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1 motopulverizador

m.

engine-driven sprayer, power sprayer.

Spanish-English dictionary > motopulverizador
2 motor

adj.

motive, driving, motor.

m.

1 motor, engine.

2 motor, driving force.

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motor

► adjetivo

1 motive

■ fuerza motora motive power

2 BIOLOGÍA motor

■ función motora motor function

► nombre masculino motor

1 TÉCNICA engine

2 figurado driving force

■ él es el motor de la empresa he is the driving force behind the company

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FRASEOLOGÍA

motor de arranque starter motor

motor de explosión internal-combustion engine

motor de inyección fuel-injection engine

motor de reacción jet engine

motor fuera bordo outboard motor

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motor

► nombre masculino

1 TÉCNICA engine

2 figurado driving force

■ él es el motor de la empresa he is the driving force behind the company

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noun m.

1) motor, engine

2) cause

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1. ADJ

1) (Téc) motive, motor (EEUU)

potencia motora — motive power

2) (Anat) motor

2.

SM motor, engine

motor eléctrico — electric motor o engine

un motor de seis cilindros — a six-cylinder engine

con seis motores — six-engined

con motor — power-driven

aviación con motor — powered flight

motor a chorro, motor a reacción — jet engine

motor de arranque — starter, starter motor

motor de aviación — aircraft engine

motor de búsqueda — (Internet) search engine

motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión — internal combustion engine

motor de inyección — fuel-injected engine

motor delantero — front-mounted engine

motor de puesta en marcha — starter, starter motor

motor diesel — diesel engine

motor fuera (de) borda — outboard motor

motor refrigerado por aire — air-cooled engine

motor trasero — rear-mounted engine

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I
- triz, motor - tora adjetivo motor (before n)
II
masculino

1) (Tec) engine

funciona con or a motor — it is motor-driven

- motor a inyección/a reacción

- motor de arranque

- motor de combustión interna or de explosión

- motor diesel/hidráulico

- motor fuera borda

2) ( impulsor) driving force

* * *

= prime mover, engine, driving force, driver.

Ex. The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.

Ex. These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.

Ex. On-line services have been one of the most powerful driving forces moving information away from its traditional definition and towards the commodity view.

Ex. The realization that knowledge and information provide the fundamental drivers of economic growth is beginning to permeate economic and management thinking.

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* barco a motor = motorboat.

* calentar motores = prime + the pump.

* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.

* el motor de = the power behind.

* industria del motor, la = motor industry, the, motor trade, the.

* lancha a motor = motorboat.

* lancha de motor = power boat.

* lancha motora = speedboat, motorboat.

* motor a chorro = jet engine.

* motor a reacción = jet engine.

* motor + calar = engine + stall.

* motor de búsqueda = portal, search engine, crawler.

* motor de combustión = combustion engine.

* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.

* motor de explosión = combustion engine.

* motor de explosión interna = internal combustion engine.

* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.

* motor del cambio = driver of change.

* motor de propulsión a chorro = jet engine.

* motor diesel = diesel engine.

* motor eléctrico = electric motor.

* tráfico a motor = motor traffic.

* vehículo de tierra a motor = motor land vehicle.

* * *
I
- triz, motor - tora adjetivo motor (before n)
II
masculino

1) (Tec) engine

funciona con or a motor — it is motor-driven

- motor a inyección/a reacción

- motor de arranque

- motor de combustión interna or de explosión

- motor diesel/hidráulico

- motor fuera borda

2) ( impulsor) driving force

* * *

= prime mover, engine, driving force, driver.

Ex: The implementation of successive programmes for supplying educational institutions with microcomputer equipment seems to be the principal prime mover of computerisation processes.

Ex: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.

Ex: On-line services have been one of the most powerful driving forces moving information away from its traditional definition and towards the commodity view.

Ex: The realization that knowledge and information provide the fundamental drivers of economic growth is beginning to permeate economic and management thinking.

* barco a motor = motorboat.

* calentar motores = prime + the pump.

* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.

* el motor de = the power behind.

* industria del motor, la = motor industry, the, motor trade, the.

* lancha a motor = motorboat.

* lancha de motor = power boat.

* lancha motora = speedboat, motorboat.

* motor a chorro = jet engine.

* motor a reacción = jet engine.

* motor + calar = engine + stall.

* motor de búsqueda = portal, search engine, crawler.

* motor de combustión = combustion engine.

* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.

* motor de explosión = combustion engine.

* motor de explosión interna = internal combustion engine.

* motor de gasolina = gasoline engine.

* motor del cambio = driver of change.

* motor de propulsión a chorro = jet engine.

* motor diesel = diesel engine.

* motor eléctrico = electric motor.

* tráfico a motor = motor traffic.

* vehículo de tierra a motor = motor land vehicle.

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motor¹ - triz, motor - tora

adjective

motor ( before n)

el desarrollo motor de un niño the development of a child's motor functions

motor²

masculine

A ( Tec) engine

calentar el motor ( Auto) to warm (up) the engine

Compuestos:

● motor a inyección

fuel-injected engine

● motor a reacción

jet engine

● motor de arranque

starter motor

● motor de combustión interna

internal combustion engine

● motor de émbolo or de pistón

piston engine

● motor de explosión

internal combustion engine

● motor de propulsión a chorro

jet engine

● motor diesel

diesel engine

● motor eléctrico

electric motor

● motor en estrella

radial engine

● motor fuera (de) borda

outboard motor

● motor hidráulico

hydraulic engine

B (impulsor) driving force

el motor de la economía alemana the driving force o the engine of the German economy

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motor 1
◊ - triz, motor -tora adjetivo

motor ( before n)
motor 2 sustantivo masculino
1 (Tec) engine;
◊ motor fuera (de) borda outboard motor

2 ( impulsor) driving force
motor, motriz adjetivo motor
fuerza motriz, driving/ motive/propelling force
motor sustantivo masculino
1 (de combustible) engine
(eléctrico) motor
motor de arranque, starter (motor)
motor de explosión, internal-combustion engine
motor de reacción, jet engine ➣ Ver nota en engine 2 fig (propulsor, fuerza motriz) el motor de la Historia, the driving force of History
' motor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahogarse
- amaraje
- borda
- DGT
- echar
- enloquecer
- escudería
- fallo
- fiable
- forzar
- fueraborda
- motricidad
- motriz
- reacción
- reactor
- salirse
- salón
- tiempo
- vuelo
- acelerar
- adaptar
- afinar
- aflojar
- agarrotar
- ahogar
- alimentación
- alimentar
- apagado
- apagar
- arrancar
- atascar
- automotor
- automovilismo
- automovilístico
- calar
- calentar
- caminar
- carburar
- cargar
- chingar
- chorro
- cilindro
- culata
- desarmar
- detonación
- económico
- eléctrico
- encender
- enfriar
- escobilla
English:
burn out
- check
- combustion engine
- conk out
- crank
- cut out
- die
- diesel engine
- engine
- engine driver
- fume
- gliding
- hang-gliding
- horsepower
- inboard
- internal-combustion engine
- misfire
- motor
- motor racing
- motor-car
- outboard
- powered
- race
- response
- rev
- seize up
- speed up
- starter
- take apart
- whine
- coast
- combustion
- formula
- jet
- launch
- out
- pack
- power
- run
- scooter
- steam

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motor¹, - ora o - triz adj

1. Anat motor;

habilidades motoras motor skills

2. [que produce desarrollo]
el sector motor de la economía the sector which is the driving force of the economy

motor² nm

1. [máquina] engine, motor

Comp
motor alternativo reciprocating engine;
motor de arranque starter, starter motor;

motor de cohete rocket engine;

motor de combustión combustion engine;

motor de combustión interna internal combustion engine;

motor de cuatro tiempos four-stroke engine;

motor diesel diesel engine;

motor de dos tiempos two-stroke engine;

motor eléctrico electric motor;

motor de explosión internal combustion engine;

motor (de) fueraborda outboard motor o engine;

motor de inducción induction motor;

motor de inyección fuel-injection engine;

motor iónico ion engine;

motor de reacción jet engine;

motor rotativo rotary engine;

motor de turbina turbine engine

2. [fuerza] driving force;

el motor de la economía the driving force in the economy;

el motor del equipo [en deporte] the team dynamo

3. [causa] instigator, cause

4. Informát motor de búsqueda search engine

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motor

I adj ANAT motor

II m engine; eléctrico motor

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motor, -ra adj

motriz: motor

motor nm

1) : motor, engine

2) : driving force, cause

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motor n

1. (de vehículo) engine

2. (eléctrico) motor

Spanish-English dictionary > motor
3 accionado por correas

(adj.) = belt-driven

Ex. The machinery would be belt-driven from shafting powered, probably, by a gas engine.

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(adj.) = belt-driven

Ex: The machinery would be belt-driven from shafting powered, probably, by a gas engine.

Spanish-English dictionary > accionado por correas
4 carro

m.

1 cart.

aguantar carros y carretas (figurative) to put up with a lot

¡para el carro! hang on a minute! (espera)

subirse al carro de la tecnología to sign up for the new technology

carro de combate (military) tank

2 trolley (shopping cart).

carro de la compra (de bebé) shopping trolley

3 carriage.

4 car (automobile). ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

5 car (of train). (Mexican Spanish)

carro comedor dining car

carro dormitorio sleeper

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carro

► nombre masculino

1 (vehículo) cart

2 (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley, US cart

3 MILITAR tank

4 (carga de un carro) cartload

5 (de máquina de escribir) carriage

6 familiar (coche) car

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FRASEOLOGÍA

apearse del carro familiar to give up, quit

¡para el carro! familiar hold your horses!, hold on!

carros y carretas familiar (ofensas) insults, abuse 2 (molestias) setbacks, hitches, trouble, problems

■ tuvo que aguantar carros y carretas he had to put up with a lot of abuse

carro blindado armoured (US armored) car

carro de combate tank

carro de la compra shopping trolley, US shopping cart

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noun m.

1) car

2) cart

3) wagon

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SM

1) (=carreta) cart, waggon, wagon

- aguantar carros y carretas

- apearse o bajarse del carro

- ¡para el carro!

- pararle el carro a algn

- poner el carro delante de las mulas o los bueyes

- subirse al carro

- tirar del carro

- untar el carro a algn

carro alegórico — float

carro aljibe — water cart

carro de golf — golf buggy

carro de guerra — ( Hist) chariot

carro de la compra — shopping trolley, shopping cart (EEUU)

2) (Mil) tank

carro blindado — armoured car, armored car (EEUU), armour-plated car, armor-plated car (EEUU)

carro de asalto, carro de combate — tank

3) LAm (=coche) car; (=taxi) cab, taxi; (=vagón) carriage, car ( esp EEUU); (=autobús) bus, coach

carro comedor — Méx dining car, restaurant car

carro correo — mail van

carro cuba — tank truck

carro de mudanzas — removal van, moving van (EEUU)

carro dormitorio — Méx sleeping car

carro fúnebre — hearse

carros chocones Méx —

carros locos — Col bumper cars, dodgems (Brit)

carro tranvía, carro urbano — tramcar, streetcar (EEUU)

4) [de máquina de escribir] carriage

5) (=carga) cartload

un carro de problemas — a whole load of problems

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masculino

1)

a) ( carreta) cart

un carro de tierra — a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas — to put up with anything

para el carro! — (fam) cool it! (colloq), hold your horses! (colloq)

subirse al carro — to jump on the bandwagon

b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE)

c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE)

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

- carro alegórico

- carro bomba

- carro comedor/dormitorio

- carro de bomberos

- carro de combate

- carro lanza-agua

- carro libre

- carro loco

- carro sport

2) ( de máquina de escribir) carriage

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= trolly, carriage, cart, chariot, waggon [wagon, -USA].

Ex. Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.

Ex. The two formes of the sheet were imposed on the bed of the reciprocating carriage where they were inked by two sets of rollers, one at each end of the frame.

Ex. The replacement of the horse and cart by the motor truck has improved the transport system.

Ex. Built for King Frederick William II. in 1788-91 with the Quadriga on top, a four-horse chariot driven by the goddess of Victory, holding the symbols of victory.

Ex. In San Francisco horse-drawn wagons preceded the cable cars.

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* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.

* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.

* carro de los platos sucios = dirty-dish cart.

* engancharse al carro = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* retorno de carro = carriage return.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

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masculino

1)

a) ( carreta) cart

un carro de tierra — a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas — to put up with anything

para el carro! — (fam) cool it! (colloq), hold your horses! (colloq)

subirse al carro — to jump on the bandwagon

b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE)

c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE)

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

- carro alegórico

- carro bomba

- carro comedor/dormitorio

- carro de bomberos

- carro de combate

- carro lanza-agua

- carro libre

- carro loco

- carro sport

2) ( de máquina de escribir) carriage

* * *

= trolly, carriage, cart, chariot, waggon [wagon, -USA].

Ex: Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.

Ex: The two formes of the sheet were imposed on the bed of the reciprocating carriage where they were inked by two sets of rollers, one at each end of the frame.

Ex: The replacement of the horse and cart by the motor truck has improved the transport system.

Ex: Built for King Frederick William II. in 1788-91 with the Quadriga on top, a four-horse chariot driven by the goddess of Victory, holding the symbols of victory.

Ex: In San Francisco horse-drawn wagons preceded the cable cars.

* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.

* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.

* carro de los platos sucios = dirty-dish cart.

* engancharse al carro = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* retorno de carro = carriage return.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

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carro

masculine

A

1 (carreta) cart

un carro de tierra a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas to put up with anything

echarle el carro a algn ( Ven fam) (culpar) to put the blame on sb; (jugar una mala pasada) to do the dirty on sb ( colloq)

¡para el carro! ( fam); cool it! ( colloq), hang o hold on! ( colloq), hold your horses! ( colloq)

pararle el carro a algn: a estos especuladores hay que pararles el carro these speculators must be dealt with o stopped once and for all

se puso insolente y hubo que pararle el carro he started being rude and I/they had to put him in his place

subirse al carro to jump on the bandwagon

2 ( AmL exc CS) ( Auto) car, automobile ( AmE)

3 (Chi, Méx) (vagón) coach, carriage ( BrE)

4 ( Chi) (tranvía) streetcar ( AmE), tram ( BrE)

Compuestos:

● carro acompañante

( Col) team car

● carro alegórico

(CS, Méx) float

● carro bomba

( Col) car bomb

● carro chocador

( Méx) carro chocón

● carro chocón

(Méx, Per, Ven) bumper car, Dodgem car® ( BrE)

● carro comedor

( Méx) dining car, restaurant car ( BrE)

● carro de bomberos

(Andes, Méx) fire truck ( AmE), fire engine ( BrE)

● carro de combate

tank

● carro dormitorio

( Méx) sleeping car, sleeper

● carro fuerte

dray

● carro lanzaagua

( Chi) water cannon

● carro libre

( Ven) cab, taxi

● carro loco

( Andes) bumper car, Dodgem® car ( BrE)

● carro neptuno

( RPl) water cannon

● carro pirata

( Ven) unlicensed cab

● carro por puesto

( Ven) minibus or car used for public transport

● carro sport

( AmL exc CS) sports car

B (de una máquina de escribir) carriage

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carro sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( carreta) cart;

◊ un carro de tierra a cartload of earth;

carro de combate tank
b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE);

◊ carro bomba (Col) car bomb;

carro loco (Andes) bumper car;
carro sport (AmL exc CS) sports car;
carro de bomberos (Andes, Méx) fire engine
c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE);

◊ carro comedor/dormitorio (Méx) dining/sleeping car

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

2 ( de máquina de escribir) carriage
carro sustantivo masculino
1 (carreta) cart
2 (de máquina de escribir) carriage
3 (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley, US cart
4 Mil carro de combate, tank
5 LAm car
♦ Locuciones: familiar ¡para el carro!, hold your horses!
' carro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tanque
- acondicionar
- aparejar
- baúl
- contravía
- dañar
- jalonazo
- raid
- sincronizar
English:
armored car
- armoured car
- automobile
- bandwagon
- car
- carousel
- cart
- chariot
- climb
- hold
- rattle
- shaft
- trolley
- waggon
- wagon
- band
- bumper car
- fire
- float
- onto
- smoking
- sports
- tank

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carro nm

1. [vehículo] cart;
[en batallas] chariot;
un carro de trigo a cartload of wheat;
Fig
apuntarse o [m5] subirse al carro de la tecnología to sign up for the new technology;

Comp

aguantar carros y carretas to put up with a lot;

Comp

¡para el carro! [espera un momento] hang on a minute!;

Comp
Fam
parar el carro a alguien to get sb to cool it;

mi madre me está encima para que me case con ella – tienes que pararle el carro my mother is on at me to marry her – you'll have to get her to back off there;

Comp

poner el carro delante del caballo o [m5] de las mulas to put the cart before the horse;

Comp

tirar del carro to do all the donkey work

Comp
Andes, CSur, Méx carro alegórico carnival float; Chile carro de arrastre trailer;
carro blindado armoured vehicle;
Col carro bomba car bomb; Andes, CSur, Méx carro de bomberos Br fire engine, US fire truck; Méx carro de carga goods wagon o van;
carro de combate tank;
Am salvo RP carro sport sports car
2. [carrito] trolley, US cart;
[de bebé] Br pram, US baby carriage
Comp
carro de la compra shopping Br trolley o US cart [two-wheeled]
3. [de máquina de escribir] carriage

4. [para diapositivas] magazine

5. Am salvo RP [automóvil] car

Comp
Col carros locos bumper cars, Br Dodgems®
6. Méx [vagón] car

Comp
carro comedor dining car;
carro dormitorio sleeper

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carro

m

1 cart;

subirse al carro fig jump on the bandwagon;

¡para el carro! fam hold your horses! fam ;

poner el carro delante de los bueyes fig put the cart before the horse;

untar el carro a alguien fam grease s.o.’s palm fam

2

:

el Carro AST the Charioteer

3 L.Am. ( coche) car

4 L.Am. ( taxi) taxi, cab

5 Méx
FERR car
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carro nm

1) coche: car

2) : cart

3) Chile, Mex : coach (of a train)

4)

carro alegórico : float (in a parade)

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carro n

1. (vehículo) cart

2. (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley

Spanish-English dictionary > carro
5 impulsar

v.

1 to propel, to drive.

2 to stimulate (promocionar) (economía).

impulsar las relaciones Norte-Sur to promote North-South relations

las claves que impulsan el sector the key drivers for the industry

3 to encourage, to foster, to urge, to drive.

Ricardo impulsa a su equipo Richard encourages his team.

4 to impulse, to propel, to motor.

Su tecnología impulsa el programa His technology impulses the program.

5 to boost, to drive, to force, to give a boost.

Su energía impulsa a María His energy impels Mary.

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impulsar

► verbo transitivo

1 to impel

2 TÉCNICA to drive forward

3 (potenciar) to promote

4 (incitar) to drive

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FRASEOLOGÍA

impulsar a alguien a hacer algo to drive somebody to do something

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verb

1) to impel

2) drive

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VT

1) (Mec) to drive, propel

2) [+ persona] to drive, impel

impulsado por el miedo — driven (on) by fear

3) [+ deporte, inversión] to promote

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verbo transitivo

a) <motor/vehículo> to propel, drive

b) < persona> to drive

se sintió impulsada a decírselo — she felt impelled to tell him

c) <comercio, producción> to boost, give a boost to

para impulsar las relaciones culturales — in order to promote cultural relations

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= further, impel, propel, thrust forward, drive, mobilise [mobilize, -USA], pioneer, give + impetus, power, jump-start [jump start], kick-start [kickstart], forward.

Ex. IFLA's International Office for Universal Bibliographic Control was established in order to further international control of bibliographic records.

Ex. We have already been impelled toward a definition of the future catalog by forces not especially conducive to its development into a more effective instrument.

Ex. A magnetic field propels the bubbles in the right direction through the film.

Ex. The acid rain literature illustrated the 1st paradigm, where journals from the unadjusted literature were thrust forward in the adjusted literature, and no unadjusted journal fell into obscurity.

Ex. The notation 796.33 is used for sporst involving an inflated ball propelled ( driven) by foot.

Ex. It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.

Ex. Icons, or pictorial representations of objects in systems, were pioneered by Xerox.

Ex. Two concepts given much impetus lately through the increasing study of sociology have been 'communication' and 'class'.

Ex. The other method was to increase the effective size of the press by using a cylindrical platen, powered either by hand or by steam.

Ex. Jump-start your learning experience by participating in 1 or 2 half-day seminars that will help you come up to speed on the new vocabularies, processes and architectures underlying effective content management.

Ex. Shock tactics are sometimes necessary in order to expose injustice and kick-start the process of reform.

Ex. In order to forward the mission of the University, specific programs will be targeted for growth, consolidation, and possible elimination.

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* impulsado por energía eólica = wind-powered.

* impulsar a = galvanise into.

* impulsar a la acción = galvanise into + action.

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verbo transitivo

a) <motor/vehículo> to propel, drive

b) < persona> to drive

se sintió impulsada a decírselo — she felt impelled to tell him

c) <comercio, producción> to boost, give a boost to

para impulsar las relaciones culturales — in order to promote cultural relations

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= further, impel, propel, thrust forward, drive, mobilise [mobilize, -USA], pioneer, give + impetus, power, jump-start [jump start], kick-start [kickstart], forward.

Ex: IFLA's International Office for Universal Bibliographic Control was established in order to further international control of bibliographic records.

Ex: We have already been impelled toward a definition of the future catalog by forces not especially conducive to its development into a more effective instrument.

Ex: A magnetic field propels the bubbles in the right direction through the film.

Ex: The acid rain literature illustrated the 1st paradigm, where journals from the unadjusted literature were thrust forward in the adjusted literature, and no unadjusted journal fell into obscurity.

Ex: The notation 796.33 is used for sporst involving an inflated ball propelled ( driven) by foot.

Ex: It is time for all librarians to change their attitudes and become involved, to seek funds and mobilise civic organisations and businesses in cooperative efforts.

Ex: Icons, or pictorial representations of objects in systems, were pioneered by Xerox.

Ex: Two concepts given much impetus lately through the increasing study of sociology have been 'communication' and 'class'.

Ex: The other method was to increase the effective size of the press by using a cylindrical platen, powered either by hand or by steam.

Ex: Jump-start your learning experience by participating in 1 or 2 half-day seminars that will help you come up to speed on the new vocabularies, processes and architectures underlying effective content management.

Ex: Shock tactics are sometimes necessary in order to expose injustice and kick-start the process of reform.

Ex: In order to forward the mission of the University, specific programs will be targeted for growth, consolidation, and possible elimination.

* impulsado por energía eólica = wind-powered.

* impulsar a = galvanise into.

* impulsar a la acción = galvanise into + action.

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impulsar [A1 ]

vt

1 ‹motor/vehículo› to propel, drive

el viento impulsa la nave the wind propels the ship

2 ‹persona› to drive

el motivo que lo impulsó a hacerlo the motive that drove him to do it

se sintió impulsada a decírselo she felt impelled to tell him

3 ‹comercio› to boost, give a boost to

para impulsar las relaciones culturales in order to promote cultural relations

quieren impulsar la iniciativa they are trying to give impetus to o to boost the initiative

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impulsar ( conjugate impulsar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹motor/vehículo› to propel, drive

b) ‹ persona› to drive

c) ‹comercio, producción› to boost, give a boost to;

‹cultura/relaciones› to promote
impulsar verbo transitivo
1 to impel, drive: el viento impulsa la cometa, the kite is driven by the wind
2 (estimular) to motivate: sus palabras de ánimo me impulsaron a seguir, his words of encouragement inspired me to go on
' impulsar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
animar
- llevar
English:
drive
- fuel
- galvanize
- impel
- paddle
- power

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impulsar vt

1. [empujar] to propel, to drive

2. [incitar]
impulsar a alguien (a algo) to drive sb (to sth);

¿qué te impulsó a marcharte? what drove you to leave?

3. [promocionar] [economía] to stimulate;
[amistad] to foster;
debemos impulsar las relaciones Norte-Sur we should promote North-South relations;

las claves que impulsan el sector the key drivers for the industry

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impulsar

v/t

1 TÉC propel

2 COM, fig

boost

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impulsar vt

: to propel, to drive

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impulsar vb

1. (empujar) to drive forward [pt. drove; pp. driven]

la fuerza del motor impulsa al coche the power of the engine drives the car forward

2. (animar) to encourage

su facilidad para la música le impulsó a componer his talent for music encouraged him to compose

3. (promover) to boost / to stimulate

impulsar la creación de empleo to boost job creation

Spanish-English dictionary > impulsar
6 accionado por árbol de transmisión

= shafting powered

Ex. The machinery would be belt-driven from shafting powered, probably, by a gas engine.

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= shafting powered

Ex: The machinery would be belt-driven from shafting powered, probably, by a gas engine.

Spanish-English dictionary > accionado por árbol de transmisión
7 funcionar

v.

1 to work, to run (machine).

funciona a pilas it works o runs off batteries

no funciona out of order (en letrero)

El motor anda bien The engine is working well.

2 to work for.

Me funcionó la idea The idea worked for me.

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funcionar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (desempeñar una función) to work, function

■ funciona con gasolina/diesel it runs on petrol/diesel

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FRASEOLOGÍA

hacer funcionar algo to operate something

'No funciona' "Out of order"

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verb

1) to function

2) run, work

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VI

1) [aparato, mecanismo] to work; [motor] to work, run; [sistema] to work, function

¿cómo funciona el vídeo? — how does the video work?, how do you work the video?

funciona con monedas de un euro — it works with one-euro coins

hacer funcionar una máquina — to operate a machine

no funciona — out of order

2) [plan, método] to work; [negocio, película] to be a success

su primer matrimonio no funcionó — her first marriage did not work out o was not a success

su última novela no ha funcionado tan bien como la anterior — his latest novel hasn't been as successful o as much of a success as the previous one

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verbo intransitivo aparato/máquina to work; servicio to operate

¿cómo funciona esto? — how does this work?

no funciona — out of order

funcionar con pilas/gasolina — to run off batteries/on gasoline

* * *

= be operational, be operative, function, operate, perform, work, be in working order, tick, do + the trick.

Ex. ORBIT has been operational since 1972, and has around seventy data bases mounted.

Ex. Sometimes truncation may be operative on both ends of a stem.

Ex. The DOBIS/LIBIS allows both the library and the computer center to function efficiently and at a lower cost by sharing one system.

Ex. These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex. The advanced arithmetical machines of the future will be electrical in nature, and they will perform at 100 times present speeds, or more.

Ex. Files only work effectively for a limited number of documents.

Ex. It is therefore a point of wisdom to ensure beforehand that everything is in the best possible working order.

Ex. The article 'Is your infrastructure ticking?' discusses the issues associated with managing information technology (IT) infrastructure in large organizations.

Ex. We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.

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* dejar de funcionar = go down, cease to + function, go + belly up, flake out, go + dead, pack up.

* empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* forma de funcionar = business model.

* funcionar además como = double as, double up as.

* funcionar a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, work like + a charm, go like + a charm.

* funcionar al máximo = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* funcionar a plena capacidad = be fully into + Posesivo + stride.

* funcionar a tope = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* funcionar bien = be in order.

* funcionar con dificultad = labour [labor, -USA].

* funcionar conjuntamente = work together, interwork.

* funcionar con pérdidas = run + at a loss.

* funcionar de lo lindo = work like + a charm, go like + a charm.

* funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.

* funcionar en/a = run over.

* funcionar mal = malfunction.

* funcionar mejor = work + best, do + best.

* funcionar por un sistema de turnos = work to + a rota system, work on + a rota system, work on + a rota, work + shifts.

* funcionar recíprocamente = work + both ways.

* funcionar también como = double as, double up as.

* hacer Algo funcionar = make + Nombre + tick.

* hacer funcionar = service, do + the trick.

* hacer que Algo empiece a funcionar = get + Nombre + off the ground.

* hacer que Algo funcione = make + Nombre + spin.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + it rolling.

* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.

* no funcionar = be out of order.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.

* que funciona con electricidad = electrically-powered, electrically-operated.

* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.

* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.

* que funciona con vapor = steam-powered.

* que funciona manualmente = manually operated.

* sistema + dejar de funcionar = system + crash.

* volver a funcionar = be back in business.

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verbo intransitivo aparato/máquina to work; servicio to operate

¿cómo funciona esto? — how does this work?

no funciona — out of order

funcionar con pilas/gasolina — to run off batteries/on gasoline

* * *

= be operational, be operative, function, operate, perform, work, be in working order, tick, do + the trick.

Ex: ORBIT has been operational since 1972, and has around seventy data bases mounted.

Ex: Sometimes truncation may be operative on both ends of a stem.

Ex: The DOBIS/LIBIS allows both the library and the computer center to function efficiently and at a lower cost by sharing one system.

Ex: These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.

Ex: The advanced arithmetical machines of the future will be electrical in nature, and they will perform at 100 times present speeds, or more.

Ex: Files only work effectively for a limited number of documents.

Ex: It is therefore a point of wisdom to ensure beforehand that everything is in the best possible working order.

Ex: The article 'Is your infrastructure ticking?' discusses the issues associated with managing information technology (IT) infrastructure in large organizations.

Ex: We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.

* dejar de funcionar = go down, cease to + function, go + belly up, flake out, go + dead, pack up.

* empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.

* forma de funcionar = business model.

* funcionar además como = double as, double up as.

* funcionar a las mil maravillas = work + a treat, work like + a charm, go like + a charm.

* funcionar al máximo = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* funcionar a plena capacidad = be fully into + Posesivo + stride.

* funcionar a tope = stretch + Nombre + to the limit.

* funcionar bien = be in order.

* funcionar con dificultad = labour [labor, -USA].

* funcionar conjuntamente = work together, interwork.

* funcionar con pérdidas = run + at a loss.

* funcionar de lo lindo = work like + a charm, go like + a charm.

* funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.

* funcionar en/a = run over.

* funcionar mal = malfunction.

* funcionar mejor = work + best, do + best.

* funcionar por un sistema de turnos = work to + a rota system, work on + a rota system, work on + a rota, work + shifts.

* funcionar recíprocamente = work + both ways.

* funcionar también como = double as, double up as.

* hacer Algo funcionar = make + Nombre + tick.

* hacer funcionar = service, do + the trick.

* hacer que Algo empiece a funcionar = get + Nombre + off the ground.

* hacer que Algo funcione = make + Nombre + spin.

* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + it rolling.

* máquina que funciona con monedas = coin-operated machine.

* no funcionar = be out of order.

* programa + dejar de funcionar = programme + crash.

* que funciona a base de órdenes = command-driven.

* que funciona con electricidad = electrically-powered, electrically-operated.

* que funciona con energía eólica = wind-powered.

* que funciona con monedas = coin-operated, coin-op.

* que funciona con vapor = steam-powered.

* que funciona manualmente = manually operated.

* sistema + dejar de funcionar = system + crash.

* volver a funcionar = be back in business.

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funcionar [A1 ]

vi

to work

el reloj funciona a la perfección the clock works perfectly

¿cómo funciona este cacharro? how does this thing work?

[ S ] no funciona out of order

la relación no funcionaba their relationship wasn't working (out) ( colloq)

el servicio no puede funcionar con tan poco personal the service cannot operate o function with so few staff

funciona con pilas it works on o runs off batteries

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funcionar ( conjugate funcionar) verbo intransitivo [aparato/máquina] to work;
[ servicio] to operate;
( on signs) no funciona out of order;
◊ funcionar con pilas/gasolina to run off batteries/on gasoline

funcionar verbo intransitivo to work: no funciona, (en letrero) out of order

' funcionar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
andar
- deteriorarse
- evolucionar
- ir
- marchar
- poner
- resultar
- vez
- bien
- carburar
English:
act
- act up
- behave
- dare
- function
- get
- go
- malfunction
- need
- operate
- perform
- run
- work
- develop
- die
- drive
- flush
- pack
- play
- turn

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funcionar vi

to work;

el sistema funciona de maravilla the system works superbly;

funciona con gasolina it runs on Br petrol o US gasoline;

funciona a o [m5] con pilas it uses o runs off batteries, it's battery-powered;

no funciona [en letrero] out of order;

su matrimonio no está funcionando their marriage isn't working (out);

conmigo los lloros no funcionan you won't get anywhere with me by crying

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funcionar

v/i work;

no funciona out of order

* * *

funcionar vi

1) : to function

2) : to run, to work

* * *

funcionar vb

1. (en general) to work

la fotocopiadora no funciona the photocopier isn't working

2. (ir) to run [pt. ran; pp. run]

este juguete funciona con pilas this toy runs on batteries

"no funciona" "out of order"

Spanish-English dictionary > funcionar
8 mediante

adj.

intervening.

prep.

by means of.

lo levantaron mediante una polea it was lifted by means of a pulley system

las obras se adjudicarán mediante concurso público the contract for the work will be put out to tender

puede aplazar la compra mediante 12 pagos mensuales you can spread the purchase over 12 monthly payments

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mediante

► adjetivo

1 by means of

* * *

PREP

1) (=por medio de) by means of

izan las cajas mediante una polea — the crates are lifted by means of a pulley

se comunicaban mediante mensajes en clave — they communicated by means of coded messages

se comunican mediante gestos — they communicate through signs

lograron abrir la puerta mediante una palanca — they managed to open the door with a metal bar

vigilaban el edificio mediante cámaras ocultas — hidden cameras were used to keep a watch on the building

un diseño mediante ordenador — a computer-generated design

2)

Dios mediante — God willing

volveré, Dios mediante, el lunes — I'll be back on Monday, God willing

* * *

preposición (frml) through, by means of (frml)

mediante un intérprete — through o by means of an interpreter

los resultados obtenidos mediante este método — the results obtained by o using this method

atrapa su presa mediante estas pinzas — it traps its prey with these claws

* * *

= through, by, by the use of, through the agency of, via, by means of.

Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.

Ex. The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.

Ex. He is not even a man who can readily perform the transformations of equations by the use of calculus.

Ex. This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.

Ex. Access to the contents of data bases is via some computer-searching technique, often using an online terminal.

Ex. Documents may be retrieved by means of the coding around the edge of the card.

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* demarcación mediante párrafos = paragraphing.

* Dios mediante = God willing.

* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador O = OR together.

* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador Y = AND together.

* mediante el ordenador = computer-mediated.

* mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.

* mediante isótopos = isotopically.

* mediante la catálisis = catalytically.

* mediante la deducción = deductively.

* mediante la mitosis = mitotically.

* mediante la TI = IT-enabled.

* mediante llamada telefónica = call-in.

* mediante mapas = map-based.

* mediante microfichas = microfiche-based.

* mediante pistones = piston-driven.

* mediante satélite = satellite-based, via satellite.

* mediante una entrevista = interview-based.

* pago mediante tarjeta = card payment.

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preposición (frml) through, by means of (frml)

mediante un intérprete — through o by means of an interpreter

los resultados obtenidos mediante este método — the results obtained by o using this method

atrapa su presa mediante estas pinzas — it traps its prey with these claws

* * *

= through, by, by the use of, through the agency of, via, by means of.

Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.

Ex: The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.

Ex: He is not even a man who can readily perform the transformations of equations by the use of calculus.

Ex: This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.

Ex: Access to the contents of data bases is via some computer-searching technique, often using an online terminal.

Ex: Documents may be retrieved by means of the coding around the edge of the card.

* demarcación mediante párrafos = paragraphing.

* Dios mediante = God willing.

* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador O = OR together.

* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador Y = AND together.

* mediante el ordenador = computer-mediated.

* mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.

* mediante isótopos = isotopically.

* mediante la catálisis = catalytically.

* mediante la deducción = deductively.

* mediante la mitosis = mitotically.

* mediante la TI = IT-enabled.

* mediante llamada telefónica = call-in.

* mediante mapas = map-based.

* mediante microfichas = microfiche-based.

* mediante pistones = piston-driven.

* mediante satélite = satellite-based, via satellite.

* mediante una entrevista = interview-based.

* pago mediante tarjeta = card payment.

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mediante

prep

1 ( frml) ‹proceso/técnica/instrumento›

mediante el proceso de la pasteurización through (the process of) pasteurization, by pasteurization, by means of pasteurization

los resultados obtenidos mediante este método the results obtained with o by o using this method

el animal atrapa a su presa mediante estas pinzas the animal traps its prey with these claws, the animal uses these claws to trap its prey

2

Dios mediante God willing

estaremos nuevamente con ustedes, Dios mediante, el próximo jueves we'll be with you again next Thursday, God willing

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mediante preposición
through, by means of
mediante preposición by means of
' mediante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adivinar
- conquista
- trampear
- ganar
English:
advertise
- agree
- carbon dating
- extort
- god
- levy
- means
- taunt

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mediante prep

1. [por medio de] by means of;

lo levantaron mediante una polea it was lifted by means of a pulley system;

las obras se adjudicarán mediante concurso público the contract for the work will be put out to tender;

puede aplazar la compra mediante 12 pagos mensuales you can spread the purchase over 12 monthly payments;

la información se puede encontrar mediante un motor de búsqueda the information can be found using o with a search engine

2. Comp

Dios mediante God willing;

nos veremos el lunes, Dios mediante I'll see you Monday, hopefully

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mediante

prp by means of;

Dios mediante God willing

* * *

mediante prep

: through, by means of

Dios mediante: God willing

Spanish-English dictionary > mediante
9 correr

v.

1 to run (persona, animal).

me gusta correr todas las mañanas I like to go for a run every morning

¡corre a pedir ayuda! run for help!

a todo correr at full speed o pelt

María corrió hacia la casa Mary ran towards the house.

El agua corre libremente Water runs free.

Ellos corren riesgos They run risks.

Pedro corre el programa en su computadora Peter runs the program on his...

2 to drive fast.

3 to flow.

4 to pass, to go by (time).

esta última semana ha pasado corriendo this last week has flown by

5 to spread (noticia).

corre el rumor de que… there's a rumor that…

Los rumores corren sin tregua Rumors circulate relentlessly.

6 to cover (recorrer) (una distancia).

corrió los 100 metros he ran the 100 meters

7 to move or pull up (mover) (mesa, silla).

corre la cabeza, que no veo move your head out of the way, I can't see

Ricardo corrió los muebles Richard moved the furniture.

8 to run (informal) (computing) (programa, aplicación).

9 to operate, to run.

Los programas corren sin problema The programs run without a problem.

10 to fire, to dismiss, to boot out.

María corrió al jardinero Mary fired the gardener.

11 to expand, to propagate, to spread.

El fuego corrió por toda la selva The fire spread throughout the jungle.

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correr

► verbo intransitivo

1 (gen) to run

■ se marchó corriendo she ran off

2 (darse prisa) to rush, hurry

■ ¡corre, es tarde! hurry up, it's late!

3 (viento) to blow

4 (agua) to flow, run

5 (tiempo) to pass, fly

6 (noticias) to spread, circulate

■ el rumor corría por la ciudad the rumour spread throughout the city

7 (conductor) to drive fast

■ Juan corre mucho Juan drives very fast

8 (coche) to go fast

9 (sueldo, interés) to be payable

10 (puerta, ventana) to slide

11 (moneda) to be legal tender

► verbo transitivo

1 (distancia) to cover; (país) to travel through

2 (carrera) to run; (caballo) to race, run

3 (echar) to close; (cortina) to draw; (cerrojo) to bolt

4 (mover) to pull up, move, draw up

■ corre la mesa move the table

5 (estar expuesto) to run

■ correr un peligro to run a risk

6 (aventura) to have

7 (avergonzar) to make ashamed

8 (turbar) to make embarrassed

► verbo pronominal correrse

1 (persona) to move over; (objeto) to shift, slide

2 (color, tinta) to run

3 (media) to ladder

4 (avergonzarse) to blush, go red

5 tabú (tener orgasmo) to come

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a todo correr at full speed

correr a cargo de alguien (ocuparse) to take care of something 2 (pagar) to pay for something

■ la cena corre a mi cargo I'll pay for the dinner

correr con algo to be responsible for something

correr con los gastos to foot the bill

corre la voz de que... rumour has it that...

correr mundo to be a globe-trotter

correr un peligro to be in danger

correrla familiar to live it up

dejar correr algo to let something drop, let something ride

deprisa y corriendo in a hurry

el mes que corre the current month

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verb

1) to run,

2) rush

3) flow

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1. VI

1) (=ir deprisa) [persona, animal] to run; [vehículo] to go fast

tuve que correr para alcanzar el autobús — I had to run to catch the bus

se me acercó corriendo — he ran up to me

subió las escaleras corriendo — he ran up the stairs

corrió a decírselo — he ran to tell him

¡cómo corre este coche! — this car's really fast!, this car can really go some!

no corras tanto, que hay hielo en la carretera — don't go so fast, the road's icy

• echar a correr — to start running, break into a run

el ladrón echó a correr — the thief ran off

- correr como un galgo o gamo

2) (=darse prisa) to hurry, rush

¡corre! — hurry (up)!

corre que llegamos tarde — hurry (up) or we'll be late

no corras que te equivocarás — don't rush it or you'll make a mistake

me voy corriendo, que sale el tren dentro de diez minutos — I must dash, the train leaves in ten minutes

llega el jefe, más vale que te vayas corriendo — the boss is coming so you'd better get out of here

• hacer algo a todo correr — to do sth as fast as one can

salieron a todo correr — they rushed out as fast as they could

3) (=fluir) [agua] to run, flow; [aire] to flow; [grifo, fuente] to run

el río corre muy crecido — the river is running very high

corre mucho viento — there's a strong wind blowing, it's very windy

voy a cerrar la ventana porque corre un poco de aire — I'm going to shut the window because there's a bit of a draught o draft (EEUU)

el camino corre por un paisaje pintoresco — the road runs o goes through picturesque countryside

han corrido ríos de tinta sobre el asunto — reams and reams have been written on the subject

por sus venas corre sangre china — he has Chinese blood

• correr paralelo a, una cadena montañosa que corre paralela a la costa — a chain of mountains that runs parallel to the coast

la historia de los ordenadores corre paralela a los adelantos en materia de semiconductores — the history of computers runs parallel to advances in semiconductor technology

- dejar las cosas correr

4) [tiempo]

el tiempo corre — time is getting on o pressing

¡cómo corre el tiempo! — time flies!

el mes que corre — the current month, the present month

corría el año 1965 — it was 1965

al o con el correr del tiempo — over the years

en estos o los tiempos que corren — nowadays, these days

en los tiempos que corren es difícil encontrar personas tan honradas — it's hard to find people as honest as him these days o nowadays

es un tipo demasiado sensible para los tiempos que corren — he's too sensitive for this day and age

5) (=moverse) [rumor] to go round; [creencia] to be widespread

el dinero corre con fluidez — money is constantly changing hands

las noticias corren muy deprisa — news travels fast

corre por ahí un documento muy interesante — there's a very interesting document going around

la noticia corría de boca en boca — the news was on everyone's lips

la noticia corrió como la pólvora — the news spread like wildfire

6) (=hacerse cargo)

eso corre de mi cuenta — I'll take care of that

• correr a cargo de algn, eso corre a cargo de la empresa — the company will take care of that

la entrega del premio corrió a cargo del ministro de Cultura — the prize was presented by the Minister for Culture

la música corrió a cargo de la RPO — the music was provided by the RPO

la traducción ha corrido a cargo de Cortázar — the translation is by Cortázar

• correr con algo, correr con los gastos — to meet o bear the expenses

el inversor corre con los riesgos — the investor bears the risk

correr con la casa — to run the house, manage the house

7) (Econ) [sueldo] to be payable; [moneda] to be valid

su sueldo correrá desde el primer día del mes — his salary will be payable from the first of the month

8)

correr a o por — (=venderse) to sell at

2. VT

1) (Dep) [+ distancia] to run; [+ prueba] to compete in

corre cinco kilómetros diarios — she runs five kilometres a day

corrí 50 metros hasta alcanzar la carretera — I ran for 50 metres until I reached the road

Carl Lewis ha decidido no correr los 100 metros — Carl Lewis has decided not to run (in) o compete in the 100 metres

corrió la Vuelta a España — he competed in the Tour of Spain

ha corrido medio mundo — he's been round half the world

2) (=desplazar) [+ objeto] to move along; [+ silla] to move; [+ balanza] to tip; [+ nudo] to adjust; [+ vela] to unfurl

corre un poco la silla para allá — move the chair (along) that way a little

corrió el pestillo — she bolted the door

corre la cortina — draw the curtain
velo 1)
3) (=hacer correr) [+ caballo] to run, race; [+ caza] to chase, pursue

correr un toro — to run in front of and avoid being gored by a charging bull for sport

4) (=tener) [+ riesgo] to run; [+ suerte] to suffer, undergo

corren el riesgo de ser encarcelados — they run the risk of being sent to prison

no quería correr la misma suerte de su amigo — he didn't want to suffer o undergo the same fate as his friend

no corréis peligro — you're not in (any) danger

el acuerdo no parece correr peligro — the agreement doesn't seem to be in danger
prisa
5) (=extender)

el agua corrió la pintura — the water made the paint run

las lágrimas le corrieron el maquillaje — her tears made her make-up run

has corrido la tinta por toda la página — you've smeared the ink across the page

6) (Mil) (=invadir) to raid; (=destruir) to lay waste

7) (Com) to auction

8) (=abochornar) to embarrass

9) esp LAm * (=expulsar) to chuck out *

lo corrieron de la casa con gritos y patadas — they chucked him kicking and screaming out of the house *

10)

correrla — * (=ir de juerga) to live it up *

3.

See:

correrse

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) to run

bajó/subió las escaleras corriendo — she ran down/up the stairs

salieron corriendo del banco — they ran out of the bank

echó a correr — he started to run, he broke into a run

corrió a su encuentro — she ran to meet him

a todo correr — at top speed

salió a todo correr — he went/came shooting out

b) (Dep) atleta to run; caballo to run

sale a correr todas las mañañas — she goes for a run every morning

c) (Auto, Dep) piloto/conductor to race

2)

a) ( apresurarse)

llevo todo el día corriendo de un lado para otro — I've been rushing around all day long

corre, ponte los zapatos! — hurry o quick, put your shoes on!

rellénalo corriendo y entrégalo — fill it in quickly and hand it in

no corras tanto que te equivocarás — don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes

corrí a llamarte/a escribirte — I rushed to call you/write to you

me tengo que ir corriendo — I have to rush off

se fueron corriendo al hospital — they rushed to the hospital

b) (fam) (ir, moverse) (+ compl) vehículo/conductor

corre mucho — he drives too/very fast

esa moto corre mucho — that motorcycle is o goes really fast

3)

a) (+ compl) cordillera/carretera to run; río to run, flow

b) agua to flow, run; sangre to flow

corría una brisa suave — there was a gentle breeze

corre mucho viento hoy — it's very windy today

dejar correr algo — to let something go

c) rumor

corre el rumor de que... — there is a rumor going around that..., rumor has it that...

corrió la voz de que... — there was a rumor that...

d) polea to run; puerta to slide

la cremallera no corre — the zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip is stuck

el pestillo no corre — I can't bolt/unbolt the door

4) tiempo

a) (pasar, transcurrir)

corren tiempos difíciles — these are difficult times

corría el año 1939 cuando... — it was in 1939 that...

con el correr de los años — as time went/goes by

el mes que corre — in the current month (frml)

b) ( pasar de prisa) to fly

5) sueldo/alquiler to be payable

6) ( hacerse cargo)

correr con algo — < con gastos> to pay something; < con organización> to be responsible for something
2.
correr vt

1)

a) (Dep) < maratón> to run

corrió los 1.500 metros — he ran the 1,500 meters

b) (Auto, Dep) <prueba/gran premio> to race in

2)

a) (fam) (echar, expulsar) to kick... out (colloq), to chuck... out (colloq)

b) (fam) ( perseguir) to run after

3)

a) ( exponerse a)

no quiero correr riesgos — I don't want to take any risks

corres el riesgo de perderlo — you run the risk of losing it

aquí no corres peligro — you're safe here

b) ( experimentar)

ambos corrieron parecida suerte — they both suffered a similar fate

juntos corrimos grandes aventuras — we had some great adventures together

4) ( mover)

a) <botón/ficha/silla> to move

b) < cortina> ( cerrar) to draw o close; ( abrir) to open o pull back

corre el cerrojo — bolt the door

c) (Inf) < texto> to scroll
3.
correrse v pron

1) ( moverse)

a) silla/cama to move; pieza/carga to shift

b) (fam) persona to move up o over

2)

a) tinta to run; rímel/maquillaje to run, smudge; (+ me/te/le etc)

se me corrió el rímel — my mascara ran

b) (AmL) media to ladder

3) (Esp arg) ( llegar al orgasmo) to come (colloq)

* * *

= flow, race, running, jogging, course.

Ex. At this disclosure, a flush flowed from Leforte's cheeks to her neck.

Ex. These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.

Ex. Thus in games, manipulatory skills are often exercised and extended, as for example in games that involve running, climbing or making objects -- bows and arrows, catapults, clothes for dolls, and so on.

Ex. Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease are discussed, as well as how development of coronary disease can be attenuated or arrested by a prolonged routine of jogging.

Ex. The disease is called temporal arteritis because the temporal arteries, which course along the sides of the head just in front of the ears (to the temples), often become inflamed.

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* con el correr del tiempo = over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of time.

* corre el rumor de que = rumour has it that.

* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.

* correr a cargo de = be the responsibility of.

* correr a toda velocidad = sprint.

* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr con los gastos = bear + the cost(s), pick up + the tab, pay + the piper.

* correr de acá para allá = rush around.

* correr de aquí para allá = rush around, run + here and there.

* correr de la cuenta de Alguien = be on + Pronombre.

* correr desaforadamente = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr de un sitio para otro = rush around.

* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.

* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.

* correr la impresión = slur + impression.

* correr la voz = spread + the news, spread + the word.

* correr más deprisa que = outrun [out-run].

* correr mundo = see + life, see + the world.

* correr peligro = be at risk.

* correr que se las pela = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr ríos de tinta = spill + vast quantities of ink, a lot + be written about, much + be written about.

* correrse = come.

* correrse dormido = wet dream.

* correrse una juerga = have + a ball, have + a great time.

* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + risks, take + chances (on).

* correr un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.

* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.

* corría el rumor de que = rumour had it that.

* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.

* corriendo con los gastos = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.

* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.

* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* entrar y salir corriendo = run in and out.

* gastos + correr a cuenta de = bear + the cost(s).

* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.

* ir corriendo = hot-foot it to.

* ir corriendo a = dash off to, run off to.

* irse corriendo = dash off, shoot off.

* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.

* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.

* salir corriendo = leg it, run off, run away, bolt, make + a bolt for, dash off, take off, shoot off, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels.

* salir corriendo a la calle = run into + the street.

* volver corriendo = scurry back.

* zapatilla de correr = running shoe.

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) to run

bajó/subió las escaleras corriendo — she ran down/up the stairs

salieron corriendo del banco — they ran out of the bank

echó a correr — he started to run, he broke into a run

corrió a su encuentro — she ran to meet him

a todo correr — at top speed

salió a todo correr — he went/came shooting out

b) (Dep) atleta to run; caballo to run

sale a correr todas las mañañas — she goes for a run every morning

c) (Auto, Dep) piloto/conductor to race

2)

a) ( apresurarse)

llevo todo el día corriendo de un lado para otro — I've been rushing around all day long

corre, ponte los zapatos! — hurry o quick, put your shoes on!

rellénalo corriendo y entrégalo — fill it in quickly and hand it in

no corras tanto que te equivocarás — don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes

corrí a llamarte/a escribirte — I rushed to call you/write to you

me tengo que ir corriendo — I have to rush off

se fueron corriendo al hospital — they rushed to the hospital

b) (fam) (ir, moverse) (+ compl) vehículo/conductor

corre mucho — he drives too/very fast

esa moto corre mucho — that motorcycle is o goes really fast

3)

a) (+ compl) cordillera/carretera to run; río to run, flow

b) agua to flow, run; sangre to flow

corría una brisa suave — there was a gentle breeze

corre mucho viento hoy — it's very windy today

dejar correr algo — to let something go

c) rumor

corre el rumor de que... — there is a rumor going around that..., rumor has it that...

corrió la voz de que... — there was a rumor that...

d) polea to run; puerta to slide

la cremallera no corre — the zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip is stuck

el pestillo no corre — I can't bolt/unbolt the door

4) tiempo

a) (pasar, transcurrir)

corren tiempos difíciles — these are difficult times

corría el año 1939 cuando... — it was in 1939 that...

con el correr de los años — as time went/goes by

el mes que corre — in the current month (frml)

b) ( pasar de prisa) to fly

5) sueldo/alquiler to be payable

6) ( hacerse cargo)

correr con algo — < con gastos> to pay something; < con organización> to be responsible for something
2.
correr vt

1)

a) (Dep) < maratón> to run

corrió los 1.500 metros — he ran the 1,500 meters

b) (Auto, Dep) <prueba/gran premio> to race in

2)

a) (fam) (echar, expulsar) to kick... out (colloq), to chuck... out (colloq)

b) (fam) ( perseguir) to run after

3)

a) ( exponerse a)

no quiero correr riesgos — I don't want to take any risks

corres el riesgo de perderlo — you run the risk of losing it

aquí no corres peligro — you're safe here

b) ( experimentar)

ambos corrieron parecida suerte — they both suffered a similar fate

juntos corrimos grandes aventuras — we had some great adventures together

4) ( mover)

a) <botón/ficha/silla> to move

b) < cortina> ( cerrar) to draw o close; ( abrir) to open o pull back

corre el cerrojo — bolt the door

c) (Inf) < texto> to scroll
3.
correrse v pron

1) ( moverse)

a) silla/cama to move; pieza/carga to shift

b) (fam) persona to move up o over

2)

a) tinta to run; rímel/maquillaje to run, smudge; (+ me/te/le etc)

se me corrió el rímel — my mascara ran

b) (AmL) media to ladder

3) (Esp arg) ( llegar al orgasmo) to come (colloq)

* * *

= flow, race, running, jogging, course.

Ex: At this disclosure, a flush flowed from Leforte's cheeks to her neck.

Ex: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.

Ex: Thus in games, manipulatory skills are often exercised and extended, as for example in games that involve running, climbing or making objects -- bows and arrows, catapults, clothes for dolls, and so on.

Ex: Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease are discussed, as well as how development of coronary disease can be attenuated or arrested by a prolonged routine of jogging.

Ex: The disease is called temporal arteritis because the temporal arteries, which course along the sides of the head just in front of the ears (to the temples), often become inflamed.

* con el correr del tiempo = over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of time.

* corre el rumor de que = rumour has it that.

* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.

* correr a cargo de = be the responsibility of.

* correr a toda velocidad = sprint.

* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr con los gastos = bear + the cost(s), pick up + the tab, pay + the piper.

* correr de acá para allá = rush around.

* correr de aquí para allá = rush around, run + here and there.

* correr de la cuenta de Alguien = be on + Pronombre.

* correr desaforadamente = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr de un sitio para otro = rush around.

* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.

* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.

* correr la impresión = slur + impression.

* correr la voz = spread + the news, spread + the word.

* correr más deprisa que = outrun [out-run].

* correr mundo = see + life, see + the world.

* correr peligro = be at risk.

* correr que se las pela = run for + Posesivo + life.

* correr ríos de tinta = spill + vast quantities of ink, a lot + be written about, much + be written about.

* correrse = come.

* correrse dormido = wet dream.

* correrse una juerga = have + a ball, have + a great time.

* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + risks, take + chances (on).

* correr un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.

* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.

* corría el rumor de que = rumour had it that.

* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.

* corriendo con los gastos = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.

* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.

* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.

* entrar y salir corriendo = run in and out.

* gastos + correr a cuenta de = bear + the cost(s).

* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.

* ir corriendo = hot-foot it to.

* ir corriendo a = dash off to, run off to.

* irse corriendo = dash off, shoot off.

* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.

* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.

* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.

* salir corriendo = leg it, run off, run away, bolt, make + a bolt for, dash off, take off, shoot off, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels.

* salir corriendo a la calle = run into + the street.

* volver corriendo = scurry back.

* zapatilla de correr = running shoe.

* * *

correr [E1 ]

vi

A

1 to run

tuve que correr para no perder el tren I had to run or I'd have missed the train

bajó las escaleras corriendo she ran down the stairs

los atracadores salieron corriendo del banco the robbers ran out of the bank

iba corriendo y se cayó she was running and she fell over

corrían tras el ladrón they were running after the thief

echó a correr he started to run, he broke into a run

cuando lo vio corrió a su encuentro when she saw him she rushed o ran to meet him

a todo correr at top speed, as fast as I/he could

salió a todo correr he went/came shooting out

corre que te corre: se fueron, corre que te corre, para la playa they went tearing o racing off to the beach

el que no corre vuela you have to be quick off the mark

2 ( Dep) «atleta» to run; «caballo» to run

sale a correr todas las mañanas she goes out running o jogging every morning, she goes for a run every morning

corre en la maratón he's running in the marathon

3 ( Auto, Dep) «piloto/conductor» to race

corre con una escudería italiana he races o drives for an Italian team

B

1

(apresurarse): llevo todo el día corriendo de un lado para otro I've been rushing around all day long, I've been on the go all day long ( colloq)

¡corre, ponte los zapatos! hurry o quick, put your shoes on!

no corras tanto que te equivocarás don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes

en cuanto me enteré corrí a llamarte/a escribirle as soon as I heard, I rushed to call you/write to him

vino pero se fue corriendo he came but he rushed off o raced off again

se fueron corriendo al hospital they rushed to the hospital

2 ( fam) (ir, moverse) (+ compl):

corre mucho he drives too/very fast

esa moto corre mucho that motorcycle is o goes really fast

C

1 (+ compl) «cordillera/carretera» to run; «río» to run, flow

corre paralela a la costa it runs parallel to the coast

el río corre por un valle abrupto the river runs o flows through a steep-sided valley

2 «agua» to flow, run; «sangre» to flow

corría una brisa suave there was a gentle breeze, a gentle breeze was blowing

corre mucho viento hoy it's very windy today

el champán corría como agua the champagne flowed like water

3

«rumor»: corre el rumor de que … there is a rumor going around that …, word o rumor has it that …

corrió la voz de que se había fugado there was a rumor that she had escaped

4 «polea» to run

la cremallera no corre the zipper ( AmE) o ( BrE) zip is stuck o won't do up/undo

el pestillo no corre I can't bolt/unbolt the door, the bolt won't move o slide

D «días/meses/años»

1

(pasar, transcurrir): corren tiempos difíciles these are difficult times

corría el año 1939 cuando … it was in 1939 that …

con el correr de los años as time went/goes by, as years passed/pass

el mes que corre this month, in the current month ( frml)

2 (pasar de prisa) to fly

¡cómo corre el tiempo! how time flies!

los días pasan corriendo the days fly by o go by in a flash

E

1 «sueldo/alquiler» to be payable

2 (ser válido) to be valid

las nuevas tarifas empezarán a correr a partir de mañana the new rates come into effect from tomorrow

ya sabes que esas excusas aquí no corren (CS); you know you can't get away with excuses like that here, you know excuses like that won't wash with me/us ( colloq)

estos bonos ya no corren these vouchers are no longer valid

3 (venderse) correr A or POR algo to sell AT o FOR sth

F correr con ‹gastos› to pay

la empresa corrió con los gastos de la mudanza the firm paid the removal expenses o the moving expenses o met the cost of the removal

el Ayuntamiento corrió con la organización del certamen the town council organized o was responsible for organizing the competition

■ correr

vt

A

1 ( Dep) ‹maratón› to run

corrió los 1.500 metros he ran the 1,500 meters

correrla ( fam); to go out on the town ( colloq)

2 ( Auto, Dep) ‹prueba/gran premio› to race in

B

1 ( fam) (echar, expulsar) to kick … out ( colloq), to chuck … out ( colloq)

lo corrieron del pueblo they ran him out of town

2 ( fam) (perseguir) to chase, run after

acaba de salir, si la corres, la alcanzas (Col, RPl); she's just gone out, if you run you'll catch her (up)

C

1

(exponerse a): quiero estar seguro, no quiero correr riesgos I want to be sure, I don't want to take any risks

corres el riesgo de perderlo/de que te lo roben you run the risk of o you risk losing it/having it stolen

aquí no corres peligro you're safe here o you're not in any danger here

2

(experimentar): ambos corrieron parecida suerte they both suffered a similar fate

juntos corrimos grandes aventuras we lived through o had great adventures together

prisa

D (mover)

1 ‹botón/ficha/silla› to move

2 ‹cortina› to draw

corre el cerrojo bolt the door, slide the bolt across/back

corra la pesa hasta que se equilibre slide the weight along until it balances

velo

3 ( Inf) ‹texto› to scroll

E ( ant); ‹territorio› to raid

F

( Chi fam) (propinar): córreles palo give them a good beating

les corrió balas a todos he sprayed them all with bullets

■ correrse

v pron

A (moverse)

1 «pieza» to shift, move; «carga» to shift

2 ( fam); «persona» to move up o over, shift up o over ( colloq)

3 ( Chi fam) (escurrirse, escabullir) to slip away

B

1 «tinta» to run; «rímel/maquillaje» (+ me/te/le etc) to run, smudge

2 ( AmL) «media» to ladder, run

se me corrió un punto del suéter I pulled a thread in my sweater and it ran

C ( Esp arg) (llegar al orgasmo) to come ( colloq)

* * *

correr ( conjugate correr) verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( en general) to run;

◊ bajó/subió las escaleras corriendo she ran down/up the stairs;

salieron corriendo del banco they ran out of the bank;
echó a correr he started to run
b) (Auto, Dep) [piloto/conductor] to race

2
a) ( apresurarse):

◊ ¡corre, ponte los zapatos! hurry o quick, put your shoes on!;

no corras tanto que te equivocarás don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes ;
corrí a llamarte I rushed to call you;
me tengo que ir corriendo I have to rush off
b) (fam) [ vehículo] to go fast;

[ conductor] to drive fast
3
a) [carretera/río] to run;

[ agua] to run;
[ sangre] to flow;
◊ corría una brisa suave there was a gentle breeze

b) [ rumor]:

◊ corre el rumor/la voz de que … there is a rumor going around that …

4 (pasar, transcurrir):
◊ corría el año 1973 cuando … it was 1973 when …;

con el correr de los años as time went/goes by;
¡cómo corre el tiempo! how time flies!
5 ( hacerse cargo) correr con algo ‹ con gastos› to pay sth;
‹ con organización› to be responsible for sth
verbo transitivo
1
a) (Dep) ‹ maratón› to run

b) (Auto, Dep) ‹prueba/gran premio› to race in

2 ( exponerse a):
◊ corres el riesgo de perderlo you run the risk of losing it;

aquí no corres peligro you're safe here
3
a) ‹botón/ficha/silla› to move;

‹ cortina› ( cerrar) to draw, close;
( abrir) to open, pull back;
◊ corre el cerrojo bolt the door

b) (Inf) ‹ texto› to scroll

correrse verbo pronominal
1
a) [silla/cama] to move;

[pieza/carga] to shift
b) (fam) [ persona] to move up o over

2
a) [ tinta] to run;

[rímel/maquillaje] to run, smudge;
◊ se me corrió el rímel my mascara ran

b) (AmL) [ media] to ladder

correr
I verbo intransitivo
1 to run
(ir deprisa) to go fast
(al conducir) to drive fast
2 (el viento) to blow
(un río) to flow
3 (darse prisa) to hurry: corre, que no llegamos, hurry up or we'll be late
figurado corrí a hablar con él, I rushed to talk to him
4 (estar en situación de) correr peligro, to be in danger
correr prisa, to be urgent
II verbo transitivo
1 (estar expuesto a) to have
correr el riesgo, to run the risk
2 (una cortina) to draw
(un cerrojo) to close
3 (un mueble) to pull up, draw up
♦ Locuciones: corre a mi cargo, I'll take care of it
correr con los gastos, to foot the bill
' correr' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bola
- cargo
- colorada
- colorado
- echar
- liebre
- pareja
- parejo
- pestillo
- prisa
- riesgo
- tinta
- velo
- voz
- Y
- agua
- condenado
- condición
- corretear
- dejar
- desaforado
- desplazar
- peligro
- soler
- tropezar
- viento
English:
about
- afford
- bear
- charge
- danger
- dash
- draw
- gamble
- go about
- meet
- outrun
- pelt
- pound
- pour
- pull
- race
- race along
- ride
- risk
- run
- run with
- running
- rush
- rush around
- scurry
- streak
- tear along
- trickle
- unleash
- as
- budge
- caper
- cover
- flow
- fly
- go
- hell
- jog
- like
- mad
- move
- put
- shift
- slide
- smudge
- spread
- sweep
- throw
- wind

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correr

♦ vi

1. [persona, animal] to run;

me gusta correr todas las mañanas I like to go for a run every morning;

se fue corriendo he ran off o away;

miles de fans corrieron al encuentro del cantante thousands of fans ran to greet o meet the singer;

¡corre a pedir ayuda! run for help!;

varias personas corrieron tras el asaltante several people ran after the robber;

echar a correr to start running;

Comp
Fam
corre que se las pela she runs like the wind;

Comp
Fam
el que no corre, vuela you've got to be on your toes o quick around here

2. [apresurarse]
¡corre, que vamos a perder el autobús! hurry up, we're going to miss the bus!;

no corras, que te vas a equivocar don't rush yourself, or you'll make a mistake;

cuando me enteré del accidente, corrí a visitarla when I heard about the accident I went to visit her as soon as I could o I rushed to visit her;

estoy agotado, toda la mañana corriendo de aquí para allá I'm exhausted, I've been rushing o running around all morning;

corre, que va a empezar la película quick, the film's about to start;

Comp

a todo correr: hay que acabar este trabajo a todo correr we have to finish this job as quickly as possible;

cuando se enteró de la noticia, vino a todo correr when she heard the news she came as quickly as she could

3. [competir] [atleta, caballo] to run;
[ciclista] to ride;
corre con una moto japonesa he rides a Japanese motorbike;

corre con un coche italiano he drives an Italian car

4. [conductor] to drive fast;

no corras tanto, que vamos a tener un accidente slow down o stop driving so fast, we're going to have an accident

5. [vehículo]
el nuevo modelo corre todavía más the new model is o goes even faster;

esta moto no corre nada this motorbike can't go very fast at all

6. [fluido] [río] to flow;
[agua del grifo] to run;
la sangre corre por las venas blood flows through the veins;

deja correr el agua (del grifo) leave the Br tap o US faucet running

7. [viento] to blow;

corría una ligera brisa there was a gentle breeze, a gentle breeze was blowing

8. [el tiempo, las horas] to pass, to go by;

esta última semana ha pasado corriendo this last week has flown by

9. [transcurrir]
corría el principio de siglo cuando… it was around the turn of the century when…;

en los tiempos que corren nadie tiene un trabajo seguro no one is safe in their job these days o in this day and age

10. [noticia] to spread;

corre el rumor de que… there's a rumour going about that…

11. [encargarse de]
correr con [los gastos] to bear;
[la cuenta] to pay;
la organización de la cumbre corrió a cargo de las Naciones Unidas the United Nations organized the summit, the United Nations took care of the organization of the summit;

la comida corre a cargo de la empresa the meal is on the company;

esta ronda corre de mi cuenta this round is on me, this is my round

12. [sueldo, renta] to be payable;

el alquiler corre desde principios de cada mes the rent is payable at the beginning of each month

13. [venderse] to sell;

este vino corre a diez euros la botella this wine sells for ten euros a bottle

14. Informát [uso crítico] to run;

el nuevo sistema operativo no correrá en modelos antiguos the new operating system won't run on older models

♦ vt

1. [prueba, carrera] [a pie, a caballo] to run;
[en coche, moto] to take part in;
corrió los 100 metros he ran the 100 metres;

correrá el Tour de Francia he will be riding in the Tour de France

2. [mover] [mesa, silla] to move o pull up;

corre la cabeza, que no veo move your head out of the way, I can't see

3. [cerrar] [cortinas] to draw, to close;
[llave] to turn;
correr el cerrojo o [m5] pestillo to bolt the door/gate/ etc

4. [abrir] [cortinas] to draw, to open

5. [experimentar]
correr aventuras to have adventures;

correr peligro to be in danger;

si dejas la caja ahí, corre el peligro de que alguien tropiece con ella if you leave the box there, (there's a danger o risk that) someone might trip over it;

correr el riesgo de (hacer) algo to run the risk of (doing) sth;

no quiero correr ningún riesgo I don't want to take any risks;

no sabemos la suerte que correrá el proyecto we don't know what is to become of the project, we don't know what the project's fate will be;

no se sabe todavía qué suerte han corrido los desaparecidos the fate of the people who are missing is still unknown

6. [noticia] to spread;

corrieron el rumor sobre su dimisión they spread the rumour of her resignation;

correr la voz to pass it on

7. [pintura, colores]
la lluvia corrió la capa de pintura the rain made the paint run

8. Informát [uso crítico] [programa, aplicación] to run;

no consigo correr este programa I can't get this program to run properly

9. Com to auction, to sell at auction

10. Taurom [torear] to fight

11. Am Fam [despedir] to throw out

12. Am Fam [ser válido] to be in use;

las ideas progresistas allá no corren progressive ideas don't get much of a hearing there

13. Am [perseguir] to chase (after);

los perros iban corriendo a la liebre the dogs chased after the hare

14. Méx, Ven [funcionar] to be running;

hoy no corren los trenes the trains aren't running today

15. Comp
Fam
correrla to go out on the town;
RP Fam
correr la coneja to scrimp and save

♦ See also the pronominal verb correrse

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correr

I v/i

1 run;

a todo correr at top speed

2 ( apresurarse) rush

3 de tiempo pass

4 de agua run, flow

5 fig

:

correr con los gastos pay the expenses;

correr con algo meet the cost of sth;

correr a cargo de alguien be s.o.’s responsibility, be down to s.o. fam II v/t

1 run

2 cortinas draw; mueble slide, move

3

:

correr la misma suerte suffer the same fate

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correr vi

1) : to run, to race

2) : to rush

3) : to flow

correr vt

1) : to travel over, to cover

2) : to move, to slide, to roll, to draw (curtains)

3)

correr un riesgo : to run a risk

♦ See also the reflexive verb correrse

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correr vb

1. (en general) to run [pt. ran; pp. run]

corre cinco kilómetros diarios he runs five kilometres every day

tuve que correr para coger el tren I had to run to catch the train

2. (darse prisa) to hurry [pt. & pp. hurried] / to rush

¡corre! hurry up!

3. (vehículo) to go fast

¡cómo corre este coche! this car goes really fast!

4. (conducir) to drive fast [pt. drove; pp. driven]

corre demasiado he drives too fast

no corras tanto slow down a bit

5. (noticia, etc) to go round

corre el rumor de que dimitirá there's a rumour going round that he's going to resign

6. (mover) to move

corre un poco la silla para que pueda pasar move the chair over a bit so that I can get past

7. (participar en una carrera) to compete

¿correrás la carrera? will you compete in the race?

correr con los gastos to meet the costs [pt. & pp. met]

correr el pestillo / correr el cerrojo to bolt the door

correr la cortina to draw the curtain [pt. drew; pp. drawn]

correr mundo to get around

correr peligro to be in danger

correr un riesgo to run a risk [pt. ran; pp. run]

Spanish-English dictionary > correr
10 eléctrico

adj.

electric, electrical, power-driven, power-operated.

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eléctrico

► adjetivo

1 electric, electrical

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(f. - eléctrica)

adj.

electric, electrical

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ADJ electric, electrical
eléctrica ELÉCTRICO ¿"Electric" o "electrical"? ► El adjetivo eléctrico se traduce por electric cuando nos referimos a un aparato en particular o a la luz eléctrica: Siempre duermo con una manta eléctrica I always sleep with an electric blanket ... una estufa eléctrica...... an electric heater... ... la invención de la luz eléctrica...... the invention of electric light... ► En cambio, si hablamos de aparatos eléctricos en general o de la electricidad generada por un organismo vivo, se traduce por electrical: ... aparatos eléctricos...... electrical appliances... ... componentes eléctricos...... electrical components... ... la actividad eléctrica en el cerebro...... electrical activity in the brain... Eso ha ocurrido a consecuencia de un fallo eléctrico That was caused by an electrical fault
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- ca adjetivo <tren/motor/luz> electric; <instalación/aparato> electrical; < carga> electrical, electric

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= electric, electrical, electrically-operated, electrically-powered.

Ex. It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.

Ex. One of the most obvious implications has been the electrical, mechanical and structural requirements imposed on library buildings.

Ex. Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.

Ex. Toy locomotives powered by clockwork were popular into the late 1930s, until electrically-powered models became more readily available.

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* aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.

* aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.

* aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances.

* cable eléctrico = power cable, power line.

* caja de registro eléctrico = wiring compartment.

* calentador eléctrico = immersion heater.

* cambiar la instalación eléctrica = rewire.

* carga eléctrica = electrical charge.

* central eléctrica = electric power station, power plant, powerhouse.

* compañía eléctrica = power company.

* componente eléctrico = electrical part.

* contacto eléctrico = electric contact, electrical contact.

* corriente eléctrica = electric current.

* corte de la corriente eléctrica = power cut.

* corte en el fluido eléctrico = power cut, power failure.

* descarga eléctrica = electric shock, electrical discharge.

* energía eléctrica = electric power, power.

* fluido eléctrico = power.

* generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.

* generador eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.

* grupo eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.

* herramienta eléctrica = power tool.

* hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.

* impulso eléctrico = electrical impulse.

* industria de la ingeniería eléctrica, la = electrical engineering industry, the.

* ionización eléctrica = electrical ionisation.

* manta eléctrica = electric blanket.

* máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter.

* motor eléctrico = electric motor.

* no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].

* pieza eléctrica = electrical part.

* plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.

* plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.

* potencia eléctrica = power.

* recambio eléctrico = electrical part.

* red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.

* red eléctrica = power grid, mains electricity.

* red eléctrica, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.

* sacudida eléctrica = electric shock.

* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.

* señal eléctrica = electric signal.

* silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.

* silla eléctrica, la = electric chair, the.

* sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.

* sistema eléctrico = electrical system.

* suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.

* toma eléctrica = electrical outlet.

* tormenta eléctrica = thunderstorm, thunder storm.

* utensilios eléctricos = electrical appliances, appliances.

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- ca adjetivo <tren/motor/luz> electric; <instalación/aparato> electrical; < carga> electrical, electric

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= electric, electrical, electrically-operated, electrically-powered.

Ex: It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.

Ex: One of the most obvious implications has been the electrical, mechanical and structural requirements imposed on library buildings.

Ex: Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.

Ex: Toy locomotives powered by clockwork were popular into the late 1930s, until electrically-powered models became more readily available.

* aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.

* aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.

* aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances.

* cable eléctrico = power cable, power line.

* caja de registro eléctrico = wiring compartment.

* calentador eléctrico = immersion heater.

* cambiar la instalación eléctrica = rewire.

* carga eléctrica = electrical charge.

* central eléctrica = electric power station, power plant, powerhouse.

* compañía eléctrica = power company.

* componente eléctrico = electrical part.

* contacto eléctrico = electric contact, electrical contact.

* corriente eléctrica = electric current.

* corte de la corriente eléctrica = power cut.

* corte en el fluido eléctrico = power cut, power failure.

* descarga eléctrica = electric shock, electrical discharge.

* energía eléctrica = electric power, power.

* fluido eléctrico = power.

* generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.

* generador eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.

* grupo eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.

* herramienta eléctrica = power tool.

* hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.

* impulso eléctrico = electrical impulse.

* industria de la ingeniería eléctrica, la = electrical engineering industry, the.

* ionización eléctrica = electrical ionisation.

* manta eléctrica = electric blanket.

* máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter.

* motor eléctrico = electric motor.

* no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].

* pieza eléctrica = electrical part.

* plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.

* plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.

* potencia eléctrica = power.

* recambio eléctrico = electrical part.

* red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.

* red eléctrica = power grid, mains electricity.

* red eléctrica, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.

* sacudida eléctrica = electric shock.

* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.

* señal eléctrica = electric signal.

* silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.

* silla eléctrica, la = electric chair, the.

* sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.

* sistema eléctrico = electrical system.

* suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.

* toma eléctrica = electrical outlet.

* tormenta eléctrica = thunderstorm, thunder storm.

* utensilios eléctricos = electrical appliances, appliances.

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eléctrico -ca

adjective

‹tren/motor/corriente/luz› electric; ‹instalación/aparato› electrical; ‹carga› electrical, electric azul² (↑ azul (2)), silla

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eléctrico
◊ -ca adjetivo ‹tren/motor/luz› electric;

‹instalación/aparato› electrical;
‹ carga› electrical, electric
eléctrico,-a adjetivo electric
' eléctrico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aparato
- cable
- corte
- eléctrica
- elevalunas
- fluida
- fluido
- llave
- motor
- pera
- potencial
- tendida
- tendido
- torre
- batidor
- brasero
- colgar
- exprimidor
- piloto
- portero
- taladro
English:
agony
- bell
- electric
- electrical
- electrical equipment
- engine driver
- entry
- flex
- immersion
- intercom
- juicer
- line

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eléctrico, -a adj
[corriente, luz, motor] electric; [energía] electric, electrical; [aparato, instalación] electrical;
el sector eléctrico the electricity industry

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eléctrico

adj luz, motor electric; aparato electrical

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eléctrico, -ca adj

: electric, electrical

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eléctrico adj (aparatos, electrodomésticos) electric

luz eléctrica electric light

estufa eléctrica electric heater

También existe electrical que se utiliza para hablar de la electricidad y la gente que trabaja con ella

avería eléctrica electrical fault

ingeniero eléctrico electrical engineer

descarga eléctrica electric shock

Spanish-English dictionary > eléctrico
11 propulsado

ADJ

un avión propulsado por tres motores — a plane driven by four engines

el coche está propulsado por un motor de ocho cilindros — the car has an eight-cylinder engine, the car runs on eight cylinders

propulsado a chorro — jet-propelled

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= fuelled.

Ex. The second example is perhaps more realistic: (1) reactors $i power $i nuclear $i natural-uranium fuelled $i gas-cooled.

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* propulsado con el esfuerzo físico humano = human-powered.

* propulsado por remos = oared.

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= fuelled.

Ex: The second example is perhaps more realistic: (1) reactors $i power $i nuclear $i natural-uranium fuelled $i gas-cooled.

* propulsado con el esfuerzo físico humano = human-powered.

* propulsado por remos = oared.

Spanish-English dictionary > propulsado

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