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101 desafiar al sistema
(v.) = beat + the systemEx. The passwords used should be chosen with some care, in order to avoid obvious words or numbers which could easily be deduced by those with a desire to ' beat the system'.* * *(v.) = beat + the systemEx: The passwords used should be chosen with some care, in order to avoid obvious words or numbers which could easily be deduced by those with a desire to ' beat the system'.
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102 desde este punto de vista
Ex. Viewed in this light, his desire for self-effacement begins to seem like a rigorous ethics carried to the logical conclusions that most of us do not have the stomach for.* * *Ex: Viewed in this light, his desire for self-effacement begins to seem like a rigorous ethics carried to the logical conclusions that most of us do not have the stomach for.
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103 deshonestamente
adv.1 dishonorably, disgracefully.2 lewdly, dishonestly.* * *► adverbio1 dishonestly* * *ADV1) (=sin honradez) dishonestly2) (=indecentemente) indecently, lewdly* * *= dishonestly.Ex. The stronger the repressive measures used to control the inmates, the greater their desire to make up for lost time (often dishonestly) once released.* * *= dishonestly.Ex: The stronger the repressive measures used to control the inmates, the greater their desire to make up for lost time (often dishonestly) once released.
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104 desplazar
v.1 to move.desplazar algo/a alguien de to remove somebody/something from2 to take the place of (tomar el lugar de).3 to displace (Nautical).La tormenta desplazó al botecito The storm displaced the dinghy.El hule desplazó al cuero Rubber outmoded leather.* * *1 (mover) to move, shift2 MARÍTIMO to displace3 figurado (sustituir) to replace, take over from1 to travel* * *verb1) to displace2) move, shift* * *1. VT1) (=mover) [+ objeto] to move; [+ tropas] to transfer2) (=suplantar) to take the place oflas cámaras digitales no han conseguido desplazar a las convencionales — digital cameras have not taken the place of o superseded conventional ones
3) (Fís, Náut, Téc) to displace4) (Inform) to scroll2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (frml) (mover, correr) to moveel choque desplazó el vehículo unos 20 metros — the impact moved o shunted the vehicle a distance of some 20 meters
c) (Náut) to displace2) (suplantar, relegar) < persona> to displace2.desplazar a algo: las computadoras han desplazado a las máquinas de escribir — typewriters have been superseded by word processors
desplazarse v pron1) (frml) (trasladarse, moverse) animal to move around; avión/barco to travel, go; persona to get around2) voto to swing, shift* * *= move over, displace, dislocate, move, dislodge, elbow out.Ex. The Ndzevane Refugee Settlement in south eastern Swaziland provides a home to Swazis displaced from South Africa and those fleeing the RENAMO terrorists in Mozambique.Ex. This article discusses the role of libraries serving the needs of immigrants dislocated by upheaval in various parts of the world.Ex. This article describes a special dolly designed to move stack ranges easily and quickly using a minimum of labour.Ex. Images of homosexuality and lesbianism are used as a confrontational political tool to dislodge male hegemony within the current cultural context.Ex. The desire for a different today has elbowed out concern with a better tomorrow.----* desplazar a la fuerza = uproot [up-root].* desplazar el cursor en pantalla pulsando la tecla de tabulación = tab over to.* desplazar hacia la derecha = inset.* desplazarse = move about, travel, travel + distance, cruise, get around, trek.* desplazarse a = get to.* desplazarse de... a... = move from... to....* desplazarse de un lugar a otro = move from + place to place.* desplazarse diariamente entre dos lugares = commute.* desplazarse en helicóptero = helicopter.* desplazarse en pantalla = scroll.* desplazarse en pantalla pulsando la barra espaciadora = space over.* desplazarse en pantalla usando las teclas de desplazamiento hacia la derech = space over.* desplazarse grandes distancias = travel + long distances.* desplazarse hacia arriba = move up.* desplazarse hacia atrás = backtrack [back-track], draw back, move + backwards.* desplazarse lentamente = drift.* desplazarse librevemente = roam (about/around).* desplazarse por = move through, navigate (through).* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (frml) (mover, correr) to moveel choque desplazó el vehículo unos 20 metros — the impact moved o shunted the vehicle a distance of some 20 meters
c) (Náut) to displace2) (suplantar, relegar) < persona> to displace2.desplazar a algo: las computadoras han desplazado a las máquinas de escribir — typewriters have been superseded by word processors
desplazarse v pron1) (frml) (trasladarse, moverse) animal to move around; avión/barco to travel, go; persona to get around2) voto to swing, shift* * *= move over, displace, dislocate, move, dislodge, elbow out.Ex: The Ndzevane Refugee Settlement in south eastern Swaziland provides a home to Swazis displaced from South Africa and those fleeing the RENAMO terrorists in Mozambique.Ex: This article discusses the role of libraries serving the needs of immigrants dislocated by upheaval in various parts of the world.Ex: This article describes a special dolly designed to move stack ranges easily and quickly using a minimum of labour.Ex: Images of homosexuality and lesbianism are used as a confrontational political tool to dislodge male hegemony within the current cultural context.Ex: The desire for a different today has elbowed out concern with a better tomorrow.* desplazar a la fuerza = uproot [up-root].* desplazar el cursor en pantalla pulsando la tecla de tabulación = tab over to.* desplazar hacia la derecha = inset.* desplazarse = move about, travel, travel + distance, cruise, get around, trek.* desplazarse a = get to.* desplazarse de... a... = move from... to....* desplazarse de un lugar a otro = move from + place to place.* desplazarse diariamente entre dos lugares = commute.* desplazarse en helicóptero = helicopter.* desplazarse en pantalla = scroll.* desplazarse en pantalla pulsando la barra espaciadora = space over.* desplazarse en pantalla usando las teclas de desplazamiento hacia la derech = space over.* desplazarse grandes distancias = travel + long distances.* desplazarse hacia arriba = move up.* desplazarse hacia atrás = backtrack [back-track], draw back, move + backwards.* desplazarse lentamente = drift.* desplazarse librevemente = roam (about/around).* desplazarse por = move through, navigate (through).* * *desplazar [A4 ]vtA1 ( frml)(mover, correr): el aluvión desplazó todo lo que encontró a su paso the flood washed away everything in its path o carried everything before itchocó contra el vehículo estacionado, desplazándolo unos 20 metros it collided with the stationary vehicle, shunting o carrying o pushing it a distance of some 20 meters2 ( Fís) to displace3 ( Náut) to displace4 ( Inf) to scrolldesplaza el texto horizontalmente it scrolls the text horizontallyB (suplantar, relegar) desplazar A algo/algn:el avión desplazó al tren para los viajes más largos the airplane took over from o displaced the train for longer journeyslos procesadores de textos han desplazado a las máquinas de escribir typewriters have been superseded by word processors, word processors have taken the place of typewritersconsiguió desplazar a Soriano, convirtiéndose en cabecilla del grupo he succeeded in supplanting o ousting Soriano to become leader of the group, he succeeded in taking Soriano's place as leader of the groupse sintió desplazado por su nuevo hermanito he felt pushed out o he felt as if he had been supplanted by his baby brotherfue desplazado de su cargo he was removed from his post o was replacedA ( frml) (trasladarse, moverse) «animal» to move around, move from one place to another; «avión/barco» to travel, go; «persona» to travel, goB «voto» to swing, shift* * *
desplazar ( conjugate desplazar) verbo transitivo
1 (frml) (mover, correr) to move;
(Inf) to scroll
2 (suplantar, relegar) ‹ persona› to displace;
desplazar a algo to take the place of sth;
desplazarse verbo pronominal (frml) (trasladarse, moverse) [ animal] to move around;
[avión/barco] to travel, go;
[ persona] to get around
desplazar verbo transitivo
1 to displace
2 Inform to scroll
' desplazar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
empujar
- mover
English:
dislodge
- displace
* * *♦ vt1. [trasladar] to move (a to);desplazaron la sede de la empresa a otro edificio they moved the firm's headquarters to another building;desplazar algo/a alguien de to remove sth/sb from;el impacto lo desplazó por el aire unos metros the impact tossed him several metres through the air2. [tomar el lugar de] to take the place of;fue desplazado de su puesto por alguien más joven he was pushed out of his job by a younger person;la cerveza ha desplazado al vino como bebida más consumida beer has replaced wine as the most popular drink;el correo electrónico está desplazando al correo convencional electronic mail is taking over from conventional mail3. Fís to displace4. Náut to displace* * *v/t1 move2 ( suplantar) take over from* * *desplazar {21} vt1) : to replace, to displace2) trasladar: to move, to shift* * * -
105 detectar una diferencia
(v.) = detect + differenceEx. No differences could be detected as a result of different institutional affiliations in the capacity or desire of SLIS to enter the IT field.* * *(v.) = detect + differenceEx: No differences could be detected as a result of different institutional affiliations in the capacity or desire of SLIS to enter the IT field.
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106 disfunción sexual de la mujer
(n.) = female sexual dysfunctionEx. Female sexual dysfunction refers to the inability of a woman to function adequately in terms of sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, or in coital situations.* * *(n.) = female sexual dysfunctionEx: Female sexual dysfunction refers to the inability of a woman to function adequately in terms of sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, or in coital situations.
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107 disfunción sexual femenina
(n.) = female sexual dysfunctionEx. Female sexual dysfunction refers to the inability of a woman to function adequately in terms of sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, or in coital situations.* * *(n.) = female sexual dysfunctionEx: Female sexual dysfunction refers to the inability of a woman to function adequately in terms of sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, or in coital situations.
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108 disiparse
1 (desvanecerse) to clear, disperse, dissipate2 (evaporarse) to evaporate3 figurado to vanish, be dispelled* * *VPR1) (Meteo) [niebla] to lift; [nubes] to disperse2) [dudas] to be dispelled* * *(v.) = fade (away/out), dribble off, die away, fizzle out, blow away, wear offEx. Trails that are not frequently followed are prone to fade, items are not fully permanent, memory is transitory.Ex. This kind of distribution is represented by a curve which shows a hugely lopsided frequency for the majority, then a dramatic drop, dribbling off into a long tail of mostly zeros.Ex. The desire soon dies away and the book is forgotten if copies are not handy = El deseo pronto muere y el libro se olvida si no hay ejemplares a mano.Ex. Over the weekend, she started three articles and each one fizzled out for lack of inspiration.Ex. Its prediction that, with the passing of years, the taint of scandal will blow away, looks over-optimistic.Ex. We're all familiar with the idea of novelty value and how it wears off with time.* * *(v.) = fade (away/out), dribble off, die away, fizzle out, blow away, wear offEx: Trails that are not frequently followed are prone to fade, items are not fully permanent, memory is transitory.
Ex: This kind of distribution is represented by a curve which shows a hugely lopsided frequency for the majority, then a dramatic drop, dribbling off into a long tail of mostly zeros.Ex: The desire soon dies away and the book is forgotten if copies are not handy = El deseo pronto muere y el libro se olvida si no hay ejemplares a mano.Ex: Over the weekend, she started three articles and each one fizzled out for lack of inspiration.Ex: Its prediction that, with the passing of years, the taint of scandal will blow away, looks over-optimistic.Ex: We're all familiar with the idea of novelty value and how it wears off with time.* * *
disiparse ( conjugate disiparse) verbo pronominal [nubes/niebla] to clear;
[temores/sospechas] to be dispelled;
[ ilusiones] to vanish, disappear
■disiparse vr (desvanecerse la niebla, el temor, etc) to disappear, vanish
' disiparse' also found in these entries:
English:
clear
- disperse
- dissipate
- lift
- thin out
- melt
* * *vpr1. [dudas, sospechas, temores] to be dispelled;[ilusiones] to be shattered2. [niebla, humo, vapor] to disperse;un frente cálido hará que se disipe la borrasca a warm front will cause the low pressure to dissipate* * *v/r1 de niebla clear2 de duda vanish* * *vr -
109 dividido
adj.1 divided, separate, segmented, split.2 divided, at odds.past part.past participle of spanish verb: dividir.* * *ADJ divided* * *= compartmentalized, polarised [polarized, -USA], splintering, cloven, divided, forked.Ex. A paradox of the rise of the 'electronic office' is that it has led to a compartmentalized structure of office organization.Ex. This novel describes the consequences of a murder committed for good cause, as well as examining the meaning of obligation, community, and honor in a polarized society = Esta novela describe las consecuencias de un asesinato cometido por una causa justa al mismo tiempo que examina el significado de la obligación, la comunidad y el honor en una sociedad dividida.Ex. Publishers will have to deal with a splintering market and to produce a variety of publication formats.Ex. It is a very old belief that the Devil always appears with a cloven foot as a distinguishing mark.Ex. This kind of marriage was traditionally associated with a desire to rejoin divided properties.Ex. One theory suggests that the forked section of the hieroglyph represents an animal's legs with the central shaft as the body or elongated neck (like a giraffe).----* dividido en disciplinas = discipline-oriented [discipline oriented].* familia dividida = divided family.* opiniones divididas = divided opinions.* opinión + estar dividida = opinion + be divided.* * *= compartmentalized, polarised [polarized, -USA], splintering, cloven, divided, forked.Ex: A paradox of the rise of the 'electronic office' is that it has led to a compartmentalized structure of office organization.
Ex: This novel describes the consequences of a murder committed for good cause, as well as examining the meaning of obligation, community, and honor in a polarized society = Esta novela describe las consecuencias de un asesinato cometido por una causa justa al mismo tiempo que examina el significado de la obligación, la comunidad y el honor en una sociedad dividida.Ex: Publishers will have to deal with a splintering market and to produce a variety of publication formats.Ex: It is a very old belief that the Devil always appears with a cloven foot as a distinguishing mark.Ex: This kind of marriage was traditionally associated with a desire to rejoin divided properties.Ex: One theory suggests that the forked section of the hieroglyph represents an animal's legs with the central shaft as the body or elongated neck (like a giraffe).* dividido en disciplinas = discipline-oriented [discipline oriented].* familia dividida = divided family.* opiniones divididas = divided opinions.* opinión + estar dividida = opinion + be divided.* * *dividido, -a adjdivided -
110 dominar
v.1 to control (controlar) (pasión, nervios, caballo).era imposible dominar el vehículo it was impossible to maintain control of the vehicle2 to overcome.lo dominaba el deseo irrefrenable de besarla he was overcome by an irresistible desire to kiss her3 to master (conocer) (técnica, tema).domina varias lenguas she speaks various languages fluentlyha conseguido dominar el inglés en pocos meses he managed to acquire a good command of English within a few months4 to overlook.desde aquí se domina todo Bilbao you can see the whole of Bilbao from here5 to predominate.6 to dominate, to domineer, to bestride, to have sway over.El tirano domina al pueblo The tyrant dominates the people.Ella domina su ira She dominates her anger.7 to tower above, to dominate.El cerro domina el horizonte The hill dominates the horizon.8 to have the control, to dominate, to have ascendancy, to have the ascendancy.Ella domina She has the control.9 to calm down forcibly, to calm down.10 to take over.* * *1 (tener bajo dominio) to dominate2 (avasallar) to domineer3 (controlar) to control, restrain4 (conocer a fondo) to master5 (ver) to overlook, dominate1 (ser superior) to dominate2 (destacar) to stand out3 (predominar) to predominate1 (controlarse) to control oneself, restrain oneself* * *verb1) to dominate2) master3) prevail•* * *1. VT1) (=controlar) [+ población, territorio] to dominate; [+ países] to rule, rule over; [+ adversario] to overpower; [+ caballo] to control2) (=contener) [+ incendio, epidemia] to check, bring under control; [+ rebelión] to put down, suppress; [+ pasión] to control, master; [+ nervios, emoción] to control; [+ dolor] to overcome3) [+ técnica, tema] to master4) (=estar por encima de)la catedral domina toda la ciudad — the cathedral dominates o towers above the whole town
2. VI1) [edificio] to tower2) (=predominar) [color, rasgo] to stand out; [opinión, tendencia] to predominate3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( controlar) <nación/territorio/persona> to dominate; <pasión/cólera> to control; <vehiculo/caballo> to controldominado por la ambición/los celos — ruled by ambition/consumed by jealousy
la policía dominó la situación en todo momento — the police had the situation under control at all times
b) < idioma> to have a good command of; <tema/asignatura> to know... very wellc) ( abarcar con la vista)d) montaña/torre to dominate2. 3.* * *= dominate, dominate + the scene, get + command of, tame, subdue, master, command, conquer, preponderate, overtake, overlook, gain + control (over/of), get + a grip on, tower above/over, pervade, hold + sway (over), be king, lord over, lord it over, keep + a tight hold on.Ex. The ideology advocated by Panizzi has since dominated not only Anglo-American but Western cataloging generally.Ex. This may have something to do with the absence of CABx, who seem to have dominated the scene in other states.Ex. The great storyteller, FC Sayers, having advised the beginner to 'steep himself in folklore until the elemental themes are part of himself,' explains how best to get command of a tale.Ex. The problem reside in the fact that they environment we seek to tame and control is an open, unstructured dynamic process, while human organizations are static and highly resistant to change.Ex. Anyway, experience had taught him that a subordinate who attempts to subdue a superordinate is almost always lost; the superordinate has too many advantages in such a contest.Ex. The library director strove to master his frustration.Ex. Very few engravers commanded the necessary artistry.Ex. The tools and technologies provided by the Internet enable scholars to communicate or disseminate information in ways which conquer the barriers of time and space.Ex. The indexing languages used in science and technology were first in the field, and still preponderate, both in areas covered and in number.Ex. E-Books, while a curiosity and a lot of fun, do not seem to be overtaking the mass market.Ex. In this sense the British Council libraries may be seen as a window, overlooking the British Isles, their virtues and characteristics.Ex. Gradually many of these conquerors came to realize that, although military might was necessary to gain control over an area, sheer force of arms was not sufficient to govern effectively.Ex. The article ' Getting a grip on change' argues that only by confronting the challenges and inevitability of change can libraries retain their relevancy in the information age.Ex. Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by Prague Castle towering high above the city.Ex. I strongly believe that we must cultivate a more positive attitude towards change in the field of library work, and that this attitude must pervade all levels of librarianship.Ex. This ideology appealed widely to the librarian as well as the library user and held sway for nearly a quarter of a millennium when, in 1841, a catalytic event in the history of cataloging took place.Ex. Despite the electronics invasion, books are still king, and book fairs keeps on growing every year.Ex. She argues that the way yeoman farmers lorded over their wives and dependents was similar to the way wealthy planters lorded over their slaves.Ex. They believe that the main use for government is for some people to lord it over others at their expense.Ex. A study of telly-addicts has found that in 45 per cent of homes mums keep a tight hold on the remote control.----* dominar a Alguien = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb, bring + Nombre + under + Posesivo + sway.* dominar aún más = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* dominar el miedo = conquer + fear.* dominar la situación = tame + the beast.* dominar por completo = sweep + the board.* dominar una destreza = master + skill.* dominar una técnica = master + technique.* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( controlar) <nación/territorio/persona> to dominate; <pasión/cólera> to control; <vehiculo/caballo> to controldominado por la ambición/los celos — ruled by ambition/consumed by jealousy
la policía dominó la situación en todo momento — the police had the situation under control at all times
b) < idioma> to have a good command of; <tema/asignatura> to know... very wellc) ( abarcar con la vista)d) montaña/torre to dominate2. 3.* * *= dominate, dominate + the scene, get + command of, tame, subdue, master, command, conquer, preponderate, overtake, overlook, gain + control (over/of), get + a grip on, tower above/over, pervade, hold + sway (over), be king, lord over, lord it over, keep + a tight hold on.Ex: The ideology advocated by Panizzi has since dominated not only Anglo-American but Western cataloging generally.
Ex: This may have something to do with the absence of CABx, who seem to have dominated the scene in other states.Ex: The great storyteller, FC Sayers, having advised the beginner to 'steep himself in folklore until the elemental themes are part of himself,' explains how best to get command of a tale.Ex: The problem reside in the fact that they environment we seek to tame and control is an open, unstructured dynamic process, while human organizations are static and highly resistant to change.Ex: Anyway, experience had taught him that a subordinate who attempts to subdue a superordinate is almost always lost; the superordinate has too many advantages in such a contest.Ex: The library director strove to master his frustration.Ex: Very few engravers commanded the necessary artistry.Ex: The tools and technologies provided by the Internet enable scholars to communicate or disseminate information in ways which conquer the barriers of time and space.Ex: The indexing languages used in science and technology were first in the field, and still preponderate, both in areas covered and in number.Ex: E-Books, while a curiosity and a lot of fun, do not seem to be overtaking the mass market.Ex: In this sense the British Council libraries may be seen as a window, overlooking the British Isles, their virtues and characteristics.Ex: Gradually many of these conquerors came to realize that, although military might was necessary to gain control over an area, sheer force of arms was not sufficient to govern effectively.Ex: The article ' Getting a grip on change' argues that only by confronting the challenges and inevitability of change can libraries retain their relevancy in the information age.Ex: Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by Prague Castle towering high above the city.Ex: I strongly believe that we must cultivate a more positive attitude towards change in the field of library work, and that this attitude must pervade all levels of librarianship.Ex: This ideology appealed widely to the librarian as well as the library user and held sway for nearly a quarter of a millennium when, in 1841, a catalytic event in the history of cataloging took place.Ex: Despite the electronics invasion, books are still king, and book fairs keeps on growing every year.Ex: She argues that the way yeoman farmers lorded over their wives and dependents was similar to the way wealthy planters lorded over their slaves.Ex: They believe that the main use for government is for some people to lord it over others at their expense.Ex: A study of telly-addicts has found that in 45 per cent of homes mums keep a tight hold on the remote control.* dominar a Alguien = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb, bring + Nombre + under + Posesivo + sway.* dominar aún más = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* dominar el miedo = conquer + fear.* dominar la situación = tame + the beast.* dominar por completo = sweep + the board.* dominar una destreza = master + skill.* dominar una técnica = master + technique.* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.* * *dominar [A1 ]vt1 (controlar) ‹nación/territorio› to dominate; ‹persona› to dominate; ‹pasión/cólera› to controltiene a los niños totalmente dominados she has the children well under her thumb o under controldominado por la ambición ruled by ambitiondominado por los celos consumed by jealousyno logró dominar su ira she couldn't contain o control her angerel equipo que dominó el encuentro the team which dominated the matchno logró dominar el vehículo/caballo he couldn't get control of the vehicle/horsela policía dominó la situación en todo momento the police had the situation under control at all times2 ‹tema/idioma›no domino el tema I'm no expert on the subjectdomina el francés she has a good command of Frenchnunca voy a poder dominar el inglés I'll never be able to master English3(abarcar con la vista): desde allí se domina toda la bahía there's a view over the whole bay from there, from there you can look out over the whole bay4 «montaña/torre» to dominate■ dominarvi«color/tendencia» to predominate; «opinión» to prevailel tema que dominó en las negociones the subject which dominated the talksel equipo visitante dominó durante el segundo tiempo the visitors dominated the second half o were on top in the second half«persona» to restrain o control oneself* * *
dominar ( conjugate dominar) verbo transitivo
‹pasión/cólera› to control;
‹vehículo/caballo› to control;◊ dominado por la ambición/los celos ruled by ambition/consumed by jealousy
‹tema/asignatura› to know … very wellc) ( abarcar con la vista):
verbo intransitivo [color/tendencia] to predominate;
[ opinión] to prevail;
[ equipo] to dominate
dominarse verbo pronominal [ persona] to restrain o control oneself
dominar
I verbo transitivo
1 (un pueblo, país) to dominate, rule
2 (contener, controlar) to control
3 (conocer perfectamente: un idioma) to speak very well
(: un asunto, una actividad) to master
4 (con la vista) to overlook
II verbo intransitivo
1 to dominate
2 (un color, una característica) to stand out
' dominar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abarcar
- imperar
- imponerse
- vencer
- conocer
- dejar
- reducir
- someter
- sujetar
English:
control
- curb
- dominate
- hold down
- master
- overpower
- pervade
- restrain
- subdue
- sway
- tower
- over
- rule
* * *♦ vt1. [controlar] [país, territorio, pueblo] to dominate, to rule (over);[persona, caballo] to control; [emociones, nervios] to control, to keep under control; [situación] to be in control of; [incendio, epidemia] to bring under control; [rebelión] to put down; [partido] to dominate;la guerrilla domina toda esta zona guerrillas control this entire area;la policía logró dominar a los alborotadores the police managed to bring the troublemakers under control;tiene al marido dominado she has her husband under her thumb;era imposible dominar el vehículo it was impossible to maintain control of the vehicle;no supo dominar sus nervios she couldn't control her nervousness;el equipo local dominó el partido en todo momento the local team dominated the game from the beginning2. [sujeto: pasión, nervios, emociones] to overcome;lo dominaba el deseo irrefrenable de besarla he was overcome by an irresistible desire to kiss her3. [ser experto en] [técnica, tema] to master;[lengua] to be fluent in;domina a la perfección los temas de contabilidad he has a perfect mastery of accounting;domina varias lenguas she speaks various languages fluently;ha conseguido dominar el inglés en pocos meses he managed to acquire a good command of English in a few months;¡cómo domina el balón! what great ball control!4. [divisar] to overlook;desde aquí se domina todo Bilbao you can see the whole of Bilbao from here5. [destacar por encima de] to dominate;el castillo domina el pueblo the castle dominates the town♦ vi[predominar] to predominate;una zona donde domina el voto socialista an area with a predominantly socialist vote* * *I v/t2 idioma have a good command ofII v/i dominate* * *dominar vt1) : to dominate2) : to master, to be proficient atdominar vi: to predominate, to prevail* * *dominar vb1. (en general) to dominate2. (tener bajo poder) to rule over3. (controlar) to control5. (idioma) to be fluent in6. (otras materias) to be good at / to be an expert on -
111 en público
in public* * *= publicly, in publicEx. If librarians would calmly and publicly and increasingly lay claim to this area as their professional domain, they would gradually bring about the change in attitude that many desire to see.Ex. This need can be influenced by only offering criticism in private but by giving praise in public.* * *= publicly, in publicEx: If librarians would calmly and publicly and increasingly lay claim to this area as their professional domain, they would gradually bring about the change in attitude that many desire to see.
Ex: This need can be influenced by only offering criticism in private but by giving praise in public. -
112 encarar
v.1 to confront, to face up to (hacer frente a).María encara sus problemas con valor Mary faces her problems with courage.El chico encaró al chismoso The boy confronted the gossiper.La lucha nos encara todos los días Struggle confronts us every day.2 to bring face to face (poner frente a frente).* * *1 (afrontar) to face, face up to, confront2 (arma) to point, aim3 (poner cara a cara) to face, face up to, confront1 (situación, problema) to face up (a/con, to)2 (persona) to stand up (a/con, to)* * *1. VT1) [+ problema] to face, face up to, confront2) [+ dos cosas] to bring face to face3) [+ arma] to aim, point2.VI Cono Sur to fall sick3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( enfocar) < tarea> to approach; ( afrontar) <desgracia/problema> to face up to; < futuro> to face2) < piezas> to marry, fit... together3) (AmL) < persona> to stand up to2.encararse v pronencararse con alguien — to face up to o stand up to somebody
* * *= confront, confront.Ex. A basic understanding in the concept of these libraries was the desire to confront the user with shelved books on entering and while moving through the building.Ex. Resource sharing in libraries may be a way of confronting the impact of rising prices dictated by a few large publishing corporations.----* encarar el futuro = face up to + the future.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( enfocar) < tarea> to approach; ( afrontar) <desgracia/problema> to face up to; < futuro> to face2) < piezas> to marry, fit... together3) (AmL) < persona> to stand up to2.encararse v pronencararse con alguien — to face up to o stand up to somebody
* * *= confront, confront.Ex: A basic understanding in the concept of these libraries was the desire to confront the user with shelved books on entering and while moving through the building.
Ex: Resource sharing in libraries may be a way of confronting the impact of rising prices dictated by a few large publishing corporations.* encarar el futuro = face up to + the future.* * *encarar [A1 ]vtA (afrontar, enfocar) ‹tarea› to approachyo encaro el problema desde otro punto de vista I approach the problem from a different anglehay que encarar el futuro con optimismo we must look to the future with optimismencaró su desgracia con valentía she faced up to her misfortune with courageB ‹piezas› to marry, fit … togetherC ( Méx) ‹persona› to stand up toencararse CON algn to face up to o stand up to sbesta vez se encaró con él y le dijo qué pensaba this time she stood o faced up to him and told him exactly what she thoughtse encaró con el jefe para pedirle el aumento he faced up to o confronted the boss and asked for more money* * *
encarar ( conjugate encarar) verbo transitivo
1 ( enfocar) ‹ tarea› to approach;
( afrontar) ‹desgracia/problema› to face up to;
‹ futuro› to face
2 (AmL) ‹ persona› to stand up to
encararse verbo pronominal encararse con algn to face up to o stand up to sb
encarar verbo transitivo (un problema, una dificultad) to face (up to): encaró la crisis con sentido del humor, he faced up to the crisis with a sense of humour
' encarar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abordar
* * *♦ vt1. [hacer frente a] to confront, to face up to;hay que encarar la situación con valentía you have to put a brave face on things;¿usted cómo encararía este asunto? how would you deal with o approach this?2. [poner frente a frente] to bring face to face* * *v/t1 approach* * *encarar vtconfrontar: to face, to confront -
113 engañar al sistema
(v.) = beat + the system, game + the systemEx. The passwords used should be chosen with some care, in order to avoid obvious words or numbers which could easily be deduced by those with a desire to ' beat the system'.Ex. Doctors often ' game the system' by manipulating the organ allocation system to favor patients of their choosing.* * *(v.) = beat + the system, game + the systemEx: The passwords used should be chosen with some care, in order to avoid obvious words or numbers which could easily be deduced by those with a desire to ' beat the system'.
Ex: Doctors often ' game the system' by manipulating the organ allocation system to favor patients of their choosing. -
114 entendimiento
m.1 understanding.2 mind, intellect, reasoning power.* * *1 (comprensión) understanding, comprehension2 (sentido común) understanding, sense, judgement3 (inteligencia) intelligence* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=inteligencia) understanding, mindel entendimiento humano no tiene límites — human understanding o the human mind has no limits
un hombre de mucho entendimiento — a man of great understanding, a very wise man
¡este chico no tiene entendimiento! — this boy has no brains!
2) (=comprensión) understandingmedidas para fomentar un mejor entendimiento de las leyes — measures to foster a better understanding of the laws
3) (=acuerdo) understanding* * *1) ( acuerdo) understanding2) (razón, inteligencia) mindtiene el entendimiento de un niño — he has the mind o intelligence of a child
* * *= insight, understanding, rapport.Ex. The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.Ex. A basic understanding in the concept of these libraries was the desire to confront the user with shelved books on entering and while moving through the building.Ex. While such a policy might reduce the library's not always deserved status as an institution of high culture, it would increase rapport between the library and its users and might lead to some real reader stimulation by the library and its personnel.----* entendimiento mutuo = mutual understanding.* error de entendimiento = misunderstanding.* falta de entendimiento = lack of understanding.* * *1) ( acuerdo) understanding2) (razón, inteligencia) mindtiene el entendimiento de un niño — he has the mind o intelligence of a child
* * *= insight, understanding, rapport.Ex: The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.
Ex: A basic understanding in the concept of these libraries was the desire to confront the user with shelved books on entering and while moving through the building.Ex: While such a policy might reduce the library's not always deserved status as an institution of high culture, it would increase rapport between the library and its users and might lead to some real reader stimulation by the library and its personnel.* entendimiento mutuo = mutual understanding.* error de entendimiento = misunderstanding.* falta de entendimiento = lack of understanding.* * *A (armonía, acuerdo) understandingllegar a un entendimiento to reach an understandingB (razón, inteligencia) mindel entendimiento humano no alcanza a comprender esos misterios the human mind cannot fathom those mysteries, those mysteries are beyond the bounds of human understandingtiene el entendimiento de un niño de cuatro años he has the mind o intelligence of a four-year-old* * *
entendimiento sustantivo masculino
entendimiento sustantivo masculino
1 (inteligencia) understanding
2 (acuerdo) todavía no hay entendimiento entre ellos, there's still a lack of understanding between them
' entendimiento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
luz
- sintonía
- torpe
- torpeza
- comunicación
- entorpecer
English:
insight
- understanding
* * *1. [acuerdo] understanding;han llegado a un entendimiento they've reached an understanding2. [juicio] judgement;[inteligencia] mind, intellect;fenómenos que van más allá del entendimiento humano phenomena that are beyond human understanding3. [comprensión] understanding* * *m1 understanding2 ( inteligencia) mind* * *1) : intellect, mind2) : understanding, agreement -
115 entremés
m.appetizer, canapé, antipasto, delicacy.* * *1 entremeses (entrante) hors d'oeuvre2 (obra corta) interlude, short play, short farce* * *SM1) (Teat) ( Hist) interlude, short farce2) (Culin) side dish"entremeses" — "hors d'oeuvres"
ENTREMÉS An entremés is a short farce used as an entertaining interval between the first and second acts of a comedia. It is thought that the entremés (derived from the Italian intermezzo) was first performed on the Spanish stage in the 16th century and derives from the influential Italian Commedia dell'Arte. Often using slapstick, stock characters and situations, entremeses had enormous audience appeal and were written by such distinguished writers as Miguel de Cervantes.entremés salado — savoury, savory (EEUU)
* * *masculino (Coc) hors d'oeuvre, starter* * *= appetiser [appetizer, -USA], hors d'oeuvre, snack, entrée, munchie.Ex. To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.Ex. Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex. Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex. These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.Ex. The hall is quiet, the band has packed up, and the munchies are all gone.* * *masculino (Coc) hors d'oeuvre, starter* * *= appetiser [appetizer, -USA], hors d'oeuvre, snack, entrée, munchie.Ex: To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.
Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.Ex: The hall is quiet, the band has packed up, and the munchies are all gone.* * *A ( Coc) hors d'oeuvre, starter, appetizerB ( Teatr) interlude* * *
entremés sustantivo masculino (Coc) hors d'oeuvre, starter
entremés sustantivo masculino
1 Culin hors d'œuvres
2 Lit short farce or play
' entremés' also found in these entries:
English:
hors d'oeuvre
* * *entremés nm2. [obra teatral] = short, amusing one-act play* * *1) aperitivo: appetizer, hors d'oeuvre2) : interlude, short play -
116 esplendor
m.1 splendor (magnificencia).2 greatness (apogeo).* * *1 (resplandor) brilliance, shining2 figurado (magnificencia) magnificence, splendour (US splendor)3 (auge) glory* * *noun m.splendor, glory* * *SM1) (=magnificencia) splendour, splendor (EEUU), magnificence2) (=resplandor) brilliance, radiance* * *a) ( magnificencia) splendor*, magnificenceb) ( apogeo) splendor** * *= splendour [splendor, -USA], lustre [luster, -USA], radiance.Ex. The spreads are 'printed' in handwriting as neat as the authors can manage; drawings are done, full-color crayon or felt-tip splendour.Ex. The library was greatly expanded in the late 1650s to accommodate the needs of the scholars and men of letters attached to Fouquet and to add lustre to his political career.Ex. Her face glowed with unearthly radiance and her form was as perfect as any woman -- whether goddess or mortal -- could ever desire to possess.----* antiguo esplendor = Posesivo + former glory.* con gran esplendor = grandly.* recuperar + Posesivo + antiguo esplendor = regain + Posesivo + former glory.* * *a) ( magnificencia) splendor*, magnificenceb) ( apogeo) splendor** * *= splendour [splendor, -USA], lustre [luster, -USA], radiance.Ex: The spreads are 'printed' in handwriting as neat as the authors can manage; drawings are done, full-color crayon or felt-tip splendour.
Ex: The library was greatly expanded in the late 1650s to accommodate the needs of the scholars and men of letters attached to Fouquet and to add lustre to his political career.Ex: Her face glowed with unearthly radiance and her form was as perfect as any woman -- whether goddess or mortal -- could ever desire to possess.* antiguo esplendor = Posesivo + former glory.* con gran esplendor = grandly.* recuperar + Posesivo + antiguo esplendor = regain + Posesivo + former glory.* * *1 (magnificencia) splendor*, magnificenceun reinado lleno de esplendor a glorious reignme cautivó con el esplendor de su belleza I was captivated by her radiant beauty2 (apogeo) splendor*el punto en el que alcanzó su máximo esplendor the point at which it achieved its greatest splendor o was at its most glorious* * *
esplendor sustantivo masculino
esplendor sustantivo masculino splendour, US splendor
' esplendor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
máxima
- máximo
- pompa
- reivindicar
- brillo
English:
glory
- grandeur
- splendor
- splendour
- splendid
* * *esplendor nm1. [magnificencia] splendour2. [apogeo] greatness;la primavera se hallaba en todo su esplendor spring was in its fullest glory;la empresa atravesaba por su momento de máximo esplendor the company was at its most successful* * *m splendor, Brsplendour* * *esplendor nmesplendidez: splendor -
117 espíritu
m.1 spirit, soul.2 mettle, courage, morale, spirit.3 ghost, spirit.4 Spirit, Ghost.* * *1 (gen) spirit2 (alma) soul, spirit3 (fantasma) ghost, spirit5 figurado (idea central) spirit, essence, soul\exhalar el espíritu to give up the ghostlevantar el espíritu to cheer upser pobre de espíritu to be poor in spiritel espíritu de la ley the spirit of the lawel Espíritu Santo the Holy Ghostespíritu de contradicción contrarinessespíritu de cuerpo esprit de corpsespíritu de vino purified alcoholespíritu deportivo sportsmanshipgrandeza de espíritu noble-heartedness* * *noun m.1) spirit* * *SM1) (=lo inmaterial) spirit2) [de persona] (=mente) mind3) (Rel) spiritEspíritu Santo — Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit
4) (=aparecido) spirit, ghost5) (=alcohol) spirits pl, liquor* * *1) (alma, ser inmaterial) spiritentregar el espíritu — (euf) to pass away (euph)
2)a) (disposición, actitud) spiritb) (naturaleza, carácter) nature3) (valor, ánimo) spirit4) ( esencia) spirit•* * *= soul, spirit, ghost, phantom, phantasm.Ex. I would venture to guess that he would have characterized these suggestions as the eructation of unhealthy souls'.Ex. So, in the bicentennial spirit here's a three-point bill of particulars or grievances (in addition to what was mentioned previously with respect to offensive or unauthentic terms).Ex. Some authors, of course, object to their work being subjected to compulsory dissection for exams in the traditional deadly manner and like Bernard Shaw, they swear to haunt anyone who so mistreats them (Shaw's ghost must be busy these days).Ex. The phantoms of the book's name are those sensed by amputees who have vividfeeling, even pain, in limbs they know are gone.Ex. Fourniret is a dangerous man obnubilated by the phantasm of virginity.----* alimentar el espíritu = refresh + the spirit.* capturar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* casa frecuentada por los espíritus = haunted house.* con un espíritu de = in a spirit of.* de espíritu cívico = public-spirited.* de espíritu comunitario = public-spirited.* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.* el espíritu de la época = the spirit of the times.* espíritu combativo = fighting spirit.* espíritu corporativo = esprit-de-corps.* espíritu critico = critical spirit.* espíritu de aventura = spirit of adventure.* espíritu de equipo = team spirit.* espíritu de la contradicción = contrary nature.* espíritu de la ley, el = spirit of the law, the.* espíritu deportivo = sportsmanship.* espíritu empresarial = entrepreneurship, business acumen.* espíritu fronterizo, el = frontier spirit, the.* espíritu humano, el = human soul, the, human spirit, the.* espíritu libre = free spirit.* espíritu molesto = poltergeist.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* fomento de espíritu de equipo = team building.* frecuentado por los espíritus = haunted.* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.* paz de espíritu = peace of mind.* plasmar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* poseído por los espíritus = haunted.* quebrantar el espíritu de Alguien = break + Posesivo + spirit.* que levanta el espíritu = uplifting.* * *1) (alma, ser inmaterial) spiritentregar el espíritu — (euf) to pass away (euph)
2)a) (disposición, actitud) spiritb) (naturaleza, carácter) nature3) (valor, ánimo) spirit4) ( esencia) spirit•* * *= soul, spirit, ghost, phantom, phantasm.Ex: I would venture to guess that he would have characterized these suggestions as the eructation of unhealthy souls'.
Ex: So, in the bicentennial spirit here's a three-point bill of particulars or grievances (in addition to what was mentioned previously with respect to offensive or unauthentic terms).Ex: Some authors, of course, object to their work being subjected to compulsory dissection for exams in the traditional deadly manner and like Bernard Shaw, they swear to haunt anyone who so mistreats them (Shaw's ghost must be busy these days).Ex: The phantoms of the book's name are those sensed by amputees who have vividfeeling, even pain, in limbs they know are gone.Ex: Fourniret is a dangerous man obnubilated by the phantasm of virginity.* alimentar el espíritu = refresh + the spirit.* capturar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* casa frecuentada por los espíritus = haunted house.* con un espíritu de = in a spirit of.* de espíritu cívico = public-spirited.* de espíritu comunitario = public-spirited.* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.* el espíritu de la época = the spirit of the times.* espíritu combativo = fighting spirit.* espíritu corporativo = esprit-de-corps.* espíritu critico = critical spirit.* espíritu de aventura = spirit of adventure.* espíritu de equipo = team spirit.* espíritu de la contradicción = contrary nature.* espíritu de la ley, el = spirit of the law, the.* espíritu deportivo = sportsmanship.* espíritu empresarial = entrepreneurship, business acumen.* espíritu fronterizo, el = frontier spirit, the.* espíritu humano, el = human soul, the, human spirit, the.* espíritu libre = free spirit.* espíritu molesto = poltergeist.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* fomento de espíritu de equipo = team building.* frecuentado por los espíritus = haunted.* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.* paz de espíritu = peace of mind.* plasmar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* poseído por los espíritus = haunted.* quebrantar el espíritu de Alguien = break + Posesivo + spirit.* que levanta el espíritu = uplifting.* * *A1 (alma) spiritestaré contigo en espíritu I'll be with you in spirit2 (ser inmaterial) spiritun espíritu maligno an evil spiriten la casa habitaban espíritus the house was hauntedel espíritu del rey asesinado the ghost of the murdered kinginvocar a los espíritus to invoke o raise the spiritsCompuesto:Holy Ghost o SpiritB1 (disposición, actitud) spiritlo hizo sin ningún espíritu de revancha he didn't do it out of any desire for revengecon gran espíritu de sacrificio in a spirit of great self-sacrificelevantarle el espíritu a algn to lift sb's spirits2 (naturaleza, carácter) naturetiene un espíritu rebelde she has a rebellious natureCompuestos:esprit de corpsteam spiritfighting spiritC (valor, ánimo) spiritD (esencia) spiritel espíritu de la ley the spirit of the laweres el espíritu de la contradicción you just have to be different!Compuesto:spirits of wine (pl), alcohol* * *
espíritu sustantivo masculino
Eespíritu Santo Holy Ghost o Spirit;
con espíritu de sacrificio in a spirit of self-sacrifice;
el espíritu de la ley the spirit of the law
espíritu sustantivo masculino
1 spirit: es un espíritu inquieto, he has a restless nature
espíritu maligno, evil spirit
(ánimo) hazlo con otro espíritu, do it in another frame of mind
♦ Locuciones: levantar el espíritu a alguien, to cheer sb up
2 Rel (alma) soul
el Espíritu Santo, the Holy Ghost
el espíritu de su padre le habló, his father's ghost spoke to him
♦ Locuciones: exhalar el espíritu, to give up the ghost
' espíritu' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
empresarial
- encima
- espectro
- alma
- animar
- ánimo
- combativo
- competición
- comunitario
- duende
- elevar
- enriquecer
- espanto
- formar
- guerrero
English:
enterprise
- evil
- fight
- ghost
- lighten
- mean
- mind
- morale
- poltergeist
- spirit
- unhelpfulness
- competitiveness
- holy
- sport
- sportsmanship
- team
- up
- white
* * *espíritu nm1. [mente, alma] spirit;Rel soul espíritu maligno evil spirit;Espíritu Santo Holy Spirit o Ghost2. [fantasma] ghost;se nos apareció el espíritu del conde the ghost of the Count appeared to us;una casa poblada por espíritus a haunted house3. [actitud] spirit;fue un hombre de espíritu aventurero he was a man with an adventurous spirit;ser el espíritu de la contradicción, tener espíritu de contradicción to be contraryespíritu deportivo sporting spirit;espíritu de equipo team spirit;espíritu de lucha fighting spirit;espíritu de sacrificio spirit of sacrifice;espíritu de venganza desire for vengeance;tener espíritu de venganza to be vengeful4. [carácter] spirit;siempre tuvo un espíritu juvenil she was always young at heart, she always had a youthful spirit;el espíritu de la época the spirit of the age;el espíritu de la ley the spirit of the law5. [ánimo]¡cómo quieres aprobar con ese espíritu! how do you expect to pass if you feel like that!;levantar el espíritu to cheer up;levantar el espíritu a alguien to lift o raise sb's spirits6. Quím spirit;espíritu de sal/de vino spirits of salt/of wine* * *m1 spirit;pobre de espíritu timid;ser el espíritu de la contradicción be very contrary, be a contrary old buzzard fam2 REL:el Espíritu Santo the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit* * *espíritu nm1) : spirit2) ánimo: state of mind, spirits pl3)el Espíritu Santo : the Holy Ghost* * *espíritu n spirit -
118 estremecerse
1 (temblar) to shake2 (de miedo) to tremble, shudder; (de frío) to shiver, tremble3 figurado to shudder* * *verb* * *VPR1) [edificio] to shake[de horror] to shudder (de with) [de frío, escalofrío] to shiver (de with)* * *(v.) = shake, shudder, shiver, wince, quiver, trembleEx. This attitude had to go and by the 1830s it was shaking.Ex. He shuddered when he thought of the budget Dennis Baldwin had put together.Ex. I shivered with the intensity of my desire to do this wondrous thing myself.Ex. Librarians across the country winced at that notion.Ex. With blood trickling from his mouth, his glazed eyes staring up at the ring lights, and his left foot quivering, the Swede was counted out.Ex. The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.* * *(v.) = shake, shudder, shiver, wince, quiver, trembleEx: This attitude had to go and by the 1830s it was shaking.
Ex: He shuddered when he thought of the budget Dennis Baldwin had put together.Ex: I shivered with the intensity of my desire to do this wondrous thing myself.Ex: Librarians across the country winced at that notion.Ex: With blood trickling from his mouth, his glazed eyes staring up at the ring lights, and his left foot quivering, the Swede was counted out.Ex: The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.* * *
estremecerse verbo reflexivo to shudder, tremble [de, with]
' estremecerse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estremecer
English:
flinch
- shudder
- tremble
- shiver
- wince
* * *vpr[de horror, miedo] to tremble o shudder (de with); [de frío] to shiver (de with);me estremezco sólo de pensarlo I get the shivers just thinking about it* * ** * *vr: to shudder, to shiver (with emotion)* * *estremecerse vb1. (de frío) to shiver2. (de miedo) to tremble / to shudder -
119 eugenésico
adj.eugenic.* * *ADJ eugenic* * *= eugenic.Ex. The common editorial practice of creating eclectic texts is essentially a eugenic practice based on Romanticism's desire for racial and textual purity.* * *= eugenic.Ex: The common editorial practice of creating eclectic texts is essentially a eugenic practice based on Romanticism's desire for racial and textual purity.
* * *eugenésico -caeugenic* * *eugenésico, -a adjeugenic -
120 evaluación por resultados obtenidos
(n.) = outcomes assessmentEx. The concept of outcomes assessment reflects an increasingly widespread desire to evaluate educational programs in terms of clear and objective criteria.* * *(n.) = outcomes assessmentEx: The concept of outcomes assessment reflects an increasingly widespread desire to evaluate educational programs in terms of clear and objective criteria.
Spanish-English dictionary > evaluación por resultados obtenidos
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desire — [n1] want, longing admiration, ambition, appetite, ardor, aspiration, attraction, avidity, concupiscence, covetousness, craving, craze, cupidity, devotion, doting, eagerness, fancy, fascination, fervor, fondness, frenzy, greed, hankering*, hunger … New thesaurus