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21 consenso
m.1 consensus (acuerdo).2 consent, approval, agreement.* * *1 (acuerdo) consensus2 (consentimiento) consent, assent* * *noun m.* * *SM1) ( esp Pol) consensus2) (=consentimiento) consent* * *masculino consensusllegar a un consenso — to reach agreement o a consensus
por consenso — by general consent o assent
* * *= consensus, meeting of (the) minds.Ex. Efforts are being made in the direction of an international consensus on the definition and treatment of corporate authorship.Ex. Our South American Colleagues will have the opportunity of a lifetime, to experience the vibrance of the meeting of minds, as well as the forging of communities of practice across time zones, distance and linguistic barriers = Nuestros colegas sudamericanos tendrán la oportunidad de su vida de experimentar la vitalidad de este encuentro de expertos así como la creación de lazos profesionales por encima de barreras lingüísticas, de espacio y de tiempo.----* consenso general = general consensus.* crear consenso = forge + consensus.* llegar a un consenso = come to + consensus, reach + consensus.* llegar a un consenso sobre = get + a consensus on.* * *masculino consensusllegar a un consenso — to reach agreement o a consensus
por consenso — by general consent o assent
* * *= consensus, meeting of (the) minds.Ex: Efforts are being made in the direction of an international consensus on the definition and treatment of corporate authorship.
Ex: Our South American Colleagues will have the opportunity of a lifetime, to experience the vibrance of the meeting of minds, as well as the forging of communities of practice across time zones, distance and linguistic barriers = Nuestros colegas sudamericanos tendrán la oportunidad de su vida de experimentar la vitalidad de este encuentro de expertos así como la creación de lazos profesionales por encima de barreras lingüísticas, de espacio y de tiempo.* consenso general = general consensus.* crear consenso = forge + consensus.* llegar a un consenso = come to + consensus, reach + consensus.* llegar a un consenso sobre = get + a consensus on.* * *consensusintentan llegar a un consenso they are trying to reach agreement o a consensustodavía no existe consenso sobre qué es lo óptimo there is still no consensus (of opinion) as to what is bestfue aprobado por consenso it was carried by general consent o assentllegaron a una fórmula de consenso they achieved a formula acceptable to all involvedel proyecto fue sometido a consenso en el parlamento the bill was put to the vote in Parliament* * *
consenso sustantivo masculino
consensus;◊ por consenso by general consent o assent
consenso sustantivo masculino consensus
' consenso' also found in these entries:
English:
aim at
- consensus
- definition
* * *consenso nm1. [acuerdo] consensus;romper el consenso to destroy the consensus;no hay consenso sobre lo que hay que hacer there is no consensus about what should be done;buscan el consenso de todos los participantes they are seeking to achieve a consensus among all the participants2. [consentimiento] consent* * *m consensus;llegar a un consenso reach a consensus* * *consenso nm: consensus -
22 Sócrates
m.Socrates.* * *SM Socrates* * *= Socrates.Ex. Socrates' definition of management as a skill separate from technical knowledge and experience is remarkably close to current understanding of the function.* * *= Socrates.Ex: Socrates' definition of management as a skill separate from technical knowledge and experience is remarkably close to current understanding of the function.
* * *Socrates* * *Sócrates n prSocrates -
23 abundar
v.1 to abound (ser abundante).aquí abundan los camaleones there are lots of chameleons hereEl agua abunda Water abounds.2 to be plenty of, to be a lot of.Abundan los problemas There are plenty of problems.3 to have plenty of, to have a lot of, to have probably a lot of.Me abundan los problemas I have plenty of problems.4 to abound for, to be plentiful for, to abound to.Nos abunda la comida Food abounds for us.* * *1 (haber en cantidad) to abound, be plentiful2 abundar en (tener en cantidad) to be rich in, abound in3 figurado (adherirse) to share, support■ yo abundo en la opinión del ministro I agree with the minister, I share the minister's opinion* * *verbto abound, be plentiful* * *VI1) (=existir en abundancia) to be plentifuleste tipo de cáncer abunda entre personas sedentarias — this type of cancer is very common in o among sedentary people
2) frm (=tener en abundancia)abundar en algo: la zona abunda en gas natural — the area is rich in natural gas, natural gas is plentiful in the area
los periódicos abundan en anglicismos — the newspapers abound in o with anglicisms
3) (=profundizar)abundar en algo — frm to elaborate on sth
4) (=estar de acuerdo)yo abundo en esa opinión — I absolutely o wholeheartedly agree
* * *verbo intransitivo1)a) ( existir en gran número o cantidad) especie/mineral to be abundantb) ( tener mucho)abundar en algo — to abound o be rich in something
el país abunda en recursos naturales — the country abounds o is rich in natural resources
2) ( extenderse al hablar)3) (en una opinión, creencia) (frml)abundo en la opinión de mi colega de que... — I share my colleague's opinion that...
* * *= abound, buzz with.Ex. For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.Ex. The entire USA has begun to buzz with discusions on making this way of doing business the rule rather than the exception of 21st century life.----* abundar en = abound in/with, be rife with, litter (with).* abundar sobre = elaborate on.* polémica + abundar = controversy + rage.* * *verbo intransitivo1)a) ( existir en gran número o cantidad) especie/mineral to be abundantb) ( tener mucho)abundar en algo — to abound o be rich in something
el país abunda en recursos naturales — the country abounds o is rich in natural resources
2) ( extenderse al hablar)3) (en una opinión, creencia) (frml)abundo en la opinión de mi colega de que... — I share my colleague's opinion that...
* * *= abound, buzz with.Ex: For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.
Ex: The entire USA has begun to buzz with discusions on making this way of doing business the rule rather than the exception of 21st century life.* abundar en = abound in/with, be rife with, litter (with).* abundar sobre = elaborate on.* polémica + abundar = controversy + rage.* * *abundar [A1 ]viA1 (existir en gran número o cantidad) to abound, be abundantesta planta abunda en los climas tropicales this plant grows in abundance o abounds in tropical climatesaquí lo que abunda son los problemas there's certainly no shortage of problems herelo que abunda no daña: ya sé que lo he dicho antes, pero lo que abunda no daña I know I've said this before, but there's no harm in repeating it2 (tener mucho) abundar EN algo to be rich IN sthel país abunda en recursos naturales the country is rich in o abounds in natural resourcesla traducción abunda en errores the translation is full of mistakesB (extenderse al hablar) abundar EN algo to go into great detail ABOUT sthabundó en el tema he talked about the subject at great lengthabundó en detalles sobre su viaje she discussed her trip in great detailC (en una opinión) abundar EN algo:los dos partidos abundan en la opinión de que la reforma es insuficiente both parties share the view o agree that the reform does not go far enoughabundo en la opinión de mi colega de que … I share my colleague's opinion that …* * *
abundar ( conjugate abundar) verbo intransitivo
abundar verbo intransitivo
1 (haber o tener en cantidad) to abound, be plentiful: estos montes abundan en caza mayor, there's a plentiful supply of big-game in these mountains
2 (insistir) to go on: no es necesario que abundes más en ello, don't go on about it
' abundar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pulular
English:
abound
* * *abundar vi1. [ser abundante] to abound;aquí abundan los camaleones there are lots of chameleons here;este año abundan las naranjas the oranges have done very well this year2.abundar en [tener en abundancia] to be rich in;la región abunda en recursos naturales the region is rich in natural resources3.abundar en [insistir] to insist on;en su discurso abundó en la necesidad de recortar gastos in her speech she insisted on the need to cut costs4.abundar en [estar de acuerdo con] to agree completely with;abundo en vuestra opinión I entirely agree with you* * *v/i be plentiful oabundant;abundar en abound in* * *abundar vi1) : to abound, to be plentiful2)abundar en : to be in agreement with -
24 administrativo
adj.administrative, executive, management, administrating.m.white-collar worker, administrator, office worker, clerk.* * *► adjetivo1 administrative► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (funcionario) official, civil servant; (de empresa, banco) office worker* * *(f. - administrativa)adj.* * *administrativo, -a1.ADJ administrative; (Com) managerial; (=del gobierno) of the government, of the administration2.SM / F (=funcionario) clerk, office worker; (=encargado) administrator, administrative officer* * *I- va adjetivo administrativeII- va masculino, femenino administrative assistant (o officer etc); ( con funciones más rutinarias) clerk* * *= administrative, bureaucratic, clerical, managerial, administrative assistant, white collar worker, paper-pusher, office clerk, back-office, white collar.Ex. Each local library is a separate administrative unit with separate and independent files for circulation, acquisitions, periodicals, and holdings.Ex. For the majority of ordinary people the European Community remains a remote bureaucratic organization.Ex. Prior to computerisation of the production of catalogues and indexes considerable clerical effort was expended in filing index and catalogue cards.Ex. The course had concentrated on executive decision making, with a side excursion into the study and findings of Henry Mintzberg as reported in his book, 'The Nature of managerial Work'.Ex. If the idea of launching a program was accepted, it would be the administrative assistant's job to plan, organize, and implement it.Ex. There is no clear definition of a white collar worker, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes professional, technical, managerial, sales, and clerical workers in this category.Ex. The article is entitled 'The technicolor coat of the academic library personnel officer: the evolution from paper-pusher to policy maker'.Ex. Other occupations included professor, attorney, carpenter, homemaker, realtor, office clerk, hospital director, librarian, researcher, student, teacher, and writer.Ex. As an organization, MCN has always championed back-office, mission-critical, 'heavy lifting' aspects of museum technologies.Ex. A new Federal regulation aimed at tackling white-collar crime has sobering implications for managers.----* administrativo de apoyo = clerical employee.* administrativo encargado de los archivos = file clerk.* auxiliar administrativo = administrative assistant.* cuestión administrativa = administrative issue.* derecho administrativo = administrative law.* error administrativo = clerical mistake, clerical error.* exceso de personal administrativo = administrative bloat.* exceso de plantilla administrativa = administrative bloat.* justicia administrativa = administrative justice.* personal administrativo = administrative staff.* procedimiento administrativo = administrative procedure.* reforma administrativa = administrative reform.* registro administrativo = administrative record.* secretario administrativo = administrative secretary.* * *I- va adjetivo administrativeII- va masculino, femenino administrative assistant (o officer etc); ( con funciones más rutinarias) clerk* * *= administrative, bureaucratic, clerical, managerial, administrative assistant, white collar worker, paper-pusher, office clerk, back-office, white collar.Ex: Each local library is a separate administrative unit with separate and independent files for circulation, acquisitions, periodicals, and holdings.
Ex: For the majority of ordinary people the European Community remains a remote bureaucratic organization.Ex: Prior to computerisation of the production of catalogues and indexes considerable clerical effort was expended in filing index and catalogue cards.Ex: The course had concentrated on executive decision making, with a side excursion into the study and findings of Henry Mintzberg as reported in his book, 'The Nature of managerial Work'.Ex: If the idea of launching a program was accepted, it would be the administrative assistant's job to plan, organize, and implement it.Ex: There is no clear definition of a white collar worker, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes professional, technical, managerial, sales, and clerical workers in this category.Ex: The article is entitled 'The technicolor coat of the academic library personnel officer: the evolution from paper-pusher to policy maker'.Ex: Other occupations included professor, attorney, carpenter, homemaker, realtor, office clerk, hospital director, librarian, researcher, student, teacher, and writer.Ex: As an organization, MCN has always championed back-office, mission-critical, 'heavy lifting' aspects of museum technologies.Ex: A new Federal regulation aimed at tackling white-collar crime has sobering implications for managers.* administrativo de apoyo = clerical employee.* administrativo encargado de los archivos = file clerk.* auxiliar administrativo = administrative assistant.* cuestión administrativa = administrative issue.* derecho administrativo = administrative law.* error administrativo = clerical mistake, clerical error.* exceso de personal administrativo = administrative bloat.* exceso de plantilla administrativa = administrative bloat.* justicia administrativa = administrative justice.* personal administrativo = administrative staff.* procedimiento administrativo = administrative procedure.* reforma administrativa = administrative reform.* registro administrativo = administrative record.* secretario administrativo = administrative secretary.* * *administrativemasculine, feminineadministrative assistant ( o officer etc); (que desempeña funciones más rutinarias) clerk* * *
administrativo◊ -va adjetivo
administrative
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
administrative assistant (o officer etc);
( con funciones más rutinarias) clerk
administrativo,-a
I adjetivo administrative
II m,f (funcionario) official
' administrativo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
administrativa
- empleada
- empleado
- trámite
- secretaría
- secretario
- sumario
English:
administrative
- channel
- council
- office staff
- office worker
- assistant
- clerk
- file
- paper
* * *administrativo, -a♦ adjadministrative;personal administrativo administrative staff♦ nm,foffice worker, clerical worker* * *I adj administrativeII m, administrativa f administrative assistant* * *administrativo, -va adj: administrative* * *administrativo n office worker -
25 advertir
v.1 to notice.Ellos advirtieron un olor raro They noticed a weird smell.2 to warn.me advirtió del peligro he warned me of the dangerte advierto que no me sorprende mind you, it doesn't surprise meEllos advirtieron a Ricardo del peligro They warned Richard of the danger.3 to admonish.* * *1 (darse cuenta) to notice, realize2 (llamar la atención) to warn3 (aconsejar) to advise4 (informar) to inform* * *verb1) to warn, caution2) notice* * *1. VT1) (=avisar) to warn•
advertir a algn de algo — to warn sb about sth•
advertir a algn que haga algo — to warn sb to do sthte advierto que es la última vez que tolero que me insultes — I'm warning you that's the last time I'll allow you to insult me
sí, iré, pero te advierto que tengo que estar de vuelta en casa pronto — yes, I'll go, but remember that I have to be back home early
te advierto que tal vez habría sido mejor que no lo hubiera sabido — mind you, perhaps it would have been better if she hadn't found it
2) (=aconsejar) to advise, telladviértele que se lleve el paraguas — advise o tell him to take his umbrella
ya les advertí que si había algún problema me lo dijeran — I already told them to let me know if there were any problems
3) (=notar) [+ olor, error] to noticeen sus últimas obras se advierten una serie de cambios — one can see o observe some changes in her latest works
¿ha advertido que su coche pierde aceite? — have you noticed that your car's leaking oil?
2.VI•
advertir de o sobre algo — to warn of sth* * *verbo transitivoa) ( avisar) to warnquedas/estás advertido — you've been warned
advertirle a alguien que + subj: le advertí que tuviera cuidado — I warned him to be careful
b) ( notar) to notice* * *= caution (against), forewarn, make + warning, raise + caveat, sound + a note of caution, sound + a word of caution, provide + a reminder, sound + a wake-up call, call + attention to, raise + red flag, raise + warning flag, raise + flag, raise + cautionary flags, admonish.Ex. We may be fooling ourserlves and I would caution public libraries, school libraries and libraries in general that indeed one code might not satisfy all our needs.Ex. I think a person would be derelict in his or her duty not to forewarn someone about a problem.Ex. Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.Ex. Ranganathan himself sounds a note of caution when he warns that, because the use of this device requires an uncommon degree of `spiritual insight', any notation suggested by it should be discussed widely before being finalized.Ex. A word of caution must also be sounded over the word 'Kommune' which is found in some Scandinavian countries.Ex. Shera and Egan's definition of bibliographic organization provides a reminder that the compilation of bibliographies is not an end in itself but merely the means to an end.Ex. The article 'Robert Nawrocki sounds a wake-up call for records managers' reports an interview with the President of ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) International.Ex. Research raises red flags suggesting that policies adopted may be increasing children's risk of maltreatment.Ex. Some of the barriers and limitations identified do raise warning flags, but they did not negate the largely positive trends in the evidence presented.Ex. This experience should raise cautionary flags about seeking private-sector candidate.Ex. For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.----* advertir (de) = warn (of/against).* adviértase que = Note that....* * *verbo transitivoa) ( avisar) to warnquedas/estás advertido — you've been warned
advertirle a alguien que + subj: le advertí que tuviera cuidado — I warned him to be careful
b) ( notar) to notice* * *advertir(de)(v.) = warn (of/against)Ex: The place of publication may also warn of biases in approach or differences in terminology that arise in the text.
= caution (against), forewarn, make + warning, raise + caveat, sound + a note of caution, sound + a word of caution, provide + a reminder, sound + a wake-up call, call + attention to, raise + red flag, raise + warning flag, raise + flag, raise + cautionary flags, admonish.Ex: We may be fooling ourserlves and I would caution public libraries, school libraries and libraries in general that indeed one code might not satisfy all our needs.
Ex: I think a person would be derelict in his or her duty not to forewarn someone about a problem.Ex: Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.Ex: Ranganathan himself sounds a note of caution when he warns that, because the use of this device requires an uncommon degree of `spiritual insight', any notation suggested by it should be discussed widely before being finalized.Ex: A word of caution must also be sounded over the word 'Kommune' which is found in some Scandinavian countries.Ex: Shera and Egan's definition of bibliographic organization provides a reminder that the compilation of bibliographies is not an end in itself but merely the means to an end.Ex: The article 'Robert Nawrocki sounds a wake-up call for records managers' reports an interview with the President of ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) International.Ex: Research raises red flags suggesting that policies adopted may be increasing children's risk of maltreatment.Ex: Some of the barriers and limitations identified do raise warning flags, but they did not negate the largely positive trends in the evidence presented.Ex: This experience should raise cautionary flags about seeking private-sector candidate.Ex: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.* advertir (de) = warn (of/against).* adviértase que = Note that....* * *vt1 (avisar) to warnquedas/estás advertido para la próxima vez you've been warned so don't do it againadvertir A algn DE algo to warn sb OF sth¿no le advertiste del riesgo que corría? didn't you warn him of the risk he was running?advertir A algn QUE + INDIC:te advierto que no lo consentiré I warn you that I won't stand for itle advertí que le resultaría difícil encontrarlo I warned him that he'd have difficulty (in) finding itte advierto que yo no tuve nada que ver con eso I want you to know I had nothing to do with thatte advierto que no me sorprendió nada I must say I wasn't at all surprisedadvertir A algn QUE + SUBJ:le advertí que tuviera cuidado I warned him to be careful2 (notar) to noticenadie advirtió su presencia her presence went unnoticed, nobody noticed she was there* * *
advertir ( conjugate advertir) verbo transitivo
◊ ¡te lo advierto! I'm warning you!;
advertirle a algn de algo to warn sb about sth;
le advertí que tuviera cuidado I warned him to be careful;
te advierto que no me sorprendió nada I must say I wasn't at all surprised
advertir verbo transitivo
1 (prevenir, amenazar) to warn
2 (hacer ver) to inform, advise
familiar te advierto que yo sobre eso no tengo ni idea, mind you, I don't know the first thing about that
3 (darse cuenta) to realize, notice
' advertir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
avisar
- eh
- observar
- prevenir
- advierta
- notar
English:
caution
- warn
- forewarn
* * *advertir vt1. [notar] to notice;no he advertido ningún error I didn't notice o spot any mistakes;advirtió la presencia de un hombre extraño she became aware of o noticed a strange man2. [prevenir, avisar] to warn;la señal advierte del peligro de desprendimientos the sign warns you that there is a danger of landslides;me advirtió del peligro he warned me of the danger;¡te lo advierto por última vez! I'm telling you for the last time!;¡te lo advierto, si no te comportas te tendrás que marchar! I'm warning you, if you don't behave you'll have to leave!;te advierto que no estoy de humor para bromas I should warn you, I'm not in the mood for jokes;te advierto que no me sorprende I have to say it doesn't surprise me* * *v/t1 warn (de about, of);quedas oestás advertido you have been warned2 ( notar) notice* * *advertir {76} vt1) avisar: to warn2) : to notice, to tellno advertí que estuviera enojada: I couldn't tell she was angry* * * -
26 agasajar
v.1 to lavish attention on, to treat like a king.agasajar a alguien con algo to lavish something upon somebody2 to entertain, to feast, to cater, to court.María festejó a su hijo Mary gave a party to her son.* * *1 (obsequiar) to smother with attention, treat well2 (dar agasajo) to wine and dine* * *VT to entertain, fête* * *verbo transitivo (frml) to fête (frml)* * *= shower, smother + Nombre + with kindness, kill + Nombre + with kindness.Ex. The bibliographer can expect to assume all the benign indignity which was showered upon the lexicographer with Johnson's definition of 'a harmless drudge'.Ex. Her father is no ogre, but since her mother and sister's died her father has basically smothered her with kindness, not allowing her any freedom.Ex. But somewhere between killing them with kindness and berating them at boot camps, there must be another way.----* agasajar con = regale with, gift + Nombre + with.* agasajar de = crown with.* * *verbo transitivo (frml) to fête (frml)* * *= shower, smother + Nombre + with kindness, kill + Nombre + with kindness.Ex: The bibliographer can expect to assume all the benign indignity which was showered upon the lexicographer with Johnson's definition of 'a harmless drudge'.
Ex: Her father is no ogre, but since her mother and sister's died her father has basically smothered her with kindness, not allowing her any freedom.Ex: But somewhere between killing them with kindness and berating them at boot camps, there must be another way.* agasajar con = regale with, gift + Nombre + with.* agasajar de = crown with.* * *agasajar [A1 ]vtla agasajaron con una magnífica fiesta a splendid party was given in her honor* * *
agasajar verbo transitivo to smother with attentions
' agasajar' also found in these entries:
English:
wine
* * *agasajar vtto lavish attention on, to treat like a king;agasajar a alguien con algo to lavish sth upon sb;lo agasajaron con una fiesta de bienvenida they gave a welcoming party in his honour* * *v/t fête* * *agasajar vt: to fête, to wine and dine -
27 ajuste
m.1 fitting.ajuste de cuentas settling of scores2 adjustment, setting, fix, adjusting.3 fit.4 final touch, smoothing.5 imposition, enactment.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: ajustar.* * *1 (unión) adjustment, fitting2 TÉCNICA assembly3 COMERCIO settlement, fixing4 (tipografía) make-up, composition\ajuste de cuentas figurado settling of scores* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Téc) adjustmentcarta 7)¿cómo se hace el ajuste del brillo en este televisor? — how do you adjust the brightness on this television?
2) (=adaptación) adjustmentajuste de plantilla — Esp redeployment of labour o (EEUU) labor
ajuste laboral — redeployment of labour o (EEUU) labor
3) (=pacto)4) (Cos)5) (Tip) composition, make-up6) (Jur) (=honorarios) retaining fee; (=sobrepaga) bonus7) Méx [de motor] overhaul* * *1)a) ( apretamiento) tightening (up)b) ( regulación) adjustment2) (de gastos, horarios) readjustment; ( de sueldos) adjustment3) ( de precio) fixing•* * *= adjustment, alignment, customisation [customization, -USA], fine tuning [fine-tuning], tightening up, tweaking, tailoring, tweak, tightening, refinement.Ex. Even in situations where there is a published list covering the requirements of the type of library to be indexed, this list is likely to require adjustment in order to make it compatible with local requirements.Ex. Word processing packages must be able to permit the user to manipulate test, as is necessary in alignment of margins, insertion and deletion of paragraphs, arrange for text to appear in the centre of the page and underline.Ex. The evaluation model therefore is subject to a degree of customisation to adapt it to the project environment.Ex. A second important purpose was to facilitate the initial ' fine tuning' of the system following its initial deployment.Ex. This appears to be a tightening up of the definition rather than a new approach.Ex. The PCC intends that Program records, full or core, represent acceptable bibliographic control such that record ' tweaking' at the local level is minimized.Ex. To haul themselves out of their bog, their networks must facilitate tailoring of records to meet local needs.Ex. This system simultaneously searches the Web and a large, multidisciplinary, full text database, using a relevance system with some clever tweaks.Ex. Previous policies allowed professional interaction but recent tightening has made that more difficult.Ex. Also search strategy can be modified relatively easily, where only refinements or slight modifications in index terms are appropriate.----* ajuste de cuentas = grudge fight, grudge match, settling of scores.* ajuste de la componente estacional = seasonal adjustment.* ajuste estacional = seasonal adjustment.* buen ajuste = good fit.* hacer ajustes = make + adjustment.* hacer pequeños ajustes = tinker + around the edges, tinker with.* pequeños ajustes = tinkering.* * *1)a) ( apretamiento) tightening (up)b) ( regulación) adjustment2) (de gastos, horarios) readjustment; ( de sueldos) adjustment3) ( de precio) fixing•* * *= adjustment, alignment, customisation [customization, -USA], fine tuning [fine-tuning], tightening up, tweaking, tailoring, tweak, tightening, refinement.Ex: Even in situations where there is a published list covering the requirements of the type of library to be indexed, this list is likely to require adjustment in order to make it compatible with local requirements.
Ex: Word processing packages must be able to permit the user to manipulate test, as is necessary in alignment of margins, insertion and deletion of paragraphs, arrange for text to appear in the centre of the page and underline.Ex: The evaluation model therefore is subject to a degree of customisation to adapt it to the project environment.Ex: A second important purpose was to facilitate the initial ' fine tuning' of the system following its initial deployment.Ex: This appears to be a tightening up of the definition rather than a new approach.Ex: The PCC intends that Program records, full or core, represent acceptable bibliographic control such that record ' tweaking' at the local level is minimized.Ex: To haul themselves out of their bog, their networks must facilitate tailoring of records to meet local needs.Ex: This system simultaneously searches the Web and a large, multidisciplinary, full text database, using a relevance system with some clever tweaks.Ex: Previous policies allowed professional interaction but recent tightening has made that more difficult.Ex: Also search strategy can be modified relatively easily, where only refinements or slight modifications in index terms are appropriate.* ajuste de cuentas = grudge fight, grudge match, settling of scores.* ajuste de la componente estacional = seasonal adjustment.* ajuste estacional = seasonal adjustment.* buen ajuste = good fit.* hacer ajustes = make + adjustment.* hacer pequeños ajustes = tinker + around the edges, tinker with.* pequeños ajustes = tinkering.* * *A1 (apretamiento) tightening (up)2 (regulación) adjustment3 (de páginas) makeup, compositionCompuesto:( Inf) word wrapB1 (de gastos, horarios) readjustmentajuste de plantilla redeployment of labor/staff2 (de sueldos) adjustmentC (de precio) fixingsólo falta el ajuste del precio all that remains is to fix the priceCompuesto:settling of scores* * *
Del verbo ajustar: ( conjugate ajustar)
ajusté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
ajuste es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
ajustar
ajuste
ajustar ( conjugate ajustar) verbo transitivo
1
2 ( en costura) to take in
3a) ‹gastos/horarios› ajuste algo a algo to adapt sth to sth
4 ( concertar) to fix, set
5 ‹ cuentas› ( sacar el resultado de) to balance;
( saldar) to settle
verbo intransitivo
to fit
ajustarse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ‹ cinturón de seguridad› to adjust
2 [ piezas] to fit
ajustar verbo transitivo
1 to adjust
2 (apretar) to tighten
(encajar) to fit
3 Fin (cuenta) to settle
♦ Locuciones: figurado ¡ya te ajustaré las cuentas!, I'll get even with you!
ajuste sustantivo masculino
1 adjustment
2 (económico) settlement
figurado ajuste de cuentas, settling of scores
' ajuste' also found in these entries:
English:
adjust
- adjustment
- fit
- setting
* * *ajuste nm1. [de pieza] fitting;[de mecanismo] adjustment2. [ecónomico]ajuste de plantilla downsizing;las medidas de ajuste económico propuestas por el gobierno the economic measures proposed by the governmentajustes presupuestarios budget adjustments;ajuste salarial wage adjustment3. RDom, Ven [pago único] = agreed payment for a piece of workle va mal porque no hizo ajuste con los poderosos de turno it's going badly for him because he didn't square things o do a deal with those in power at the time5. Fig ajuste de cuentas:los ajustes de cuentas son frecuentes entre bandas rivales the settling of scores is common amongst rival gangs;murió en un ajuste de cuentas he died in a tit-for-tat killing* * *m adjustment;ajuste de cuentas settling of scores* * *ajuste nm1) : adjustment2) : tightening* * *ajuste n adjustment -
28 alcance
m.1 range.de corto/largo alcance short-/long-range2 scope, extent.de alcance important3 reach, range, scope, extent.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: alcanzar.* * *1 reach, grasp2 (de arma) range3 (trascendencia) scope, importance4 (inteligencia) intelligence* * *noun m.1) reach, scope2) range3) extent* * *SM1) (=posibilidad de acceso) [de brazo, persona] reach; [de pensamiento] scope•
al alcance de algn — available to sbno tenía el dinero a su alcance — he didn't have access to the money, he didn't have the money available
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estar al alcance de algn — to be within sb's reach•
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•
al alcance de la mano — at hand, within arm's reach•
poner algo al alcance de algn — to make sth available to sbun intento de poner la cultura al alcance de todos — an attempt to make culture available to everyone
cuando el faro estuvo al alcance de nuestra vista — when the lighthouse came into view o was within sight
2) (=distancia) (Mil) range•
al alcance — within range•
de corto alcance — [arma, misil] short-range antes de s ; [objetivo, proyecto] short-term antes de sbuzón 1)•
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-reaching3) (=importancia) [de problema] extent; [de noticia, suceso] importance, significanceesta 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
4) (=persecución) pursuit•
andar o ir a los alcances de algn — to press close on sba 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
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andar o ir en los alcances a algn — to spy on sb•
seguir el alcance a algn — (Mil) to pursue sb5) (Econ) adverse balance, deficit6) (Tip) stop-press, stop-press news7) pl alcancesa) (=inteligencia) grasp singes hombre de cortos alcances — he's not a very intelligent man, he's not too bright
b) CAm (=calumnias) calumnies, malicious accusations8) Chilehacer 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
* * *1)a) ( de persona) reachmantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children
b) (de arma, emisora) rangemisiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles
c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implicationsd) (en locs)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).* * *1)a) ( de persona) reachmantenga los medicamentos fuera del alcance de los niños — keep all medicines out of reach of children
b) (de arma, emisora) rangemisiles de corto/largo alcance — short-range/long-range missiles
c) (de ley, proyecto) scope; (de declaración, noticia) implicationsd) (en locs)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).* * *A1 (de una persona) reachun 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 childrenestá totalmente fuera de mi alcance it is completely beyond my means2 (de un arma, una emisora) rangemisiles de corto/largo alcance short-range/long-range missiles3(ámbito): el alcance de una ley the scope of a lawtodavía no sabemos el alcance que puedan tener sus declaraciones as yet we do not know the full implications of his statementuna política educativa de largo alcance a far-reaching education policy4 ( en locs):al alcance de within reach ofse 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 everyoneun país en el que tener televisión no está al alcance de cualquiera a country where owning a television is not within everyone's reachtarifas al alcance de su presupuesto prices to suit your pocketeso no está a mi alcance that's not in my poweres un lujo que no está a mi alcance it's a luxury I can't affordtiene a su alcance los mejores medios para la investigación he has the best research facilities available to himestos conceptos no están al alcance de nuestra inteligencia these concepts are unintelligible to us o are beyond our graspcuando la Estatua de la Libertad estuvo al alcance de la vista when the Statue of Liberty was visible/came into viewhacer un alcance ( Chi); to add/clarify sthCompuesto:( Chi): hubo una confusión por un alcance de nombres there was a mix-up because their names were the sameB ( Fin) deficit* * *
Del verbo alcanzar: ( conjugate alcanzar)
alcancé es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
alcance es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
alcance
alcanzar
alcance sustantivo masculino
está fuera de mi alcance it is beyond my means
(de declaración, noticia) implications (pl)d) ( en locs)
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
(pillar, agarrar) to catch;
¡a que no me alcanzas! I bet you can't catch me! (colloq)
2 ( llegar a) ‹ lugar› to reach, get to;
‹temperatura/nivel/edad› to reach;
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;
alcance a hacer algo to manage to do sth
2 ( ser suficiente) [comida/provisones] to be enough;
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
* * *alcance nm1. [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 collisionutilizaron 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;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 important4.una noticia de alcance [de última hora] a piece of news that has just come inestoy de acuerdo, pero debo hacerle un alcance I agree, but I must make one thing clear* * *m1 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?de largo alcance long-range3 de medida scope4 de tragedia extent, scale5 fig:un hombre de mucho alcance a talented o gifted man;de pocos alcances fam untalented* * *alcance nm1) : reach2) : range, scope* * *alcance n1. (en general) reach2. (de un arma, emisora, etc) range3. (importancia) importance -
29 alejarse de
v.1 to get away from, to draw away from, to grow away from, to step away from.Ella se alejó del incendio She got away from the fire.2 to move away from, to retire from, to draw off from.Ellos se alejaron del vecindario They moved away from the neighborhood.3 to recede from, to retreat from.El tornado se alejó de la playa The tornado retreated from the beach.* * *(v.) = move away from, drift away from, wander from, turn away from, cut + Reflexivo + off from, become + detached from, pull away (from), step away fromEx. Books, staff and readers will need to move shorter distances in a cubic building than in a linear building or one extended by moving away from a deep plan.Ex. When this track is followed, the conversation very quickly drifts away from the book and becomes gossip about ourselves.Ex. There is no need to wander from Greg's basic definition.Ex. Managers, overwhelmed by a cascade of documents, tend to turn away from print.Ex. Evidence indicates that the Dead Sea Scrolls are the remains of the library of an apocalyptic sect who cut themselves off from worldly experience to devote their time to homiletic study.Ex. We see the conceptualisation of Indigenous knowledge becoming detached from holistic notions of 'culture' in the human sciences.Ex. Recent patterns of decisions have seen the federal government pulling away from its role as a leading player in the information age.Ex. In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end.* * *(v.) = move away from, drift away from, wander from, turn away from, cut + Reflexivo + off from, become + detached from, pull away (from), step away fromEx: Books, staff and readers will need to move shorter distances in a cubic building than in a linear building or one extended by moving away from a deep plan.
Ex: When this track is followed, the conversation very quickly drifts away from the book and becomes gossip about ourselves.Ex: There is no need to wander from Greg's basic definition.Ex: Managers, overwhelmed by a cascade of documents, tend to turn away from print.Ex: Evidence indicates that the Dead Sea Scrolls are the remains of the library of an apocalyptic sect who cut themselves off from worldly experience to devote their time to homiletic study.Ex: We see the conceptualisation of Indigenous knowledge becoming detached from holistic notions of 'culture' in the human sciences.Ex: Recent patterns of decisions have seen the federal government pulling away from its role as a leading player in the information age.Ex: In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end. -
30 algo
adv.1 a bit (un poco).es algo más grande it's a bit bigger2 somewhat, a little bit, sort of, some.pron.1 something (alguna cosa).¿te pasa algo? is anything the matter?algo es algo something is better than nothingalgo así, algo por el estilo something like thatalgo así como… something like…por algo lo habrá dicho he must have said it for a reason2 a bit, a little (cantidad pequeña).algo de some3 something (cosa importante).se cree que es algo he thinks he's something (special)* * *1 (afirmación) something; (negación, interrogación) anything■ ¿quieres algo? do you want anything?■ ¿pasa algo? is anything wrong?, is anything the matter?■ ¿queda algo de café? is there any coffee left?► adverbio1 (un poco) a bit, a little, somewhat\algo así something like thatalgo es algo something is better than nothing* * *1. pron.something, anything- algo de2. adv.somewhat, rather* * *1. PRON1) [en oraciones afirmativas] something-¿no habéis comido nada? -sí, algo hemos picado — "haven't you eaten anything?" - "yes, we've had a little snack"
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algo así, es músico o algo así — he's a musician or something like that•
algo de, tuve algo de miedo — I was a bit scaredtienen algo de razón — they are right to a certain extent o in a way
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en algo, queríamos ser útiles en algo — we wanted to be of some use•
llegar a ser algo — to be something¿quieres tomarte algo? — would you like a drink?
•
llegamos a las tres y algo — we arrived at three somethingsi no deja de comer dulces un día le va a dar algo — if he doesn't stop eating sweet things something will happen to him one day
si lo dice el director, por algo será — if the manager says so, he must have his reasons o there must be a reason for it
ya es algo —
ha logrado un estilo propio, lo que ya es algo — she has achieved her own style, which is quite something
2) [en oraciones interrogativas, condicionales] [gen] anything; [esperando respuesta afirmativa] something¿hay algo para mí? — is there anything o something for me?
¿puedes darme algo? — can you give me something?
¿le has dado algo más de dinero? — have you given him any more money?
¿no le habrá pasado algo? — nothing has happened to him, has it?
2. ADV1) [con adjetivo] rather, a littleestos zapatos son algo incómodos — these shoes are rather o a little uncomfortable
puede parecer algo ingenuo — he may seem slightly o rather o a little o somewhat frm naive
2) [con verbos] a little3. SM1)• un algo, tiene un algo que atrae — there's something attractive about him o there's something about him that's attractive
2) Col mid-afternoon snacksee ALGUNO, ALGO* * *Ia) something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; ( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something¿quieres algo de beber? — do you want something o anything to drink?
por algo será — there must be some o a reason
¿queda algo de pan? — is there any bread left?
b) ( en aproximaciones)IIadverbio a little, slightlyIII¿te duele? - algo — does it hurt? - a little o a bit
1)a)un algo — ( un no sé qué) something
si no llega pronto me va a dar algo — if he doesn't turn up soon, I'll go mad
b) ( un poco)2) (Col) ( merienda) mid-afternoon snack* * *= anything, somewhat, something, business [businesses, -pl.], kinda [kind of], something or other.Nota: Expresión utilizada para indicar que nos estamos refiriendo a cualquier cosa o a algo concreto de lo que no nos acordamos muy bien.Ex. It may or may not be too late to do anything about it.Ex. Both definitions have common roots, but their perspectives differ somewhat, the second definition being slightly broader in scope.Ex. Bibliographic coupling is based on the idea that two articles which both cite another earlier article must have something in common; if they both cite two earlier articles, the linking is increased; while if their bibliographies had half a dozen earlier articles in common we should be justified in assuming that they covered very much the same subject.Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.Ex. This paper examines colloquial contractions (spelling variants such as ' kinda' and 'hafta') against a background of other variations in the English writing system.Ex. The article is entitled 'Participatory something or other through bargaining'.----* algas = algae.* algo absurdo = nonsense.* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.* algo anda mal = something is amiss.* algo antiestético = a blot on the landscape.* algo así como = something like.* algo banal = frill.* algo básico = necessity.* algo bueno = a good thing.* algo bueno aportará = something is bound to come of it.* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.* algo concreto = that certain something.* algo demoledor = steamroller.* Algo desacertado = infelicity.* Algo desafortunado = infelicity.* algo desagradable a la vista = a blot on the landscape.* algo desconocido = virgin territory.* algo diferente = something else.* algo diferente de = something other than.* algo difícil = tall order.* algo digno de contemplar = a sight to behold.* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* algo distinto de = something other than.* algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.* algo en particular = that certain something.* algo esencial = essential.* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.* algo estúpido = no-brainer.* algo estúpido, persona estúpida, algo fácil, algo obvio = no-brainer.* algo extra = frill.* algo fácil = no-brainer.* Algo falso = hoax.* algo grabado en piedra = tablet of stone.* algo hecho rápidamente = quickie.* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.* algo incompatible = a square peg in a round hole.* algo insignificante = just a little dot.* algo instintivo = gut feeling, gut instinct.* algo inútil = a dead dog.* algo irrelevante = irrelevance.* algo mal visto = dirty word.* algo maravilloso pero pasajero = a nine days wonder.* algo más = anything else.* algo más de = more of.* algo minúsculo = just a little dot.* algo muy agradable de oír = music to + Posesivo + ears.* algo muy diferente de = a far cry from.* algo muy difícil = a tough sell.* algo muy distinto de = a far cry from.* algo muy socorrido = standby [stand-by].* algo muy valioso = nugget.* algo obvio = no-brainer.* algo opcional = extra.* algo para picar = finger food.* algo parecido = suchlike.* Algo por lo que se puede cobrar = billable.* Algo que ahorra tiempo = time saver [timesaver].* Algo que es prescindible = inessential.* algo que estropea el paisaje = a blot on the landscape.* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.* Algo que se hace para matar el tiempo = time filler.* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.* algo recién llegado = latecomer [late-comer].* algo seguro = safe bet.* algo sensacional = show-stopper [showstopper].* algo superfluo = frill.* algo urgente = rush on, a matter of urgency.* algo va mal = something is amiss.* algo visceral = gut feeling, gut instinct.* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* hacer algo alocado = do + something footloose and fancy-free.* hacer algo al respecto = do + something about it.* hacer algo con respecto a = do + something about.* merecerse algo = deserve + a little something.* o algo así = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature.* o algo parecido = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or anything like that, or words to that effect.* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.* obtener algo de = get + something out of.* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* relativo a las algas = algal.* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo natural para = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* sonsacar algo de = get + something out of.* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* todo cuesta algo = nothing comes without a cost.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* * *Ia) something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; ( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something¿quieres algo de beber? — do you want something o anything to drink?
por algo será — there must be some o a reason
¿queda algo de pan? — is there any bread left?
b) ( en aproximaciones)IIadverbio a little, slightlyIII¿te duele? - algo — does it hurt? - a little o a bit
1)a)un algo — ( un no sé qué) something
si no llega pronto me va a dar algo — if he doesn't turn up soon, I'll go mad
b) ( un poco)2) (Col) ( merienda) mid-afternoon snack* * *= anything, somewhat, something, business [businesses, -pl.], kinda [kind of], something or other.Nota: Expresión utilizada para indicar que nos estamos refiriendo a cualquier cosa o a algo concreto de lo que no nos acordamos muy bien.Ex: It may or may not be too late to do anything about it.
Ex: Both definitions have common roots, but their perspectives differ somewhat, the second definition being slightly broader in scope.Ex: Bibliographic coupling is based on the idea that two articles which both cite another earlier article must have something in common; if they both cite two earlier articles, the linking is increased; while if their bibliographies had half a dozen earlier articles in common we should be justified in assuming that they covered very much the same subject.Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.Ex: This paper examines colloquial contractions (spelling variants such as ' kinda' and 'hafta') against a background of other variations in the English writing system.Ex: The article is entitled 'Participatory something or other through bargaining'.* algas = algae.* algo absurdo = nonsense.* Algo a cargo de una sola persona = one-person operation.* algo anda mal = something is amiss.* algo antiestético = a blot on the landscape.* algo así como = something like.* algo banal = frill.* algo básico = necessity.* algo bueno = a good thing.* algo bueno aportará = something is bound to come of it.* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.* algo concreto = that certain something.* algo demoledor = steamroller.* Algo desacertado = infelicity.* Algo desafortunado = infelicity.* algo desagradable a la vista = a blot on the landscape.* algo desconocido = virgin territory.* algo diferente = something else.* algo diferente de = something other than.* algo difícil = tall order.* algo digno de contemplar = a sight to behold.* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* algo distinto de = something other than.* algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.* algo en particular = that certain something.* algo esencial = essential.* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.* algo estúpido = no-brainer.* algo estúpido, persona estúpida, algo fácil, algo obvio = no-brainer.* algo extra = frill.* algo fácil = no-brainer.* Algo falso = hoax.* algo grabado en piedra = tablet of stone.* algo hecho rápidamente = quickie.* algo impostergable = a matter of urgency.* algo inaplazable = a matter of urgency.* algo incompatible = a square peg in a round hole.* algo insignificante = just a little dot.* algo instintivo = gut feeling, gut instinct.* algo inútil = a dead dog.* algo irrelevante = irrelevance.* algo mal visto = dirty word.* algo maravilloso pero pasajero = a nine days wonder.* algo más = anything else.* algo más de = more of.* algo minúsculo = just a little dot.* algo muy agradable de oír = music to + Posesivo + ears.* algo muy diferente de = a far cry from.* algo muy difícil = a tough sell.* algo muy distinto de = a far cry from.* algo muy socorrido = standby [stand-by].* algo muy valioso = nugget.* algo obvio = no-brainer.* algo opcional = extra.* algo para picar = finger food.* algo parecido = suchlike.* Algo por lo que se puede cobrar = billable.* Algo que ahorra tiempo = time saver [timesaver].* Algo que es prescindible = inessential.* algo que estropea el paisaje = a blot on the landscape.* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.* Algo que se hace para matar el tiempo = time filler.* Algo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo = acquired taste.* algo recién llegado = latecomer [late-comer].* algo seguro = safe bet.* algo sensacional = show-stopper [showstopper].* algo superfluo = frill.* algo urgente = rush on, a matter of urgency.* algo va mal = something is amiss.* algo visceral = gut feeling, gut instinct.* algo ya muy conocido y usado = old nag.* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* conseguir algo de = get + something out of.* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* haber algo raro con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* hacer algo alocado = do + something footloose and fancy-free.* hacer algo al respecto = do + something about it.* hacer algo con respecto a = do + something about.* merecerse algo = deserve + a little something.* o algo así = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature.* o algo parecido = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or anything like that, or words to that effect.* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.* obtener algo de = get + something out of.* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* relativo a las algas = algal.* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo natural para = come + naturally to, be second nature to + Pronombre.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* sonsacar algo de = get + something out of.* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* todo cuesta algo = nothing comes without a cost.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* * *1 something; (en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything; (esperando respuesta afirmativa) somethingalgo le debe haber molestado something must have upset hersi llegara a pasarle algo, no me lo perdonaría if anything happened to her, I'd never forgive myself¿quieres algo de beber? do you want something o anything to drink?si no te creyó, por algo será if he didn't believe you there must be some o a reasonquiero que llegues a ser algo I want you to be somebodyle va a dar algo cuando lo vea he'll have a fit ( o go crazy etc) when he sees italgo así something like thatalgo es algo it's better than nothingque esté arrepentido ya es algo he's sorry, that's something at leastalgo DE algo:¿queda algo de pan? is there any bread left?hay algo de cierto en lo que dice there's some truth in what he says2(en aproximaciones): serán las once y algo it must be some time after elevenpesa tres kilos y algo it weighs three kilos and a bit, it weighs just over three kilosalgo2a little, slightlyse siente algo cansada she feels slightly o a little tiredson algo parecidos they're somewhat similares algo más caro, pero es mejor it's slightly o a little o a bit more expensive, but it is better¿te duele? — algo does it hurt? — a little o a bitalgo3A1un algo (un no sé qué) somethingtiene un algo que me recuerda a su madre she has something of her mother about her2(un poco): hay un algo de verdad en lo que dice there's a grain of truth o some truth in what she says* * *
algo 1 pronombrea) something;
(en frases interrogativas, condicionales, etc) anything;
( esperando respuesta afirmativa) something;
si llegara a pasarle algo if anything happened to her;
¿quieres algo de beber? do you want something o anything to drink?;
por algo será there must be some o a reason;
le va a dar algo he'll have a fit;
o algo así or something like that;
eso ya es algo at least that's something;
sé algo de francés I know some French;
¿queda algo de pan? is there any bread left?b) ( en aproximaciones):
pesa tres kilos y algo it weighs three kilos and a bit
algo 2 adverbio
a little, slightly;
es algo para ti it's a bit too big for you
algo
I pron indef
1 (afirmativo) something
(interrogativo) anything: su padre es arquitecto o algo así, his father is an architect or something like that
¿algo más?, anything else?
si tu madre te ha reñido, por algo será, if your mother has told you off, there must be a reason for it
familiar me pagan poco, pero algo es algo, they don't pay me much, but it's better than nothing
2 (cantidad pequeña) some, a little: ¿queda algo de comer?, is there any food left?
II adv (un poco) quite, somewhat: me encuentro algo cansado, I'm feeling rather tired
' algo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acabar
- achicharrar
- acoger
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- actitud
- actual
- alcanzar
- alisar
- almohada
- almorzar
- alquilar
- alrededor
- amagar
- añales
- aparecer
- apestar
- aprender
- así
- asociarse
- aspirar
- atinar
- atravesada
- atravesado
- aunar
- bajar
- bala
- bambolearse
- bandeja
- beneficiarse
- blanca
- blanco
- bombera
- bombero
- broma
- buena
- bueno
- cábala
- cacarear
- cazar
- cachondeo
- calentar
- canela
- cantar
- cantada
- cantado
- capaz
- cara
- carecer
English:
about
- access
- acclimatized
- account
- accountable
- accustom
- acquaint
- acquit
- acting
- action
- actual
- addicted
- advance
- advantage
- advice
- afraid
- again
- agree
- ahead
- aim
- aim at
- aim to
- all-out
- allow
- allowance
- amenable
- amends
- amiss
- anathema
- angry
- anxious
- any
- anything
- apologize
- appal
- appall
- appeal
- arrange
- as
- ask
- ask for
- assess
- assessment
- associate
- at
- attempt
- attest
- authorize
- away
- ax
* * *♦ pron1. [alguna cosa] something;[en interrogativas] anything;algo de comida/bebida something to eat/drink;algo para leer something to read;¿necesitas algo para el viaje? do you need anything for your journey?;¿te pasa algo? is anything the matter?;deben ser las diez y algo it must be gone ten o'clock;pagaron dos millones y algo they paid over two million;algo así, algo por el estilo something like that;algo así como… something like…;por algo lo habrá dicho he must have said it for a reason;si se ofende, por algo será if she's offended, there must be a reason for it;algo es algo something is better than nothing2. [cantidad pequeña] a bit, a little;algo de some;habrá algo de comer, pero es mejor que vengas cenado there will be some food, but it would be best if you had dinner before coming;¿has bebido cerveza? – algo did you drink any beer? – a bit3. Fam [ataque]te va a dar algo como sigas trabajando así you'll make yourself ill if you go on working like that;¡a mí me va a dar algo! [de risa] I'm going to injure myself o Br do myself an injury (laughing)!;[de enfado] this is going to drive me mad!4. [cosa importante] something;si quieres llegar a ser algo if you ever want to be anybody, if you ever want to get anywhere;se cree que es algo he thinks he's something (special)♦ adv[un poco] a bit;es algo más grande it's a bit bigger;estoy algo cansado de vuestra actitud I'm rather o somewhat tired of your attitude;se encuentra algo mejor she's a bit o slightly better;necesito dormir algo I need to get some sleep♦ nm1.un algo [cosa indeterminada] something;esa película tiene un algo especial that film has something specialtomar el algo to have a snack [between meals]* * *I pron1 en frases afirmativas something;algo es algo it’s something, it’s better than nothing;o algo así or something like that;unas 5.000 personas o algo así 5,000 or so people, 5,000 people more or less;por algo será there must be a reasonII adv rather, somewhat* * *algo adv: somewhat, ratheres simpático, pero algo tacaño: he's nice but rather stingyalgo pron1) : something2)algo de : some, a littletengo algo de dinero: I've got some money* * *algo1 adv rather / a bitalgo2 pron1. (en frases afirmativas) something2. (en frases interrogativas) anything¿quiere algo más, señora? would you like anything else, madam?¿pasa algo? is anything wrong?3. (cantidad indeterminada) some / any¿me dejas algo de dinero? can you lend me some money -
31 algunos
adj.some, a few, an odd number of.pron.some.* * *(f. - algunas) some* * *= a few, some peopleEx. Examine the definition of geography in a few dictionaries and encyclopaedias.Ex. I think if some people couldn't smoke on the job, they'd be wrecks.* * *= a few, some peopleEx: Examine the definition of geography in a few dictionaries and encyclopaedias.
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32 alucinación
f.hallucination.* * *1 hallucination* * ** * *femenino hallucination* * *Ex. Pseudohallucination is used as the 'joker' in a poker game (i.e. made to take diagnostic values according to clinical need) which has retarded important decisions as to the nature and definition of hallucinations.----* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.* * *femenino hallucination* * *Ex: Pseudohallucination is used as the 'joker' in a poker game (i.e. made to take diagnostic values according to clinical need) which has retarded important decisions as to the nature and definition of hallucinations.
* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.* * *1 (imagen falsa) hallucination2 ( fam)* * *
alucinación sustantivo femenino
hallucination
alucinación sustantivo femenino hallucination
' alucinación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
visión
English:
hallucination
* * *alucinación nfhallucination;tener alucinaciones to have hallucinations* * *f hallucination* * * -
33 ambigüedad
f.ambiguity, duplicity, double meaning, ambiguous meaning.* * *1 ambiguity* * *SF ambiguity* * *femenino ambiguity* * *= ambiguity, slipperiness, hesitancy, double meaning, equivocation.Ex. In pursuing brevity, however, care must be exercised to avoid ambiguity.Ex. The point here is the difficulty of definition and the slipperiness of terminology.Ex. Librarian hesitancy to weed individual titles or types of titles also was cited as an important factor discouraging weeding.Ex. In times of dictatorship artists resort to a language of double meaning to express unpopular opinions.Ex. We stand with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and other distinguished speakers in stating without equivocation that everyone has the right to freedom of expression.----* ambigüedad de funciones = role ambiguity.* ambigüedades = double-talk.* eliminación de ambigüedades = disambiguation.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* falta de ambigüedad = unambiguity.* resolución de la ambigüedad entre términos = term disambiguation, word sense disambiguation.* sin ambigüedad = unambiguous.* * *femenino ambiguity* * *= ambiguity, slipperiness, hesitancy, double meaning, equivocation.Ex: In pursuing brevity, however, care must be exercised to avoid ambiguity.
Ex: The point here is the difficulty of definition and the slipperiness of terminology.Ex: Librarian hesitancy to weed individual titles or types of titles also was cited as an important factor discouraging weeding.Ex: In times of dictatorship artists resort to a language of double meaning to express unpopular opinions.Ex: We stand with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and other distinguished speakers in stating without equivocation that everyone has the right to freedom of expression.* ambigüedad de funciones = role ambiguity.* ambigüedades = double-talk.* eliminación de ambigüedades = disambiguation.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* falta de ambigüedad = unambiguity.* resolución de la ambigüedad entre términos = term disambiguation, word sense disambiguation.* sin ambigüedad = unambiguous.* * *ambiguity* * *
ambigüedad sustantivo femenino
ambiguity
ambigüedad sustantivo femenino ambiguity
' ambigüedad' also found in these entries:
English:
ambiguity
* * *ambigüedad nfambiguity;con ambigüedad ambiguously* * *f ambiguity* * *ambigüedad nf: ambiguity -
34 atribuir autoría
(v.) = assign + intellectual responsibilityEx. The first step in assigning intellectual responsibility to a corporate body must be a definition of a corporate body.* * *(v.) = assign + intellectual responsibilityEx: The first step in assigning intellectual responsibility to a corporate body must be a definition of a corporate body.
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35 atribuir responsabilidad intelectual
(v.) = assign + intellectual responsibilityEx. The first step in assigning intellectual responsibility to a corporate body must be a definition of a corporate body.* * *(v.) = assign + intellectual responsibilityEx: The first step in assigning intellectual responsibility to a corporate body must be a definition of a corporate body.
Spanish-English dictionary > atribuir responsabilidad intelectual
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36 autor-editor
(n.) = self-publisher, self-publishing authorEx. The title of the article is 'Self-publishing: some problems of definition and access to the self-publisher'.Ex. A small press might be operated by a single, self-publishing author, a group of friends, or a collective; about 2,700 such presses are currently active = Una imprenta pequeña podría funcionar con un único autor-editor, un grupo de amigos o una asociación y actualmente hay activas unas 2.700.* * *(n.) = self-publisher, self-publishing authorEx: The title of the article is 'Self-publishing: some problems of definition and access to the self-publisher'.
Ex: A small press might be operated by a single, self-publishing author, a group of friends, or a collective; about 2,700 such presses are currently active = Una imprenta pequeña podría funcionar con un único autor-editor, un grupo de amigos o una asociación y actualmente hay activas unas 2.700. -
37 basarse en
v.to be based on, to lie on, to lie over.* * ** * *(v.) = base on/upon, centre around/on/upon, draw from, hinge on/upon, premise upon, rely on/upon, rest on/upon, go by, draw on/upon, predicate on/upon, be conditional on, be grounded in, hang + Posesivo + hat on, pattern, build on/uponEx. Other indexes based on titles, both printed and machine-held, may provide access to words other than the first in a title.Ex. The main body of criticism centred upon the treatment of nonbook materials.Ex. These headings may be drawn from an alphabetical list of subject headings or from a classification scheme.Ex. It is important to recognise that citation indexing hinges upon the continuation of documents as separate units and the perpetuation of the practices of citing other words.Ex. Commentators who assert their views premised upon a unity of aims for SLIS not only fail to appreciate existential realities, they also distort perceptions about what is the best speed of curriculum evolution.Ex. When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex. Faceted classification rests upon the definition of the concept of a facet.Ex. The reading habits in some of the lands are difficult to describe as we have little evidence to go by.Ex. Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex. Manegerial decision-making must be predicated upon hard data with an eye toward future trends.Ex. Development of the right of access to information should, however, be conditional on respect for privacy.Ex. Carrying this argument one step further, it is not unreasonable to assert that the public library's relationship to its community is grounded in the efforts and attiudes of the library staff.Ex. There are no great words of wisdom to hang your hat on in these matters.Ex. Even supposedly local books are generally patterned along Western lines and are unsuitable for any of the courses offered in library schools.Ex. The system should build on existing resources, rather than develop expensive new programmes.* * *(v.) = base on/upon, centre around/on/upon, draw from, hinge on/upon, premise upon, rely on/upon, rest on/upon, go by, draw on/upon, predicate on/upon, be conditional on, be grounded in, hang + Posesivo + hat on, pattern, build on/uponEx: Other indexes based on titles, both printed and machine-held, may provide access to words other than the first in a title.
Ex: The main body of criticism centred upon the treatment of nonbook materials.Ex: These headings may be drawn from an alphabetical list of subject headings or from a classification scheme.Ex: It is important to recognise that citation indexing hinges upon the continuation of documents as separate units and the perpetuation of the practices of citing other words.Ex: Commentators who assert their views premised upon a unity of aims for SLIS not only fail to appreciate existential realities, they also distort perceptions about what is the best speed of curriculum evolution.Ex: When BNB began publication in 1950 it relied upon the fourteenth edition of DC.Ex: Faceted classification rests upon the definition of the concept of a facet.Ex: The reading habits in some of the lands are difficult to describe as we have little evidence to go by.Ex: Bay's essay was produced to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gesner's birth and draws upon a mass of contemporary source material.Ex: Manegerial decision-making must be predicated upon hard data with an eye toward future trends.Ex: Development of the right of access to information should, however, be conditional on respect for privacy.Ex: Carrying this argument one step further, it is not unreasonable to assert that the public library's relationship to its community is grounded in the efforts and attiudes of the library staff.Ex: There are no great words of wisdom to hang your hat on in these matters.Ex: Even supposedly local books are generally patterned along Western lines and are unsuitable for any of the courses offered in library schools.Ex: The system should build on existing resources, rather than develop expensive new programmes. -
38 bola de cristal
crystal ball* * ** * *(n.) = crystal ballEx. The article 'The clouded crystal ball and the library profession' explains how the concepts of knowledge utilisation and information brokering are beginning to have an impact on the definition of the librarian's role.* * ** * *(n.) = crystal ballEx: The article 'The clouded crystal ball and the library profession' explains how the concepts of knowledge utilisation and information brokering are beginning to have an impact on the definition of the librarian's role.
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39 borroso
adj.blurred, blurry, fuzzy, confused.* * *► adjetivo* * *ADJ1) (=indistinguible) [foto, imagen] blurred, indistinct; [escrito] smudgy2) [idea, recuerdo] vague, hazy* * *- sa adjetivoa) <foto/imagen> blurred; < inscripción> worn; < contorno> indistinct, blurredb) <idea/recuerdo> vague, hazy* * *= blurred, misty [mistier -comp., mistiest -sup.], clouded, blurry [blurrier -comp., blurriest -sup.], cloudy [cloudier -comp., cloudies -sup.], bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.], foggy [foggier -comp., foggiest -sup.].Ex. For instance, if discharge is 'watery' or 'purulent,' vision is ' blurred,' pain is 'moderate,' then corneal trauma or infection is diagnosed.Ex. The article ' Misty, water-colored images' sounds the clarion for preservation activist librarians.Ex. The article 'The clouded crystal ball and the library profession' explains how the concepts of knowledge utilisation and information brokering are beginning to have an impact on the definition of the librarian's role.Ex. On the other hand, a distinction that was thought to be quite clear turns out to be rather blurry.Ex. We walked the familiar grounds, grass wet from days of thunder storms, the morning still cloudy and threatening.Ex. Her eyes were dry and her head bleary from spending all week totally consumed with work.Ex. What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.----* hacer borroso = blur.* * *- sa adjetivoa) <foto/imagen> blurred; < inscripción> worn; < contorno> indistinct, blurredb) <idea/recuerdo> vague, hazy* * *= blurred, misty [mistier -comp., mistiest -sup.], clouded, blurry [blurrier -comp., blurriest -sup.], cloudy [cloudier -comp., cloudies -sup.], bleary [blearier -comp., bleariest -sup.], foggy [foggier -comp., foggiest -sup.].Ex: For instance, if discharge is 'watery' or 'purulent,' vision is ' blurred,' pain is 'moderate,' then corneal trauma or infection is diagnosed.
Ex: The article ' Misty, water-colored images' sounds the clarion for preservation activist librarians.Ex: The article 'The clouded crystal ball and the library profession' explains how the concepts of knowledge utilisation and information brokering are beginning to have an impact on the definition of the librarian's role.Ex: On the other hand, a distinction that was thought to be quite clear turns out to be rather blurry.Ex: We walked the familiar grounds, grass wet from days of thunder storms, the morning still cloudy and threatening.Ex: Her eyes were dry and her head bleary from spending all week totally consumed with work.Ex: What they will not do is clear up the foggy area in most cataloguers' minds, the area that leads to an inconsistent application of half-understood principles'.* hacer borroso = blur.* * *borroso -sa1 ‹foto/imagen› blurred; ‹inscripción› worn; ‹contorno› indistinct, blurred, fuzzy2 ‹idea/recuerdo› vague, hazy* * *
borroso◊ -sa adjetivo ‹foto/imagen› blurred;
‹ inscripción› worn;
‹ contorno› indistinct, blurred
borroso,-a adjetivo
1 (percepción, escrito, pintura) blurred: veo todo borroso, I can't see clearly, everything's blurred
2 (un recuerdo, una idea) fuzzy
un recuerdo borroso, a fuzzy memory
' borroso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
borrosa
English:
blur
- blurred
- focus
- fuzzy
- vague
- dim
* * *borroso, -a adj1. [foto, visión] blurred;lo veo todo borroso everything is a blur2. [escritura, texto] smudgy3. [recuerdo] hazy* * ** * *borroso, -sa adj1) : blurry, smudgy2) confuso: unclear, confused* * *borroso adj blurred -
40 camionero
adj.motor-trucking, trucking.m.truck driver, teamster, trucker, truckman.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 lorry driver, US truck driver* * *camionero, -aSM / F1) lorry driver, truck driver (EEUU)2) Méx [en autobús] bus driver* * *- ra masculino, femenino1) truck driver, lorry driver (BrE)2) (AmC, Méx) ( conductor de autobús) bus driver* * *= teamster, trucker, truck driver, haulier [hauler, -USA].Ex. During these campaigns, black soldiers served as militiamen, guides, teamsters, and spies.Ex. Findings show that truckers have few commonalities with other worker groups; their work is solitary, & they are by definition flexible.Ex. The male truck drivers had to be married with a child or children in the home in order to be included in the study.Ex. We won't see real disruption unless British hauliers act en masse against fuel prices.----* huelga de camioneros = trucker strike, haulage strike, lorry strike, road haulage strike, haulier strike.* * *- ra masculino, femenino1) truck driver, lorry driver (BrE)2) (AmC, Méx) ( conductor de autobús) bus driver* * *= teamster, trucker, truck driver, haulier [hauler, -USA].Ex: During these campaigns, black soldiers served as militiamen, guides, teamsters, and spies.
Ex: Findings show that truckers have few commonalities with other worker groups; their work is solitary, & they are by definition flexible.Ex: The male truck drivers had to be married with a child or children in the home in order to be included in the study.Ex: We won't see real disruption unless British hauliers act en masse against fuel prices.* huelga de camioneros = trucker strike, haulage strike, lorry strike, road haulage strike, haulier strike.* * *camionero -ramasculine, feminineB (AmC, Méx) (conductor de autobús) bus driver* * *
camionero◊ -ra sustantivo masculino, femenino
truck driver, lorry driver (BrE);
( conductor de autobús) (AmC, Méx) bus driver
camionero,-a sustantivo masculino y femenino lorry o US truck driver
' camionero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
camionera
- materialista
English:
driver
- truck driver
- bus
- lorry
- teamster
- truck
- trucker
* * *camionero, -a♦ adjCAm, Méx bus;central camionera bus station;paro camionero bus strike♦ nm,f1. [de camión] truck driver, Br lorry driver, US trucker2. CAm, Méx [de autobús] bus driver* * *m, camionera f1 truck driver, Br tblorry driver2 Méxbus driver* * *camionero, -ra n1) : truck driver* * *camionero n lorry driver
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