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21 artilugio
m.1 gadget, contrivance.2 scheme, gimmick, trick.3 device, gadget, gimmick, contraption.* * *1 (mecanismo) device, gadget* * *SM1) (=aparato) gadget, contraption2) (=truco) gimmick, stunt3) (=chisme) thingummy *, gizmo (EEUU) *, whatsit ** * *a) ( aparato) device, contraptionb) artilugios masculino plural ( de oficio) equipment* * *a) ( aparato) device, contraptionb) artilugios masculino plural ( de oficio) equipment* * *artilugio11 = gadget, widget, artefact [artifact], whatchamacallit, gizmo [gismo], contraption.Ex: The article is entitled 'Exhibits in the American Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair: women's clothing, men's gadgets, hot dogs and haute couture'.
Ex: The term widget is taken from the 1963 movie, 'The Wheeler-Dealers'.Ex: An artefact is any object made or modified by man.Ex: In his book's section ' Watchamacallit' he forecasts that communication between user and machine will be through voice for entering text and a pen-like device for pointing.Ex: Within, you will find a pleathora of gadgets and gizmos, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime.Ex: If you are in cahoots with the circle of power, you get your projects approved in no time, and in some cases, you can build the most hideous and unsightly contraption.artilugio22 = trick, stalking horse, gaff.Ex: But if variable-length keys are not supported by a data base, various tricks are often necessary to provide access to the library data which has inherently variable-length keys.
Ex: Legalism and pragmatism were the intellectual stalking horses that contributed most to the victory of economic interest over human concerns in this case.Ex: There are magicians that choose not to work with gaffs of any type because they want to take magic in new directions.* artilugios = crafty ways.* * *1 (aparato) device, contrivance, contraption2 (truco) stunt* * *
artilugio sustantivo masculino
b)
artilugio sustantivo masculino gadget, device
' artilugio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
artificio
English:
contraption
- gadget
- widget
* * *artilugio nm1. [objeto] contraption2.artilugios [herramientas] equipment;artilugios de pesca fishing tackle3. [artimaña, engaño] trick, ruse* * *m aparato gadget* * *artilugio nm: gadget, contraption -
22 mecanismo
m.1 mechanism.2 mechanism (procedimiento).* * *1 mechanism2 figurado (funcionamiento) working, mechanism\mecanismo de dirección steering mechanism* * *noun m.mechanism, device* * *SM1) [de reloj, cerradura, fusil] mechanism2) (=procedimiento) mechanism* * *a) (Mec) mechanismun mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism
b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism* * *= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.Ex. However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.Ex. This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex. Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex. The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.----* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.* mecanismo de control = watchdog.* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* mecanismo de integración = integrator.* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* * *a) (Mec) mechanismun mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism
b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism* * *= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.
Ex: However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.Ex: This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex: Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex: The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.* mecanismo de control = watchdog.* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.* mecanismo de integración = integrator.* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* * *1 ( Mec) mechanismmecanismo de apertura retardada time lock mechanismmecanismo de relojería clockwork mechanismel mecanismo de dirección the steering gearun mecanismo que bloquea las ruedas a device o mechanism that stops the wheels from moving2 (de un proceso, sistema) mechanismel mecanismo administrativo the administrative mechanismse espera encontrar soluciones aceptables a través de los mecanismos de negociación it is hoped that acceptable solutions will be found through the negotiating processa través de otros mecanismos diferentes al de las armas by means other than the use of armsCompuestos:● mecanismo de cambio europeo or de cambiosEuropean Exchange Rate Mechanismdefense* mechanismExchange Rate Mechanism* * *
mecanismo sustantivo masculino
mechanism;
mecanismo sustantivo masculino mechanism
' mecanismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
freno
- maquinaria
- pedal
- propulsor
- propulsora
- regir
- rueda
- accionar
- atascar
- bloquear
- botón
- desarmable
- desarmar
- desbaratar
- desbloquear
- desequilibrado
- desequilibrar
- deshacer
- desmontable
- desmontar
- dirección
- dispositivo
- efecto
- enganche
- estropear
- fastidiar
- fiar
- funcionamiento
- imperfección
- obedecer
- picaporte
- probar
- seguro
English:
clockwork
- device
- failsafe
- mechanics
- mechanism
- movement
- time-saving
- work
- clock
- machinery
- works
* * *mecanismo nm1. [estructura] mechanism;acordaron un mecanismo automático de revisión salarial they agreed on a procedure o system for automatic salary reviewsPsi mecanismo de defensa defence mechanism; Fin mecanismo de los tipos de cambio exchange rate mechanism2. [funcionamiento] mechanism;conoce muy bien el mecanismo electoral she's very familiar with the electoral procedure o process* * *m mechanism* * *mecanismo nm: mechanism* * *mecanismo n mechanism -
23 electrónico
adj.electronic.* * *► adjetivo1 electronic* * *(f. - electrónica)adj.* * *ADJ [juego, sistema, música] electronic; [microscopio] electron antes de sproceso electrónico de datos — (Inform) electronic data processing
* * *- ca adjetivo electronic* * *= electronic, machine-readable.Ex. Clearly, further investigations in this area are important for a future which heralds not only electronic secondary publications, but also electronic primary publications.Ex. 'Data base' is a term referring to machine-readable collections of information, whether numerical, representational or bibliographic.----* administración electrónica = electronic government (e-government).* aparato electrónico = electronic device.* aparatos electrónicos = electronic(s) appliances.* autopista electrónica, la = electronic highway, the.* boletín electrónico = e-newsletter.* buzoneo electrónico = bulk e-mailing.* catálogo electrónico = electronic catalogue.* circuito electrónico = electronic circuit.* comercio electrónico = online business.* comunicación electrónica = electronic communication.* conservación de documentos electrónicos = electronic document preservation.* cuenta de correo electrónico = email account.* depósito de documentos electrónicos = repository.* dinero electrónico = electronic money.* dirección de correo electrónico = email address.* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.* dispositivo electrónico = electronic device.* distribuidor de revistas electrónicas = e-journal host.* documento electrónico = electronic document, electronic record.* economía electrónica = e-economy (electronic economy), e-conomy (electronic economy).* EDI (Intercambio Electrónico de Datos) = EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).* editor de material electrónico = electronic publisher [e-publisher].* enviar por correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* envío de correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mailing.* envío de correos electrónicos = e-mailing.* envío de mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mailing.* era de la copia electrónica, la = electrocopying era, the.* firma electrónica = electronic signature.* gestión de documentos electrónicos = electronic document management.* gestión electrónica de documentos = electronic record keeping, electronic record management.* gestión y conservación de documentos electrónicos = electronic document preservation and management.* industria de la información electrónica = electronic information industry.* información electrónica = electronic information.* intervención electrónica = wiretapping [wire-tapping], wiretap [wire-tap].* libro electrónico = electronic book (e-book/ebook).* mandar por correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* mandar un correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* material electrónico = online material.* microscopio electrónico = electron microscope.* mundo electrónico, el = electronic world, the.* negocio electrónico = online business.* oficina electrónica = electronic office.* panel electrónico = electronic noticeboard.* pedido electrónico = electronic ordering.* préstamo electrónico = e-lending [electronic lending].* publicación electrónica = electronic publication [e-publication].* registro electrónico = electronic record.* revista electrónica = electronic journal (e-journal).* servicio de información electrónica = electronic information service.* servicio de referencia electrónica = electronic reference service [e-reference service].* texto electrónico = electronic text [e-text].* tienda eletrónica = online store.* traductor electrónico = electronic translator.* urna electrónica = voting machine.* zona con aparatos electrónicos = equipment area.* * *- ca adjetivo electronic* * *= electronic, machine-readable.Ex: Clearly, further investigations in this area are important for a future which heralds not only electronic secondary publications, but also electronic primary publications.
Ex: 'Data base' is a term referring to machine-readable collections of information, whether numerical, representational or bibliographic.* administración electrónica = electronic government (e-government).* aparato electrónico = electronic device.* aparatos electrónicos = electronic(s) appliances.* autopista electrónica, la = electronic highway, the.* boletín electrónico = e-newsletter.* buzoneo electrónico = bulk e-mailing.* catálogo electrónico = electronic catalogue.* circuito electrónico = electronic circuit.* comercio electrónico = online business.* comunicación electrónica = electronic communication.* conservación de documentos electrónicos = electronic document preservation.* cuenta de correo electrónico = email account.* depósito de documentos electrónicos = repository.* dinero electrónico = electronic money.* dirección de correo electrónico = email address.* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.* dispositivo electrónico = electronic device.* distribuidor de revistas electrónicas = e-journal host.* documento electrónico = electronic document, electronic record.* economía electrónica = e-economy (electronic economy), e-conomy (electronic economy).* EDI (Intercambio Electrónico de Datos) = EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).* editor de material electrónico = electronic publisher [e-publisher].* enviar por correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* envío de correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mailing.* envío de correos electrónicos = e-mailing.* envío de mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mailing.* era de la copia electrónica, la = electrocopying era, the.* firma electrónica = electronic signature.* gestión de documentos electrónicos = electronic document management.* gestión electrónica de documentos = electronic record keeping, electronic record management.* gestión y conservación de documentos electrónicos = electronic document preservation and management.* industria de la información electrónica = electronic information industry.* información electrónica = electronic information.* intervención electrónica = wiretapping [wire-tapping], wiretap [wire-tap].* libro electrónico = electronic book (e-book/ebook).* mandar por correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* mandar un correo electrónico = e-mail [email].* material electrónico = online material.* microscopio electrónico = electron microscope.* mundo electrónico, el = electronic world, the.* negocio electrónico = online business.* oficina electrónica = electronic office.* panel electrónico = electronic noticeboard.* pedido electrónico = electronic ordering.* préstamo electrónico = e-lending [electronic lending].* publicación electrónica = electronic publication [e-publication].* registro electrónico = electronic record.* revista electrónica = electronic journal (e-journal).* servicio de información electrónica = electronic information service.* servicio de referencia electrónica = electronic reference service [e-reference service].* texto electrónico = electronic text [e-text].* tienda eletrónica = online store.* traductor electrónico = electronic translator.* urna electrónica = voting machine.* zona con aparatos electrónicos = equipment area.* * *electrónico -caelectronic* * *
electrónico◊ -ca adjetivo
electronic
electrónico,-a adjetivo electronic
' electrónico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
correo
- electrónica
English:
e-mail
- electrical engineer
- electronic
- email
- mail
- e-commerce
- electronics
- E-mail
- flash
* * *electrónico, -a adjelectronic;microscopio electrónico electron microscope* * *adj electronic* * *electrónico, -ca adj: electronic♦ electrónicamente adv* * *electrónico adj electronic -
24 temporizador
m.timer.* * *1 timer* * *1.ADJ2.SM timer, timing device* * *masculino timer* * *= clock device, timing control, timer.Ex. The microcomputer also has, among other things, a clock device which synchronizes all the various high speed operations, so that they do not get out of step.Ex. A timing control is set prior to pressing a push-button which activates a light source within the machine so that the correct exposure can be given.Ex. The Web offers many downloadable CGI scripts for basic functions, including counters, timers, guest books, image maps, and server-push animations.----* temporizador de aviso = egg timer.* temporizador de cocción = egg timer.* temporizador de cocimiento = egg timer.* temporizador de cocina = egg timer.* * *masculino timer* * *= clock device, timing control, timer.Ex: The microcomputer also has, among other things, a clock device which synchronizes all the various high speed operations, so that they do not get out of step.
Ex: A timing control is set prior to pressing a push-button which activates a light source within the machine so that the correct exposure can be given.Ex: The Web offers many downloadable CGI scripts for basic functions, including counters, timers, guest books, image maps, and server-push animations.* temporizador de aviso = egg timer.* temporizador de cocción = egg timer.* temporizador de cocimiento = egg timer.* temporizador de cocina = egg timer.* * *timer* * *temporizador nmtimer* * *m timer* * *temporizador nm: timer -
25 artefacto explosivo
m.explosive device, bomb.* * *(n.) = explosive deviceEx. The reference librarian was approached with a request for information on the construction of a small explosive device and how much cordite would be needed to blow up a normal-sized house.* * *(n.) = explosive deviceEx: The reference librarian was approached with a request for information on the construction of a small explosive device and how much cordite would be needed to blow up a normal-sized house.
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26 estallar
v.1 to explode (explotar) (bomba).si sigo comiendo voy a estallar if I eat any more I'll burstLa bomba estalló de repente The bomb exploded suddenly.2 to break out (sonar) (ovación).La epidemia estalló The epidemic broke out.3 to break out (guerra, epidemia).ha estallado un nuevo escándalo de corrupción a new corruption scandal has erupted4 to blow up, to blow one's top (expresarse bruscamente).se metieron tanto conmigo que al final estallé they went on at me so much I eventually blew up o blew my topestallar en sollozos to burst into tearsestallar en una carcajada to burst out laughing¡voy a estallar de nervios! I'm so nervous!5 to suffer a nervous breakdown, to crumble emotionally, to crack up, to crumble.María estalló Mary suffered a nervous breakdown.6 to explode all of a sudden, to appear suddenly, to blaze forth, to blaze out.7 to explode on.Nos estalló una mina A mine exploded on us* * *1 (reventar) to explode, blow up3 (volcán) to erupt4 (látigo) to crack5 figurado (rebelión, epidemia) to break out6 figurado (pasión, sentimientos) to burst* * *verb1) to explode2) burst3) break out* * *VI1) (=reventar) [pólvora, globo] to explode; [bomba] to explode, go off; [volcán] to erupt; [neumático] to burst; [vidrio] to shatter; [látigo] to crackhacer estallar — to set off; (fig) to spark off, start
2) [epidemia, guerra, conflicto, sublevación] to break out* * *verbo intransitivob) guerra/revuelta to break out; tormenta/escándalo/crisis to breakc) personaestallar en algo — <en llanto/carcajadas> to burst into something
* * *= reach + a head, detonate, break out, burst forth, flare, blow up, blow + sky high, blow + a fuse, pop, let off, reach + boiling point, go off.Ex. Growing concern reached a head in the mid 1980s when a number of practitioners expressed the view that children's librarianship had lost its way.Ex. There has been an explosion in terminology detonated by developments related to XML (eXtensible Markup Language).Ex. Loud, unscripted quarrels between unshaven peasants break out in odd corners of the auditorium and add to the liveliness.Ex. It seems the passions of the people were only sleeping and burst forth with a terrible fury.Ex. The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex. The article 'The library has blown up!' relates the short circuit in the main electrical circuit board of Porstmouth Public Library caused by electricians who were carrying out routine work.Ex. This is all that can be done at this point to prevent the current violence from blowing sky-high, destabilising the region, and sending oil prices into the stratosphere.Ex. He simply blew a fuse and decided to go out on the road, spitefully apologizing again and again, until he got it right.Ex. The azaleas are popping, the redbuds are in their finest attire, and the dogwoods are lacy jewels at the edge of the wood.Ex. By this time, firecrackers and fireworks were being let off willy-nilly in the streets by any mug with a match.Ex. This hilarious show pranks unsuspecting guests, testing their patience to see just how long before they reach boiling point.Ex. My hand looks like a hand grenade went off near it -- all cut up, bruised and with perforations by small bits of flying glass.----* estallar a borbotones = splurt out.* guerra + estallar = war + break out.* hacer estallar = spark, ignite, touch off, blow up, let off.* hacer estallar en añicos = blow + sky high.* hacer estallar una bomba = bomb.* hacer estallar un guerra = ignite + war.* rebelión + estallar = rebellion + break out.* * *verbo intransitivob) guerra/revuelta to break out; tormenta/escándalo/crisis to breakc) personaestallar en algo — <en llanto/carcajadas> to burst into something
* * *= reach + a head, detonate, break out, burst forth, flare, blow up, blow + sky high, blow + a fuse, pop, let off, reach + boiling point, go off.Ex: Growing concern reached a head in the mid 1980s when a number of practitioners expressed the view that children's librarianship had lost its way.
Ex: There has been an explosion in terminology detonated by developments related to XML (eXtensible Markup Language).Ex: Loud, unscripted quarrels between unshaven peasants break out in odd corners of the auditorium and add to the liveliness.Ex: It seems the passions of the people were only sleeping and burst forth with a terrible fury.Ex: The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex: The article 'The library has blown up!' relates the short circuit in the main electrical circuit board of Porstmouth Public Library caused by electricians who were carrying out routine work.Ex: This is all that can be done at this point to prevent the current violence from blowing sky-high, destabilising the region, and sending oil prices into the stratosphere.Ex: He simply blew a fuse and decided to go out on the road, spitefully apologizing again and again, until he got it right.Ex: The azaleas are popping, the redbuds are in their finest attire, and the dogwoods are lacy jewels at the edge of the wood.Ex: By this time, firecrackers and fireworks were being let off willy-nilly in the streets by any mug with a match.Ex: This hilarious show pranks unsuspecting guests, testing their patience to see just how long before they reach boiling point.Ex: My hand looks like a hand grenade went off near it -- all cut up, bruised and with perforations by small bits of flying glass.* estallar a borbotones = splurt out.* guerra + estallar = war + break out.* hacer estallar = spark, ignite, touch off, blow up, let off.* hacer estallar en añicos = blow + sky high.* hacer estallar una bomba = bomb.* hacer estallar un guerra = ignite + war.* rebelión + estallar = rebellion + break out.* * *estallar [A1 ]vi1 (explotar, reventar) «bomba» to explode; «neumático» to blow out, burst; «globo» to burst; «cristal» to shatterla policía hizo estallar el dispositivo police detonated the deviceel vestido le estallaba por las costuras her dress was literally bursting at the seamsun día de estos voy a estallar one of these days I'm going to blow my top ( colloq)2 «guerra/revuelta» to break out; «tormenta» to break; «escándalo/crisis» to breakel conflicto estalló tras un incidente fronterizo the conflict blew up after a border incident3«persona»: estallar EN algo: estalló en llanto she burst into tears, she burst out cryingel público estalló en aplausos the audience burst into applause* * *
estallar ( conjugate estallar) verbo intransitivo
[ neumático] to blow out, burst;
[ globo] to burst;
[ vidrio] to shatter;
[tormenta/escándalo/crisis] to break
estallar en algo ‹en llanto/carcajadas› to burst into sth
estallar verbo intransitivo
1 (reventar) to burst
(explotar) to explode, blow up, go off: a José le estalló la televisión, Jose's TV blew up
estalló el vaso, the glass shattered
2 (un suceso) to break out
3 fig (de rabia, etc) to explode
' estallar' also found in these entries:
English:
blow up
- break out
- burst
- erupt
- explode
- flare up
- let off
- live
- start
- blow
- break
- flare
- go
- let
- pop
- spark
* * *estallar vi1. [reventar] [bomba] to explode, to go off;[misil] to explode; [petardo] to go off; [neumático, globo] to burst; [volcán] to erupt; [cristal] to shatter; [olas] to break, to crash; [botón] to fly off; [cremallera, costura] to burst; [vestido, falda, pantalón] to split;hacer estallar un artefacto explosivo to detonate an explosive device;si sigo comiendo voy a estallar if I eat any more I'll burst2. [sonar] [ovación] to break out;[látigo] to crack; [trueno] to crash3. [desencadenarse] [guerra, revolución, disturbios, epidemia] to break out;[tormenta] to break;ha estallado un nuevo escándalo de corrupción a new corruption scandal has erupted4. [expresarse bruscamente] to blow up, to blow one's top;se metieron tanto conmigo que al final estallé they went on at me so much I eventually blew up o blew my top;estallar en aplausos to burst into applause;estallar en una carcajada to burst out laughing;¡voy a estallar de nervios! I'm so nervous!* * *v/i1 explodeestalló en llanto she burst into tears* * *estallar vi1) reventar: to burst, to explode, to erupt2) : to break out* * *estallar vb1. (explotar) to explode -
27 instrumento
m.1 instrument (musical).instrumento de cuerda stringed instrumentinstrumento musical musical instrumentinstrumento de percusión percussion instrumentinstrumento de viento wind instrument2 tool, instrument (tool).instrumento de precisión precision tool3 means, tool (medio).un instrumento para estimular la demanda a means of stimulating demand4 apparatus.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: instrumentar.* * *1 instrument\instrumento de cuerda stringed instrumentinstrumento de percusión percussion instrumentinstrumento de viento wind instrument* * *noun m.1) instrument2) tool, implement* * *SM1) (Mús) instrumentinstrumento musical, instrumento músico — musical instrument
2) (Téc) (=aparato) instrument; (=herramienta) tool, implementinstrumentos de mando — (Aer) controls
3) (=medio) instrument, tool4) (Jur) deed, legal document5) *** (=pene) tool **** * *1)a) (Mús) (musical) instrumentinstrumento de cuerda/de viento — string/wind instrument
b) ( herramienta) instrument; (Med) instrumentinstrumentos de medición/de precisión — measuring/precision instruments
2) ( medio) means* * *= instrument, mechanism, tool, vehicle.Nota: Sentido figurado.Ex. The Rowell observation scale for the measurement of reading attitude by teachers was included as a fourth instrument.Ex. This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex. Prior to the 1970s UDC was frequently to be found in large card indexes in special libraries and sometimes to be encountered in abstracting and indexing tools.Ex. This journal serves as a vehicle for the continuing education of librarians, as a showcase for current practice and as a spotlight for significant activities.----* cuadro de instrumentos = dashboard.* empujar ligeramente con el dedo o un instrumento = poke.* habitación para practicar con instrumentos musicales = room for music-making.* instrumento acompañante = accompanying executant.* instrumento bibliográfico = bibliographic aid, bibliographic tool.* instrumento de ayuda a la enseñanza = teaching aid.* instrumento de cuerda = stringed instrument (string instrument), string instrument [stringed instrument].* instrumento de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.* instrumento de medición = measuring instrument.* instrumento de percusión = percussion instrument.* instrumento de precisión = precision device.* instrumento de recogida de datos = data collection instrument.* instrumento de recuperación = recall device.* instrumento de referencia = reference tool.* instrumento de selección = selection aid.* instrumento de trabajo = tool.* instrumento de viento = wind instrument.* instrumento educativo = educational aid.* instrumento geográfico = geographical artifact.* instrumento musical = instrument, musical instrument.* instrumento musical con teclado = keyboard instrument.* instrumento o intérprete de la música = executant.* instrumento para la recuperación = access tool.* instrumento para mantener papeles cogidos = fastener.* instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.* instrumento para resumir e indizar = abstracting and indexing tool.* instrumentos de comunicación = communication media.* instrumento sicométrico = psychometric instrument.* panel de instrumentos = dashboard.* tablero de instrumentos = dashboard.* tocar un instrumento musical = play + instrument.* uso de instrumentos = instrumentation.* * *1)a) (Mús) (musical) instrumentinstrumento de cuerda/de viento — string/wind instrument
b) ( herramienta) instrument; (Med) instrumentinstrumentos de medición/de precisión — measuring/precision instruments
2) ( medio) means* * *= instrument, mechanism, tool, vehicle.Nota: Sentido figurado.Ex: The Rowell observation scale for the measurement of reading attitude by teachers was included as a fourth instrument.
Ex: This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.Ex: Prior to the 1970s UDC was frequently to be found in large card indexes in special libraries and sometimes to be encountered in abstracting and indexing tools.Ex: This journal serves as a vehicle for the continuing education of librarians, as a showcase for current practice and as a spotlight for significant activities.* cuadro de instrumentos = dashboard.* empujar ligeramente con el dedo o un instrumento = poke.* habitación para practicar con instrumentos musicales = room for music-making.* instrumento acompañante = accompanying executant.* instrumento bibliográfico = bibliographic aid, bibliographic tool.* instrumento de ayuda a la enseñanza = teaching aid.* instrumento de cuerda = stringed instrument (string instrument), string instrument [stringed instrument].* instrumento de evaluación = assessment tool, evaluation tool.* instrumento de medición = measuring instrument.* instrumento de percusión = percussion instrument.* instrumento de precisión = precision device.* instrumento de recogida de datos = data collection instrument.* instrumento de recuperación = recall device.* instrumento de referencia = reference tool.* instrumento de selección = selection aid.* instrumento de trabajo = tool.* instrumento de viento = wind instrument.* instrumento educativo = educational aid.* instrumento geográfico = geographical artifact.* instrumento musical = instrument, musical instrument.* instrumento musical con teclado = keyboard instrument.* instrumento o intérprete de la música = executant.* instrumento para la recuperación = access tool.* instrumento para mantener papeles cogidos = fastener.* instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.* instrumento para resumir e indizar = abstracting and indexing tool.* instrumentos de comunicación = communication media.* instrumento sicométrico = psychometric instrument.* panel de instrumentos = dashboard.* tablero de instrumentos = dashboard.* tocar un instrumento musical = play + instrument.* uso de instrumentos = instrumentation.* * *A1 ( Mús) instrument, musical instrumentinstrumento de cuerda/de percusión/de viento string/percussion/wind instrument2 (herramienta) instrument; ( Med) instrumentinstrumentos de medición/de precisión measuring/precision instrumentsinstrumentos quirúrgicos surgical instrumentsCompuesto:musical instrumentB (medio) meansemplea su encanto como instrumento para conseguir sus fines he uses his charm as a means o way of getting what he wantsC ( Der) instrument* * *
Del verbo instrumentar: ( conjugate instrumentar)
instrumento es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
instrumentó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
instrumentar
instrumento
instrumentar verbo transitivo ( conjugate instrumentar) (Mús) to orchestrate
instrumento sustantivo masculino
1 ( en general) instrument;
instrumentos de precisión precision instruments
2 ( medio) means
instrumentar vtr Mús to score, instrument, orchestrate: el poema lo instrumentó el cantante, the singer orchestrated the poem
instrumento sustantivo masculino instrument
instrumento de cuerda/percusión/viento, stringed/percussion/wind instrument
' instrumento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- afinar
- aparato
- baja
- bajo
- con
- corneta
- cuadrante
- cuerda
- cuerno
- de
- desafinar
- desgastarse
- escarpelo
- fagot
- gaita
- herir
- incisiva
- incisivo
- instrumentar
- manipular
- mástil
- media
- medio
- metro
- mira
- oboe
- pedal
- pistón
- salterio
- saxo
- sonar
- taladro
- tambor
- tañido
- templar
- tocar
- viola
- violín
- violón
- violoncelo
- violonchelo
- aguja
- alguno
- arma
- artefacto
- bombo
- boquilla
- compás
- contrabajo
English:
accurate
- bass
- blow
- dial
- gouge out
- implement
- instrument
- on
- play
- record
- setting
- string
- warp
- whistle
- tool
- wind
* * *instrumento nm1. [musical] instrument;Méx instrumento de aliento wind instrument;instrumento de cuerda stringed o string instrument;instrumento de percusión percussion instrument;instrumento de viento wind instrument2. [herramienta] tool, instrumentinstrumento de medida measuring instrument;instrumento óptico optical instrument;instrumento de precisión precision tool o instrument3. [medio] means, tool;un instrumento para estimular la demanda a means of stimulating demand;ella fue el instrumento del gobierno she was a tool of the government;el canal televisivo es un instrumento de propaganda de la oposición the television channel is a propaganda tool for the opposition4. Der instrument* * *m instrument; ( herramienta) tool, instrument; figtool* * *instrumento nm: instrument* * *instrumento n instrument -
28 servir
v.1 to serve.¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?la polémica está servida the gloves are offLa ley sirve su propósito The law serves its purpose..No servimos a los menores de edad We do not serve kids under age.Este lugar sirve buen pescado This restaurant serves good fish.María sirvió y llamó a comer Mary served and called us to eat.Esto sirve This serves.2 to serve (prestar servicio).servir en el Ejército to serve in the Army3 to be in service (como criado).4 to suit someone's purposes, to suit, to serve someone's purposes.El estante sirve The shelf suits one's purposes.5 to serve the ball.El tenista sirvió The tennis player served the ball.6 to be useful for.Este sistema me sirve This system is useful for me.7 to process, to fill.El chico sirve la órden de compra The boy processes the purchase order.* * *(e weakens to i in certain persons of certain tenses)Present IndicativePast IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to serve2) be of use3) work•- servirse- servirse de* * *1. VT1) [+ persona, intereses, causa] to serveestán sirviendo a su interés personal — they are furthering o serving their own interests
¿en qué puedo servirle? — how can I help you?
2) [para comer]a) [en la mesa] [+ comida] to serve; [+ bebida] to serve, pour¿a qué hora sirven el desayuno? — what time is breakfast served?
¿me ayudas a servir la mesa? — can you help me serve (the food)?
la cena está servida — dinner's on the table, dinner is served frm
¿te sirvo un poco más? — would you like some more?, can I give you some more?
había cinco criados para servir la mesa — there were five servants waiting at o serving at table
b) (=proporcionar) to give, serve frmese día sirven una comida especial a la tropa — the troops are given o frm served a special meal that day
sirvieron unos canapés tras la inauguración — after the opening ceremony there were canapés, canapés were served after the opening ceremony frm
3) (Com) [+ pedido] to process4) (Tenis) to serve5) (Mec) [+ máquina, cañón] to man6) (Naipes) [+ cartas] to deal2. VI1) (=ser útil) to be usefulsiempre que lo he necesitado me ha servido — whenever I've needed it, it's done the job
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eso no sirve — that's no good o useeste sistema ya no sirve — this system is no good o use any more
ya no me sirve — it's no good o use to me now
la distinción entre derechas e izquierdas ya no sirve — the distinction between right and left is no longer valid
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servir para algo, puede servir para limpiar el metal — it can be used for o it is suitable for cleaning metal¿para qué sirve? — what is it for?
¿para qué sirve este aparato? — what's this gadget for?
la nueva normativa solo ha servido para crear polémica — the new regulation has only served to stir up controversy frm, the only thing the new rule has done is to stir up controversy
2)•
servir de algo, la legislación italiana puede servirnos de guía — we can use Italian law as a guide, Italian law can serve a guide•
no sirve de nada quejarse — it's no good o use complaining, there's no point in complainingno sirve de nada que vaya él — it's no good o use him going *, there's no point in him going
precedente 2.•
¿de qué sirve mentir? — what's the good o use of lying?, what's the point in lying?3) [en el servicio doméstico] to work as a servant•
ponerse a servir — to become a servant4) [camarero] to serve5) (Mil) to serve frmyo serví en la Marina — I was in the Navy, I served in the Navy frm
6) (Tenis) to serve7) (Naipes) (tb: servir del palo) to follow suit3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex. Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.Ex. It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex. We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex. Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex. One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex. A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.----* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex: Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.
Ex: It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex: We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex: Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex: One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *viA(ser útil): esta caja no sirve, trae una más grande this box won't do o is no good, can you bring a bigger one?tíralo, ya no me sirve throw it away, it's (of) no use to me o it's no good to me any moreservir PARA algo:¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?, what does this device do?¿esto sirve para algo? is this any use?no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for somethingeste cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting breadno creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this jobyo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm no good at lyingservir DE algo:de nada sirve llorar/que me lo digas ahora it's no use o good crying/telling me now¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?esto te puede servir de manto para el disfraz you can use this as a cloak for your fancy dress costumeB1 (en la mesa) to serveen este restaurante no saben servir the service is very poor in this restaurantse sirve a los invitados primero guests are served firstno esperes a que te sirva help yourself, don't wait2 (trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) serviceempezó a servir a los catorce años she went into service at the age of fourteensirvió en Infantería he was in o he served in the InfantryC ( Dep) (en tenis) to serve■ servirvtA ‹comida› to serve; ‹bebida› to serve, pourlos alumnos mayores ayudan a servir la comida the older pupils help serve o serve out o ( colloq) dish out the fooda mí no me sirvas salsa no sauce for me, thanks o I won't have any sauce, thank yousírvele otro jerez a Pilar will you pour Pilar another sherry?¿te sirvo un poco más de arroz? can I give you a little more rice?, can I help you to a little more rice?la cena está servida dinner is servedservir frío/a temperatura ambiente serve cold/at room temperatureB1 (estar al servicio de) servir A algo/algn to serve sth/sbservir a la patria/la comunidad/Dios to serve one's country/the community/Godella se sienta y espera que la sirvan she sits down and expects to be waited on¿en qué puedo servirla? ( frml); how can I help you?no se puede servir a dos señores or a Dios y al diablo no man can serve two masters2 ( Com) ‹pedido› to process; ‹cliente› to serve; ‹mercancías› to sendserviremos el pedido a la mayor brevedad we will process your order as soon as possibleC ( Agr) to service■ servirseA ( refl) ‹comida› to help oneself to; ‹bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself tosírvete otro trozo help yourself to another pieceC ( frml) (hacer el favor de) servirse + INF:si el señor se sirve firmar aquí … if you would be kind enough to o would care to sign here, Sir … ( frml)sírvase rellenar la solicitud que se adjunta please fill in the enclosed application formsírvase pasar por caja donde le harán efectivo el pago if you would like to go over to the cashier, they will give you the moneyles rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información a la brevedad we would ask you to send us this information at your earliest convenience ( frml)* * *
servir ( conjugate servir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( ser útil):◊ esta caja no sirve this box won't do o is no good;
ya no me sirve it's (of) no use to me anymore;
¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?;
no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something;
este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread;
no sirves para nada you're useless;
no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job;
servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying;
¿de qué sirve? what's the point o the use?;
esto te puede servir de mesa you can use this as a table
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c) (Mil) to serve (frml)
3 (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ comida› to serve;
‹ bebida› to serve, pour
2 ( estar al servicio de) ‹persona/a la patria› to serve;◊ ¿en qué puedo servirla? (frml) how can I help you?
servirse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹ comida› to help oneself to;
‹ bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself to
servir
I verbo intransitivo
1 to serve
servir a la patria, to serve one's country
2 (ser útil) to be useful, be suitable: su fracaso no me sirve de consuelo, his failure is no consolation to me
el cine te servirá de distracción, the film will keep you amused
ahora ya no sirve para nada, it's no use at all
¿para qué sirve?, what is it (used) for?
3 (ropa, objetos) los pantalones ya no le sirven, the trousers don't fit him now
4 (tener capacidad) este muchacho sirve para estudiar, this boy is good at studying
5 (actuar como sustituto) esta cacerola me servirá de casco, this pot will serve as a helmet
II verbo transitivo
1 to serve
¿en qué puedo servirle?, what can I do for you? o may I help you?
2 (comida) to serve
(bebida) to pour
' servir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bar
- cafetera
- cuchara
- fuente
- pala
- carrito
- echar
- hacer
- helado
- huevera
- jarra
- jarro
- lechera
- panera
- poner
- servicio
- tetera
- valer
English:
act
- attend
- disagree
- dish
- dish out
- dish up
- do
- fix
- help
- off-chance
- pour
- pour out
- purpose
- rim
- serve
- serve out
- serve up
- server
- tablespoon
- venue
- wait
- wait on
- deterrent
- duty
- fat
- serving
- spatula
- table
* * *♦ vt1. [comida, bebida] to serve;todavía no nos han servido we haven't been served yet;sírvanos dos cervezas two beers, please;¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?;¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?;la polémica está servida the gloves are off2. [prestar servicio a] to serve;¿en qué puedo servirle? [en tienda, mostrador] what can I do for you?;servir a la patria/a Dios to serve one's country/God;Formalpara servirle, para servir a usted [como respuesta] at your service3. [suministrar] [mercancías] to supply;le serviremos el pedido en el acto we'll bring you your order immediately;nuestra empresa sirve a toda la zona our company serves o supplies the whole area4.Fig [tengo de sobra] I've got plentyvoy servido [en naipes] stick, I'm sticking;♦ vi1. [prestar servicio] to serve;sirvió de ministro en el gobierno socialista he served as o was a minister in the socialist government;servir en el ejército to serve in the Army2. [valer, ser útil]esta batidora ya no sirve/aún sirve this mixer is no good any more/can still be used;esta mesa no me sirve, necesito una mayor this table's no good o use to me, I need a bigger one;servir de algo [cumplir la función de] to serve as sth;el desván le sirve de oficina he uses the attic as an office, the attic serves as his office;la radio me servía de distracción the radio kept me entertained o served to entertain me;servir de guía to act as a guide;servir para [utensilio, máquina, objeto] to be for;¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?;este líquido sirve para limpiar la plata this liquid is for cleaning silver;¿te sirven estos papeles para algo? are these papers any use to you?;este pegamento no sirve para la madera this glue is no good for wood;yo no serviría para sacerdote I wouldn't be any good as a priest;no sirve para estudiar he's no good at studying;de nada sirve que se lo digas it's no use telling him;¿de qué sirve quejarse si no nos hacen caso? what's the point in o what's the good of complaining if they never take any notice of us?3. [como criado] to be in service;tuvo que ponerse a servir she had to go into service;servir en palacio/en una casa to be a servant at a palace/in a household4. [en tenis, squash] to serve* * *I v/t serve;¿le sirven ya? are you being served?;¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?;¡para servirle! at your service!II v/i1 be of use;servir de serve as;esta habitación sirve de trastero we use this room as a junk room;servir para be (used) for;¿para qué sirve esto? what is this (used) for?;no servir de nada be no use at all2 MIL, DEP serve3 fig:ir servido fam have another think coming* * *servir {54} vt1) : to serve, to be of use to2) : to serve, to wait3) surtir: to fill (an order)servir vi1) : to workmi radio no sirve: my radio isn't working2) : to be of use, to be helpfulesa computadora no sirve para nada: that computer's perfectly useless* * *servir vb1. (atender, poner comida) to serve¿ya le sirven? are you being served?2. (poner bebida) to pour¿sirvo yo? shall I pour?3. (trabajar) to serve / to work4. (en tenis) to serve5. (hacer las veces) to serve6. (ser útil) to be useful7. (valer) to do8. (emplearse) to be for¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?9. (ser apto) to be good -
29 aparato electrónico
(n.) = electronic deviceEx. Almost any electronic device might benefit from having a power save mode but the most common application is for portable computers.* * *(n.) = electronic deviceEx: Almost any electronic device might benefit from having a power save mode but the most common application is for portable computers.
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30 aparato óptico
(n.) = optical deviceEx. A graphic is a two-dimensional representation whether opaque (e.g., art originals and reproductions, flash cards, photographs, technical drawings) or intended to be viewed, or projected, without motion, by means of an optical device (e.g., filmstrips, stereographs, slides).* * *(n.) = optical deviceEx: A graphic is a two-dimensional representation whether opaque (e.g., art originals and reproductions, flash cards, photographs, technical drawings) or intended to be viewed, or projected, without motion, by means of an optical device (e.g., filmstrips, stereographs, slides).
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31 arma nuclear
f.nuclear weapon.* * *nuclear weapon* * *(n.) = nuclear deviceEx. The author examines the second model which has been able to produce both a nuclear device and ballistic missiles.* * *(n.) = nuclear deviceEx: The author examines the second model which has been able to produce both a nuclear device and ballistic missiles.
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32 controlador de dispositivo
(n.) = device driverEx. The size of the drive buffer, the operating system's device driver and the retrieval software/search engine also play an important role in a CD-ROM drive performance.* * *(n.) = device driverEx: The size of the drive buffer, the operating system's device driver and the retrieval software/search engine also play an important role in a CD-ROM drive performance.
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33 detección
f.detection.* * *1 detection* * *SF detection* * *femenino detection* * *= detection, detectability.Ex. As well as insurance coverage, library managers should consider fire prevention measures e.g. automatic detection and extinguishing systems, and staff training to recognise potential hazards.Ex. This new signal processing technique improves the detectability of buried anti-personnel land mines using a ground penetrating radar.----* detección de errores = error identification.* detección de registros duplicados = duplicate record detection.* detección de robos = theft detection.* detección de virus = virus detection.* detección precoz del cáncer = cancer screening, cancer screening.* detección precoz del cáncer de mama = breast screening.* dispositivo de detección de robos = theft detection device.* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* sistema de detección = detection system.* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.* sistema electrónico de detección de robos = electronic theft detection system.* * *femenino detection* * *= detection, detectability.Ex: As well as insurance coverage, library managers should consider fire prevention measures e.g. automatic detection and extinguishing systems, and staff training to recognise potential hazards.
Ex: This new signal processing technique improves the detectability of buried anti-personnel land mines using a ground penetrating radar.* detección de errores = error identification.* detección de registros duplicados = duplicate record detection.* detección de robos = theft detection.* detección de virus = virus detection.* detección precoz del cáncer = cancer screening, cancer screening.* detección precoz del cáncer de mama = breast screening.* dispositivo de detección de robos = theft detection device.* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* sistema de detección = detection system.* sistema de detección de libros = book detection system.* sistema electrónico de detección de robos = electronic theft detection system.* * *detection* * *
detección sustantivo masculino detection
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34 detector de mentiras
lie detector* * *(n.) = polygraph, lie detectorEx. A polygraph (also known as a lie detector) is a device that measures blood pressure, pulse, respiration and skin conductivity while the subject is asked a series of questions.Ex. A polygraph (also known as a lie detector) is a device that measures blood pressure, pulse, respiration and skin conductivity while the subject is asked a series of questions.* * *(n.) = polygraph, lie detectorEx: A polygraph (also known as a lie detector) is a device that measures blood pressure, pulse, respiration and skin conductivity while the subject is asked a series of questions.
Ex: A polygraph (also known as a lie detector) is a device that measures blood pressure, pulse, respiration and skin conductivity while the subject is asked a series of questions.* * *lie detector -
35 dispositivo de alarma
(n.) = alarm deviceEx. Such items may be kept in locked cupboards, bookcases or display cases to which some type of alarm device is fitted.* * *(n.) = alarm deviceEx: Such items may be kept in locked cupboards, bookcases or display cases to which some type of alarm device is fitted.
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36 dispositivo de conexión
(n.) = linking deviceEx. A modem is a linking device between a terminal and a telephone line.* * *(n.) = linking deviceEx: A modem is a linking device between a terminal and a telephone line.
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37 dispositivo de control del movimiento del cursor
(n.) = cursor-control deviceEx. Icons can be addressed by pointing at them with a mouse or another similar cursor-control device.* * *(n.) = cursor-control deviceEx: Icons can be addressed by pointing at them with a mouse or another similar cursor-control device.
Spanish-English dictionary > dispositivo de control del movimiento del cursor
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38 dispositivo de lectura digital
(n.) = scanning deviceEx. When the machine is set in motion a scanning device travels backwards and forwards over the original as it rotates, and transmits an electronic signal whenever it 'reads' a black or image area.* * *(n.) = scanning deviceEx: When the machine is set in motion a scanning device travels backwards and forwards over the original as it rotates, and transmits an electronic signal whenever it 'reads' a black or image area.
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39 dispositivo electrónico
(n.) = electronic deviceEx. Almost any electronic device might benefit from having a power save mode but the most common application is for portable computers.* * *(n.) = electronic deviceEx: Almost any electronic device might benefit from having a power save mode but the most common application is for portable computers.
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40 driver de dispositivo
(n.) = device driverEx. The size of the drive buffer, the operating system's device driver and the retrieval software/search engine also play an important role in a CD-ROM drive performance.* * *(n.) = device driverEx: The size of the drive buffer, the operating system's device driver and the retrieval software/search engine also play an important role in a CD-ROM drive performance.
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