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101 alcanzar una meta
(v.) = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goalEx. The astute leader will establish short- and long-range goals for the institution, develop specific objectives to accomplish those goals, and activities to meet the objectives.Ex. Productivity, in the form of goals achieved in providing improved services and resources, will be the measurement of good library management and planning.Ex. The author looks at computer networks and how they are affecting academic libraries' ability to meet their goals.* * *(v.) = accomplish + goal, achieve + goal, meet + Posesivo + goalEx: The astute leader will establish short- and long-range goals for the institution, develop specific objectives to accomplish those goals, and activities to meet the objectives.
Ex: Productivity, in the form of goals achieved in providing improved services and resources, will be the measurement of good library management and planning.Ex: The author looks at computer networks and how they are affecting academic libraries' ability to meet their goals. -
102 alimentar
v.1 to feed (dar comida).tengo cinco hijos que alimentar I've got five kids to feedLa madre alimenta al chico The mother feeds the boy.La bandeja alimenta la impresora The tray feeds the printer.2 to feed.la lectura alimenta el espíritu reading improves your mind3 to fuel.4 to be nourishing.los garbanzos alimentan mucho chickpeas are very nutritious* * *1 (dar alimento) to feed2 (mantener) to keep, support4 (uso técnico) to feed1 (servir de alimento) to nourish, be nutritious1 to live (de/con, on)* * *verb1) to feed•* * *1. VT1) (=dar de comer a) to feed2) (=nutrir) to be nutritious o nourishing3) [+ imaginación] to fire, fuel; [+ esperanzas, pasiones] to feed, fuel; [+ sentimiento, idea] to fostersus historias alimentaron mi deseo de ir a Perú — her stories strengthened o fuelled my desire to go to Peru
4) [+ hoguera, horno doméstico, fuego] to feed, add fuel to; [+ horno industrial] to stokeel operario alimenta la máquina de o con combustible — the operator feeds fuel into the machine
5) (Elec) to supply2.VI to be nutritious, be nourishingesta comida no alimenta nada — this food is not at all nutritious o nourishing
- huele que alimenta3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( nutrir) <persona/animal> to feed2) <ilusión/esperanza> to nurture, cherish; < ego> to boost3) <máquina/motor> to feed; < caldera> to stoke2.alimentar vi to be nourishing3.alimentarse v pron <persona/animal> to feed oneselfno se alimenta bien — he doesn't eat right (AmE) o (BrE) properly
alimentarse con or de algo — to live on something
* * *= feed, fuel, nurture, nourish, stoke.Ex. The computer merely needs to be fed with the source documents and their citation, and with the appropriate software, will generate the indexes.Ex. This is in line with recent trends in the historical sciences generally fuelled by the feeling that in the past historians did not pay enough attention to what is, after all, the majority of humanity.Ex. Studying the leisure reading preferences of teens can help library media specialists develop collections and programs that nurture a lifelong love of reading.Ex. The library's mission must be further nourished and refined, for philosophy is not an idle pastime -- it is a foundation and rationale for human endeavor.Ex. The media have regularly stoked public feelings of shame by affirming that English football fans are synonymous with hooliganism, overlooking the fact that not all fans are 'hooligans'.----* alimentar a la fuerza = force-feed.* alimentar datos = populate.* alimentar el espíritu = refresh + the spirit.* alimentar el odio = fuel + hatred.* alimentar la esperanza = nurture + hope.* alimentarse = graze (on).* alimentarse de = thrive on, feast on, prey on/upon.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( nutrir) <persona/animal> to feed2) <ilusión/esperanza> to nurture, cherish; < ego> to boost3) <máquina/motor> to feed; < caldera> to stoke2.alimentar vi to be nourishing3.alimentarse v pron <persona/animal> to feed oneselfno se alimenta bien — he doesn't eat right (AmE) o (BrE) properly
alimentarse con or de algo — to live on something
* * *= feed, fuel, nurture, nourish, stoke.Ex: The computer merely needs to be fed with the source documents and their citation, and with the appropriate software, will generate the indexes.
Ex: This is in line with recent trends in the historical sciences generally fuelled by the feeling that in the past historians did not pay enough attention to what is, after all, the majority of humanity.Ex: Studying the leisure reading preferences of teens can help library media specialists develop collections and programs that nurture a lifelong love of reading.Ex: The library's mission must be further nourished and refined, for philosophy is not an idle pastime -- it is a foundation and rationale for human endeavor.Ex: The media have regularly stoked public feelings of shame by affirming that English football fans are synonymous with hooliganism, overlooking the fact that not all fans are 'hooligans'.* alimentar a la fuerza = force-feed.* alimentar datos = populate.* alimentar el espíritu = refresh + the spirit.* alimentar el odio = fuel + hatred.* alimentar la esperanza = nurture + hope.* alimentarse = graze (on).* alimentarse de = thrive on, feast on, prey on/upon.* * *alimentar [A1 ]vtA (nutrir) ‹persona/animal› to feedtengo tres hijos que alimentar I have three children to feedalimentan a los animales con piensos the animals are fed on pelletsestas tierras alimentaron a mi familia durante generaciones my family lived off this land for generations, this land supported my family for generationsExtremadura alimentó durante largo tiempo este flujo emigratorio for a long time Extremadura contributed to o fed this flow of emigrantsB1 ‹ilusión/esperanza› to nurture, cherishvarios años de enfrentamiento alimentaron el odio entre los dos bandos several years of confrontation fueled the hatred between the two sidesalimentó mi curiosidad con aquella historia the story she told fed my curiosity2 ‹ego› to boostcontribuyó a alimentar su ego it helped to boost his egoC ‹máquina/motor› to feed; ‹caldera› to stokealgodón para alimentar la industria textil cotton to supply the textile industry, cotton for the textile industry■ alimentarvito be nourishing«persona/animal» to feed oneselfeste chico no se alimenta bien this boy doesn't feed himself o eat right ( AmE), this boy doesn't feed himself o eat properly ( BrE)alimentarse CON or DE algo to live ON sthse alimenta con frutas y verduras she lives on fruit and vegetablesse alimenta de energía solar it runs on solar energy* * *
alimentar ( conjugate alimentar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹persona/animal› to feed
2
‹ ego› to boost
3 ‹máquina/motor› to feed;
‹ caldera› to stoke
verbo intransitivo
to be nourishing
alimentarse verbo pronominal [persona/animal] to feed oneself;
alimentarse con or de algo to live on sth
alimentar
I verbo transitivo
1 (dar de comer) to feed
2 fig (fomentar un sentimiento) to nourish
3 Inform to feed
Téc to supply
II vt & vi (ser nutritivo) to be nutritious
' alimentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mantener
- suero
English:
feed
- nourish
- support
- bottle
- force
- fuel
* * *♦ vt1. [dar comida] to feed;alimentan a los tigres con carne they feed the tigers meat;tengo cinco hijos que alimentar I've got five kids to feed;el hijo mayor trabaja y alimenta a toda la familia the eldest son goes to work so that the whole family can eat2. [dar energía, material] to feed;la lectura alimenta el espíritu reading improves your mind;esa actitud alimenta la intolerancia that attitude fuels intolerance;trabajar con él le ha alimentado el ego working with him has boosted her ego3. [motor, coche] to fuel;[caldera] to stoke;alimentar una batería to charge o recharge a battery♦ vi[nutrir] to be nourishing;los garbanzos alimentan mucho chickpeas are very nutritious* * *I v/t tb TÉC, figfeed; EL powerII v/i be nourishing* * *alimentar vt1) nutrir: to feed, to nourish2) mantener: to support (a family)3) fomentar: to nurture, to foster* * *alimentar vb3. (servir de alimento) to be good for you -
103 alimentos sólidos
m.pl.solid foods, solid food, solids.* * *(n.) = solid foodEx. Babies can be made to develop a taste for fruits and vegetables early if their mothers offer them these foods regularly once they start having solid food.* * *(n.) = solid foodEx: Babies can be made to develop a taste for fruits and vegetables early if their mothers offer them these foods regularly once they start having solid food.
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104 ambulante
adj.traveling.vendedor ambulante peddler, hawkerf. & m.street vendor, street vender.* * *► adjetivo1 itinerant, travelling* * *1.ADJ (=que anda) walking; [circo, vendedor] travelling, traveling (EEUU); [biblioteca] mobile; [músico] itinerant; [actor] strolling2.SMF (=vendedor callejero) street seller, street vendor* * *adjetivo traveling* (before n)un grupo de teatro ambulante — a traveling o itinerant theater group
biblioteca ambulante — bookmobile (AmE), mobile library (BrE)
es una enciclopedia ambulante — (hum) she's a walking encyclopedia (hum)
* * *= mobile, peripatetic, roving, touring, wayfaring, travelling [traveling, -USA], walking.Ex. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex. NACAB have a research project to develop a mini-information pack that could be used by peripatetic advice workers.Ex. He conducted the morning sessions as if he were a roving talk show host.Ex. The work of the Parliament's information offices is to educate the general public on the work of the Parliament by means of touring displays, posters, booklets, slides, etc..Ex. In the LAN world, there are several reasons to unite with other wayfaring librarians delving into the multifaceted world of computer networks.Ex. There were no plans to revive either branch, so the bookmobiles had to fill the vacuum as traveling branches.Ex. He is a walking history of modern librarianship and has been a mentor to many.----* población con mercado ambulante = market centre, market town.* puesto ambulante = roadside vendor, street vendor.* vendedor ambulante = pedlar [peddler, -USA], roadside vendor, street vendor.* * *adjetivo traveling* (before n)un grupo de teatro ambulante — a traveling o itinerant theater group
biblioteca ambulante — bookmobile (AmE), mobile library (BrE)
es una enciclopedia ambulante — (hum) she's a walking encyclopedia (hum)
* * *= mobile, peripatetic, roving, touring, wayfaring, travelling [traveling, -USA], walking.Ex: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.
Ex: NACAB have a research project to develop a mini-information pack that could be used by peripatetic advice workers.Ex: He conducted the morning sessions as if he were a roving talk show host.Ex: The work of the Parliament's information offices is to educate the general public on the work of the Parliament by means of touring displays, posters, booklets, slides, etc..Ex: In the LAN world, there are several reasons to unite with other wayfaring librarians delving into the multifaceted world of computer networks.Ex: There were no plans to revive either branch, so the bookmobiles had to fill the vacuum as traveling branches.Ex: He is a walking history of modern librarianship and has been a mentor to many.* población con mercado ambulante = market centre, market town.* puesto ambulante = roadside vendor, street vendor.* vendedor ambulante = pedlar [peddler, -USA], roadside vendor, street vendor.* * *traveling* ( before n)un grupo de teatro ambulante a traveling o itinerant theater group* * *
ambulante adjetivo
traveling( conjugate traveling) ( before n);
ambulante adjetivo travelling, US traveling, mobile
' ambulante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
vendedor
English:
bookmobile
- car-boot sale
- fleece
- hawker
- mobile
- mobile library
- peddler
- pedlar
- roving
- sandwich-man
- street musician
- traveling
- travelling
- vendor
- walking
- door
- itinerant
* * *ambulante adj[circo, feria] travelling;vendedor ambulante pedlar, hawker;prohibida la venta ambulante [en letrero] no street trading;una biblioteca ambulante a mobile library* * *I adj traveling, Brtravelling;venta ambulante peddling, hawking;vendedor ambulante hawker, street sellerII m/f L.Am.vendedor hawker, street seller* * *ambulante adj1) : traveling, itinerant2)vendedor ambulante : street vendor* * *ambulante adj travelling -
105 anarquía
f.anarchy, lawlessness, disorder, anarchism.* * *1 anarchy* * *SF anarchy* * *femenino anarchy* * *= anarchy, anomie, lawlessness.Ex. The words sank like a depth-charge into Jeanne Leforte's consciousness -- she was mortally pierced and her brain was in anarchy.Ex. The implication was that as modern society continued to develop, anomie would increase.Ex. So the Marxists will have to pull up their socks if they are to prevent the state from sliding back to the lawlessness one had seen prior to 1977.* * *femenino anarchy* * *= anarchy, anomie, lawlessness.Ex: The words sank like a depth-charge into Jeanne Leforte's consciousness -- she was mortally pierced and her brain was in anarchy.
Ex: The implication was that as modern society continued to develop, anomie would increase.Ex: So the Marxists will have to pull up their socks if they are to prevent the state from sliding back to the lawlessness one had seen prior to 1977.* * *2 (caos) anarchy, chaossumió al país en la anarquía it plunged the country into chaos o anarchy* * *
anarquía sustantivo femenino
anarchy
anarquía sustantivo femenino anarchy
' anarquía' also found in these entries:
English:
anarchy
- deteriorate
* * *anarquía nf1. [falta de gobierno] anarchy2. [doctrina política] anarchism3. [desorden] chaos, anarchy;en esta oficina reina la anarquía this office is in a permanent state of chaos* * *f anarchy* * *anarquía nf: anarchy -
106 antiviral
adj.antiviral.m.antiviral medication, antiviral, antiviral agent, virus treatment.* * *ADJ, SM antiviral* * *= antiviral.Ex. It is therefore suggested that further investigations on these bioactive compounds might be needed to discover and develop new antiviral agents.* * *= antiviral.Ex: It is therefore suggested that further investigations on these bioactive compounds might be needed to discover and develop new antiviral agents.
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107 antivírico
= antiviral.Ex. It is therefore suggested that further investigations on these bioactive compounds might be needed to discover and develop new antiviral agents.* * *= antiviral.Ex: It is therefore suggested that further investigations on these bioactive compounds might be needed to discover and develop new antiviral agents.
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108 apasionarse
1 to get excited, become enthusiastic (por/de, about)2 (enamorarse) to fall head over heels in love (por/de, with)* * *to get excited, enthuse* * *VPR to get excitedapasionarse por algo: se apasionó por la idea de una Europa única — he became very excited by the idea of a United Europe
* * *(v.) = fire upEx. The sheer margin of the challenger's victory over the incumbent is a sign that the Democratic base is really fired up, and that Bush could be an albatross.* * *(v.) = fire upEx: The sheer margin of the challenger's victory over the incumbent is a sign that the Democratic base is really fired up, and that Bush could be an albatross.
* * *vprto get excited o enthusiastic;apasionarse por to develop a passion for;luego se apasionó por el tango durante una época then he was really keen on tango for a while* * *v/r develop a passion ( por for)* * *vr -
109 aplicaciones
f.pl.appliqué.* * *(n.) = toolbox [tool box]Ex. The project will develop a toolbox which will allow office workers connected in a LAN to cooperate synchronously or asynchronously while employing existing MS Windows applications.* * *(n.) = toolbox [tool box]Ex: The project will develop a toolbox which will allow office workers connected in a LAN to cooperate synchronously or asynchronously while employing existing MS Windows applications.
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110 aplicación informática
(n.) = application(s) program(me), application(s) software, computer applicationEx. In the absence of sufficient staff to mount a supervised programme of microcomputer instructions, the library used existing, inexpensive, menu-making software to develop menu-driven, self-instructing access to disc operating commands, applications programs, and data files.Ex. There are three sources of applications software: (a) bought off-the-shelf; (b) commissioned from a software house; (c) written in-house, either by the librarian or by the computer staff.Ex. This computer application allows the student to simulate the role of a volcanologist and provides insight into the role of a research scientist and the science of volcanology.* * *(n.) = application(s) program(me), application(s) software, computer applicationEx: In the absence of sufficient staff to mount a supervised programme of microcomputer instructions, the library used existing, inexpensive, menu-making software to develop menu-driven, self-instructing access to disc operating commands, applications programs, and data files.
Ex: There are three sources of applications software: (a) bought off-the-shelf; (b) commissioned from a software house; (c) written in-house, either by the librarian or by the computer staff.Ex: This computer application allows the student to simulate the role of a volcanologist and provides insight into the role of a research scientist and the science of volcanology. -
111 apreciación del arte
(n.) = art appreciationEx. A case can also be made for using comic books to develop a sense of visual literacy, in much the same way that students are introduced to art appreciation or cinematic criticism = También se puede argumentar que el uso de los comics desarrolla las habilidades de interpretación de las imágenes, de la misma manera que se educa a los estudiantes a la apreciación del arte y a la crítica cinematográfica.* * *(n.) = art appreciationEx: A case can also be made for using comic books to develop a sense of visual literacy, in much the same way that students are introduced to art appreciation or cinematic criticism = También se puede argumentar que el uso de los comics desarrolla las habilidades de interpretación de las imágenes, de la misma manera que se educa a los estudiantes a la apreciación del arte y a la crítica cinematográfica.
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112 aprender
v.to learn (adquirir conocimientos de).aprender a hacer algo to learn to do something¡para que aprendas! that'll teach you!Silvia adquirió experiencia Silvia acquired experience.* * *1 to learn2 (memorizar) to learn by heart1 to learn, learn by heart* * *verb* * *1.VT to learnaprender algo de memoria — to learn sth (off) by heart, memorize sth
2.VI to learn3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo to learn2.aprender vt <lección/oficio> to learnaprender algo de alguien/algo — to learn something from somebody/something
3.aprender a + inf — to learn to + inf
aprenderse v pron (enf)* * *= learn, get into, learn + Posesivo + lesson, smarten up, wise up.Ex. It is also easy to learn the proper command chain for frequently used library funds.Ex. 'But didn't you say that one of the reasons you wanted to leave was because you were tired of macramËéË and wanted to get into computers?'.Ex. One lesson soon learned was that cultural and library needs are only a small part of a municipality's overall policy.Ex. The article 'Motherboards smarten up' reports on recent technological developments in motherboards = El artículo "Las placas madres aprenden" informa sobre los recientes avances tecnológicos de estas placas.Ex. The article 'Cataloguing electronic resources: wise up or dumb down?' argues that WWW search engines do a good job in impossibly difficult circumstances but that they do not provide enough information about a resource.----* ansioso por aprender = thirsty for knowledge.* aprender a = learn + how, develop + a sense of.* aprender a fuerza de errores = learn by + trial and error.* aprender al dedillo = learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender Algo a fuerza de errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender Algo a fuerza de golpes = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender a manejar Algo = get + the hang of.* aprender a su propio ritmo = learn at + Posesivo + own pace.* aprender a vivir con Algo = learn + to live with + Nombre.* aprender con la práctica = learn by + doing.* aprender de = draw + lessons from.* aprender de carretilla = learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender de errores = learn from + errors.* aprender de la experiencia = learn from + experience.* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.* aprender del pasado = learn from + the past.* aprender de memoria = memorise [memorize, -USA], learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender de nuevo = relearn.* aprender el uno del otro = learn from + one another.* aprender en las carnes de Uno = learn + the hard way.* aprender haciendo = learn by + doing.* aprender la lección = learn + Posesivo + lesson.* aprender los trucos del oficio = learn + the ropes.* aprender mirando = shadow.* aprender mutuamente = learn from + one another.* aprender por el método de ensayo y error = learn by + trial and error.* aprenderse Algo al dedillo = learn + Nombre + inside-out.* aprenderse de memoria = commit to + memory.* capaz de aprender = trainable.* deseo por aprender = thirst for knowledge.* deseoso de aprender = thirsty for knowledge.* el que aprende = learner.* lecciones aprendidas = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* persona que está aprendiendo a conducir = learner driver.* volver a aprender = relearn.* * *1.verbo intransitivo to learn2.aprender vt <lección/oficio> to learnaprender algo de alguien/algo — to learn something from somebody/something
3.aprender a + inf — to learn to + inf
aprenderse v pron (enf)* * *= learn, get into, learn + Posesivo + lesson, smarten up, wise up.Ex: It is also easy to learn the proper command chain for frequently used library funds.
Ex: 'But didn't you say that one of the reasons you wanted to leave was because you were tired of macramËéË and wanted to get into computers?'.Ex: One lesson soon learned was that cultural and library needs are only a small part of a municipality's overall policy.Ex: The article 'Motherboards smarten up' reports on recent technological developments in motherboards = El artículo "Las placas madres aprenden" informa sobre los recientes avances tecnológicos de estas placas.Ex: The article 'Cataloguing electronic resources: wise up or dumb down?' argues that WWW search engines do a good job in impossibly difficult circumstances but that they do not provide enough information about a resource.* ansioso por aprender = thirsty for knowledge.* aprender a = learn + how, develop + a sense of.* aprender a fuerza de errores = learn by + trial and error.* aprender al dedillo = learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender Algo a base de cometer errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender Algo a fuerza de errores = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender Algo a fuerza de golpes = learn + Nombre + the hard way.* aprender a manejar Algo = get + the hang of.* aprender a su propio ritmo = learn at + Posesivo + own pace.* aprender a vivir con Algo = learn + to live with + Nombre.* aprender con la práctica = learn by + doing.* aprender de = draw + lessons from.* aprender de carretilla = learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender de errores = learn from + errors.* aprender de la experiencia = learn from + experience.* aprender de la forma más difícil = learn + the hard way.* aprender del pasado = learn from + the past.* aprender de memoria = memorise [memorize, -USA], learn + Nombre + off pat.* aprender de nuevo = relearn.* aprender el uno del otro = learn from + one another.* aprender en las carnes de Uno = learn + the hard way.* aprender haciendo = learn by + doing.* aprender la lección = learn + Posesivo + lesson.* aprender los trucos del oficio = learn + the ropes.* aprender mirando = shadow.* aprender mutuamente = learn from + one another.* aprender por el método de ensayo y error = learn by + trial and error.* aprenderse Algo al dedillo = learn + Nombre + inside-out.* aprenderse de memoria = commit to + memory.* capaz de aprender = trainable.* deseo por aprender = thirst for knowledge.* deseoso de aprender = thirsty for knowledge.* el que aprende = learner.* lecciones aprendidas = lessons learned [lessons learnt].* persona que está aprendiendo a conducir = learner driver.* volver a aprender = relearn.* * *aprender [E1 ]vito learn¡nunca aprenderás! you'll never learn!■ aprendervt‹idioma/lección/oficio› to learntienes que aprenderlo de memoria you have to learn it (off) by heartaprender algo DE algn to learn sth FROM sblos buenos modales los aprendió de su padre he learned his good manners from his fatheraprender A + INF to learn to + INFnunca aprendió a leer he never learned to read( enf):se aprendió el papel en una tarde she learned the part in an afternoontienen que aprenderse la lección para mañana you have to learn the lesson (by heart) for tomorrow* * *
aprender ( conjugate aprender) vi/vt
to learn;
aprender a hacer algo to learn to do sth
aprenderse verbo pronominal ( enf) ‹lección/parte› to learn;
aprender verbo transitivo to learn
aprender a hacer algo, to learn to do something
' aprender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- cartilla
- comedirse
- guión
- incapacidad
- afán
- conocer
- enseñar
- memoria
- repaso
English:
aptitude
- basic
- drum
- eager
- heart
- intent
- learn
- memorize
- parrot-fashion
- pick up
- ram
- start
- study
- way
- budget
- come
- ever
- go
- grip
- hard
- lesson
- pick
* * *♦ vtto learn;aprendí mucho de mi profesor I learned a lot from my teacher;aprender a hacer algo to learn to do sth;aprender algo de memoria to learn sth by heart;Figparece que no han aprendido la lección it seems like they haven't learned their lesson♦ vito learn;¡aprende de tu hermana! learn from your sister!;¡para que aprendas! that'll teach you!;¡así aprenderá! that'll teach him!;¡nunca aprenderán! they'll never learn!* * *v/t learn;aprender a leer/conducir learn to read/drive;aprender de la experiencia learn from experience* * *aprender v: to learn* * * -
113 apretar
v.1 to press (oprimir) (botón, tecla).me aprietan las botas my boots are too tightLa enfermera apretó la herida The nurse pressed the wound.2 to grit (juntar) (dientes).La niña aprieta los dientes al dormir The girl grits her teeth when sleeping.3 to squeeze.apretar la mano a alguien to shake somebody's handMaría apretó la mostaza Mary squeezed the mustard.4 to press.lo están apretando para que acepte la oferta they are pressing him o putting pressure on him to accept the offer5 to get worse, to intensify (calor, lluvia).6 to tighten.El mecánico aprieta duramente el tornillo The mechanic tightens the screw.7 to pinch.Me aprietan los zapatos My shoes pinch.Ricardo apretó su nariz Richard pinched her nose.8 to be too tight.Esta faja aprieta This belt is too tight.9 to press down, to push down.Ricardo apretó el botón para iniciar Richard pressed down the button to start.10 to be too tight for.Me aprieta la ropa My clothes are too tight for me.11 to be most intense, to be more intense.* * *1 (estrechar) to squeeze, hug2 (tornillo) to tighten; (cordones, nudo) to do up tight3 (comprimir) to compress, press together, pack tight4 (activar) to press, push1 figurado (aumentar) to increase, get worse2 (prendas) to fit tight, be tight on3 (esforzarse) to work hard■ tendrás que apretar en tus estudios you'll have to study a lot harder, you'll have to pull your socks up1 (apiñar) to narrow, tighten2 (agolparse) to crowd together; (acercarse) to squeeze up\apretar a correr to start runningapretar el paso to quicken one's paceapretar la mano a alguien to shake somebody's handapretar el gatillo to pull the trigger* * *verb1) to press2) tighten3) squeeze4) pinch, be too tight* * *1. VT1) [+ tapa, tornillo, nudo] to tighten2) (=pulsar) [+ interruptor, pedal, tecla] to press; [+ gatillo] to squeeze, pullapretar el acelerador — to put one's foot down (on the accelerator), depress the accelerator frm
3) (=apretujar)a) [+ objeto] to squeeze, grip; [para que no caiga] to clutchapretó bien los papeles en la cartera — he packed o squeezed the papers into the briefcase
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apretar los dientes — to grit one's teeth, clench one's teeth•
apretar la mano a algn — to shake sb's handb) [+ persona] [contra pared, suelo] to pin, press; [con los brazos] to clasp, clutchme apretaba con todo su cuerpo contra la pared — he pinned o pressed me against the wall with his whole body
la apretó con fuerza entre sus brazos — he clasped o clutched her tightly in his arms
4) (=presionar)•
apretar a algn — to put pressure on sbnos aprieta mucho para que estudiemos — he puts a lot of pressure on us to study, he pushes us to study hard
5)• apretar el paso — to quicken one's pace
6)7) (Mil) [+ asedio] to step up, intensify; [+ bloqueo] to tighten2. VI1) (=oprimir) [zapatos] to be too tight, pinch one's feet; [ropa] to be too tightzapatoestos zapatos aprietan — these shoes are too tight, these shoes pinch my feet
2) (=aumentar) [dolor, frío] to get worse; [viento] to intensifyes media mañana y el hambre aprieta — it's half way through the morning and I'm beginning to feel hungry
cuando el frío aprieta — when the cold gets worse, when it gets really cold
3) (=presionar) to put on the pressure, pile on the pressure *Dios 3)si le aprietan un poco más, confesará — if they put a bit more pressure on him, he'll confess
4) (=esforzarse)si apretáis un poco al final, aprobaréis — if you make an extra effort at the end, you'll pass
5)• apretar a hacer algo, si aprieta a llover — if it starts to rain heavily
6)¡aprieta! — nonsense!, good grief!
7) Chile (=irse con prisa)apretemos que viene la profesora — let's run for it, the teacher's coming
fueron los primeros en salir apretando después del golpe — they were the first ones to make a getaway after the coup
8) ** [al defecar] to push3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < botón> to press, push; < acelerador> to put one's foot on, press; < gatillo> to pull, squeezeb) <nudo/venda/tornillo> to tightenc)apretar el paso or la marcha — to quicken one's pace o step
2)a) ( apretujar)apretó al niño contra su pecho — he clasped o clutched the child to his breast
me apretó el brazo con fuerza — he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
b) ( presionar) to put pressure on2.apretar vi1) ropa/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight2) ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)3) ( ser fuerte)cuando el hambre aprieta... — when people are in the grip of hunger...
4)a) ( esforzarse) to make an effortb) profesor/jefe to be demanding3.apretar a correr — (fam) to break into a run
apretarse v pron to squeeze o squash together* * *= squeeze, nip, tighten, screw, tighten + Posesivo + grip on, press, clenching, cramp.Ex. Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.Ex. Rotary presses are like wringers the printing paper being nipped between two cylinders.Ex. Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex. This was done by laying the right number of letters on their sides in the stick, pushing the sliding bar up to them and screwing it up tight.Ex. This paper reports on measures being taken by the government to tighten its grip on what universities do with their money.Ex. To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. The goals are to reduce stress on the fingers and wrists and to keep your hands in a natural position rather than cramping them together.----* apretar el gatillo = pull + the trigger.* apretar fuerte = bear down on.* apretarse el cinturón = tighten + Posesivo + belt, gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* apretarse los machos = gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* cuando el sol aprieta = during the heat of the day.* el que mucho abarca poco aprieta = jack of all trades, master of none.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* sin apretar = loosely hanging, baggy [baggier -comp., baggiest -sup.], saggy [saggier -comp., saggiest -sup.].* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) < botón> to press, push; < acelerador> to put one's foot on, press; < gatillo> to pull, squeezeb) <nudo/venda/tornillo> to tightenc)apretar el paso or la marcha — to quicken one's pace o step
2)a) ( apretujar)apretó al niño contra su pecho — he clasped o clutched the child to his breast
me apretó el brazo con fuerza — he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
b) ( presionar) to put pressure on2.apretar vi1) ropa/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight2) ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)3) ( ser fuerte)cuando el hambre aprieta... — when people are in the grip of hunger...
4)a) ( esforzarse) to make an effortb) profesor/jefe to be demanding3.apretar a correr — (fam) to break into a run
apretarse v pron to squeeze o squash together* * *= squeeze, nip, tighten, screw, tighten + Posesivo + grip on, press, clenching, cramp.Ex: Squeezed between the upper and nether milestones of increasing demand and dwindling resources, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.
Ex: Rotary presses are like wringers the printing paper being nipped between two cylinders.Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex: This was done by laying the right number of letters on their sides in the stick, pushing the sliding bar up to them and screwing it up tight.Ex: This paper reports on measures being taken by the government to tighten its grip on what universities do with their money.Ex: To read a borrower label place the scanner on the left side of the label and move it from left to right across the bar codes, pressing lightly to keep it in direct contact with the label.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: The goals are to reduce stress on the fingers and wrists and to keep your hands in a natural position rather than cramping them together.* apretar el gatillo = pull + the trigger.* apretar fuerte = bear down on.* apretarse el cinturón = tighten + Posesivo + belt, gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* apretarse los machos = gird (up) + Posesivo + loins.* cuando el sol aprieta = during the heat of the day.* el que mucho abarca poco aprieta = jack of all trades, master of none.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* sin apretar = loosely hanging, baggy [baggier -comp., baggiest -sup.], saggy [saggier -comp., saggiest -sup.].* * *apretar [A5 ]vtA1 ‹botón› to press, push; ‹acelerador› to put one's foot on, press, depress ( frml); ‹gatillo› to pull, squeeze2 ‹nudo/venda› to tighten; ‹tapa/tornillo› to tightenapretó bien la tapa he screwed the lid on tightlyaprieta el puño clench your fistapreté los dientes I gritted my teeth3apretar el paso or la marcha to quicken one's pace o stepapretar los puntos to knit tightlyB1(apretujar): apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breastllevaba el osito apretado entre sus brazos she was clutching the teddy bear in her armsme apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly2 (presionar) to put pressure onel profesor nos apretó mucho en los últimos meses in the last few months the teacher put a lot of pressure on us o pushed us really hard■ apretarviA «ropa/zapatos» (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tightel vestido le aprieta the dress is too tight for her o is very tight on herla falda me aprieta en las caderas the skirt is too tight around the hips¡cómo me aprietan estos zapatos! these shoes are so tight!, these shoes really pinch my feet!B (hacer presión) to press down ( o in etc)C(ser fuerte): a las tres de la tarde cuando el calor aprieta at three o'clock when the heat is at its most intensea primeras horas de la mañana el frío aprieta (Chi, Méx); in the early hours of the morning you really feel the coldcuando el hambre aprieta, la gente come cualquier cosa when people are in the grip of hunger they will eat anythingD1 (esforzarse) to make an effortvas a tener que apretar en la física you're going to have to knuckle down o make more of an effort in physics2 «profesor/jefe» to be demanding diosE( Chi fam) (irse): todos apretaron a la salida everyone made a dash for o ran for the door ( colloq)tuvimos que salir apretando we had to make a run for it ( colloq)apretar a correr ( fam); to break into a run, start running* * *
apretar ( conjugate apretar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ acelerador› to put one's foot on, press;
‹ gatillo› to pull, squeeze
‹puño/mandíbulas› to clench;
2a) ( apretujar):◊ apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breast;
me apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
verbo intransitivo
1 [ropa/zapatos] (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight;
2 ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)
apretarse verbo pronominal
to squeeze o squash together
apretar
I vtr (pulsar un botón) to press
(el cinturón, un tornillo) to tighten
(el gatillo) to pull: me aprietan los zapatos, these shoes are too tight for me
II verbo intransitivo el calor ha apretado en julio, it was really hot in July
♦ Locuciones: apretar el paso, to hasten, hurry
apretarle las clavijas a alguien, to put the screws on someone
donde aprieta el zapato, where the problem is
' apretar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ajustar
- estrujar
- aprieta
- estrechar
- fuerte
- gatillo
- oprimir
- puño
English:
clench
- grip
- loosely
- pack
- pack down
- pinch
- press
- pull
- push
- screw up
- squeeze
- tighten
- wedge
- which
- accelerate
- foot
- loosen
- screw
- speed
- tooth
* * *♦ vt1. [oprimir] [botón, tecla] to press;[gatillo] to pull, to squeeze; [acelerador] to step on;el zapato me aprieta my shoe is pinching;me aprietan las botas my boots are too tight2. [nudo, tuerca, cinturón] to tighten;Fam3. [juntar] [dientes] to grit;[labios] to press together; [puño] to clench;tendrás que apretar la letra you'll have to squeeze your handwriting up4. [estrechar] to squeeze;[abrazar] to hug;no me aprietes el brazo, me estás haciendo daño stop squeezing my arm, you're hurting me;la apretó contra su pecho he held her to his chest;apretar la mano a alguien to shake sb's handcomo no apretemos el paso, no llegaremos nunca if we don't hurry up, we'll never get there6. [exigir] to tighten up on;[presionar] to press;apretar la disciplina to tighten up on discipline;lo apretaron tanto que acabó confesando they pressed him so hard that he ended up confessing;no me gusta que me aprieten en el trabajo I don't like to feel pressurized in my work;lo están apretando para que acepte la oferta they are pressing him o putting pressure on him to accept the offer7. [ropa, objetos] to pack tight♦ vi1. [calor, lluvia] to get worse, to intensify;salgo de casa a las dos, cuando más aprieta el calor I leave home at two o'clock, when the heat is at its worst;en agosto ha apretado mucho el calor it got a lot hotter in August;cuando la necesidad aprieta, se agudiza el ingenio people become more resourceful when they really have to2. [zapatos] to pinch;[ropa] to be too tight3. [esforzarse] to push oneself;tienes que apretar más si quieres aprobar you'll have to pull your socks up if you want to passel ladrón apretó a correr the thief ran off* * *I v/t1 botón press;apretó contra el pecho la fotografía/el niño she held the photograph/the child close, she pressed the photograph/the child to her breast;apretar los puños clench one’s fists;apretar los dientes grit one’s teeth3 tuerca tighten4:apretar el paso quicken one’s paceII v/i2:apretar a correr start to run, start running* * *apretar {55} vt1) : to press, to push (a button)2) : to tighten3) : to squeezeapretar vi1) : to press, to push2) : to fit tightly, to be too tightlos zapatos me aprietan: my shoes are tight* * *apretar vb1. (botón) to press2. (gatillo) to pull3. (tornillo, cinturón, nudo) to tighten¿has apretado los tornillos? have you tightened the screws?4. (exigir) to be strict with / to push hard5. (quedar estrecho ropa) to be too tight6. (esforzarse) to work harder7. (aumentar calor) to increase -
114 apuntes de clase
(n.) = lecture notes, class notesEx. Only about half of the items photocopied were published copyright materials, the rest being lecture notes, essays, etc.Ex. The overriding goal of the project is to develop software that will aid university instructors in maximizing the instructional value of WWW-based course materials such as syllabi, class notes, etc..* * *(n.) = lecture notes, class notesEx: Only about half of the items photocopied were published copyright materials, the rest being lecture notes, essays, etc.
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115 archivo administrativo
(n.) = record office, administrative archives, administrative libraryEx. Libraries, archives and record offices must collect and preserve for posterity as much primary source material as they are able and exploit it as much as possible.Ex. This article presents the letterbooks of six New Zealand chief post offices, (early 1880s-late 1910s) and their value as social and administrative archives.Ex. French administrative libraries began to develop in the 19th century and flourished up until the early 20th century.* * *(n.) = record office, administrative archives, administrative libraryEx: Libraries, archives and record offices must collect and preserve for posterity as much primary source material as they are able and exploit it as much as possible.
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116 asesor
adj.advisory, consulting, counseling, instructional.m.adviser, advisor, assessor, consultant.* * *► adjetivo1 advisory► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 adviser, consultant\asesor,-ra de imagen image consultantasesor,-ra fiscal tax advisor* * *1. (f. - asesora)nounconsultant, advisor2. (f. - asesora)adj.* * *asesor, -a1.ADJ advisory2.SM / F adviser, consultantasesor(a) administrativo/a — management consultant
asesora del hogar — Cono Sur maid
asesor(a) financiero/a — financial adviser
asesor(a) jurídico/a — legal adviser
asesor(a) técnico/a — technical adviser o consultant
* * *I II- sora masculino, femenino advisor*, consultant* * *= advice worker, adviser [advisor, -USA], advisory, consultant, counsellor [counselor, -USA], referee, publication referee, assessor, top aide, spinner, spin doctor, consultative.Ex. NACAB have a research project to develop a mini-information pack that could be used by peripatetic advice workers.Ex. Recent action by government advisers has resulted in 'subject weightings' being applied to all courses in public sector higher education.Ex. The European Economic Community (EEC) Treaty of 25 March 1957 endowed the European Parliament with ' advisory and supervisory powers'.Ex. The American Library Association invited Lubetzky to the Library of Congress as a consultant on bibliographic policy.Ex. Also, the students are encouraged to explore subjects on interest to them in their school libraries and report on their investigations, either orally or in writing, to a teacher who serves as a kind of counselor or mentor for the project.Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex. This does not imply that the abstractor becomes a publication referee, trying to second-guess decisions already made by editors.Ex. This article examines the role of the external assessor in the process of reviewing academic libraries.Ex. Kelly reportedly said that top aides of Prime Minister Tony Blair had 'sexed up' intelligence reports to help justify an invasion of Iraq.Ex. The writer discusses how presidential spinner Ari Fleischer responded to questions about the proposed war with Iraq.Ex. The author suggests that the spin doctor is a new communication role, and raises questions about its relationship to the traditional public relations model.Ex. To this end some consultative procedure is to be recommended.----* asesor académico = education officer.* asesor de información = information consultant.* asesor de salidas profesionales = career(s) adviser.* asesor económico = financial consultant.* asesor estudiantil = education officer.* asesor financiero = financial advisor, financial consultant.* asesor fiscal = fiscal officer.* asesor legal = legislative assistant.* asesor moral = guidance counsellor, ethicist.* asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.* asesor técnico de bibliotecas = library consultant.* asesor técnico en construcción de bibliotecas = library building consultant.* comité asesor = advisory committee, consultative committee.* enviar a un asesor experto = refer.* grupo asesor = advisory group.* Grupo Asesor sobre Redes (NAG) = Network Advisory Group (NAG).* * *I II- sora masculino, femenino advisor*, consultant* * *= advice worker, adviser [advisor, -USA], advisory, consultant, counsellor [counselor, -USA], referee, publication referee, assessor, top aide, spinner, spin doctor, consultative.Ex: NACAB have a research project to develop a mini-information pack that could be used by peripatetic advice workers.
Ex: Recent action by government advisers has resulted in 'subject weightings' being applied to all courses in public sector higher education.Ex: The European Economic Community (EEC) Treaty of 25 March 1957 endowed the European Parliament with ' advisory and supervisory powers'.Ex: The American Library Association invited Lubetzky to the Library of Congress as a consultant on bibliographic policy.Ex: Also, the students are encouraged to explore subjects on interest to them in their school libraries and report on their investigations, either orally or in writing, to a teacher who serves as a kind of counselor or mentor for the project.Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex: This does not imply that the abstractor becomes a publication referee, trying to second-guess decisions already made by editors.Ex: This article examines the role of the external assessor in the process of reviewing academic libraries.Ex: Kelly reportedly said that top aides of Prime Minister Tony Blair had 'sexed up' intelligence reports to help justify an invasion of Iraq.Ex: The writer discusses how presidential spinner Ari Fleischer responded to questions about the proposed war with Iraq.Ex: The author suggests that the spin doctor is a new communication role, and raises questions about its relationship to the traditional public relations model.Ex: To this end some consultative procedure is to be recommended.* asesor académico = education officer.* asesor de información = information consultant.* asesor de salidas profesionales = career(s) adviser.* asesor económico = financial consultant.* asesor estudiantil = education officer.* asesor financiero = financial advisor, financial consultant.* asesor fiscal = fiscal officer.* asesor legal = legislative assistant.* asesor moral = guidance counsellor, ethicist.* asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.* asesor técnico de bibliotecas = library consultant.* asesor técnico en construcción de bibliotecas = library building consultant.* comité asesor = advisory committee, consultative committee.* enviar a un asesor experto = refer.* grupo asesor = advisory group.* Grupo Asesor sobre Redes (NAG) = Network Advisory Group (NAG).* * *‹consejo/junta› advisoryingeniero asesor consulting o consultant engineermasculine, feminineadvisor*, consultantCompuestos:● asesor de imagen, asesora de imagenmasculine, feminine public relations consultant o advisor● asesor financiero, asesora financieramasculine, feminine financial adviser● asesor fiscal, asesora fiscalmasculine, feminine tax consultant o advisor*● asesor militar, asesora militarmasculine, feminine military advisor*● asesor técnico, asesora técnicamasculine, feminine technical consultant o advisor** * *
asesor
‹arquitecto/ingeniero› consultant ( before n)
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
advisor( conjugate advisor), consultant
asesor,-ora
I sustantivo masculino y femenino adviser
asesor fiscal, tax advisor
II adjetivo advisory
' asesor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asesora
- consejero
English:
adviser
- advisory
- assessor
- consultant
- counsellor
- counselor
- financial adviser
- legal adviser
- aide
* * *asesor, -ora♦ adjadvisory♦ nm,fadviserasesor científico [de gobierno] scientific adviser; [de programa televisivo] scientific consultant;asesor financiero financial adviser;asesor fiscal tax adviser;Chile asesora del hogar maid;asesor de imagen image consultant;asesor jurídico legal adviser;asesor militar military adviser* * *I adj advisoryII m, asesora f consultant, advisor, Bradviser* * *: advisor, consultant -
117 asincrónicamente
Ex. The project will develop a toolbox which will allow office workers connected in a LAN to cooperate synchronously or asynchronously while employing existing MS Windows applications.* * *Ex: The project will develop a toolbox which will allow office workers connected in a LAN to cooperate synchronously or asynchronously while employing existing MS Windows applications.
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118 aspiración
f.1 aspiration, aim, desire, goal.2 inhalation, breathing-in.3 suction, suck.4 intake of air, snuff, inhalation, inspiration.5 aspiration, removal of fluid from a body cavity.* * *1 (al respirar) inhalation, breathing in2 LINGÚÍSTICA aspiration3 TÉCNICA intake4 figurado (ambición) aspiration, ambition\aspiración de aire intake of air, air intake* * *noun f.1) breathing in, inhalation2) aspiration* * *SF1) (Zool, Med) breathing in, inhalation; (Ling) aspiration; (Mús) short pause2) (Mec) air intake3) (=anhelo) aspirationpl aspiraciones aspirations, ambition singes un hombre sin aspiraciones — he's not an ambitious man, he's a man with no aspirations
* * *1) (deseo, ambición) aspiration2) (Fisiol) inhalation; (Ling) aspiration; (Mús) breath; (Tec) draft (AmE), draught (BrE)* * *= aspiration, desiderata [desideratum, -sing.], vision.Ex. Most SLIS rely upon very few individuals to maintain and develop their IT presence and aspirations.Ex. The Paris Principles state what is desired, but they do not give the reasons for those desiderata.Ex. It appears, however, that the role of security in this vision has not been fully delineated.----* con fuertes aspiraciones profesionales = upward-mobile.* hacer realidad una aspiración = make + vision + a reality, fulfil + vision.* moderar + Posesivo + aspiraciones = lower + Posesivo + sights.* realidad una aspiración = realise + vision.* * *1) (deseo, ambición) aspiration2) (Fisiol) inhalation; (Ling) aspiration; (Mús) breath; (Tec) draft (AmE), draught (BrE)* * *= aspiration, desiderata [desideratum, -sing.], vision.Ex: Most SLIS rely upon very few individuals to maintain and develop their IT presence and aspirations.
Ex: The Paris Principles state what is desired, but they do not give the reasons for those desiderata.Ex: It appears, however, that the role of security in this vision has not been fully delineated.* con fuertes aspiraciones profesionales = upward-mobile.* hacer realidad una aspiración = make + vision + a reality, fulfil + vision.* moderar + Posesivo + aspiraciones = lower + Posesivo + sights.* realidad una aspiración = realise + vision.* * *A (deseo, ambición) aspirationllegar a ser actriz es su más grande aspiración her greatest ambition is to become an actresstiene grandes aspiraciones she has great aspirationsB1 ( Fisiol) inhalation2 ( Ling) aspiration3 ( Mús) breath* * *
aspiración sustantivo femenino
1 (deseo, ambición) aspiration
2 (Fisiol) inhalation;
(Ling) aspiration;
(Mús) breath
aspiración sustantivo femenino
1 inhalation, breathing in
2 (ambición, deseo) aspiration
' aspiración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
norte
- satisfacer
- ideal
English:
aspiration
- inhalation
* * *aspiración nf1. [pretensión] aspiration;su máxima aspiración era encontrar un trabajo his greatest ambition was to find a job;un político con aspiraciones an ambitious politician2. [de aire] [por una persona] breathing in3. [de aire] [por una máquina] suction4. Ling aspiration* * *f1 TÉC draft, aspiration2 GRAM aspiration* * *aspiración nf, pl - ciones1) : inhalation, breathing in2) anhelo: aspiration, desire -
119 asumir la responsabilidad
(v.) = assume + responsibilitiy (for)Ex. In the keynote speech each nation was urged to assume responsibility for preserving its own imprint while working cooperatively through IFLA to develop international bibliographic control.* * *(v.) = assume + responsibilitiy (for)Ex: In the keynote speech each nation was urged to assume responsibility for preserving its own imprint while working cooperatively through IFLA to develop international bibliographic control.
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120 atrapado en
Ex. Enmeshed in the bureaucratic structure that many large libraries have become, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.* * *Ex: Enmeshed in the bureaucratic structure that many large libraries have become, individual librarians develop ways in which to make their jobs easier.
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