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1 for sure
definitely or certainly:بالتّأكيدWe don't know for sure that he's dead.
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2 be sure to
don't fail to:تأكَّد من، لا تَنْسَBe sure to switch off the television.
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3 ne légy túl biztos a dolgodban
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4 seguro
adj.1 safe, sure, low-risk, risk-free.2 safe.3 confident, definite.4 certain, sure, sure-enough, unfailing.adv.sure, surely.m.1 insurance, underwriting, assurance, insurance policy.2 safety catch.3 safety lock, latch.4 safety-pin.* * *► adjetivo1 (asegurado) secure2 (a salvo) safe3 (firme) firm, steady4 (cierto) certain, sure5 (de fiar) reliable6 (confiado) confident1 (contrato, póliza) insurance2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch► adverbio1 for sure, definitely\a buen seguro without any doubtdar algo por seguro to take something for grantedir sobre seguro figurado to play safesentirse seguro,-a to feel safesobre seguro without riskseguro a terceros third-party insuranceseguro a todo riesgo fully comprehensive insuranceseguro contra incendios fire insuranceseguro de vida life insurance————————1 (contrato, póliza) insurance2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch► adverbio1 for sure, definitely* * *1. (f. - segura)adj.1) safe, secure2) sure3) reliable4) self-assured, confident5) firm, fixed2. adv. 3. noun m.1) insurance2) fastener, clasp* * *1. ADJ1) (=sin peligro)a) [refugio, método, vehículo] safeno te subas a esa escalera porque no es muy segura — don't go up that ladder, it's not very safe
b) [persona, objetos de valor] safeel bebé se siente seguro cerca de su madre — the baby feels safe o secure close to its mother
2) (=sujeto, estable) securehay que atar mejor la carga porque no parece muy segura — the load needs to be fixed a bit better because it doesn't seem to be very securely attached o very secure
3) (=definitivo) [fracaso, muerte] certain•
eso es lo más seguro — that's the most likely thinglo más seguro es que no pueda ir — I almost certainly o most likely won't be able to go
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dar algo por seguro, si yo fuera tú no daría la victoria por segura — if I were you I wouldn't be sure of victory•
es seguro que..., es seguro que ganaremos la copa — we're bound o sure o certain to win the cuplo que es seguro es que el congreso se celebrará en Barcelona — the conference is definitely going to be held in Barcelona
4) (=convencido) sure¿estás seguro? — are you sure?
sí, estoy completamente segura — yes, I'm absolutely sure o positive
-¿estás seguro de que era él? -sí, segurísimo — "are you sure it was him?" - "yes, positive"
- vamos a ganar -pues yo no estaría tan seguro — "we're going to win" - "I wouldn't bet on it" o "I wouldn't be so sure"
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seguro de algo — sure of sthnunca he visto un hombre tan seguro de sus opiniones — I've never seen a man so sure of his opinions
5) [de uno mismo] confidentse muestra cada vez más seguro en el escenario — he is more and more sure of himself o confident on stage
me noto más segura al andar — I feel more steady on my feet, I feel more confident walking now
seguro de sí mismo — self-confident, self-assured
6) (=fiable) [fuente, cálculo, método] reliableno es un método muy seguro — it's not a very reliable o sure method
7) LAm (=honesto) trustworthy2.ADV for sure, for certainno lo sabemos seguro — we don't know for sure o certain
-¿seguro que te interesa? -sí, seguro — "are you sure that you're interested?" - "yes, I'm sure"
-estoy dispuesto a cambiar de actitud -sí, sí, seguro — iró "I'm willing to change my attitude" - "yeah, yeah, sure!" iró
seguro que algunos se alegrarán — some people will certainly be pleased, I'm sure that some people will be pleased
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a buen seguro, de seguro — certainlya buen seguro o de seguro va a dar que hablar — it will certainly give people something to talk about
decidieron jugar sobre seguro contratando a un buen abogado — they decided to play (it) safe and hire a good lawyer
3. SM1) (=dispositivo)a) [de puerta, lavadora] lock; [de arma de fuego] safety catch; [de pulsera] claspecha el seguro, que van niños en el coche — lock the doors, there are children in the car
2) (Com, Econ) insurance¿tienes el seguro del coche? — have you got your car insurance documents with you?
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hacerse un seguro — to take out insuranceseguro de desempleo — unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)
seguro de jubilación — retirement plan, pension plan, pension scheme
seguro de paro — Esp unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)
seguro de vida — life assurance, life insurance ( esp EEUU)
seguro mixto — endowment assurance, endowment insurance ( esp EEUU)
3) * (=sistema médico) national health *seguro social — LAm (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service
* * *I- ra adjetivo1)a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safeb) ( estable) secureuna inversión segura — a safe o secure investment
sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)
c) [SER] ( fiable)un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control
d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe2)a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sureseguro DE algo — sure o certain of something
estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing
seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget
a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe
guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentII1)a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerponer el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener
echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car
b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin2)a) ( contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy
b) ( Seguridad Social)el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health
me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)
•IIIno lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain
¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive
esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)
* * *I- ra adjetivo1)a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safeb) ( estable) secureuna inversión segura — a safe o secure investment
sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)
c) [SER] ( fiable)un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control
d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe2)a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sureseguro DE algo — sure o certain of something
estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing
seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget
a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe
guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentII1)a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerponer el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener
echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car
b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin2)a) ( contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy
b) ( Seguridad Social)el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health
me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)
•IIIno lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain
¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive
esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)
* * *seguro(de)(adj.) = confident (in)Ex: Experience of IT in USA is associated not infrequently with the confounding of confident expectations.
seguro11 = insurance.Ex: Increasingly worrying to all however were the escalating cost of insurance, servicing and maintenance.
* actuario de seguros = actuary.* agencias de seguros, las = insurance industry, the.* agente de seguros = insurance agent, insurer, insurance broker.* compañía de seguros = insurance company, insurer.* compañia de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.* contratación de seguros = insurance broking.* contratar una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.* contratar un seguro = take out + insurance policy.* corredor de seguros = insurance agent, insurance broker.* hacerse una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.* hacerse un seguro = take out + insurance policy.* impreso de solicitud de seguro = insurance form.* mutua de seguros = mutual insurance company, mutual insurance society.* oficina de seguros = insurance office.* plan de seguros = insurance plan.* póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.* póliza de seguros = insurance coverage, insurance policy, insurance cover.* póliza de seguros contra incendios = fire insurance policy.* prima de seguro = insurance premium.* seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.* seguro con franquicia = insurance with deductible.* seguro contra indemnizaciones = indemnity policy.* seguro contra indemnizaciones profesionales = indemnity insurance.* seguro de automóvil = automobile insurance.* seguro de coche = car insurance.* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.* seguro de incapacidad = disability insurance.* seguro de invalidez = disability insurance.* seguro de jubilación = retirement fund, retirement plan.* seguro de la casa = home insurance.* seguro dental = dental plan, dental insurance.* seguro de responsabilidad civil = liability insurance.* seguro de viaje = travel insurance.* seguro de vida = life insurance.* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.* seguro médico = health insurance plan, health insurance, medical insurance.* seguro mutualista = mutual insurance.* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* seguro sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault insurance.* seguro social = social insurance.* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.seguro22 = buffer.Ex: This article surveys the causes of disintegration and the use of microforms as a buffer against imminent destruction.
seguro33 = latch.Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.
seguro4= comfortable, dependable, reliable, safe [safer -comp., safest -sup.], secure, sure [surer -comp., surest -sup.], assertive, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], you bet!.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.Ex: An academic library should be secure to control user behaviour and loss of books.Ex: The surest way to arrive at such a decision is to be guided by principles of helpful citation order.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The article 'Computer games in the learning resources center? you bet!' discusses some of the benefits of using computer games in education.* accidente seguro = accident waiting to happen.* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.* algo seguro = safe bet.* blanco seguro = sitting duck.* camino seguro al desastre = blueprint for disaster.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* camino seguro al fracaso = blueprint for failure.* conocer de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* demasiado seguro de uno mismo = overconfident.* deportista lento pero seguro = plodder.* de seguro = for sure, for certain.* de un modo seguro = securely.* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en un sitio seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* ir a lo seguro = play it + safe.* ir sobre seguro = be on secure ground, play it + safe.* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.* no estar seguro = be uncertain.* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.* oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.* poco seguro = dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.].* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.* puerto seguro = safe harbour.* saber de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.* seguro (de) = confident (in).* seguro de sí mismo = smug, assured, self-assured, poised.* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser seguro = be on the cards.* ser seguro que + Subjuntivo = be bound to + Infinitivo.* terreno seguro = safe ground, solid ground.* * *A1 [ SER] (exento de riesgo) safeese aeropuerto no es muy seguro it's not a very safe airportno te subas a esa escalera, que no es segura don't climb that ladder, it's not safeponlo en un lugar seguro put it somewhere safe o in a safe place o in a secure placebuscan la inversión más segura they are looking for the safest o most secure investment2 [ ESTAR] (estable) securetiene un trabajo bastante seguro she has a fairly secure jobesa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steadyel cuadro no se va a caer, está bien seguro the picture isn't going to fall, it's quite secureir a la segura: un lugar donde el que gusta comer bien va a la seguro a place which is a safe bet for people who like good foodsobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safesabía que iba sobre seguro he knew he was onto a sure thing o he knew it was a safe bet ( colloq)3 [ SER](fiable): un método poco seguro para controlar la natalidad not a very reliable o safe method of birth controlel cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure4 [ ESTAR] (a salvo) safeel dinero estará seguro aquí the money will be safe hereaquí estarás seguro you'll be safe herea su lado se siente seguro he feels safe when he's beside herB1 [ ESTAR] (convencido) sure¿estás seguro? are you sure?no estoy muy seguro, pero creo que ése es su nombre I'm not really sure but I think that's his nameseguro DE algo:estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it hereno estaba seguro de haber elegido bien he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choiceno estés tan seguro de eso don't (you) be so sure of thatestoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll comeestoy completamente segura de que te lo di I'm absolutely sure o I'm positive I gave it to you2 [ SER](que no admite duda): su triunfo es seguro his victory is assurediban a una muerte segura they were heading for certain deathtodavía no es seguro pero creo que lo traerán it's not definite but I think they'll bring itse da por seguro que ganarán it's seen as a foregone conclusion o there seems to be little doubt that they'll winda por seguro que tan pronto como llegue se pondrá en contacto contigo you can be sure o rest assured that she'll contact you as soon as she arriveslo más seguro es que no oyó el despertador he probably didn't hear the alarm clockno te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothingguárdalo a buen seguro keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping3 (con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentes una persona muy segura de sí misma he's a very confident o self-confident o self-assured personA1 (mecanismo — de armas) safety catch; (— de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerno puse el seguro y se me cayó I didn't do up the clasp o fastener and it fell offechó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car2 ( Méx) (imperdible) safety pinCompuesto:(de coche) steering o wheel lock; (de bicicleta) wheel lockB1 (contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro she took out insurance o an insurance policy2(Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Seguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)¿cuando te operaste ibas particular o por el seguro? when you had your operation did you go private or have it done through Medicaid/on the National Health?Compuestos:endowment insurance● seguro contra or a todo riesgocomprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance● seguro contra or de incendiosfire insuranceaccident insuranceunemployment benefitmedical insurance, health insurancetravel insurancelife assurance, life insurancepersonal accident insurancesocial insuranceterm assurancedijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrowno ha dicho seguro si vendrá he hasn't said definitely o for certain whether he's comingno lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certainseguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to somethingseguro que llamó y no estábamos I bet she called and we weren't in¿seguro que tienes suficiente dinero? — sí, seguro (are you) sure you have enough money? — yes, positiveestoy convencido de que esta vez dice la verdad — ¡sí, seguro! ( iró); I'm convinced that this time he's telling the truth — oh yeah, sure (he is)! ( colloq iro)* * *
seguro 1◊ -ra adjetivo
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esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
‹ anticonceptivo› safe;
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seguro DE algo sure o certain of sth
‹ fecha› definite;
no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing;
seguro que se le olvida he's sure o bound to forget
seguro 2 sustantivo masculino
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(— de pulsera, collar) clasp, fastener;
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seguro contra or a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance;
seguro contra or de incendios fire insurance;
seguro de viaje travel insurance;
seguro de vida life assurance, life insuranceb) ( Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Sseguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
■ adverbio:
no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain;
seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
seguro,-a
I adjetivo
1 es una persona muy segura (de sí misma), he's very self-confident
2 (convencido, sin dudas) sure, definite: estaba segura de que vendrías, I was sure you would come
3 (garantizado, cierto) assured: su dimisión es prácticamente segura, his resignation is almost certain
4 (sin peligro) safe
un lugar seguro, a safe place
5 (sin temor, riesgo) secure: no se siente seguro, he doesn't feel secure
es una inversión muy segura, it's a safe investment
6 (paso, voz) steady, firm
II sustantivo masculino
1 Com insurance
seguro a todo riesgo, fully comprehensive insurance
seguro de vida, life insurance
2 (de un arma) safety catch o device
(de una puerta) pásale el seguro a la puerta, bolt the door
III adverbio for sure, definitely
♦ Locuciones: ir sobre seguro, to play safe
tener algo por seguro, to be sure of sthg
' seguro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurarse
- cierta
- cierto
- cobertura
- confiada
- confiado
- esperar
- liquidez
- ocho
- prima
- riesgo
- santuario
- segura
- servidor
- servidora
- sexo
- sí
- tener
- asegurado
- bien
- confiar
- desenfadado
- montaje
- ojalá
- que
- tercero
English:
agenda
- assurance
- back up
- bet
- bound
- burglar alarm
- certain
- claim
- clear
- comprehensive
- confident
- dead
- define
- dependable
- doubt
- endowment
- extortionate
- insurance
- insurance premium
- itemize
- life insurance
- low-cost
- ought
- overconfident
- play
- policy
- positive
- premium
- quite
- safe
- safety
- safety catch
- secure
- self-assured
- self-confident
- steadily
- steady
- sure
- travel insurance
- uncertain
- unsure
- certainly
- certainty
- death
- definite
- definitely
- diffident
- dollar
- health
- including
* * *seguro, -a♦ adj1. [sin peligro] safe;el medio de transporte más seguro the safest means of transport;¿es éste un lugar seguro? is it safe here?;aquí estaremos seguros we'll be safe here;es una inversión segura it's a safe investment;prefiero ir sobre seguro I'd rather play (it) safe;más vale ir sobre seguro y llamar antes we'd better ring first, to be safe2. [protegido, estable] secure;un trabajo seguro a secure job;esta mesa no está segura this table isn't very steady;¿irán las botellas seguras ahí atrás? are the bottles safe in the back there?3. [fiable, infalible] reliable;4. [indudable, cierto] definite, certain;creo que sí, pero no es seguro I think so, but I'm not certain o but it's not definite;su nombramiento es seguro he's certain to be given the post;ya sabemos la fecha segura de su llegada we've now got a definite date for his arrival;no es seguro que vengan they're not definitely coming, they're not certain to come;lo puedes dar por seguro you can be sure of it;ya daban la victoria por segura they were sure that they had won;tener por seguro que… to be sure (that)…;ten por seguro que vendrá you can be sure (that) she'll come;¿crees que nos ayudará? – a buen seguro, de seguro do you think she'll help us? – I'm sure she will;a buen seguro que pone alguna pega he's certain to find something wrong with it5. [convencido] sure;¿estás seguro? are you sure?;no estoy muy seguro I'm not too sure;estar seguro de algo to be sure about o of sth;estoy seguro de ello I'm sure of it;estamos seguros de que te gustará we're sure you'll like it;no estoy seguro de habérselo dicho I'm not sure I told him;estaba segura de vencer she was confident of winning6. [con confianza en uno mismo] self-assured, self-confident;se le ve un tipo muy seguro he's very self-assured o self-confident;ser seguro de sí mismo, ser una persona segura de sí misma to be self-assured o self-confident♦ nm1. [contrato] insurance;seguro de accidentes accident insurance;seguro de asistencia en viaje travel insurance;seguro del automóvil car insurance;seguro de cambio exchange rate hedge;seguro de la casa buildings insurance;seguro de enfermedad private health insurance;seguro de hogar buildings insurance;seguro médico private health insurance;seguro multirriesgo comprehensive insurance;seguro mutuo joint insurance;seguro de responsabilidad civil liability insurance;seguro a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance;seguro a terceros liability insurance;seguro de viaje travel insurance;seguro de vida life insurance o assuranceir al seguro to go to the hospital;ese tratamiento no lo cubre el seguro ≈ you can't get that treatment on Br the National Health o US Medicaidseguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;seguro de incapacidad disability benefit;seguro de invalidez disability benefit;seguro de paro unemployment benefit3. [dispositivo] safety device;[de armas] safety catch; [en automóvil] door lock catch;4. CAm, Méx [imperdible] safety pin♦ advfor sure, definitely;¿vienes seguro? are you definitely coming?;no lo sé seguro I don't know for sure;seguro que ahora va y se lo cuenta todo a ella I bet she's going to go and tell her everything;¿seguro que no necesitas nada? – sí, sí, seguro are you sure you don't need anything? – yes, I'm sure* * *I adj1 tratamiento, puente safe;ir sobre seguro be on the safe side2 ( estable) steady3 ( cierto) sure;es seguro it’s a certainty;dar algo por seguro be sure about sth;no estoy tan seguro I’m not so sure;a buen seguro definitely4 persona:seguro de sí mismo self-confident, sure of o.s.II adv for sureIII m1 COM insuranceponer el seguro lock the door3 L.Am.* * *seguro adv: certainly, definitelyva a llover, seguro: it's going to rain for sure¡seguro que sí!: of course!seguro, -ra adj1) : safe, secure2) : sure, certainestoy segura que es él: I'm sure that's him3) : reliable, trustworthy4) : self-assuredseguro nm1) : insuranceseguro de vida: life insurance2) : fastener, clasp* * *seguro1 adj1. (en general) safe2. (estable) secure3. (convencido) sureseguro2 adv for certainseguro que... I bet... / to be bound...seguro que se ha olvidado I bet he's forgotten / he's bound to have forgottenseguro3 n1. (contrato) insurance2. (mecanismo) safety catch -
5 certeza
f.1 certainty.tener la certeza de que… to be certain (that)…2 sure thing.* * *1 certainty\saber algo con certeza to be certain of somethingtener la certeza de que... to be sure that..., be certain that...* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=seguridad) certaintytener la certeza de que... — to know for certain that..., be sure that...
¿lo sabes con certeza? — do you know (that) for certain?
2) (=precisión) accuracy* * *certidumbre femenino certaintytengo la certeza de que... — I'm quite sure o certain that...
no lo sé con certeza — I'm not sure, I don't know for sure
* * *= assurance, certainty, certitude, reassurance, sureness.Ex. The agreement of both pieces of information with the borrower file is added assurance that the borrower is who he says he is.Ex. Whilst this may seem an unnecessarily negative approach to an issue appearing to need boldness and certainty, it seemed relevant to the experienced circumstances.Ex. The self-satisfied expression on his face was a proof of his certitude.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. In other words, to make sense of life-situations and to make intelligent decisions when we meet them, we need to have pondered the various possibilities either before the situations arise or with speed and sureness when they arise.----* con certeza = for sure, with assurance, for certain.* conocer con certeza = know for + certain, know for + sure.* falta de certeza = uncertainty.* saber con certeza = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.* sin certeza de cobrar = on spec.* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.* tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.* * *certidumbre femenino certaintytengo la certeza de que... — I'm quite sure o certain that...
no lo sé con certeza — I'm not sure, I don't know for sure
* * *= assurance, certainty, certitude, reassurance, sureness.Ex: The agreement of both pieces of information with the borrower file is added assurance that the borrower is who he says he is.
Ex: Whilst this may seem an unnecessarily negative approach to an issue appearing to need boldness and certainty, it seemed relevant to the experienced circumstances.Ex: The self-satisfied expression on his face was a proof of his certitude.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: In other words, to make sense of life-situations and to make intelligent decisions when we meet them, we need to have pondered the various possibilities either before the situations arise or with speed and sureness when they arise.* con certeza = for sure, with assurance, for certain.* conocer con certeza = know for + certain, know for + sure.* falta de certeza = uncertainty.* saber con certeza = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.* sin certeza de cobrar = on spec.* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.* tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.* * *certaintylo puedo afirmar con toda certeza I can state it with absolute certainty o in all confidencetengo la certeza de que … I'm quite sure o certain that …, I know for sure o for certain that …no lo sé con certeza I'm not sure, I don't know for sure o with certainty* * *
certeza,◊ certidumbre sustantivo femenino
certainty;
no lo sé con certeza I'm not sure, I don't know for sure
certeza, certidumbre sustantivo femenino certainty: no lo sé con certeza, I'm not certain of it
puedes tener la certeza de que iré, you can be sure (that) I'll go
' certeza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
certidumbre
- seguridad
- absoluto
- tener
English:
certain
- certainty
* * *certeza, certidumbre, certitud nfcertainty;tener la certeza de que to be certain (that);lo digo con la certeza del que ha estudiado el tema I say this with some confidence as I have studied the matter;no se sabe con certeza qué causó la explosión it is not known for certain what caused the explosion* * *f certainty;saber algo con certeza know sth for sure* * *certeza nf: certainty* * *certeza n certainty -
6 sicuro
1. adj luogo safeinvestimento sound, safe( certo) suresicuro di sé self-confident, sure of oneselfdi sicuro definitely2. m: essere al sicuro da qualcosa be safe from somethingmettere al sicuro put in a safe place* * *sicuro agg.1 ( certo) sure, certain, assured: guadagno sicuro, certain (o assured) income; ne sono sicuro, I am sure of it; sono sicuro della sua sincerità, I am sure of his sincerity; sono sicuro di averlo visto, I am sure (o certain) I saw him; sta' sicuro, be sure; essere sicuro di riuscire, to be sure of succeeding; salvare da sicura morte, to save from certain death; la vittoria è sicura, victory is assured (o inevitable)2 ( immune da pericoli) safe, secure; ( ben difeso) sheltered; ( protetto) protected: sicuro da rischio, pericolo, safe from risk, danger; un luogo sicuro, a safe place; una strada, guida, politica sicura, a safe road, guide, policy; qui sono sicuro, here I am safe; un'auto sicura, a safe car; avere un lavoro sicuro, to have a secure job // cercare un impiego sicuro per i propri risparmi, to look for a sound investment for one's savings3 ( che non sbaglia) unerring; unfailing; ( saldo) steady, firm: arma sicura, accurate weapon; ( che non presenta pericoli) safe weapon; cavallo sicuro, ( non ombroso) quiet horse; ( sicuramente vincente) dead cert; colpo d'occhio sicuro, unerring glance; gusto sicuro, discerning taste; mano sicura, steady hand; disegnare con mano sicura, to draw with a steady hand // a colpo sicuro, without fail4 ( esperto) skilful, skilled, expert; clever; confident: sicuro nel maneggio delle armi, skilled (o expert) in handling weapons; è molto sicuro nel suo lavoro, he is very confident (o expert) in his job; un tiratore sicuro, a good shot; nell'ortografia è poco sicuro, his spelling is rather shaky; salì sicuro sul palcoscenico, he strode confidently onto the stage; apparve sicuro davanti alle telecamere, he appeared confident in front of the TV cameras // sicuro di sé, self-confident // è sicuro del fatto suo, he knows what he is doing (o what he is about)5 ( fidato) reliable, trustworthy, trusty: persona, fonte sicura, reliable person, source; mettere il proprio denaro in mani sicure, to entrust one's money to safe hands; puoi essere sicuro di lui, you can rely on him◆ s.m. safety; ( luogo sicuro) safe place: essere al sicuro, to be in safety (o safe); mettere al sicuro, to put in a safe place (o to put away safely); (iron.) ( in carcere) to put out of harm's way; tenere il proprio denaro al sicuro, to keep one's money in a safe place // di sicuro, certainly: di sicuro pioverà, it will certainly rain; verrà di sicuro, he'll definitely come // preferisco andare sul sicuro e prenotare da casa, I'd rather play safe and book from home.sicuro avv. certainly, of course: ''Vuoi proprio partire?'' ''Sicuro!'', ''Do you really want to leave?'' ''Of course (o certainly)!''.* * *[si'kuro] sicuro (-a)1. agg1) (senza pericolo) safe, (ben difeso) safe, securesentirsi sicuro — to feel safe o secure
2) (certo) certain, sureessere sicuro di qc/che... — to be sure of sth/that...
ne sei proprio sicuro? — are you sure o certain?
3) (fiducioso, tranquillo) (self-)confident, sure of o.s.essere sicuro di sé — to be self-confident, be sure of o.s.
5) (saldo) firm, steady2. avvof course, certainlydi sicuro — (senz'altro) certainly, (con certezza) for sure
3. sm1)dare qc per sicuro — to be sure about sthdare per sicuro che... — to be sure that...
2)essere al sicuro — to be safe, be in a safe placenon preoccuparti, qui siamo al sicuro — don't worry, we're safe here
3)andare sul sicuro — to play safe* * *[si'kuro] 1.1) (senza pericolo) [luogo, guida] safe2) (certo, garantito) sure, certain, assurednon è sicuro che... — it's not certain that...
3) (convinto)4) (affidabile) [informazione, persona] reliable; [ veicolo] reliable, safe; [ investimento] sound2.1)2) di sicuro surely, certainly, for sure3.sostantivo maschile••* * *sicuro/si'kuro/1 (senza pericolo) [luogo, guida] safe; poco sicuro unsafe2 (certo, garantito) sure, certain, assured; la vittoria è -a victory is assured; non è sicuro che... it's not certain that...; un lavoro sicuro a secure job3 (convinto) sono sicuro che verrà I'm sure he'll come; sono sicuro di avere ragione I'm sure I'm right; è sicuro di sé he's self-confident; non si è mai -i di nulla you can never be sure of anything; essere sicuro delle proprie capacità to be confident in one's abilities; ne ero sicuro! I knew it!II avverbio1 sicuro! of course! certainly! sure!2 di sicuro surely, certainly, for sure; non verrà di sicuro he definitely won't come; questo libro l'hai letto di sicuro you must have read this book; pioverà di sicuro it will certainly rainIII sostantivo m.essere al sicuro to be safe; mettere i soldi al sicuro to put one's money in a safe placeandare sul sicuro to play it safe; andare a colpo sicuro to be dead certain about sth. -
7 certain
certain, e [sεʀtɛ̃, εn]1. adjectivea. ( = convaincu) [personne] sure, certain• es-tu certain de rentrer ce soir ? are you sure or certain you'll be back this evening?• elle est certaine qu'ils viendront she's sure or certain they'll comec. ( = plus ou moins défini avant le nom) un certain... a (certain)...• un certain ministre disait même que... a certain minister even said that...• un certain M. Leblanc vous a demandé a Mr Leblanc was asking for you• un certain nombre d'éléments font penser que... a number of things lead one to think that...• dans certains cas in some or certain cases• sans certaines notions de base without some or certain basic notions2. plural indefinite pronoun• certains disent que... some people say that...• il y en a certains qui... there are some who...* * *
1.
certaine sɛʀtɛ̃, ɛn adjectif1) ( convaincu)certain de — certain ou sure of
es-tu certain d'avoir fermé le gaz? — are your certain ou sure that you turned off the gas?
2) ( indiscutable) certain, surec'est sûr et certain — (colloq) it's absolutely certain
ils vont gagner, c'est certain! — they're bound to win!
il est certain qu'il n'aurait jamais pu faire ce qu'il a fait sans sa femme — he certainly couldn't have done what he did if it hadn't been for his wife
une influence certaine — an undeniable ou a definite influence
3) ( fixé) [date, prix] definite
2.
adjectif indéfini (before n)1) ( mal défini)elle restera un certain temps — she'll stay for some time ou for a while
dans une certaine mesure — to a certain ou to some extent
un certain M. Grovagnard — a (certain) Mr Grovagnard
3) ( intensif) someil faut un certain culot — (colloq) it takes some nerve (colloq)
3.
à certains moments — sometimes, at times
4.
* * *sɛʀtɛ̃, ɛn certain, -e1. adj1) (= incontestable) certain, (avantage) definiteCe n'est pas certain. — It's not certain.
Nous allons vers une faillite certaine. — We're heading for certain bankruptcy.
L'Italie possède un avantage certain: ses attaquants. — Italy has one definite advantage: its strikers.
2) (= convaincu) certainêtre certain de — to be certain of, to be sure of
être certain que — to be certain that, to be sure that
Je suis certain que je l'ai remis en place. — I'm certain that I put it back., I'm sure that I put it back.
3) (avant le nom: au singulier) (= pas clairement déterminé) certaindans une certaine mesure — to a certain extent, to some extent
un certain temps — quite some time, some time
J'ai mis un certain temps à comprendre ce qu'elle disait. — It took me quite some time to understand what she was saying., It took me some time to understand what she was saying.
Il règne une certaine confusion. — There is some confusion.
4) (avant le nom: au pluriel)Certaines personnes n'aiment pas la crème. — Some people don't like cream.
Certaines fois, il n'y avait personne. — Sometimes there was nobody there.
2. certains pron* * *A adj1 ( convaincu) certain de certain ou sure of; être certain de qch to be certain ou sure of sth; je suis certain qu'elle est coupable I'm certain ou sure that she's guilty; est-ce que tu es certain d'avoir fermé le gaz? are your certain ou sure that you turned off the gas?; nous ne sommes pas certains qu'elle en a or qu'elle en ait envie we're not certain ou sure that she feels like it;2 ( indiscutable) certain, sure; tenir qch pour certain to be certain of sth; il est certain qu'elle acceptera it's certain that she'll accept, she's certain to accept; il n'est pas certain qu'il puisse venir it's not certain ou definite that he'll be able to come; ce n'est pas là chose certaine it's not certain ou definite; c'est sûr et certain○ it's absolutely certain; ils vont gagner, c'est certain! they're bound to win!, they're sure to win!; il est certain qu'il n'aurait jamais pu faire ce qu'il a fait sans sa femme he certainly couldn't have done what he did if it hadn't been for his wife; ils vont à une mort certaine they're heading for certain death; il a sur ses élèves une influence certaine he has an undeniable ou a definite influence on his pupils; un homme d'un âge certain a man of advanced years;B adj indéf (before n)1 ( mal défini) elle restera à la maison un certain temps she'll stay at home for some time ou for a while; il y a encore dans le texte un certain nombre d'erreurs there are still a (certain) number of mistakes in the text; il représente une certaine image de la France he represents a certain image of France; se faire une certaine idée de la vie to have a certain conception of life; j'ai malgré tout une certaine admiration pour lui in spite of everything I've got a certain admiration for him; dans une certaine mesure to a certain ou to some extent; d'une certaine manière in a way; jusqu'à un certain point up to a (certain) point; il est venu un certain soir que j'étais sorti he came one evening when I was out;2 ( devant un nom de personne) un certain M. Grovagnard a (certain) Mr Grovagnard;3 ( intensif) some; il m'a fallu un certain temps pour comprendre it took me a while ou some time to understand; ça demande un certain entraînement/une certaine adresse it requires some practice/some skill; il faut un certain culot○ pour… it takes some nerve○ to…; un homme d'un certain âge a man who's no longer young; il avait déjà un certain âge lorsqu'il a établi ce record he was already getting on in years when he set this record.I( féminin certaine) [sɛrtɛ̃, sɛrtɛn, devant nom masculin commençant par voyelle ou h muet sɛrtɛn] déterminant (adjectif indéfini)1. [exprimant l'indétermination]d'une certaine façon ou manière in a waydans ou en un certain sens in a sense2. [exprimant une quantité non négligeable]il a fait preuve d'une certaine intelligence he has shown a certain amount of ou some intelligence3. [devant un nom de personne]les dialogues sont l'œuvre d'un certain... the dialogue is by someone called... ou by one...————————certaines fois sometimes, on some occasionscertains jours sometimes, on some daysje connais certaines personnes qui n'auraient pas hésité I can think of some ou a few people who wouldn't have thought twice about it————————[personnes] some (people)[choses] some[d'un groupe] some (of them)II( féminin certaine) [sɛrtɛ̃, sɛrtɛn] (devant nom masculin commençant par voyelle ou h muet [sɛrtɛn]) adjectif1. [incontestable - amélioration] definite ; [ - preuve] definite, positive ; [ - avantage, rapport] definite, clear ; [ - décision, invitation, prix] definiteavec un enthousiasme certain with real ou obvious enthusiasmle projet a beaucoup de retard — c'est certain, mais... the project is a long way behind schedule — that's certainly true but...j'aurais préféré attendre, c'est certain I'd have preferred to wait, of course2. [inéluctable - échec, victoire] certain3. [persuadé]si tu pars battu, tu es certain de perdre! if you think you're going to lose, (then) you're bound ou sure ou certain to lose!si j'étais certain qu'il vienne if I knew (for sure) ou if I was certain that he was comingcertain nom masculinBOURSE fixed ou direct rate of exchange -
8 sicuro
[si'kuro] sicuro (-a)1. agg1) (senza pericolo) safe, (ben difeso) safe, securesentirsi sicuro — to feel safe o secure
2) (certo) certain, sureessere sicuro di qc/che... — to be sure of sth/that...
ne sei proprio sicuro? — are you sure o certain?
3) (fiducioso, tranquillo) (self-)confident, sure of o.s.essere sicuro di sé — to be self-confident, be sure of o.s.
5) (saldo) firm, steady2. avvof course, certainlydi sicuro — (senz'altro) certainly, (con certezza) for sure
3. sm1)dare qc per sicuro — to be sure about sthdare per sicuro che... — to be sure that...
2)essere al sicuro — to be safe, be in a safe placenon preoccuparti, qui siamo al sicuro — don't worry, we're safe here
3)andare sul sicuro — to play safe -
9 seguridad
f.1 safety (ausencia de peligro).de seguridad safety (cinturón, cierre)seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplaceseguridad vial road safety2 security.seguridad ciudadana public safetyseguridad Social Social Security3 security (guardias).4 security (estabilidad, firmeza).una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment5 certainty (certidumbre).con seguridad for sure, definitelycon toda seguridad with absolute certaintytener la seguridad de que to be certain that6 confidence (confianza).habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidentlyseguridad en sí mismo self-confidencemostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence7 assurance, guaranty.8 self-reliance, firmness, positiveness, assurance.* * *1 (gen) security2 (física) safety3 (certeza) certainty, sureness4 (confianza) confidence5 (organismo) security6 (fiabilidad) reliability\con toda seguridad most probablyde seguridad securityen la seguridad de que... in the safe knowledge that...hablar con seguridad to speak with confidencetener la seguridad de que... to be certain that..., be sure that...seguridad en sí mismo,-a self-confidenceseguridad financiera financial securityseguridad social ≈ National Health Service* * *noun f.1) security2) assurance, certainty3) confidence* * *SF1) (=falta de riesgo)a) [ante accidente, peligro] safety; [ante delito, atentado] securitypara mayor seguridad recomendamos el uso de la mascarilla — for safety's sake we recommend that you use a mask
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cinturón de seguridad — safety belt•
empresa de seguridad — security company•
medidas de seguridad — [ante accidente, incendio] safety measures; [ante delito, atentado] security measuresb) [económica] securityhasta que no tenga trabajo no tendrá seguridad económica — until he has a job he won't have any financial security
c) (Mil, Pol) security•
consejo de seguridad — security council2)seguridad ciudadana — the security of the public from crime
seguridad del Estado — national security, state security
seguridad social — (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service, ≈ NHS
3) (=sensación) [de no tener peligro] security; [de confianza] confidence, assurancehabla con mucha seguridad — he speaks with great confidence o assurance
seguridad en uno mismo — self-confidence, self-assurance
4) (=certeza) certaintyno puedo darle seguridad — I can't say for sure o for certain
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con seguridad, no lo sabemos con seguridad — we don't know for sure o for certaincon toda seguridad, podemos decir que... — with complete certainty, we can say that...
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tener la seguridad de que... — to be sure o certain that...tenía la seguridad de que algo iba a pasar — he was sure o certain that something was going to happen
tengan ustedes la seguridad de que... — (you may) rest assured that... frm
5) (Jur) [de fianza] security, surety* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex. The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.Ex. Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex. DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.----* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex: The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.
Ex: Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex: DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *A (ausencia de peligro) safetyla seguridad de los rehenes the safety of the hostagescomo medida de seguridad, mantengan los cinturones abrochados as a safety precaution please keep your seatbelts fastenedcierre de seguridad safety catchpor razones de seguridad, no se permite fumar for safety reasons, smoking is not permittedmedidas de seguridad (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measuresla empresa encargada de la seguridad del edificio the company responsible for the security of the buildinguna prisión de alta seguridad a high security prisonCompuestos:biosafetypublic safetyla seguridad del estado state security, national securityroad safetyB (estabilidad, garantía) securityuna alta seguridad para el inversor a high degree o level of security for the investorno ofrece ninguna seguridad it doesn't offer any securityCompuesto:social securityC1(certeza): no te lo puedo decir con seguridad I can't tell you for certain o for sure o ( frml) with any degree of certaintycon seguridad se quedó dormido he's probably fallen asleep o ( colloq) I bet he's fallen asleepno me dio ninguna seguridad de tenerlo listo para mañana she didn't give me any assurances that she'd have it ready by tomorrowcon toda seguridad te hace el favor you can be sure he'll do that for you2 (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetiene mucha seguridad en sí mismo he's very sure of himself, he has a lot of self-confidenceda una falsa impresión de seguridad he gives off a false impression of self-confidence* * *
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 ( ausencia de peligro) safety;
(protección contra robos, atentados) security;
(contra robos, atentados) security measures;
seguridad ciudadana public safety
2 (estabilidad, garantía) security;
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◊ podemos decir con seguridad que … we can say for sure o with certainty that …
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 (confianza) confidence: hablaba con mucha seguridad, he spoke with great self-confidence
2 (certeza) sureness: ten la seguridad de que no te engañará, you can be certain that he won't deceive you
con toda seguridad, surely
3 (garantía) no me dan la seguridad de que me vayan a contratar, they won't guarantee that they'll hire me
4 (contra accidentes) safety
cinturón de seguridad, safety belt
seguridad en el empleo, safety at work
5 (contra robos, etc) security
cerradura de seguridad, security lock 6 Seguridad Social, Social Security, GB National Health Service
Recuerda que safety se refiere a la seguridad física, mientras que security hace referencia a la seguridad contra el delito.
' seguridad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alta
- beneficio
- cartilla
- cierre
- cinturón
- confianza
- copia
- cotizar
- cotización
- específica
- específico
- inspección
- red
- responsable
- SS
- válvula
- abrochar
- ajustar
- aportar
- aporte
- atentar
- bóveda
- burlar
- caja
- consejo
- estado
- falla
- garantía
- norma
- potenciar
- reforzar
- riguroso
- seguro
English:
around-the clock
- asbestos
- assurance
- backup
- bolster
- buckle up
- certainty
- check
- compromise
- demonstrate
- failsafe
- health service
- job security
- most
- National Insurance
- NHS
- pass
- road safety
- safe-deposit
- safety
- safety belt
- safety net
- screen
- seal
- seatbelt
- security
- Security Council
- security forces
- social insurance
- social security
- social welfare
- speech
- steward
- strap in
- tight
- tighten
- tighten up
- unfasten
- welfare
- back
- brim
- doubt
- fail
- guard
- harness
- homeland
- involve
- national
- pretense
- record
* * *seguridad nf1. [ausencia de peligro físico] safety;la seguridad de los pasajeros es nuestra prioridad passenger safety is our priority;de seguridad [cinturón, cierre] safetyseguridad ciudadana public safety;la principal preocupación del electorado es la seguridad ciudadana the main concern of the electorate is law and order;seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplace;seguridad vial road safety2. [protección material, afectiva] securityseguridad privada security firms;Seguridad Social Social Security3. [estabilidad, firmeza] security;una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment4. [certidumbre] certainty;con seguridad for sure, definitely;no lo sé con seguridad I don't know for sure o for certain;con toda seguridad with absolute certainty;tener la seguridad de que to be certain that5. [confianza] confidence;habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidently;seguridad en sí mismo self-confidence;mostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence* * *fcinturón de seguridad seatbelt3 ( certeza) certainty;con toda seguridad for sure* * *seguridad nf1) : safety, security2) : (financial) securityseguridad social: Social Security3) certeza: certainty, assurancecon toda seguridad: with complete certainty4) : confidence, self-confidence* * *1. (contra robos, ataques, etc) security2. (contra accidentes) safety3. (certeza) certainty4. (confianza) confidence -
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certain, infallible, safe, secure, sure, unerring* * *adj( forvisset) sure,( helt sikker, F) positive ( på at that);( utvivlsom) sure ( fx sign, method), certain ( fx knowledge; it is certain that he is not coming; so much is certain: he is not coming; victory seemed certain),( stærkere, F) positive ( fx proof);( sikret, i sikkerhed, som kan holde el. bære) safe ( fx my money is safe; at last we are safe; keep it in a safe place; a safe investment; is the ice safe?);( med henblik på fremtiden, tryg) secure ( fx future, job; at last we can feel secure; a secure investment; is your money secure there?);( pålidelig) safe ( fx driver), reliable ( fx source),F unerring ( fx instinct, judgment, taste);(som ikke ryster el. vakler) steady ( fx hand, supporter);( dygtig) competent;( selvsikker) (self-)confident, self-assured,(ofte let neds) sure of oneself,(neds) cocksure;[ have et sikkert blik for] have an unerring eye for;[ for at være på den sikre side] to be on the safe side;(dvs vil sikkert vinde) he is a sure winner, he is sure to win,T he is a dead cert;(dvs har vundet sikkert) he is a clear winner;[ det er både sikkert og vist] that is absolutely certain;(se også forvaring, I. kilde, overbevisning);[ med præp:][ sikker for (el. imod)] safe from, secure from;( stærkere) immune from (el. against) ( fx attack, persecution);[ være sikker i noget] be well up in something, master something;[ sikker i sin sag] sure of what one is saying, certain that one is right;( stole på en) rely (el. depend) on somebody;(dvs sejrssikker) be sure (, stærkere: confident) that one will win(el. of winning);[ jeg er sikker på at] I am sure (el. certain el. confident) that ( fx he will come);( lidt mere usikkert) I dare say that ( fx he will come);[ stå tidligt op for at være sikker på at komme til tiden] get up early to be sure (el. certain) of getting there in time;[ jeg er ikke sikker på at] I am not sure (el. certain) that;[ det er jeg nu ikke så sikker på] I don't know about that;[ det skal du nu ikke være så sikker på] don't be too sure;[ jeg er ikke sikker på om] I am not sure (el. certain) if (el. whether);[ sikker på benene] steady on one's legs;[ være sikker på hånden] have a steady hand;[ sikker på sig selv] sure of oneself, self-confident. -
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HE СКАЖЙ(ТЕ) coll indep. sent these forms only) (used to express an objection to or disagreement with what the interlocutor has said) you are not quite correct: I don't know about that Pm not (so) sure (about that) I wouldn't be so sure (about that) don't be so sure I wouldn't say that.Заговорили о немцах... «У них в общем (патрульные) пары не так крепки». - «Ну, не скажи» (Гроссман 2). The conversation turned to the Germans...."Their patrols don't stick together like we do." "I don't know about that" (2a).(Лукашин:) Ну, а я представитель самой консервативной профессии. (Надя:) Не скажите. Мы с вами можем соревноваться (Брагинский и Рязанов 1). (L.:) Well, I'm a member of the most conservative profession there is. (N.:) Don't be so sure. We can offer you some competition there (1a). -
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[indep. sent; these forms only]=====⇒ (used to express an objection to or disagreement with what the interlocutor has said) you are not quite correct:- I wouldn't say that.♦ Заговорили о немцах... "У них в общем [патрульные] пары не так крепки". - "Ну, не скажи" (Гроссман 2). The conversation turned to the Germans...."Their patrols don't stick together like we do." "I don't know about that" (2a).♦ [Лукашин:] Ну, а я представитель самой консервативной профессии. [Надя:] Не скажите. Мы с вами можем соревноваться (Брагинский и Рязанов 1). [L.:] Well, I'm a member of the most conservative profession there is. [N.:] Don't be so sure. We can offer you some competition there (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > не скажи
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[indep. sent; these forms only]=====⇒ (used to express an objection to or disagreement with what the interlocutor has said) you are not quite correct:- I wouldn't say that.♦ Заговорили о немцах... "У них в общем [патрульные] пары не так крепки". - "Ну, не скажи" (Гроссман 2). The conversation turned to the Germans...."Their patrols don't stick together like we do." "I don't know about that" (2a).♦ [Лукашин:] Ну, а я представитель самой консервативной профессии. [Надя:] Не скажите. Мы с вами можем соревноваться (Брагинский и Рязанов 1). [L.:] Well, I'm a member of the most conservative profession there is. [N.:] Don't be so sure. We can offer you some competition there (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > не скажите
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БУДЬ ДОБР, БУДЬТЕ ДОБРЫ or ДОБРЫ, БУДЬ ЛЮБЕЗЕН, БУДЬТЕ ЛЮБЕЗНЫ formula phrase these forms only fixed WO1. (used to express a polite request) be obliging and do what I am asking you to do: (please (would you)) be so kind as to...would you be kind enough to... would you please (kindly, mind)... might I trouble you to (for a)...do me a favor and... (Серебряков:) Друзья мои, пришлите мне чай в кабинет, будьте добры! (Чехов 3). (S.:) My friends, be so kind as to have my tea brought to the study (3a).В прихожей заверещал звонок... Скрипач поднял голову и попросил: «Откройте дверь, будьте любезны» (Семёнов 1)....The doorbell tinkled in the hall. The violinist lifted his head and said: "Do me a favour and open the door, will you?" (1a).2. (used to express a demand that may go against the will of the person addressed) do what I am telling you (even if you do not want to)make sure that (you do(don'tdo) sth.)be sure (to do (not to do) sth.) be sure and (do sth.) make it a point (not) to... see that you (do (don't do) sth.) if you please (with ironic intonation) please (would you) be so kind as to (not)... would you be kind enough (not) to...would you please (kindly, mind) (not)... «Потрудись отправиться в Орлеан, - сказал Поклен-отец... - и держи экзамен на юридическом факультете. Получи ученую степень. Будь так добр, не провались, ибо денег на тебя ухлопано порядочно» (Булгаков 5). "You will now be kind enough to take a trip to Orleans," said Poquelin the elder... "and take an examination in jurisprudence. You must get a degree. And see that you don't fail, for I spent plenty of money on you" (5a).(Кая:) A слёзы нам ни к чему. Без них, будьте любезны (Арбузов 2). (К.:) Tears won't help. No tears, if you please (2a). -
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• БУДЬ ДОБР ( БУДЬТЕ ДОБРЫ or ДОБРЫ, БУДЬ ЛЮБЕЗЕН, БУДЬТЕ ЛЮБЕЗНЫ)[formula phrase; these forms only; fixed WO]=====1. (used to express a polite request) be obliging and do what I am asking you to do:- (please < would you>) be so kind as to...;- would you be kind enough to...;- would you please (kindly, mind)...;- might I trouble you to (for a)...;- do me a favor and...♦ [Серебряков:] Друзья мои, пришлите мне чай в кабинет, будьте добры! (Чехов 3). [S.:] My friends, be so kind as to have my tea brought to the study (3a).♦ В прихожей заверещал звонок... Скрипач поднял голову и попросил: "Откройте дверь, будьте любезны" (Семёнов 1)....The doorbell tinkled in the hall. The violinist lifted his head and said: "Do me a favour and open the door, will you?" (1a).2. (used to express a demand that may go against the will of the person addressed) do what I am telling you (even if you do not want to):- make sure that (you do(don'tdo) sth.);- be sure (to do (not to do) sth.);- be sure and (do sth.);- make it a point (not) to...;- see that you (do < don't do> sth.);- [with ironic intonation] please (would you) be so kind as to (not)...;- would you be kind enough (not) to...;- would you please (kindly, mind) (not)...♦ "Потрудись отправиться в Орлеан, - сказал Поклен-отец... - и держи экзамен на юридическом факультете. Получи ученую степень. Будь так добр, не провались, ибо денег на тебя ухлопано порядочно" (Булгаков 5). "You will now be kind enough to take a trip to Organs," said Poquelin the elder... wand take an examination in jurisprudence. You must get a degree. And see that you don't fail, for I spent plenty of money on you" (5a).♦ [Кай:] A слёзы нам ни к чему. Без них, будьте любезны (Арбузов 2). [К.:] Tears won't help. No tears, if you please (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > будь добр
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• БУДЬ ДОБР (БУДЬТЕ ДОБРЫ or ДОБРЫ, БУДЬ ЛЮБЕЗЕН, БУДЬТЕ ЛЮБЕЗНЫ)[formula phrase; these forms only; fixed WO]=====1. (used to express a polite request) be obliging and do what I am asking you to do:- (please < would you>) be so kind as to...;- would you be kind enough to...;- would you please (kindly, mind)...;- might I trouble you to (for a)...;- do me a favor and...♦ [Серебряков:] Друзья мои, пришлите мне чай в кабинет, будьте добры! (Чехов 3). [S.:] My friends, be so kind as to have my tea brought to the study (3a).♦ В прихожей заверещал звонок... Скрипач поднял голову и попросил: "Откройте дверь, будьте любезны" (Семёнов 1)....The doorbell tinkled in the hall. The violinist lifted his head and said: "Do me a favour and open the door, will you?" (1a).2. (used to express a demand that may go against the will of the person addressed) do what I am telling you (even if you do not want to):- make sure that (you do(don'tdo) sth.);- be sure (to do (not to do) sth.);- be sure and (do sth.);- make it a point (not) to...;- see that you (do < don't do> sth.);- [with ironic intonation] please (would you) be so kind as to (not)...;- would you be kind enough (not) to...;- would you please (kindly, mind) (not)...♦ "Потрудись отправиться в Орлеан, - сказал Поклен-отец... - и держи экзамен на юридическом факультете. Получи ученую степень. Будь так добр, не провались, ибо денег на тебя ухлопано порядочно" (Булгаков 5). "You will now be kind enough to take a trip to Organs," said Poquelin the elder... wand take an examination in jurisprudence. You must get a degree. And see that you don't fail, for I spent plenty of money on you" (5a).♦ [Кай:] A слёзы нам ни к чему. Без них, будьте любезны (Арбузов 2). [К.:] Tears won't help. No tears, if you please (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > будь любезен
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[formula phrase; these forms only; fixed WO]=====1. (used to express a polite request) be obliging and do what I am asking you to do:- (please < would you>) be so kind as to...;- would you be kind enough to...;- would you please (kindly, mind)...;- might I trouble you to (for a)...;- do me a favor and...♦ [Серебряков:] Друзья мои, пришлите мне чай в кабинет, будьте добры! (Чехов 3). [S.:] My friends, be so kind as to have my tea brought to the study (3a).♦ В прихожей заверещал звонок... Скрипач поднял голову и попросил: "Откройте дверь, будьте любезны" (Семёнов 1)....The doorbell tinkled in the hall. The violinist lifted his head and said: "Do me a favour and open the door, will you?" (1a).2. (used to express a demand that may go against the will of the person addressed) do what I am telling you (even if you do not want to):- make sure that (you do(don'tdo) sth.);- be sure (to do (not to do) sth.);- be sure and (do sth.);- make it a point (not) to...;- see that you (do < don't do> sth.);- [with ironic intonation] please (would you) be so kind as to (not)...;- would you be kind enough (not) to...;- would you please (kindly, mind) (not)...♦ "Потрудись отправиться в Орлеан, - сказал Поклен-отец... - и держи экзамен на юридическом факультете. Получи ученую степень. Будь так добр, не провались, ибо денег на тебя ухлопано порядочно" (Булгаков 5). "You will now be kind enough to take a trip to Organs," said Poquelin the elder... wand take an examination in jurisprudence. You must get a degree. And see that you don't fail, for I spent plenty of money on you" (5a).♦ [Кай:] A слёзы нам ни к чему. Без них, будьте любезны (Арбузов 2). [К.:] Tears won't help. No tears, if you please (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > будьте добры
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• БУДЬ ДОБР (БУДЬТЕ ДОБРЫ or ДОБРЫ, БУДЬ ЛЮБЕЗЕН, БУДЬТЕ ЛЮБЕЗНЫ)[formula phrase; these forms only; fixed WO]=====1. (used to express a polite request) be obliging and do what I am asking you to do:- (please < would you>) be so kind as to...;- would you be kind enough to...;- would you please (kindly, mind)...;- might I trouble you to (for a)...;- do me a favor and...♦ [Серебряков:] Друзья мои, пришлите мне чай в кабинет, будьте добры! (Чехов 3). [S.:] My friends, be so kind as to have my tea brought to the study (3a).♦ В прихожей заверещал звонок... Скрипач поднял голову и попросил: "Откройте дверь, будьте любезны" (Семёнов 1)....The doorbell tinkled in the hall. The violinist lifted his head and said: "Do me a favour and open the door, will you?" (1a).2. (used to express a demand that may go against the will of the person addressed) do what I am telling you (even if you do not want to):- make sure that (you do(don'tdo) sth.);- be sure (to do (not to do) sth.);- be sure and (do sth.);- make it a point (not) to...;- see that you (do < don't do> sth.);- [with ironic intonation] please (would you) be so kind as to (not)...;- would you be kind enough (not) to...;- would you please (kindly, mind) (not)...♦ "Потрудись отправиться в Орлеан, - сказал Поклен-отец... - и держи экзамен на юридическом факультете. Получи ученую степень. Будь так добр, не провались, ибо денег на тебя ухлопано порядочно" (Булгаков 5). "You will now be kind enough to take a trip to Organs," said Poquelin the elder... wand take an examination in jurisprudence. You must get a degree. And see that you don't fail, for I spent plenty of money on you" (5a).♦ [Кай:] A слёзы нам ни к чему. Без них, будьте любезны (Арбузов 2). [К.:] Tears won't help. No tears, if you please (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > будьте любезны
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19 голям
big, large(порасъл, възрастен) grown. old(важен, значителен, и за държавник. учен, писател и пр.) great(по-важен) major(за нос, очи, дърво, куче и пр.) big, large(за дъжд, сняг, дълг, лихва, безработица, мнозинство, разноски, поправки и пр.) heavy(за студ, наводнение, болка, изпитание, усилие и пр.) severe(за ваканция, крачка. разстояние и пр.) long(за цифра, скорост, похвала и пр.) high(възторжен, пламенен) keen, great(едър) wallopingнедостатъчно голям on the small sideголям багаж bulky/heavy luggageголям бал/прием a grand ball/receptionтой е с пет години по- голям от мене he's five years older than I (am)по- голям, най- голям (за членове на семейство) elder, eldestголям град a big/large/great city. a big/large townголям доход a large/high incomeголям залък too big a biteпрен. a tall order; tough goingголям залък хапни, голяма дума не казвай don't be too sureголям избор a big selection, a wide choiceголям интерес deep/keen/great interestголям късмет a lot of luck; a great piece of luckв голям мащаб on a big/large scale; wholesalelargescale (attr.), голям мраз hard frostголям огън a big/large fireвоен. heavy fireголям опит wide/large experienceголям почитател a great/dedicated admirerголям пушек clouds/volumes of smokeголям чиновник a high officialголям човек (възрастен) a grown-up, an adultвж. големецголям шум a great/loud noiseголяма буква a capital letterголяма гордост great/intense prideголяма грешка a serious/grave mistake, a major error; a blunderголяма заплата a high salaryголяма дума a large statementголяма конкуренция severe/keen competitionголяма къща a large houseголяма любов a grand passionголяма начетеност wide reading, knowledgeabilityголяма обиколка an extensive tourголям а опасност grave dangerголяма прилика a strong resemblanceголям а разлика a wide/big/great differenceголяма река a big/great riverголяма сватба a grand weddingголяма сила great strengthголяма смелост high/great courageголяма София greater Sofiaголяма тежест a great/heavy weightголяма уста a large mouthс голяма бързина in great hasteголяма крачка напред a long/great stride forwardголяма промяна a great change, an upheavalголяма част от a good/large part ofс голяма вътрешна борба with much mental conflictголямо внимание close attentionголямо движение (на превозни сред-ства) heavy trafficголямо дете a grown-up/big childголямо име a great/big nameголямо междучасие a long interval/breakголямо облекчение intense/great reliefголямо огледало a full-length mirrorголямо парче chunkголямо прилежание steady/great applicationголямо разстояние a long distanceголямо семейство a large familyголямо събитие a big/great eventголямо търпение* * *голя̀м,прил., -а, -о, голѐми big, large; ( порасъл, възрастен) grown, old; ( важен, значителен и за държавник, учен, писател и пр.) great; ( по-важен) major; (за нос, очи, дърво, куче и пр.) big, large; (за дъжд, сняг, дълг, лихва, безработица, мнозинство, разноски, поправки и пр.) heavy; (за студ, наводнение, болка, изпитание, усилие и пр.) severe; (за ваканция, крачка, разстояние и пр.) long; (за цифра, скорост, похвала и пр.) high; ( възторжен, пламенен) keen, great; ( едър) walloping; разг. jumbo; в \голям мащаб on a big/large-scale; wholesale; large-scale (attr.); в най-\голяма степен in the utmost degree; в по-\голямата си част for the most part, mainly, chiefly; големи крайници large limbs; големи надежди great/sanguine hopes; големи приказки big/tall talk; големите ( възрастните) the grown-ups; големият свят the great/wide world; \голям багаж bulky/heavy luggage; \голям бал/прием grand ball/reception; \голям град big/large/great city, big/large town; \голям доход large/high income; \голям залък too big a bite; прен. tall order; tough going; \голям избор big selection, wide choice; \голям интерес deep/keen/great interest; \голям късмет a lot of luck; a great piece of luck; \голям късметлия е he is not half lucky; \голям огън big/large fire; \голям опит wide/large experience; \голям почитател great/dedicated admirer; fan; \голям чиновник high official; \голям човек ( възрастен) grown-up, adult; ( големец) important person, big cheese; \голям шум great/loud noise; \голяма авария major accident; \голяма буква capital letter; \голяма отговорност grave/big responsibility; \голяма гордост great/intense pride; \голяма грешка serious/grave mistake, major error; blunder; \голяма дума large statement; \голяма заплата high salary; \голяма книга long book, ( добра) great book; \голяма конкуренция severe/keen competition; \голяма крачка напред long/great stride forward; \голяма любов grand passion; \голяма начетеност wide reading, knowledgeability; \голяма обиколка extensive tour; \голяма опасност grave danger; \голяма прилика strong resemblance; \голяма промяна great change, upheaval; \голяма разлика wide/big/great difference; \голяма сватба grand wedding; \голяма сила great strength; \голяма смелост high/great courage; \голяма тежест great/heavy weight; \голяма уста large mouth; \голяма част от a good/large part of; \голямо внимание close attention; \голямо движение (на превозни средства) heavy traffic; \голямо дете grown-up/big child; \голямо име great/big name; \голямо междучасие long break; \голямо огледало full-length mirror; \голямо парче chunk; \голямо прилежание steady/great application; \голямо разстояние long distance; \голямо семейство large family; \голямо събитие big/great event; \голямо търсене great/keen demand; \голямо удоволствие intense/great pleasure, delight; \голямо усилие hard/great/strenuous effort; до \голяма степен in large measure/part, to a great degree/extent, largely; доста \голям tolerable, of good proportions; за моя \голяма изненада to my great surprise, much to my surprise; много \голям sl. whopping; моят \голям брат my elder/big brother; (на) големи интервали (at) long/wide/far-flung intervals; най-\голямата страст на o.’s ruling passion; недостатъчно \голям on the small side; от \голямо разстояние from a far distance; по-\голям, най-\голям (за членове на семейство) elder, eldest; по-\голяма сила superior strength; по-\голямата част от the best/greater part of, most of; с \голяма бързина in great haste; с \голяма вътрешна борба with much mental conflict; с \голяма скорост with/at great speed, at (a) high speed; с най-\голяма бързина in all haste; с най-\голяма скорост with all speed; твърде \голям за too big/large for, (в несъответствие с) out of (all) proportion to; той е с пет години по-\голям от мене he’s five years older than I (am); • \голям ден, малка пита a short shrift and a long day; \голям залък лапни, \голяма дума не казвай don’t be too sure.* * *mountainous (прен.); big{big}; great; grand: a голям ball - голям бал; large; numerous; walloping (жарг.)* * *1. (no-важен) major 2. (важен, значителен, и за държавник. учен, писател и пр.) great 3. (възторжен, пламенен) keen, great 4. (едър) walloping 5. (за ваканция, крачка. разстояние и пр.) long 6. (за дъжд, сняг, дълг, лихва, безработица, мнозинство, разноски, поправки и пр.) heavy 7. (за нос, очи, дърво, куче и пр.) big, large 8. (за студ, наводнение, болка, изпитание, усилие и пр.) severe 9. (за цифра, скорост, похвала и пр.) high 10. (порасъл, възрастен) grown. old 11. big, large 12. c ГОЛЯМa бързина in great haste 13. largescale (attr.), ГОЛЯМ мраз hard frost 14. ГОЛЯМ а разлика a wide/big/great difference 15. ГОЛЯМ багаж bulky/heavy luggage 16. ГОЛЯМ бал/прием a grand ball/reception 17. ГОЛЯМ град а big/large/great city. a big/large town 18. ГОЛЯМ доход a large/high income 19. ГОЛЯМ залък too big a bite 20. ГОЛЯМ залък хапни, голяма дума не казвай don't be too sure 21. ГОЛЯМ избор а big selection, a wide choice 22. ГОЛЯМ интерес deep/ keen/great interest 23. ГОЛЯМ късмет a lot of luck;a great piece of luck 24. ГОЛЯМ огън a big/large fire 25. ГОЛЯМ опит wide/large experience 26. ГОЛЯМ почитател a great/dedicated admirer 27. ГОЛЯМ пръст thumb, (на крак) big/great toe 28. ГОЛЯМ пушек clouds/volumes of smoke 29. ГОЛЯМ чиновник a high official 30. ГОЛЯМ човек (възрастен) a grown-up, an adult 31. ГОЛЯМ шум а great/ loud noise 32. ГОЛЯМa София greater Sofia 33. ГОЛЯМa буква a capital letter 34. ГОЛЯМa гордост great/intense pride 35. ГОЛЯМa грешка a serious/grave mistake, a major error;a blunder 36. ГОЛЯМa дума a large statement 37. ГОЛЯМa заплата a high salary 38. ГОЛЯМa книга a long book. (добра) a great book 39. ГОЛЯМa конкуренция severe/keen competition 40. ГОЛЯМa крачка напред a long/great stride forward 41. ГОЛЯМa къща a large house 42. ГОЛЯМa любов a grand passion 43. ГОЛЯМa начетеност wide reading, knowledgeability 44. ГОЛЯМa обиколка an extensive tour: ГОЛЯМ а опасност grave danger 45. ГОЛЯМa прилика a strong resemblance 46. ГОЛЯМa промяна a great change, an upheaval 47. ГОЛЯМa река a big/great river 48. ГОЛЯМa сватба a grand wedding 49. ГОЛЯМa сила great strength 50. ГОЛЯМa смелост high/great courage 51. ГОЛЯМa тежест a great/heavy weight 52. ГОЛЯМa уста a large mouth 53. ГОЛЯМa част от a good/large part of 54. ГОЛЯМo внимание close attention 55. ГОЛЯМo движение (на превозни сред-ства) heavy traffic 56. ГОЛЯМo дете a grown-up/ big child 57. ГОЛЯМo междучасие a long interval/break 58. ГОЛЯМo облекчение intense/great relief 59. ГОЛЯМo огледало a full-length mirror 60. ГОЛЯМo разстояние a long distance 61. ГОЛЯМo семейство a large family 62. ГОЛЯМo търпение 63. ГОЛЯМо име a great/big name 64. ГОЛЯМо парче chunk 65. ГОЛЯМо прилежание steady/great application 66. ГОЛЯМо събитие a big/great event 67. в ГОЛЯМ мащаб on a big/ large scale;wholesale 68. в най-ГОЛЯМа степен in the utmost degree 69. в по-ГОЛЯМата си част for the most part, mainly, chiefly 70. вж. големец 71. воен. heavy fire 72. до ГОЛЯМa степен in large measure/part, to a great degree/ extent, largely 73. доста ГОЛЯМ tolerable, of good proportions 74. за моя ГОЛЯМa изненада to any great surprise, much to my surprise 75. много ГОЛЯМ sl. whopping 76. моят ГОЛЯМ брат my elder/big brother 77. моят най-ГОЛЯМ брат my eldest brother 78. най-ГОЛЯМ ата страст на o.'s ruling passion 79. недостатъчно ГОЛЯМ on the small side 80. от ГОЛЯМо разстояние from a far distance 81. пo- ГОЛЯМ, най- ГОЛЯМ (за членове на семейство) elder, eldest 82. пo-ГОЛЯМ а сила superior strength 83. пo-ГОЛЯМ ата част от the best/greater part of, most of 84. прен. a tall order;tough going 85. с ГОЛЯМa вътрешна борба with much mental conflict 86. с ГОЛЯМa скорост with/at great speed, at (a) high speed 87. с най-ГОЛЯМa скорост with all speed 88. с най-ГОЛЯМа бързина in all haste 89. с пo-ГОЛЯМo внимание with more attention, more attentively 90. твърде ГОЛЯМ за too big/large for, (в несъответствие с) out of (all) proportion to 91. той е с пет години по-ГОЛЯМ от мене he's five years older than I (am) -
20 залък
bite, bit, mouthfulкниж. morselцял ден не съм сложил залък в уста I haven't toued a morsel all day, 1 haven't had a bite all dayброя някому залците grudge/begrudge s.o. every bite/the bread he eats; keep s.o, on short commons, stint s.o. of food. skimp s.o. in food. pinch s.o. for foodвземам някому залъка от устата take the bread out of s.o.'s mouthголям залък лапни, голяма дума не казвай we never know what the future holds in store for us; don't be so sureоставам без залък хляб have not a crust to eatлапвам голям залък bite off more than one can chew. залюбвам, залюбя fall in love (with s.o.), come to love (s.o.)* * *за̀лък,м., -ци и за̀лци, (два) за̀лъка bite, bit, mouthful; книж. morsel; цял ден не съм сложил \залъкк в уста I haven’t touched a morsel all day, I haven’t had a bite all day; • броя някому \залъкците grudge/begrudge s.o. every bite/the bread he eats; keep s.o. on short commons, stint s.o. of food, skimp s.o. in food, pinch s.o. for food; вземам някому \залъкка от устата take the bread out of s.o.’s mouth; голям \залъкк лапни, голяма дума не казвай we never know what the future holds in store for us; don’t be so sure; деля \залъкка си с share o.’s last penny with; деля от \залъкка си (за) stint o.s. (for), pinch and scrape (for); лапвам голям \залъкк bite off more than one can chew; оставам без \залъкк хляб have not a crust to eat.* * *bite; morsel (книж.): I haven't touched a залък all day. - Не съм сложил залък в устата си цял ден; fid* * *1. bite, bit, mouthful 2. броя някому залците grudge/ begrudge s.o. every bite/the bread he eats;keep s.o, on short commons, stint s.o. of food. skimp s.o. in food. pinch s. o. for food 3. вземам някому ЗАЛЪКа от устата take the bread out of s.o.'s mouth 4. голям ЗАЛЪК лапни, голяма дума не казвай we never know what the future holds in store for us;don't be so sure 5. деля ЗАЛЪКа си share o.'s last penny with 6. деля от ЗАЛЪКа си (за) stint o.s. (for), pinch and scrape (for) 7. книж. morsel 8. лапвам голям ЗАЛЪК bite off more than one can chew. залюбвам, залюбя fall in love (with s. o.), come to love (s. o.) 9. оставам без ЗАЛЪК хляб have not a crust to eat 10. цял ден не съм сложилЗАЛЪК в уста I haven't toued a morsel all day, 1 haven't had a bite all day
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