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fact-find

  • 121 disponible a petición

    (adj.) = on request, available for the asking
    Ex. The full query set is available for examination and experimental use on request.
    Ex. A survey found that twenty-six percent of books that catalogue searchers claimed they could not find were, in fact, in the catalogue (and a further sixteen percent were in process and available for the asking).
    * * *
    (adj.) = on request, available for the asking

    Ex: The full query set is available for examination and experimental use on request.

    Ex: A survey found that twenty-six percent of books that catalogue searchers claimed they could not find were, in fact, in the catalogue (and a further sixteen percent were in process and available for the asking).

    Spanish-English dictionary > disponible a petición

  • 122 en el ojo del huracán

    = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane
    Ex. Finally, we cannot help being excited by the fact that we, as a profession, find ourselves, for better or worse, embedded in the eye of the storm of significant change.
    Ex. Are we in the eye of the hurricane or is it Indian Summer for the stock market?.
    * * *
    = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane

    Ex: Finally, we cannot help being excited by the fact that we, as a profession, find ourselves, for better or worse, embedded in the eye of the storm of significant change.

    Ex: Are we in the eye of the hurricane or is it Indian Summer for the stock market?.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en el ojo del huracán

  • 123 en principio

    in principle
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    = at first, conceivably, first of all, in principle, prima facie, on principle
    Ex. The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.
    Ex. In fact, some 'hierarchies' could conceivably consist of a single term.
    Ex. First of all we will consider the main schedules or 'main tables', so turn to page 26 of the scheme where you will find an outline of the main divisions of these schedules.
    Ex. Most such title indexes are computer-produced, although, in principle, they could be generated without the intervention of a computer.
    Ex. Ordinarily a distributor of a libel would be prima facie liable.
    Ex. He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.
    * * *
    = at first, conceivably, first of all, in principle, prima facie, on principle

    Ex: The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.

    Ex: In fact, some 'hierarchies' could conceivably consist of a single term.
    Ex: First of all we will consider the main schedules or 'main tables', so turn to page 26 of the scheme where you will find an outline of the main divisions of these schedules.
    Ex: Most such title indexes are computer-produced, although, in principle, they could be generated without the intervention of a computer.
    Ex: Ordinarily a distributor of a libel would be prima facie liable.
    Ex: He decided that he would not on principle refuse to earn undeclared income in the underground economy if a reasonably risk-free opportunity presented itself.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en principio

  • 124 en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

    familiar in the twinkling of an eye
    ————————
    in the twinkling of an eye
    * * *
    * * *
    = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap, in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, in a trice
    Ex. Society has moved from micro to macro scale in almost the blink of an eye.
    Ex. You can send an email message from Boston to Addis Ababa in a twinkling of an eye, but that message may be expunged in a second twinkling.
    Ex. Firefox installs in a snap, and it's free.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.
    Ex. In the time it takes to flick a switch, the party can disintegrate into a free-for-all of petty bickering.
    Ex. It may now be possible to lower your blood pressure at the flick of a switch by stimulating parts of the brain with electrodes.
    Ex. Either armor piercing or high explosive ammunition may be selected with the flick of a switch.
    Ex. In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.
    Ex. In no time at all, the printing revolution also changed institutions, including the educational system.
    Ex. What we call the universe, in short, came from almost nowhere in next to no time.
    Ex. Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex. These people have absolutely no scruples, commiting genocide with the tip of a hat.
    Ex. Burglars could be in and out in a flash and it may be hours before you even realise that anything is missing.
    Ex. Life is too short, and it can be over in a heartbeat.
    Ex. And quick as a wink, Jack picked up the coin and put it into his purse.
    Ex. Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex. In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.
    * * *
    = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap, in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, in a trice

    Ex: Society has moved from micro to macro scale in almost the blink of an eye.

    Ex: You can send an email message from Boston to Addis Ababa in a twinkling of an eye, but that message may be expunged in a second twinkling.
    Ex: Firefox installs in a snap, and it's free.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.
    Ex: In the time it takes to flick a switch, the party can disintegrate into a free-for-all of petty bickering.
    Ex: It may now be possible to lower your blood pressure at the flick of a switch by stimulating parts of the brain with electrodes.
    Ex: Either armor piercing or high explosive ammunition may be selected with the flick of a switch.
    Ex: In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.
    Ex: In no time at all, the printing revolution also changed institutions, including the educational system.
    Ex: What we call the universe, in short, came from almost nowhere in next to no time.
    Ex: Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex: These people have absolutely no scruples, commiting genocide with the tip of a hat.
    Ex: Burglars could be in and out in a flash and it may be hours before you even realise that anything is missing.
    Ex: Life is too short, and it can be over in a heartbeat.
    Ex: And quick as a wink, Jack picked up the coin and put it into his purse.
    Ex: Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex: In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

  • 125 en un dos por tres

    familiar in a flash
    * * *
    seis
    * * *
    = in a flash, at the drop of a hat, in the blink of an eye, in no time, right away, in a jiffy, in a trice
    Ex. In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.
    Ex. Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex. Society has moved from micro to macro scale in almost the blink of an eye.
    Ex. Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex. Forms that are required right away are printed immediately.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.
    Ex. In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.
    * * *
    = in a flash, at the drop of a hat, in the blink of an eye, in no time, right away, in a jiffy, in a trice

    Ex: In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.

    Ex: Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex: Society has moved from micro to macro scale in almost the blink of an eye.
    Ex: Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex: Forms that are required right away are printed immediately.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.
    Ex: In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en un dos por tres

  • 126 en un santiamén

    in the twinkling of an eye, as quick as a flash, in a flash
    * * *
    = in a jiffy, in next to no time, in no time at all, in no time, in a heartbeat, at the drop of a hat, in a trice
    Ex. The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.
    Ex. What we call the universe, in short, came from almost nowhere in next to no time.
    Ex. In no time at all, the printing revolution also changed institutions, including the educational system.
    Ex. Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex. Life is too short, and it can be over in a heartbeat.
    Ex. Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex. In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.
    * * *
    = in a jiffy, in next to no time, in no time at all, in no time, in a heartbeat, at the drop of a hat, in a trice

    Ex: The article is entitled 'Chemistry in a Jiffy'.

    Ex: What we call the universe, in short, came from almost nowhere in next to no time.
    Ex: In no time at all, the printing revolution also changed institutions, including the educational system.
    Ex: Follow each of these tips, and you'll be on the road to success in no time.
    Ex: Life is too short, and it can be over in a heartbeat.
    Ex: Sometimes these tantrums start at the drop of a hat for often no apparent reason other than the fact that he's 2 years old.
    Ex: In a trice we find ourselves left without civilisation -- just a push of a wrong button and everything goes straight to a primitive state.

    Spanish-English dictionary > en un santiamén

  • 127 entusiasmarse

    1 to get enthusiastic ( con, about), get excited ( con, about)
    2 (gustar) to love ( con, -), like ( con, -)
    * * *
    VPR to get enthusiastic, get excited (con, por about)

    se ha quedado entusiasmada con el vestido — she loves the dress, she is delighted with the dress

    * * *
    (v.) = excite, work up + an enthusiasm, fire up, go into + raptures
    Ex. Finally, we cannot help being excited by the fact that we, as a profession, find ourselves, for better or worse, embedded in the eye of the storm of significant change.
    Ex. For this is the way with these common people; they will work up an enthusiasm one minute, and an hour later it will have fled away and left them cold and empty.
    Ex. The sheer margin of the challenger's victory over the incumbent is a sign that the Democratic base is really fired up, and that Bush could be an albatross.
    Ex. Most of my friends live in the city, yet they always go into raptures at the mere mention of the country.
    * * *
    (v.) = excite, work up + an enthusiasm, fire up, go into + raptures

    Ex: Finally, we cannot help being excited by the fact that we, as a profession, find ourselves, for better or worse, embedded in the eye of the storm of significant change.

    Ex: For this is the way with these common people; they will work up an enthusiasm one minute, and an hour later it will have fled away and left them cold and empty.
    Ex: The sheer margin of the challenger's victory over the incumbent is a sign that the Democratic base is really fired up, and that Bush could be an albatross.
    Ex: Most of my friends live in the city, yet they always go into raptures at the mere mention of the country.

    * * *

    ■entusiasmarse verbo reflexivo to get excited o enthusiastic [con, about]
    ' entusiasmarse' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    embalarse
    - emocionar
    - entusiasmar
    - ilusionar
    English:
    enthuse
    - go for
    - rave
    - seize on
    - seize upon
    - excited
    * * *
    vpr
    to get excited ( con about);
    con cualquier cosa se entusiasma he gets excited about the slightest thing;
    no te entusiasmes demasiado, que no hay nada seguro aún don't get too excited, there's nothing settled yet
    * * *
    v/r get excited, get enthusiastic ( con about)
    * * *
    vr
    : to get excited
    * * *
    entusiasmarse vb to get excited

    Spanish-English dictionary > entusiasmarse

  • 128 estorbar

    v.
    1 to bother.
    le estorba el flequillo para jugar al tenis his fringe bothers him when he plays tennis
    el abrigo me estorba con tanto calor I find wearing my coat uncomfortable in this heat
    esta mesa estorba el paso this table is in people's way
    El perro estorba a Ricardo The dog bothers Richard.
    2 to be in the way (estar en medio).
    no hace más que estorbar all he does is get in the way
    Ese perro estorba mucho That dog gets in the way a lot.
    3 to obstruct, to encumber, to hamper, to hinder.
    Elsa estorba la búsqueda Elsa obstructs the search.
    4 to be bothered by.
    Me estorban las moscas I am bothered by flies.
    5 to be disturbed by.
    Me estorba tu amigo I am disturbed by your friend...
    6 to make it cumbersome to, to make it difficult to.
    Ella estorba cocinar She makes it cumbersome to cook.
    * * *
    1 (dificultar) to hinder, get in the way; (obstruir) to obstruct, block, hold up
    2 figurado (molestar) to annoy, bother, disturb
    1 (ser obstáculo) to be in the way
    2 figurado (molestar) to be a nuisance
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1.
    2. VT
    1) (=obstaculizar) [+ paso, avance] to get in the way of; [+ trabajo, progreso] to hinder; [+ circulación] to slow down
    2) (=molestar) to bother
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo to be/get in the way
    2.
    estorbar vt to obstruct
    * * *
    = hamper, stand in + the way (of), get in + the way (of).
    Ex. Unfortunately, the inclusion of abstracts in most services tends to hamper currency.
    Ex. It may be objected that a direct experience of the country by visiting it does not ensure a true picture, in fact that it may even stand in the way.
    Ex. At the end of the day, librarians must 'produce the goods' and prove their worth -- professionalism could get in the way.
    ----
    * estorbarse = trip over + each other.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo to be/get in the way
    2.
    estorbar vt to obstruct
    * * *
    = hamper, stand in + the way (of), get in + the way (of).

    Ex: Unfortunately, the inclusion of abstracts in most services tends to hamper currency.

    Ex: It may be objected that a direct experience of the country by visiting it does not ensure a true picture, in fact that it may even stand in the way.
    Ex: At the end of the day, librarians must 'produce the goods' and prove their worth -- professionalism could get in the way.
    * estorbarse = trip over + each other.

    * * *
    estorbar [A1 ]
    vi
    to be/get in the way
    lo único que haces es estorbar you just get in the way o you're just a nuisance
    ■ estorbar
    vt
    to obstruct
    el vehículo estorbaba la circulación the vehicle was blocking o obstructing the traffic o causing an obstruction
    el piano estorbaba el paso the piano was in our/their way
    * * *

    estorbar ( conjugate estorbar) verbo intransitivo
    to be/get in the way
    verbo transitivo
    to obstruct;

    estorbar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (obstaculizar) to hinder
    2 (incomodar a alguien) to disturb
    II verbo intransitivo to be in the way: ¿estorbo?, am I in the way?

    ' estorbar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    importar
    English:
    cramp
    - encumber
    - hinder
    - way
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    ♦ vt
    1. [obstaculizar] to hinder;
    esta mesa estorba el paso this table is in people's way
    2. [molestar] to bother;
    le estorba el pelo para jugar al tenis his hair bothers him when he plays tennis;
    el abrigo me estorba con tanto calor I find wearing my coat uncomfortable in this heat
    ♦ vi
    [estar en medio] to be in the way;
    no hace más que estorbar all he does is get in the way;
    no quites el aire acondicionado, que no estorba don't turn the air conditioning off, it's not bothering me
    * * *
    I v/t ( dificultar) hinder;
    nos estorbaba he was in our way
    II v/i get in the way
    * * *
    obstruir: to obstruct, to hinder
    : to get in the way
    * * *
    estorbar vb to be in the way

    Spanish-English dictionary > estorbar

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