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  • 41 угол (геометрический)


    angle
    - (кабины, панели) — corner
    указатель установлен в верхнeм левом углу приборной доски. — the indicator is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel.
    - (при определении географических и навигационных параметров) — angle, angular distance
    - (эл. сигнал, соответствующий угловой величине) — angular information the angular information is supplied to the stator windinq.
    - азимута (e)azimuth
    -, азимутальный (в полярных координатах) — azimuth angle
    угловая величина, отсчитываемая по часовой или против часовой стрелки от северного или южного направления от о град, до 90 или 180 град. — measured from 0о at the north or south reference direction clockwise or counterclockwise through 90о or 180о.
    -, азимутальный (курс) — azimuth
    - азимутальный (гироппатфор'мы), отсчитываемый от местного географического меридиана — stable platform azimuth angle measured from local geographic meridian
    - азимутальный, направленно' гo луча антенны — azimuth angle of antenna beams
    - атаки (а) — angle of attack (alpha, aat)
    угол, заключенный между линией отсчета, жестко связанной с планером (крылом) самолета и направлением движения ла. — the angle between a referелее line fixed with respect to an airframe and a lipe in the direction of the aircraft.
    лампа сигнализации выключенного обогрева автомата угпа атаки. (ауасп обогр. выкл.) — alpha off light
    - атаки (англ. термин) — angle of incidence (british usage)
    - атаки, индуктивный — induced angle of attack
    составная часть любого текущего угла атаки, превышающая эффективный угол атаки. — а part of any given angle of attack over and above the effective angle of attack.
    - атаки крыла (профиля)wing angle оf attack
    угол, заключенный между хордой профиля и направлением набегающего потока воздуха (рис.135). — the angle between the chord line of the wing (airfoil) and the relative airflow.
    - атаки, большой — high angle of attack
    - атаки, вызывающий срабатывание системы предотвращения сваливания (выхода на критический угол атаки) — stall barrier actuation angle of attack. the system suppresses the stall warning and barrier асtuation angles of attack to prevent stall overshoot.
    - атаки, докритический — pre-stall(ing) angle of attack
    - атаки, закритический — angle of attack beyond stall
    - атаки, критический, — angle of sfall, stalling angle, stall
    угол атаки, соответствующий максимальному значению коэффициента подъемной силы. — the angle of attack correspending to the maximum lift coefficient.
    - атаки, местный — local angle of attack
    - атаки нулевой подъемной силыzero lift angle of attack
    - атаки, отрицательный — negative angle of attack
    - атаки, положительный — positive angle of attack
    - атаки, средний — medium angle of attack
    - атаки, текущий (a тем) — present angle of attack
    - атаки, эффективный — effective angle of attack
    -, боевой магнитный путевой (бмпу) — run-in magnetic track angle /course/
    - бокового скольженияangle of sideslip
    - ветра (ув)wind angle (u)
    угол, заключенный между вектором путевой скорости и вектором ветра (рис. 124). — the angle between the true course and the direction from which the wind is blowing, measured from the true course toward the right or left, from 0 to 180°.
    - ветра, курсовой — wind angle
    - взмахаflapping angle
    острый угол, образованный продольной осью лопасти неcyщeгo винта вертолета и плоскостью вращения втулки винта при повороте лопасти относительно горизонтальногo шарнира. — the difference between the coning angle and the instantaneous angle of the span axis of a blade of a rotary wing system relative to the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    - видимости аэронавигационного огня (ано) (рис. 97) — navigation light dihedral angle
    - видимости левого ано (угол "л") — navigation light dihedral angle l (left)
    - видимости правого ано (угол "п") — navigation light dihedral angle r (riqht)
    - видимости хвостового ано (угол "x") — navigation light dihedral angle a (aft)
    - визирования — sight angle, angle of sight
    - возвышения — angle of elevation, elevation
    угол в вертикальной плоскости между горизонталью и наклонной линией от наблюдателя до объекта (рис. 129). — the angle in a vertical plane between the local horizontal and ascending line, as from an observer to an object.
    - волнового конусаmach angle

    the angle between a mach line and the direction of movement of undisturbed flow.
    - вращенияangle of rotation
    - выставки телеблока — telescope /telescopic/ - sensor alignment angle
    - гироппатформы, азимутапьный (инерциальной системы) — stable platform azimuth
    - глиссадыglide slope angle
    угол в вертикальной плоскости между глиссадой и горизонталью (рис. 120). — angle in vertical plane between the glide slope and the horizontal.
    -, гринвичский часовой — greenwich hour angle (gha)
    угол к западу от астрономического гринвичского меридиана. — angular distance west of the greenwich celestial meridian.
    - датчика (угла) гироскопаgyro-pickoff angle
    -, двугранный (ано) — dihedral angle
    - действия (см. видимости) — navigation light dihedral angle
    -, заданный путевой (зпу) (рис. 124) — desired track angle (dsrtk) (dtk)
    - заклинения (установки несущей поверхности) — angle of setting, rigging angle of incidence
    фиксированный угол между плоскостью хорды крыла (стабилизатора) и продольной осью самолета (осью тяги) при горизонтальном положении самолета (рис. 135). — а fixed angle between the plane of the wing chord and the line of thrust or any other longitudinal line which is level when the fuselage is level longitudinally.
    - заклинения горизонтального оперенияangle of stabilizer setting
    острый угоп между продольной осью самолета и хордой (горизонтального) стабилизатора. угол является положительным при превышении передней кромки стабилизатора над задней. — the acute angle between the line of thrust of an airplane and the chord of the stabillzer. the angle is positive when the leading edge is higher than the trailing edge.
    - заклинения крылаangle of wing setting
    острый угол между плоскостью хорды крыла и продольной осью самолета. угол является положительным при превышении передней кромки крыла над задней. — the acute angle between the plane of the wing chord and the longitudinal axis of the airplane. the angle is positive when the leading edge is higher than the trailing edge.
    - заклинения крыла у корняangle of wing setting at root
    - заклинения крыльев (биплана)decalaqe
    разность между углами установки верхнего и нижнего крыльев. острый угол между линиями хорд крыльев в плоскости, параллельной плоскости симметрии самолета. — a difference in the angles of setting of the wings of a biplane. the decalage is measured by the acute angle between tfle chords in a plane parallel to the plane of symmetry.
    - застоя (картушки компаса)angular friction error (of compass card)
    - затенения (огня), телесный — solid angle of obstructed (light) visibility
    - зренияangle of view
    -, исходный путевой — initial departure track angle
    - кабиныcorner ot cabin
    - картыdrivation

    the angle between the grid datum and the magnetic meridian.
    - карты (в автоматическом навигационном планшете) — map /chart/ angle (ca)
    задатчик ук устанавливается на заданный пеленг в каждой точке разворота. если дм (магн, склонение) = +8о то ум = 352о, если дм = -5о, то ук = 5о ук = мпу главной ортодромии — the map or chart angle selector is set to the appropriate bearing at each turning point.
    - конусности (лопасти несущего винта)coning angle
    угол между продольной осью лопасти и плоскостью круга ометаемого законцовкой винта. — the angle between the longitudinal axis of а blade and the tip-path plane.
    - крена (у) — angle of roll, bank (angle)
    угол между поперечной осью самолета и горизонтальной плоскостью. угол считается положительным при правом крене (рис. 135). — the angle between the lateral axis and a horizontal plane. the angle of roll is considered positive if the roll is to starboard.
    - крена, командный — commanded bank angle
    - крена при (для) выходе (выхода) на заданный курсroll steering bank angle (for smooth roll out on the selected heading)
    - крена, текущий — present angle of roll, present bank
    - крыла, установочный (рис. 135). — angle of wing setting
    - курса (путевой угол)track angle
    - курса (самолета, ч) — heading (ч)
    - курса (инерциальной системы)azimuth
    - курсовой (кур)relative bearing (rb)
    автоматический радиокомnac определяет курсовой угол радиостанции, а в сочетанин с компасом или курсовой системой - пеленг радиостанции, как сумму курса и курсового угла (рис. 127). — angle measurement in navigation, measured from the heading of an aircraft, as relative bearing.
    -, курсовой (на экране рлс) — azimuth (relative to aircraft)

    the indicator display shows targets in terms of range and azimuth relative to aircraft.
    - лопасти (возд. винта) — blade angle
    угол между нижней поверхностью части лопасти винта и плоскостью вращения, — the angle between the lower surface of an element of a propeller and plane of rotation.
    - маневра (курс, крен, тангаж) — attitude change angle
    - махаmach angle
    -, местный часовой — local hour angle (lha)
    - набора высотыangle of climb
    угол между линией траектории полета набирающего высоту ла и горизонталью. — the angle between the flight path оf а climbing aircraft and local horizontal.
    - наведения антенны (радиоастрономическсго корректора)antenna pointing angle
    - наведения астрокорректораstar tracker pointing angle

    inertial navigation system provides an accurate azimuth and vertical reference for measurement of the star tracker pointing angles.
    - наведения астротелескопа (телеблока)star-telescope pointing angle
    - наклона (подвижных элементов. напр., автомата перекоса) — tilt angle
    - наклона скачка уплотненияshock wave angle
    - наклона траектории полетаflight path angle
    угол между горизонталью и касательной к данной точке траектории. — the angle between the horizontal and а tangent to the flightpath at a point.
    - "ножниц" (рассогласования) закрылков — flaps asymmetry /disagreement/ angle
    - "ножниц" (рассогласования) стабилизатора — 'stabilizer (halves) asymmetry /disagreement/ angle
    - образованный с... (между) — angle formed with... (between)
    - обратной стреловидности (крыла)sweepforward angle
    - опережения зажиганияignition advance angle
    - ортодромии, путевой (пуо) — great circle track angle
    - отворота, расчетный (при заходе на посадку) — estimated turn angle (eta)
    - отклонения (от направления)angle of deviation
    - отклонения (поверхности управления) — angle of deflection, (control surface) angle
    - отклонения закрылка (закрылков)flap setting
    - отклонения закрылков, взлетный — flap takeoff setting
    - отклонения закрылков для захода на посадкуflap approach setting
    - отклонения закрылков, посадочный — flap landing setting
    - отклонения поверхности управленияcontrol surface angle
    угол между хордой поверхности управления и хордой несущей (или стабилизирующей) поверхности (крыло, киль, стабилизатор). — control surface angle is an angle between the chord of control surface and the chord of the corresponding fixed surface.
    - отклонения руля высотыelevator angle
    - отклонения руля направленияrudder angle
    - отклонения ручки (управления) — control stick displacement /deflection/ angle
    - отклонения скачка уплотненияshock wave deflection angle
    - отклонения (переставного) стабилизатораhorizontal stabilizer (adjustable) setting
    - отклонения элеронаaileron angle
    - отрицательной стреловидностиsweepforward angle
    - отсекаcorner of compartment
    - отсчета радиокомпаса (орк) — indicated /observed/ bearing (of radio station)
    угол разворота рамочной антенны, отличающийся от курсового угла радиостанции (кур) в результате искажения общего электромагнитного поля металлическими частями самолета (т.е. наличием радиодевиации) (рис. 86). — bearing correction is true radio bearing minus indicated (or observed) radio bearing. plot bearing corrections against observed radio bearings.
    -, отсчитываемый от... — angle measured from...
    -, отсчитываемый (по часавой стрелке) от северного направления географическоro меридиана — angle measured (clockwise) from north reference direction of geographical meridian.
    - пересечения курса (луча на маяк) — (localizer) course /radial/ intersection angle
    - пикированияangle of dive
    - планированияgliding angle
    угол между горизонтом и глиссадой самолета (рис. 135). — the angle between the horizontal and the glide path of an aircraft.
    - (гиро) платформы, азимутальный — platform azimuth
    - поворота валаshaft angle
    - поворота переднего колеса (колес)nose wheel steering angle
    система управления передним колесом шасси обеспечивает угол поворота колec(a) ё45о. — the steering system gives the nose wheel steering angles up to plus or minus 45 deg.
    - поворота рамы (гироскопа)rotation angle (of gimbal)

    the rotation angle of the gimbal about the output axis.
    -, подаваемый на индикацию (прибор, счетчик) — angular information supplied to be displayed on (indicator, counter, etc.)
    - положенияposition angle
    - поперечного "v", отрицательный (рис. 136) — anhedral (angle)
    - поперечного "v" по линии носков, положительный (по передней кромке) — dihedral at leading edge (le)
    - поперечного "v", положительный — dihedral angle
    острый угол между перпендикуляром к плоскости симметрии самолета и продольной осью крыла в плоскости, перпендикулярной продольной оси самолета (рис. 136). — the acute angle between а line perpendicular to the plane of symmetry and the projection of the wing axis on а plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airplane.
    - поправки на ветерwind correction angle (wca)

    the stronger the wind, the greater the wca.
    -, посадочный (самолета) — landing angle
    - прицеливания — sighting /aiming/ angle
    - проема (напр., аварийного выхода) — opening corner
    -, промежуточный (шага винта) — (normal) flight low pitch (angle)
    - пространственного положения (ла)attitude angle
    - путевой (пу) — track angle (тк), course angle) (crs)
    угол, заключенный между северным направлением меридиана и вектором путевой скорости (линии пути), т.е. направлением движения самолета относительно земной поверхности (рис.124). — а direction of intended movement given as an angle from some reference direction, ordinarily given as a measurement clockwise from the true north or the magnetic north in degrees.
    -, путевой, боевой (бпу) — run-in /attack/ track angle
    -, путевой, боевой, магнитный (бмпу) — magnetic run-in /attack/ track angle
    -, путевой, заданный (зпу) (рис.124) — desired track angle (dsrtk, dtk)
    -, путевой, заданный магнитный (змпу) — desired magnetic track angle (dsrmtk, dmtk)
    -, путевой истинный (рис.124). — true track angle, true track, true tk
    -, путевой, исходный — initial departure track angle
    -, путевой магнитный (мну) — magnetic track angle (mtk)
    -, путевой, ортодромии (пуо) — great circle track angle
    отсчитывается от сев. направления географического меридиана через точку мс до положения направления оси у по часовой стрелке.
    -, путевой, при безветрии (при нулевом ветре) — zero-wind track angle
    -, путевой, текущий (тпу) — present track angle
    -, путевой, условный (рис.124). — grid track angle, grid track, rid tk
    -, путевой, фактический — (actual) track angle (tk)
    -, путевой, фактический магнитный (фмпу) — actual magnetic track angle
    -, путевой, штилевой — zero wind track angle
    - радиостанции, курсовой (кур) — relative bearing of radio station (rb)
    угол между направлением продольной оси самолета и направлением на наземную радиостанцию, отсчитывается по часовой стрелке от о до 360 град (рис. 127). — the bearing of a radio station or object relative to the heading of an airplane.
    - разворотаangle of turn
    - разворота переднего колеса (колес)nose wheel steering angle
    - распыла (топлива в форсунке)(fuel) spray pattern
    - рассогласованияerror angle
    - рассогласования закрылков — flaps asymmetry /disagreement/ angle
    - рассогласования по крену (курсу, тангажу) (в сельсинной передаче) — bank (azimuth, pitch) synchro error angle
    - рассогласования предкрылков — (le) slats disagreement /asymmetry/ angle
    - рыскания (ч)angle of yaw
    угол между продольной осью самолета и заданным направлением полета. угол считается положительным, если передний конец продольной оси самолета отклоняется вправо (рис.135). — the angle, as seen from above, between the longitudinal axis of an aircraft and a chosen reference direction. this angle is positive when the forward part of the longitudinal axis is directed to starboard.
    - сближения (схождения) меридиановearth convergency angle
    - свеса (лопасти несущего винта)droop angle
    - скоса потока вверхangle of upwash
    - скоса потока внизangle of downwash
    - сниженияangle of descent
    угол между направлением траектории снижающегося самолета и горизонтом, — the angle between the flight path of a descending aircraft and the local horizontal.
    - сноса (ус)drift angle (da)
    угол, заключенный между вектором воздушной скорости и вектором путевой скорости. если впс располагается правее ввс, углу сноса приписывается (+), если левee, тo (-) (рис. 124). — the horizontal angle between the longitudinal axis of an aircraft and its path relative to the ground, i.e. any angular difference existing between the heading and course (or track).
    - сноса от измерителя дисс (доплеровского измерителя сноса и путевой скорости) — doppler drift angle (dad)
    - солнца, гринвичский часовой — greenwich hour angle of sun (sun gha)
    - срабатывания сигнализацииwarning aetuation angle
    - срабатывания сигнализации критического угла атакиwarning actuation angle of stall
    - срабатывания системы предупреждения выхода на критический угол атакиstall barrier actuation angle
    - срыва ламинарного потока — burble point /angle/

    а point reached in an increasing angle of attack at which burble begins.
    -, стояночный. угол наклона продольной оси самолета относительно плоскости касания колес основного шасси и переднего (хвостового) колеса. — static ground angle (in pitch and bank)
    - стреловидностиsweep angle
    угол в плоскости крыла между линией, проходящей по размаху крыла (по четвертям хорд, передней или задней кромке) и перпендикуляром к плоскости симметрии самолета (рис. 8). — sweep is an angle in plan between the specified spanwise line (quarter-chord, le, те) along the aerofoil and the normal to the plane of the aircraft symmetry.
    - стреловидности (отрицательный)sweepforward angle
    - стреловидности (прямой или положительный)sweepback angle
    - стреловидности по линии четвертей хорд — sweepback (angle) at quarterchord line /at 25 percent of chord/
    - стреловидности по передней кромке — sweepback (angle) at leading edge, sweepback at le
    - схождения меридианов угол между меридианом точки и вертикальной координатной линией. — earth /meridian/ convergence angle
    - тангажа (v)angle of pitch (v)
    угол в вертикальной плоскости между продольной осью самолета и горизонтальной плоскостью. угол считается положительным при наклоне передней части продольной оси вверх (рис.135). — the angle, as seen from the side, between the longitudinal axis of an aircraft and a chosen reference line or plane, usually the horizontal plane. this angle is positive when the forward part of the longitudinal axis is directed above the reference line.
    - тангажа на кабрированиеnose-up pitch angle
    - тангажа на пикированиеnose-down pitch angle
    - тангажа, текущий — present pitch angle, present angle of pitch
    -, текущий путевой (тпу) — present track angle
    - текущий путевой, запомненный (тзпу) — present stored track angle
    - точки весеннего равноденствия, часовой, западный (астр.) — sidereal hour angle (sha) angular distance west of the vernal equinox.
    -, тупой — obtuse angle
    угол более 90о и менее 180о. — an obtuse angle is more than 90о but less than 180о.
    - увлечения (картушки компаса)compass card drift ang
    - упреждения (для парирования сноса самолета при посадке)drift-correction angle
    - установки (см. угол заклинения аэродинамической поверхности) — setting angle
    - установки горизонтального оперенияangle of stabilizer setting
    - установки крыла (заклинение) — angle of wing setting, rigging angle of wing incidence
    угол между корневой хордой крыла и базовой линией фюзеляжа (рис.135). — angle between the wing chord line and aircraft longitudinal axis.
    - установки лопасти (винта)blade angle
    острый угол между хордой сечения лопасти возд.(или несущего, хвостового) винта и плоскостью перпендикулярной оси вращения (рис.58). — the acute angle between the chord of а section of a propeller, or of a rotary wing system, and a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    - установки рычага управл. двигателем (руд) — throttle setting
    - установки стабилизатора (заклинение) — angle of stabilizer setting, rigging angle of horizontal stabilizer incidence
    угол между корневой хордой стабилизатора и базовой линией фюзеляжа (рис. 135). — angle between the stabilizer root chord line and aircraft longitudinal axis.
    - установки (переставного) стабилизатораstabilizer (incidence) setting
    - установки стабилизатора, взлетный — takeoff stabilizer setting
    - установки стабилизатора, посадочный — landing stabilizer setting
    -, установочный (крыла, стабилизатора) — (wing, stabilizer) setting angle
    -, фактический путевой (рис. 124) — (actual) track angle (tk)
    - цели, курсовой — (target) angle-off
    -, часовой — hour angle

    angular distance west of a celestial meridian or hour circle.
    - часовой, западный, точки весеннего равноденствия (астр.) — sidereal hour angle (sha)
    выход за критический у. атаки — stall (angle) overshoot
    выход на критический у. атаки — reaching of stall(ing) angle
    диапазон у. атаки — angle-of-attack range
    под углом к... — at angle to...

    enter downwind at 90 to reference line.
    полет на критическом у. атаки — stall flight
    поправка на у. сноса — crosswind correction
    расположение (нескольких элементов) под углом... град — spacing... deg. apart the propeller blades are spaced l20 apart.
    с автоматическим учетом у. сноса — with crosswind (drift) correction automatically computed
    выходить на закритический у. атаки — exceed the stalling angle
    выходить на критический у. атаки — reach the stalling angle
    задавать путевой у. — select (desired) track angle
    закруглять у. (детали) — round (off) the corner
    изменять у. атаки — change angle of attack
    образовывать у. с... — make angle with...

    the cable makes an angle of 10 degrees with the vertical line.
    отклонять на у. (-10 град.) — deflect /displace/ (approximately 10 deg.)
    отсчитывать у. — read the angle
    поворачиваться на у. — turn /rotate/ through аn angle
    подавать у. (т.е. эл. сигнал, соответствующий к-л. угловой величине) на (статор сельсина) — supply /transmit/ angular information to (synchro stator)
    располагаться под у. град. (вокруг оси) — be located /spaced/... degrees apart (about axis)
    устанавливать (закрылки) на желаемый у. — set (flaps) at desired angle

    Русско-английский сборник авиационно-технических терминов > угол (геометрический)

  • 42 площадь

    area, (напр. здания) floor space, square
    * * *
    пло́щадь ж.
    1. area
    2. ( городская) square
    пло́щадь анте́нны — antenna area
    пло́щадь анте́нны, де́йствующая — effective area of an antenna
    пло́щадь аэросни́мка, рабо́чая — net area of an aerial photograph
    бессто́чная пло́щадь — drainless area
    пло́щадь боково́й пове́рхности — lateral area
    пло́щадь во́дного зе́ркала — water-surface area
    водосбо́рная пло́щадь — catchment area
    пло́щадь в свету́ — neat [net] area
    пло́щадь входно́го сече́ния — inlet [intake] area
    пло́щадь вы́рубки — cutting [cutover] area
    пло́щадь выходно́го сече́ния — discharge area
    пло́щадь ди́ска ( гребного винта) — disk area
    пло́щадь ди́ска, омета́емая винто́м ав.propeller-disk area
    пло́щадь живо́го сече́ния — free area
    жила́я пло́щадь — residential (floor) area, living (floor) area
    пло́щадь застро́йки — site area
    затенё́нная пло́щадь — shaded area
    зато́пленная пло́щадь — inundated [flooded] area
    пло́щадь зе́ркала горе́ния — firebed surface area
    пло́щадь излуча́ющей пове́рхности — emitting area
    пло́щадь крити́ческого сече́ния сопла́ — nozzle throat area
    пло́щадь кру́га — area of a circle
    лобова́я пло́щадь ав.frontal area
    пло́щадь лобово́го сопротивле́ния ав.drag area
    пло́щадь ло́пасти, омета́емая — blade-swept area
    незатенё́нная пло́щадь — unshaded area
    пло́щадь неопределё́нности рлк.area of ambiguity
    пло́щадь несу́щей пове́рхности ав.lifting-surface area
    нефтено́сная пло́щадь — oilproducing area
    облуча́емая пло́щадь рлк. — illuminated [scanned, swept] area
    ороша́емая пло́щадь — irrigated area
    пло́щадь отраже́ния, эффекти́вная рлк.specular cross-section
    пло́щадь па́русности — sail area
    пло́щадь пе́чи, акти́вная — effective heating area
    пло́щадь пла́вания — waterplane area
    пло́щадь пове́рхности — surface area
    пло́щадь пове́рхности горе́ния — burning-surface area
    пло́щадь пове́рхности разде́ла — interface area
    поле́зная пло́щадь (в доме, квартире) — usable area
    пло́щадь попере́чного сече́ния — cross-section area
    пло́щадь попере́чного сече́ния ствола́ ( дерева) — basal area
    посевна́я пло́щадь — sown area
    пло́щадь проекти́рованной пове́рхности лопасте́й ( гребного винта) — projected blade area
    произво́дственная пло́щадь — working [operating] area
    пло́щадь развё́рнутой пове́рхности лопасте́й ( гребного винта) — developed blade area
    пло́щадь распи́ла — sawn section
    пло́щадь рассе́яния анте́нны — scattering cross-section of an antenna
    пло́щадь сече́ния колошника́ — furnace-throat area
    смо́ченная пло́щадь — wetted area
    пло́щадь спрямлё́нной пове́рхности лопасте́й ( гребного винта) — expanded blade area
    усло́вная пло́щадь ( для расчетов) — reference area
    пло́щадь эпю́ры моме́нтов — moment area
    пло́щадь эпю́ры нагру́зки — area of force
    * * *
    1) square; 2) area

    Русско-английский политехнический словарь > площадь

  • 43 площадь

    1) area

    2) space
    3) square
    бесточная площадь
    водосборная площадь
    жилая площадь
    затененная площадь
    затопленная площадь
    лобовая площадь
    нефтеносная площадь
    облучаемая площадь
    орошаемая площадь
    площадь антенны
    площадь в свету
    площадь вырубки
    площадь застройки
    площадь круга
    площадь неопределенности
    площадь плавания
    площадь поверхности
    полезная площадь
    посевная площадь
    производственная площадь
    смоченная площадь
    сохраняющий площадь
    условная площадь

    действующая площадь антенныeffective area of antenna


    ометаемая площадь лопастиblade-swept area


    площадь боковой поверхностиlateral area


    площадь водного зеркалаwater-surface area


    площадь входного сеченияinlet area


    площадь выходного сеченияdischarge area


    площадь живого сеченияfree area


    площадь зеркала горенияfirebed surface area


    площадь излучающей поверхностиemitting area


    площадь несущей поверхностиlifting-surface area


    площадь отражения эффективная<tech.> specular cross section


    площадь поверхности горенияburning-surface area


    площадь поверхности разделаinterface area


    площадь поперечного сеченияcross-section area


    площадь рассеяния эффективная<tech.> cross section of target


    площадь сечения колошникаfurnace-throat area


    площадь эпюры моментовmoment area


    площадь эпюры нагрузкиarea of force


    сохраняющее площадь отображениеequiareal mapping


    эффективная площадь печиeffective heating area

    Русско-английский технический словарь > площадь

  • 44 a

    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
    * * *
    A, a
    nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
    ————————
    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
    ————————
    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
    ————————
    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
    * * *
    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
    ----
    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * 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.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * 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.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

    * * *
    a
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
    * * *

    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

    Spanish-English dictionary > a

  • 45 en apariencia

    apparently, by all appearances
    * * *
    apparently, seemingly
    * * *
    = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly
    Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.
    Ex. Processing incoming papers by a first scan to see whether they offer interesting looking words stimulating closer reading is an effective information acquisition strategy.
    Ex. Thus 'it would seem that' is replaced by 'seemingly'.
    Ex. On the face of it, that sounds like an even more difficult concept to comprehend, let alone implement in a working model.
    Ex. Finally, libraries as a physical environment seem on the surface the least likely to exist in a digital future.
    Ex. This term ostensibly describes 'human ware' aspects of IT application and services.
    * * *
    = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly

    Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.

    Ex: Processing incoming papers by a first scan to see whether they offer interesting looking words stimulating closer reading is an effective information acquisition strategy.
    Ex: Thus 'it would seem that' is replaced by 'seemingly'.
    Ex: On the face of it, that sounds like an even more difficult concept to comprehend, let alone implement in a working model.
    Ex: Finally, libraries as a physical environment seem on the surface the least likely to exist in a digital future.
    Ex: This term ostensibly describes 'human ware' aspects of IT application and services.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en apariencia

  • 46 поверхность

    1.surface 2.area
    поверхность абразива
    abrasive surface
    поверхность Венеры
    Venusian surface
    поверхность звезды
    star’s surface
    поверхность зеркала
    mirror surface
    поверхность Ломмеля – Зеелигера
    Lommel – Zeeliger surface
    поверхность лучевых скоростей
    ray velocity surface
    поверхность Марса
    Martian surface
    поверхность освещенная Солнцем
    sunlit surface
    поверхность отсчета
    reference surface
    поверхность планеты
    planetary surface
    поверхность ртутного горизонта
    mercury surface
    поверхность скачка уплотнения
    1.shock-wave surface 2.surface of discontinuity
    поверхность фотосферы
    photospheric surface
    асферическая поверхность
    nonspherical surface
    геоидальная поверхность
    geoid surface
    горизонтальная поверхность
    level surface
    диффузно-отражающая поверхность
    diffus(iv)ely reflecting surface
    земная поверхность
    Earth’s surface
    зеркально-отражающая поверхность
    1.mirror surface 2.specular surface
    излучающая поверхность
    radiating surface
    искривленная поверхность
    curved surface
    ламбертовская поверхность
    1.perfectly scattering surface 2.Lambert surface
    лунная поверхность
    1.lunar surface 2.Moon’s surface
    оптическая поверхность
    optical surface
    отражающая поверхность
    1.mirror surface 2.reflecting surface
    плоская поверхность
    flat surface
    поглощающая поверхность
    absorbing surface
    полированная поверхность
    polished surface
    преломляющая поверхность
    refracting surface
    принимающая поверхность
    collecting surface (of antenna)
    рабочая поверхность зеркала
    mirror face
    расплавленная поверхность
    molten surface
    рассеивающая поверхность
    1.diffusing surface 2.scattering surface
    светочувствительная поверхность
    photosensitive surface
    солнечная поверхность
    1.solar surface 2.Sun’s surface
    твердая поверхность
    solid surface (of a planet)
    фокальная поверхность
    focal surface
    шероховатая поверхность
    rough surface
    эффективная поверхность
    effective (reflecting) area
    эквивалентная поверхность
    equivalent (collecting) area

    Русско-английский астрономический словарь > поверхность

  • 47 поверхность

    жен.

    на поверхности чего-л. — at/on the surface of

    земная поверхностьгеол. surface; горн. grass

    зеркальная поверхность — smooth/unruffled surface

    наружная поверхность — outer surface, exterior

    нижняя поверхность — lower surface; (листьев и т.п.) underside; архит. soffit, dropped ceiling

    опорная поверхностьтех. area of bearing

    рабочая поверхность — work surface, effective area, worktop

    ••

    всплывать на поверхность перен. — to surface, to come out, to come to the surface

    скользить по поверхности перен. — to skim/scratch the surface of smth.

    Русско-английский словарь по общей лексике > поверхность

  • 48 поверхня

    Українсько-англійський словник > поверхня

  • 49 действующий

    1. functional
    2. running
    3. valid

    имеющий юридическую силу, действующий приказvalid warrant

    4. in gear

    включённый, сцепленный, действующийin gear

    активная линия; действующая строкаactive line

    5. effective
    6. operable
    7. operating
    8. operatioinal
    9. live
    10. virtual
    11. operational
    12. active; acting; field
    13. going
    14. operative
    15. working

    Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > действующий

  • 50 дистанция


    distance
    - (строительная или чертежная) (рис. 31) — station
    - взлета, потребная (пвд) — takeoff distance required
    пвд должна быть не больше располагаемой дистанции взлета. пвд должна выбираться как большая из указанных ниже двух величин: — the takeoff distance required shall be the greatest of:
    а) 1,15 дистанции нормального взлета. — а) 1.15 times the gross distance to accelerate with all power-units operating from the starting point to the rotation speed, to effect a transition to climbing flight and attain a screen height of 35 feet.
    б) длины дистанции продолженного взлета (нлгс-2). — b) the gross distance to accelerate with all power-units operating from the starting point to the power-unit failure point, then to accelerate to the rotation speed, and to attain a screen height of 35 feet.
    - взлета, располагаемая (рдв) — takeoff distance available
    рдв равна сумме длины впп, уменьшенной на длину участка выруливания, и свободной зоны (сз) полосы воздушных подходов (нлгс-2) (рис. 112). — the takeoff distance available is an accelerate-stop distance available augmented by the length measured in direction оf takeoff of the surface of the runway, stopway and clearway declared by the aerodrome authority suitable for climb to 15 m (50 feet).
    -, взлетная (lвзл.) — takeoff distance
    расстояние no горизонтали, проходимое самолетом с момента страгивания на линии старта до момента набоpa высоты 10 м (над уровнем впп в точке отрыва самолета) с одновременным достижением скорости не менее безопасной скорости взлета v2, характеризующее собственно взлет самолета (нлгс-2) (рис. 112). — the horizontal distance along the takeoff path from the start of the takeoff to the point at which the airplane is 35 feet above the takeoff surface.
    -, взлетная (до высоты...м) — takeoff distance (to...m)
    - выдерживания (при посадке)hold-off distance
    - выравнивания (при посадке)flare-out distance
    - между двумя разминувшимися в воздухе лаmiss distance
    - набора высоты(horizontal) distance covered in climb
    - (взлетная, прерванного взлета) — (takeoff accelerate-stop) distance
    определяемая для гладкой, сухой впп с жестким покрытием — based on smooth, dry, hard surfaced runways
    - от линии отсчета, горизонтальная — horizontal distance total from reference
    - планированияgliding distance
    -, полная взлетная (lпв) — gross takeoff distance
    расстояние no горизонтали. проходимое самолетом с момента страгивания на линии старта до момента выхода на высоту 400 м (над уровнем впп в точке отрыва самолета), либо до момента, к которому заканчивается переход от взлетной к полетной конфигурации и достигается скорость, равная 1,25 vc, для полетной конфигурации (нлгс-2)(рис.112). — the horizontal distance extending from a standing start to а point in the takeoff at which the airplane is 400 m above the takeoff surface, or at which the transition from the takeoff to en route configuration is completed and a speed 1.25 vs is reached.
    - полная посадочная (lпп)gross landing distance
    ' расстояние по горизонтали, проходимое самолетом с момента входа в глиссаду на высоте 400 м (над уровнем впп в точке ожидаемого касания самолета) при заходе на посадку до момента полной его остановки после пробега по впп (нлгс-2) (рис. 115). — the horizontal distance required for the airplane to land and to come to a complete stop from the point at which the airplane is 400 m above the landing surface.
    -, посадочная — landing distance
    расстояние по горизонтали, проходимое самолетом, с момента пролета высоты 15 м (над уровнем впп в точке ожидаемого касания самолета) при посадке до момента полной его остановки после пробега по впп (нлгс-2) (рис. 115) — the horizontal distance necessary to land and to come to а complete stop (or to a speed of approximately 3 knots for water landings) from a point 50 feet above the landing surface.
    -, потребная взлетная (см. д. взлета, потребная) — takeoff distance required (todr)
    -, потребная посадочная — landing distance required
    -, потребная посадочная - на запасном аэродроме — landing distance required-alternate aerodrome
    -, потребная посадочная - на основном аэродроме — landing distance required-destination aerodrome
    - прерванного взлета (вертолета)rejected takeoff distance
    - прерванного взлета (lпрв, самолета) — accelerate-stop distance
    расстояние по горизонтали, проходимое самолетом с момента страгивания на линии старта до момента полной остановки самолета на летной полосе при прекращении взлета в случае отказа одного критического двигатепя (нлгс-2). -' " — "accelerate-stop distance" means the distance required to accelerate an airplane to a specified speed and, assuming failure of the critical engine at the instant that speed (v1) is attained, to bring the airplane to a stop.
    - прерванного взлета,потребная (пдпв) — accelerate-stop distance required
    дистанция, потребная самолету, для достижения точки отказа критического двигателя от линии старта до точки полной остановки самолета. — the distance required for the airplane to reach the critical point from a standing start and, assuming the critical power-unit to fail suddenly at this point, to stop.
    - прерванного взлета, располагаемая (рдпв) — accelerate-stop distance available
    рпдв равна располагаемой летной полосе, уменьшенной на длину участка выруливания(нлгс-2)(рис.112). — accelerate-stop distance available is equal to the takeoff run available augmented by the length measured in direction of the takeoff of the surface of the runway and stopway.
    - при двух работающих двигателях, потребная взлетная — takеoff distance required with two engines operating
    - при торможении винтами, посадочная — landing distance with reversible propellers
    - при торможении реверсивным устройством, посадочная — landing distance with (effective) reverse thrust
    - продолженного (завершенного) взлета (lзв)continued takeoff distance
    взлетная дистанция, определенная при отказавшем на протяжении взпетной дистанции одном критическом двигателе (нлгс-2). — takeoff distance with а сritiса1 engine inoperative.
    - пролета (двух ла для предотвращения столкновения)miss distance miss distance of collision hazard
    -, проходимая на участке — horizontal distance increment during segment
    - разбегаtakeoff run
    - разбега, потребная (см. "длина разбега, потребная") — takeoff run required
    - разбега, располагаемая (см. "длина разбега, располагаемая") — takeoff run available
    -, располагаемая взлетная (см. "дистанция взлета, располагаемая") — takeoff distance available (toda)
    -, располагаемая посадочная — landing distance available
    длина части поверхности аэродрома свободная от препятствий, способная выдержать вес данного самолета, и лежащая в пределах аэродрома, обеспечивающих безопасный пробег самолета в данном направлении. — the length of that part of the surface of an aerodrome that is free from all obstructions, capable of bearing the weight of the aeroplane under prevailling operating conditions, within the limits of the surface declared available for the ground run of aeroplanes landing in a particular direction.
    -, располагаемая посадочная для влажной впп (рпдв) (рис. 115) — landing distance available (wet runway)
    -, располагаемая посадочная для сухой впп (рпдс) — landing distance available (dry runway)
    принимается равной длине впп, уменьшенной на длину участка выруливания (нлгс-2) (рис. 115).
    - с высоты 15 м, посадочная — landing distance from 15 m
    -, строительная (чертежная) (рис. 131) — station
    - с учетом поправочных коэффициентов, взлетная — corrected takeoff distance
    - участка разгона, горизонтальная — horizontal distance of acceleration segment
    - участка разгона, горизонтальная (четвертый участок траектории взлета) — (fourth) acceleration segment horizontal distance
    -, фактическая посадочная (рис. 115) — landing distance
    -, штилевая — still-air distance
    -, штилевая, эквивалентная — equivalent still-air distance (esad)
    -, чертежная — station
    увеличивать д. на... % на каждые... ос выше нормальной температуры для данной высоты — increase the distance... % per each... ос above standard altitude temperature

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  • 51 эффективная поверхность рассеяния

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > эффективная поверхность рассеяния

  • 52 adaptable

    adj.
    adaptable.
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    1 adaptable
    * * *
    ADJ (=versátil) adaptable, versatile; (Tip) compatible
    * * *
    adjetivo adaptable
    * * *
    = adaptable, adaptive, deployable, versatile, flexible, resilient, conformable.
    Ex. The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.
    Ex. We can have intelligent information systems able to provide effective access to information depending on texts or documents through the autonomous, adaptive manipulation of concepts.
    Ex. In addition, it should be deployable for new languages an order of magnitude more quickly than traditional technologies.
    Ex. Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex. Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex. The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex. For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
    ----
    * adaptable a = accommodative to.
    * adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * hacer que sea adaptable = render + adaptable.
    * * *
    adjetivo adaptable
    * * *
    = adaptable, adaptive, deployable, versatile, flexible, resilient, conformable.

    Ex: The intention was to make the interior finish as flexible and adaptable as possible.

    Ex: We can have intelligent information systems able to provide effective access to information depending on texts or documents through the autonomous, adaptive manipulation of concepts.
    Ex: In addition, it should be deployable for new languages an order of magnitude more quickly than traditional technologies.
    Ex: Moreover, they will be far more versatile than present commercial, so that they may readily be adapted for a wide variety of operations.
    Ex: Some users and classifiers find it beneficial to have a notation which is sufficiently flexible to permit a variety of citation orders to be adopted as appropriate to the document and the user's perspective.
    Ex: The solution was found to be a composition of glue and treacle which could be cast on to the roller stock and which made a seamless, resilient surface that inked perfectly.
    Ex: For transducing, the proposal relies on conformable strips hosting pressure sensitive units directly placed on the aircraft aerodynamic surfaces.
    * adaptable a = accommodative to.
    * adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.
    * adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].
    * hacer que sea adaptable = render + adaptable.

    * * *
    adaptable
    * * *

    adaptable adjetivo
    adaptable
    adaptable adjetivo adaptable
    ' adaptable' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acomodaticia
    - acomodaticio
    - amoldable
    English:
    adaptable
    * * *
    adaptable
    * * *
    adj adaptable
    * * *
    : adaptable

    Spanish-English dictionary > adaptable

  • 53 cilíndrico

    adj.
    cylindrical, terete, cylindric.
    * * *
    1 cylindric, cylindrical
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    - ca adjetivo cylindrical
    * * *
    Ex. An English inventor, William Nicholson, realized as early as 1790 that the effective size of a printing press could be increased by making the impression surface (or platen) cylindrical rather than flat.
    * * *
    - ca adjetivo cylindrical
    * * *

    Ex: An English inventor, William Nicholson, realized as early as 1790 that the effective size of a printing press could be increased by making the impression surface (or platen) cylindrical rather than flat.

    * * *
    cylindrical
    * * *

    cilíndrico
    ◊ -ca adjetivo

    cylindrical
    cilíndrico,-a adjetivo cylindrical

    ' cilíndrico' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cilíndrica
    - almohadón
    English:
    cylindrical
    * * *
    cilíndrico, -a adj
    cylindrical
    * * *
    adj cylindrical
    * * *
    cilíndrico, -ca adj
    : cylindrical

    Spanish-English dictionary > cilíndrico

  • 54 cuestión

    f.
    issue, matter, problem, subject.
    * * *
    1 (pregunta) question
    2 (asunto) business, matter, question
    3 (discusión) dispute, quarrel, argument
    \
    en cuestión in question
    en cuestión de... (tiempo) in just a few..., in a matter of...
    eso es otra cuestión that's a whole different matter
    la cuestión es que... the thing is that...
    ser cuestión de vida o muerte figurado to be a matter of life or death
    cuestión candente burning question
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=asunto) matter, question

    ¡sigue gritando, la cuestión es no dejarme tranquilo! — iró * carry on shouting, don't mind me!

    no sé por qué, pero la cuestión es que ahora soy más pobre — * I don't know why, but the fact is that I'm poorer now than I was

    cuestión de, una cuestión de honor — a matter of honour

    todo es cuestión de proponérseloit's all a matter o question of telling yourself you can do it

    puedes beber, pero no es cuestión de que te emborraches — you can have a drink or two, but there's no need to get drunk

    en cuestión — in question

    quid, vida 1)
    2) (=pregunta) question
    3) (=duda)

    poner algo en cuestión — to call sth into question, raise doubts about sth

    * * *
    1)
    a) (tema, problema) question, matter

    otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether

    la cuestión es... — the thing is...

    la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy

    es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes

    si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem

    todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...

    2) ( duda)
    3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)
    * * *
    = affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.
    Ex. And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.
    Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.
    Ex. A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.
    Ex. These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.
    Ex. AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.
    Ex. The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.
    Ex. One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.
    Ex. A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.
    Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.
    Ex. Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.
    Ex. The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.
    ----
    * aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.
    * adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.
    * analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.
    * cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.
    * cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.
    * cuestión científica = scientific issue.
    * cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.
    * cuestión crítica = critical issue.
    * cuestión debatible = debatable point.
    * cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.
    * cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.
    * cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.
    * cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.
    * cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.
    * cuestiones = matters.
    * cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.
    * cuestiones clave = key issues.
    * cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.
    * cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.
    * cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.
    * cuestión específica = topical issue.
    * cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].
    * cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.
    * cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.
    * cuestiones sociales = social affairs.
    * cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.
    * cuestión ética = ethical issue.
    * cuestión financiera = financial issue.
    * cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.
    * cuestión histórica = historical issue.
    * cuestión imprescindible = imperative.
    * cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión laboral = work-related issue.
    * cuestión legal = legal issue.
    * cuestión negociable = negotiable point.
    * cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.
    * cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.
    * cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.
    * cuestión política = political issue.
    * cuestión práctica = practicality.
    * cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.
    * cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.
    * cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.
    * cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.
    * cuestión técnica = technical issue.
    * cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.
    * debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.
    * dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.
    * desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.
    * discutir una cuestión = air + issue.
    * el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.
    * eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.
    * en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.
    * en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.
    * en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.
    * en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.
    * en cuestiones de = in matters of.
    * enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.
    * en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.
    * esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.
    * esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.
    * esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.
    * estado de la cuestión = state of the art.
    * estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.
    * estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.
    * evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.
    * evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.
    * exponer una cuestión = raise + point.
    * informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.
    * la cuestión es que = the thing is.
    * la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.
    * llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.
    * llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.
    * llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.
    * llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.
    * mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.
    * meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.
    * no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.
    * partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.
    * plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.
    * plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.
    * poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.
    * poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.
    * proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.
    * quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.
    * relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.
    * resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.
    * resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.
    * responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.
    * sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.
    * ser cuestión de = come down to.
    * ser la cuestión = be the point.
    * ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.
    * ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.
    * ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.
    * surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.
    * suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.
    * tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.
    * tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.
    * tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.
    * tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.
    * una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.
    * una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.
    * zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.
    * * *
    1)
    a) (tema, problema) question, matter

    otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether

    la cuestión es... — the thing is...

    la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy

    es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes

    si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem

    todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...

    2) ( duda)
    3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)
    * * *
    = affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.

    Ex: And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.

    Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.
    Ex: A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.
    Ex: These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.
    Ex: AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.
    Ex: The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.
    Ex: One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.
    Ex: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.
    Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.
    Ex: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.
    Ex: The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.
    * aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.
    * adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.
    * analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.
    * cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.
    * cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.
    * cuestión científica = scientific issue.
    * cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.
    * cuestión crítica = critical issue.
    * cuestión debatible = debatable point.
    * cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.
    * cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.
    * cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.
    * cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.
    * cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.
    * cuestiones = matters.
    * cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.
    * cuestiones clave = key issues.
    * cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.
    * cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.
    * cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.
    * cuestión específica = topical issue.
    * cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].
    * cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.
    * cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.
    * cuestiones sociales = social affairs.
    * cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.
    * cuestión ética = ethical issue.
    * cuestión financiera = financial issue.
    * cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.
    * cuestión histórica = historical issue.
    * cuestión imprescindible = imperative.
    * cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión laboral = work-related issue.
    * cuestión legal = legal issue.
    * cuestión negociable = negotiable point.
    * cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.
    * cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.
    * cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.
    * cuestión política = political issue.
    * cuestión práctica = practicality.
    * cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.
    * cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.
    * cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.
    * cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.
    * cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.
    * cuestión técnica = technical issue.
    * cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.
    * debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.
    * dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.
    * desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.
    * discutir una cuestión = air + issue.
    * el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.
    * eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.
    * en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.
    * en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.
    * en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.
    * en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.
    * en cuestiones de = in matters of.
    * enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.
    * en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.
    * esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.
    * esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.
    * esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.
    * estado de la cuestión = state of the art.
    * estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.
    * estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.
    * evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.
    * evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.
    * exponer una cuestión = raise + point.
    * informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.
    * la cuestión es que = the thing is.
    * la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.
    * llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.
    * llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.
    * llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.
    * llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.
    * mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.
    * meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.
    * no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.
    * partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.
    * plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.
    * plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.
    * poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.
    * poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.
    * proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.
    * quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.
    * relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.
    * resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.
    * resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.
    * responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.
    * sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.
    * ser cuestión de = come down to.
    * ser la cuestión = be the point.
    * ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.
    * ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.
    * ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.
    * surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.
    * suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.
    * tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.
    * tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.
    * tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.
    * tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.
    * una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.
    * una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.
    * zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.

    * * *
    A
    1 (tema, problema) question, matter
    es experto en cuestiones de derecho internacional he is an expert on matters o questions of international law
    otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter
    llegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matter o issue, to get to the root of the problem
    2 ( en locs):
    en cuestión in question
    el museo en cuestión va a ser clausurado the museum in question is going to be closed
    en cuestión de in a matter of
    aprendió inglés en cuestión de meses she learnt English in a matter of months
    la cuestión es … the thing is …
    la cuestión es que no tengo tiempo the problem o thing is that I don't have time
    la cuestiónes divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselves
    pide por pedir, la cuestión es molestar she asks just for the sake of asking, she only does it to annoy
    ser cuestión de to be a matter o question of
    es una cuestión de principios it's a matter o question of principle
    en taxi es cuestión de diez minutos it's only a ten-minute taxi ride
    si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem
    todo es cuestión de darle tiempo al tiempo it's just a question of waiting
    todo es cuestión de poner atención it's just o all a question of concentrating, it's just o all a matter of concentration
    será cuestión de planteárselo y ver we'll just have to put it to him and see
    tampoco es cuestión de enloquecernos there's no need to get in a flap ( colloq)
    ayúdala, pero tampoco es cuestión de que lo hagas todo tú help her by all means, but there's no reason why you should do it all yourself
    B
    (duda): poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question, to raise questions o doubts about sth
    este descubrimiento pone en cuestión la validez del método this discovery raises questions about o raises doubts about o calls into question the validity of the method
    C ( fam)
    1 (problema) disagreement, problem
    2 (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* ( colloq)
    * * *

     

    cuestión sustantivo femenino
    a) (tema, problema) question, matter;

    cuestiones de derecho internacional matters o questions of international law;

    llegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matter
    b) ( en locs)


    en cuestión de in a matter of;
    la cuestión es … the thing is …;
    la cuestión es divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselves;
    ser cuestión de to be a matter of;
    todo es cuestión de … it's just a question of …
    cuestión sustantivo femenino
    1 (asunto) matter, question
    2 (pregunta) question
    ♦ Locuciones: en cuestión, in question: el muchacho en cuestión, the boy in questión
    en cuestión de unas horas, in just a few hours
    poner en cuestión algo, to doubt sthg
    si te cansas de conducir, es cuestión de parar en cualquier lado, if you get tired of driving, we can stop anywhere
    ' cuestión' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    discutir
    - inaccesible
    - indecisa
    - indeciso
    - intrincada
    - intrincado
    - palpitante
    - quid
    - radicar
    - resolverse
    - seno
    - soslayar
    - tratar
    - volar
    - asunto
    - chabolismo
    - delicado
    - empezar
    - fondo
    - plantear
    - tema
    - vida
    English:
    arise
    - burning
    - cast
    - crux
    - issue
    - matter
    - morality
    - nitty-gritty
    - open
    - pose
    - principle
    - proceed
    - question
    - raise
    - stake
    - undecided
    - vexed
    - whip on
    - come
    - point
    * * *
    1. [pregunta] question
    2. [problema] problem;
    no es cuestión de tamaño sino de peso it's a question o matter of weight not size
    3. [asunto] matter, issue;
    una cuestión de honor/de principios a matter of honour/principle;
    los investigadores quieren llegar al fondo de la cuestión the investigators want to get to the bottom of the matter;
    la cuestión es que no he tenido tiempo the thing is, I haven't had time;
    en cuestión in question;
    el candidato en cuestión es venezolano the candidate in question is Venezuelan;
    tenemos que discutir el tema en cuestión we must discuss the matter at hand;
    en cuestión de [en materia de] as regards;
    en cuestión de una hora in no more than an hour;
    el edificio se hundió en cuestión de segundos the building collapsed in a matter of seconds;
    es cuestión de un par de días it is a matter of a couple of days;
    ya acabo, es cuestión de cinco minutos I'm nearly finished, I'll only be five minutes;
    es cuestión de trabajar más it's a question of working harder;
    será cuestión de ir yéndose it's time we were on our way;
    será cuestión de esforzarnos más we'll just have to work harder;
    no es cuestión de que el abuelo se ponga a hacerlo there's no need for grandad to have to do it
    4.
    poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question
    * * *
    f
    1 question
    2 ( asunto) matter, question;
    en cuestión de dinero as far as money is concerned;
    no es cuestión de dinero it’s not a question of money;
    en cuestión in question;
    la cuestión es que the thing is
    * * *
    cuestión nf, pl - tiones asunto, tema: matter, affair
    * * *
    1. (asunto) matter
    2. (pregunta) question

    Spanish-English dictionary > cuestión

  • 55 debate

    m.
    debate.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: debatir.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: debatir.
    * * *
    1 debate, discussion
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *

    poner o sacar un tema a debate — to raise an issue for discussion

    * * *
    masculino debate; ( más informal) discussion
    * * *
    = debate, discussion, exchange, thread, disquisition, Q&A session [question and answer session].
    Ex. The debate as to which is the most effective way to classify books has not been positively settled.
    Ex. In a journal most formal items including articles, essays, discussions and reviews can be expected to be accompanied by an abstract.
    Ex. Reports of interviews of exchanges are to be entered under the participant if the report is essentially confined to the words of the person(s) interviewed.
    Ex. The thread linking these giants is the acknowledgement that libraries exist to serve their users.
    Ex. There are disadvantages to this but a disquisition on all of that would run on for many pages.
    Ex. The delivery of each presentation should last 15-20 minutes which should include a Q&A session.
    ----
    * abrir el debate = open + the debate.
    * abrir + Nombre + al debate = open + Nombre + to discussion.
    * acallar el debate = stifle + debate.
    * contribución a un debate = input to a debate.
    * contribuir a un debate = have + an input to a debate.
    * debate abierto = open discussion.
    * debate académico = academic debate.
    * debate acalorado = heated debate, heated discussion.
    * debate + centrarse sobre = debate + centre around/on/upon.
    * debate científico = scientific debate.
    * debate de grupo = group discussion.
    * debate + durar = debate + rage, debate + simmer.
    * debate en grupo = group discussion.
    * debate entre ponentes = panel discussion, panel debate.
    * debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.
    * debate parlamentario = parliamentary debate.
    * debate + perdurar = debate + rage, debate + simmer.
    * debate político = political discussion, political debate.
    * debate por tema de interés = breakout discussion.
    * debate presidencial = presidential debate.
    * debate público = public debate.
    * debate + seguir = debate + rage.
    * debate social = public discourse.
    * desviar el debate de... a = wrest + discussion + away from... to.
    * documento de debate = discussion paper.
    * el tema del debate = the focus of the discussion.
    * estar en debate = be under discussion.
    * estimular el debate = provoke + discussion, prompt + discussion, pepper + debate.
    * fomentar el debate = foster + discussion.
    * foro de debate = discussion list, listserv(er) [list-serv(er)], newsgroup [news group], electronic forum, open forum, e-mail list, distribution list, electronic distribution list, discussion forum.
    * foro de debate en línea = online forum.
    * generar debate = generate + debate.
    * grupo de debate = discussion group, focus group, discussion list, electronic forum, panel discussion, panel debate.
    * limitar el debate a = keep + discussion + grounded on.
    * mantener un debate = hold + discussion.
    * mesa de debate = panel discussion, discussion panel.
    * objeto del debate = at issue.
    * panel de debate = panel presentation, panel discussion, discussion panel, panel session.
    * participar en un debate = participate + discussion.
    * preguntas para incitar el debate = discussion question.
    * programa de debate = talk show.
    * propiciar el debate = stimulate + discussion, stimulate + debate.
    * provocar el debate = prompt + discussion, spark + debate, stir + debate.
    * provocar un debate = ignite + debate.
    * reavivar el debate = reignite + debate.
    * seguir el debate = follow + the thread.
    * ser objeto de debate = be at issue.
    * sesión de debate = discussion session.
    * suscitar el debate = spark + debate, spark + discussion, stir + debate.
    * suscitar un debate = arouse + discussion, debate + surface, raise + debate.
    * tema de debate = thesis, talking point, subject of debate, discussion topic.
    * * *
    masculino debate; ( más informal) discussion
    * * *
    = debate, discussion, exchange, thread, disquisition, Q&A session [question and answer session].

    Ex: The debate as to which is the most effective way to classify books has not been positively settled.

    Ex: In a journal most formal items including articles, essays, discussions and reviews can be expected to be accompanied by an abstract.
    Ex: Reports of interviews of exchanges are to be entered under the participant if the report is essentially confined to the words of the person(s) interviewed.
    Ex: The thread linking these giants is the acknowledgement that libraries exist to serve their users.
    Ex: There are disadvantages to this but a disquisition on all of that would run on for many pages.
    Ex: The delivery of each presentation should last 15-20 minutes which should include a Q&A session.
    * abrir el debate = open + the debate.
    * abrir + Nombre + al debate = open + Nombre + to discussion.
    * acallar el debate = stifle + debate.
    * contribución a un debate = input to a debate.
    * contribuir a un debate = have + an input to a debate.
    * debate abierto = open discussion.
    * debate académico = academic debate.
    * debate acalorado = heated debate, heated discussion.
    * debate + centrarse sobre = debate + centre around/on/upon.
    * debate científico = scientific debate.
    * debate de grupo = group discussion.
    * debate + durar = debate + rage, debate + simmer.
    * debate en grupo = group discussion.
    * debate entre ponentes = panel discussion, panel debate.
    * debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.
    * debate parlamentario = parliamentary debate.
    * debate + perdurar = debate + rage, debate + simmer.
    * debate político = political discussion, political debate.
    * debate por tema de interés = breakout discussion.
    * debate presidencial = presidential debate.
    * debate público = public debate.
    * debate + seguir = debate + rage.
    * debate social = public discourse.
    * desviar el debate de... a = wrest + discussion + away from... to.
    * documento de debate = discussion paper.
    * el tema del debate = the focus of the discussion.
    * estar en debate = be under discussion.
    * estimular el debate = provoke + discussion, prompt + discussion, pepper + debate.
    * fomentar el debate = foster + discussion.
    * foro de debate = discussion list, listserv(er) [list-serv(er)], newsgroup [news group], electronic forum, open forum, e-mail list, distribution list, electronic distribution list, discussion forum.
    * foro de debate en línea = online forum.
    * generar debate = generate + debate.
    * grupo de debate = discussion group, focus group, discussion list, electronic forum, panel discussion, panel debate.
    * limitar el debate a = keep + discussion + grounded on.
    * mantener un debate = hold + discussion.
    * mesa de debate = panel discussion, discussion panel.
    * objeto del debate = at issue.
    * panel de debate = panel presentation, panel discussion, discussion panel, panel session.
    * participar en un debate = participate + discussion.
    * preguntas para incitar el debate = discussion question.
    * programa de debate = talk show.
    * propiciar el debate = stimulate + discussion, stimulate + debate.
    * provocar el debate = prompt + discussion, spark + debate, stir + debate.
    * provocar un debate = ignite + debate.
    * reavivar el debate = reignite + debate.
    * seguir el debate = follow + the thread.
    * ser objeto de debate = be at issue.
    * sesión de debate = discussion session.
    * suscitar el debate = spark + debate, spark + discussion, stir + debate.
    * suscitar un debate = arouse + discussion, debate + surface, raise + debate.
    * tema de debate = thesis, talking point, subject of debate, discussion topic.

    * * *
    debate; (más informal) discussion
    debate parlamentario/público parliamentary/public debate
    * * *

    Del verbo debatir: ( conjugate debatir)

    debate es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    debate    
    debatir
    debate sustantivo masculino
    debate;
    ( más informal) discussion
    debatir ( conjugate debatir) verbo transitivo
    to debate;
    ( más informal) to discuss
    debate sustantivo masculino debate
    debatir verbo transitivo to debate
    ' debate' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    coloquio
    - debatir
    - discusión
    - fórum
    - fructífera
    - fructífero
    - intervenir
    - moderar
    - abrir
    - avivar
    - calentar
    - cerrar
    - conducir
    - dirigir
    - discutir
    - extender
    - moderador
    - participación
    - participante
    - prolongar
    - protagonizar
    English:
    argument
    - debate
    - enact
    - speak
    - academic
    - counter
    - discuss
    - discussion
    - dispute
    - enter
    - follow
    - fuel
    - lively
    - open
    - opponent
    - provoke
    - widen
    * * *
    debate nm
    debate;
    se necesita un debate abierto sobre el tema the issue needs to be discussed openly;
    un debate electoral televisado a televised electoral debate;
    el debate sobre el estado de la nación the state-of-the nation debate;
    un debate público a public debate;
    someter un tema a debate to discuss o debate a subject
    * * *
    m debate, discussion
    * * *
    debate nm
    : debate
    * * *
    debate n debate

    Spanish-English dictionary > debate

  • 56 sofisticado

    adj.
    1 sophisticated, high-end, complex.
    2 sophisticated, fancy, lacking naiveté, worldly-wise.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: sofisticar.
    * * *
    1→ link=sofisticar sofisticar
    1 sophisticated
    * * *
    (f. - sofisticada)
    adj.
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) [persona, gesto] sophisticated
    2) (=afectado) pey affected
    * * *
    - da adjetivo sophisticated
    * * *
    = glamorous, sophisticated, slick, glorified, stylish, licked, sophisticate, glam.
    Nota: Abreviatura de glamorous.
    Ex. Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.
    Ex. Effective retrieval from natural language indexed data bases requires sophisticated search software.
    Ex. Whether conceived as a bookmark, newspaper tabloid, balloon, slick booklet, or some other format, the client-directed annual report conveys not only the information itself but also the intent to focus on the client's interest.
    Ex. Some visual display units are no more than glorified television sets.
    Ex. A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.
    Ex. Modern art is often characterized by its overt acknowledgement of materials and process, whereas the licked surface of academic art is perceived as a sympton of pre-modern concerns.
    Ex. No doubt to some sophisticates in the profession much of this will read like the re-invention of the wheel, or at least no more than applied common-sense.
    Ex. Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.
    ----
    * de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.
    * de manera sofisticada = sophisticatedly.
    * hacer más sofisticado = dumb up.
    * poco sofisticado = elementary, corn-fed.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo sophisticated
    * * *
    = glamorous, sophisticated, slick, glorified, stylish, licked, sophisticate, glam.
    Nota: Abreviatura de glamorous.

    Ex: Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.

    Ex: Effective retrieval from natural language indexed data bases requires sophisticated search software.
    Ex: Whether conceived as a bookmark, newspaper tabloid, balloon, slick booklet, or some other format, the client-directed annual report conveys not only the information itself but also the intent to focus on the client's interest.
    Ex: Some visual display units are no more than glorified television sets.
    Ex: A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.
    Ex: Modern art is often characterized by its overt acknowledgement of materials and process, whereas the licked surface of academic art is perceived as a sympton of pre-modern concerns.
    Ex: No doubt to some sophisticates in the profession much of this will read like the re-invention of the wheel, or at least no more than applied common-sense.
    Ex: Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.
    * de forma sofisticada = sophisticatedly.
    * de manera sofisticada = sophisticatedly.
    * hacer más sofisticado = dumb up.
    * poco sofisticado = elementary, corn-fed.

    * * *
    1 ‹persona/lenguaje› sophisticated
    2 ‹sistema/tecnología› sophisticated
    * * *

    Del verbo sofisticar: ( conjugate sofisticar)

    sofisticado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    sofisticado    
    sofisticar
    sofisticado
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    sophisticated
    sofisticado,-a adjetivo sophisticated
    sofisticar verbo transitivo to sophisticate

    ' sofisticado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    sofisticada
    English:
    earthy
    - rude
    - simple
    - sophisticated
    - unsophisticated
    - glamorous
    - worldly
    * * *
    sofisticado, -a adj
    1. [refinado] sophisticated
    2. [complejo] sophisticated
    * * *
    adj sophisticated
    * * *
    sofisticado, -da adj
    : sophisticated

    Spanish-English dictionary > sofisticado

  • 57 uso

    m.
    1 use.
    hacer uso de to make use of, to use; (utilizar) to exercise (de prerrogativa, derecho)
    fuera de uso out of use, obsolete
    tener el uso de la palabra to have the floor
    uso de razón power of reason
    2 custom (costumbre).
    al uso fashionable
    al uso andaluz in the Andalusian style
    3 usage (linguistics).
    4 wear and tear (desgaste).
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: usar.
    * * *
    * * *
    noun m.
    1) use
    2) wear
    3) custom, usage
    * * *
    SF ABR Esp
    = Unión Sindical Obrera
    * * *
    a) (de producto, medicamento) use; (de máquina, material) use

    métodos de uso extendido en... — methods widely used in...

    de uso externo — (Farm) for external use only

    b) (de idioma, expresión) use

    una expresión sancionada por el uso — (frml) an expression that has gained acceptance through usage

    c) (de facultad, derecho)

    hacer uso de la palabra — (frml) to speak

    hacer uso y abuso de algo — ( de privilegio) to abuse something

    2) ( de prenda)
    3) (utilidad, aplicación) use
    4) ( usanza) custom
    * * *
    = deployment, disposition, exercise, take-up, usage, use, utilisation [utilization, -USA], utility, consumption, employment, uptake, wear, delivery.
    Ex. In the context of this report any such policy would have to accept that speedy response to current problems requires the deployment of resources in favour of innovative information-driven programmes.
    Ex. The process provides an effective means of controlling such serials until a final decision has been made regarding their disposition.
    Ex. A poorly structured scheme requires the exercise of a good deal of initiative on the part of the indexer in order to overcome or avoid the poor structure.
    Ex. One of the reasons for the relatively slow take-up of microcomputers in libraries in the Philippines is the problem caused by the multitude of languages used in the island group.
    Ex. Changes in usage of terms over time can also present problems = Los cambios en el uso de los términos con el transcurso del tiempo también pueden presentar problemas.
    Ex. Systematic mnemonics is the use of the same notation for a given topic wherever that topic occurs.
    Ex. On occasions it is necessary to adopt an order or arrangement which leads to the efficient utilisation of space.
    Ex. Situations where subdivisions might have had some utility are served by the co-ordination of index terms at the search stage.
    Ex. The screen display formats required by cataloguing staff may be not at all suitable for public consumption.
    Ex. Through the employment of such implicitly derogatory terminology librarians virtually give themselves licence to disregard or downgrade the value of certain materials.
    Ex. The project is investigating the factors which promote or inhibit the uptake of computers in primary schools.
    Ex. When in use moulds were subject to severe wear which resulted in noticeable deterioration of the surface.
    Ex. Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.
    ----
    * alfabetización en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.
    * aparato para el uso de la información = information appliance.
    * aumento del uso = increased use.
    * bloque funcional para uso internacional = international use block.
    * bloque funcional para uso nacional = national use block.
    * con conocimiento básico en el uso de la biblioteca = library literate [library-literate].
    * con conocimiento en el uso de Internet = Internet-savvy.
    * condiciones de uso = terms of use.
    * condiciones legales de uso = legal boilerplate.
    * con el uso = in use, with use.
    * conocimientos básicos sobre el uso de las bibliotecas = library skills.
    * cubrir un uso = address + use.
    * cuchillo de un solo uso = disposable knife.
    * dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.
    * dar un uso = put to + purpose.
    * dar uso = put to + use.
    * dar uso a = make + use of.
    * de doble uso = dual-use.
    * de muchos usos = all-purpose.
    * de pago según el uso = on a pay a you use basis, on a pay as you go basis.
    * de poco uso = low-use.
    * desde el punto de vista del uso = in terms of use.
    * desgaste por el uso = wear and tear.
    * destrezas relacionadas con el uso de la información = information skills.
    * de un solo uso = disposable, single-use.
    * de uso comercial = commercially-owned.
    * de uso cutáneo = use + topically.
    * de uso externo = for external use only.
    * de uso flexible = hop-on/hop-off.
    * de uso frecuente = frequently-used.
    * de uso general = general-use.
    * de uso interno = in-house [inhouse].
    * de uso múltiple = all-purpose.
    * de uso público = publicly available.
    * de uso tópico = use + topically.
    * encuesta sobre el uso del tiempo = time-use survey.
    * en pleno uso de + Posesivo + facultades físicas y mentales = of (a) sound mind, of (a) sound and disposing mind and memory, mentally fit, physically and mentally fit.
    * en pleno uso de + Posesivo + razón = mentally fit.
    * en uso = in use.
    * estadísticas de uso = usage statistics, use statistics.
    * estudio de uso = use study.
    * facilidad de uso = usability, user-friendliness, ease of use.
    * formación en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.
    * frecuencia de uso = usage rate.
    * gastado por el uso = worn-out.
    * hábito de uso = usage pattern, use pattern.
    * hábito de uso, patrón de uso = usage pattern.
    * hacer buen uso de Algo = put to + good use.
    * hacer el mejor uso de = make + the best of.
    * hacer uso = put to + use.
    * hacer uso de = make + use of, draw on/upon, leverage, patronise [patronize, -USA], tap into, deploy.
    * hacer uso de influencias = pull + strings.
    * hacer uso de recursos = tap into + resources.
    * hacer uso de un conocimiento = draw on/upon + knowledge.
    * hacer uso personal = make + personal use.
    * haciendo uso de = by recourse to.
    * herramienta de uso de Internet = Internet appliance.
    * herramienta para el uso de la información = information appliance.
    * impuesto sobre artículos de uso y consumo = excise tax.
    * incremento del uso = increased use.
    * índice de uso = performance measure, output measure.
    * instrucciones de uso = use instruction.
    * licencia de uso = licence agreement.
    * mal uso = misuse, mishandling.
    * mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.
    * método de evaluación de un edificio en uso = post-occupancy evaluation method.
    * multiuso = multi-functional, multi-use [multiuse].
    * normas de uso = user policy.
    * ordenadores de uso público = PAWS (Public access workstations).
    * pago según el uso = pay-per-view, pay-for-use.
    * páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.
    * para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.
    * para posteriores usos = for subsequent use.
    * para su posterior uso = for subsequent use.
    * para su uso posterior = for subsequent use.
    * para todo uso = all-purpose.
    * para uso comercial = commercially-owned.
    * para uso del profesional = professional-use.
    * para uso industrial = heavy-duty.
    * para uso personal = for personal use.
    * para usos posteriores = for subsequent use.
    * plato de un solo uso = disposable plate.
    * poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.
    * proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.
    * recurrir al uso de = resort to + the use of.
    * rentabilizar el uso = maximise + use.
    * ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.
    * ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.
    * ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.
    * servilleta de un solo uso = disposable napkin.
    * sistema de facturación por uso = cost billing system.
    * sistema en uso = operational system.
    * sustancia de uso reglamentado = controlled substance.
    * sustancia de uso regulado = controlled substance.
    * tenedor de un solo uso = disposable fork.
    * uso a distancia = remote use.
    * uso compartido = sharing.
    * uso compartido de la información = information sharing.
    * uso compartido de mesas de trabajo = hot desking.
    * uso compartido de recursos = resource sharing, time-sharing [timesharing].
    * uso de instrumentos = instrumentation.
    * uso de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.
    * uso de la colección = stock use.
    * uso de la letra cursiva = italicisation [italicization, -USA].
    * uso de las mayúsculas = capitalisation [capitalization, -USA].
    * uso de la tierra = land use.
    * uso de sustancias = substance use.
    * uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.
    * uso diario = everyday use.
    * uso doméstico = domestic use.
    * uso excesivo = prodigality, overuse.
    * uso excesivo de = greed for.
    * uso inadecuado = misuse, mistreatment.
    * uso indebido = misuse.
    * uso normal = normal usage.
    * uso óptimo de los recursos = value for money.
    * uso personal = personal use.
    * uso público en la propia biblioteca = in-library use.
    * uso razonable = fair dealing, fair use.
    * uso remoto = remote use.
    * usos y costumbres = customs and habits.
    * usos y gratificaciones = uses and gratifications.
    * uso tópico = for external use only.
    * usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.
    * usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.
    * usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.
    * * *
    a) (de producto, medicamento) use; (de máquina, material) use

    métodos de uso extendido en... — methods widely used in...

    de uso externo — (Farm) for external use only

    b) (de idioma, expresión) use

    una expresión sancionada por el uso — (frml) an expression that has gained acceptance through usage

    c) (de facultad, derecho)

    hacer uso de la palabra — (frml) to speak

    hacer uso y abuso de algo — ( de privilegio) to abuse something

    2) ( de prenda)
    3) (utilidad, aplicación) use
    4) ( usanza) custom
    * * *
    = deployment, disposition, exercise, take-up, usage, use, utilisation [utilization, -USA], utility, consumption, employment, uptake, wear, delivery.

    Ex: In the context of this report any such policy would have to accept that speedy response to current problems requires the deployment of resources in favour of innovative information-driven programmes.

    Ex: The process provides an effective means of controlling such serials until a final decision has been made regarding their disposition.
    Ex: A poorly structured scheme requires the exercise of a good deal of initiative on the part of the indexer in order to overcome or avoid the poor structure.
    Ex: One of the reasons for the relatively slow take-up of microcomputers in libraries in the Philippines is the problem caused by the multitude of languages used in the island group.
    Ex: Changes in usage of terms over time can also present problems = Los cambios en el uso de los términos con el transcurso del tiempo también pueden presentar problemas.
    Ex: Systematic mnemonics is the use of the same notation for a given topic wherever that topic occurs.
    Ex: On occasions it is necessary to adopt an order or arrangement which leads to the efficient utilisation of space.
    Ex: Situations where subdivisions might have had some utility are served by the co-ordination of index terms at the search stage.
    Ex: The screen display formats required by cataloguing staff may be not at all suitable for public consumption.
    Ex: Through the employment of such implicitly derogatory terminology librarians virtually give themselves licence to disregard or downgrade the value of certain materials.
    Ex: The project is investigating the factors which promote or inhibit the uptake of computers in primary schools.
    Ex: When in use moulds were subject to severe wear which resulted in noticeable deterioration of the surface.
    Ex: Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.
    * alfabetización en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.
    * aparato para el uso de la información = information appliance.
    * aumento del uso = increased use.
    * bloque funcional para uso internacional = international use block.
    * bloque funcional para uso nacional = national use block.
    * con conocimiento básico en el uso de la biblioteca = library literate [library-literate].
    * con conocimiento en el uso de Internet = Internet-savvy.
    * condiciones de uso = terms of use.
    * condiciones legales de uso = legal boilerplate.
    * con el uso = in use, with use.
    * conocimientos básicos sobre el uso de las bibliotecas = library skills.
    * cubrir un uso = address + use.
    * cuchillo de un solo uso = disposable knife.
    * dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.
    * dar un uso = put to + purpose.
    * dar uso = put to + use.
    * dar uso a = make + use of.
    * de doble uso = dual-use.
    * de muchos usos = all-purpose.
    * de pago según el uso = on a pay a you use basis, on a pay as you go basis.
    * de poco uso = low-use.
    * desde el punto de vista del uso = in terms of use.
    * desgaste por el uso = wear and tear.
    * destrezas relacionadas con el uso de la información = information skills.
    * de un solo uso = disposable, single-use.
    * de uso comercial = commercially-owned.
    * de uso cutáneo = use + topically.
    * de uso externo = for external use only.
    * de uso flexible = hop-on/hop-off.
    * de uso frecuente = frequently-used.
    * de uso general = general-use.
    * de uso interno = in-house [inhouse].
    * de uso múltiple = all-purpose.
    * de uso público = publicly available.
    * de uso tópico = use + topically.
    * encuesta sobre el uso del tiempo = time-use survey.
    * en pleno uso de + Posesivo + facultades físicas y mentales = of (a) sound mind, of (a) sound and disposing mind and memory, mentally fit, physically and mentally fit.
    * en pleno uso de + Posesivo + razón = mentally fit.
    * en uso = in use.
    * estadísticas de uso = usage statistics, use statistics.
    * estudio de uso = use study.
    * facilidad de uso = usability, user-friendliness, ease of use.
    * formación en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.
    * frecuencia de uso = usage rate.
    * gastado por el uso = worn-out.
    * hábito de uso = usage pattern, use pattern.
    * hábito de uso, patrón de uso = usage pattern.
    * hacer buen uso de Algo = put to + good use.
    * hacer el mejor uso de = make + the best of.
    * hacer uso = put to + use.
    * hacer uso de = make + use of, draw on/upon, leverage, patronise [patronize, -USA], tap into, deploy.
    * hacer uso de influencias = pull + strings.
    * hacer uso de recursos = tap into + resources.
    * hacer uso de un conocimiento = draw on/upon + knowledge.
    * hacer uso personal = make + personal use.
    * haciendo uso de = by recourse to.
    * herramienta de uso de Internet = Internet appliance.
    * herramienta para el uso de la información = information appliance.
    * impuesto sobre artículos de uso y consumo = excise tax.
    * incremento del uso = increased use.
    * índice de uso = performance measure, output measure.
    * instrucciones de uso = use instruction.
    * licencia de uso = licence agreement.
    * mal uso = misuse, mishandling.
    * mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.
    * método de evaluación de un edificio en uso = post-occupancy evaluation method.
    * multiuso = multi-functional, multi-use [multiuse].
    * normas de uso = user policy.
    * ordenadores de uso público = PAWS (Public access workstations).
    * pago según el uso = pay-per-view, pay-for-use.
    * páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.
    * para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.
    * para posteriores usos = for subsequent use.
    * para su posterior uso = for subsequent use.
    * para su uso posterior = for subsequent use.
    * para todo uso = all-purpose.
    * para uso comercial = commercially-owned.
    * para uso del profesional = professional-use.
    * para uso industrial = heavy-duty.
    * para uso personal = for personal use.
    * para usos posteriores = for subsequent use.
    * plato de un solo uso = disposable plate.
    * poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.
    * proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.
    * recurrir al uso de = resort to + the use of.
    * rentabilizar el uso = maximise + use.
    * ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.
    * ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.
    * ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.
    * servilleta de un solo uso = disposable napkin.
    * sistema de facturación por uso = cost billing system.
    * sistema en uso = operational system.
    * sustancia de uso reglamentado = controlled substance.
    * sustancia de uso regulado = controlled substance.
    * tenedor de un solo uso = disposable fork.
    * uso a distancia = remote use.
    * uso compartido = sharing.
    * uso compartido de la información = information sharing.
    * uso compartido de mesas de trabajo = hot desking.
    * uso compartido de recursos = resource sharing, time-sharing [timesharing].
    * uso de instrumentos = instrumentation.
    * uso de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.
    * uso de la colección = stock use.
    * uso de la letra cursiva = italicisation [italicization, -USA].
    * uso de las mayúsculas = capitalisation [capitalization, -USA].
    * uso de la tierra = land use.
    * uso de sustancias = substance use.
    * uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.
    * uso diario = everyday use.
    * uso doméstico = domestic use.
    * uso excesivo = prodigality, overuse.
    * uso excesivo de = greed for.
    * uso inadecuado = misuse, mistreatment.
    * uso indebido = misuse.
    * uso normal = normal usage.
    * uso óptimo de los recursos = value for money.
    * uso personal = personal use.
    * uso público en la propia biblioteca = in-library use.
    * uso razonable = fair dealing, fair use.
    * uso remoto = remote use.
    * usos y costumbres = customs and habits.
    * usos y gratificaciones = uses and gratifications.
    * uso tópico = for external use only.
    * usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.
    * usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.
    * usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.

    * * *
    /ˈuso/
    (en Esp) = Unión Sindical Obrera
    * * *

     

    Del verbo usar: ( conjugate usar)

    uso es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    usó es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    usar    
    uso
    usar ( conjugate usar) verbo transitivo

    ¿qué champú usas? what shampoo do you use?;

    uso algo/a algn de or como algo to use sth/sb as sth
    b) ( llevar) ‹alhajas/ropa/perfume to wear;


    usarse verbo pronominal (en 3a pers) (esp AmL) ( estar de moda) [color/ropa] to be in fashion, to be popular;

    uso sustantivo masculino
    a) (de producto, medicamento, máquina) use;


    hacer uso de algo to use sth
    b) (de facultad, derecho):


    hacer uso de un derecho to exercise a right;
    desde que tengo uso de razón ever since I can remember;
    hacer uso de la palabra (frml) to speak
    c) ( de prenda):


    los zapatos ceden con el uso shoes give with wear
    usar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (hacer uso, emplear) to use: no uses mi maquinilla, don't use my razor
    siempre usa el mismo método, she uses always the same method
    2 (llevar ropa, perfume, etc) to wear
    II vi (utilizar) to use
    uso sustantivo masculino
    1 use
    (aplicación) se compró el ordenador, pero no le da ningún uso, he bought the computer, but he never makes use of it
    (modo de aplicación) instrucciones de uso, instructions for use
    uso externo/tópico, external/local application
    2 (costumbre) custom
    ' uso' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    billón
    - cada
    - casarse
    - como
    - crema
    - cuchara
    - destartalar
    - destino
    - deterioro
    - doméstica
    - doméstico
    - escayola
    - espantosa
    - espantoso
    - estar
    - extendida
    - extendido
    - externa
    - externo
    - gasto
    - lindeza
    - misma
    - mismo
    - mortal
    - muerta
    - muerto
    - parecer
    - permitirse
    - poder
    - prerrogativa
    - pues
    - pura
    - puro
    - que
    - rozar
    - rozarse
    - sala
    - si
    - tal
    - tópica
    - tópico
    - universal
    - usar
    - utensilio
    - vaya
    - ver
    - verdadera
    - verdadero
    - vulgarización
    - vulgarizar
    English:
    abuse
    - afford
    - agree
    - antiallergenic
    - balloon
    - bed
    - blind
    - cease
    - continue
    - current
    - disposable
    - do
    - dog-eared
    - enjoy
    - ever
    - exclusively
    - feel
    - floor
    - fluoride
    - for
    - fuck
    - good
    - have
    - hear of
    - herself
    - himself
    - indeed
    - intend
    - internal
    - it
    - itself
    - just
    - lend
    - lie
    - listen
    - literally
    - misuse
    - myself
    - never
    - next
    - nice
    - not
    - oneself
    - only
    - ourselves
    - practice
    - practise
    - public
    - quite
    - ridesharing
    * * *
    USO ['uso] nf (abrev de Unión Sindical Obrera)
    = centre-right Spanish union
    * * *
    f abr (= Unión Sindical Obrera) Spanish trade union
    * * *
    uso nm
    1) empleo, utilización: use
    de uso personal: for personal use
    hacer uso de: to make use of
    2) : wear
    uso y desgaste: wear and tear
    3) usanza: custom, usage, habit
    al uso de: in the manner of, in the style of
    * * *
    uso n
    2. (ropa, etc) wearing

    Spanish-English dictionary > uso

  • 58 напряжение

    напряже́ние с.
    1. мех. stress
    напряже́ние возника́ет — a stress arises
    вызыва́ть напряже́ние — generate a stress
    концентри́ровать напряже́ния — concentrate stresses
    распределя́ть напряже́ние — distribute a stress
    скла́дывать напряже́ния — combine stresses
    снима́ть напряже́ние — relieve [relax] a stress
    2. эл. voltage, tension
    выключа́ть напряже́ние — deenergize
    гаси́ть напряже́ние на рези́сторе — drop (some) voltage across a resistor
    компенси́ровать напряже́ние противонапряже́нием — buck [back off, back out] a voltage
    наводи́ть напряже́ние — induce voltage
    повыша́ть напряже́ние — step up voltage
    под напряже́нием — alive, live, energized
    понижа́ть напряже́ние — step down voltage
    преобразо́вывать напряже́ние в код — convert voltage to number
    прикла́дывать напряже́ние — apply voltage to, impress voltage on
    проверя́ть нали́чие напряже́ния на зажи́мах — check that voltage exists at terminals
    снима́ть ( выключать) [m2]напряже́ние — deenergize
    снима́ть напряже́ние (для использования, измерения и т. п.; не путать с выключа́ть напряже́ние) — tap off voltage
    стабилизи́ровать напряже́ние элк.брит. stabilize a voltage; амер. regulate a voltage
    амплиту́дное напряже́ние — peak voltage
    напряже́ние ано́да — ( радиолампы) брит. anode voltage; амер. plate voltage; (электроннолучевой трубки, кинескопа) anode voltage
    безопа́сное напряже́ние — safe stress
    бланки́рующее напряже́ние — blanking voltage
    напряже́ние бортово́й се́ти — ав. airborne [airplane-system] voltage; мор. ships system voltage; авто car-system voltage
    вну́треннее напряже́ние — internal [locked-up] stress
    напряже́ние возбужде́ния — excitation voltage
    напряже́ние вольтодоба́вки тлв.boost voltage
    напряже́ние впа́дины ( в туннельных диодах) — valley voltage
    напряже́ние в рабо́чей то́чке — quiescent [Q-point] voltage
    напряже́ние в то́чке максима́льной крутизны́ ( в туннельных диодах) — inflection-point voltage
    напряже́ние в то́чке ма́ксимума то́ка ( в туннельных диодах) — peak(-point) voltage
    входно́е напряже́ние — input voltage
    вы́прямленное напряже́ние — rectified voltage
    высо́кое напряже́ние — high voltage
    выходно́е напряже́ние — output voltage
    вя́зкостное напряже́ние — viscous stress
    напряже́ние гаше́ния — blanking voltage
    генера́торное напряже́ние — generator voltage
    напряже́ние гетероди́на — local-oscillator signal, local-oscillator frequency
    гетероди́нное напряже́ние ( не путать с напряже́нием гетероди́на) — injection [conversion] frequency (signal)
    гла́вное напряже́ние — principal stress
    напряже́ние двойникова́ния — twinning stress
    действи́тельное напряже́ние — true [actual] stress
    де́йствующее напряже́ние — r.m.s. voltage (effective voltage — уст.)
    динами́ческое напряже́ние — dynamic stress
    диффузио́нное напряже́ние — diffusion voltage
    напряже́ние доли́ны ( в туннельных диодах) — valley voltage
    едини́чное напряже́ние
    1. unit stress
    2. unit voltage
    напряже́ние зажига́ния (в газоразрядных приборах, напр. тиратроне) — firing potential, firing voltage
    зака́лочное напряже́ние — cooling [quenching] stress
    замедля́ющее напряже́ние — decelerating [retarding] voltage
    напряже́ние запира́ния — (в радиолампах, полупроводниковых приборах) cut-off voltage; ( в схемах) disabling voltage
    заря́дное напряже́ние — charging voltage
    напряже́ние зе́ркала испаре́ния тепл. — rate or evaporation per sq.m. of water surface
    знакопереме́нное напряже́ние — alternate stress
    напряже́ние и́мпульса обра́тного хо́да — flyback [retrace] pulse voltage
    напряже́ние искре́ния — ( без перехода в дуговой разряд) sparking voltage; ( с переходом в дуговой разряд) arcing voltage
    испыта́тельное напряже́ние — test voltage
    каса́тельное напряже́ние — tangential stress
    кольцево́е напряже́ние ( в тонких оболочках) мор.hoop stress
    напряже́ние коро́ткого замыка́ния — short-circuit voltage
    напряже́ние коро́ткого замыка́ния трансформа́тора — impedance voltage of a transformer
    лине́йное напряже́ние
    1. мех. linear stress
    2. эл. line voltage
    магни́тное напряже́ние — magnetic difference of potential m.d.p.
    напряже́ние на ано́де, като́де, ба́зе, колле́кторе и т. п. — plate, cathode, base, collector, etc. voltage
    напряже́ние нагру́зки — load voltage
    напряже́ние на зажи́мах исто́чника эдс — terminal voltage
    напряже́ние нака́ла — ( прямого) filament voltage; ( косвенного) beater voltage (допустимо filament voltage в обоих случаях)
    напряже́ние нака́чки (в лазерах, параметрических усилителях) — pump(ing) voltage
    напряже́ние насыще́ния ( в транзисторах) — saturation voltage
    номина́льное напряже́ние — rated [nominal] voltage
    напряже́ние обра́тного зажига́ния — fire-back voltage
    обра́тное напряже́ние полупр. — reverse [inverse] voltage
    объё́мное напряже́ние — volumetric stress
    одноо́сное напряже́ние — uniaxial stress
    окружно́е напряже́ние — hoop [tangential] stress
    операти́вное напряже́ние ( на станциях или подстанциях для управления переключением) — control voltage
    опо́рное напряже́ние — reference voltage, voltage reference
    осево́е напряже́ние — axial stress
    осесимметри́чное напряже́ние — axisymmetrical stress
    основно́е напряже́ние — basic stress
    оста́точное напряже́ние
    1. мех. residual stress
    2. эл. residual voltage
    отклоня́ющее напряже́ние ( в ЭЛТ) — deflection voltage
    напряже́ние относи́тельно земли́ — voltage to earth
    напряже́ние отпира́ния ла́мпы элк.cut-on voltage
    напряже́ние отпира́ния по пе́рвой, второ́й или тре́тьей се́тке элк. — control, screen or suppressor grid base
    напряже́ние отпира́ния по се́тке элк.grid base
    напряже́ние отража́теля ( в клистроне) — repeller voltage
    напряже́ние от самокомпенса́ции — extension stress
    напряже́ние отсе́чки — cut-off voltage; ( в полевом транзисторе) pinch-off voltage
    напряже́ние от торможе́ния — braking stress
    напряже́ние парово́го объё́ма — rate of evaporation per cu.m. of steam space
    перви́чное напряже́ние — primary voltage
    напряже́ние перебро́са — turnover voltage
    переключа́ющее напряже́ние — switching voltage
    напряже́ние перекры́тия изоля́ции — flashover voltage
    напряже́ние переме́нного то́ка — alternating [a.c.] voltage
    напряже́ние перехо́дного проце́сса — transient voltage
    напряже́ние пи́ка ( в туннельных диодах) — peak point voltage
    пи́ковое напряже́ние — peak voltage
    пилообра́зное напряже́ние — sawtooth voltage
    напряже́ние пита́ния — supply voltage
    пла́вающее напряже́ние ( в биполярных транзисторах) — floating voltage
    напряже́ние пове́рхности нагре́ва тепл.rate of evaporation
    напряже́ние пове́рхности нагре́ва по испарё́нной вла́ге тепл.overall rate of evaporation
    пове́рхностное напряже́ние — surface stress
    напряже́ние погаса́ния ( в газоразрядных приборах) — extinction potential, extinction voltage
    напряже́ние под нагру́зкой — load stress
    напряже́ние подсве́тки — intensifier voltage
    подфокуси́рующее напряже́ние элк.focusing voltage
    по́лное напряже́ние
    1. мех. combined [compound, composite] stress
    2. эл. total voltage
    поро́говое напряже́ние — threshold voltage
    напряже́ние постоя́нного то́ка — direct [d.c.] voltage
    постоя́нное напряже́ние ( неизменной величины) — constant [fixed] voltage
    предвари́тельное напряже́ние (напр. арматуры, бетона) — prestresing
    преде́льное напряже́ние — ultimate [limit, breaking] stress
    напряже́ние при изги́бе — bending stress
    напряже́ние при круче́нии — torsional [twisting] stress
    напряже́ние при переги́бе ( в корпусе судна) — hogging stress
    напряже́ние при проги́бе ( в корпусе судна) — sagging stress
    напряже́ние при разры́ве — rupture stress
    напряже́ние при растяже́нии — tensile stress
    напряже́ние при сдви́ге — shear(ing) stress
    напряже́ние при сжа́тии — compressive stress
    напряже́ние при скру́чивании — torsional stress
    напряже́ние при сре́зе — shearing stress
    напряже́ние при уда́ре — impact stress
    пробивно́е напряже́ние ( изоляции) — breakdown [disruptive, puncture] voltage
    напряже́ние пробо́я (в полупроводниковых приборах, разрядниках) — break-down voltage
    напряже́ние пробо́я, динами́ческое — dynamic break-down voltage
    напряже́ние пробо́я, стати́ческое — static break-down voltage
    напряже́ние проко́ла ( в микросплавных транзисторах) — punch-through [reach-through] voltage
    напряже́ние промы́шленной частоты́ — commercial-frequency [power-frequency] voltage
    просто́е напряже́ние — simple stress
    прямо́е напряже́ние полупр.forward voltage
    псофометри́ческое напряже́ние — psophometric voltage
    напряже́ние развё́ртки — sweep voltage
    разруша́ющее напряже́ние — breaking stress
    разрывно́е напряже́ние — rupture stress
    напряже́ние разря́да, коне́чное (в аккумуляторах, элементах) — final voltage
    напряже́ние рассогласова́ния ( в системах регулирования) — error voltage
    расчё́тное напряже́ние — design stress
    реакти́вное напряже́ние — reactive voltage
    напряже́ние сби́вки нуля́ ( в сельсинах) — anti-stickoff voltage
    напряже́ние се́ти — брит. mains voltage; амер. supply-line voltage
    напряже́ние се́тки ( в радиолампах) — grid potential, grid voltage
    рабо́тать при положи́тельном напряже́нии се́тки — operate [run] a tube with the grid positive
    напряже́ние сигна́ла — signal voltage
    напряже́ние [m2]сигна́ла выделя́ется на сопротивле́нии нагру́зки RHthe signal voltage is developed across the load resistor RL
    синфа́зное напряже́ние ( в дифференциальных усилителях) — common-mode voltage
    напряже́ние синхрониза́ции — sync voltage
    ска́лывающее напряже́ние — cleavage stress
    сло́жное напряже́ние — combined stress
    напряже́ние смеще́ния — bias voltage
    получа́ть напряже́ние смеще́ния за счёт протека́ния като́дного то́ка че́рез рези́стор — derive [develop] bias voltage by the passage of cathode current through a resistor
    напряже́ние смыка́ния ( в транзисторах) — punch-through [reach-through] voltage
    напряже́ние сраба́тывания ре́ле — operate voltage (не путать с рабо́чим напряже́нием)
    средневы́прямленное напряже́ние (напр. синусоидального тока) — half-period average voltage
    напряже́ние стабилиза́ции ( в рабочем диапазоне тока) — stabilizing voltage
    напряже́ние сцепле́ния — bond stress
    напряже́ние та́ктовой частоты́ — clock voltage
    тангенциа́льное напряже́ние — tangential stress
    температу́рное напряже́ние — temperature stress
    теплово́е напряже́ние — beat [thermal, temperature] stress
    терми́ческое напряже́ние — thermal [temperature, beat] stress
    напряже́ние то́почного простра́нства — beat liberated (by fuel) per cu.m. per hour
    тормозя́щее напряже́ние — breaking [retarding] voltage
    напряже́ние трениро́вки
    1. ( в радиолампах) pre-burn [ageing] voltage
    2. т. над. burn-in voltage
    напряже́ние тро́гания ( в электрической машине) — breakaway voltage
    уде́льное напряже́ние — specific stress
    управля́ющее напряже́ние — control voltage
    упру́гое напряже́ние — elastic stress
    уса́дочное напряже́ние — shrinkage stress
    ускоря́ющее напряже́ние — accelerating voltage
    уста́лостное напряже́ние — fatigue stress
    напряже́ние устране́ния ло́жного нуля́ ( в сельсинах) — anti-stickoff voltage
    фа́зовое напряже́ние — phase voltage
    фокуси́рующее напряже́ние — focusing voltage
    напряже́ние формова́ния напряже́ние — forming voltage
    напряже́ние холосто́го хо́да — ( между двумя зажимами электрической цепи) open-circuit voltage; ( электрооборудования) no-load voltage
    хрони́рующее напряже́ние — timing voltage
    цепно́е напряже́ние — membrane stress
    цикли́ческое напряже́ние — cyclic(al) stress
    ша́говое напряже́ние
    напряже́ние шу́мов — noise voltage
    напряже́ние электро́нного лу́ча — beam voltage
    электростати́ческое напряже́ние — electrostatic pressure
    электрострикцио́нное напряже́ние — piezoelectric stress
    эффекти́вное напряже́ние — r.m.s. [effective] voltage

    Русско-английский политехнический словарь > напряжение

  • 59 эффективная поверхность охлаждения

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > эффективная поверхность охлаждения

  • 60 площ

    area
    единица площ a unit of area
    (район) residential area/space, living area/space
    затревена/тревна площ lawn. a sweep of grass
    засята/посевна площ area/land under crops, a sown area
    поливна площ an area under irrigation
    опорна площ арх. an area of bearing
    населени площи settled/populated areas
    ненаселени площи unsettled/unpopulated areas
    * * *
    ж., -и area; ( повърхност) surface; жилищна \площ floorage; living area/space; затревена/тревна \площ lawn; ( изчислена в акри) acreage; опорна \площ архит. area of bearing; полезна \площ effective area; поливна \площ area under irrigation; работна \площ working area; стрелба на \площ area shooting.
    * * *
    1. (изчислена в акри) acreage 2. (повърхност) surface 3. (район) residential area/space, living area/ space 4. area 5. единица ПЛОЩ a unit of area 6. жилищна ПЛОЩ (в къща) floorage 7. засята/ посевна ПЛОЩ area/land under crops, a sown area 8. затревена/тревна ПЛОЩ lawn. a sweep of grass 9. населени ПЛОЩи settled/ populated areas 10. ненаселени ПЛОЩи unsettled/ unpopulated areas 11. опорна ПЛОЩ apx. an area of bearing 12. поливна ПЛОЩ an area under irrigation 13. стрелба на ПЛОЩ area shooting

    Български-английски речник > площ

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