals a one-year subscription to that file.

Ex: These new symbols can be equated with the symbols 'x' and 'xx' that are used currently in many authority listings to convey the same meaning.

Ex: Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.

Ex: The programme promotes the true integration of librarians into clinical teams and places them on the same footing as case workers, nutritionists and pharmacists.

Ex: This portal aims to equalize access to education and help people in developing countries improve their chances for a better life.

* igualar a = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* igualar las condiciones para todos = level + the playing field.

* * *

igualar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (nivelar) ‹superficie/terreno› to level, level off; ‹flequillo/dobladillo› to even up, make … straight

¿puedes igualarme las puntas? could you tidy up o even up o trim the ends for me?

2 ‹salarios› to make … equal o the same igualar algo CONor A algo to make sth the same AS sth

si igualamos la ecuación a cero if we make the equation equal zero

para igualar fuerzas con sus rivales to put them on an equal footing with their rivals

B

1 ‹éxito/récord/hazaña› to equal, match

[ S ] nadie puede igualar nuestros precios unbeatable prices!, nobody can match our prices!

2 ( Dep):

a los 30 minutos Pérez igualó el marcador in the 30th minute Pérez scored the equalizer o tied the scores o equalized

Ortiz anotó otro gol igualando el marcador a tres Ortiz scored another goal, taking the score to three all o three each o three-three

igualarron a dos goles they drew/tied two goals each

■ igualar

vi

( Dep):

Roca igualó a los tres minutos Roca tied the scores o scored the equalizer three minutes later

los dos equipos igualaron a tres the two teams drew o tied three all o three each o three-three

■ igualarse

v pron

no existe otro que se le iguale there is nobody else to equal him o to match him, he has no equal

igualarse Aor CON algo to match o equal sth

intentarán igualarse con or a las empresas de más éxito they will try to equal o match the most successful companies

* * *

igualar ( conjugate igualar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹superficie/terreno› to level, level off;

‹flequillo/dobladillo› to even up, make … straight
b) ‹ salarios› to make … equal o the same;

igualar algo con or a algo to make sth the same as sth
2 ‹éxito/récord› to equal, match
igualarse verbo pronominal:
◊ nada se le iguala it has no equal, there's nothing like it;

igualarse a or con algo to match o equal sth
igualar verbo transitivo
1 to make equal
2 (una superficie) to level
3 Dep (empatar) to equalize

' igualar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
equiparar
English:
equal
- equalize
- even
- touch
- level
- match

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igualar

♦ vt

1. [hacer igual] to make equal, to equalize;

les han igualado los sueldos they've brought their salaries into line with each other, they've started paying them the same salary;

igualar algo a o [m5] con to equate sth with;

esa acción lo iguala a sus enemigos that act takes him down to his enemies' level;

intentan igualar sus productos a los de la competencia they are trying to match their products to those of their competitors;

todavía no han conseguido igualar su récord her record still hasn't been equalled

2. [persona] to be equal to;

nadie la iguala en generosidad her generosity is unrivalled

3. [terreno] to level;
[superficie] to smooth
4. [hierba, cabello] to trim

5. Dep
igualaron el marcador en el último minuto they equalized in the last minute

♦ vi
Dep to equalize;
igualaron en el último minuto they equalized in the last minute;

igualaron a cero they drew Br nil-nil o US zero-zero

♦ See also the pronominal verb igualarse

* * *

igualar

I v/t

1 precio, marca equal, match;

igualar algo MAT make sth equal (con, a to)

2 ( nivelar) level off

II v/i DEP tie the game, Br

equalize;

igualar a cero tie o Br draw nil-nil

* * *

igualar vt

1) : to equalize

2) : to tie

igualar el marcador: to even the score

* * *

igualar vb

1. (empatar) to equalize

2. (allanar) to level [pt. & pp. levelled]

Spanish-English dictionary > igualar
51 otro

adj.

other, one other, another, every other.

pron.

another one, other, another, every other.

m.

other.

* * *

otro

► adjetivo

1 other, another

■ quiero otro pastel I want another cake

■ eso ya es otra cosa that's different

■ otra vez será some other time

■ el otro día... the other day...

■ otro día venís todos juntos next time you could all come

► pronombre

1 other, another

■ otros others

■ unos te dicen que sí y otros que no you get a different opinion from everyone

■ no hay otro como él he's something else

■ otro que te busca somebody else looking for you

■ otro no lo hubiera hecho not everyone is like that

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

otro de tantos nothing exceptional

otro que tal baila he (she) is just as bad

¡otra! ¡otra! encore!, more!

* * *
1. = otra, adj.
1) other

2) another

•

- otra vez
2. = otra, pron.
1) other one

2) another one

* * *

1. ADJ

1) (=diferente) [en singular] another; [en plural] other

dame otra revista — give me another magazine

necesito otro destornillador más grande — I need a bigger screwdriver

tengo otros planes — I have other plans

no puedo venir ningún otro día — I can't come any other day

¿tiene algún otro modelo? — do you have any other models?

¿hay alguna otra manera de hacerlo? — is there any other way of doing it?

son otros tiempos — times have changed

• de otro modo — otherwise

le pago, de otro modo no lo haría — I'm paying her, otherwise she wouldn't do it

• está en otra parte — it's somewhere else

por otra parte — on the other hand

por otra parte, he de admitir que me gusta — on the other hand, I have to admit I like it

• otro tanto, Juan me insultó y Antonio hizo otro tanto — Juan insulted me and so did Antonio

ayer subió tres puntos y hoy aumentará otro tanto — it went up by three points yesterday and will rise by the same amount today
mundo 1)
2) (=uno más) [en singular, con cifras] another; [en plural] other

¿quieres otra taza de café? — would you like another cup of coffee?

tropezamos con otra nueva dificultad — we came up against yet another difficulty

va a ser otro Hitler — he's going to be a second o another Hitler

luego me enseñó otros trajes — then he showed me some other dresses

después volvió con otros ocho libros — then he came back with another eight books o with eight more books

• otra cosa, me gustaría preguntarle otra cosa — I'd like to ask you something else

¿desea alguna otra cosa? — would you like anything else?

• otra vez — again

3) [en una secuencia temporal]

a) [en el futuro] next

yo me bajé aquí y él en la otra parada — I got off here and he got off at the next stop

se fue y a la otra semana me escribió — * he left and wrote to me the next week

b) [en el pasado] other

me encontré con él el otro día — I met him the other day

2. PRON

1) (=diferente) [en singular] another, another one; [en plural] others

-he perdido mi lápiz -no importa, tengo otro — "I have lost my pencil" - "it doesn't matter, I've got another (one)"

tengo otros en el almacén — I've got some others in the warehouse

todos los países europeos y alguno que otro de África — all the countries in Europe and some from Africa

es más eficaz que ningún otro — it's more efficient than any other one

• el otro — the other one

• lo otro no importa — the rest doesn't matter

2) (=uno más) [en singular] another, another one; [en plural] others

¿quieres otro? — do you want another (one)?

¿me puede enseñar otros? — could you show me some others o more?

se me perdieron y me dieron otros — I lost them, but they gave me some more

¡otra! — [en concierto] encore!; [en bar] (the) same again, please

3) [en una secuencia temporal]

un día sí y otro no — every other day

el jueves que viene no, el otro — a week on Thursday

4) [referido a personas] [en singular] somebody else; [en plural] others

que lo haga otro — let somebody else do it

tomé el sombrero de otro — I took somebody else's hat

parece otra desde que se casó — she's a different person since she got married

como dijo el otro — as somebody o someone said

no fue otro que el obispo — it was none other than the bishop

unos creen que ganará, otros que perderá — some think he'll win, others that he'll lose

no sabe adaptarse a las costumbres de los otros — he doesn't know how to fit in with other people

• uno y otro — both, both of them

unos y otros coinciden en que... — both sides o groups agree that..., they all agree that...

están enamorados el uno del otro — they're in love with each other

- ¡otro que tal!

* * *
I
otra adjetivo

1) ( con carácter adicional) (sing) another; (pl) other; ( con numerales) another

¿puedo comer otro trozo? — can I have another piece?

necesito otros dos kilos — I need another two kilos

prueba otra vez — try again

una y otra vez — time and time again; ver tanto III 2)

2) ( diferente) (sing) another; (pl) other

¿no sabes ninguna otra canción? — don't you know any other songs?

no hay otra forma — there's no other way

probar otros métodos — to try other methods

en otro sitio — somewhere else

en otro momento — some other time

3) ( estableciendo un contraste) other

queda del otro lado de la calle — it's on the other side of the street

- otro mundo

- otro yo

4)

a) (siguiente, contiguo) next

al otro día me llamó — she phoned me the following o (the) next day

b)

el otro día — the other day
II
otra pronombre

1) ( con carácter adicional) (sing) another (one)

¿quieres otro? — would you like another (one)?

otra! — encore!

2) ( diferente)

parece otra — she looks like a different person

no voy a aceptar ningún otro — I won't accept any other

lo dejó por otro — she left him for another man

otros piensan que no es así — others feel that this is not so

3) ( estableciendo un contraste)

la otra es mejor — the other one is better

los otros no están listos — ( hablando - de personas) the others aren't ready; (- de cosas) the others o the other ones aren't ready

todo lo otro va aquí — everything else goes in here

4) (siguiente, contiguo)

un día sí y otro no — every other day

de un día para (el) otro — overnight, from one day to the next

la semana que viene no, la otra — not next week, the week after

uno detrás del otro — one after the other

* * *

= alternate, another, neighbour [neighbor, -USA], other.

Ex. Libraries which are not dependent upon the Library of Congress for cataloging copy are free to use the alternate rule.

Ex. Yet another variable factor is the growing presence of full text data bases.

Ex. In most search statements or document profiles it is possible to designate certain concepts as being more significant than their neighbours.

Ex. Use is still low with c100 requests per year for safety-related information but only c20 other requests.

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* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.

* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.

* además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).

* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.

* alguna que otra vez = from time to time, every once in a while, occasional, every now and then, every now and again.

* algunos lo aman, otros lo odian = love it or loathe it.

* algunos otros + Nombre = various other + Nombre.

* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.

* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.

* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.

* alternar de un estado a otro = toggle.

* aprender el uno del otro = learn from + one another.

* a uno y otro lado de = on either side of.

* cambiar de una vez a otra = change from + time to time.

* cercano uno del otro = in close proximity.

* cerca uno del otro = in close proximity.

* continuar la labor de otros = stand on + the shoulders of giants.

* con una mano delante y otra detrás = penniless, broke, skint.

* cualquier otra cosa = whatever else.

* cualquier otro = you name it.

* de esto, de lo otro y de lo de más allá = about this and that and everything else.

* de esto y de lo otro = about this and that.

* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.

* de la otra manera = the other way (a)round.

* del otro modo = the other way (a)round.

* de otro mundo = unworldly.

* de otros tiempos = of yore.

* de otro tiempo = of yore.

* de parte de otro = on behalf of someone else.

* desde un extremo... al otro = from one end... to the other.

* desproporcionado uno con otro = ill-balanced.

* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one form or another.

* de una lado para otro = on the move, to and fro.

* de una parte a otra = back and forth.

* de una punta a otra = end to end.

* de un + Expresión Temporal + a otro = from one + Expresión Temporal + to the next.

* de un extremo al otro = from the ridiculous to the sublime, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

* de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.

* de un momento a otro = momentarily, at any moment.

* de uno a otro = across.

* de un sitio a otro = back and forth.

* de un sitio para otro = on the move.

* de un tipo u otro = of one kind or another.

* dicho de otro modo = said differently.

* el consejo de otra person = a second opinion.

* el siguiente no, el otro = next but one.

* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.

* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.

* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other extreme.

* en lugar de otro = vicariously.

* en otra categoría = on a different plane.

* en otra escala = on a different plane.

* en otra parte = further afield.

* en otras palabras = which is to say.

* en otro nivel = on a different plane.

* en otro orden de cosas = on another topic, as for, as regards, meanwhile, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.

* en otro sitio = down the road.

* en otros tiempos = in days of yore, in times of yore.

* en otro tiempo = in days of yore, in times of yore.

* entre otras cosas = for one thing, inter alia.

* entre otros = amongst others, among others.

* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.

* estudiante proveniente de otra universidad = transfer student.

* guardar Algo para otra vez = save for + a rainy day.

* hecho el uno para el otro = made for each other.

* inspirado en otros = copycat.

* ir de un sitio a otro = shunt between.

* ir de un sitio para otro = run around.

* la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion.

* lo otro = otherness.

* lo que se gana por un lado se pierde por otro = swings and roundabouts.

* lo que se pierda en una cosa se gana en la otra = what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.

* los otros con los que aparece(n) = neighbours [neighbors, -USA].

* los unos a costa de los otros = at each other's expense.

* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.

* mapa que se inserta en otro documento = inclusion map.

* mirar al otro lado = look + the other way.

* mirar en otra dirección = look + the other way.

* ni lo uno ni lo otro = in-between, betwixt and between.

* ninguna otra persona = no one else.

* ningún otro = no other.

* ni una cosa ni la otra = in-between, betwixt and between.

* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* organismo que actúa en representación de otros = umbrella.

* ¡otra! = encore!.

* otra cara de + Nombre, la = flip side of + Nombre, the.

* otra cara, la = flip side, the.

* otra cosa = something else.

* otra cosa que no sea = anything other than.

* otra persona = somebody else, someone else, somebody else, not me.

* otra posibilidad = as an alternative.

* otra posibilidad es = for what it's worth [FWIW].

* otra posibilidad es que = alternatively.

* otra posibilidad + ser = another possibility + be.

* otra taza de té o café = refill [re-fill].

* otra vez = again, once again, once more, redux.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* otro bueno + Nombre = the next best + Nombre.

* otro ejemplar = additional copy.

* otro + Nombre + más = further + Nombre, yet another + Nombre.

* otro paso más hacia + Posesivo + destrucción = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.

* otros cuantos = several other.

* otros tantos = as many.

* para otra ocasión = for future reference.

* pasar de uno a otro = change back and forth.

* pasar de un sitio a otro = travel.

* pero por otra parte = but then again.

* pero por otro lado = but then again.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* por medio de otro(s) = by proxy.

* por otra parte = on the flip side.

* por otro lado = on the other hand, on the flip side, on another topic, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.

* préstamo para otra persona = proxy borrowing.

* qué otra cosa = what else.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.

* sensación de no ser ni una cosa ni la otra = in-betweenness.

* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.

* ser muy superior a los otros = be way above all the others.

* ser otro cantar = be a different kettle of fish.

* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* ser un momento tan bueno como cualqu = be as good a time as any.

* sin ningún otro motivo = (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* tan bueno como ningún otro = as good as any.

* todos los otros = all of the other.

* tomar otra decisión = decision to the contrary.

* tropezar los unos con los otros = trip over + each other.

* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.

* una noche tras otra = night after night.

* una y otra vez = over and over, repetitively, time after time, time and time again, again and again, over and over again.

* un día sí y otro no = every other day.

* un día sí y otro también = day in and day out.

* un día tras otro = day after day.

* unos con otros = one another.

* unos de otros = one another.

* unos encima de los otros = one on another.

* uno tras otro = one after the other, sequentially, one after another.

* uno u otro = one or another.

* u otros = or what not [whatnot].

* vivir en otro mundo = live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* y además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).

* y otro(s) = et al. (et alii), still (an)other(s).

* * *
I
otra adjetivo

1) ( con carácter adicional) (sing) another; (pl) other; ( con numerales) another

¿puedo comer otro trozo? — can I have another piece?

necesito otros dos kilos — I need another two kilos

prueba otra vez — try again

una y otra vez — time and time again; ver tanto III 2)

2) ( diferente) (sing) another; (pl) other

¿no sabes ninguna otra canción? — don't you know any other songs?

no hay otra forma — there's no other way

probar otros métodos — to try other methods

en otro sitio — somewhere else

en otro momento — some other time

3) ( estableciendo un contraste) other

queda del otro lado de la calle — it's on the other side of the street

- otro mundo

- otro yo

4)

a) (siguiente, contiguo) next

al otro día me llamó — she phoned me the following o (the) next day

b)

el otro día — the other day
II
otra pronombre

1) ( con carácter adicional) (sing) another (one)

¿quieres otro? — would you like another (one)?

otra! — encore!

2) ( diferente)

parece otra — she looks like a different person

no voy a aceptar ningún otro — I won't accept any other

lo dejó por otro — she left him for another man

otros piensan que no es así — others feel that this is not so

3) ( estableciendo un contraste)

la otra es mejor — the other one is better

los otros no están listos — ( hablando - de personas) the others aren't ready; (- de cosas) the others o the other ones aren't ready

todo lo otro va aquí — everything else goes in here

4) (siguiente, contiguo)

un día sí y otro no — every other day

de un día para (el) otro — overnight, from one day to the next

la semana que viene no, la otra — not next week, the week after

uno detrás del otro — one after the other

* * *

= alternate, another, neighbour [neighbor, -USA], other.

Ex: Libraries which are not dependent upon the Library of Congress for cataloging copy are free to use the alternate rule.

Ex: Yet another variable factor is the growing presence of full text data bases.

Ex: In most search statements or document profiles it is possible to designate certain concepts as being more significant than their neighbours.

Ex: Use is still low with c100 requests per year for safety-related information but only c20 other requests.

* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.

* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.

* además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).

* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.

* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.

* alguna que otra vez = from time to time, every once in a while, occasional, every now and then, every now and again.

* algunos lo aman, otros lo odian = love it or loathe it.

* algunos otros + Nombre = various other + Nombre.

* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.

* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.

* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.

* alternar de un estado a otro = toggle.

* aprender el uno del otro = learn from + one another.

* a uno y otro lado de = on either side of.

* cambiar de una vez a otra = change from + time to time.

* cercano uno del otro = in close proximity.

* cerca uno del otro = in close proximity.

* continuar la labor de otros = stand on + the shoulders of giants.

* con una mano delante y otra detrás = penniless, broke, skint.

* cualquier otra cosa = whatever else.

* cualquier otro = you name it.

* de esto, de lo otro y de lo de más allá = about this and that and everything else.

* de esto y de lo otro = about this and that.

* de la otra forma = the other way (a)round.

* de la otra manera = the other way (a)round.

* del otro modo = the other way (a)round.

* de otro mundo = unworldly.

* de otros tiempos = of yore.

* de otro tiempo = of yore.

* de parte de otro = on behalf of someone else.

* desde un extremo... al otro = from one end... to the other.

* desproporcionado uno con otro = ill-balanced.

* de una forma u otra = in some form or other, in one form or another.

* de una lado para otro = on the move, to and fro.

* de una parte a otra = back and forth.

* de una punta a otra = end to end.

* de un + Expresión Temporal + a otro = from one + Expresión Temporal + to the next.

* de un extremo al otro = from the ridiculous to the sublime, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

* de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.

* de un momento a otro = momentarily, at any moment.

* de uno a otro = across.

* de un sitio a otro = back and forth.

* de un sitio para otro = on the move.

* de un tipo u otro = of one kind or another.

* dicho de otro modo = said differently.

* el consejo de otra person = a second opinion.

* el siguiente no, el otro = next but one.

* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.

* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.

* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.

* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.

* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.

* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other extreme.

* en lugar de otro = vicariously.

* en otra categoría = on a different plane.

* en otra escala = on a different plane.

* en otra parte = further afield.

* en otras palabras = which is to say.

* en otro nivel = on a different plane.

* en otro orden de cosas = on another topic, as for, as regards, meanwhile, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.

* en otro sitio = down the road.

* en otros tiempos = in days of yore, in times of yore.

* en otro tiempo = in days of yore, in times of yore.

* entre otras cosas = for one thing, inter alia.

* entre otros = amongst others, among others.

* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.

* estudiante proveniente de otra universidad = transfer student.

* guardar Algo para otra vez = save for + a rainy day.

* hecho el uno para el otro = made for each other.

* inspirado en otros = copycat.

* ir de un sitio a otro = shunt between.

* ir de un sitio para otro = run around.

* la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion.

* lo otro = otherness.

* lo que se gana por un lado se pierde por otro = swings and roundabouts.

* lo que se pierda en una cosa se gana en la otra = what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.

* los otros con los que aparece(n) = neighbours [neighbors, -USA].

* los unos a costa de los otros = at each other's expense.

* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.

* mapa que se inserta en otro documento = inclusion map.

* mirar al otro lado = look + the other way.

* mirar en otra dirección = look + the other way.

* ni lo uno ni lo otro = in-between, betwixt and between.

* ninguna otra persona = no one else.

* ningún otro = no other.

* ni una cosa ni la otra = in-between, betwixt and between.

* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* organismo que actúa en representación de otros = umbrella.

* ¡otra! = encore!.

* otra cara de + Nombre, la = flip side of + Nombre, the.

* otra cara, la = flip side, the.

* otra cosa = something else.

* otra cosa que no sea = anything other than.

* otra persona = somebody else, someone else, somebody else, not me.

* otra posibilidad = as an alternative.

* otra posibilidad es = for what it's worth [FWIW].

* otra posibilidad es que = alternatively.

* otra posibilidad + ser = another possibility + be.

* otra taza de té o café = refill [re-fill].

* otra vez = again, once again, once more, redux.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* otro bueno + Nombre = the next best + Nombre.

* otro ejemplar = additional copy.

* otro + Nombre + más = further + Nombre, yet another + Nombre.

* otro paso más hacia + Posesivo + destrucción = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.

* otros cuantos = several other.

* otros tantos = as many.

* para otra ocasión = for future reference.

* pasar de uno a otro = change back and forth.

* pasar de un sitio a otro = travel.

* pero por otra parte = but then again.

* pero por otro lado = but then again.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* por medio de otro(s) = by proxy.

* por otra parte = on the flip side.

* por otro lado = on the other hand, on the flip side, on another topic, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.

* préstamo para otra persona = proxy borrowing.

* qué otra cosa = what else.

* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.

* sensación de no ser ni una cosa ni la otra = in-betweenness.

* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.

* ser muy superior a los otros = be way above all the others.

* ser otro cantar = be a different kettle of fish.

* ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro = be as good a time as any.

* ser un momento tan bueno como cualqu = be as good a time as any.

* sin ningún otro motivo = (just) for the hell of (doing) it.

* tan bueno como ningún otro = as good as any.

* todos los otros = all of the other.

* tomar otra decisión = decision to the contrary.

* tropezar los unos con los otros = trip over + each other.

* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.

* una noche tras otra = night after night.

* una y otra vez = over and over, repetitively, time after time, time and time again, again and again, over and over again.

* un día sí y otro no = every other day.

* un día sí y otro también = day in and day out.

* un día tras otro = day after day.

* unos con otros = one another.

* unos de otros = one another.

* unos encima de los otros = one on another.

* uno tras otro = one after the other, sequentially, one after another.

* uno u otro = one or another.

* u otros = or what not [whatnot].

* vivir en otro mundo = live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* y además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).

* y otro(s) = et al. (et alii), still (an)other(s).

* * *

otro¹ otra

adjective

[ Grammar notes (Spanish) ]

A (con carácter adicional) ( sing) another; (pl) other; (con numerales) another

¿puedo comer otro trozo? can I have another piece?

tiene otros tres hijos he has another three children, he has three other children

necesito otras cinco libras/otros dos kilos I need another five pounds/two kilos

déjame probar otra vez let me try again

una y otra vez time and time again

otro tanto ver tanto³ pron B. (↑ tanto (3))

B (diferente) ( sing) another; (pl) other

hay otra manera de hacerlo there's another o a different way of doing it

¿puedes venir en otro momento? can you come another o some other time?

¿no sabes ninguna otra canción? don't you know any other songs?, is that the only song you know?

no hay otra forma de aprenderlo there's no other way of learning it o to learn it

decidió probar otros métodos she decided to try other methods

ponlo en otro sitio put it somewhere else

la realidad es muy otra the truth of the matter is very different

C (estableciendo un contraste) other

queda del otro lado de la calle it's on the other side of the street

sus otras compañías his other companies, the rest of his companies

Compuestos:

● otro mundo

masculine:

el otro mundo the next world

ver tb mundo

● otro yo

masculine alter ego, other self

D

1 (siguiente, contiguo) next

al otro día me llamó por teléfono she phoned me the following o (the) next day

se bajó en la otra parada he got off at the next stop

2

el otro día the other day

lo vi el otro día en el club I saw him at the club the other day

otro² otra

pronoun

A (con carácter adicional) ( sing) another, another one

¿quieres otro? would you like another (one)?

¡otra! encore!

B

(diferente): desde que adelgazó parece otra since she lost weight she looks a different person

quiero éste y no voy a aceptar ningún otro this is the one I want and I won't accept any other

la dejó por otra he left her for somebody else o for another woman

otros piensan que no es así others feel that this is not so

C

(estableciendo un contraste): la otra es mejor the other one is better

los otros no están listos (hablando — de personas) the others aren't ready; (— de cosas) the others o the other ones aren't ready

de lo otro, te llamaré luego as for the other matter o business, I'll call you later

todo lo otro va en este cajón everything else goes in this drawer

D

(siguiente, contiguo): un día sí y otro no every other day

de un día para el otro overnight, from one day to the next

la semana que viene no, la otra not next week, the week after

se tomó tres, uno detrás del otro he drank three, one after the other

E

otra que … ( RPl fam): otra que un par de días, les llevó dos semanas a couple of days my foot! o what do you mean a couple of days? it took them two weeks

no vamos a poder ir de vacaciones, otra que viaje a Europa … we won't be going on vacation, never mind o let alone to Europe!

* * *

otro,
◊ otra adjetivo

1 ( con carácter adicional) ( sing) another;
(pl) other;
( con numerales) another;
◊ ¿puedo comer otro trozo? can I have another piece?;

prueba otra vez try again;
una y otra vez time and time again;
ver tanto 2 pronombre 2
2 ( diferente) ( sing) another;
(pl) other;
◊ otra manera de hacerlo another way of doing it;

¿no sabes ninguna otra canción? don't you know any other songs?;
en otro sitio somewhere else;
en otro momento some other time
3 ( estableciendo un contraste) other;
◊ queda del otro lado de la calle it's on the other side of the street

4 (siguiente, contiguo) next;
ver tb
◊ día

■ pronombre
1 ( con carácter adicional) ( sing) another (one);
◊ ¿quieres otro? would you like another (one)?

2 ( diferente):
◊ parece otra she looks like a different person;

no voy a aceptar ningún otro I won't accept any other;
lo cambié por otro I changed it for another one;
¿no tiene otros? have you any other ones?;
otros piensan que no es así others feel that this is not so
3 ( estableciendo un contraste):
◊ los otros no están listos ( hablando — de personas) the others aren't ready;

(— de cosas) the others o the other ones aren't ready
4 (siguiente, contiguo):
◊ la semana que viene no, la otra not next week, the week after;

uno detrás del otro one after the other
otro,-a
I adj indef
1 (adicional, añadido) another: había otra muñeca, there was another doll
(distinto, diferente) no veo otra solución, I can see no other solution
otras veces es más amable, other times he's nicer
2 (con artículo definido) other: la otra hermana es rubia, the other sister is blonde
el otro día no pude llamarte, I couldn't phone you the other day
II pron indef
1 (adicional, extra) another (one): me tomaría otra, I'll have another one
(distinto, diferente) no quiero otra, I don't want any other one
unos ganan y otros pierden, some win, others lose
lo confundí con otro, I mistook him for somebody else
2 (con artículo definido) (sing) the other (one)
(pl) (personas, cosas) the others, the other ones
Another se emplea con sustantivos en singular y (any) other con sustantivos en plural: No tengo otro. I haven't got another. No tengo otros. I haven't got any others. Si, además, quieres añadir un número, emplearemos another o more: Quiero otros tres pasteles. I want another three cakes o I want three more cakes.
' otro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abajo
- alguna
- alguno
- ancha
- ancho
- apestosa
- apestoso
- bailar
- bando
- beneficio
- cambiar
- cantar
- cascar
- collado
- comunicar
- contraria
- contrario
- dejar
- día
- dicha
- dicho
- embestir
- encargo
- enfadarse
- enjabonar
- espíritu
- gallo
- grosor
- hacer
- harina
- jueves
- lado
- llevarse
- lo
- marcar
- más
- mí
- mismamente
- momento
- mundo
- nada
- nadie
- ninguna
- ninguno
- no
- nunca
- oído
- otra
- pasar
- preferir
English:
about
- across
- affair
- after
- alien
- another
- apart
- approach
- astir
- blind
- breadth
- bygone
- chain-smoke
- cloud cuckoo land
- connect
- cop
- copycat
- cross
- dash
- die off
- disturbing
- dribble
- each
- ear
- else
- elsewhere
- escape
- far
- flip side
- foreign
- further
- get on to
- get onto
- hand
- home
- hot
- interfere
- marmalade
- minute
- miss
- mix up
- more
- neither
- new
- nutty
- object
- odd
- one
- other
- otherwise

* * *

otro, -a

♦ adj

1. [distinto] another;

otros/otras other;

otro chico another boy;

el otro chico the other boy;

(los) otros chicos (the) other boys;

¿conoces otro sitio donde podamos ir? do you know anywhere else we could go?;

no hay otra impresora como ésta there's no other printer quite like this one;

dame otra cosa, no quiero agua could I have something else? I don't feel like water;

no hace otra cosa que llorar she does nothing but cry;

el otro día [pasado] the other day;

al otro año volvimos a Acapulco [año siguiente] we returned to Acapulco the following year;

otros pocos/muchos votaron a favor a few/several of the others voted in favour

2. [nuevo] another;

estamos ante otro Dalí this is another Dali;

otros tres goles another three goals;

vendrán otros dos amigos another two friends will come;

yo hubiera hecho otro tanto I would have done just the same;

otra vez again

♦ pron

another (one);

el otro the other one;

otros/otras others;

los otros/las otras the others;

¿nos tomamos otra? shall we have another (one)?;

dame otro give me another (one);

sé que sales con otra I know you're seeing another woman o someone else;

¡pareces otro! you look like a completely different person!;

mientras uno baila, el otro canta while one of them dances, the other sings;

la semana que viene no, la otra the week after next;

los perros se mordían el uno al otro the dogs were biting each other;

nos ayudamos los unos a los otros we all help each other o one another;

algún otro quedará there's bound to be a couple left;

ningún otro corre tanto como él no one runs as fast as he does;

su calidad de impresión es mejor que ninguna otra it prints better than anything else;

yo no lo hice, fue otro it wasn't me, it was somebody else;

otro habría abandonado, pero no él anyone else would have given up, but not him;

la razón no es otra que la falta de medios the reason is quite simply a lack of resources;

pónganos otra de lo mismo (the) same again, please;

¡hasta otra! I'll see you when I see you, see you again some time;

¡otra! [en conciertos] encore!, more!;

Comp

otro que tal (baila): el padre era un mujeriego y el hijo es otro que tal (baila) the father was a womanizer and his son's a chip off the old block;

Comp

¡otro que tal!, ¡es que no paran de preguntar! there goes another one! they never stop asking questions!;

Comp
Am
¡otra que!: ¡otra que 20 años, debe tener como 25! what do you mean, 20? he must be about 25!;

Comp
Am
no hay o [m5] me queda otra I've got no choice o alternative

* * *

otro

I adj

1 ( diferente) another;

otros other;

ser muy otro be very different

2 ( adicional)

:

otros dos libros another two books

3 con el, la other

II pron

1 ( adicional) another (one)

2 ( persona distinta) someone o

somebody else;

fue otro, no fui yo it wasn’t me, it was someone else

3 ( cosa distinta) another one, a different one;

otros others;

entre otros among others

4 siguiente

:

¡hasta otra! see you soon

III pron recíproco

:

amarse el uno al otro love one another, love each other

* * *

otro, otra adj

1) : other

2) : another

en otro juego, ellos ganaron: in another game, they won

3)

otra vez : again

4)

de otra manera : otherwise

5)

otra parte : elsewhere

6)

en otro tiempo : once, formerly

otro, otra pron

1) : another one

dame otro: give me another

2) : other one

el uno o el otro: one or the other

3)

los otros, las otras : the others, the rest

me dio una y se quedó con las otras: he gave me one and kept the rest

* * *

otro¹ adj

1. (con sustantivos en plural) other

jugaba con los otros chicos he was playing with the other boys

2. (con sustantivos en singular) another

¿quieres otra galleta? would you like another biscuit?

Cuando otro va precedido de un determinante o adjetivo posesivo o demostrativo, no se usa another sino other

el otro día the other day

mi otra hermana my other sister

a otro sitio somewhere else

otra vez again

otro² pron

1. (en singular) another / another one

tiene un coche para la ciudad y otro para el campo he's got one car for the city and another for the country

¿tienes otro? have you got another one?

2. (con el artículo definido) other one

este dibujo no está mal, pero el otro es mucho mejor this drawing isn't bad, but the other one is much better

3. (en plural) others

los otros nos están esperando the others are waiting for us

te regalo los otros you can have the others

Spanish-English dictionary > otro
52 principal

adj.

1 main, principal.

lo principal es… the main thing is…

puerta principal front door

2 chief, big-league, blue-chip, boss.

m.

first floor (British), second floor (United States) (plant).

* * *

principal

► adjetivo

1 main, chief

■ lo principal es que duerma bien the main thing is that he sleeps well

► nombre masculino

1 (piso) first floor, US second floor

* * *

adj.

1) principal

2) main

3) foremost

4) major

* * *

1. ADJ

1) (=más importante) [gen] principal, main; [crítico, adversario] foremost; [piso] first, second (EEUU)

interpreta el papel principal — she plays the leading role

lo principal es que el problema se ha solucionado — the main thing is the problem has been solved

2) [persona, autoridad] illustrious

2. SM

1) (=persona) head, chief, principal

2) (Econ) principal, capital

3) (Teat) dress circle

4) (=piso) first floor, second floor (EEUU)

* * *
I
adjetivo <entrada/carretera/calle> main

el papel principal — the main part o leading role

el personaje principal — the main character

lo principal es que... — the main thing is that...

lo principal es la salud — there's nothing more important than your health
II
masculino

a) (Fin) principal, capital

b) (en teatro, cine) dress circle, mezzanine (AmE)

* * *

= capital, chief, dominant, essential, foremost, leading, main, major, primary, principal, top, key, lead, premier, overriding, prime, staple, number one, top-of-mind, cardinal, master.

Ex. Following internal discussion, it was agreed that a new library should be given the University's top priority in any forthcoming capital building project.

Ex. This section reviews the chief factors that must be taken into account in selecting an appropriate software package.

Ex. English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.

Ex. The preceding chapter has introduced the essential characteristics of bibliographic descriptions.

Ex. Foremost among those recommendations was one pertaining to the development of a UNIMARC format for authorities.

Ex. In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.

Ex. The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.

Ex. This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.

Ex. The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).

Ex. If responsibility is shared between mor than three persons or corporate bodies (and no principal author is indicated), then entry is made under the title.

Ex. ISI's indexes let you locate research in the world's top journals by citation, title word, author, institution, or journal.

Ex. This meeting brought together representatives of the key organizations in the community.

Ex. The United Nations declared 1990 as International Literacy Year (ILY) with Unesco designated as the lead agency for ILY.

Ex. It is the country's premier research library for the natural sciences, engineering, technology and industrial property.

Ex. Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.

Ex. For instance, my sporting goods store is on the ground level and to the right -- prime mall location.

Ex. UK libraries and the BBC Continuing Education have the same staple customer group.

Ex. Eyestrain is the number one complaint of computer users.

Ex. Computer security is a top-of-mind subject for both IT managers and their corporate bosses.

Ex. To underestimate your enemy is committing the cardinal mistake and often the last you'll make!.

Ex. The great significance of a fully developed network will be that it will relieve libraries of the necessity of maintaining their own copies of the master data base.

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* actividad principal = core activity.

* actor principal = lead character, leading man.

* actor principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* administrador principal = top administrator.

* apartarse de los caminos principales = go + off-road.

* asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.

* calle principal, la = high street, the, main street, the.

* carretera principal = major road.

* comida principal = main meal.

* consejero principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.

* director principal = senior director.

* dormitorio principal = master bedroom, master suite.

* el principal = the number one.

* en la corriente principal de = in the mainstream of.

* en la tendencia principal de = in the mainstream of.

* frase que recoge el tema principal del artículo = topic sentence.

* fuente principal de información = chief source of information.

* guía principal = guiding principle.

* la cosa principal = the number one thing.

* la parte principal de = the bulk of.

* motivo principal = prime cause.

* papel principal = title role.

* parte principal del texto = meat of the text.

* personaje principal = lead character.

* personaje principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* plato principal = entrée, main entrée.

* ponencia principal = keynote presentation.

* primero y principal = first and foremost.

* principal razón = prime cause.

* principal sospechoso = leading suspect.

* principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* protagonista principal = centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], lead character.

* protagonista principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* recurso principal = primary resource.

* semiprincipal = semi-main.

* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* * *
I
adjetivo <entrada/carretera/calle> main

el papel principal — the main part o leading role

el personaje principal — the main character

lo principal es que... — the main thing is that...

lo principal es la salud — there's nothing more important than your health
II
masculino

a) (Fin) principal, capital

b) (en teatro, cine) dress circle, mezzanine (AmE)

* * *

= capital, chief, dominant, essential, foremost, leading, main, major, primary, principal, top, key, lead, premier, overriding, prime, staple, number one, top-of-mind, cardinal, master.

Ex: Following internal discussion, it was agreed that a new library should be given the University's top priority in any forthcoming capital building project.

Ex: This section reviews the chief factors that must be taken into account in selecting an appropriate software package.

Ex: English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.

Ex: The preceding chapter has introduced the essential characteristics of bibliographic descriptions.

Ex: Foremost among those recommendations was one pertaining to the development of a UNIMARC format for authorities.

Ex: In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.

Ex: The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.

Ex: This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.

Ex: The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).

Ex: If responsibility is shared between mor than three persons or corporate bodies (and no principal author is indicated), then entry is made under the title.

Ex: ISI's indexes let you locate research in the world's top journals by citation, title word, author, institution, or journal.

Ex: This meeting brought together representatives of the key organizations in the community.

Ex: The United Nations declared 1990 as International Literacy Year (ILY) with Unesco designated as the lead agency for ILY.

Ex: It is the country's premier research library for the natural sciences, engineering, technology and industrial property.

Ex: Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.

Ex: For instance, my sporting goods store is on the ground level and to the right -- prime mall location.

Ex: UK libraries and the BBC Continuing Education have the same staple customer group.

Ex: Eyestrain is the number one complaint of computer users.

Ex: Computer security is a top-of-mind subject for both IT managers and their corporate bosses.

Ex: To underestimate your enemy is committing the cardinal mistake and often the last you'll make!.

Ex: The great significance of a fully developed network will be that it will relieve libraries of the necessity of maintaining their own copies of the master data base.

* actividad principal = core activity.

* actor principal = lead character, leading man.

* actor principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* administrador principal = top administrator.

* apartarse de los caminos principales = go + off-road.

* asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.

* calle principal, la = high street, the, main street, the.

* carretera principal = major road.

* comida principal = main meal.

* consejero principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.

* director principal = senior director.

* dormitorio principal = master bedroom, master suite.

* el principal = the number one.

* en la corriente principal de = in the mainstream of.

* en la tendencia principal de = in the mainstream of.

* frase que recoge el tema principal del artículo = topic sentence.

* fuente principal de información = chief source of information.

* guía principal = guiding principle.

* la cosa principal = the number one thing.

* la parte principal de = the bulk of.

* motivo principal = prime cause.

* papel principal = title role.

* parte principal del texto = meat of the text.

* personaje principal = lead character.

* personaje principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* plato principal = entrée, main entrée.

* ponencia principal = keynote presentation.

* primero y principal = first and foremost.

* principal razón = prime cause.

* principal sospechoso = leading suspect.

* principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].

* programa principal = Core Programme.

* protagonista principal = centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], lead character.

* protagonista principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.

* recurso principal = primary resource.

* semiprincipal = semi-main.

* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* * *

principal¹

adjective

‹entrada› main; ‹carretera/calle› main

el papel principal lo hacía Azucena Romero the main part o leading role was played by Azucena Romero

el personaje principal se suicida al final the main character commits suicide at the end

lo principal es que no se hizo daño the main thing is that he didn't hurt himself

lo principal es la salud there's nothing more important than your health

principal²

masculine

1 ( Fin) principal, capital

2 (en un teatro, cine) upper balcony ( AmE), upper circle ( BrE)

* * *

principal adjetivo
main;
‹ papel› leading ( before n);
◊ lo principal es que… the main thing is that…

principal adjetivo main, principal

' principal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
central
- constreñir
- dirección
- director
- directora
- eclipsar
- maestra
- maestro
- mayor
- nudo
- puerta
- requerir
- sita
- sito
- soler
- subdirector
- subdirectora
- mayordomo
- mayoritario
- plato
- portón
- protagonista
English:
already
- anchor
- attraction
- averse
- bed
- body
- bomb
- bread-and-butter
- by
- central
- chief
- dash
- deputy
- dinner
- do
- enjoy
- flagship
- foremost
- head
- high
- high road
- imagine
- irony
- lead
- lead off from
- lead story
- leading
- leading lady
- leading man
- main
- mainland
- mainstay
- master
- mind
- objective
- on
- opposed
- premier
- primary
- prime
- principal
- road
- runaway
- title role
- trunk road
- upstage
- course
- limb
- major
- rat

* * *

principal

♦ adj

1. [más importante] main, principal;

me han dado el papel principal de la obra de teatro I've been given the leading o lead role in the play;

puerta principal front door;

lo principal the main thing

2. [oración] main

♦ nm

1. [piso] Br first floor, US second floor

2. Fin principal

* * *

principal

I adj main, principal;

lo principal the main o most important thing

II m second floor, Br

first floor

* * *

principal adj

1) : main, principal

2) : foremost, leading

principal nm

: capital, principal

* * *

principal¹ adj main

los puntos principales the main points

lo principal the main thing

principal² n first floor

viven en el principal they live on the first floor

Spanish-English dictionary > principal
53 ruptura

f.

1 break (rotura).

2 division, bust-up.

* * *

ruptura

► nombre femenino

1 (rotura) breaking, breakage, break

2 figurado breaking-off, break-up

* * *

SF

1) [de cable, cerco]

tenemos que encontrar el punto de ruptura del cable — we need to find the point where the cable broke

la ofensiva de ruptura del cerco de Sarajevo — the attack to break the siege of Sarajevo

2) (=interrupción) [de pacto, contrato] breaking; [de relaciones, negociaciones] breaking-off

la construcción de la autopista puede llevar a la ruptura del equilibrio ecológico — the construction of the motorway could upset the ecological balance

el incidente causó la ruptura de los lazos políticos entre ambos países — the incident led to the breaking-off of diplomatic ties between the two countries

3) (=disolución) break-up

la ruptura de la unidad familiar — the break-up of the family unit

los motivos de su ruptura matrimonial — the reasons for the break-up of their marriage

la ruptura de la coalición electoral — the break-up of the electoral coalition

4) (=división) split, rupture frm

las diferencias entre ambos líderes pueden provocar una ruptura interna — the differences between the two leaders could cause an internal split o frm a rupture within the party

5) [con el pasado] break

este cambio supone una ruptura con todo lo anterior — this change means a break with everything that went before

6) (Tenis) break

seis puntos de ruptura — six break points

ruptura de servicio — break of service, service break

* * *

femenino

a) ( de relaciones) breaking-off; ( de contrato) breach, breaking; ( de matrimonio) breakup

eso provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas — that led to a break in diplomatic relations

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones — that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

su ruptura con Ernesto — her breakup with Ernesto

esta ruptura con el pasado — this break with the past

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

* * *

= disruption, dislocation, discontinuity, shift away from, breakup [break-up], severance, break, breach, rupture.

Ex. An academic library should be extendible to permit future growth with minimum disruption.

Ex. SDC's ORBIT software is a variation on the ELHILL software used with MEDLINE, so users of that data base can move across to SDC with a minimum of dislocation.

Ex. New strategies have to be invented by libraries to cope with a period of transition and discontinuity.

Ex. This article discusses the effects of changes in the economy on the distribution of work in libraries which indicate a shift away from its female origins.

Ex. This concern will likely increase due to the breakup of the Soviet Union and dispersal of its nuclear arsenal and the growth of global nuclear smuggling rings.

Ex. Examples can be found where exchange of publications remains as the only form of contact after severance of diplomatic and trade relations.

Ex. In terms of the reference process a break in the chain has occurred between the information need and the initial question.

Ex. The key is through controls, which must be built in so that breaches are detected.

Ex. Nosebleeds are caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel called a capillary in the nose.

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* ruptura con el pasado = break with the past, break from the past.

* ruptura de lazos = severing of ties, breaking of ties.

* * *

femenino

a) ( de relaciones) breaking-off; ( de contrato) breach, breaking; ( de matrimonio) breakup

eso provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas — that led to a break in diplomatic relations

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones — that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

su ruptura con Ernesto — her breakup with Ernesto

esta ruptura con el pasado — this break with the past

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

* * *

= disruption, dislocation, discontinuity, shift away from, breakup [break-up], severance, break, breach, rupture.

Ex: An academic library should be extendible to permit future growth with minimum disruption.

Ex: SDC's ORBIT software is a variation on the ELHILL software used with MEDLINE, so users of that data base can move across to SDC with a minimum of dislocation.

Ex: New strategies have to be invented by libraries to cope with a period of transition and discontinuity.

Ex: This article discusses the effects of changes in the economy on the distribution of work in libraries which indicate a shift away from its female origins.

Ex: This concern will likely increase due to the breakup of the Soviet Union and dispersal of its nuclear arsenal and the growth of global nuclear smuggling rings.

Ex: Examples can be found where exchange of publications remains as the only form of contact after severance of diplomatic and trade relations.

Ex: In terms of the reference process a break in the chain has occurred between the information need and the initial question.

Ex: The key is through controls, which must be built in so that breaches are detected.

Ex: Nosebleeds are caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel called a capillary in the nose.

* ruptura con el pasado = break with the past, break from the past.

* ruptura de lazos = severing of ties, breaking of ties.

* * *

ruptura

feminine

1 (de relaciones) breaking-off; (de un contrato) breach, breaking

el incidente provocó la ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas the incident led to a break in o to the breaking-off of diplomatic relations, the incident led to diplomatic relations being broken off

ésa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

una ruptura entre ambas empresas a break o ( frml) rupture between the two companies

la ruptura del contrato traería consecuencias muy graves breaking the contract would have very serious consequences

su ruptura con Ernesto her breakup with Ernesto

tras la ruptura de su matrimonio after the breakup of his marriage

esta ruptura con el pasado this break with the past

2 ( Dep) (en tenis) service break, break of serve

* * *

ruptura sustantivo femenino
a) (de relaciones, negaciones) breaking-off;

( de contrato) breach, breaking;
( de matrimonio) breakup;
(con pasado, tradición) break;
◊ esa fue la causa de la ruptura de las negociaciones that was what caused the negotiations to be broken off

b) (Dep) ( en tenis) service break

ruptura f (de relaciones) breaking-off
(de amistad, matrimonio, etc) break-up
' ruptura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
morbosa
- morboso
English:
breach
- break
- bust-up
- distress
- miserable
- rupture
- split
- bust
- rift
- severance

* * *

ruptura nf
[de relaciones, conversaciones] breaking-off; [de pareja] break-up; [de contrato] breach;
se han lamentado de la ruptura del consenso entre los partidos políticos they have lamented the breakdown of the consensus among the political parties;

acusan al ejército de la ruptura de la tregua they are accusing the army of breaking the truce;

su separación fue una ruptura amistosa they remained friends after breaking up;

su última novela marca una ruptura con su estilo anterior his latest novel marks a break with his previous style

* * *

ruptura

f de relaciones breaking off; de pareja break-up

* * *

ruptura nf

1) : break

2) : breaking, breach (of a contract)

3) : breaking off, breakup

* * *

ruptura n break up

Spanish-English dictionary > ruptura
54 seguido

adj.

continuous, back-to-back, successive, consecutive.

adv.

frequently.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: seguir.

* * *

seguido

► adverbio

1 straight

■ todo seguido straight on, straight ahead

————————

seguido

► participio pasado

1→ link=seguir seguir

► adjetivo

1 (continuo) continuous

2 (consecutivo) consecutive, successive

■ cuatro victorias seguidas four consecutive wins

■ dos días seguidos two days running, two days in a row

3 (en línea recta) straight, direct

► adverbio seguido

1 straight

■ todo seguido straight on, straight ahead

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

de seguida (seguidamente) without a break 2 (enseguida) at once, immediately, right away

en seguida at once, immediately, straight away

■ vete en seguida a casa go home straight away

* * *
1. (f. - seguida)
adj.

1) consecutive

2) straight

•

- en seguida
2. adv.
straight

* * *

1. ADJ

1) [línea] continuous, unbroken

una fila seguida de casas — a row of terraced houses

2)

seguidos: cinco días seguidos — (=ininterrumpidos) five days running, five days in a row

tres blancos seguidos — three bull's-eyes in a row, three consecutive bull's-eyes

llevo dos horas seguidas esperándote — I've been waiting for you for two whole o solid hours

tuvo los niños muy seguidos — she had all her children one after the other

3)

seguido de algo/algn — followed by sth/sb

llegó el ministro seguido de sus colaboradores — the minister arrived, followed by his staff

2. ADV

1) (=directo) straight on

vaya todo seguido — just keep going straight on

continúe por aquí seguido — go straight on past here

2) (=detrás)

ese coche iba primero y seguido el mío — that car was in front and mine was immediately behind it

3) LAm (=a menudo) often

le gusta visitarnos seguido — she likes to visit us often

* * *
I
- da adjetivo consecutive

ha faltado a clase tres días seguidos — she's missed school three days running o three days in a row

lleva dos semanas seguidas con fiebre — she's had a fever for two weeks now

van a dar las dos obras seguidas — the two plays will be performed consecutively

pasaron tres autobuses seguidos — three buses went by one after the other

seguido DE algo/alguien — followed by something/somebody
II
adverbio

1) (recto, sin desviarse) straight on

vaya todo seguido — go straight on o straight ahead

2) (AmL) ( a menudo) often

viene seguido a visitarnos — he often comes to visit us

* * *

= in a row, back-to-back.

Ex. The integrated library systems installed in Canandian libraries are surveyed for the 3rd year in a row.

Ex. The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.

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* acto seguido = thereupon [thereon].

* en seguida = forthwith, thereupon [thereon], promptly.

* seguido de cerca = closely followed, closely monitored.

* todo seguido = continuously, straight ahead, straight on.

* * *
I
- da adjetivo consecutive

ha faltado a clase tres días seguidos — she's missed school three days running o three days in a row

lleva dos semanas seguidas con fiebre — she's had a fever for two weeks now

van a dar las dos obras seguidas — the two plays will be performed consecutively

pasaron tres autobuses seguidos — three buses went by one after the other

seguido DE algo/alguien — followed by something/somebody
II
adverbio

1) (recto, sin desviarse) straight on

vaya todo seguido — go straight on o straight ahead

2) (AmL) ( a menudo) often

viene seguido a visitarnos — he often comes to visit us

* * *

= in a row, back-to-back.

Ex: The integrated library systems installed in Canandian libraries are surveyed for the 3rd year in a row.

Ex: The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.

* acto seguido = thereupon [thereon].

* en seguida = forthwith, thereupon [thereon], promptly.

* seguido de cerca = closely followed, closely monitored.

* todo seguido = continuously, straight ahead, straight on.

* * *

seguido¹ -da

adjective

consecutive

ocurrió en tres visitas seguidas it happened on three consecutive visits

ha faltado a clase tres días seguidos she hasn't been to school for three days, she's missed school three days running o three days in a row

lleva dos semanas seguidas con fiebre she's had a fever for two weeks now

van a dar las dos obras seguidas the two plays will be performed consecutively

pasaron tres autobuses seguidos three buses went by one after the other o in quick succession

le hicieron dos operaciones seguidas he had two operations in quick succession o one right after the other

seguido DE algo/algn followed BY sth/sb

seguido de Barcelona con 27 puntos followed by Barcelona with 27 points

seguido²

adverb

A (recto, sin desviarse) straight on

vaya todo seguido go straight on o straight ahead

B ( AmL) (a menudo) often

últimamente voy más seguido I've been going more often lately

viene seguido a visitarnos he often comes to visit us, he comes to visit us frequently o regularly

* * *

Del verbo seguir: ( conjugate seguir)

seguido es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
seguido
seguir
seguido 1
◊ -da adjetivo

consecutive, in a row;
faltó tres días seguidos she was absent three days running o in a row;
pasaron tres autobuses seguidos three buses went by one after the other;
seguido DE algo/algn followed by sth/sb
seguido 2 adverbio
1 (recto, sin desviarse) straight on;
◊ vaya todo seguido go straight on

2 (AmL) ( a menudo) often
seguir ( conjugate seguir) verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/vehículo/presa› to follow;
◊ camina muy rápido, no la puedo seguido she walks very fast, I can't keep up with her

2 ‹camino/ruta› to follow, go along;
◊ siga esta carretera hasta llegar al puente go along o follow this road as far as the bridge;

la saludé y seguí mi camino I said hello to her and went on (my way);
la enfermedad sigue su curso normal the illness is running its normal course
3
a) ‹instrucciones/consejo/flecha› to follow

b) ‹autor/método/tradición/moda› to follow;

◊ seguido los pasos de algn to follow in sb's footsteps

4
a) ‹trámite/procedimiento› to follow;

‹ tratamiento› to undergo
b) (Educ) ‹ curso› to do, take

5 ‹explicaciones/profesor› to follow;
◊ dicta demasiado rápido, no la puedo seguido she dictates too quickly, I can't keep up

verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( por un camino) to go on;

siga derecho or todo recto keep o go straight on;
◊ sigue por esta calle go on down this street;

seguido de largo (AmL) to go straight past
b)

◊ seguir adelante to carry on;

resolvieron seguido adelante con los planes they decided to go ahead with their plans
c) (Col, Ven) ( entrar):

◊ siga por favor come in, please

2 (en lugar, estado):
◊ ¿tus padres siguen en Ginebra? are your parents still in Geneva?;

espero que sigan todos bien I hope you're all keeping well;
sigue soltera she's still single;
si las cosas siguen así … if things carry on like this …
3 [tareas/buen tiempo/lluvia] to continue;
[ rumores] to persist;
◊ sigo pensando que deberíamos haber ido I still think we ought to have gone;

seguidoé haciéndolo a mi manera I'll go on o carry on doing it my way
4
a) ( venir después):

◊ lee lo que sigue read what comes next;

el capítulo que sigue the next chapter
b) [historia/poema] to continue, go on

seguido,-a
I adjetivo
1 (sin interrupción) continuous: estuvo hablando durante tres horas seguidas, she was talking non-stop for three whole hours
2 (uno tras otro) consecutive: he ido al cine cuatro fines de semana seguidos, I have been to the cinema four weekends in a row
se bebió tres vasos de agua seguidos, she drank three glasses of water one after the other
II seguido adverbio straight
todo seguido, straight on, straight ahead
seguir
I verbo transitivo
1 to follow: ésta es la hermana que me sigue, she's the sister who comes after me
me sigue a todas partes, he follows me wherever I go
me seguía con la mirada, his eyes followed me
2 (comprender) to understand, follow: no soy capaz de seguir el argumento, I can't follow the plot
3 (una ruta, un camino, consejo) to follow
4 (el ritmo, la moda) to keep: no sigues el ritmo, you aren't keeping time
5 (el rastro, las huellas) to track
6 (una actividad) sigue un curso de informática, she's doing a computer course
II verbo intransitivo
1 (continuar) to keep (on), go on: seguiremos mañana, we'll continue tomorrow
siguen casados, they are still married
sigue tirando de la cuerda, keep (on) pulling at the rope ➣ Ver nota en continue y keep 2 (extenderse, llegar hasta) to stretch (out): los sembrados siguen hasta la ribera, the fields stretch down to the river-bank
' seguido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acto
- como
- hasta
- poner
- renglón
- seguida
- en
- estar
- se
- ser
- tal
English:
admit
- afterwards
- appreciate
- averse
- avoid
- catch
- consider
- delay
- deny
- detest
- enjoy
- escape
- expect
- finish
- give up
- hope
- imagine
- intend
- invite
- keep
- look forward to
- love
- manage
- mean
- must
- need
- object
- opposed
- practice
- practise
- promise
- put off
- recollect
- refuse
- risk
- study
- want
- worth
- running
- solid

* * *

seguido, -a

♦ adj

1. [consecutivo] consecutive;

diez años seguidos ten years in a row;

llamó a la puerta cinco veces seguidas she knocked at the door five times;

llegaron los tres seguidos the three of them arrived one after the other

2. [sin interrupción] continuous;

llevan reunidos cuatro horas seguidas they've been in the meeting for four hours without a break o for four solid hours;

ha nevado durante dos semanas seguidas it's been snowing for two weeks solid;

viajaron durante todo el día seguido they travelled the whole day without a break

3. [inmediatamente después]
seguido de followed by;

sopa, seguida de carne soup, followed by meat

♦ adv

1. [sin interrupción] continuously

2. [en línea recta] straight on;

todo seguido straight on o ahead;

por ahí seguido llegarás a la autopista go straight on o ahead and you'll get to the Br motorway o US highway

3. Am [a menudo] often

* * *

seguido

I adj

1 consecutive, successive;

de seguido in a row, one after another

2 ( recto)

:

ir todo seguido go straight on

II adv L.Am.

often, frequently

* * *

seguido adv

1) recto: straight, straight ahead

2) : often, frequently

seguido, -da adj

1) consecutivo: consecutive, successive

tres días seguidos: three days in a row

2) : straight, unbroken

3)

seguido por or

seguido de : followed by

* * *

seguido adj

1. (consecutivo) running / in a row

ha ocurrido cuatro días seguidos it's happened four days running

trabaja seis horas seguidas she works six hours without a break

2. (acompañado) followed

entró el presidente, seguido por el alcalde the president entered, followed by the mayor

en seguida at once / immediately

Spanish-English dictionary > seguido
55 experto

adj.

expert, crafty, deft, masterful.

m.

1 expert, old hand, ace, adept.

2 expert witness.

* * *

experto

► adjetivo

1 expert

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 expert

* * *

(f. - experta)

noun adj.

expert

* * *
experto, -a
1.

ADJ expert

es experta en la materia — she's an expert on the subject

ser experto en hacer algo — to be an expert at doing sth

son expertos en restaurar muebles — they are experts at restoring furniture

eres experto en meterte en líos — you're an expert at getting into trouble

2.

SM / F expert

se dejó asesorar por un experto — he sought the advice of an expert, he sought expert advice

ser un experto en algo — to be an expert on o in sth

experto/a contable — auditor, chartered accountant

experto/a tributario/a — tax expert

* * *
I
- ta adjetivo

es experto en casos de divorcio — he's an expert on divorce cases

mi marido es experto en cocina — my husband is an expert at cooking

experto en + inf — very good at -ing
II
- ta masculino, femenino expert

un experto en física nuclear — an authority o an expert in nuclear physics

Juan es el experto en política — Juan is the expert on politics

* * *
I
- ta adjetivo

es experto en casos de divorcio — he's an expert on divorce cases

mi marido es experto en cocina — my husband is an expert at cooking

experto en + inf — very good at -ing
II
- ta masculino, femenino expert

un experto en física nuclear — an authority o an expert in nuclear physics

Juan es el experto en política — Juan is the expert on politics

* * *

experto¹

¹ = expert, referee, talent, expert witness, pundit, publication referee, techie, peer reviewer, technie, leading expert, hired gun, scholar.

Ex: Standard reference works and experts may be consulted.

Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.

Ex: The company sponsoring the award wants to find out how much can be done in terms of effective public relations and publicity using only local library talent.

Ex: Appearing as an expert witness the librarian proved that, between 1943-55, a librarian following standard library practices of the time could have identified and located literature on the subject of the health effects of exposure to asbestos and the means of controlling dust in the mining and milling of asbestos.

Ex: Neither pundit from the past, nor sage from the schools, neither authorised body nor inspired individual has come forward with a definition acceptable to all practising librarians as theirs and theirs alone, sharply defining them as a group.

Ex: This does not imply that the abstractor becomes a publication referee, trying to second-guess decisions already made by editors.

Ex: The article 'CD-ROMs for techies' profiles CD-ROM based tools providing personal computer technical support.

Ex: All papers undergo blind review by external peer reviewers.

Ex: The information superhighway is more than just a technies' playground.

Ex: Each session will be chaired by a leading expert on the topic.

Ex: Why not get a 'hired gun' who will do the job in the least time and give us the opinion we're looking for?.

Ex: Under 'American scholar' he found editions published beginning, I believe, in the 1880s.

* círculo de expertos = network.

* comité de expertos = professional committee.

* como un experto = expertly.

* consultar con otro experto = get + a second opinion.

* encuentro entre expertos = meeting of (the) minds.

* evaluación por expertos = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.

* evaluación por expertos abierta = open refereeing.

* evaluación por expertos anónima = blind refereeing.

* evaluado por expertos = peer-reviewed, expertly appraised, refereed.

* evaluar por expertos = referee.

* evaluar por expertos doblemente = double referee.

* experto bibliotecario = library expert.

* experto empresarial = industry observer.

* experto en = well versed in.

* experto en conservación = preservationist.

* experto en desactivación de bombas = detonation expert.

* experto en desactivación de explosivos = detonation expert.

* experto en dietética = dietitian [dietician], diet expert.

* experto en informática = computer expert.

* experto en la confección de documentos web = text mark-up expert.

* experto en la materia = subject expert.

* experto en medicina = medical expert.

* experto en nutrición = nutritionist.

* experto en recursos = resource person [resource people -pl.].

* experto en tecnología = technologist.

* experto fiscal = fiscal officer.

* experto jurídico = legal expert.

* expertos, los = experienced, the.

* experto técnico = technical expert.

* grupo de expertos = cadre, brains trust, group of experts, network, think tank.

* panel de expertos = expert panel.

* predicciones de expertos = punditry.

* previsiones de expertos = punditry.

* procedimiento de evaluación por expertos = refereeing procedure.

* pronósticos de expertos = punditry.

* pronunciamientos de expertos = punditry.

* reunión de expertos = expert meeting [experts' meeting].

* revista evaluada por expertos = refereed journal, peer-reviewed journal.

* ser un experto en = be knowledgeable about.

* ser un experto en la materia = know + Posesivo + stuff.

* sin ser evaluado por expertos = unrefereed.

* someter a una evaluación por expertos doble = double referee.

* toma de contacto entre expertos = meeting of (the) minds.

experto²

² = adept, experienced, master, skilled, trained, seasoned, qualified, virtuoso, expert, deft, technically minded.

Ex: The machine is indeed quite adept at creating alternate access points and customized sequences.

Ex: Thus, complex and irrational arrangements can be tolerated, since only relatively experienced staff need to be able to locate items.

Ex: The plot for 99.9 percent represents about the norm for good master typists.

Ex: When used by skilled abstractors this mixture of styles can achieve the maximum transmission of information, within a minimum length.

Ex: The WILSONDISC system appears easier to the trained searcher who can gather a great body of relevant material by using Boolean free text searching.

Ex: At the same time, seasoned librarians are faced with new learning requirements for computer seaching.

Ex: The projections of qualified manpower into the year 2000 are bleak for personnel based industries.

Ex: An enquirer upstaged by a virtuoso parade of knowledge may be unwilling to venture into the limelight again.

Ex: A situation involving the dangerous or apparently dangerous person (perhaps someone reportedly carrying a gun or knife) requires the librarian to summon expert help.

Ex: In this live peformance video, Joan Sutherland's coloratura is as deft as ever.

Ex: The building was without electricity for much of the day as some planned system upgrades were implemented (for the technically minded, some old gubbings were apparently replaced with sleek shiny new ones).

* conocimiento experto = expertise.

* enviar a un asesor experto = refer.

* inexperto = naive [naïve].

* mecanógrafo experto = master typist.

* no experto = non-expert [nonexpert].

* parecido a un sistema experto = expert-type.

* persona no experta = non-scholar.

* ser experto en = be skilled at.

* sistema experto = expert system, knowledge-base system.

* * *

experto¹ -ta

adjective

[ SER]:

es experto en casos de divorcio he's an expert on divorce cases

experto EN + INF very good AT -ING

es experta en manipular a la gente she's very good at manipulating people, she's an expert when it comes to manipulating people

es experto en meter la pata ( hum); he's very good at putting his foot in it ( iro)

experto² -ta

masculine, feminine

expert experto EN algo:

los expertos en explosivos the explosives experts

una experta en la materia an authority o an expert on the subject

mira cómo lo hace, es todo un experto watch how he does it, he's a real expert o he's really good at it

* * *

experto
◊ -ta adjetivo: es experto en casos de divorcio he's an expert on divorce cases;

experto en hacer algo very good at doing sth
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
expert
experto,-a sustantivo masculino y femenino expert [en, at/in]

' experto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
canto
- como
- dictamen
- en
- experta
- interpretación
- preparada
- preparado
- profana
- profano
- autoridad
- entendido
- especialista
- perito
English:
accomplished
- adept
- authority
- connoisseur
- environmentalist
- expert
- master
- no
- oats
- practiced
- practised
- pundit
- purport
- skilled
- have
- profess
- professional
- professionally
- untrained

* * *

experto, -a

♦ adj

expert;

es experta en temas medioambientales she's an expert on environmental matters;

es experto en hacer diabluras he's an expert at getting up to mischief

♦ nm,f

expert;

un experto en electrónica an electronics expert;

déjese aconsejar por un experto seek expert advice;

un comité o [m5] una comisión de expertos a committee of experts;

¿poner pañales? ¡soy todo un experto! changing Br nappies? o US diapers? I'm quite the expert o Br a dab hand!

* * *

experto

I adj expert;

experto en hacer algo expert o very good at doing sth

II m, experta f expert (en on)

* * *

experto, -ta adj & n

: expert

* * *

experto n expert

un experto en música an expert on music / a music expert

Spanish-English dictionary > experto
56 período1

¹ = period, phase, stage, term, chapter, interregnum, span, spell, stint, stretch.

Ex. Library use declines during the June-October period when examinations have finished and the students are on vacation.

Ex. This planning phase involves moving from a vague impression that a thesaurus might be useful to a fairly precise profile for the thesaurus.

Ex. The first stage in the choice of access points must be the definition of an author.

Ex. The board consists of seven members elected by popular ballot for three-year terms.

Ex. The late 18th century heyday of aristocratic libraries was a brief but important chapter in Hungarian library history.

Ex. In American higher education the interregnum between world wars was a time of drift and disappointment.

Ex. The disc held an 18-month span of data from CAB ABSTRACTS.

Ex. The outstanding example is Ian Sillitoe, who started writing seriously only after reading undisturbed during a lengthy spell in hospital.

Ex. Evidence for identification is rarely available, but in a few cases very full printers' records have survived in which individual stints are accounted for.

Ex. After all, who has not felt dog-tired and drained, sometimes for long stretches, at one time or another?.

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* breve período de tiempo = while.

* durante este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* durante largos períodos de tiempo = over long periods of time.

* durante un largo período de tiempo = over a long time scale, over a long period of time, for a long period of time, over a long period.

* durante un período de + Expresión Temporal = over a period of + Expresión Temporal.

* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.

* durante un período de tiempo = for a number of years.

* durante un periodo de tiempo determinado = over a period of time.

* durante un período de tiempo indefinido = over an indefinite period of time, over an indefinite span of time.

* durante un período indefinido = for an indefinite period.

* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.

* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.

* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* en período de = in the throes of.

* en período de desarrollo = in ascendancy.

* en un corto período de tiempo = in a short period of time.

* en un período de = at a time of.

* en un período de transición = in a period of transition.

* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.

* largos períodos de tiempo = long periods of time.

* madre en período de lactancia = nursing mother.

* mujer en período de lactancia = nursing woman.

* pasar por un período de = go through + a period of.

* período bajo = dry spell.

* período culminante = peak period.

* período de baja actividad = dry spell.

* período de calma = lull.

* período de cinco años = five-year period, period of five years.

* período de cobertura = date of coverage, period of coverage.

* período de cultivo = growing season.

* período de descanso = rest time.

* período de descuento por inscripción anticipada = early bird period.

* período de entreguerras, el = interwar period, the.

* período de espera = waiting period.

* período de estancamiento = plateau [plateaux, -pl.].

* período de financiación = funding period.

* periodo de gracia = grace period, time of grace.

* período de inactividad = doldrums.

* período de incubación = incubation period.

* período de la prensa manual, el = hand-press period, the.

* período de la prensa mecánica, el = machine-press period, the.

* período de lluvia = wet spell.

* periodo de mandato = period of office.

* período de mayor demanda = peak time.

* período de McCarthy, el = McCarthy period, the.

* período de observación = observation period.

* período de poca actividad = slack time, slack period, slack activity time.

* período de prácticas = work placement, training attachment.

* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.

* período de prácticas en la industria = industrial placement.

* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.

* período de recortes presupuestarios = budget-slashing times.

* período de reflexión = cooling-off period.

* período de sequía = dry spell.

* período de servicio = tour of duty.

* período de tiempo = amount of time, time, time frame [timeframe], time lapse, time period, time span [time-span], time slot, period of time, date range.

* período de vacaciones = vacation period.

* período de validez = period of validity.

* período de vigencia = time span [time-span].

* período de votación = balloting period.

* período escolar = school days.

* período glacial = ice age.

* periodo histórico = historical period.

* período medieval = mediaeval period [medieval period, -USA], mediaeval times [medieval times, -USA].

* período positivo = bonanza.

* período previo = run-up.

* período previo a la lectura = prereading.

* período seco = dry spell.

* período transitorio = transitional period, transition period.

* período ventajoso = bonanza.

* por un período de tiempo limitado = on a short-term basis.

* préstamo de periodo fijo = fixed date loan period.

* trabajar durante un período de tiempo = serve + stint.

* un período de = a stretch of.

* un período determinado = a frozen moment in time.

* un periodo intenso de = a flurry of.

Spanish-English dictionary > período1
57 vago2

² = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], vague [vaguer -comp., vaguest -sup.], feeble, loose [looser -comp., loosest -sup.], wooly [woolier -comp., wooliest -sup.], indistinct, indistinctive, nebulous.

Ex. The genesis of this brave new world of solid state logic, in which bibliographic data are reduced to phantasmagoria on the faces of cathode-ray tubes (CRT), extends at most only three-quarters of a decade into the dim past.

Ex. This is a rather fuzzy basis for establishing subject headings, but fuzziness is not the guidelines only fault.

Ex. Some of the terms are vague.

Ex. Mearns warns us, 'Recollection is treacherous; it is usually too broad or too narrow for another's use; and what is more serious, it is frequently undependable and worn and feeble'.

Ex. Kast points out that there is a 'rather loose, conglomeration of interests and approaches' in this developing field.

Ex. On the other side, some aspects of the planning study remains wooly.

Ex. The typescript will be fuzzy and indistinct without the smooth, firm surface which the backing sheet offers.

Ex. This research suggests that people are threatened by categorizations that portray them as too distinctive or too indistinctive.

Ex. The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.

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* de manera vaga = hazily.

Spanish-English dictionary > vago2
58 bolsa

f.

1 bag.

bolsa de agua caliente hot-water bottle

bolsa de aire air pocket

bolsa de aseo toilet bag

bolsa de (la) basura bin liner

bolsa de la compra shopping bag

bolsa de deportes holdall, sports bag

bolsa de dormir sleeping bag (Am)

bolsa de mano (piece o item of) hand luggage

bolsa de papel paper bag

bolsa de plástico carrier o plastic bag (en tiendas)

bolsa de pobreza (figurative) deprived area

bolsa de viaje travel bag

2 purse, pocketbook.

¡la bolsa o la vida! your money or your life!

3 pocket (mining).

4 sac (anatomy).

5 pocket. ( Central American Spanish, Mexican Spanish, Perú)

6 handbag (British), purse (United States) (bolso). (Mexican Spanish)

7 Stock Exchange, stock market.

8 prize money.

9 bursa, sac.

* * *

bolsa

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) bag

■ ¿tiene una bolsa de plástico? have you got a plastic bag?

2 (bajo los ojos) bag

3 (beca) grant, scholarship

4 (en prenda) bag

5 (de pobreza, fraude, etc) pocket

6 (para dinero) purse

7 (premio) purse

8 (de canguro etc) pouch

9 ESPAÑOL AMERICANO jacket

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

¡la bolsa o la vida! your money or your life!

bolsa de agua caliente hot-water bottle

bolsa de aguas amniotic sac

bolsa de aire air pocket

bolsa de aseo toilet bag

bolsa de basura rubbish bag, bin liner, US garbage bag

bolsa de deportes sports bag

bolsa de estudios scholarship

bolsa de viaje travelling bag (US traveling bag)

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bolsa

► nombre femenino

1 stock exchange

2 (valores) share prices

■ la bolsa ha subido dos puntos share prices are up two points

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

bolsa de trabajo (en periódico) job section, situations vacant

* * *

noun f.

1) bag

2) pocket

•

- la Bolsa

* * *

SF

1) [para llevar algo] bag

una bolsa de caramelos — a bag of sweets

una bolsa de patatas o LAm papas fritas — a packet o bag of crisps

una bolsa de papel — a paper bag

una bolsa de plástico — a plastic bag

- hacer algo bolsa

le pegaron hasta dejarlo hecho bolsa — they beat him to a pulp

bolsa de agua caliente — hot-water bottle

bolsa de asar — roasting bag

bolsa de asas — carrier bag

bolsa de aseo — toilet bag

bolsa de basura — [para cubo grande] rubbish bag, bin bag, garbage bag (EEUU); [para cubo pequeño] bin liner

bolsa de cultivo — growbag

bolsa de deportes — sports bag

bolsa de hielo — ice-pack

bolsa de la compra — shopping bag

bolsa de mano — overnight bag, travelling bag

bolsa de palos — (Golf) golf bag

bolsa de playa — beach bag

bolsa de tabaco — tobacco pouch

bolsa para el mareo — sickbag

2) Méx [de mujer] handbag

3) (=bolsillo) pocket

4) (Zool) [de canguro] pouch; [de calamar] sac

5) (Anat) [de sangre, pus] build-up

una pequeña bolsa de pus — a small build-up of pus

tenía unas bolsas enormes en los ojos — she had huge bags under her eyes

bolsa de aguas — amniotic sac

ya ha roto la bolsa de aguas — her waters have broken

bolsa escrotal — scrotum

bolsa lacrimal — tear duct

6) (=acumulación) [de gas, personas] pocket

muchos votos procedían de la bolsa de indecisos — many of their votes came from those who were undecided

una enorme bolsa de desempleo — a huge number of unemployed, very high levels of unemployment

bolsa de agua — pocket of water

bolsa de aire — air pocket

bolsa de gas — pocket of gas

bolsa de petróleo — pocket of oil

bolsa de pobreza — pocket of poverty

7) (=arruga) [en papel pintado] bubble

esa blusa te hace bolsas — that blouse goes all baggy o doesn't hang right on you

8) (Econ) (=mercado)

la Bolsa — the Stock Exchange, the Stock Market

perdieron casi todo jugando a la bolsa — they lost almost everything playing the market

las empresas que cotizan en bolsa — quoted o listed companies

sacar una emisión a bolsa — to float an issue on the stock market o exchange

bolsa de cereales — corn exchange

bolsa de divisas — currency market, foreign exchange market

bolsa de empleo — employment office

bolsa de granos — corn exchange

bolsa de la propiedad — property section, property page(s)

bolsa de trabajo — employment exchange

bolsa negra — Chile black market

9) [de dinero]

solo busca engordar la bolsa — all he's trying to do is line his pockets *

¡la bolsa o la vida! — your money or your life!

- no abrir la bolsa

- hacer algo a la bolsa

bolsa de estudios — (study) grant

bolsa de viaje — travel grant

10) (Boxeo) purse

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (para llevar, guardar algo) bag

bolsa de plástico/papel — plastic/paper bag

bolsa de la compra — shopping bag

bolsa de (la) basura — garbage bag (AmE), trash bag (AmE), rubbish bag (BrE), bin liner (BrE)

una bolsa del supermercado — a grocery bag (AmE) o (BrE) carrier bag

bolsa de deportes — sports bag

hacerse bolsa — (CS) zapatos to get ruined; coche to get badly damaged

b) ( envase) bag

una bolsa de patatas fritas — (Esp) a bag of chips (AmE), a packet o bag of crisps (BrE)

a la bolsa — (Chi) at someone else's expense

c) (Méx) ( bolso) handbag, purse (AmE)

d) ( dinero)

la bolsa o la vida! — your money or your life!

- bolsa de agua caliente

- bolsa de dormir

- bolsa del correo

2)

a) ( de marsupial) pouch

b) ( de los testículos) scrotum

c) ( en la cara)

tiene bolsas debajo de los ojos — she has bags under her eyes

d) (Méx) ( bolsillo) pocket

3)

a) (de aire, gas, agua) pocket

b) (zona, agrupación aislada) pocket

bolsas de extranjeros ilegales — pockets o communities of illegal immigrants

4) (Econ, Fin) tb

Bolsa — stock exchange, stock market

jugar a la bolsa — to play the market

se cotizará en bolsa — it will be listed on the stock exchange

sacar a bolsa — to float

- bolsa de empleo

- bolsa de trabajo

- bolsa de valores

- bolsa negra

5) ( beca) grant

bolsa de estudios/de viajes/para libros — study/travel/book grant

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (para llevar, guardar algo) bag

bolsa de plástico/papel — plastic/paper bag

bolsa de la compra — shopping bag

bolsa de (la) basura — garbage bag (AmE), trash bag (AmE), rubbish bag (BrE), bin liner (BrE)

una bolsa del supermercado — a grocery bag (AmE) o (BrE) carrier bag

bolsa de deportes — sports bag

hacerse bolsa — (CS) zapatos to get ruined; coche to get badly damaged

b) ( envase) bag

una bolsa de patatas fritas — (Esp) a bag of chips (AmE), a packet o bag of crisps (BrE)

a la bolsa — (Chi) at someone else's expense

c) (Méx) ( bolso) handbag, purse (AmE)

d) ( dinero)

la bolsa o la vida! — your money or your life!

- bolsa de agua caliente

- bolsa de dormir

- bolsa del correo

2)

a) ( de marsupial) pouch

b) ( de los testículos) scrotum

c) ( en la cara)

tiene bolsas debajo de los ojos — she has bags under her eyes

d) (Méx) ( bolsillo) pocket

3)

a) (de aire, gas, agua) pocket

b) (zona, agrupación aislada) pocket

bolsas de extranjeros ilegales — pockets o communities of illegal immigrants

4) (Econ, Fin) tb

Bolsa — stock exchange, stock market

jugar a la bolsa — to play the market

se cotizará en bolsa — it will be listed on the stock exchange

sacar a bolsa — to float

- bolsa de empleo

- bolsa de trabajo

- bolsa de valores

- bolsa negra

5) ( beca) grant

bolsa de estudios/de viajes/para libros — study/travel/book grant

* * *

bolsa¹

¹ = carryall, bag, soft bag.

Ex: The book 'String Bags and Gender' is a thorough, informative, accessible, and well-written study of the looped carryall common in Papua New Guinea.

Ex: There was a steady flow of people charging out materials, and the checker was inspecting their bags as usual.

Ex: The soft bag also features a handy zipper compartment on the top for storing keys, cell phone, etc.

* artículo de bolsa de aseo = toiletry.

* bolsa de aire = air bag [airbag].

* bolsa de aire caliente = pocket of warm air.

* bolsa de aseo = sponge bag, toiletry bag.

* bolsa de baño = toiletry bag, sponge bag.

* bolsa de basura = bin liner, bin bag, rubbish bag, garbage bag.

* bolsa de comida = box lunch.

* bolsa de control de préstamo = book pocket.

* bolsa de estudios = bursary.

* bolsa de la compra = shopping bag, grocery bag, carrier bag.

* bolsa de mano = flight bag, carryall bag, travelbag, soft bag.

* bolsa de papel = paper carrier, paper bag.

* bolsa de plástico = plastic bag, polybag, polyethylene bag.

* bolsa de viaje = travel grant, travel bursary, travelbag.

* bolsa para cadáveres = body bag.

* bolsa para la compra = shopping bag, carrier bag.

* meter en bolsas = bag.

* patata frita de bolsa = potato chip.

* patatas fritas de bolsa = crisps, potato crisps.

bolsa²

² = stock exchange, stock market, bourse, share market.

Ex: This article reviews the Moody's 5000 Plus data base, of over 5000 companies listed on the New York and American stock exchanges, on CD-ROM.

Ex: This database supplies on-line information on current events, weather, sports, stock markets, health, travel and shopping.

Ex: The Old bourse was completed in 1687 and was the first Baroque building in Leipzig.

Ex: Due to the devastating drop in stock prices and a slump in the share market, share market traders predict a sharp drop in the sale of gold.

* agencia de bolsa = brokerage house.

* agente de bolsa = stockbroker, market trader, stock market trader, share market trader.

* beneficio de bolsa = share dividend.

* bolsa de cambio = stock exchange.

* Bolsa de París = Paris Bourse.

* bolsa de trabajo = labour exchange, job opportunities, employment bureau, employment centre, employment opportunity, job centre, job pool.

* bolsa de valores = stock exchange, stock market, share market.

* Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York = New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

* caída de la bolsa = market crash, stock market crash.

* cotización de bolsa = stock quote.

* desploma de la bolsa = stock market crash.

* desplome de la bolsa = market crash.

* operador de bolsa = trader, market trader, stock market trader, share market trader.

* servidor de bolsa = stock-quote server.

* valores de la bolsa = stock prices, stock market quotations.

* * *

bolsa

feminine

A

1 (para llevar, guardar algo) bag; (grande, de arpillera) (CS) sack

bolsa de plástico/papel plastic/paper bag

bolsa de la compra shopping bag

bolsa de (la) basura garbage bag ( AmE), trash bag ( AmE), rubbish bag ( BrE), bin liner ( BrE)

una bolsa del supermercado a supermarket shopping bag ( AmE) o ( BrE) carrier bag

bolsa de deportes sports bag

bolsa de aseo toilet kit ( AmE) o ( BrE) bag, spongebag ( BrE), washbag ( BrE)

bolsa de gatos ( Chi fam): era una verdadera bolsa de gatos it was sheer chaos, it was a shambles

hacer bolsa (CS fam); ‹zapatos/mueble› to ruin: después de la clase de gimnasia quedé hecha bolsa after the exercise class I was dead o bushed o ( BrE) shattered ( colloq)

la noticia lo dejó hecho bolsa he was shattered by the news

hacerse bolsa ( RPl fam) «zapatos» to get ruined;

«coche» to get beaten up

2 (envase) bag

una bolsa de papas or ( Esp) patatas fritas a bag of chips ( AmE), a packet o bag of crisps ( BrE)

una bolsa entera de azúcar a whole bag of sugar

a la bolsa ( Chi); at someone else's expense

como una bolsa de papas ( AmL): se cayó como una bolsa de papas he went down like a sack of potatoes

se dejó caer en el sillón como una bolsa de papas she flopped heavily into the armchair

este vestido me queda como una bolsa de papas this dress makes me look like a sack of potatoes

3 ( Méx) (bolso) handbag, purse ( AmE)

4 (dinero) money

¡la bolsa o la vida! your money or your life!

aflojar la bolsa ( fam); to put one's hand in one's pocket ( colloq), to get one's wallet out ( colloq)

Compuestos:

● bolsa de agua caliente

hot-water bottle

● bolsa de cultivo

growbag

● bolsa de dormir

( RPl) sleeping bag

● bolsa de hielo

ice pack

● bolsa del correo

( AmL) mailbag, postbag ( BrE)

● bolsa de supervivencia

survival bag

● bolsa térmica

thermal bag

B

1 (de un marsupial) pouch

2 (de los testículos) scrotum

3

(pliegue, arruga): esa camisa te hace bolsas a los lados that shirt bunches up at the sides

tiene bolsas debajo de los ojos she has bags under her eyes

4 ( Méx) (bolsillo) pocket

Compuesto:

bolsa de aguas

amniotic sac ( frml)

rompió la bolsa de aguas her waters broke

C

1 (de aire, gas, agua) pocket

2 (zona, agrupación aislada) pocket

bolsas de extranjeros ilegales pockets o communities of illegal immigrants

D ( Econ, Fin) tb

Bolsa stock exchange, stock market

jugar a la bolsa to play the market

se cotizará en bolsa it will be listed on the stock exchange

la empresa sacará a bolsa el 38% de su capital the company will float 38% of its share capital

Compuestos:

● bolsa de cereales

corn exchange

● bolsa de comercio

commodities exchange

● bolsa de empleo

( Col) employment agency

● bolsa del automóvil

car mart

● bolsa de trabajo

job vacancies and the place where they are advertised

● bolsa de valores

stock exchange, stock market

● bolsa negra

( Chi) black market

E (beca) grant

bolsa de estudios/de viajes/para libros study/travel/book grant

* * *

bolsa sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( en general) bag;

◊ bolsa de plástico/de la compra plastic/shopping bag;

bolsa de (la) basura garbage o trash bag (AmE), rubbish bag o bin liner (BrE);
una bolsa de patatas fritas (Esp) a bag of chips (AmE), a packet o bag of crisps (BrE);
bolsa de agua caliente hot-water bottle
b) (Méx) ( bolso) handbag, purse (AmE)

2
a) ( de marsupial) pouch

b) scrotum

c) (Méx) ( bolsillo) pocket

3 (de aire, gas, agua) pocket
4 (Econ, Fin) tb Bbolsa or bolsa de valores stock exchange, stock market;
◊ jugar a la bolsa to play the market;

se cotizará en bolsa it will be listed on the stock exchange;
bolsa de empleo (Col) employment agency;
bolsa de trabajo job vacancies and place where they are advertised
bolsa 1 sustantivo femenino
1 bag
2 Av bolsa de aire, air bag, air pocket
bolsa de basura, rubbish bag
bolsa de la compra, shopping bag
LAm bolsa de dormir, sleeping bag
bolsa de estudios, educational grant
bolsa de pobreza, pocket of poverty
bolsa de trabajo, labour exchange, employment bureau
bolsa 2 f Fin Stock Exchange: sube la bolsa, the market is rising
cotizar en la bolsa, to be quoted on the stock exchange
' bolsa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agente
- bajar
- corredor
- corredora
- cotizar
- cotización
- entera
- entero
- fuelle
- inversión
- patata
- saca
- bulto
- llevar
- petate
- plaza
English:
air pocket
- airlock
- bag
- bin liner
- broker
- bundle
- bung
- carrier bag
- chip
- collapse
- concise
- crisp
- crisps
- float
- gain
- grip
- holdall
- hot-water bottle
- icepack
- insider dealing
- insider trading
- list
- market
- NYSE
- packet
- paper bag
- plastic bag
- pocket
- polythene bag
- potato chips
- pouch
- public
- quote
- shopping bag
- stock exchange
- stock market
- stockbroker
- stockbroking
- toilet bag
- toolbag
- trading
- water bottle
- air
- binliner
- bulge
- dealer
- fish
- flotation
- garbage
- hand

* * *

bolsa¹ nf

1. [recipiente] bag;

una bolsa de Esp [m5] patatas o Am [m5] papas fritas a bag of Br crisps o US chips

Comp
bolsa de agua caliente hot-water bottle;
bolsa de aire air pocket;

bolsa de aseo toilet bag;

bolsa de (la) basura Br rubbish o US garbage bag;

bolsa de la compra shopping bag;

bolsa de deportes sports bag, esp Br holdall;
Am bolsa de dormir sleeping bag; CSur Fam bolsa de gatos:
la oficina es una bolsa de gatos it's pandemonium in the office;

bolsa de golf golf bag;

bolsa de hielo ice pack;

bolsa de mano (piece o item of) hand luggage;

bolsa de marginación = underprivileged social group o area;
Zool bolsa marsupial pouch;
bolsa del pan = bag hung on outside of door for delivery of fresh bread;

bolsa de papel paper bag;

bolsa de plástico [en tiendas] plastic bag, (plastic) Br carrier o US shopping bag;

bolsa de playa beach bag;

bolsa de pobreza deprived area;

bolsa de viaje travel bag

2. [mercado financiero]
bolsa (de valores) stock exchange, stock market;

ha habido un atentado en la Bolsa de Madrid there has been a terrorist attack on the Madrid Stock Exchange;

la bolsa ha subido/bajado share prices have gone up/down;

jugar a la bolsa to speculate on the stock market

Comp
bolsa alcista bull market;
bolsa bajista bear market;

bolsa de comercio commodity exchange;

bolsa de materias primas commodities exchange;
Chile, Cuba bolsa negra black market;
bolsa de trabajo [en universidad, organización] = list of job vacancies and situations wanted;
[en periódico] Br appointments o US jobs section
3. [bolso] [de dinero] purse, pocketbook;

Comp

¡la bolsa o la vida! your money or your life!;

Comp
Fam
aflojar la bolsa to put one's hands in one's pocket, to fork out;

afloja la bolsa e invítame a una copa fork out and buy me a drink

4. [premio] purse, prize money

5. Educ [beca] bolsa de estudios (study) grant;

bolsa de viaje travel grant

6. Min [de mineral, aire] pocket

7. Anat sac;
[de testículos] scrotum
Comp
bolsa de aguas amniotic sac;
bolsa sinovial synovial bursa

8. [arruga, pliegue] [en ojos] bag;

le están saliendo bolsas debajo de los ojos she's getting bags under her eyes;

esos pantalones te hacen bolsas en la rodilla those trousers are loose at the knee

9. bolsa de pastor [planta] shepherd's purse

10. CAm, Méx, Perú [bolsillo] pocket

11. Méx [bolso] Br handbag, US purse

12. Comp
Chile
de bolsa at someone else's expense;
Fam
hacer bolsa Chile [abusar] to abuse;
RP [destruir] to ruin, Br to knacker; RP Fam
el vaso se cayó al suelo y se hizo bolsa the glass fell to the ground and shattered;
RP Fam
la muerte de su gato lo dejó hecho bolsa he was bummed out o Br gutted about his cat dying

bolsa² adj
Ven Fam
ser bolsa to be a dimwit o Br thicko

* * *

bolsa

f

1 bag

2 COM stock exchange;

salida a bolsa flotation

3 L.Am. ( bolsillo) pocket

4 C.Am., Méx

de mujeres purse, pocketbook, Br

handbag

5 ( dinero)

:

aflojar la bolsa fam fork out fam

6 ANAT

:

bolsas bajo los ojos bags under the eyes

* * *

bolsa nf

1) : bag, sack

2) Mex : pocketbook, purse

3) Mex : pocket

4)

la Bolsa : the stock market, the stock exchange

5)

bolsa de trabajo : employment agency

* * *

bolsa n

1. (en general) bag

¿me das una bolsa de plástico? can I have a plastic bag, please?

2. (de patatas fritas) packet

3. (en economía) stock exchange

bolsa de agua caliente hot water bottle

bolsa de la compra shopping bag

Spanish-English dictionary > bolsa
59 período

m.

1 period, period of time, length of time, time.

2 period, epoch, age.

3 period, menses, menstruation period, menstruation.

4 period, cycle.

5 stage in a process, stadium.

* * *

periodo

► nombre masculino

1 period

* * *

noun m.

period

* * *

periodo masculino

1)

a) ( de tiempo) period

un período de tres meses — a three-month period

b) (Geol, Mat, Fís) period

2) ( menstruación) period

* * *

periodo masculino

1)

a) ( de tiempo) period

un período de tres meses — a three-month period

b) (Geol, Mat, Fís) period

2) ( menstruación) period

* * *

período¹

¹ = period, phase, stage, term, chapter, interregnum, span, spell, stint, stretch.

Ex: Library use declines during the June-October period when examinations have finished and the students are on vacation.

Ex: This planning phase involves moving from a vague impression that a thesaurus might be useful to a fairly precise profile for the thesaurus.

Ex: The first stage in the choice of access points must be the definition of an author.

Ex: The board consists of seven members elected by popular ballot for three-year terms.

Ex: The late 18th century heyday of aristocratic libraries was a brief but important chapter in Hungarian library history.

Ex: In American higher education the interregnum between world wars was a time of drift and disappointment.

Ex: The disc held an 18-month span of data from CAB ABSTRACTS.

Ex: The outstanding example is Ian Sillitoe, who started writing seriously only after reading undisturbed during a lengthy spell in hospital.

Ex: Evidence for identification is rarely available, but in a few cases very full printers' records have survived in which individual stints are accounted for.

Ex: After all, who has not felt dog-tired and drained, sometimes for long stretches, at one time or another?.

* breve período de tiempo = while.

* durante este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* durante largos períodos de tiempo = over long periods of time.

* durante un largo período de tiempo = over a long time scale, over a long period of time, for a long period of time, over a long period.

* durante un período de + Expresión Temporal = over a period of + Expresión Temporal.

* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.

* durante un período de tiempo = for a number of years.

* durante un periodo de tiempo determinado = over a period of time.

* durante un período de tiempo indefinido = over an indefinite period of time, over an indefinite span of time.

* durante un período indefinido = for an indefinite period.

* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.

* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.

* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.

* en período de = in the throes of.

* en período de desarrollo = in ascendancy.

* en un corto período de tiempo = in a short period of time.

* en un período de = at a time of.

* en un período de transición = in a period of transition.

* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.

* largos períodos de tiempo = long periods of time.

* madre en período de lactancia = nursing mother.

* mujer en período de lactancia = nursing woman.

* pasar por un período de = go through + a period of.

* período bajo = dry spell.

* período culminante = peak period.

* período de baja actividad = dry spell.

* período de calma = lull.

* período de cinco años = five-year period, period of five years.

* período de cobertura = date of coverage, period of coverage.

* período de cultivo = growing season.

* período de descanso = rest time.

* período de descuento por inscripción anticipada = early bird period.

* período de entreguerras, el = interwar period, the.

* período de espera = waiting period.

* período de estancamiento = plateau [plateaux, -pl.].

* período de financiación = funding period.

* periodo de gracia = grace period, time of grace.

* período de inactividad = doldrums.

* período de incubación = incubation period.

* período de la prensa manual, el = hand-press period, the.

* período de la prensa mecánica, el = machine-press period, the.

* período de lluvia = wet spell.

* periodo de mandato = period of office.

* período de mayor demanda = peak time.

* período de McCarthy, el = McCarthy period, the.

* período de observación = observation period.

* período de poca actividad = slack time, slack period, slack activity time.

* período de prácticas = work placement, training attachment.

* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.

* período de prácticas en la industria = industrial placement.

* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.

* período de recortes presupuestarios = budget-slashing times.

* período de reflexión = cooling-off period.

* período de sequía = dry spell.

* período de servicio = tour of duty.

* período de tiempo = amount of time, time, time frame [timeframe], time lapse, time period, time span [time-span], time slot, period of time, date range.

* período de vacaciones = vacation period.

* período de validez = period of validity.

* período de vigencia = time span [time-span].

* período de votación = balloting period.

* período escolar = school days.

* período glacial = ice age.

* periodo histórico = historical period.

* período medieval = mediaeval period [medieval period, -USA], mediaeval times [medieval times, -USA].

* período positivo = bonanza.

* período previo = run-up.

* período previo a la lectura = prereading.

* período seco = dry spell.

* período transitorio = transitional period, transition period.

* período ventajoso = bonanza.

* por un período de tiempo limitado = on a short-term basis.

* préstamo de periodo fijo = fixed date loan period.

* trabajar durante un período de tiempo = serve + stint.

* un período de = a stretch of.

* un período determinado = a frozen moment in time.

* un periodo intenso de = a flurry of.

período²

² = period.

Ex: The debate on whether or not a woman can get pregnant during her period has been going on for decades now.

* del período = menstrual.

* * *

período, periodo

masculine

A

1 (de tiempo) period

un período de prueba de tres meses a three-month trial period

el período de entreguerras the period o the time o the years between the wars

2 ( Geol) period

3 ( Mat) period

4 ( Fís) period

Compuestos:

● período de espera

waiting period

● período de semidesintegración

half-life

B (menstruación) period

* * *

Multiple Entries:
periodo
período
período,
◊ periodo sustantivo masculino

period
periodo, período sustantivo masculino
1 (espacio de tiempo) period
2 (menstruación) tener el periodo, to have one's period
periodo, período sustantivo masculino
1 (espacio de tiempo) period
2 (menstruación) tener el periodo, to have one's period

' período' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alquilar
- antigüedad
- clásica
- clásico
- confinamiento
- día
- durante
- edad
- entrada
- entrado
- época
- era
- espacio
- glacial
- mandato
- mediar
- momento
- periodo
- racha
- restaurar
- sementera
- tarde
- trienio
- última
- último
- vida
- abrir
- ampliación
- ampliar
- año
- aprendizaje
- atravesar
- auge
- convocatoria
- de
- detenido
- dividir
- entrar
- entretiempo
- espera
- hora
- infancia
- ir
- lactancia
- reemplazar
- reemplazo
- relajar
- semana
- siglo
- temporada
English:
age
- day
- downtime
- engagement
- for
- lapse
- lead-up
- lean
- live through
- midterm
- out
- pay out
- period
- probation
- residence
- short
- solid
- spell
- spread
- stint
- stretch
- tenancy
- term
- time
- tour
- transition
- trial
- unbroken
- grow
- interim
- life
- lull
- run
- sabbatical

* * *

periodo, período nm

1. [espacio de tiempo] period;

el primer periodo [de partido] the first half

Comp
periodo contable accounting period;
periodo de gestación gestation period;
Com periodo de gracia days of grace;
periodo de incubación incubation period;

periodo de prácticas trial period;

periodo de prueba trial period;
Ind periodo de reflexión [en disputa] cooling-off period;
periodo refractario refractory period;

periodo de transición transition period

2. Mat period

3. Fís period

4. Geol age

Comp
periodo glacial ice age;
periodo interglacial interglacial period

5. [menstruación] period;

estar con el periodo, tener el periodo to be having one's period

6. Ling period

* * *

período, periodo

m period

* * *

período or

periodo nm

: period

* * *

período n period

Spanish-English dictionary > período
60 vago

adj.

1 footloose, errant, roving, shiftless.

2 nebulous, amorphous, formless, shapeless.

3 vague, general, unspecific.

4 rambling, excursive.

f. & m.

1 bum, loafer, deadbeat, good-for-nothing.

2 vagus.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: vagar.

* * *

vago

► adjetivo

1 (impreciso) vague

■ idea vaga vague idea

————————

vago

► adjetivo

1 (vacío) empty; (desocupado) vacant

2 (holgazán) lazy, idle

► nombre masculino,nombre femenino

1 (holgazán) idler, layabout, slacker

2 DERECHO vagrant

■ ley de vagos y maleantes vagrancy act

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

hacer el vago to laze around

* * *
1. (f. - vaga)
adj.

1) idle, lazy

2) vague
2. (f. - vaga)
noun

idler

* * *
vago, -a
1. ADJ

1) (gen) vague; (Arte, Fot) blurred, ill-defined; (=indeterminado) indeterminate

2) [persona] (=perezoso) lazy, slack; (=poco fiable) unreliable; (=ocioso) idle, unemployed

- ser más vago que la chaqueta de un guardia

3) [ojo] lazy; [objeto] idle, unused; [espacio] empty

4) (=errante) roving, wandering

5) †

en vago — [mantenerse] unsteadily; [esforzarse] in vain

dar golpes en vago — to flail about, beat the air

2. SM/ F

1) (=holgazán) idler, lazybones *; (=inútil) useless individual, dead loss

hacer el vago — to loaf around

2) (=vagabundo) tramp, vagrant, bum (EEUU); (=pobre) down-and-out

* * *
I
- ga adjetivo

1) (fam) < persona> lazy, idle

2) <recuerdo/idea> vague, hazy; <contorno/forma> vague, indistinct; < explicación> vague

un vago parecido — a vague resemblance
II
- ga masculino, femenino (fam) layabout, slacker (colloq)

deja ya de hacer el vago — stop lazing around (colloq)

* * *
I
- ga adjetivo

1) (fam) < persona> lazy, idle

2) <recuerdo/idea> vague, hazy; <contorno/forma> vague, indistinct; < explicación> vague

un vago parecido — a vague resemblance
II
- ga masculino, femenino (fam) layabout, slacker (colloq)

deja ya de hacer el vago — stop lazing around (colloq)

* * *

vago¹

¹ = slacker, bum, lazybones, layabout, idler.

Ex: The article is entitled 'No slackers here: SLA's youngest members have the vision and enthusiasm to shape the profession'.

Ex: Although the results provide support for the 'drunken bum' theory of wife beating, they also demythologize the stereotype because alcohol is shown to be far from a necessary or sufficient cause of wife abuse.

Ex: Many see his art as a vocation for lazybones and social misfits.

Ex: There is no evidence that inherited wealth is in itself responsible for turning young people into useless layabouts.

Ex: This magazine prints essays and stories that celebrate the joyful life of an idler.

* persona vaga y mal vestida = slob.

vago²

² = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], vague [vaguer -comp., vaguest -sup.], feeble, loose [looser -comp., loosest -sup.], wooly [woolier -comp., wooliest -sup.], indistinct, indistinctive, nebulous.

Ex: The genesis of this brave new world of solid state logic, in which bibliographic data are reduced to phantasmagoria on the faces of cathode-ray tubes (CRT), extends at most only three-quarters of a decade into the dim past.

Ex: This is a rather fuzzy basis for establishing subject headings, but fuzziness is not the guidelines only fault.

Ex: Some of the terms are vague.

Ex: Mearns warns us, 'Recollection is treacherous; it is usually too broad or too narrow for another's use; and what is more serious, it is frequently undependable and worn and feeble'.

Ex: Kast points out that there is a 'rather loose, conglomeration of interests and approaches' in this developing field.

Ex: On the other side, some aspects of the planning study remains wooly.

Ex: The typescript will be fuzzy and indistinct without the smooth, firm surface which the backing sheet offers.

Ex: This research suggests that people are threatened by categorizations that portray them as too distinctive or too indistinctive.

Ex: The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.

* de manera vaga = hazily.

* * *

vago¹ -ga

adjective

A ( fam); ‹persona› lazy, idle

B ‹recuerdo/idea› vague, hazy; ‹contorno/forma› vague, indistinct

hay un vago parecido entre los dos there is a vague resemblance between them

me dio una explicación muy vaga de lo que había sucedido she gave me a very vague explanation of what had happened, she only explained very vaguely what had happened

tengo la vaga sensación de haberlo visto antes I have a vague feeling I've seen him before

vago² -ga

masculine, feminine

( fam)

layabout, slacker ( colloq)

deja ya de hacer el vago y ponte a trabajar stop lazing around and get some work done ( colloq)

* * *

Del verbo vagar: ( conjugate vagar)

vago es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

vagó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
vagar
vago
vagar ( conjugate vagar) verbo intransitivo
to wander, roam
vago
◊ -ga adjetivo

1 (fam) ‹ persona› lazy, idle
2 ‹recuerdo/idea› vague, hazy;
‹contorno/forma› vague, indistinct;
‹explicación/parecido› vague
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino (fam) layabout, slacker (colloq);
◊ deja ya de hacer el vago stop lazing around (colloq)

vagar vi (ir sin rumbo fijo) to wander, roam: vagamos por la ciudad toda la noche, we wandered around the town all night long
vagaba por el desierto, he was wandering about in the desert
vago,-a
I adjetivo
1 pey (holgazán) lazy
2 (difuso) slight, vague: tiene una vaga idea de lo que ocurrió, he has a vague idea of what happened
II m,f (gandul) layabout
' vago' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
boluda
- boludo
- floja
- flojo
- sambenito
- señorito
- vaga
- hecho
- indeterminado
English:
bone-idle
- dim
- do-nothing
- easy-going
- faint
- hazy
- indistinct
- layabout
- obscure
- screw around
- slack
- slob
- swan about
- swan around
- vague
- work shy
- bum
- wooly

* * *

vago, -a

♦ adj

1. [persona] lazy, idle;

Comp
Fam Hum
ser más vago que la chaqueta de un guardia to be bone-idle

2. [imagen, recuerdo] vague

3. Med
nervio vago vagus nerve

♦ nm,f

lazy person, idler;

ser un vago to be lazy o idle

♦ nm

hacer el vago to laze around

* * *

vago

I adj

1 ( holgazán) lazy;

hacer el vago laze around

2 ( indefinido) vague

II m, vaga f idler, Br

layabout fam

* * *

vago, -ga adj

1) : vague

2) perezoso: lazy, idle

vago, -ga n

1) : idler, loafer

2) vagabundo: vagrant, bum

* * *

vago¹ adj

1. (gandul) lazy [comp. lazier; superl. laziest]

mi hermana es muy vaga my sister is very lazy

2. (impreciso) vague

tengo una vaga idea I've got a vague idea

vago² n lazybones

Spanish-English dictionary > vago

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