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1 encantador
adj.charming, winning, delightful, lovely.m.enchanter.* * *► adjetivo1 enchanting, charming, delightful► nombre masculino,nombre femenino\encantador,-ra de serpientes snake charmer* * *(f. - encantadora)adj.1) delightful2) charming* * *encantador, -a1.ADJ [persona] charming, delightful; [lugar] lovely2.SM / F magician, enchanter/enchantress* * *I- dora adjetivo <persona/lugar> charming, delightfulII- dora masculino, femenino magician* * *= engaging, charming, delightful, enchanting, delectable, winning, a prince of, lovely [lovelier - comp., loveliest -sup.].Ex. The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.Ex. 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex. Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex. 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.Ex. It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex. Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex. The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.Ex. The article ' Lovely idea, but unlovely pricing' criticizes the pricing level of a new service aimed at research scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies.----* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de un modo encantador = charmingly.* * *I- dora adjetivo <persona/lugar> charming, delightfulII- dora masculino, femenino magician* * *= engaging, charming, delightful, enchanting, delectable, winning, a prince of, lovely [lovelier - comp., loveliest -sup.].Ex: The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.
Ex: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.Ex: Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex: 'Don't let it bother you and I won't let it affect me,' said Passantino, with an enchanting smile.Ex: It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex: Basically it is more tangible and exciting for retailers to develop new products, decorate stores, design Web sites, and create winning advertisements than it is for them to struggle to set prices that will mean profits.Ex: The general opinion of Edward Wood seemed to be summed up in the words of one staff member, who said, 'Ed Wood's a prince of a guy'.Ex: The article ' Lovely idea, but unlovely pricing' criticizes the pricing level of a new service aimed at research scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies.* de manera encantadora = winningly.* de un modo encantador = charmingly.* * *‹persona› charming, delightfulun lugar encantador a charming o delightful spotla niña es encantadora she is a delightful o a charming o an enchanting childmasculine, femininemagicianencantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *
encantador
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
magician;
encantador de serpientes snake charmer
encantador,-ora
I adjetivo charming, lovely
II sustantivo masculino y femenino enchanter: el encantador de serpientes es un farsante, the snake charmer is a phony
' encantador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encantadora
English:
captivating
- charm
- charming
- delightful
- enchanting
- lovable
- lovely
- overdo
- snake-charmer
- sweet
- winning
- beautiful
- delectable
- snake
* * *encantador, -ora♦ adjdelightful, charming;es un tipo encantador he's charming, he's a lovely guy♦ nm,fencantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *I adj charmingII m, encantadora f magician;encantador de serpientes snake charmer* * *encantador, - dora adj: charming, delightfulencantador, - dora n: magician* * *encantador adj delightful / charming -
2 delicioso
adj.delicious, delightful, tasty, very tasty.* * *► adjetivo1 delightful, charming (una comida) delicious* * *(f. - deliciosa)adj.1) delicious2) delightful* * *ADJ1) [momento, sonido] delightful2) [comida, bebida] delicious* * *- sa adjetivoa) <comida/bebida/sabor> deliciousb) < tiempo> delightful¿no te bañas? el agua está deliciosa — aren't you going to have a swim? the water's lovely
* * *= delicious, delightful, delectable, luscious, scrumptious, mouth-watering, flavourful [flavorful, -USA].Ex. This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.Ex. Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex. It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex. This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex. They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex. End your meal on a naughty-but-nice note with one of these mouth-watering desserts, served with lashings of home-made custard.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.* * *- sa adjetivoa) <comida/bebida/sabor> deliciousb) < tiempo> delightful¿no te bañas? el agua está deliciosa — aren't you going to have a swim? the water's lovely
* * *= delicious, delightful, delectable, luscious, scrumptious, mouth-watering, flavourful [flavorful, -USA].Ex: This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.
Ex: Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex: It is a delectable opportunity to introduce a patron to the writings of a favorite author, such as M. Fisher, whose works, one hopes, will delight the patron both for their gastronomical tours de force as well as for the unforgettable anecdotes.Ex: This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex: They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex: End your meal on a naughty-but-nice note with one of these mouth-watering desserts, served with lashings of home-made custard.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.* * *delicioso -sa1 ‹comida/bebida/sabor› delicious; ‹perfume› exquisite2 ‹tiempo/velada› delightful¿no te bañas? el agua está deliciosa aren't you going to have a swim? the water's lovely3 ‹chica/niño/sonrisa› charming, delightful* * *
delicioso◊ -sa adjetivo ‹comida/bebida/sabor› delicious;
‹ tiempo› delightful
delicioso,-a adj (sabor) delicious
(sonido, espectáculo) delightful: fue una velada deliciosa, it was a great evening
' delicioso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
canela
- deliciosa
English:
beautiful
- delicious
- delightful
- delectable
- mouth
* * *delicioso, -a adj1. [comida, bebida] delicious;[aroma, sabor] delicious2. [persona, sonrisa, lugar, clima] lovely, delightful* * *adj delightful; comida delicious* * *delicioso, -sa adj1) rico: delicious2) : delightful* * *delicioso adj delicious -
3 deleitoso
adj.delightful, delectable, pleasurable, enjoyable.* * *► adjetivo1 delightful, enjoyable* * *ADJ delightful, pleasing* * *deleitoso, -a adjdelightful* * *adj delightful -
4 delicia
f.1 delight.hacer las delicias de alguien to delight somebody2 Delicia.* * *1 delight, pleasure\hacer las delicias de alguien to delight somebody* * *SF delight* * *femenino delighthacer las delicias de alguien — to delight somebody
* * *= treat.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.----* delicia culinaria = culinary delight.* * *femenino delighthacer las delicias de alguien — to delight somebody
* * *= treat.Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.
* delicia culinaria = culinary delight.* * *delightestos bombones son una delicia these chocolates are delicious o ( colloq) divineeste parque es una delicia this park is lovely o delightfulcorría una brisa que era una delicia there was a delightful o a very pleasant breezehacer las delicias de algn to delight sbCompuesto:Turkish delight* * *
delicia sustantivo femenino
delight;
delicia sustantivo femenino delight: los títeres hacían las delicias de los niños, the puppet show delighted the children
' delicia' also found in these entries:
English:
delight
- treat
- Turkish
* * *delicia nf1. [placer] delight;estos pasteles son una delicia these cakes are delicious;es una delicia escucharle it's a delight to listen to him;hacer las delicias de alguien to delight sb2. [pescado congelado] fish finger;delicias de merluza hake fish fingers* * *f delight;hacer las delicias de alguien delight s.o.* * *delicia nf: delight -
5 gustar mucho
v.1 to like very much, to like well, to like fine.Nos gusta mucho la carne a la parrilla We like grilled meat very much.2 to like it very much.Nos gusta mucho We like it very much.3 to like very much to.Nos gusta mucho comer We like very much to eat.4 to be delightful to everybody, to be delightful to everyone, to be pleasing to everybody, to be delightful for everybody.El buen vino gusta mucho Good wine is delightful for everybody.* * *(v.) = come up + a treat, go down + a treatEx. The window frames appeared to have not seen the light of day for over 50 years and were totally caked in dirt -- although with some elbow grease the window came up a treat.Ex. After only two days rehearsal we did a stormer of a gig from my point of view which went down a treat to a packed house.* * *(v.) = come up + a treat, go down + a treatEx: The window frames appeared to have not seen the light of day for over 50 years and were totally caked in dirt -- although with some elbow grease the window came up a treat.
Ex: After only two days rehearsal we did a stormer of a gig from my point of view which went down a treat to a packed house. -
6 maravilloso
adj.marvelous, wonderful, divine, marvellous.intj.that's great, marvellous, marvelous, wonderful.* * *► adjetivo1 wonderful, marvellous* * *(f. - maravillosa)adj.marvelous, wonderful* * *ADJ1) (=magnífico) wonderful, marvellous, marvelous (EEUU)tengo dos hijos maravillosos — I have two wonderful o marvellous children
he tenido una maravillosa idea — I've had a wonderful o marvellous idea
2) (=mágico) magic* * *- sa adjetivo marvelous*, wonderful* * *= amazing, marvellous [marvelous, -USA], wonderful, exquisite, gee whiz [gee wizz], gorgeous, wondrous, many splendoured, light fantastic, delightful, heavenly, picture-perfect, divine, swell.Ex. However, this is still a long way from the amazing power of a large mini or mainframe computer.Ex. The National Library of Canada in its automation development has done a remarkable and marvelous thing in terms of its interpretation and use of the MARC format.Ex. A wonderful grin spread over the manager's face.Ex. The idea was exquisite but full of terror.Ex. He should beware that the ' gee whiz' or 'Isn't science wonderful' syndrome is not uncommon among the recently converted = Debería tener cuidado de que el síndrome " recórcholis" o "la ciencia es maravillosa" es frecuente entre los nuevos conversos.Ex. The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex. It may be fun to discuss wondrous new products, but they won't make much difference in the world if they are too expensive.Ex. In the article 'Love is a many splendoured thing' a selection of 13 writers of romance, both new and veteran, all on the rise in their field, discuss their craft and the challenges of today's market.Ex. The article is entitled 'Networking the light fantastic. CD-ROMs on LANs'.Ex. Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex. It is a matter of basic safety for everyone on board, before casting off in the morning for that next heavenly anchorage, to see that everything be properly stowed and secured.Ex. The opening day of the pheasant hunting season was almost picture-perfect as warm temperatures and sunshine were the order of the day.Ex. Her slinky dress was incredibly sexy, the colour was divine on her, plus the gold accessories were the perfect complement.Ex. I was reading this book in anticipatian of the movie and it was swell, it was so good I read it two days straight.----* de manera maravillosa = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* experiencia maravillosa = experience of a lifetime.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* * *- sa adjetivo marvelous*, wonderful* * *= amazing, marvellous [marvelous, -USA], wonderful, exquisite, gee whiz [gee wizz], gorgeous, wondrous, many splendoured, light fantastic, delightful, heavenly, picture-perfect, divine, swell.Ex: However, this is still a long way from the amazing power of a large mini or mainframe computer.
Ex: The National Library of Canada in its automation development has done a remarkable and marvelous thing in terms of its interpretation and use of the MARC format.Ex: A wonderful grin spread over the manager's face.Ex: The idea was exquisite but full of terror.Ex: He should beware that the ' gee whiz' or 'Isn't science wonderful' syndrome is not uncommon among the recently converted = Debería tener cuidado de que el síndrome " recórcholis" o "la ciencia es maravillosa" es frecuente entre los nuevos conversos.Ex: The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex: It may be fun to discuss wondrous new products, but they won't make much difference in the world if they are too expensive.Ex: In the article 'Love is a many splendoured thing' a selection of 13 writers of romance, both new and veteran, all on the rise in their field, discuss their craft and the challenges of today's market.Ex: The article is entitled 'Networking the light fantastic. CD-ROMs on LANs'.Ex: Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.Ex: It is a matter of basic safety for everyone on board, before casting off in the morning for that next heavenly anchorage, to see that everything be properly stowed and secured.Ex: The opening day of the pheasant hunting season was almost picture-perfect as warm temperatures and sunshine were the order of the day.Ex: Her slinky dress was incredibly sexy, the colour was divine on her, plus the gold accessories were the perfect complement.Ex: I was reading this book in anticipatian of the movie and it was swell, it was so good I read it two days straight.* de manera maravillosa = marvellously [marvelously, -USA].* experiencia maravillosa = experience of a lifetime.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* * *maravilloso -samarvelous*, wonderfulse me ha ocurrido una idea maravillosa I've had a marvelous o wonderful ideanos hizo un tiempo maravilloso we had splendid o marvelous o wonderful weather* * *
maravilloso◊ -sa adjetivo
marvelous( conjugate marvelous), wonderful
maravilloso,-a adjetivo wonderful, marvellous, US marvelous
' maravilloso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bárbara
- bárbaro
- bestial
- maravillosa
- fabuloso
English:
awesome
- blissful
- dreamy
- forehand
- marvellous
- marvelous
- out-of-sight
- wonderful
- wondrous
- glorious
- gorgeous
- that
* * *maravilloso, -a adj1. [extraordinario] marvellous, wonderful2. [milagroso] miraculous;la maravillosa intervención del portero evitó el gol the goalkeeper's miraculous save prevented a goal* * *adj marvelous, Brmarvellous, wonderful* * *maravilloso, -sa adjestupendo: wonderful, marvelous♦ maravillosamente adv* * *maravilloso adj wonderful -
7 divino
adj.1 divine, godly, heavenly, godlike.2 divine, sacred.3 divine, marvelous.* * *► adjetivo1 divine* * *(f. - divina)adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (Rel) divine2) (=precioso) divine, lovelyla casa es divina — the house is lovely o divine
2.ADV ** * *- na adjetivoa) (Relig) divine (before n)b) (fam) <chica/vestido> delightful, divine* * *- na adjetivoa) (Relig) divine (before n)b) (fam) <chica/vestido> delightful, divine* * *divino11 = divine, heavenly, empyrean.Ex: To take a fairly simple example, we can imagine a user who is searching for information about a particular edition of Dante's ' Divine Comedy'.
Ex: It is a matter of basic safety for everyone on board, before casting off in the morning for that next heavenly anchorage, to see that everything be properly stowed and secured.Ex: The third heaven is not the sky, for Genesis reveals that the empyrean heaven was created on the first day, and the starry skies not till the second.* amor divino = divine love.* creación divina = divine creation.* derecho divino = divine right, divine law.* Divina Comedia, La = Divine Comedy, The.* Divina Providencia = Divine Providence.* poder divino = divine power.divino22 = delicious, divine.Ex: This cookbook is designed to help teachers and librarians engage in beneficial collaborations to bring reading to the lips of students in new and ' delicious' ways.
Ex: Her slinky dress was incredibly sexy, the colour was divine on her, plus the gold accessories were the perfect complement.* * *divino -na2 ( fam); ‹chica/vestido/fiesta› divine, delightful¡qué divino! ¡mira como protege a su hermanita! isn't it lovely o delightful the way he looks after his little sister!* * *
divino◊ -na adjetivo
divine
divino,-a adjetivo divine
' divino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
divina
- don
- bendición
English:
divine
- heavenly
- retribution
- adorable
- gorgeous
* * *divino, -a adj1. [de Dios, de los dioses] divine;habló de lo divino y lo humano he talked about everything under the sununa casita divina a darling little house* * *adj tb figdivine* * *divino, -na adj: divine* * *divino adj divine -
8 encanto
m.1 charm (atractivo).ser un encanto to be a treasure o delight2 darling (apelativo cariñoso).3 spell (hechizo).como por encanto as if by magic4 delight, pleasurable thing.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: encantar.* * *1 (hechizo) spell, enchantment, charm3 familiar (apelativo) love, darling, sweetheart■ lo que tú digas, encanto whatever you say, darling1 (gracias) charms* * *noun m.1) charm2) spell* * *SM1) (=atractivo) charmel pueblecito tiene mucho encanto — the village has a lot of charm o is very charming
no es guapa, pero tiene su encanto — she isn't pretty, but she has charm
2) (=maravilla)el niño es un encanto — he's a charming o lovely o delightful little boy
¡qué encanto de jardín! — what a lovely garden!
3) [uso apelativo] darling¡oye, encanto! — hello, gorgeous! *
4) (=encantamiento) spell* * *1)a) ( atractivo) charmb) (fam) (maravilla, primor)eres un encanto — you're a darling (colloq)
qué encanto de hombre! — what a lovely o charming man!
2)a) ( hechizo) spellb) (Ven fam) ( fantasma) ghost* * *1)a) ( atractivo) charmb) (fam) (maravilla, primor)eres un encanto — you're a darling (colloq)
qué encanto de hombre! — what a lovely o charming man!
2)a) ( hechizo) spellb) (Ven fam) ( fantasma) ghost* * *encanto11 = lure, glamour [glamor, -USA], allure, turn-on, mojo.Ex: The author of that passage does not entirely discount these ' lures'.
Ex: In many cases needs other than those of the user are driving the further introduction of the Internet into libraries, e. g. the glamour and marketing value of connectivity, and the egos of librarians = En muchos casos necesidades diferentes a las de los usuarios están fomentando aún más la introducción de Internet en las bibliotecas, por ej., el carisma y el valor comercial de la red y el ego del bibliotecario.Ex: The article is entitled 'The perilous allure of moral imperativism'.Ex: Dr. James Houran discusses the different ways men and women show affection and addresses the top turn-ons and turn-offs with men and women.Ex: I think we all lose our mojo at certain times in our life, whether it be our inspiration, energy, creativity, or motivation.* encanto sexual = mojo, sex appeal.* perder el encanto = lose + Posesivo + allure, lose + Posesivo + savour, lose + Posesivo + shine.* que conserva su encanto natural = unspoilt [unspoiled, -USA].* sucumbir ante un encanto = succumb to + lure.encanto22 = charm, magic spell, spell.Ex: Collected in 1907 from an oral source, this story depends for its charm and attraction on the colloquial flavour, its dialect.
Ex: These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex: Such speculations carried ad infinitum are given concrete form in giants, and the enchantments of elves and dwarfs, and the magic of runes and spells.* como por encanto = magically.* * *A1 (atractivo) charmutilizó todos sus encantos para conquistarlo she used all her charms to win him oversu sencillez es su mayor encanto its most appealing feature is its simplicityel atardecer aquí tiene su encanto there is something (special) about dusk heredisfrute del encanto del paisaje y del clima tropical enjoy the charm of the landscape and the tropical climate2 ( fam)(maravilla, primor): muchas gracias, eres un encanto thank you very much, you're a darling ( colloq)¡qué encanto de hombre! what a lovely o charming o delightful man!¡hola encanto! ¿qué tal? hello, love o darling, how are you?tienen un jardín que es un encanto they have a lovely gardenB1 (hechizo) spellse rompió el encanto the spell was brokencomo por encanto as if by magic* * *
Del verbo encantar: ( conjugate encantar)
encanto es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
encantó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
encantar
encanto
encantar ( conjugate encantar) verbo intransitivo (+ me/te/le etc):◊ me encantó la obra I loved o I really enjoyed the play;
me encantoía que me acompañaras I'd love you to come with me
verbo transitivo
to cast o put a spell on, bewitch
encanto sustantivo masculino
1
su sencillez es su mayor encanto its most appealing feature is its simplicityb) (fam) ( maravilla):◊ ¡qué encanto de hombre! what a lovely o charming man!;
tienen un jardín que es un encanto they have a lovely garden
2
encantar
I vi (gustar mucho) to love: les encanta viajar, they love travelling
su manera de recitar encantó al público, the audience were enraptured by his recital ➣ Ver nota en love
II vt (embrujar) to bewitch, cast o put a spell on
encanto sustantivo masculino
1 (atractivo) charm: tiene mucho encanto, it's very charming
2 (agradable) delight: tu hermana es un encanto, your sister's a little darling
' encanto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conquistar
- embrujo
- encantar
- gancho
- gracia
- graciosa
- gracioso
- hechizo
- manejar
- ángel
- atractivo
- conferir
- residir
English:
appeal
- certain
- charm
- delight
- exude
- magic
- magnetic
- pulchritude
- romance
- spell
- sweetie
- take in
- sweet
- thrilled
* * *encanto nm1. [atractivo] charm;una ciudad llena de encanto a charming o lovely town;hoteles con encanto hotels with that special something;esta película ha perdido su encanto con los años time hasn't been kind to this film;no me pude resistir a sus encantos I couldn't resist her charms;una camiseta que realza sus encantos a T-shirt that shows off her assets2. [persona encantadora] charming o lovely person;ser un encanto to be a treasure o delight;es un encanto de mujer she's a charming o lovely woman;¡qué encanto de nietos tiene! what lovely grandchildren she has!3. [apelativo cariñoso] darling;ven aquí, encanto come here, darling4. [hechizo] spell;como por encanto as if by magic;romper el encanto to break the spell* * *m1 ( atractivo) charm2 ( hechizo):como por encanto as if by magic3:eres un encanto you’re an angel;¡encanto! love of my life!* * *encanto nm1) : charm, fascination2) hechizo: spell3) : delightful person or thing* * *encanto n charm -
9 simpático
adj.1 nice, genial, attractive, charming.2 sympathetic.* * *► adjetivo2 MEDICINA sympathetic\hacerse el simpático / hacerse la simpática to ingratiate oneself ( con, with), butter up ((con,-)* * *(f. - simpática)adj.nice, friendly* * *ADJ1) (=afectuoso) [persona] nice, pleasant, likeable; [ambiente] congenial, pleasant¡qué policía más simpático! — what a nice policeman!
los cubanos son muy simpáticos — Cubans are very nice o friendly people
no le hemos caído muy simpáticos — she didn't really take to us, she didn't really like us
me cae simpático — I think he's nice, I like him
2) (Anat, Med) sympathetic* * *- ca adjetivoa) < persona> niceme cae or me resulta muy simpático — I really like him, I think he's really nice
es un hombre de lo más simpático — he's a very nice o pleasant man
estuvo de lo más simpático — he was extremely nice o pleasant
b) <gesto/detalle> nice, lovely* * *= engaging, likeable [likable], endearing, affable, nice.Ex. The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.Ex. This is a likable, well-organized, and quite funny comedy that tells the story of a man who is left on a remote Scottish island on his stag night.Ex. Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.Ex. After practice, however, the usually affable Jackson looked to be in a fog as he prepared to walk to his locker.Ex. One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.* * *- ca adjetivoa) < persona> niceme cae or me resulta muy simpático — I really like him, I think he's really nice
es un hombre de lo más simpático — he's a very nice o pleasant man
estuvo de lo más simpático — he was extremely nice o pleasant
b) <gesto/detalle> nice, lovely* * *= engaging, likeable [likable], endearing, affable, nice.Ex: The interview went smoothly; the committee was impressed by her knowledge of the current library scene, her enthusiasm, and her engaging personality.
Ex: This is a likable, well-organized, and quite funny comedy that tells the story of a man who is left on a remote Scottish island on his stag night.Ex: Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.Ex: After practice, however, the usually affable Jackson looked to be in a fog as he prepared to walk to his locker.Ex: One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.* * *simpático -ca1 ‹persona› niceme cae or me resulta muy simpático I really like him, I think he's really niceno es muy simpático que digamos he's hardly what I would call likable o pleasantes un hombre de lo más simpático he's a very nice o pleasant o likable manel día que vino estuvo de lo más simpático the day he came here he was extremely nice o pleasant o genial2 ‹gesto/detalle› nice, lovely3 ‹ambiente› pleasant, congenial; ‹paseo› pleasant, delightful, nice* * *
simpático◊ -ca adjetivo
me cae or me resulta muy simpático I really like him
‹ paseo› pleasant, nice
simpático,-a adjetivo
1 (agradable) pleasant, nice, likeable: tu amigo me cayó simpático, I really liked your friend
2 (divertido) amusing
' simpático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aparte
- simpática
- tipo
- estar
- majo
- querido
- resultar
English:
agreeable
- decent
- endearing
- friendly
- genial
- kind
- likable
- likeable
- nice
- what
- chatty
- convivial
- like
- pleasant
* * *simpático, -a adj1. [persona] [agradable] nice, likeable;[abierto, cordial] friendly;me cae muy simpático I think he's very nice, I find him very likeable;estuvo muy simpático conmigo he was very friendly to me;hacerse el simpático to be all friendly, Br to come over all friendly2. [ocasión] agreeable, pleasant3. [anécdota, comedia] amusing, entertaining4. Anat sympathetic* * *adj nice, lik(e)able* * *simpático, -ca adj: nice, friendly, likeable* * *simpático adj nice -
10 viejo
adj.1 old, elderly, senile, long in the tooth.2 old, aged, antique.m.1 old man, elder, old timer, aged man.2 father.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) old2 (desgastado) old, worn-out3 (antiguo) old, ancient► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 elderly people\caerse de viejo,-a figurado to be falling apart with ageestar viejo,-a to look oldhacer la cuenta a la vieja to count on one's fingershacerse viejo,-a to grow oldmás viejo,-a que Matusalén / más viejo,-a que ir a pie familiar as old as the hillsmi viejo,-a familiar (hombre) my old man, the old man 2 (mujer) my old woman, my old lady, the old ladymis viejos familiar my folks, my parentsmorir de viejo to die of old ageser gato viejo / ser perro viejo familiar to be a sly old foxviejo verde familiar dirty old man* * *1. (f. - vieja)adj.1) old2) worn2. (f. - vieja)nounold man / woman* * *viejo, -a1. ADJ1) (=de mucha edad) oldhacerse o ponerse viejo — to grow old, get old
de viejo me gustaría vivir junto al mar — when I'm old, I'd like to live by the sea
- más viejo que el cagar2) (=envejecido) old3) (=usado) oldropa vieja — old clothes [pl] ; (=de segunda mano) secondhand clothes [pl]
4) (=antiguo) old5)2. SM/ F1) (=persona mayor) old man/old womanlos viejos — the elderly, old people
verde 1., 6)el Viejo de Pascua — (LAm) Father Christmas
2) (LAm)*mi viejo — (=padre, esposo) my old man *
mi vieja — (=madre, esposa) my old woman *
mis viejos — ( esp LAm) (=padres) my parents, my folks *
3) (LAm)* (en oración directa) (=querido) darling4) (LAm)* (=chica)las viejas — the chicks *, the birds *
5) *(como excl) (=tío, colega) mate *, pal *, buddy (EEUU) ** * *I- ja adjetivo1) [ser] <persona/animal> old; <coche/ropa/casa> oldser más viejo que Matusalén — to be as old as the hills
2)a) [estar] <persona/animal> ( envejecido) oldb) [estar] <zapatos/pantalones> ( desgastado) old3) (delante del n) ( antiguo) <costumbre/amigo> old•II- ja masculino, femenino1) (m) old man; (f) old womanlos viejos — old people, the elderly
un viejecito or viejito encantador — a delightful old man
de viejo: se casó de viejo he was an old man when he got married; se murió de viejo — he died of old age
2) (fam) ( refiriéndose a los padres)mi viejo/mi vieja — my old man/lady (colloq)
tus viejos — your folks, your Mom and Dad
3) (AmL) (hablándole a un niño, al cónyuge etc) darling (colloq), love (colloq); ( a un amigo) buddy (AmE), mate (BrE)4) (Méx fam) ( esposo) (m) old man (colloq); (f) old woman o lady (colloq)* * *I- ja adjetivo1) [ser] <persona/animal> old; <coche/ropa/casa> oldser más viejo que Matusalén — to be as old as the hills
2)a) [estar] <persona/animal> ( envejecido) oldb) [estar] <zapatos/pantalones> ( desgastado) old3) (delante del n) ( antiguo) <costumbre/amigo> old•II- ja masculino, femenino1) (m) old man; (f) old womanlos viejos — old people, the elderly
un viejecito or viejito encantador — a delightful old man
de viejo: se casó de viejo he was an old man when he got married; se murió de viejo — he died of old age
2) (fam) ( refiriéndose a los padres)mi viejo/mi vieja — my old man/lady (colloq)
tus viejos — your folks, your Mom and Dad
3) (AmL) (hablándole a un niño, al cónyuge etc) darling (colloq), love (colloq); ( a un amigo) buddy (AmE), mate (BrE)4) (Méx fam) ( esposo) (m) old man (colloq); (f) old woman o lady (colloq)* * *viejo1= old [older -comp., oldest -sup.], long-standing, age-old, olde, hoary [hoarier -comp., hoariest -sup.], senile, timeworn, long-time [longtime].Ex: These circumvent many of the problems that must be tackled in subject indexing such as the emergence of new terms and new meanings for old words.
Ex: The struggle to make the library an integral part of the educational process is a long-standing one which has yet to be resolved.Ex: The current environment in higher education is providing an opportunity for librarians to define a future that will ensure their central role in the educational process and thus resolve these remaining age-old questions.Ex: The article 'Ye olde smart card' presents an annotated list of information sources on the credit card industry.Ex: I know this is a rather hoary topic, but I am going to mention it again.Ex: However, the advertisements were not found to support the societal stereotypes that the aged are inflexible, senile, physically deteriorated, and dependent.Ex: In the crest of the timeworn Black Mountains lies the summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi.Ex: The late James Bennet Childs, one-time head of Descriptive Cataloging at LC and long-time documents specialist, has often pointed out how the quality of documents cataloging went downhill after the special cataloging unit was abolished.* cada vez más viejo = aging [ageing].* coche viejo = lemon, jalopy.* de la vieja guardia = old-style.* desde los viejos tiempos = since olden times.* loro viejo no aprende a hablar = you can't teach an old dog new tricks.* los viejos tiempos = the good old days.* más viejo que Matusalén = as old as Methuselah, as old as the hills.* morir de viejo = die of + old age.* Posesivo + viejas costumbres = Posesivo + old ways, Posesivo + old ways.* Posesivo + viejos hábitos = Posesivo + old ways, Posesivo + old ways.* ropa vieja = bubble and squeak.* vieja escuela, la = old school, the.* vieja guardia, la = old guard, the.* viejas costumbres nunca desaparecen, las = old ways never die, the.* viejo amigo = old friend, old buddy.* viejo amor = old flame.* Viejo Mundo, el = Old World, the.* viejos tiempos, los = good old days, the.* vino viejo en pellejos nuevos = old wine in new bottles.viejo2= old geezer, oldtimer [old-timer], old man, wrinkly [wrinklies, -pl.], long in the tooth.Ex: 'Old geezer!' exclaimed Carpozzi, staggered, dumbfounded.
Ex: Throughout the book, he demonstrates how racial tensions often overshadowed class and cultural differences between oldtimers and newcomers.Ex: The book follows Philip's development from a bashful teenager to a more self-assured, but tortured, adult, and finally to a pathetic old man, who often suffered from long bouts of debilitating depression.Ex: These wrinklies are the wise men who have been to hell and back.Ex: Training would be needed for the reception staff, who all said they were a bit long in the tooth for learning how to use a computer.* el viejo = the elder.* Plinio el Viejo = Pliny the Elder.* Posesivo + viejo = Posesivo + old man.* viejo chochopelmazo = dodderer, old fart.* viejo gruñón = grumpy old man, grumpy old sod.* viejo lobo de mar = old sea dog, old salty dog.* viejo pelmazo = old fart.* viejo pesado = old fart.* viejo verde = dirty old man.* viejo veterano = war horse.* * *A1 [ SER] ‹persona/animal› (de edad) oldno es tan viejo como parece he's not as old as he lookste estás haciendo viejo you're getting oldese peinado te hace vieja that hairstyle makes you look old2 [ SER] ‹coche/ropa/casa› oldtoda la ropa que tengo es vieja all my clothes are oldser más viejo que Matusalén or (CS) que andar a pie to be as old as the hillsese remedio es más viejo que Matusalén or que andar a pie that cure is as old as the hills o ( colloq) has been around for donkey's years3de viejo: una librería de viejo a secondhand bookshopzapatero de viejo cobblerB1 [ ESTAR] ‹persona/animal› (envejecido) oldya está viejo he's got(ten) old¡qué vieja estoy! ¡mírame las arrugas! I look so old! just look at these wrinkles!2 [ ESTAR] ‹zapatos/pantalones› (desgastado) oldes un abrigo bonito pero ya está viejo it's a nice coat but it's seen better days o it's getting oldC ( delante del n) (antiguo) ‹costumbre/amigo› oldestábamos recordando los viejos tiempos we were remembering old times o the old daysuna vieja leyenda an old legendCompuestos:feminine old guardel Viejo Continente Europeel Viejo Mundo the Old Worldmasculine Old TestamentD (anterior, precedente) oldla cocina vieja era mejor que ésta the old stove was better than this onemasculine, femininelos viejos old people, the elderlyno llegará a viejo he'll never reach old agede viejo hizo las paces con ella as an old man o when he was old he made his peace with herun viejo gruñón a grumpy old manuna viejecita or viejita muy amable a dear o sweet little old ladyun viejecito or viejito encantador a delightful old manCompuestos:B ( fam)(refiriéndose a los padres): mayor que mi viejo/mi vieja older than my old man/my old lady ( colloq)pídele dinero a tus viejos ask your folks o your Mom and Dad for some money ( colloq)(hablándole a un amigo): ¿te tomas otra copa, viejo? do you want another drink, pal o ( AmE) buddy o ( BrE) mate? ( colloq)* * *
viejo◊ -ja adjetivo
1 [ser] ‹persona/animal› old;
‹coche/ropa/casa› old;
2
¡qué vieja estoy! I look so old!
3 ( delante del n) ( antiguo) ‹costumbre/amigo› old;
Vviejo Testamento Old Testament
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
1 (m) old man;
(f) old woman;
llegar a viejo to reach old age;
se casó de viejo he was an old man when he got married;
se murió de viejo he died of old age;
Vviejo Pascuero (Chi) See Also→ Papá Noel;
viejo verde or (Méx) viejo rabo verde (fam) dirty old man
2 (fam) ( refiriéndose a los padres):◊ mi viejo/mi vieja my old man/lady (colloq);
tus viejos your folks, your Mom and Dad
3 (AmL) (hablándole a un niño, al cónyuge etc) darling (colloq), love (colloq);
( a un amigo) buddy (AmE), mate (BrE)
4 (Méx fam) ( esposo) (m) old man (colloq);
(f) old woman o lady (colloq)
viejo,-a
I adjetivo old
una vieja iglesia, an old church
II sustantivo masculino y femenino old person
(hombre) old man
fam (padre) dad
(mujer) old woman
fam (madre) mum, US mom
fam (los padres) los viejos, the parents o folks
' viejo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabada
- acabado
- cacharro
- casarse
- casco
- continente
- engarzar
- ir
- resabio
- retrasarse
- tartana
- usada
- usado
- verde
- vieja
- zorra
- zorro
- antiguo
- barrigón
- cafetera
- carcacha
- cascajo
- chocho
- de
- envejecer
- llegar
- maña
- para
- vez
English:
ageing
- archaic
- banger
- battered
- dig out
- dinosaur
- dirty
- ditch
- dog
- fall for
- frumpy
- get on
- grouch
- hulk
- irascible
- locate
- long-standing
- old
- old-looking
- rickety
- rust
- salvage
- shabby
- standby
- sugar daddy
- swap for
- trade in
- used
- date
- decrepit
- dirty old man
- father
- junk
- Santa Claus
- second-hand
- stale
- way
* * *viejo, -a♦ adj1. [en edad] old;está muy viejo para su edad he looks very old for his age;esa ropa te hace más viejo those clothes make you look older;hacerse viejo to get o grow old;de viejo fue cuando empezó a viajar it was only as an old man that he started to travel;morirse de viejo to die from old age;RP Famser más viejo que andar a pie to be as old as the hills, to have come out of the ark2. [usado] [ropa, aparato] old;estas botas están ya viejas these boots are worn out o past it now;una radio vieja an old radio;una librería de viejo a second-hand bookshop3. [antiguo] old;viejas canciones old songs;un viejo conocido an old acquaintance;es un chiste muy viejo it's a really old joke4. RP [de toda la vida]baila muy bien, es tanguero viejo he dances very well, he's always loved tango;a ése no le creas, que es mentiroso viejo don't you believe him, he's a born liar♦ nm,f1. [anciano] old man, f old lady;los viejos the elderly;los viejos del pueblo the old people in the village;llegar a viejo to live to be an old manRP Fam el viejo de la bolsa the bogeyman; Chile el Viejo Pascuero o de Pascua Santa Claus, Father Christmas;viejo verde dirty old man[madre] old girl;mis viejos my folks[amiga] girl, US girlfriend;¿qué hay de nuevo, viejo? what's new, Br mate o US buddy?¿querés un caramelo, mi viejo? Br do you want a sweet, love?, US do you want a piece of candy, honey?* * *I adj oldII m old man;mis viejos L.Am. fam my folks fam* * *viejo, -ja adj1) anciano: old, elderly2) antiguo: former, longstandingviejas tradiciones: old traditionsviejos amigos: old friends3) gastado: old, worn, worn-outviejo, -ja nanciano: old man m, old woman f* * *viejo1 adj old -
11 deleitable
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12 bogavante
f. & m.1 first rower, leading rower in a rowboat, stroke.2 lobster.m.lobster.* * *1 lobster* * *SM1) (Náut) stroke, first rower2) (Zool) lobster* * *masculino (Esp) lobster* * *= lobster.Ex. During the visit you may stroll the streets of this delightful community, have a lobster lunch, observe the natives, rent a bike, or go hiking or swimming.* * *masculino (Esp) lobster* * *= lobster.Ex: During the visit you may stroll the streets of this delightful community, have a lobster lunch, observe the natives, rent a bike, or go hiking or swimming.
* * *lobster* * *
bogavante m Zool lobster
' bogavante' also found in these entries:
English:
lobster
- shell
* * *bogavante nmlobster* * *m ZO lobster* * *bogavante n lobster -
13 espléndido
adj.splendid, abundant, grand, plentiful.* * *► adjetivo1 (magnífico) splendid, magnificent2 (generoso) generous, lavish* * *(f. - espléndida)adj.1) splendid, great2) generous* * *ADJ1) (=magnífico) splendid, magnificent2) (=generoso) lavish, generous* * *- da adjetivoa) <fiesta/comida> splendid, magnificent; <día/tiempo> splendid, marvelous*; <regalo/joya/abrigo> magnificentestaba espléndida con aquel vestido — she looked magnificent o wonderful in that dress
* * *= generous, lavish, splendid, gorgeous, princely.Ex. Many libraries have built I & R services into their budgets on a fairly generous scale.Ex. Library staffing levels were lavish and opening hours long.Ex. She wanted to suggest some course of action splendid and decisive, and was perturbed to find that she could not.Ex. The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex. By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.----* una espléndida variedad de = a panoply of.* * *- da adjetivoa) <fiesta/comida> splendid, magnificent; <día/tiempo> splendid, marvelous*; <regalo/joya/abrigo> magnificentestaba espléndida con aquel vestido — she looked magnificent o wonderful in that dress
* * *= generous, lavish, splendid, gorgeous, princely.Ex: Many libraries have built I & R services into their budgets on a fairly generous scale.
Ex: Library staffing levels were lavish and opening hours long.Ex: She wanted to suggest some course of action splendid and decisive, and was perturbed to find that she could not.Ex: The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex: By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* una espléndida variedad de = a panoply of.* * *espléndido -da1 ‹fiesta› splendid, magnificent; ‹día/tiempo› splendid, marvelous*, glorious; ‹regalo/joya/abrigo› magnificentnos había preparado una espléndida comida he had prepared a splendid meal for uses una ocasión espléndida para poder reunirnos it's a splendid o marvelous opportunity for us to meetestaba espléndida con aquel vestido she looked magnificent o wonderful in that dress2 (generoso) ‹persona› generous; ‹regalo› lavish, generous* * *
Del verbo esplender: ( conjugate esplender)
esplendido es:
el participio
espléndido◊ -da adjetivo
‹día/tiempo› splendid, marvelous( conjugate marvelous);
‹regalo/joya/abrigo› magnificent
‹ regalo› lavish, generous
espléndido,-a adjetivo
1 (estupendo) splendid
2 (generoso) generous
' espléndido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espléndida
- hermosa
- hermoso
- liberal
- soberbia
- soberbio
- súper
English:
glorious
- lavish
- princely
- splendid
- superb
- gorgeous
- grand
- royal
* * *espléndido, -a adj1. [maravilloso] splendid, magnificent;hace un día espléndido it's a beautiful o glorious day;hace un tiempo espléndido the weather is beautiful o glorious;me parece un tipo espléndido I think he's a wonderful guy;desperdició una oportunidad espléndida he wasted a golden o wonderful opportunity;este arroz está espléndido this rice is wonderful;estás espléndida con ese vestido you look magnificent in that dress2. [generoso] [persona] generous;[obsequio] generous, lavish3. [lujoso] magnificent, lavish;espléndidos decorados magnificent o lavish sets* * *adj1 splendid, magnificent2 ( generoso) generous* * *espléndido, -da adj1) : splendid, magnificent2) : generous, lavish♦ espléndidamente adv* * *espléndido adj1. (estupendo) splendid2. (generoso) generous -
14 excelente
adj.excellent.intj.excellent, super, just fine.m.excellent grade, A plus.* * *► adjetivo1 excellent, first-rate* * *adj.* * *ADJ excellent* * *adjetivo excellent* * *= excellent, fantastic, outstanding, supine, superb, vintage, sterling, upscale, fantastical, fantastical, tip-top, great, princely.Ex. The use of clear armoured glass walls gives excellent visual supervision in the Rare Book Room and in the Manuscript and Local History Reading Room.Ex. GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Ex. The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex. His point is apparently that the public library needs to be more than a supine service.Ex. The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex. Indeed, advantage was taken of the tenth anniversary of British membership to make 1983 a vintage year for monographs on the European Communities.Ex. It does not seem to me to be a nine days wonder but a fundamental change of heart that is rejuvenating traditional reference services which have done sterling service over the years.Ex. The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex. Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex. Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex. It's a tip-top place from top to bottom with no letdowns whatsoever.Ex. Click on 'add new experience', provide as much details as you can, and let us know why you think they are so great.Ex. By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.----* ejemplo excelente = shining example.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* forma excelente = commanding form.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* ser un + Nombre + excelente = be a prince of a + Nombre.* * *adjetivo excellent* * *= excellent, fantastic, outstanding, supine, superb, vintage, sterling, upscale, fantastical, fantastical, tip-top, great, princely.Ex: The use of clear armoured glass walls gives excellent visual supervision in the Rare Book Room and in the Manuscript and Local History Reading Room.
Ex: GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Ex: The PRECIS indexing system is a set of procedures for producing index entries which in theoretical terms represents an advance outstanding for its highly formularized approach to citation order and reference, or added entry, generation.Ex: His point is apparently that the public library needs to be more than a supine service.Ex: The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex: Indeed, advantage was taken of the tenth anniversary of British membership to make 1983 a vintage year for monographs on the European Communities.Ex: It does not seem to me to be a nine days wonder but a fundamental change of heart that is rejuvenating traditional reference services which have done sterling service over the years.Ex: The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Ex: It's a tip-top place from top to bottom with no letdowns whatsoever.Ex: Click on 'add new experience', provide as much details as you can, and let us know why you think they are so great.Ex: By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* ejemplo excelente = shining example.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* forma excelente = commanding form.* sentirse excelente = feel + tip-top.* ser un + Nombre + excelente = be a prince of a + Nombre.* * *excellent* * *
excelente adjetivo
excellent
excelente adjetivo excellent, superb: el vino es excelente, the wine is superb
' excelente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
insuperable
- maestra
- maestro
- sobresaliente
- cabo
- estupendo
- grande
- perfecto
- privilegiado
English:
acclaim
- ducky
- excellent
- exercise
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- groovy
- mean
- mime
- overall
- sterling
- vintage
- wash down
- work
- admirable
- credit
- golden
- piece
- prime
- rate
- recall
- tip
* * *excelente adjexcellent* * *adj excellent* * *excelente adj: excellent♦ excelentemente adv* * *excelente adj excellent -
15 langosta
f.1 rock or spiny lobster.2 locust (insect).* * *1 (crustáceo) crawfish, spiny lobster2 (insecto) locust* * *SF1) [de mar] lobster; [de río] crayfish2) (=insecto) locust* * ** * *= locust, lobster, spiny lobster.Ex. Their reluctance may result from past experience of tension created when the librarian envisioned three dozen classmates descending like locusts upon the library.Ex. During the visit you may stroll the streets of this delightful community, have a lobster lunch, observe the natives, rent a bike, or go hiking or swimming.Ex. Spiny lobsters are among the world's most valuable and highly prized seafoods.----* barco dedicado a la pesca de la langosta = lobster boat.* cesta para pescar langostas = lobster trap.* langosta marina = spiny lobster.* * ** * *= locust, lobster, spiny lobster.Ex: Their reluctance may result from past experience of tension created when the librarian envisioned three dozen classmates descending like locusts upon the library.
Ex: During the visit you may stroll the streets of this delightful community, have a lobster lunch, observe the natives, rent a bike, or go hiking or swimming.Ex: Spiny lobsters are among the world's most valuable and highly prized seafoods.* barco dedicado a la pesca de la langosta = lobster boat.* cesta para pescar langostas = lobster trap.* langosta marina = spiny lobster.* * *1 (crustáceo) lobster2 (insecto) locust* * *
langosta sustantivo femenino ( crustáceo) lobster;
( insecto) locust
langosta f Zool
1 (de mar) lobster
2 (de tierra) locust
' langosta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
pinza
- tenaza
- tenazas
English:
lobster
- locust
- crayfish
* * *langosta nf1. [crustáceo] rock o spiny lobster2. [insecto] locust* * ** * *langosta nf1) : lobster2) : locust* * *langosta n1. (de mar) lobster2. (insecto) locust -
16 magnífico
adj.1 magnificent, grand, splendid, super-duper.2 excellent, wonderful, marvelous, very good.intj.excellent, fine.* * *► adjetivo1 magnificent, splendid* * *(f. - magnífica)adj.magnificent, superb* * *ADJ magnificent, wonderfules un jugador magnífico — he's a magnificent o wonderful player
tenemos un magnífico profesor — we have a magnificent o wonderful teacher
¡magnífico! — excellent!, splendid!
rector magnífico — Esp (Univ) honourable Chancellor, honorable Chancellor (EEUU)
* * *- ca adjetivoa) (excelente, estupendo) <edificio/panorama> magnificent, superb; <espectáculo/escritor> marvelous*, wonderful, superb; < oportunidad> wonderful, marvelous*b) ( suntuoso) magnificent, splendidc) ( en títulos) honorable** * *= exciting, magnificent, superb, splendid, fabulous, glorious, gorgeous, many splendoured, princely.Ex. Finally, I wish to thank all of the speakers, reactors, and attendees who made these institutes so memorable, exciting, and rewarding.Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex. The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex. She wanted to suggest some course of action splendid and decisive, and was perturbed to find that she could not.Ex. The whole question of the language used in folk stories and the qualities to look for is studied at length by Elizabeth Cook in 'The Ordinary and the fabulous', a book of inexhaustible value to teachers and all those engaged in storytelling and reading aloud.Ex. In other words, compare the glorious statements made about the purpose of libraries in 1849 with the opening of Manchester Public Library, with one ceremony for the working class and one for the 'nobs'.Ex. The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex. In the article 'Love is a many splendoured thing' a selection of 13 writers of romance, both new and veteran, all on the rise in their field, discuss their craft and the challenges of today's market.Ex. By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.----* ejemplo magnífico = shining example.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* * *- ca adjetivoa) (excelente, estupendo) <edificio/panorama> magnificent, superb; <espectáculo/escritor> marvelous*, wonderful, superb; < oportunidad> wonderful, marvelous*b) ( suntuoso) magnificent, splendidc) ( en títulos) honorable** * *= exciting, magnificent, superb, splendid, fabulous, glorious, gorgeous, many splendoured, princely.Ex: Finally, I wish to thank all of the speakers, reactors, and attendees who made these institutes so memorable, exciting, and rewarding.
Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex: The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex: She wanted to suggest some course of action splendid and decisive, and was perturbed to find that she could not.Ex: The whole question of the language used in folk stories and the qualities to look for is studied at length by Elizabeth Cook in 'The Ordinary and the fabulous', a book of inexhaustible value to teachers and all those engaged in storytelling and reading aloud.Ex: In other words, compare the glorious statements made about the purpose of libraries in 1849 with the opening of Manchester Public Library, with one ceremony for the working class and one for the 'nobs'.Ex: The hotel features 428 newly renovated guest rooms with upscale southwestern décor and private balconies with gorgeous mountain views = El hotel ofrece 428 habitaciones renovadas recientemente con una decoración de lujo al estilo del suroeste del país y balcones con magníficas vistas a las montañas.Ex: In the article 'Love is a many splendoured thing' a selection of 13 writers of romance, both new and veteran, all on the rise in their field, discuss their craft and the challenges of today's market.Ex: By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* ejemplo magnífico = shining example.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* * *magnífico -ca1 (excelente, estupendo) ‹edificio/panorama› magnificent, marvelous*, superb; ‹espectáculo/escritor› marvelous*, superb, wonderful; ‹oportunidad› wonderful, marvelous*, splendidhace un día magnífico it's a beautiful dayha llegado el señor Díaz — ¡magnífico! Mr. Díaz has arrived — splendid o excellent!es un magnífico escritor he's a superb writerGalán estuvo magnífico, ganando en un tiempo de 5:31:27 Galán was magnificent o superb, winning in a time of 5:31:272 (suntuoso) magnificent, splendid3 (en títulos) honorable** * *
Del verbo magnificar: ( conjugate magnificar)
magnifico es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
magnificó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
magnificar
magnífico
magnífico◊ -ca adjetivo
‹espectáculo/escritor/oportunidad› marvelous( conjugate marvelous), wonderful;◊ ¡magnífico! excellent!
magnificar vtr (exagerar) to exaggerate: el diario local magnificó los acontecimientos, the newspaper blew the events out of proportion
magnífico,-a adjetivo splendid, wonderful: hace una tarde magnífica, it's a magnificent evening
' magnífico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
colosal
- magnificar
- magnífica
- hermoso
- soberbio
English:
absolutely
- fine
- glorious
- golf course
- gorgeous
- grand
- great
- magnificent
- workmanship
- fabulous
- splendid
- superb
* * *magnífico, -a adj1. [muy bueno] [idea, invento, oportunidad] wonderful, magnificent;una habitación con magníficas vistas al mar a room with a magnificent view of the sea;tus amigos son una gente magnífica your friends are wonderful;llegaré a las ocho – ¡magnífico! I'll be there at eight – splendid!2. [grandioso, espléndido] great, fantastic;¡con esa falda estás magnífica! you look great o fantastic in that skirt!3. [tratamiento] Honourable;el Rector Magnífico de la Universidad the Honourable Chancellor of the University* * *adj wonderful, magnificent* * *magnífico, -ca adjesplendoroso: magnificent, splendid♦ magníficamente adv* * *magnífico adj wonderful -
17 presentar un reto
(v.) = present + challenge, provide + challengeEx. The number of languages in which libraries receive materials often presents challenges and difficulties for cataloguers.Ex. Indeed, this is one of the most delightful aspects of reference work, providing every day a new intellectual challenge.* * *(v.) = present + challenge, provide + challengeEx: The number of languages in which libraries receive materials often presents challenges and difficulties for cataloguers.
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18 suntuoso
adj.sumptuous, grand, lavish, palatial.* * *► adjetivo1 sumptuous, magnificent* * *(f. - suntuosa)adj.* * *ADJ (=magnífico) sumptuous, magnificent; (=lujoso) lavish, rich* * *- sa adjetivo < palacio> magnificent, splendid; < decoración> sumptuous, lavish; < vestimentas> sumptuous, splendid* * *= sumptuous, lush, luxurious, luxury, plush, princely.Ex. Again, the convoy of 80 coaches, headed by a police escort, transported approximately 2800 conference participants to a sumptuous banquet.Ex. Near the hotel is the entrance to Mljet National Park with lush vegetation surrounding three inland lakes.Ex. The book has been described as 'an essay with illustrations' and a ' luxurious collector's edition'.Ex. This luxury seafront licensed hotel is 'one of the best places to stay in the world'.Ex. She was a beautiful woman living in a plush residence in Mayfair and notorious for her loose life.Ex. By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* * *- sa adjetivo < palacio> magnificent, splendid; < decoración> sumptuous, lavish; < vestimentas> sumptuous, splendid* * *= sumptuous, lush, luxurious, luxury, plush, princely.Ex: Again, the convoy of 80 coaches, headed by a police escort, transported approximately 2800 conference participants to a sumptuous banquet.
Ex: Near the hotel is the entrance to Mljet National Park with lush vegetation surrounding three inland lakes.Ex: The book has been described as 'an essay with illustrations' and a ' luxurious collector's edition'.Ex: This luxury seafront licensed hotel is 'one of the best places to stay in the world'.Ex: She was a beautiful woman living in a plush residence in Mayfair and notorious for her loose life.Ex: By my most delightful excursion was to Hamilton itself, one of the most princely places I have ever visited.* * *suntuoso -sa‹palacio› magnificent, splendid; ‹decoración› sumptuous, lavish; ‹vestimentas› sumptuous, splendid; ‹fiesta› lavish, sumptuous* * *
suntuoso◊ -sa adjetivo
sumptuous;
‹ palacio› magnificent
suntuoso,-a adjetivo sumptuous
una suntuosa mansión, a magnificent mansion
' suntuoso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
rica
- rico
- suntuosa
- magnífico
English:
lush
- palatial
- rich
- sumptuous
* * *suntuoso, -a adjsumptuous, magnificent* * *adj sumptuous* * *suntuoso, -sa adj: sumptuous, lavish♦ suntuosamente adv -
19 primor
m.1 treasure, marvel (person).hecho un primor spick and span2 fine thing, finery, daintiness, adornment.* * *1 (delicadeza) delicateness, delicacy2 (hermosura) beauty\con primor delicately* * *SM1) (=delicadeza) delicacy2) (=maestría) care, skillhecho con primor — done most skilfully, delicately made
3) (=objeto primoroso) fine thing, lovely thinghijos que son un primor — delightful children, charming children
* * *a) ( esmero)está bordado con mucho primor — it is very finely o delicately embroidered
b) ( delicadeza) delicacyc) (maravilla, encanto)esta porcelana/chica es un primor — this is an exquisite piece of porcelain/girl is a delight
* * *a) ( esmero)está bordado con mucho primor — it is very finely o delicately embroidered
b) ( delicadeza) delicacyc) (maravilla, encanto)esta porcelana/chica es un primor — this is an exquisite piece of porcelain/girl is a delight
* * *1(esmero): esta mantelería está bordada con mucho primor this table linen is very finely o delicately embroidered2 (delicadeza) delicacy3(maravilla, encanto): esta porcelana es un primor this is an exquisite piece of porcelainla niña es un primor she is a delightful o charming little girlcanta que es un primor she sings like an angel* * *
primor sustantivo masculino
1 (esmero) care, delicacy
2 (objeto delicado) este bordado es un primor, this embroidery is exquisite
3 (persona) angel, delight
' primor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
delicadeza
* * *primor nm1. [persona] treasure, marvel;[cosa, trabajo] fine thing;hecho un primor spick and span;su abuela cose que es un primor his grandmother sews beautifully* * *m skill;cocina que es un primor she’s a wonderful cook;con primor finely, exquisitely* * *primor nm1) : skill, care2) : beauty, elegance -
20 agradable
adj.1 pleasant (person).son muy agradables they're very pleasant2 pleasant (clima, temperatura).es muy agradable al tacto it feels very nice¡qué sorpresa tan agradable! what a nice o pleasant surprise!* * *► adjetivo1 nice, pleasant* * *adj.agreeable, pleasant* * *ADJ (=grato) pleasant, agreeableser agradable al gusto — to taste good, be tasty
* * *adjetivo < persona> pleasant, nice; < carácter> pleasant; <día/velada> enjoyable, nice; <sensación/efecto> pleasant, pleasing; <sabor/olor> pleasant, nicepasamos un día muy agradable — we had a very nice o enjoyable day
* * *= agreeable, enjoyable, nice, non-threatening, pleasant [pleasanter -comp., pleasantest -sup.], pleasantly, pleasing, pleasurable, sweet, congenial, welcome, joyful, likeable [likable], palatable, friendly-sounding, affable.Ex. But Elizabeth Steinhagen was attracted to Santiago for far different reasons than its agreeable weather.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. One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.Ex. The library is generally an accepted, welcome and non-threatening feature of the rural scene and librarians often build up close and trusted links with their readers.Ex. This provides the user with a pleasant outlook and gives natural light.Ex. Obviously guiding, whether of the more fixed kind discussed above, or in the form of publications and leaflets, must be pleasantly presented.Ex. This is not to say that the library should be cluttered with ugly signs; all notices should be carefully contrived and aesthetically pleasing.Ex. Work in a duly ordered community should be made attractive by the consciousness of usefulness, by variety, and by being exercised amidst pleasurable surroundings.Ex. It was a sweet, sharp, sunshiny morning in early October, and Bogardus felt good.Ex. The ideal archivist should have advanced training in history, facilitate access to records, and provide congenial servicing conditions.Ex. The library is generally an accepted, welcome and non-threatening feature of the rural scene and librarians often build up close and trusted links with their readers.Ex. It's that joyful leap from one place to another that symbolises the freedom to explore on the web.Ex. This is a likable, well-organized, and quite funny comedy that tells the story of a man who is left on a remote Scottish island on his stag night.Ex. I never suggested that horseradish would make horse meat any more or less palatable, or that the user was unaware of the fact that Trilling, L. is in fact Trilling, Lionel.Ex. The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.Ex. After practice, however, the usually affable Jackson looked to be in a fog as he prepared to walk to his locker.----* agradable al gusto = palatable.* de olor agradable = sweet-smelling.* de sabor agradable = palatable.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* vista agradable = a sight for sore eyes.* * *adjetivo < persona> pleasant, nice; < carácter> pleasant; <día/velada> enjoyable, nice; <sensación/efecto> pleasant, pleasing; <sabor/olor> pleasant, nicepasamos un día muy agradable — we had a very nice o enjoyable day
* * *= agreeable, enjoyable, nice, non-threatening, pleasant [pleasanter -comp., pleasantest -sup.], pleasantly, pleasing, pleasurable, sweet, congenial, welcome, joyful, likeable [likable], palatable, friendly-sounding, affable.Ex: But Elizabeth Steinhagen was attracted to Santiago for far different reasons than its agreeable weather.
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: One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said ' Nice tits, uh?'.Ex: The library is generally an accepted, welcome and non-threatening feature of the rural scene and librarians often build up close and trusted links with their readers.Ex: This provides the user with a pleasant outlook and gives natural light.Ex: Obviously guiding, whether of the more fixed kind discussed above, or in the form of publications and leaflets, must be pleasantly presented.Ex: This is not to say that the library should be cluttered with ugly signs; all notices should be carefully contrived and aesthetically pleasing.Ex: Work in a duly ordered community should be made attractive by the consciousness of usefulness, by variety, and by being exercised amidst pleasurable surroundings.Ex: It was a sweet, sharp, sunshiny morning in early October, and Bogardus felt good.Ex: The ideal archivist should have advanced training in history, facilitate access to records, and provide congenial servicing conditions.Ex: The library is generally an accepted, welcome and non-threatening feature of the rural scene and librarians often build up close and trusted links with their readers.Ex: It's that joyful leap from one place to another that symbolises the freedom to explore on the web.Ex: This is a likable, well-organized, and quite funny comedy that tells the story of a man who is left on a remote Scottish island on his stag night.Ex: I never suggested that horseradish would make horse meat any more or less palatable, or that the user was unaware of the fact that Trilling, L. is in fact Trilling, Lionel.Ex: The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.Ex: After practice, however, the usually affable Jackson looked to be in a fog as he prepared to walk to his locker.* agradable al gusto = palatable.* de olor agradable = sweet-smelling.* de sabor agradable = palatable.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* vista agradable = a sight for sore eyes.* * *1 ‹persona› pleasant, nice; ‹carácter› pleasantes agradable (para) con todo el mundo she's nice to everybody2 ‹sensación/efecto› pleasant, pleasing, nice; ‹sabor/olor› pleasant, nicepasamos un día muy agradable we had a very nice o enjoyable dayagradable a la vista pleasing to the eyeno fue un espectáculo agradable it wasn't a pretty sight* * *
agradable adjetivo ‹ persona› pleasant, nice;
‹ carácter› pleasant;
‹día/velada› enjoyable, nice;
‹sensación/efecto› pleasant, pleasing;
‹sabor/olor› pleasant, nice;
agradable adjetivo pleasant
' agradable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bastante
- encanto
- esforzarse
- extemporánea
- extemporáneo
- fresca
- fresco
- gustosa
- gustoso
- hospitalaria
- hospitalario
- imaginar
- música
- simpática
- simpático
- suave
- trato
- vida
- bien
- bueno
- cambio
- dije
- lindo
- rico
- sabroso
English:
above
- agreeable
- change
- congenial
- convivial
- cool
- decent
- delightful
- doll
- doorman
- engaging
- enjoyable
- guy
- length
- likable
- likeable
- livable
- nice
- personable
- place
- pleasant
- pleasantly
- pleasing
- pleasurable
- company
- cozy
- easy
- friendly
- have
- make
- palatable
- sight
- sweet
* * *agradable adj1. [persona] pleasant;son muy agradables they're very pleasant;es una persona de talante muy agradable he has a very pleasant disposition2. [clima, temperatura] pleasant;[olor, sabor, película, ciudad] nice, pleasant;es muy agradable al tacto it feels very nice;¡qué sorpresa tan agradable! what a nice o pleasant surprise!* * *adj pleasant, nice;agradable a la vista good-looking* * *agradable adjgrato, placentero: pleasant, agreeable♦ agradablemente adv* * *agradable adj pleasant / nice
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