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21 dejar tranquilo
v.to leave alone, to let ride.* * *(v.) = leave + Nombre + undisturbedEx. Aside from providing food and water each day, we left them undisturbed so they could explore their new home on their own.* * *(v.) = leave + Nombre + undisturbedEx: Aside from providing food and water each day, we left them undisturbed so they could explore their new home on their own.
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22 gradualmente
adv.gradually, by degrees.* * *► adverbio1 gradually* * *ADV gradually* * *= gradually, stepwise, little by little, bit by bit.Ex. The indexing changes gradually with time, as the natural language of the documents covered by the index evolves.Ex. Object knowledge progresses stepwise from the object as a whole to its parts, subparts, etc, and can be visualised as an object-specific tree structure.Ex. Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.Ex. I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal.----* acercarse gradualmente (a) = edge (toward(s)).* alejar gradualmente de = wean away from.* apartar gradualmente de = wean away from.* avanzar gradualmente (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).* desaparecer gradualmente = fade into + the sunset.* introducir gradualmente = phase in.* reducir gradualmente = scale down.* separar gradualmente de = wean away from.* * *= gradually, stepwise, little by little, bit by bit.Ex: The indexing changes gradually with time, as the natural language of the documents covered by the index evolves.
Ex: Object knowledge progresses stepwise from the object as a whole to its parts, subparts, etc, and can be visualised as an object-specific tree structure.Ex: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.Ex: I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal.* acercarse gradualmente (a) = edge (toward(s)).* alejar gradualmente de = wean away from.* apartar gradualmente de = wean away from.* avanzar gradualmente (hacia) = edge (toward(s)).* desaparecer gradualmente = fade into + the sunset.* introducir gradualmente = phase in.* reducir gradualmente = scale down.* separar gradualmente de = wean away from.* * *gradually* * *
gradualmente adverbio gradually
' gradualmente' also found in these entries:
English:
degree
- gradually
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23 irse a la cama
to go to bed* * *(v.) = retire + at nightEx. Modern man is beset by many types of noise each day from the time he wakes until he retires at night.* * *(v.) = retire + at nightEx: Modern man is beset by many types of noise each day from the time he wakes until he retires at night.
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24 lavado
m.1 wash, washing.lavado de cerebro brainwashinglavado de estómago stomach pumpinglavado en seco dry-cleaning2 enema, washout, rectal, lavage.3 leachate.4 ablution.past part.past participle of spanish verb: lavar.* * *1 wash————————1→ link=lavar lavar► adjetivo1 washed1 wash\hacerle un lavado de cerebro a alguien to brainwash somebodyhacer un lavado de estómago a alguien to pump somebody's stomach outlavado a mano hand washlavado de cara faceliftlavado de cerebro brainwashinglavado en seco dry-cleaning* * *noun m.wash, cleaning* * *SM1) [de ropa, vehículo] wash, washingle di dos lavados al jersey — I gave the jumper two washes, I washed the jumper twice
la furgoneta quedará como nueva después de un buen lavado — the van will look like new after a good wash
2) (Med)lavado de estómago, lavado gástrico, le hicieron un lavado de estómago — he had his stomach pumped
3) (fig)* * *I- da adjetivoa) <ropa/manos> washedb) (RPl fam) < color> ( descolorido) washed-out; ( muy claro) light; < persona> paleII1)b) (ropa, tanda) wash2) (AmL) ( de dinero) laundering* * *= washing, wash-off, washed-out, lavage, wash, rinse.Ex. We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.Ex. The wash-off of solid waste into the drainage systems of urban areas seriously interferes with aquatic life in the receiving streams, rivers, lakes and oceans.Ex. When you get the wrong combination you get washed-out colors and bad blacks.Ex. An enema is lavage of the rectum or distal colon.Ex. Year without a wash leads to divorce court.Ex. It's best after use to just use regular washing up liquid and water, giving it a good rinse and drying promptly.----* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* disolvente para el lavado = wash solvent.* hacerle a Alguien un lavado de cerebro = brainwash.* lavado a presión = pressure wash, jet wash.* lavado de cabello = shampooing.* lavado de coches = car wash.* lavado de la ropa = laundering.* lavado del intestino = bowel prep.* lavado de pelo = shampooing.* lavado de platos = dishwashing.* lavado intestinal = bowel prep.* lavado manual a presión = jet wash.* túnel de lavado = drive-through car wash.* * *I- da adjetivoa) <ropa/manos> washedb) (RPl fam) < color> ( descolorido) washed-out; ( muy claro) light; < persona> paleII1)b) (ropa, tanda) wash2) (AmL) ( de dinero) laundering* * *= washing, wash-off, washed-out, lavage, wash, rinse.Ex: We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.
Ex: The wash-off of solid waste into the drainage systems of urban areas seriously interferes with aquatic life in the receiving streams, rivers, lakes and oceans.Ex: When you get the wrong combination you get washed-out colors and bad blacks.Ex: An enema is lavage of the rectum or distal colon.Ex: Year without a wash leads to divorce court.Ex: It's best after use to just use regular washing up liquid and water, giving it a good rinse and drying promptly.* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* disolvente para el lavado = wash solvent.* hacerle a Alguien un lavado de cerebro = brainwash.* lavado a presión = pressure wash, jet wash.* lavado de cabello = shampooing.* lavado de coches = car wash.* lavado de la ropa = laundering.* lavado del intestino = bowel prep.* lavado de pelo = shampooing.* lavado de platos = dishwashing.* lavado intestinal = bowel prep.* lavado manual a presión = jet wash.* túnel de lavado = drive-through car wash.* * *1 ‹ropa/manos› washedA1 (de ropa) wash, washing; (de un coche) washpara el lavado de la ropa delicada for washing delicate articleslavado en seco dry cleaninglavado a mano handwashinghacerse el lavado del gato ( fam); to have a quick wash2 (ropa, tanda) washun lavado de ropa oscura a dark washtenía ropa para varios lavados I had several washes to doCompuestos:carwashbrainwashingte han hecho un lavado de cerebro you've been brainwashed( AmL) money launderingle hicieron un lavado de estómago they pumped his stomach outB (enema) enema* * *
Del verbo lavar: ( conjugate lavar)
lavado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
lavado
lavar
lavado 1◊ -da adjetivo
( muy claro) light;
‹ persona› pale
lavado 2 sustantivo masculino
1
( de coche) wash;
hacerle un lavado de cerebro a algn to brainwash sb;
le hicieron un lavado de estómago they pumped his stomach out
2 (AmL) ( de dinero) laundering
lavar ( conjugate lavar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ropa/coche› to wash;
‹ suelo› to mop;
‹fruta/verdura› to wash;◊ hay que lavadolo en seco/a mano it has to be dry-cleaned/hand-washed
2 (AmL) ‹ dinero› to launder
verbo intransitivo
b) ( en peluquería):
lavarse verbo pronominal
‹cara/manos› to wash;
‹ dientes› to clean, brush;
lavadose el pelo or la cabeza to wash one's hair
lavado sustantivo masculino
1 wash, washing
lavado en seco, dry-cleaning
Med lavado de estómago, stomach-pumping
fig (de la imagen) lavado de cara, clean-up
lavado de cerebro, brainwashing
lavar verbo transitivo to wash
lavar en seco, to dry-clean
' lavado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
etílica
- etílico
- fregado
- colada
- comedura de coco
- peinado
- túnel
English:
brainwashing
- car wash
- drive-through
- pump
- stonewashed
- wash
- washing
- brain
- car
- washed-out
* * *lavado, -a♦ adj1. [color] faded2. RP [persona] pale♦ nm1. [de manos, ropa] wash;dar un lavado a algo to give sth a wash, to wash sth;un simple lavado de manos puede prevenir el contagio you can avoid infection simply by washing your hands;yo me encargo del lavado de los platos I'll do the dishes, Br I'll do the washing-up;con un buen lavado quedará como nuevo all it needs is a good wash and it'll be as good as new;lavado y engrase [en garaje] car wash and lubrication;lavado y planchado [en tintorería] washing and pressingFig lavado de cara face-lift;lavado de cerebro brainwashing;hacer un lavado de cerebro a alguien to brainwash sb;lavado de coches car wash;lavado de estómago stomach pumping;le hicieron un lavado de estómago she had her stomach pumped;lavado de imagen makeover;lavado en seco dry-cleaning2. [de dinero, capitales] laundering* * *m wash;de fácil lavado easy wash* * *lavado nm1) : laundry, wash2) : launderinglavado de dinero: money laundering* * * -
25 lavar
v.1 to wash.lavar a mano to hand-wash, to wash by handlavar y marcar shampoo and setlavar en seco to dry-cleanElla lava el auto She washes the car.2 to clear.3 to get things clean (detergente).4 to do the washing (hacer la colada).5 to erode, to wash out, to wear away.La lluvia lava la tierra The rain erodes the soil.6 to launder, to wash.Ella lava la ropa She launders the clothes.* * *1 (ropa, cuerpo, etc) to wash■ ¿me has lavado los calcetines? have you washed my socks?2 (platos) to wash up3 figurado (conciencia, honor) to clean1 to wash oneself, have a wash\lavar a mano to hand-washlavar en seco to dry-cleanlavar los platos to wash the dishes, GB do the washing-up, wash up* * *verbto wash, clean* * *1. VT1) (=limpiar) to washlavar los platos — to wash the dishes, do the washing up
2) [+ dinero] to launder3) [+ honor, ofensa, pecado] to wash away4) (Min) to wash2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <ropa/coche> to wash; < suelo> to mop; <fruta/verdura> to wash2) (AmL) < dinero> to launder2.lavar via) ( lavar ropa) to do the laundry o (BrE) washingb) ( en peluquería)3.lavarse v prona) (refl) to have a wash; <cara/manos> to wash; < dientes> to clean, brushlavarse el pelo or la cabeza — to wash one's hair
b) (Col fam) ( empaparse) to get soaked* * *= wash, bathe, launder, wash out, wash + Nombre + up, rinse off.Ex. After disinfection the object should be thoroughly washed with tap and distilled water.Ex. We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.Ex. This study compares the costs of purchasing and laundering diapers either at home or laundromat with the cost of purchasing disposable diapers.Ex. They turned the boat over and washed it out but then Brad couldn't get back in the boat because he was too weak.Ex. They scraped the sinew, washed it up, dried it up, and then they split it.Ex. The only thing that rinsing off baby carrots will do is remove any dirt that might be on the surface -- it won't wash away any bacteria.----* lavar con agua = rinse off.* lavar con agua abudante = sluice.* lavar con champú = shampoo.* lavar el coche = wash + car.* lavar la cara = spin-doctor.* lavar la ropa = wash + clothes.* lavarle el cerebro a Alguien = brainwash.* lavar los platos = wash + dishes, washing up, do + the washing-up.* lavar(se) con una esponja = sponge.* lavarse el pelo = shampoo + Posesivo + hair, wash + Posesive + hair.* lavarse el pelo con champú = shampoo + Posesivo + hair.* lavarse la cabeza = wash + Posesive + hair, shampoo + Posesivo + hair.* lavarse la cara = wash + Posesivo + face.* paño para lavarse la cara = washcloth, facecloth, face flannel, washrag.* que se puede lavar con lejía = bleachable.* sin lavar = unwashed.* tabla de lavar = washboard.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <ropa/coche> to wash; < suelo> to mop; <fruta/verdura> to wash2) (AmL) < dinero> to launder2.lavar via) ( lavar ropa) to do the laundry o (BrE) washingb) ( en peluquería)3.lavarse v prona) (refl) to have a wash; <cara/manos> to wash; < dientes> to clean, brushlavarse el pelo or la cabeza — to wash one's hair
b) (Col fam) ( empaparse) to get soaked* * *= wash, bathe, launder, wash out, wash + Nombre + up, rinse off.Ex: After disinfection the object should be thoroughly washed with tap and distilled water.
Ex: We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.Ex: This study compares the costs of purchasing and laundering diapers either at home or laundromat with the cost of purchasing disposable diapers.Ex: They turned the boat over and washed it out but then Brad couldn't get back in the boat because he was too weak.Ex: They scraped the sinew, washed it up, dried it up, and then they split it.Ex: The only thing that rinsing off baby carrots will do is remove any dirt that might be on the surface -- it won't wash away any bacteria.* lavar con agua = rinse off.* lavar con agua abudante = sluice.* lavar con champú = shampoo.* lavar el coche = wash + car.* lavar la cara = spin-doctor.* lavar la ropa = wash + clothes.* lavarle el cerebro a Alguien = brainwash.* lavar los platos = wash + dishes, washing up, do + the washing-up.* lavar(se) con una esponja = sponge.* lavarse el pelo = shampoo + Posesivo + hair, wash + Posesive + hair.* lavarse el pelo con champú = shampoo + Posesivo + hair.* lavarse la cabeza = wash + Posesive + hair, shampoo + Posesivo + hair.* lavarse la cara = wash + Posesivo + face.* paño para lavarse la cara = washcloth, facecloth, face flannel, washrag.* que se puede lavar con lejía = bleachable.* sin lavar = unwashed.* tabla de lavar = washboard.* * *lavar [A1 ]vtA ‹ropa/coche› to wash; ‹suelo› to mop, wash; ‹platos› to wash, wash up ( BrE); ‹fruta/verdura› to washlávalo a mano wash it by handhay que lavarlo en seco it has to be dry-cleanedpantalón vaquero lavado a la piedra stonewashed jeans¿me lavas el pelo? will you wash my hair?B ( AmL) ‹dinero› to launder■ lavarvi1 (lavar ropa) to do the laundry o ( BrE) washing2(en peluquería): lavar y marcar to shampoo and set■ lavarse1 ( refl) to have a wash; ‹cara/manos› to wash; ‹dientes› to clean, brushtengo que lavarme el pelo or la cabeza I have to wash my hair* * *
lavar ( conjugate lavar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ropa/coche› to wash;
‹ suelo› to mop;
‹fruta/verdura› to wash;◊ hay que lavarlo en seco/a mano it has to be dry-cleaned/hand-washed
2 (AmL) ‹ dinero› to launder
verbo intransitivo
b) ( en peluquería):
lavarse verbo pronominal
‹cara/manos› to wash;
‹ dientes› to clean, brush;
lavarse el pelo or la cabeza to wash one's hair
lavar verbo transitivo to wash
lavar en seco, to dry-clean
' lavar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
marcar
- remangar
- remangarse
- fregadero
- fregar
- lavadero
- máquina
- plato
- traste
English:
bathe
- bowl
- clean
- dish
- dishwasherproof
- hose
- launder
- shampoo
- sponge
- utility room
- wash
- wash down
- washing
- washing powder
- do
- drip
- hand
- laundry
- machine
- pan
- rinse
- swab
- swill
- utility
* * *♦ vt1. [limpiar] [ropa, coche] to wash;lavar los platos to do the dishes, Br to do the washing-up;lavar a mano to hand-wash, to wash by hand;lavar en seco to dry-clean;lavado a la piedra [vaquero] stonewashed;RPlavar el mate to spoil the maté [by brewing it incorrectly];lavarle el cerebro a alguien to brainwash sb2. [dinero] to launder3. [honor] to clear;[ofensa] to make up for♦ vi1. [detergente] to get things clean2. [hacer la colada] to do the washing3. [tejido] to wash;esta chaqueta lava muy bien this jacket washes very well4.lavar y marcar [en peluquería] to shampoo and set* * *I v/t wash;lavar los platos wash the dishes, Br do the washing-up;lavar la ropa do the laundry, Br tb do the washing;lavar en seco dry clean* * *lavar vt1) : to wash, to clean2) : to launder (money)3)lavar en seco : to dry-clean* * *lavar vb to wash¡lávate! get washed! / have a wash! -
26 llamar la atención
to attract attention■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniform* * ** * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex. A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex. Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex. Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex. Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex. For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex. As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex. Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex. He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex. In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex. Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex. Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex. Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex. Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex. Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex. With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.* * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex: Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex: As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex: He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex: In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex: Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex: Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home. -
27 llevar en autobús
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28 luz ultravioleta
f.ultraviolet light, black light.* * *(n.) = UV lightEx. In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day.* * *(n.) = UV lightEx: In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day.
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29 lámpara de rayos ultravioleta
(n.) = ultraviolet lamp, sun lamp, UV lampEx. Scientific equipment for the examination of rare books, manuscripts, and documents include the atomic particle accelerator; electron microscopy; photographic cameras, and ultraviolet lamps.Ex. There's no safe way to get a tan -- just like the sun, tanning beds and sun lamps release ultraviolet (UV) rays that trigger the tanning process in the skin.Ex. In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day.* * *(n.) = ultraviolet lamp, sun lamp, UV lampEx: Scientific equipment for the examination of rare books, manuscripts, and documents include the atomic particle accelerator; electron microscopy; photographic cameras, and ultraviolet lamps.
Ex: There's no safe way to get a tan -- just like the sun, tanning beds and sun lamps release ultraviolet (UV) rays that trigger the tanning process in the skin.Ex: In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day. -
30 mano de hierro
(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx. Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.Ex. The government will crush foreign elements trying to disrupt peace in the country with an iron hand.* * *(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx: Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.
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31 mano dura
f.firm hand, firmness, governing hand, iron hand.* * *a firm hand* * *(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx. Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.Ex. The government will crush foreign elements trying to disrupt peace in the country with an iron hand.* * *(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx: Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.
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32 necesidad corporal
f.bodily need.* * *Ex. We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.* * *Ex: We also spend a certain amount of time each day dealing with our bodily functions, bathing, washing, brushing our teeth and so on.
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33 no tocar
intj.hands off, look but don't touch.* * *(v.) = hands off, leave + Nombre + alone, leave + Nombre + undisturbedEx. She brandishes a ' Hands Off' sign whenever that topic is brought up.Ex. Like the bear who could take it or could leave it alone, we may find that if we lean over too far backwards we might as well fall flat on our face.Ex. Aside from providing food and water each day, we left them undisturbed so they could explore their new home on their own.* * *(v.) = hands off, leave + Nombre + alone, leave + Nombre + undisturbedEx: She brandishes a ' Hands Off' sign whenever that topic is brought up.
Ex: Like the bear who could take it or could leave it alone, we may find that if we lean over too far backwards we might as well fall flat on our face.Ex: Aside from providing food and water each day, we left them undisturbed so they could explore their new home on their own. -
34 período de vacaciones
(n.) = vacation periodEx. Vacations periods are indicated by entering each day the library is closed.* * *(n.) = vacation periodEx: Vacations periods are indicated by entering each day the library is closed.
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35 poco a poco
slowly, gradually, bit by bit* * ** * *= gradually, piecemeal, slowly, incrementally, at a snail's pace, little by little, bit by bitEx. The indexing changes gradually with time, as the natural language of the documents covered by the index evolves.Ex. The current practice of promotion and projection of public library services tends to be amateurish, piecemeal, unsustained and difficult to evaluate.Ex. However, lengthy and complex consultative committees can hinder revision, and make for a slowly changing scheme.Ex. These changes occurring incrementally reflected the growing complexity of chemical methodology.Ex. For our small academic center, we're trying to do something for free, and muddling along at a snail's pace.Ex. Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.Ex. I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal.* * *= gradually, piecemeal, slowly, incrementally, at a snail's pace, little by little, bit by bitEx: The indexing changes gradually with time, as the natural language of the documents covered by the index evolves.
Ex: The current practice of promotion and projection of public library services tends to be amateurish, piecemeal, unsustained and difficult to evaluate.Ex: However, lengthy and complex consultative committees can hinder revision, and make for a slowly changing scheme.Ex: These changes occurring incrementally reflected the growing complexity of chemical methodology.Ex: For our small academic center, we're trying to do something for free, and muddling along at a snail's pace.Ex: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.Ex: I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal. -
36 poquito a poco
Ex. Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.* * *Ex: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.
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Ex. Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.* * *Ex: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.
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(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx. Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.Ex. The government will crush foreign elements trying to disrupt peace in the country with an iron hand.* * *(n.) = iron fist, iron handEx: Each day brings new evidence of the iron-fist brutality that is stalking the country in the aftermath of the presidential election.
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(v.) = retire + at nightEx. Modern man is beset by many types of noise each day from the time he wakes until he retires at night.* * *(v.) = retire + at nightEx: Modern man is beset by many types of noise each day from the time he wakes until he retires at night.
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m.terrarium.* * *SM terrarium* * *= terrarium.Ex. In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day.* * *= terrarium.Ex: In terrariums, UV lamps are used so that plants and animals, especially reptiles, get enough of the required UV light they may need each day.
* * *terrarium* * *terrario, terrarium nmterrarium* * *m terrarium
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