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  • 1 moderación

    f.
    moderation, restraint, privation, abstinence.
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    1 moderation
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    SF
    1) (=mesura) moderation

    con moderación — [actuar] with restraint; [beber, comer] in moderation; [crecer] moderately

    2) (Econ)
    3) [de debate, coloquio]

    la moderación del debate correrá a cargo de... — the debate will be chaired by...

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    femenino moderation
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    = reasonableness, temperance, restraint, forbearance, moderation.
    Ex. During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.
    Ex. Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Temperance and Intemperance', 'Intemperance' See ' Temperance and Intemperance''.
    Ex. Librarians and borrowers are urged to use the system with restraint.
    Ex. This constituted the FCC's Forbearance Doctrine the aim of which was to encourage competition within the industry.
    Ex. While the tax-supported 'free' public library is subject to a full spectrum of political and social pressures, it can provide balance and moderation.
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    * con moderación = sparingly, in moderation.
    * falta de moderación = intemperance.
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    femenino moderation
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    = reasonableness, temperance, restraint, forbearance, moderation.

    Ex: During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.

    Ex: Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Temperance and Intemperance', 'Intemperance' See ' Temperance and Intemperance''.
    Ex: Librarians and borrowers are urged to use the system with restraint.
    Ex: This constituted the FCC's Forbearance Doctrine the aim of which was to encourage competition within the industry.
    Ex: While the tax-supported 'free' public library is subject to a full spectrum of political and social pressures, it can provide balance and moderation.
    * con moderación = sparingly, in moderation.
    * falta de moderación = intemperance.

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    moderation
    beber con moderación to drink in moderation
    le pidieron que obrara con moderación they asked him to act with restraint
    me dijo que hablara con moderación she told me to be more restrained o moderate in what I said
    Compuesto:
    wage restraint
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    moderación sustantivo femenino
    moderation;

    moderación sustantivo femenino moderation: hay que beber con moderación, drinking should be done in moderation

    ' moderación' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    prudencia
    - señorío
    - templanza
    English:
    moderation
    - restraint
    - self-indulgence
    - sparing
    - sparingly
    - temperance
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    1. [mesura] moderation;
    con moderación in moderation;
    moderación salarial wage restraint
    2. [de debate] chairing;
    me han encargado la moderación de un debate I've been asked to chair o facilitate a debate
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    f moderation
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    moderación nf, pl - ciones mesura: moderation

    Spanish-English dictionary > moderación

  • 2 moderatamente

    1 moderately, temperately: un liquore moderatamente alcolico, a mildly alcoholic liqueur
    2 (con moderazione) in moderation: bere moderatamente, to drink in moderation.
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    [moderata'mente]
    avverbio moderately, with moderation

    bere, fumare moderatamente — to drink, smoke in moderation

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    moderatamente
    /moderata'mente/
    moderately, with moderation; bere, fumare moderatamente to drink, smoke in moderation.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > moderatamente

  • 3 Maß

    Imperf. messen
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    das Maß
    measurement; extent; degree; measure; size
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    I [maːs]
    nt -es, -e
    1) (= Maßeinheit) measure (für of); (= Zollstock) rule; (= Bandmaß) tape measure

    Máße und Gewichte — weights and measures

    das Máß aller Dinge (fig) — the measure of all things

    das richtige or rechte Máß halten (fig) — to strike the right balance

    mit zweierlei or verschiedenem Máß messen (fig) — to operate a double standard

    das Máß ist voll (fig) — that's enough (of that), enough's enough

    das macht das Máß voll (fig) — that's the last straw, enough's enough

    und, um das Máß vollzumachen... (fig) — and to cap it all... (esp Brit), and to top it all off... (esp US)

    in reichem Máß(e) — abundantly

    in reichem Máß(e) vorhanden sein — to be abundant; (Energie, Zeit etc) to be plentiful

    ihr Engagement im Beruf geht weit über das übliche Máß hinaus —

    die edlen Máße dieser Plastik (geh) — the noble proportions of this statue

    2) (= Abmessung) measurement; (von Zimmer, Möbelstück) dimension, measurement

    ihre Máße sind:... — her measurements are..., her vital statistics are... (inf)

    etw nach Máß anfertigen lassen — to have sth made to measure or order

    Schuhe/Hemden nach Máß — shoes/shirts made to measure or order, custom-made shoes/shirts

    3) (= Ausmaß) extent, degree

    ein solches/gewisses Máß an or von... — such a degree/a certain degree of...

    in hohem Máß(e) — to a high degree

    in solchem Máß(e) dass..., in einem Máß(e), dass... — to such an extent that...

    in nicht geringem Máß(e) — in no small measure

    in geringem Máß(e) — to a small extent

    in großem Máße — to a great extent

    in vollem Máße — fully

    in demselben or gleichem Máße wie die Produktion steigt auch der Verbrauch — when production increases, consumption increases accordingly

    die Drucker verlangen eine Lohnerhöhung in demselben or in gleichem Máße wie die Metaller — the print workers are demanding a pay rise comparable to or with that of the metal workers

    in besonderem Máße — especially

    in gewissem/höherem or stärkerem/beschränktem/erheblichem Máß — to a certain/greater/limited/considerable degree or extent

    in höchstem Máße — extremely

    über alle Máßen (liter) — beyond (all) measure

    4) (= Mäßigung) moderation

    in or mit Máßen — in moderation

    weder Máß noch Ziel kennen — to know no bounds

    ohne Máß und Ziel — immoderately

    II
    f -, - (S Ger, Aus)
    litre (Brit) or liter (US) (tankard) of beer

    zwei Máß Bier — two litres (Brit) or liters (US) of beer

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    das
    1) (a measurement in length, breadth, or thickness: The dimensions of the box are 20 cm by 10 cm by 4 cm.) dimension
    2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) measure
    3) (the sizes of various parts of the body, usually the distance round the chest, waist and hips: What are your measurements, madam?) measurement
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    Maß1
    <-es, -e>
    [ˈma:s]
    nt
    1. (Einheit) measure ( für + akk of)
    ▪ \Maße system of measurements sing
    \Maße und Gewichte weights and measures
    2. (Messgegenstand) measure; (Bandmaß a.) tape measure; (Hohlmaß a.) measuring jug [or cup]; (Zollstock) rule
    das \Maß aller Dinge (fig geh) the measure of all things
    das \Maß läuft über, das bringt das \Maß zum Überlaufen (fig) sb's patience is at an end
    das \Maß ist voll (fig) that's enough of that, enough is enough, that's the limit fam
    das \Maß vollmachen (fig) to be going too far, to be the last [or final] straw
    [und] um das \Maß vollzumachen,... [and] to cap it all,...
    mit zweierlei [o verschiedenem] \Maß messen (fig) to operate [or employ] a double standard
    3. usu pl (Messgröße)
    Anzüge nach \Maß suits made to order [ or esp BRIT also measure], BRIT also made-to-measure [or bespoke] suits
    etw nach \Maß fertigen/schneidern to make sth to order [or BRIT also measure]
    bei jdm \Maß [o jds Maße] nehmen Schneider to take sb's measurements, to measure [up sep] sb
    ▪ \Maße measurements, dimensions esp spec; einer Frau a. vital statistics fam
    die \Maße des Zimmers sind 5 m mal 7 m the room measures 5 m by 7 m
    sie hat schöne \Maße she has a beautiful figure
    sie hat die \Maße 97/82/91 her vital statistics are 38/32/36 fam
    er hat die idealen \Maße für einen Dressman he is an ideal build for a model
    4. (Grad) measure, degree (an/von + dat of)
    der Kraftstoffverbrauch steigt in dem \Maße, wie die Geschwindigkeit steigt fuel consumption increases in proportion to the speed
    in dem \Maße, wie man sie reizt, steigert sich auch ihr Zorn the more you annoy her, the more angry she gets
    in besonderem \Maß[e] especially
    in einem \Maße, dass... to such an extent [or a degree] that...
    in geringem \Maß[e] to a small extent
    in nicht geringem \Maß[e] to no small measure [or extent]
    in gewissem/höherem \Maß[e] to a certain/greater degree [or extent]
    in gleichem \Maß[e] to the same degree [or extent]
    in großem \Maß[e] to a great extent
    in höchstem \Maß[e] extremely, exceedingly
    in hohem \Maß[e] to a high degree
    in reichem \Maß[e] liberally, generously
    in reichem \Maße vorhanden sein to be in abundance
    in solchem \Maß[e][, dass...] to such an extent [or a degree] [that...]
    in vollem \Maße completely, to the full
    in welchem \Maß[e]...? to what extent...?
    in zunehmendem \Maße increasingly
    \Maß halten to practise [or AM -ice] [or exercise] moderation
    im Essen/Trinken \Maß halten to eat/drink with moderation
    beim Rauchen \Maß halten to smoke in moderation, to be a moderate smoker
    in [o mit] \Maßen in moderation
    in [o mit] \Maßen essen to eat with moderation
    ohne \Maß und Ziel immoderately
    über alle [o die] \Maßen (geh) beyond all measure
    6.
    ▶ ein gerüttelt \Maß an [o von] etw dat (geh) a fair amount of sth
    dazu gehört ein gerüttelt \Maß an Dreistigkeit you'll need more than your fair share of audacity
    ▶ jdn \Maß nehmen (fam: schelten) to give sb a dressing-down fam; (prügeln) to beat the hell fam [or vulg sl the shit] out of sb
    ▶ weder \Maß noch Ziel kennen to know no bounds [or restraint]
    Maß2
    <-, ->
    [ˈma:s]
    f SÜDD litre [or AM liter] [tankard] of beer
    eine \Maß Bier a litre of beer
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    I
    das; Maßes, Maße
    2) (fig.)

    ein gerüttelt Maß [an (Dat.) od. von etwas] — (geh.) a good measure [of something]

    das Maß voll machen — go too far

    mit zweierlei Maß messen — apply different [sets of] standards

    3) (Größe) measurement; (von Räumen, Möbeln) dimension; measurement

    [bei] jemandem Maß nehmen — take somebody's measurements; measure somebody [up]

    4) (Grad) measure, degree (an + Dat. of)

    im höchsten Maß[e] — extremely; exceedingly

    5)

    über die od. alle Maßen — (geh.) beyond [all] measure

    II
    die; Maß, Maß[e] (bayr., österr.) litre [of beer]
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    Maß1 n; -es, -e
    1. (Maßeinheit) measure, unit of measurement;
    Maße und Gewichte weights and measures
    2. pl (Körpermaße) measurements; eines Zimmers, Kartons etc: auch dimensions;
    sich (dat)
    Maß nehmen lassen have one’s measurements taken;
    jemandem Maß nehmen take sb’s measurements;
    etwas nach Maß anfertigen lassen Kleidung: have sth made to measure; Möbel etc: have sth made to fit ( oder custom-made)
    3. fig:
    das Maß ist voll enough is enough; stärker: I’ve had just about all I can take;
    um das Maß vollzumachen to cap it all;
    das Maß aller Dinge liter the measure of all things;
    das Maß überschreiten overstep ( oder overshoot) the mark; → zweierlei
    4. (Ausmaß) extent, degree;
    ein gewisses Maß (an) a certain degree of, some;
    ein gerüttelt Maß (an) geh a fair measure of;
    ein hohes Maß an (+dat) oder
    von a high degree ( oder measure) of;
    in hohem Maße to a great ( oder high) degree, highly;
    in höchstem Maße to an extremely high degree, extremely;
    in gleichem Maße to the same extent;
    in zunehmendem Maße increasingly, to an increasing extent;
    in dem Maße, dass … to such an extent that …;
    in dem Maße, wie sich die Lage verschlechtert, steigt die Zahl der Flüchtlinge as the situation worsens, the number of refugees rises accordingly;
    in besonderem Maße especially;
    in geringem Maße to a minimal extent, minimally;
    in beschränktem Maße to a limited extent ( oder degree);
    in reichem Maße in plenty;
    Obst war in reichem Maße vorhanden there was plenty ( oder an abundance) of fruit;
    auf ein vernünftiges Maß reduzieren reduce to an acceptable level;
    über alle Maßen exceedingly, … beyond all measure
    5. (Mäßigung) moderation;
    ohne Maß und Ziel immoderately;
    weder Maß noch Ziel kennen, ohne Maß und Ziel sein know no bounds;
    in Maßen trinken etc drink etc in moderation ( oder moderately)
    6. → Messbecher, Metermaß etc
    Maß2 f; -, -(e) bayrisch, österr litre (US liter) (of beer);
    drei Maß (Bier) three litres (US liters) of beer
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    I
    das; Maßes, Maße
    2) (fig.)

    ein gerüttelt Maß [an (Dat.) od. von etwas] — (geh.) a good measure [of something]

    mit zweierlei Maß messen — apply different [sets of] standards

    3) (Größe) measurement; (von Räumen, Möbeln) dimension; measurement

    [bei] jemandem Maß nehmen — take somebody's measurements; measure somebody [up]

    4) (Grad) measure, degree (an + Dat. of)

    im höchsten Maß[e] — extremely; exceedingly

    5)

    über die od. alle Maßen — (geh.) beyond [all] measure

    II
    die; Maß, Maß[e] (bayr., österr.) litre [of beer]
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    -e (Mathematik) n.
    measure n. -e n.
    degree n.
    gauge n.
    measure n.
    measurement n.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Maß

  • 4 sobrio

    adj.
    1 sober, dry, not drunk, sane.
    2 sober, frugal, moderate, restrained.
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    1 (estilo, color etc) sober, plain
    2 (persona) sober, moderate, restrained
    4 (comida) light
    \
    ser sobrio,-a en la bebida to drink in moderation
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    (f. - sobria)
    adj.
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    ADJ
    1) (=no borracho) sober
    2) [color, estilo, decoración] sober
    3) (=moderado) frugal
    4) (=tranquilo) restrained
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    - bria adjetivo
    1) [SER]
    a) < persona> sober, restrained, moderate; < hábitos> frugal
    b) <decoración/estilo/color> sober
    2) [ESTAR] ( no borracho) sober
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    = sober, stark, staid, subdued, Spartan, sedate.
    Ex. 'No, not right now,' she said and left a pause 'Well, maybe,' upon more sober reflection.
    Ex. To be sure, it still has its congeries of mills and factories, its grimy huddle of frame dwellings and congested tenements, its stark, jagged skyline, but its old face is gradually changing.
    Ex. As many of the responding librarians pointed out, ' staid, adult-looking pages are not attractive to a teenage audience' = Como muchos de los bibliotecarios encuestados indicaron las "páginas con aspecto serio como si estuviesen dirigidas a adultos no resultan atractivas a un público joven".
    Ex. And then he added, with a subdued laugh: 'After all, we librarians are trained to do research for people!'.
    Ex. I haven't forgotten those days of making a 'Herculean effort on a Spartan budget'.
    Ex. His rebelliousness against family tradition and sedate good taste surfaced disturbingly in his account of bringing his mother's body home from Italy.
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    - bria adjetivo
    1) [SER]
    a) < persona> sober, restrained, moderate; < hábitos> frugal
    b) <decoración/estilo/color> sober
    2) [ESTAR] ( no borracho) sober
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    = sober, stark, staid, subdued, Spartan, sedate.

    Ex: 'No, not right now,' she said and left a pause 'Well, maybe,' upon more sober reflection.

    Ex: To be sure, it still has its congeries of mills and factories, its grimy huddle of frame dwellings and congested tenements, its stark, jagged skyline, but its old face is gradually changing.
    Ex: As many of the responding librarians pointed out, ' staid, adult-looking pages are not attractive to a teenage audience' = Como muchos de los bibliotecarios encuestados indicaron las "páginas con aspecto serio como si estuviesen dirigidas a adultos no resultan atractivas a un público joven".
    Ex: And then he added, with a subdued laugh: 'After all, we librarians are trained to do research for people!'.
    Ex: I haven't forgotten those days of making a 'Herculean effort on a Spartan budget'.
    Ex: His rebelliousness against family tradition and sedate good taste surfaced disturbingly in his account of bringing his mother's body home from Italy.

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    A [ SER]
    1 ‹persona› sober, restrained, moderate; ‹hábitos› frugal
    era sobrio en la bebida he drank in moderation
    2 ‹decoración/estilo/color› sober, restrained, simple
    B [ ESTAR] (no borracho) sober
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    sobrio
    ◊ - bria adjetivo

    1 [SER]

    ‹ hábitos› frugal
    b) ‹decoración/estilo/color› sober

    2 [ESTAR] ( no borracho) sober
    sobrio,-a adjetivo sober
    1 (algo o alguien moderado, sencillo y elegante a la vez) es una persona muy sobria vistiendo, he dresses very simply
    la casa tiene una decoración sobria, the house is decorated very plainly
    2 (alguien que no ha bebido alcohol) no he tomado ni una copa, estoy sobrio, I'm completely sober, I haven't touched a drop
    ' sobrio' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    serena
    - sereno
    - sobria
    - despejado
    - parco
    English:
    restrained
    - sober
    - discreet
    - staid
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    sobrio, -a adj
    1. [moderado] restrained;
    [no excesivo] simple;
    es sobrio en el vestir he dresses simply
    2. [austero] [decoración, estilo] sober
    3. [no borracho] sober
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    adj
    1 sober
    3 ( moderado) restrained
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    sobrio, - bria adj
    : sober
    ♦ sobriamente adv
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    sobrio adj sober

    Spanish-English dictionary > sobrio

  • 5 мярка

    1. measure; тех. gauge
    прен. (граница) limit
    мярка за дължина a linear measure, a measure of length
    мярка за повърхност a square measure
    мярка за течности a liquid measure
    мярка за обем a solid/cubic measure, a measure of capacity
    мярка за тежина a measure of weight
    мярка за вместимост a measure of capacity
    мярка за житни храни a dry measure
    мерки и теглилки weights and measures
    мерки за рокля measurements for a dress
    вземам мярка на някого take s.o.'s measures (и прен.), take the measurements of s.o.
    (преценявам) have/get/know/take the length of s.o.'s foot
    взема ми се мярката be measured for
    мярка на гръдната обиколка chest measure (ment)
    като по мярка е it fits like a glove, it fits to a nicety, it fits to a T, it is a perfect fit
    имам чувство за мярка have a sense of proportion, keep within limits, keep/observe measure
    върша всичко с мярка do everything in/with due measure
    имам мярка на устата си mind o.'s P's and Q's; keep a watch on o.'s tongue
    не знам мярка, нямам мярка know no measure, go the limit
    с мярка in/with due measure, moderately, within limits, wisely, temperately, in moderation
    ям и пия с мярка eat and drink in moderation
    всяко нещо си има мярка there is a limit to everything
    без мярка above/beyond (all) measure, excessively, immoderately
    мярка за мярка measure for measure
    минавам мярката overdo it, go too far
    попрехвърлил е мярката he's had a drop too much
    меря с двойна/различна мярка use a double standard
    меря всичко с една мярка, меря със същата мярка use the same standard
    с каквато мярка мериш, с такава ще те мерят measure for measure
    предпазни мерки preventive/precautionary/safety measures, precautions
    като предпазна мярка as a measure of precaution, by way of precaution
    вземам мерки take/adopt measures/steps/precautions
    вземам необходими (те) мерки take due measures/precautions, take measures accordingly
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    мя̀рка,
    ж., мѐрки 1. measure; техн. gauge; (за дреха) measure(ments); ( критерий) criterion; прен. ( граница) limit; ( преценявам) have/get/know/take the length of s.o.’s foot; без \мярка above/beyond (all) measure, excessively, immoderately; взема ми се \мярката be measured for; всяко нещо си има \мярка there is a limit to everything; имам \мярка на устата си mind o.’s P’s and Q’s; keep a watch on o.’s tongue; c \мярка in/with due measure, moderately, within limits, wisely, temperately, in moderation; имам чувство за \мярка have a sense of proportion, keep within limits; като по \мярка е it fits like a glove, it fits to a T, it is a perfect fit; меря с двойна/различна \мярка use a double standard; минавам \мярката overdo it, go too far; \мярка за вместимост a measure of capacity; \мярка за дължина a linear measure, a measure of length; \мярка за житни храни a dry measure; \мярка за обем a solid/cubic measure; \мярка за повърхност a square measure; \мярка за тежина a measure of weight; \мярка за течности a liquid measure; \мярка на гръдна обиколка chest measure(ment); направен по \мярка made to measure; попрехвърлил е \мярката he’s had a drop too much; с каквато \мярка мериш, с такава ще те мерят measure for measure; това вече минава всяка \мярка it’s the limit;
    2. ( целесъобразно действие) measure, step; само мн. measures; вземам необходими(те) мерки take due measures/precautions, take measures accordingly; вземам решителни мерки против deal firmly with; clamp down on; вземам строги предохранителни мерки take strict/close security precautions; като предпазна \мярка as a measure of precaution, by way of precaution; мерки за безопасност security/safety measures; мерки и теглилки weights and measures; ограничителни мерки clampdown; предпазни мерки preventive/safety measures, precautions.
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    gauge; measure: a linear мярка - мярка за дължина; measurement; rate; remedy; size
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    1. (за дреха) measure(ments) 2. (критерий) criterion 3. (преценявам) have/get/know/take the length of s.o.'s foot 4. (целесъобразно действие) measure, step 5. c каквато МЯРКА мериш, с такава ще те мерят measure for measure 6. measure;mex. gauge 7. МЯРКА за МЯРКА measure for measure 8. МЯРКА за вместимост a measure of capacity 9. МЯРКА за дължина a linear measure, a measure of length 10. МЯРКА за житни храни a dry measure 11. МЯРКА за обем a solid/cubic measure, a measure of capacity 12. МЯРКА за повърхност a square measure 13. МЯРКА за тежина a measure of weight 14. МЯРКА за течности a liquid measure 15. МЯРКА на гръдната обиколка chest measure(ment) 16. без МЯРКА above/beyond (all) measure, excessively, immoderately 17. взема ми се МЯРКАта be measured for 18. вземам МЯРКА на някого take s.o.'s measures (и прен.), take the measurements of s.o. 19. вземам мерки take/adopt measures/ steps/ precautions 20. вземам необходими(те) мерки take due measures/precautions, take measures accordingly 21. вземам решителни мерки против deal firmly with 22. вземам строги предохранителни мерки take strict/close security precautions 23. всяко нещо си има МЯРКА there is a limit to everything 24. върша всичко с МЯРКА do everything in/with due measure 25. законни мерки legal measures 26. имам МЯРКА на устата си mind o.'s P's and Q's;keep a watch on o.'s tongue 27. имам чувство за МЯРКА have a sense of proportion, keep within limits, keep/observe measure 28. като по МЯРКА е it fits like a glove, it fits to a nicety, it fits to a T, it is a perfect fit 29. като предпазна МЯРКА as a measure of precaution, by way of precaution 30. мерки за рокля measurements for a dress 31. мерки и теглилки weights and measures 32. меря всичко с една МЯРКА, меря със същата МЯРКА use the same standard 33. меря с двойна/различна МЯРКА use a double standard 34. минавам МЯРКАта overdo it, go too far 35. направен по МЯРКА made to measure 36. не знам МЯРКА, нямам МЯРКА know no measure, go the limit 37. попрехвърлил е МЯРКАта he's had a drop too much 38. предпазни мерки preventive/precautionary/safety measures, precautions 39. прен. (граница) limit 40. с МЯРКА in/with due measure, moderately, within limits, wisely, temperately, in moderation 41. това вече минава всяка МЯРКА it's the limit 42. ям и пия с МЯРКА eat and drink in moderation

    Български-английски речник > мярка

  • 6 regola

    f rule
    in regola in order
    di regola as a rule
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    regola s.f.
    1 rule (anche dir.); ( norma) law: regole di grammatica, rules of grammar; una regola fissa, a set rule; le regole di un gioco, rules (o laws) of a game; devi stare alle regole del gioco, (fig.) you must play by the rules; le regole dell'etichetta, the rules of etiquette; (mar.) le regole della navigazione, the rules of navigation; secondo la regola, according to the rule; un'eccezione alla regola, an exception to the rule; l'eccezione conferma la regola, the exception proves the rule; conformarsi a una regola, to conform to a rule; applicare una regola, to apply a rule // per tua regola, for your guidance (o fam. information); per tua norma e regola ricordati che chi paga sono io, for your information remember (o let me tell you once and for all) that I'm paying // di regola, as a rule (o usually): di regola arriva nel pomeriggio, he arrives in the afternoon as a rule // in regola, in order; in piena regola, in perfect order; avere le carte in regola, to have one's papers in order; ha tutte le carte in regola, le sue carte sono in regola, all his papers are in order; avere il passaporto in regola, to have one's passport in order; se la polizia ci chiede i documenti, siamo, non siamo in regola, if the police ask us for our papers, we're, we're not all in order; essere in regola con i pagamenti, to be up-to-date with one's payments; essere in regola con la legge, to be in conformity to the law; io sono in regola con la mia coscienza, (fig.) my conscience is clear; fare le cose in regola, to do things properly; mettere in regola i propri affari, to put one's affairs in order; mettere un lavoratore in regola, to give a worker a regular contract; tenere qlco. in regola, to keep sthg. in order // lavoro eseguito a regola d'arte, job properly done (o well-done job) // (mat.): la regola del tre, the rule of three; regola catenaria, catenary; regola di composizione, chain rule // (comm.): regole del commercio, laws of trade; cambiale in regola, regular bill // (banca) regole bancarie, banking laws
    2 ( misura, moderazione) moderation: dovresti avere più regola nel mangiare e nel bere, you should eat and drink in more moderation; bere senza regola, to drink without moderation
    3 (eccl.) rule; ( ordine) order: la regola francescana, the rule of St. Francis; ( ordine) the Franciscan order
    4 ( consuetudine, usanza) custom, habit: è di regola, è buona regola che le donne abbiano la precedenza, the custom is that women go first
    5 pl. (fam.) ( mestruazioni) periods.
    * * *
    ['rɛgola]
    sostantivo femminile
    1) (norma) rule

    fare di qcs. una regola di vita — to make sth. a rule o practice o way of life

    rispettare, infrangere le -e — to obey, break the rules

    3) relig. rule
    5) di regola as a rule
    6) in regola [documenti, conti] in order; [ lavoratore] with regular contract

    avere (tutte) le carte in regola — to fulfil o meet o satisfy the requirements

    7) in piena regola regular
    ••
    * * *
    regola
    /'rεgola/
    sostantivo f.
     1 (norma) rule; regola di comportamento rule of conduct; le -e del gioco the rules of the game (anche fig.); rispettare le -e del gioco to play by the rules (anche fig.); fare di qcs. una regola di vita to make sth. a rule o practice o way of life; a regola d'arte by the rule book; rispettare, infrangere le -e to obey, break the rules; fare uno strappo alla regola to bend the rules; l'eccezione conferma la regola the exception proves the rule
     2 (uso stabilito) è la regola that's the rule; è buona regola rispondere it is customary to reply
     3 relig. rule
     4 (moderazione) senza regola without moderation
     5 di regola as a rule
     6 in regola [documenti, conti] in order; [ lavoratore] with regular contract; essere in regola con i pagamenti to be up-to-date with one's payments; avere (tutte) le carte in regola to fulfil o meet o satisfy the requirements; mettersi in regola con il fisco to get one's tax affairs properly sorted out
     7 in piena regola regular; subire un interrogatorio in piena regola to undergo a full-scale interrogation
    per sua norma e regola for your information.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > regola

  • 7 maß

    Imperf. messen
    * * *
    das Maß
    measurement; extent; degree; measure; size
    * * *
    I [maːs]
    nt -es, -e
    1) (= Maßeinheit) measure (für of); (= Zollstock) rule; (= Bandmaß) tape measure

    Máße und Gewichte — weights and measures

    das Máß aller Dinge (fig) — the measure of all things

    das richtige or rechte Máß halten (fig) — to strike the right balance

    mit zweierlei or verschiedenem Máß messen (fig) — to operate a double standard

    das Máß ist voll (fig) — that's enough (of that), enough's enough

    das macht das Máß voll (fig) — that's the last straw, enough's enough

    und, um das Máß vollzumachen... (fig) — and to cap it all... (esp Brit), and to top it all off... (esp US)

    in reichem Máß(e) — abundantly

    in reichem Máß(e) vorhanden sein — to be abundant; (Energie, Zeit etc) to be plentiful

    ihr Engagement im Beruf geht weit über das übliche Máß hinaus —

    die edlen Máße dieser Plastik (geh) — the noble proportions of this statue

    2) (= Abmessung) measurement; (von Zimmer, Möbelstück) dimension, measurement

    ihre Máße sind:... — her measurements are..., her vital statistics are... (inf)

    etw nach Máß anfertigen lassen — to have sth made to measure or order

    Schuhe/Hemden nach Máß — shoes/shirts made to measure or order, custom-made shoes/shirts

    3) (= Ausmaß) extent, degree

    ein solches/gewisses Máß an or von... — such a degree/a certain degree of...

    in hohem Máß(e) — to a high degree

    in solchem Máß(e) dass..., in einem Máß(e), dass... — to such an extent that...

    in nicht geringem Máß(e) — in no small measure

    in geringem Máß(e) — to a small extent

    in großem Máße — to a great extent

    in vollem Máße — fully

    in demselben or gleichem Máße wie die Produktion steigt auch der Verbrauch — when production increases, consumption increases accordingly

    die Drucker verlangen eine Lohnerhöhung in demselben or in gleichem Máße wie die Metaller — the print workers are demanding a pay rise comparable to or with that of the metal workers

    in besonderem Máße — especially

    in gewissem/höherem or stärkerem/beschränktem/erheblichem Máß — to a certain/greater/limited/considerable degree or extent

    in höchstem Máße — extremely

    über alle Máßen (liter) — beyond (all) measure

    4) (= Mäßigung) moderation

    in or mit Máßen — in moderation

    weder Máß noch Ziel kennen — to know no bounds

    ohne Máß und Ziel — immoderately

    II
    f -, - (S Ger, Aus)
    litre (Brit) or liter (US) (tankard) of beer

    zwei Máß Bier — two litres (Brit) or liters (US) of beer

    * * *
    das
    1) (a measurement in length, breadth, or thickness: The dimensions of the box are 20 cm by 10 cm by 4 cm.) dimension
    2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) measure
    3) (the sizes of various parts of the body, usually the distance round the chest, waist and hips: What are your measurements, madam?) measurement
    * * *
    Maß1
    <-es, -e>
    [ˈma:s]
    nt
    1. (Einheit) measure ( für + akk of)
    ▪ \Maße system of measurements sing
    \Maße und Gewichte weights and measures
    2. (Messgegenstand) measure; (Bandmaß a.) tape measure; (Hohlmaß a.) measuring jug [or cup]; (Zollstock) rule
    das \Maß aller Dinge (fig geh) the measure of all things
    das \Maß läuft über, das bringt das \Maß zum Überlaufen (fig) sb's patience is at an end
    das \Maß ist voll (fig) that's enough of that, enough is enough, that's the limit fam
    das \Maß vollmachen (fig) to be going too far, to be the last [or final] straw
    [und] um das \Maß vollzumachen,... [and] to cap it all,...
    mit zweierlei [o verschiedenem] \Maß messen (fig) to operate [or employ] a double standard
    3. usu pl (Messgröße)
    Anzüge nach \Maß suits made to order [ or esp BRIT also measure], BRIT also made-to-measure [or bespoke] suits
    etw nach \Maß fertigen/schneidern to make sth to order [or BRIT also measure]
    bei jdm \Maß [o jds Maße] nehmen Schneider to take sb's measurements, to measure [up sep] sb
    ▪ \Maße measurements, dimensions esp spec; einer Frau a. vital statistics fam
    die \Maße des Zimmers sind 5 m mal 7 m the room measures 5 m by 7 m
    sie hat schöne \Maße she has a beautiful figure
    sie hat die \Maße 97/82/91 her vital statistics are 38/32/36 fam
    er hat die idealen \Maße für einen Dressman he is an ideal build for a model
    4. (Grad) measure, degree (an/von + dat of)
    der Kraftstoffverbrauch steigt in dem \Maße, wie die Geschwindigkeit steigt fuel consumption increases in proportion to the speed
    in dem \Maße, wie man sie reizt, steigert sich auch ihr Zorn the more you annoy her, the more angry she gets
    in besonderem \Maß[e] especially
    in einem \Maße, dass... to such an extent [or a degree] that...
    in geringem \Maß[e] to a small extent
    in nicht geringem \Maß[e] to no small measure [or extent]
    in gewissem/höherem \Maß[e] to a certain/greater degree [or extent]
    in gleichem \Maß[e] to the same degree [or extent]
    in großem \Maß[e] to a great extent
    in höchstem \Maß[e] extremely, exceedingly
    in hohem \Maß[e] to a high degree
    in reichem \Maß[e] liberally, generously
    in reichem \Maße vorhanden sein to be in abundance
    in solchem \Maß[e][, dass...] to such an extent [or a degree] [that...]
    in vollem \Maße completely, to the full
    in welchem \Maß[e]...? to what extent...?
    in zunehmendem \Maße increasingly
    \Maß halten to practise [or AM -ice] [or exercise] moderation
    im Essen/Trinken \Maß halten to eat/drink with moderation
    beim Rauchen \Maß halten to smoke in moderation, to be a moderate smoker
    in [o mit] \Maßen in moderation
    in [o mit] \Maßen essen to eat with moderation
    ohne \Maß und Ziel immoderately
    über alle [o die] \Maßen (geh) beyond all measure
    6.
    ▶ ein gerüttelt \Maß an [o von] etw dat (geh) a fair amount of sth
    dazu gehört ein gerüttelt \Maß an Dreistigkeit you'll need more than your fair share of audacity
    ▶ jdn \Maß nehmen (fam: schelten) to give sb a dressing-down fam; (prügeln) to beat the hell fam [or vulg sl the shit] out of sb
    ▶ weder \Maß noch Ziel kennen to know no bounds [or restraint]
    Maß2
    <-, ->
    [ˈma:s]
    f SÜDD litre [or AM liter] [tankard] of beer
    eine \Maß Bier a litre of beer
    * * *
    I
    das; Maßes, Maße
    2) (fig.)

    ein gerüttelt Maß [an (Dat.) od. von etwas] — (geh.) a good measure [of something]

    das Maß voll machen — go too far

    mit zweierlei Maß messen — apply different [sets of] standards

    3) (Größe) measurement; (von Räumen, Möbeln) dimension; measurement

    [bei] jemandem Maß nehmen — take somebody's measurements; measure somebody [up]

    4) (Grad) measure, degree (an + Dat. of)

    im höchsten Maß[e] — extremely; exceedingly

    5)

    über die od. alle Maßen — (geh.) beyond [all] measure

    II
    die; Maß, Maß[e] (bayr., österr.) litre [of beer]
    * * *
    maß imperf → messen
    * * *
    I
    das; Maßes, Maße
    2) (fig.)

    ein gerüttelt Maß [an (Dat.) od. von etwas] — (geh.) a good measure [of something]

    mit zweierlei Maß messen — apply different [sets of] standards

    3) (Größe) measurement; (von Räumen, Möbeln) dimension; measurement

    [bei] jemandem Maß nehmen — take somebody's measurements; measure somebody [up]

    4) (Grad) measure, degree (an + Dat. of)

    im höchsten Maß[e] — extremely; exceedingly

    5)

    über die od. alle Maßen — (geh.) beyond [all] measure

    II
    die; Maß, Maß[e] (bayr., österr.) litre [of beer]
    * * *
    -e (Mathematik) n.
    measure n. -e n.
    degree n.
    gauge n.
    measure n.
    measurement n.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > maß

  • 8 moderare

    moderate
    * * *
    moderare v.tr.
    1 to moderate, to curb, to check; (mitigare) to mitigate: modera la tua ira, curb your anger; dovrebbe moderare il suo entusiasmo, he ought to moderate his enthusiasm; moderare l'impazienza, to curb one's impatience; moderare il tono di voce, to moderate the tone of one's voice // per favore, modera le parole!, please, mind (o watch) your language! // moderare un dibattito, to chair a debate
    2 (contenere) to control, to regulate, to reduce, to curb, to check: moderare i prezzi, to regulate prices; moderare le spese, to cut down expenses; moderare la velocità, to reduce speed (o to slow down)
    3 (rar.) (governare) to govern.
    ◘ moderarsi v.rifl. to moderate oneself; (frenare la propria collera) to keep one's temper: moderare nel mangiare, nel bere, to eat, to drink moderately.
    * * *
    [mode'rare]
    1. vt
    (gen) to moderate, curb
    to restrain o.s.

    moderarsi nel mangiare/nelle spese — to control one's eating/one's spending

    * * *
    [mode'rare] 1.
    verbo transitivo to moderate, to curb [ambizione, desideri]; to moderate, to temper [ entusiasmo]; to lower [ tono]; to reduce, to limit [ velocità]

    modera i termini, per favore! — watch your language, please!

    2.
    verbo pronominale moderarsi to moderate oneself, to limit oneself, to control oneself
    * * *
    moderare
    /mode'rare/ [1]
     to moderate, to curb [ambizione, desideri]; to moderate, to temper [ entusiasmo]; to lower [ tono]; to reduce, to limit [ velocità]; modera i termini, per favore! watch your language, please!
    II moderarsi verbo pronominale
     to moderate oneself, to limit oneself, to control oneself; - rsi nel bere to drink with moderation.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > moderare

  • 9 Maß

    1. maß [ʼma:s] imp von → messen
    2. Maß <-es, -e> [ʼma:s] nt
    1) ( Maßeinheit) measure, system of measurement
    2) ( Bandmaß) tape measure
    3) ( Hohlmaß) measuring jug ( Brit) [or (Am) cup];
    mit zweierlei [o verschiedenem] \Maß messen (a. fig) to operate a double standard (a. fig)
    4) pl ( gemessene Größe) measurements, dimensions;
    die \Maße des Zimmers sind 5 m mal 7 m the room measures 5 m by 7 m;
    \Maß nehmen to measure up
    5) pl ( zum Anfertigen von Kleidung) measurements; von Frauen a. vital statistics;
    jds \Maße [o bei jdm \Maße] nehmen to measure sb, to take sb's measurements/vital statistics;
    Anzüge nach \Maß suits made to measure [or (Am) order], made-to-measure [or ( Brit) ( form) bespoke] suits
    6) ( Ausmaß) extent, degree, proportion;
    ein bestimmtes \Maß an etw [o gewisses] a certain degree of sth;
    der Kraftstoffverbrauch steigt in dem \Maße, wie die Geschwindigkeit steigt fuel consumption increases in proportion to the speed;
    in dem \Maße, wie man sie reizt, steigert sich auch ihr Zorn the more you annoy her, the more angry she gets;
    in besonderem \Maß[e] especially;
    in geringem \Maß[e] to a small extent;
    in nicht geringem \Maß[e] to no small measure;
    in gewissem/höherem \Maß[e] to a certain/greater degree [or extent];
    in gleichem \Maß[e] to the same degree;
    in großem \Maß[e] to a great extent;
    in höchstem \Maß[e] extremely;
    in hohem \Maß[e] to a high degree;
    in reichem \Maß[e] liberally, generously;
    in reichem \Maße vorhanden sein to be in abundance;
    in solchem \Maß[e] to such an extent;
    in vollem \Maße completely;
    in welchem \Maß[e]...? to what extent...?;
    in zunehmendem \Maße increasingly;
    in [o mit] \Maßen in moderation;
    in [o mit] \Maßen essen to eat with moderation;
    über alle [o die] \Maßen ( geh) beyond all measure;
    weder \Maß noch Ziel kennen to know no bounds;
    ohne \Maß und Ziel immoderately;
    \Maß halten to practise [or (Am) -ice] moderation;
    im Essen/Trinken \Maß halten to eat/drink with moderation;
    beim Rauchen \Maß halten to smoke in moderation, to be a moderate smoker
    WENDUNGEN:
    das \Maß aller Dinge the measure of all things;
    das \Maß ist voll that's enough of that, enough is enough, that's the limit;
    das \Maß läuft über;
    das bringt das \Maß zum °Überlaufen sb's patience is at an end;
    [und] um das \Maß voll zu machen,... [and] to cap it all,...;
    ein gerüttelt \Maß an etw dat [ o dat von etw] ( geh) a fair amount of sth;
    ein gerüttelt \Maß an Dreistigkeit brauchen to need more than one's fair share of audacity
    3. Maß <-, -> [ʼma:s] f
    ( SÜDD) litre [or (Am) liter] [tankard] of beer;
    eine \Maß Bier a litre of beer

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch für Studenten > Maß

  • 10 maß

    1. maß [ʼma:s] imp von → messen
    2. Maß <-es, -e> [ʼma:s] nt
    1) ( Maßeinheit) measure, system of measurement
    2) ( Bandmaß) tape measure
    3) ( Hohlmaß) measuring jug ( Brit) [or (Am) cup];
    mit zweierlei [o verschiedenem] \maß messen (a. fig) to operate a double standard (a. fig)
    4) pl ( gemessene Größe) measurements, dimensions;
    die \maße des Zimmers sind 5 m mal 7 m the room measures 5 m by 7 m;
    \maß nehmen to measure up
    5) pl ( zum Anfertigen von Kleidung) measurements; von Frauen a. vital statistics;
    jds \maße [o bei jdm \maße] nehmen to measure sb, to take sb's measurements/vital statistics;
    Anzüge nach \maß suits made to measure [or (Am) order], made-to-measure [or ( Brit) ( form) bespoke] suits
    6) ( Ausmaß) extent, degree, proportion;
    ein bestimmtes \maß an etw [o gewisses] a certain degree of sth;
    der Kraftstoffverbrauch steigt in dem \maße, wie die Geschwindigkeit steigt fuel consumption increases in proportion to the speed;
    in dem \maße, wie man sie reizt, steigert sich auch ihr Zorn the more you annoy her, the more angry she gets;
    in besonderem \maß[e] especially;
    in geringem \maß[e] to a small extent;
    in nicht geringem \maß[e] to no small measure;
    in gewissem/höherem \maß[e] to a certain/greater degree [or extent];
    in gleichem \maß[e] to the same degree;
    in großem \maß[e] to a great extent;
    in höchstem \maß[e] extremely;
    in hohem \maß[e] to a high degree;
    in reichem \maß[e] liberally, generously;
    in reichem \maße vorhanden sein to be in abundance;
    in solchem \maß[e] to such an extent;
    in vollem \maße completely;
    in welchem \maß[e]...? to what extent...?;
    in zunehmendem \maße increasingly;
    in [o mit] \maßen in moderation;
    in [o mit] \maßen essen to eat with moderation;
    über alle [o die] \maßen ( geh) beyond all measure;
    weder \maß noch Ziel kennen to know no bounds;
    ohne \maß und Ziel immoderately;
    \maß halten to practise [or (Am) -ice] moderation;
    im Essen/Trinken \maß halten to eat/drink with moderation;
    beim Rauchen \maß halten to smoke in moderation, to be a moderate smoker
    WENDUNGEN:
    das \maß aller Dinge the measure of all things;
    das \maß ist voll that's enough of that, enough is enough, that's the limit;
    das \maß läuft über;
    das bringt das \maß zum °Überlaufen sb's patience is at an end;
    [und] um das \maß voll zu machen,... [and] to cap it all,...;
    ein gerüttelt \maß an etw dat [ o dat von etw] ( geh) a fair amount of sth;
    ein gerüttelt \maß an Dreistigkeit brauchen to need more than one's fair share of audacity
    3. Maß <-, -> [ʼma:s] f
    ( SÜDD) litre [or (Am) liter] [tankard] of beer;
    eine \maß Bier a litre of beer

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch für Studenten > maß

  • 11 continente

    m continent
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    continente1 s.m. continent; ( terraferma) mainland // Continente Nero, the Black Continent; il Nuovo Continente, the New World.
    continente2 agg. continent; temperate, moderate: essere continente nel bere, to drink in moderation.
    * * *
    I [konti'nɛnte] sm
    (gen) continent, (terraferma) mainland
    II [konti'nɛnte] agg

    essere continente nel bere/mangiare — to drink/eat in moderation

    * * *
    I [konti'nɛnte]
    sostantivo maschile geogr.
    1) (parte del mondo) continent

    il vecchio, il nuovo continente — the Old, New World

    II [konti'nɛnte]
    1) (casto) continent; (moderato) temperate
    2) med. continent
    * * *
    continente1
    /konti'nεnte/
    sostantivo m.
    geogr.
     1 (parte del mondo) continent; il vecchio, il nuovo continente the Old, New World
    ————————
    continente2
    /konti'nεnte/
     1 (casto) continent; (moderato) temperate
     2 med. continent.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > continente

  • 12 moderato

    moderate
    * * *
    moderato agg.
    1 moderate, temperate; reasonable: partito moderato, moderate party; è moderato nel bere, he drinks moderately (o he is a moderate drinker); è una persona moderata, he is a temperate person; qui i prezzi sono moderati, prices are reasonable here; avere idee moderate, to have moderate opinions; mi sembra una pretesa moderata, it seems a reasonable claim to me
    2 (mus.) moderato
    ◆ s.m. moderate (person).
    * * *
    [mode'rato] moderato (-a)
    1. agg
    1) (gen) Pol moderate
    2) Mus moderato
    2. sm
    Pol moderate
    * * *
    [mode'rato] 1. 2.
    aggettivo [ persona] moderate, tempered; [ vento] mild, moderate; [costo, velocità] moderate; [ entusiasmo] mild; pol. [partito, candidato] moderate

    essere moderato nel bere — to drink in moderation, to be a light drinker

    3.
    sostantivo maschile (f. -a) moderate
    * * *
    moderato
    /mode'rato/
     →  moderare
     [ persona] moderate, tempered; [ vento] mild, moderate; [costo, velocità] moderate; [ entusiasmo] mild; pol. [partito, candidato] moderate; essere moderato nel bere to drink in moderation, to be a light drinker
    III sostantivo m.
     (f. -a) moderate.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > moderato

  • 13 maat

    I 〈de〉
    1 [(juiste/vereiste) afmeting, grootte] size ⇒ measure, 〈 precieze afmetingen〉 measurements
    2 [eenheid] measure
    3 [gematigdheid] moderation
    4 [muziek] [indeling volgens een tijdmaat] time ⇒ 〈 algemeen ook〉 beat
    5 [muziek] [afdeling van toonduur] bar ⇒ measure
    6 [literatuur] metre ⇒ 〈 versvoet〉 measure
    ♦voorbeelden:
    1   zij heeft een kleine maat schoenen • she has a small shoe size
         in belangrijke mate • to a considerable extent
         in niet geringe mate • to no small extent/degree
         extra grote maten • outsizes
         in hoge mate • greatly, highly, to a great degree, to a large extent
         incourante maten • off-sizes
         in meerdere of mindere mate • to a greater or lesser extent
         in ruime mate • in great measure
         in toenemende mate • increasingly, more and more
         in voldoende mate • sufficiently
         in welke mate …? • to what extent/degree …?
         in zekere mate • to a certain extent/degree
         de maat van iets bepalen/nemen • measure something, take the measurements of something
         maat elf hebben/dragen • take/wear (a) size eleven
         welke maat hebt u? • what size do you take?
         iemand de maat nemen • take someone's measure(ments)
         neem maar een maat groter • try a size bigger/larger
         〈 figuurlijk〉 onder de maat blijven • not come up to scratch/expectations
         〈 figuurlijk〉 onder/beneden de maat zijn • not be up to par/the mark; 〈 één keer〉 be off
         iets op maat snijden/zagen • cut/saw (down) to size
    2   maten en gewichten • weights and measures
         maten voor droge en natte waren • dry and liquid measures
    3   maat houden met drinken • drink in moderation
         zij weten geen maat te houden • they don't know where to draw the line
         alles met mate • everything in moderation
    4   de maat aangeven/slaan/houden • keep time; 〈 slaan ook〉 beat time
         (geen) maat kunnen houden • be (un)able to keep time
         〈 figuurlijk〉 in/uit de maat lopen • march in time/out of time, (not) keep step
         op de maat van de muziek dansen • dance to the (beat of the) music
         tegen de maat in • against the beat
         uit de maat zijn • be off one's stroke, be out of time
    5   de eerste maten van het volkslied • the first few bars of the national anthem
    ¶   〈 figuurlijk〉 de maat is vol • that's the limit
         〈 figuurlijk〉 met twee maten meten • apply double standards
    II 〈 de (mannelijk)〉
    1 [makker, ook als aanspreekvorm] pal ⇒ 〈 Brits-Engels ook〉 mate
    2 [partner, ploegmaat] (team)mate ⇒ 〈 kaartspel〉 partner

    Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > maat

  • 14 modo

    m.
    1 way (manera, forma).
    ¿has visto el modo en que o el modo como te mira? have you seen how o the way he's looking at you?
    no encuentro el modo de dejar el tabaco whatever I do, I just can't seem to give up smoking
    a modo de as, by way of
    al modo de in the style of
    de ese modo in that way
    de ningún modo in no way
    de todos modos in any case, anyway
    de un modo u otro one way or another
    en cierto modo in some ways
    modo de empleo instructions for use
    ¿de modo que no te gusta? so, you don't like it (then)?
    2 mood (grammar).
    modo adverbial adverbial phrase
    3 mode, brand, manner, way.
    4 grammar mood, mood.
    * * *
    1 way, manner
    1 manners
    \
    a modo de as a, like a
    de todos modos anyhow, at any rate
    en cierto modo in a way
    modo de empleo instructions plural
    modo de ser character
    * * *
    noun m.
    1) way, manner
    2) mode
    3) mood
    •
    - de modo que
    - de todos modos
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=manera) way, manner frm

    ¿no hay otro modo de hacerlo? — isn't there another way of doing it?

    a mi modo de pensar o ver — in my view, the way I see it

    see MANERA, FORMA, MODO
    2) [locuciones]

    • a mi/tu modo — (in) my/your (own) way

    • a modo de — as

    a modo de ejemplo/respuesta — by way of example/reply

    • en cierto modo — in a way, to a certain extent

    • de cualquier modo — [antes de verbo] anyway, in any case; (=después de verbo) anyhow

    de cualquier modo, ahora tenemos que irnos — we have to go now anyway o in any case

    hazlo de cualquier modo — do it anyway you like, do it anyhow, do it any old how *

    • de modo + adj —

    eso nos afectará de modo directo — this will have a direct effect on us, this will affect us directly

    • de ese modo — [antes de verbo] (in) this way; [después de verbo] like that

    • grosso modo — broadly speaking

    esa fue, grosso modo, la contestación que nos dio — broadly speaking, that was the answer he gave us

    • de mal modo — rudely

    • del mismo o de igual modo — in the same way

    todos van vestidos del mismo o de igual modo — they are all dressed the same o in the same way

    • de ningún modo o en modo alguno, no quiero de ningún modo o en modo alguno implicarla en esto — I don't want to involve her in this in any way

    ¡de ningún modo! — certainly not!, no way! *

    • de todos modos — anyway, all the same, in any case

    aunque no me dejes, me iré de todos modos — even if you don't let me, I'll go anyway o all the same o in any case

    aunque lo esperaba, de todos modos me sorprendió — even though I was expecting it, I was still surprised

    3)

    • de modo que — [antes de verbo] so; [después de verbo] so that

    ¡de modo que eras tú el que llamaba! — so it was you that was calling!

    4) Esp frm (=moderación) moderation
    5) LAm

    ¡ni modo! — (=de ninguna manera) no way *, not a chance *; (=no hay otra alternativa) what else can I/you etc do?

    si no me quieres, ni modo — if you don't love me, what else can I do?

    6) pl modos (=modales) manners

    • buenos modos — good manners

    • malos modos — bad manners

    7) (Ling) [del verbo] mood

    de modo — manner antes de s

    8) (Inform) mode
    9) (Mús) mode

    modo mayor/menor — major/minor mode

    * * *
    1)
    a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml)

    a mi modo de ver — to my way of thinking, in my opinion

    modo de empleo — instructions for use, directions

    me lo pidió de muy mal modo — (AmL) she asked me (for it) very rudely

    a mi/tu/su modo — (in) my/your/his (own) way

    a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho; a modo de introducción by way of introduction; de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) (indep) in any case, anyway; ( sin cuidado) anyhow; del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that); de modo que ( así que) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that; ¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?; de modo que se vean desde aquí so that they can be seen from here; de ningún modo no way; de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept; de todos modos anyway, anyhow; en cierto modo in a way; ni modo (AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? - no, ni modo did they get in? - no, no way (colloq); traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good; ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am (colloq); ni modo que te quedes aquí — there's no way you're staying here (colloq)

    2) modos masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl)

    con buenos/malos modos — politely/rudely o impolitely

    3) (Ling) mood
    4) (Mús) mode
    * * *
    = approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, guise, means, mode, way, manner, fashion.
    Ex. During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.
    Ex. In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.
    Ex. In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.
    Ex. The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.
    Ex. Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.
    Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.
    Ex. City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.
    Ex. It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.
    ----
    * actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.
    * actuar de un modo despiadado = play + hardball.
    * actuar de un modo diferente = strike out on + a different path.
    * actuar de un modo implacable = play + hardball.
    * actuar de un modo independiente = go it alone.
    * actuar de un modo intransigente = play + hardball.
    * adverbio de modo = adverb of mode.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.
    * al modo de = a la.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * analizar de un modo imparcial = take + a cool look at.
    * andar de un modo pausado = stroll + at a leisurely pace.
    * artículo a modo de réplica = rebuttal article.
    * así como... de igual modo... = just as... so....
    * avecinarse de un modo amenazador = loom + large on the horizon.
    * buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.
    * como un modo de = as a way of.
    * conocer de algún modo = know + on some grounds.
    * crecer de modo exhuberante = grow + rampant.
    * de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.
    * de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.
    * de algún modo u otro = of some sort.
    * decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.
    * decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.
    * de cualquier modo = however, either way.
    * de diferente modo = differently.
    * de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.
    * de este modo = by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.
    * definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].
    * de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like vein.
    * de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).
    * del mejor modo posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.
    * del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.
    * del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.
    * del otro modo = the other way (a)round.
    * de modo + Adjetivo = on a + Adjetivo + basis.
    * de modo agresivo = aggressively.
    * de modo alarmante = alarmingly.
    * de modo alternativo = alternatively.
    * de modo altivo = superciliously, haughtily.
    * de modo apreciable = to an appreciable extent.
    * de modo caprichoso = capriciously.
    * de modo censurable = reprehensibly.
    * de modo claro = transparently.
    * de modo comercial = on a commercial basis.
    * de modo competitivo = competitively.
    * de modo complementario = complimentarily.
    * de modo conjunto con = in partnership with.
    * de modo considerable = to a considerable extent.
    * de modo convincente = cogently, unconvincingly.
    * de modo decisivo = decisively.
    * de modo desastroso = disastrously.
    * de modo desconcertante = bewilderingly.
    * de modo divertido = funnily.
    * de modo egoísta = selfishly.
    * de modo errático = erratically.
    * de modo especulativo = speculatively.
    * de modo estructurado = in a structured fashion.
    * de modo fácil = with the tip of a hat.
    * de modo gracioso = funnily.
    * de modo gratuito = on a complimentary basis.
    * de modo heurístico = heuristically.
    * de modo humorístico = in a humorous vein.
    * de modo imaginativo = imaginatively.
    * de modo inconfundible = unmistakably.
    * de modo individual = on a case-by-case basis.
    * de modo inequívoco = unambiguously.
    * de modo inesperado = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.
    * de modo informal = informally.
    * de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.
    * de modo insinuante = suggestively.
    * de modo irregular = erratically.
    * de modo irritante = annoyingly.
    * de modo pesimista = gloomily.
    * de modo poco imaginativo = unimaginatively.
    * de modo provocativo = suggestively.
    * de modo que = so.
    * de modo que + poder + oír = within earshot of.
    * de modo raro = funnily.
    * de modo recíproco = reciprocally.
    * de modo reprobatorio = reprovingly, reproachfully.
    * de modos diversos = variously.
    * de modos extraños = funnily.
    * de modo sorprendente = shockingly.
    * de modo tal que = so much so that.
    * demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.
    * de ningún modo = by no means, in no way, on no account, in no sense, by any means, not at all, under no/any circumstances, in any shape or form, for the life of me, not on any account, by no stretch of the imagination.
    * de nuevos modos = in new ways.
    * de otro modo = conversely.
    * de qué modo = by what means.
    * de tal modo que = in such a way that, so.
    * de tal modo que raya en lo ridículo = ridiculously.
    * de tal modo que + Subjuntivo = in such a way as to + Infinitivo.
    * de todos modos = at any rate.
    * de un mod discreto = unobtrusively.
    * de un modo = in a fashion.
    * de un modo absorto = absently.
    * de un modo aburrido y pesado = tediously.
    * de un modo acalorado = hotly.
    * de un modo adecuado = appropriately, fitly.
    * de un modo + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in + Adjetivo + measure, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, on a + Adjetivo + scale, to a + Adjetivo + degree, in a + Adjetivo + vein.
    * de un modo afirmativo = affirmatively.
    * de un modo ahorrativo = thriftily.
    * de un modo aleatorio = at random.
    * de un modo anafórico = anaphorically.
    * de un modo anárquico = anarchically.
    * de un modo anodino = prosaically.
    * de un modo antieconómico = wastefully.
    * de un modo apropiado = fitly, appropriately.
    * de un modo aprovechado = opportunistically.
    * de un modo atractivo = appealingly.
    * de un modo auténtico = authentically.
    * de un modo barato = inexpensively, thriftily.
    * de un modo bochornoso = shamefully.
    * de un modo cansado = wearily.
    * de un modo caro = expensively + Participio.
    * de un modo casual = in a by-the-way fashion.
    * de un modo chirriante = jarringly.
    * de un modo chocante = jarringly.
    * de un modo compacto = compactly.
    * de un modo concluyente = positively.
    * de un modo conservador = conservatively.
    * de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.
    * de un modo constructivo = constructively.
    * de un modo convincente = convincingly, forcibly.
    * de un modo coordinado = synergistically.
    * de un modo crítico = critically.
    * de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.
    * de un modo desconcertado = disconcertedly.
    * de un modo descontrolado = uncontrollably.
    * de un modo desenfadado = playfully.
    * de un modo deshonesto = dishonestly.
    * de un modo desordenado = higgledy-piggledy.
    * de un modo devastador = devastatingly.
    * de un modo diferente = differentially.
    * de un modo discreto = quietly.
    * de un modo disonante = jarringly.
    * de un modo económico = economically, thriftily.
    * de un modo elegante = elegantly.
    * de un modo encantador = charmingly.
    * de un modo engorroso = awkwardly, cumbrously.
    * de un modo equivalente = equivalently.
    * de un modo espectacular = spectacularly.
    * de un modo estrafalario = freakishly.
    * de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.
    * de un modo extraño = freakishly.
    * de un modo fiable = reliably.
    * de un modo flexible = flexibly.
    * de un modo fortuito = haphazardly.
    * de un modo fraudulento = fraudulently.
    * de un modo gradual = incrementally.
    * de un modo habitual = as a matter of routine.
    * de un modo heterogéneo = heterogeneously [heterogenously].
    * de un modo holístico = holistically.
    * de un modo imparcial = impartially.
    * de un modo impreciso = fuzzily.
    * de un modo impresionante = impressively.
    * de un modo impulsivo = impulsively.
    * de un modo incidental = incidentally.
    * de un modo incómodo = awkwardly, cumbrously.
    * de un modo incompetente = inefficiently.
    * de un modo incompleto = incompletely.
    * de un modo inconsistente = vagrantly.
    * de un modo incorrecto = inaccurately.
    * de un modo indiferente = regardless.
    * de un modo inductivo = inductively.
    * de un modo innovador = innovatively.
    * de un modo insolente = defiantly.
    * de un modo insulso = prosaically.
    * de un modo inteligente = intelligently.
    * de un modo interesante = interestingly.
    * de un modo intermitente = in bursts.
    * de un modo lógico = logically.
    * de un modo malsonante = jarringly.
    * de un modo matemático = mathematically.
    * de un modo mecánico = mechanically.
    * de un modo meditabundo = pensively.
    * de un modo molesto = annoyingly.
    * de un modo moralista = sanctimoniously.
    * de un modo muy general = crudely.
    * de un modo muy interesante = most interestingly + Verbo.
    * de un modo nervioso = nervously.
    * de un modo nítido = cleanly.
    * de un modo o de otro = either way.
    * de un modo oportunista = opportunistically.
    * de un modo opresivo = oppressively.
    * de un modo óptico = optically.
    * de un modo optimista = optimistically.
    * de un modo pasivo = passively.
    * de un modo penetrante = piercingly.
    * de un modo pensativo = pensively.
    * de un modo poco constructivo = unconstructively.
    * de un modo poco económico = wastefully.
    * de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.
    * de un modo positivo = positively, constructively.
    * de un modo práctico = practically.
    * de un modo provocador = defiantly.
    * de un modo provocativo = defiantly.
    * de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.
    * de un modo racional = rationally.
    * de un modo rápido = rapidly, overnight, at short notice.
    * de un modo rapsódico = rhapsodically.
    * de un modo raro = freakishly.
    * de un modo regional = regionally.
    * de un modo regular = on a regular basis, on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.
    * de un modo relacionado = connectibly.
    * de un modo remunerado = gainfully.
    * de un modo retribuido = gainfully.
    * de un modo secuencial = step by step.
    * de un modo seguro = securely.
    * de un modo similar = in a similar vein.
    * de un modo simplista = simplistically.
    * de un modo sistemático = systematically.
    * de un modo susceptible = sensitively.
    * de un modo tautológico = tautologically.
    * de un modo temporal = on a temporary basis.
    * de un modo tosco = crudely.
    * de un modo trágico = tragically.
    * de un modo tranquilizador = soothingly, reassuringly.
    * de un modo transparente = seamlessly.
    * de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.
    * de un modo vergonzoso = shamefully.
    * de un modo voluntario = voluntarily.
    * de un nuevo modo = in a new way.
    * dicho de otro modo = in other words, said differently.
    * distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.
    * distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.
    * el mejor modo de = the best way of.
    * el modo como = the way in which.
    * el modo de = the way in which.
    * el modo de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.
    * en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.
    * en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.
    * encontrar el modo de = find + way of/to.
    * encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.
    * encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.
    * encontrar su propio modo de actuar = find + Posesivo + own way.
    * en metálico y de otro modo = in cash and in kind.
    * en modo alguno = by no means.
    * estimar a grosso modo = guesstimate.
    * estudiar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.
    * examinar el modo de = examine + way.
    * extenderse a modo de abanico = fan out.
    * flujo de datos de un modo intermitente = bursty traffic.
    * frase a modo de título = title-like phrase.
    * funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.
    * hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.
    * hacer esto y aquello de un modo relajado = mess about, pootle, piddle around.
    * indizar de modo KWIC = KWIC.
    * información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.
    * ingeniarse el modo de = dream up + ways to.
    * modo de actuar = arrangement, course of action, practice, rationale.
    * modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.
    * modo de andar = gait.
    * modo de aprendizaje = learning style.
    * modo de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.
    * modo de comunicación = communication pathway.
    * modo de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.
    * modo de conseguir Algo = lever.
    * modo de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.
    * modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.
    * modo de introducción de datos = input mode.
    * modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.
    * modo de presentación visual = display device.
    * modo de resaltar = spotlight.
    * modo de vida = way of life.
    * modo de vida tradicional = folklife.
    * modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.
    * no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.
    * no hay modo de que = for the life of me.
    * o de algún otro modo = or otherwise.
    * pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.
    * pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.
    * pero no hubo modo = but no dice.
    * por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.
    * por el modo = by the way.
    * preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.
    * recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.
    * saber de algún modo = know + on some grounds.
    * ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.
    * surgir de un modo confuso = grow + like Topsy.
    * tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.
    * usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].
    * usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).
    * usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).
    * uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.
    * ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.
    * ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.
    * * *
    1)
    a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml)

    a mi modo de ver — to my way of thinking, in my opinion

    modo de empleo — instructions for use, directions

    me lo pidió de muy mal modo — (AmL) she asked me (for it) very rudely

    a mi/tu/su modo — (in) my/your/his (own) way

    a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho; a modo de introducción by way of introduction; de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) (indep) in any case, anyway; ( sin cuidado) anyhow; del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that); de modo que ( así que) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that; ¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?; de modo que se vean desde aquí so that they can be seen from here; de ningún modo no way; de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept; de todos modos anyway, anyhow; en cierto modo in a way; ni modo (AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? - no, ni modo did they get in? - no, no way (colloq); traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good; ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am (colloq); ni modo que te quedes aquí — there's no way you're staying here (colloq)

    2) modos masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl)

    con buenos/malos modos — politely/rudely o impolitely

    3) (Ling) mood
    4) (Mús) mode
    * * *
    = approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, guise, means, mode, way, manner, fashion.

    Ex: During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.

    Ex: In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.
    Ex: In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.
    Ex: The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.
    Ex: Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.
    Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.
    Ex: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.
    Ex: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.
    * actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.
    * actuar de un modo despiadado = play + hardball.
    * actuar de un modo diferente = strike out on + a different path.
    * actuar de un modo implacable = play + hardball.
    * actuar de un modo independiente = go it alone.
    * actuar de un modo intransigente = play + hardball.
    * adverbio de modo = adverb of mode.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.
    * al modo de = a la.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * analizar de un modo imparcial = take + a cool look at.
    * andar de un modo pausado = stroll + at a leisurely pace.
    * artículo a modo de réplica = rebuttal article.
    * así como... de igual modo... = just as... so....
    * avecinarse de un modo amenazador = loom + large on the horizon.
    * buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.
    * como un modo de = as a way of.
    * conocer de algún modo = know + on some grounds.
    * crecer de modo exhuberante = grow + rampant.
    * de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.
    * de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.
    * de algún modo u otro = of some sort.
    * decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.
    * decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.
    * de cualquier modo = however, either way.
    * de diferente modo = differently.
    * de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.
    * de este modo = by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.
    * definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].
    * de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like vein.
    * de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).
    * del mejor modo posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.
    * del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.
    * del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.
    * del otro modo = the other way (a)round.
    * de modo + Adjetivo = on a + Adjetivo + basis.
    * de modo agresivo = aggressively.
    * de modo alarmante = alarmingly.
    * de modo alternativo = alternatively.
    * de modo altivo = superciliously, haughtily.
    * de modo apreciable = to an appreciable extent.
    * de modo caprichoso = capriciously.
    * de modo censurable = reprehensibly.
    * de modo claro = transparently.
    * de modo comercial = on a commercial basis.
    * de modo competitivo = competitively.
    * de modo complementario = complimentarily.
    * de modo conjunto con = in partnership with.
    * de modo considerable = to a considerable extent.
    * de modo convincente = cogently, unconvincingly.
    * de modo decisivo = decisively.
    * de modo desastroso = disastrously.
    * de modo desconcertante = bewilderingly.
    * de modo divertido = funnily.
    * de modo egoísta = selfishly.
    * de modo errático = erratically.
    * de modo especulativo = speculatively.
    * de modo estructurado = in a structured fashion.
    * de modo fácil = with the tip of a hat.
    * de modo gracioso = funnily.
    * de modo gratuito = on a complimentary basis.
    * de modo heurístico = heuristically.
    * de modo humorístico = in a humorous vein.
    * de modo imaginativo = imaginatively.
    * de modo inconfundible = unmistakably.
    * de modo individual = on a case-by-case basis.
    * de modo inequívoco = unambiguously.
    * de modo inesperado = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.
    * de modo informal = informally.
    * de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.
    * de modo insinuante = suggestively.
    * de modo irregular = erratically.
    * de modo irritante = annoyingly.
    * de modo pesimista = gloomily.
    * de modo poco imaginativo = unimaginatively.
    * de modo provocativo = suggestively.
    * de modo que = so.
    * de modo que + poder + oír = within earshot of.
    * de modo raro = funnily.
    * de modo recíproco = reciprocally.
    * de modo reprobatorio = reprovingly, reproachfully.
    * de modos diversos = variously.
    * de modos extraños = funnily.
    * de modo sorprendente = shockingly.
    * de modo tal que = so much so that.
    * demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.
    * de ningún modo = by no means, in no way, on no account, in no sense, by any means, not at all, under no/any circumstances, in any shape or form, for the life of me, not on any account, by no stretch of the imagination.
    * de nuevos modos = in new ways.
    * de otro modo = conversely.
    * de qué modo = by what means.
    * de tal modo que = in such a way that, so.
    * de tal modo que raya en lo ridículo = ridiculously.
    * de tal modo que + Subjuntivo = in such a way as to + Infinitivo.
    * de todos modos = at any rate.
    * de un mod discreto = unobtrusively.
    * de un modo = in a fashion.
    * de un modo absorto = absently.
    * de un modo aburrido y pesado = tediously.
    * de un modo acalorado = hotly.
    * de un modo adecuado = appropriately, fitly.
    * de un modo + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in + Adjetivo + measure, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, on a + Adjetivo + scale, to a + Adjetivo + degree, in a + Adjetivo + vein.
    * de un modo afirmativo = affirmatively.
    * de un modo ahorrativo = thriftily.
    * de un modo aleatorio = at random.
    * de un modo anafórico = anaphorically.
    * de un modo anárquico = anarchically.
    * de un modo anodino = prosaically.
    * de un modo antieconómico = wastefully.
    * de un modo apropiado = fitly, appropriately.
    * de un modo aprovechado = opportunistically.
    * de un modo atractivo = appealingly.
    * de un modo auténtico = authentically.
    * de un modo barato = inexpensively, thriftily.
    * de un modo bochornoso = shamefully.
    * de un modo cansado = wearily.
    * de un modo caro = expensively + Participio.
    * de un modo casual = in a by-the-way fashion.
    * de un modo chirriante = jarringly.
    * de un modo chocante = jarringly.
    * de un modo compacto = compactly.
    * de un modo concluyente = positively.
    * de un modo conservador = conservatively.
    * de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.
    * de un modo constructivo = constructively.
    * de un modo convincente = convincingly, forcibly.
    * de un modo coordinado = synergistically.
    * de un modo crítico = critically.
    * de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.
    * de un modo desconcertado = disconcertedly.
    * de un modo descontrolado = uncontrollably.
    * de un modo desenfadado = playfully.
    * de un modo deshonesto = dishonestly.
    * de un modo desordenado = higgledy-piggledy.
    * de un modo devastador = devastatingly.
    * de un modo diferente = differentially.
    * de un modo discreto = quietly.
    * de un modo disonante = jarringly.
    * de un modo económico = economically, thriftily.
    * de un modo elegante = elegantly.
    * de un modo encantador = charmingly.
    * de un modo engorroso = awkwardly, cumbrously.
    * de un modo equivalente = equivalently.
    * de un modo espectacular = spectacularly.
    * de un modo estrafalario = freakishly.
    * de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.
    * de un modo extraño = freakishly.
    * de un modo fiable = reliably.
    * de un modo flexible = flexibly.
    * de un modo fortuito = haphazardly.
    * de un modo fraudulento = fraudulently.
    * de un modo gradual = incrementally.
    * de un modo habitual = as a matter of routine.
    * de un modo heterogéneo = heterogeneously [heterogenously].
    * de un modo holístico = holistically.
    * de un modo imparcial = impartially.
    * de un modo impreciso = fuzzily.
    * de un modo impresionante = impressively.
    * de un modo impulsivo = impulsively.
    * de un modo incidental = incidentally.
    * de un modo incómodo = awkwardly, cumbrously.
    * de un modo incompetente = inefficiently.
    * de un modo incompleto = incompletely.
    * de un modo inconsistente = vagrantly.
    * de un modo incorrecto = inaccurately.
    * de un modo indiferente = regardless.
    * de un modo inductivo = inductively.
    * de un modo innovador = innovatively.
    * de un modo insolente = defiantly.
    * de un modo insulso = prosaically.
    * de un modo inteligente = intelligently.
    * de un modo interesante = interestingly.
    * de un modo intermitente = in bursts.
    * de un modo lógico = logically.
    * de un modo malsonante = jarringly.
    * de un modo matemático = mathematically.
    * de un modo mecánico = mechanically.
    * de un modo meditabundo = pensively.
    * de un modo molesto = annoyingly.
    * de un modo moralista = sanctimoniously.
    * de un modo muy general = crudely.
    * de un modo muy interesante = most interestingly + Verbo.
    * de un modo nervioso = nervously.
    * de un modo nítido = cleanly.
    * de un modo o de otro = either way.
    * de un modo oportunista = opportunistically.
    * de un modo opresivo = oppressively.
    * de un modo óptico = optically.
    * de un modo optimista = optimistically.
    * de un modo pasivo = passively.
    * de un modo penetrante = piercingly.
    * de un modo pensativo = pensively.
    * de un modo poco constructivo = unconstructively.
    * de un modo poco económico = wastefully.
    * de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.
    * de un modo positivo = positively, constructively.
    * de un modo práctico = practically.
    * de un modo provocador = defiantly.
    * de un modo provocativo = defiantly.
    * de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.
    * de un modo racional = rationally.
    * de un modo rápido = rapidly, overnight, at short notice.
    * de un modo rapsódico = rhapsodically.
    * de un modo raro = freakishly.
    * de un modo regional = regionally.
    * de un modo regular = on a regular basis, on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.
    * de un modo relacionado = connectibly.
    * de un modo remunerado = gainfully.
    * de un modo retribuido = gainfully.
    * de un modo secuencial = step by step.
    * de un modo seguro = securely.
    * de un modo similar = in a similar vein.
    * de un modo simplista = simplistically.
    * de un modo sistemático = systematically.
    * de un modo susceptible = sensitively.
    * de un modo tautológico = tautologically.
    * de un modo temporal = on a temporary basis.
    * de un modo tosco = crudely.
    * de un modo trágico = tragically.
    * de un modo tranquilizador = soothingly, reassuringly.
    * de un modo transparente = seamlessly.
    * de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.
    * de un modo vergonzoso = shamefully.
    * de un modo voluntario = voluntarily.
    * de un nuevo modo = in a new way.
    * dicho de otro modo = in other words, said differently.
    * distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.
    * distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.
    * el mejor modo de = the best way of.
    * el modo como = the way in which.
    * el modo de = the way in which.
    * el modo de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.
    * en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.
    * en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.
    * encontrar el modo de = find + way of/to.
    * encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.
    * encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.
    * encontrar su propio modo de actuar = find + Posesivo + own way.
    * en metálico y de otro modo = in cash and in kind.
    * en modo alguno = by no means.
    * estimar a grosso modo = guesstimate.
    * estudiar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.
    * examinar el modo de = examine + way.
    * extenderse a modo de abanico = fan out.
    * flujo de datos de un modo intermitente = bursty traffic.
    * frase a modo de título = title-like phrase.
    * funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.
    * hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.
    * hacer esto y aquello de un modo relajado = mess about, pootle, piddle around.
    * indizar de modo KWIC = KWIC.
    * información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.
    * ingeniarse el modo de = dream up + ways to.
    * modo de actuar = arrangement, course of action, practice, rationale.
    * modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.
    * modo de andar = gait.
    * modo de aprendizaje = learning style.
    * modo de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.
    * modo de comunicación = communication pathway.
    * modo de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.
    * modo de conseguir Algo = lever.
    * modo de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.
    * modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.
    * modo de introducción de datos = input mode.
    * modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.
    * modo de presentación visual = display device.
    * modo de resaltar = spotlight.
    * modo de vida = way of life.
    * modo de vida tradicional = folklife.
    * modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.
    * no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.
    * no hay modo de que = for the life of me.
    * o de algún otro modo = or otherwise.
    * pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.
    * pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.
    * pero no hubo modo = but no dice.
    * por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.
    * por el modo = by the way.
    * preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.
    * recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.
    * saber de algún modo = know + on some grounds.
    * ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.
    * surgir de un modo confuso = grow + like Topsy.
    * tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.
    * usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].
    * usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).
    * usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).
    * uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.
    * ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.
    * ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.

    * * *
    A
    1 (manera, forma) way, manner ( frml)
    éste no es modo de hacer las cosas this is no way of going about things
    no lo digas de ese modo don't say it like that
    hay que hacerlo del siguiente modo it has to be done in the following manner
    a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking, in my opinion
    ¿qué modo de hablarle a tu abuela es ése? that's no way to speak to your grandmother
    [ S ] modo de empleo instructions for use, directions
    me lo pidió de muy mal modo ( AmL); she asked me (for it) very rudely o in a very rude way
    2 ( en locs):
    a mi/tu/su modo (in) my/your/his (own) way
    hazlo a tu modo do it (in) your (own) way
    le gusta hacer las cosas a su modo he likes to do things his (own) way
    a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho
    a modo de introducción by way of introduction
    de cualquier modo (de todas formas) ( indep) in any case, anyway; (sin cuidado) anyhow, any which way ( AmE colloq), any old how ( BrE colloq)
    del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that)
    de modo que (así que) (+ indic) so;
    (para que) (+ subj) so that
    lo hiciste porque quisiste, de modo que ahora no te quejes you did it because you wanted to, so don't complain now
    ¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?
    colócalos de modo que se vean desde aquí arrange them so that they can be seen from here
    yo no puedo aceptarlo, de ningún modo there is no way I can accept it
    de todos modos anyway, anyhow
    no creo que lo pueda lograr, de todos modos volveré a intentarlo I don't think I can do it, but I'll have another try anyway o anyhow
    en cierto modo in a way
    ni modo ( AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? — no, ni modo, las entradas se habían acabado did they get in? — no, no way o not a chance, it was sold out ( colloq)
    traté de persuadirlo para que fuera pero ni modo I tried to persuade him to go but it was no good
    ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am ( colloq)
    ni modo que ( AmL exc CS): tienes que regresar a tu casa, ni modo que te quedes aquí you have to go home, there's no way you're staying here ( colloq)
    B modos mpl (modales) manners (pl)
    con buenos/malos modos politely/rudely o impolitely
    C ( Ling) mood
    el modo indicativo/subjuntivo the indicative/subjunctive mood
    D ( Mús) mode
    Compuesto:
    modo mayor/menor
    major/minor mode
    E ( Inf) mode
    Compuesto:
    sleep mode
    * * *

     

    modo sustantivo masculino
    1
    a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml);


    del siguiente modo in the following manner;
    a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking, in my opinion;
    no lo digas de ese modo don't say it like that;
    de un modo u otro one way or another;
    su modo de ser the way he is;

    ( on signs) modo de empleo instructions for use, directions;

    b) ( en locs)

    ◊ a mi/tu/su modo (in) my/your/his (own) way;

    de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) ( indep) in any case, anyway;

    ( sin cuidado) anyhow;
    del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that);


    ( para que) so that;

    de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept;
    de todos modos anyway, anyhow;
    en cierto modo in a way;
    ni modo (AmL exc CS fam) no way;
    traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good;
    ni modo que te quedes aquí there's no way you're staying here (colloq)
    2
    ◊ modos sustantivo masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl);

    con buenos/malos modos politely/rudely o impolitely
    modo sustantivo masculino
    1 (forma de hacer) way, manner: habla de un modo extraño, he speaks in a strange way
    2 Ling mode: modo imperativo, imperative mood 3 modos, manners: ¡no vengas aquí con esos malos modos!, don't come around here with those bad manners!
    ' modo' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    A
    - así
    - camino
    - cante
    - canto
    - carácter
    - censurar
    - cocina
    - como quiera
    - comoquiera
    - con
    - conforme
    - de
    - dicha
    - dicho
    - empleo
    - en
    - estilo
    - forma
    - ir
    - gustar
    - habla
    - igualmente
    - inciso
    - indicativa
    - indicativo
    - mirada
    - olla
    - parcial
    - pensión
    - poner
    - proceder
    - radical
    - reconocer
    - replicar
    - risa
    - según
    - sentada
    - sic
    - sistema
    - tal
    - temeraria
    - temerario
    - temperamento
    - tono
    - tres
    - uso
    - ver
    - vía
    - vida
    English:
    abrupt
    - alike
    - allowance
    - aloud
    - anyhow
    - as
    - at
    - captivate
    - casually
    - deliriously
    - depressingly
    - direction
    - dramatically
    - educationally
    - fashion
    - funnily
    - gloomily
    - haphazardly
    - harmlessly
    - illegibly
    - impressively
    - inadequately
    - incompletely
    - incomprehensibly
    - inconclusively
    - inconveniently
    - instruction
    - keenly
    - kind
    - loophole
    - love
    - maddeningly
    - manner
    - mode
    - modus operandi
    - mood
    - mother
    - nowhere
    - observe
    - offhandedly
    - originally
    - ostentatious
    - other
    - outrageous
    - pass round
    - plausibly
    - quizzical
    - ravishingly
    - reassuringly
    - reciprocally
    * * *
    ♦ nm
    1. [manera, forma] way;
    no encuentro el modo de dejar el tabaco whatever I do, I just can't seem to give up smoking;
    ése no es modo de comportarse that's no way to behave;
    ¿has visto el modo en que o [m5] el modo como te mira? have you seen how o the way he's looking at you?;
    esta vez lo haremos a mi modo this time we'll do it my way;
    al modo de in the style of, after the fashion of;
    a modo de as, by way of;
    a mi modo de ver the way I see it;
    de algún modo somehow;
    se le cayó el botón porque lo cosió de cualquier modo the button fell off because he sewed it on carelessly o any old how;
    hazlo de cualquier modo do it however you like;
    no te preocupes, de cualquier modo no pensaba ir don't worry, I wasn't going to go anyway;
    de ese/este modo that/this way;
    del mismo modo similarly, in the same way;
    lo hice del mismo modo que ayer/tú I did it the same way as yesterday/you;
    lo organizaron de modo que acabara antes de las diez they organized it so (that) it finished before ten;
    ¿de modo que no te gusta? so, you don't like it (then)?;
    de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno deberíamos dejarle salir under no circumstances should we let her out;
    de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno quise ofenderte I in no way intended to offend you;
    ¿te he molestado? – de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno did I annoy you? – not at all o by no means;
    ¿quieres que lo invitemos? – ¡de ningún modo! shall we invite him? – no way o certainly not!;
    de otro modo [si no] otherwise;
    de tal modo (que) [tanto] so much (that);
    de todos modos in any case, anyway;
    de todos modos seguiremos en contacto in any case, we'll keep in touch;
    de todos modos, ¿qué es eso que decías de un viaje? anyway, what's that you were saying about going away?;
    de un modo u otro one way or another;
    dicho de otro modo in other words, put another way;
    en cierto modo in a way;
    ¡qué modo de hacer las cosas! that's no way to do things!
    Ling modo de articulación manner of articulation;
    modo de empleo instructions for use;
    modo de pensar way of thinking;
    a mi modo de pensar to my way of thinking;
    modo de ser: [m5] tiene un modo de ser muy agradable she has a very pleasant nature;
    no me gusta su modo de ser I don't like the way he is;
    modo de vida way of life, lifestyle
    2.
    modos [modales] manners;
    buenos/malos modos good/bad manners;
    me contestó de buenos/malos modos she answered politely/rudely
    3. Gram mood;
    modo indicativo/subjuntivo indicative/subjunctive mood;
    en modo indicativo in the indicative (mood)
    4. Informát mode
    modo de edición edit mode;
    modo gráfico graphic mode;
    modo de inserción insert mode
    5. Mús mode
    ♦ ni modo loc adv
    Am salvo RP [de ninguna manera] no way, not a chance;
    ¿llegaremos a tiempo? – ni modo will we get there on time? – no way o not a chance;
    ni modo pues there's nothing we can do about it, then
    * * *
    m
    1 way;
    a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking;
    dicho de otro modo to put it another way;
    de este modo like this;
    modo de ser personality
    2 GRAM mood
    3 MÚS mode
    4
    :
    modos pl manners;
    5
    :
    de modo que so that;
    de ningún modo not at all;
    de otro modo otherwise;
    de tal modo que so much that;
    de cualquier modo anyway, anyhow;
    en cierto modo in a way o sense
    * * *
    modo nm
    1) manera: way, manner, mode
    de un modo u otro: one way or another
    a mi modo de ver: to my way of thinking
    2) : mood (in grammar)
    3) : mode (in music)
    4)
    a modo de : by way of, in the manner of, like
    a modo de ejemplo: by way of example
    5)
    de cualquier modo : in any case, anyway
    6)
    de modo que : so, in such a way that
    7)
    de todos modos : in any case, anyway
    8)
    en cierto modo : in a way, to a certain extent
    * * *
    modo n way

    Spanish-English dictionary > modo

  • 15 moderazione sf

    [moderat'tsjone]
    (vedi vb) moderation; restraint

    usare moderazione — (nel bere, nello spendere) to be moderate

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > moderazione sf

  • 16 umęcz|yć

    pf Ⅰ vt książk. 1. (doprowadzić do śmierci) to martyr, to torture [sb] to death
    - Jezus Chrystus został umęczony przez ludzi i umarł na krzyżu Jesus Christ was martyred by people and died on the cross
    - zginął umęczony w hitlerowskim więzieniu he was tortured to death in a Nazi prison ⇒ męczyć
    2. (wyczerpać) to exhaust, to tire out
    - strasznie mnie umęczył tym swoim gadaniem he exhausted me with that constant chattering of his
    - jest umęczona ciągłym pielęgnowaniem ojca she’s tired out (with) having to take constant care of her father
    - była umęczona ciągłym stresem she was exhausted by continued stress ⇒ męczyć
    Ⅱ umęczyć się książk. to be exhausted a. tired out
    - umęczyłam się sprzątaniem całego domu I’ve cleaned the whole house and now I’m exhausted
    - strasznie się umęczyłam podczas tego wyjazdu that trip has completely worn me out ⇒ męczyć się
    - z umiarem in moderation
    - pij z umiarem, żebyś się znowu nie upił drink in moderation so you don’t get drunk again
    - to ugrupowanie opowiada się za umiarem w każdej dziedzinie życia that group advocates temperance in all spheres of life
    - zupełnie stracił umiar w wydawaniu pieniędzy he’s been spending money without restraint
    - nigdy nie miał a. nie zachowywał umiaru w jedzeniu he never knew when to stop eating

    The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > umęcz|yć

  • 17 morigeratezza

    morigeratezza s.f. moderation, soberness, sobriety: morigeratezza di discorsi, soberness of speech; mangiare e bere con morigeratezza, to eat and drink with moderation.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > morigeratezza

  • 18 moderazione

    sf [moderat'tsjone]
    (vedi vb) moderation; restraint

    usare moderazione — (nel bere, nello spendere) to be moderate

    Nuovo dizionario Italiano-Inglese > moderazione

  • 19 ser sobrio en la bebida

    to drink in moderation

    Spanish-English dictionary > ser sobrio en la bebida

  • 20 discreto

    ( riservato) discreet
    ( abbastanza buono) fairly good
    ( moderato) moderate, fair
    * * *
    discreto agg.
    1 ( riservato) discreet: un ospite discreto, a considerate guest
    2 ( moderato) moderate, reasonable, fair: fare discreto uso di alcolici, to drink in moderation
    3 ( abbastanza buono) fair, fairly good, quite good, reasonable, passable: condizioni discrete, fair terms; vino discreto, fairly good wine; avere un discreto stipendio, to have a reasonable salary; il tempo è stato discreto, the weather was fairly good; godere di salute discreta, to enjoy reasonable (o quite good) health; riscuotere un discreto successo, to be moderately successful // un discreto numero di amici, a good many friends
    4 (mat.) discrete: insieme discreto, discrete set.
    * * *
    [dis'kreto]
    1) (apprezzabile, soddisfacente) [risultato, pasto, vacanza] decent; [numero, somma] fair, respectable
    2) (abbastanza buono, bravo) [film, partita] all right, alright; [attore, nuotatore] respectable
    3) (accettabile) [livello, salario] decent; [conoscenza, qualità] passable
    4) (riservato) [comportamento, persona] discreet, unobtrusive
    5) (moderato, sobrio) [ colore] subtle, quiet; [cravatta, completo] sober
    6) scol. (voto) fair
    7) mat. fis. ling. discrete
    * * *
    discreto
    /dis'kreto/
     1 (apprezzabile, soddisfacente) [risultato, pasto, vacanza] decent; [numero, somma] fair, respectable
     2 (abbastanza buono, bravo) [film, partita] all right, alright; [attore, nuotatore] respectable
     3 (accettabile) [livello, salario] decent; [conoscenza, qualità] passable
     4 (riservato) [comportamento, persona] discreet, unobtrusive
     5 (moderato, sobrio) [ colore] subtle, quiet; [cravatta, completo] sober
     6 scol. (voto) fair
     7 mat. fis. ling. discrete.

    Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > discreto

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