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1 палец долота режущего типа
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2 палец долота режущего типа
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3 съёмный наконечник спирального сверла
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4 dar
v.1 to give.dar algo a alguien to give something to somebody, to give somebody somethingse lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brotherElla me da dinero She gives me money.Su elogio da ánimos His praise gives encouragement.El negocio da muchas ganancias The business yields much profit.2 to give, to produce.la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice3 to have, to hold (fiesta, cena).dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in someone's honor4 to turn or switch on (luz, agua, gas) (encender).5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).dan una película del oeste they're showing a western, there's a western on6 to show.dar muestras de sensatez to show good sense7 to teach.dar inglés/historia to teach English/history8 to deal (repartir) (en naipes).9 to strike (horas).dieron las tres en el reloj three o'clock struck10 to get, to catch.11 to deliver, to render, to allot, to confer.12 to feel.Me da alegría I feel joy.13 to be given, to be granted, to be offered, to be handed in.Se nos dio una buena casa We were given a good house.14 to give forth, to burst out.Ella dio un grito She gave forth a cry.15 to make one feel.Eso da asco That makes one feel revolt.16 to hit.Da duro el sol en este lugar The sun hits hard in this place17 to give up.* * *Present Indicativedoy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.Past IndicativePresent Subjunctivedé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeda (tú), dé (él/Vd.), demos (nos.), dad (vos.), den (ellos/Vds.).* * *verb1) to give2) hit, strike3) hand over, deliver4) produce, yield5) be enough•- dar a- dar con
- dar contra
- dar por
- darse a
- darse de sí
- dárselas de* * *Para las expresiones dar importancia, dar ejemplo, dar las gracias, dar clases, dar a conocer, dar a entender, darse prisa, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=entregar, conceder) [+ objeto, mensaje, permiso] to give; [+ naipes] to deal (out); [+ noticias] to give, tellle dieron el primer premio — he was awarded {o} given first prize
déme dos kilos — I'll have two kilos, two kilos, please
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ir dando [cuerda] — to pay out rope•
dar los buenos [días] a algn — to say good morning to sb, say hello to sb2) (=realizar) [+ paliza] to give; [+ paso] to takedar un grito — to let out a cry, give a cry
dar un paseo — to go for a walk, take a walk
dar un suspiro — to heave {o} give a sigh, sigh
3) (=celebrar) [+ fiesta] to have, throw4) (=encender) [+ luz] to turn on¿has dado el gas? — have you turned on the gas?
5) (=presentar) [+ obra de teatro] to perform, put on; [+ película] to show, screendan una película de Almodóvar — there's an Almodóvar film on, they're showing {o} screening an Almodóvar film
¿qué dan hoy en la tele? — what's on TV tonight?
6) (=hacer sonar) [reloj] to strikeya han dado las ocho — it's past {o} gone eight o'clock
7) (=producir) [+ fruto] to bear; [+ ganancias, intereses] to yielduna inversión que da un 7% de interés — an investment that pays {o} yields 7% interest
8) (=tener como resultado)9) (=hacer sentir) [+ placer] to givelas babosas me dan asco — I find slugs disgusting {o} revolting
este jersey me da demasiado calor — this jumper is too hot, I'm too hot in this jumper
tu padre me da miedo — I'm scared {o} frightened of your father
10) * (=fastidiar) to ruin¡me estás dando las vacaciones! — you're ruining the holiday for me!
11) dar por (=considerar) to considerdoy el asunto por concluido — I consider the matter settled, I regard the matter as settled
lo daba por seguro — he was sure {o} certain of it
12)- ¡y dale!- estar/seguir dale que dale o dale que te pego o dale y dale- a mí no me la das- ¡ahí te las den todas!para dar y tomar —
tenemos botellas para dar y tomar — we've got loads {o} stacks of bottles
2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=entregar) to givedame, yo te lo arreglo — give it here, I'll fix it for you
2) (=entrar)si te da un mareo siéntate — if you feel giddy, sit down
3) (=importar)¡qué más da!, ¡da igual! — it doesn't matter!, never mind!
¿qué más te da? — what does it matter to you?
¿qué más da un sitio que otro? — surely one place is as good as another!, it doesn't make any difference which place we choose
lo mismo da — it makes no difference {o} odds
me da igual, lo mismo me da, tanto me da — it's all the same to me, I don't mind
4) [seguido de preposición]dar a (=estar orientado) [cuarto, ventana] to look out onto, overlook; [fachada] to facedarle a (=hacer funcionar) [+ botón] to press; (=golpear) to hit; [+ balón] to kickmi habitación da al jardín — my room looks out onto {o} overlooks the garden
dale a la tecla roja — hit {o} press the red key
darle a la bomba — to pump, work the pump
dar con (=encontrar) [+ persona] to find; [+ idea, solución] to hit on, come up with¡dale! — hit him!
al final di con la solución — I finally hit on the solution, I finally came up with the solution
dar contra (=golpear) to hit dar de•
dar [consigo] en — to end up in•
dar de [beber] a algn — to give sb something to drink•
dar de [comer] a algn — to feed sbdar en [+ blanco, suelo] to hit; [+ solución] to hit on, come up with•
dar de [sí] — [comida, bebida] to go a long waydarle a algn por hacer algo•
dar en [hacer] algo — to take to doing sthdar para (=ser suficiente) to be enough forla casa que a alguien le dio por llamar Miramar — the house that someone had the bright idea of calling Miramar
una película que da en qué pensar — a thought-provoking film, a film which gives you a lot to think about
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex. This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex. Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex. Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.----* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex: Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll, t* * *■ dar (verbo transitivo)A entregarB regalar, donarC en naipesD1 proporcionar2 MúsicaE conferir, aportarF1 aplicar capa de barniz etc2 dar: inyección etcG1 conceder prórroga etc2 atribuir3 pronosticando duración4 dar: edad, añosH1 expresar, decir2 señalar, indicarA producirB rendir, alcanzar hastaC causar, provocarD arruinar, fastidiarA presentarB ofrecer, celebrarC dar: conferenciaA realizar la acción indicadaB dar: limpiada etcSentido V considerar■ dar (verbo intransitivo)A1 entregar2 en naipesB ser suficiente, alcanzarC1 dar a: puerta etc2 llegar hasta3 estar orientado haciaD comunicarE arrojar un resultadoF importarA1 pegar, golpear2 darle a algo: tarea3 darle a algo: hacer uso de4 acertarB1 darle a algo: accionar2 moverC1 indicando insistencia2 instando a alguien a hacer algoD dar conA acometer, sobrevenirB1 darle a alguien por algo2 darle a alguien con algoC dar enD dar: sol, viento, luzE acabar■ darse (verbo pronominal)A producirseB ocurrirC resultarA dedicarse, entregarseB tratarse, ser sociableA realizar la acción indicadaB1 golpearse, pegarse2 darse (de) golpes3 darse (de) patadas etcSentido IV considerarsevtA (entregar) to givedale las llaves a Jaime give the keys to Jaime, give Jaime the keysse las di a Jaime I gave them to Jaimedale esto a tu madre de mi parte give this to your mother from medeme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?500 dólares ¿quién da más? any advance on 500 dollars?dar algo A + INF:da toda la ropa a planchar/lavar she sends all her clothes to be ironed/washed, she has all her ironing/washing done for herB (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? — te lo doy, yo no lo necesito can I borrow it? — you can have it o keep it, I don't need ita mí nunca nadie me dio nada nobody's ever given me anythingdaría cualquier cosa por que así fuera I'd give anything o ( colloq) I'd give my right arm for that to be the casedonde las dan las toman two can play at that gameestarlas dando ( Chi fam): entremos sin pagar, aquí las están dando let's just walk in without paying, they're asking for it ( colloq)con ese profesor las están dando they get away with murder with that teacher ( colloq)para dar y tomar or vender: coge los que quieras, tengo para dar y tomar or vender take as many as you want, I have plenty to spare o ( colloq) I've stacks of themC (en naipes) to deal¡me has dado unas cartas horribles! you've dealt o given me a terrible handD1 (proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to givesus elogios me han dado ánimos his praise has given me encouragement o has encouraged meeso me dio la idea para el libro that's where I got the idea for the book, that's what gave me the idea for the bookme dio un buen consejo she gave me some useful advicemi familia no pudo darme una carrera my family weren't in a position to send me to o put me through university o to give me a university educationes capaz de robar si le dan la ocasión given the chance he's quite capable of stealingpide que te den un presupuesto/más información ask them to give you o supply you with an estimate/more information2 ( Música) to give¿me das el la? can you give me an A?E (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to givelas luces le daban un ambiente festivo a la plaza the lights gave the square a very festive atmosphere, the lights lent a very festive atmosphere to the squareles dio forma redondeada a las puntas he rounded off the endsnecesita algo que le dé sentido a su vida he needs something that will give his life some meaningF1 (aplicar) ‹capa de barniz/mano de pintura› to givedale otra capa de barniz/otra mano de pintura give it another coat of varnish/painthay que darle cera al piso we have to wax the floordale una puntada para sujetarlo put a stitch in to hold it2 ‹inyección/lavativa/sedante› to give, administer ( frml); ‹masaje› to giveG1 (conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to givete doy hasta el jueves I'll give you until Thursday¿quién te ha dado permiso para entrar allí? who gave you permission to go in there?, who said you could go in there?si usted nos da permiso with your permission, if you will allow usel dentista me ha dado hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesdaydan facilidades de pago they offer easy repayment facilities o termsnos dieron el tercer premio we won o got third prize, we were awarded third prizeal terminar el cursillo te dan un diploma when you finish the course you get a diploma2(atribuir): no le des demasiada importancia don't attach too much importance to ityo le doy otra interpretación a ese pasaje I see o interpret that passage in a different waytuvieron que darme la razón they had to admit I was right3 (pronosticando duración) to giveno le dan ni dos meses de vida they've given him less than two months to liveno le doy ni un mes a esa relación I don't think they'll last more than a month together4( RPl) ‹edad/años› ¿cuántos años or qué edad le das? how old do you think o reckon she is?yo no le daba más de 28 I didn't think he was more than 28H1(expresar, decir): ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say hellodales recuerdos de mi parte give/send them my regardsdarle la bienvenida a algn to welcome sbtenemos que ir a darles el pésame we must go and offer our condolencesme gustaría que me dieras tu parecer or opinión I'd like you to give me your opinionle doy mi enhorabuena I'd like to congratulate you¿me da la hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?me tocó a mí darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himte han dado una orden you've been given an order, that was an orderhan dado orden de desalojar el edificio they've ordered that the building be vacated2el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck fiveA(producir): estos campos dan mucho grano these fields have a high grain yieldesta estufa da mucho calor this heater gives out a lot of heatesta clase de negocio da mucho dinero there's a lot of money in this businessesos bonos dan un 7% those bonds give a yield of 7%los árboles han empezado a dar fruto the trees have begun to bear fruitno le pudo dar un hijo she was unable to bear o give him a childB(rendir, alcanzar hasta): ¿cuánto da ese coche? how fast can that car go?da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometers an hourha dado todo lo que el público esperaba de él he has lived up to the public's expectations of himel coche venía a todo lo que daba the car was traveling at full speedponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blastC(causar, provocar): la comida muy salada da sed salty food makes you thirsty¡estos críos dan tanto trabajo! these kids are such hard work!(+ me/te/le etc): ¿no te da calor esa camisa? aren't you too warm in that shirt?el vino le había dado sueño the wine had made him sleepyme da mucha pena verla tan triste I can't bear o it hurts me to see her so sad¡qué susto me has dado! you gave me such a fright!me da no sé qué que se tenga que quedar sola I feel a bit funny about leaving her on her owneste coche no me ha dado problemas this car hasn't given me any troubleel jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the gardenlos niños dan que hacer children are a lot of worklo que dijo me dio que pensar what he said gave me plenty of food for thought o plenty to think aboutIsabelita nos dio la noche we had an awful night thanks to little IsabelA(presentar): ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? ( colloq)en el cine Avenida dan una película buenísima there's a really good movie on at the Avenida, they're showing a really good movie at the Avenidaayer fuimos al teatro, daban una obra de Calderón we went to the theater yesterday, it was a play by Calderónva a dar un concierto el mes que viene he's giving a concert next monthdeja de gritar así, estás dando un espectáculo stop shouting like that, you're making a spectacle of yourselfB (ofrecer, celebrar) ‹fiesta› to give; ‹baile/banquete› to holdC ‹conferencia› to giveA(realizar la acción indicada): dieron lectura al comunicado they read out the communiquéestuvo dando cabezadas durante toda la película he kept nodding off all through the filmdio un grito/un suspiro she shouted/sighed, she gave a shout/heaved a sighdio un paso atrás/adelante he took a step back/forward(+ me/te/le etc): dame un beso/abrazo give me a kiss/hugme dio un tirón del pelo he pulled my hairB‹limpiada/barrida/planchazo› con que le des una enjuagada alcanza just a quick rinse will dohay que darle una barrida al suelo de la cocina the kitchen floor needs a sweep o needs sweepingquiero darle otra leída a este capítulo ( AmL); I want to run o read through this chapter againSentido V (considerar) dar algo/a algn POR algo:lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for deaddoy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closedese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topicsi le has prestado dinero ya lo puedes dar por perdido if you've lent him money you can kiss it goodbye¿eso es lo que quieres? ¡dalo por hecho! is that what you want? consider it done! o ( AmE colloq) you got it!si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado if I pass it will have been time well spent■ darviA1(entregar): dame, yo te lo coso let me have it o give it here, I'll sew it for youno puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you¿me das para un helado? can I have some money for an ice cream?2 (en naipes) to dealte toca dar a ti it's your deal, it's your turn to dealB (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar PARA algo/algn:este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken is enough o will do for two mealscon una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go roundda para hablar horas y horas you could talk about it for hours(+ me/te/le etc): eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with thatno le da la cabeza para la física he hasn't much of a head for physicsno me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have timedar de sí to stretchme quedan un poco ajustados, pero ya darán de sí they're a bit tight on me, but they'll stretch o give¡cuánto ha dado de sí esa botella de jerez! that bottle of sherry's gone a long way!¡qué poco dan de sí seis euros! six euros don't go very far!el pobre ya no da más de sí the poor guy's fit to dropno dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope withyo me voy, esto ya no da para más I'm leaving, this is a waste of timeya no da para más or (CS) ya no da más de tanto trabajar he's worked himself into the groundestoy que no doy más I'm all in ( colloq), I'm shattered o dead beat ( colloq), I'm pooped ( AmE colloq)C dar a1 «puerta/habitación» (comunicar con) to give on tola puerta trasera da a un jardín/a la calle Palmar the back door opens o gives onto a garden/onto Palmar Streettodas las habitaciones dan a un patio all the rooms look onto o give onto a courtyard2 (llegar hasta) «río» to go o flow into; «camino/sendero» to lead tola calle va a dar directamente a la playa the street goes right down o leads straight to the beach3 «fachada/frente» (estar orientado hacia) to facela fachada principal da al sur the main facade faces southla terraza da al mar the balcony overlooks o faces the seaD( RPl) (comunicar) darle a algn CON algn: ¿me das con Teresa, por favor? can I speak to Teresa, please?en seguida le doy con el señor Seco I'll just put you through to Mr SecoE(arrojar un resultado): ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?a mí me dio 247 ¿y a ti? I made it (to be) 247, how about you?el análisis le dio positivo/negativo her test was positive/negativeF(importar): ¿cuál prefieres? — da igual which do you prefer? — I don't mindda lo mismo, ya iremos otro día it doesn't matter, we'll go another day(+ me/te/le etc): ¿el jueves o el viernes? — a mí me da igual Thursday or Friday? — I don't mind o it doesn't matter o it doesn't make any difference to me o it's all the same to mela sopa se ha enfriado un poco — ¡qué más da! the soup's gone a bit cold — never mind o it doesn't matter¿qué más da un color que otro? surely one color is as good as another!, what difference does it make what color it is?(+ me/te/le etc): ¡qué más le da a él que otros tengan que hacer su trabajo! what does he care if others have to do his work?¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? what difference does it make to you if he comes?, what's it to you if he comes? ( colloq)no quiere venir — tanto da she doesn't want to come — it makes no difference o so what?(+ me/te/le etc): ¿a qué hora quieren cenar? — tanto nos da what time do you want to have dinner? — it's all the same to us o wheneverA1 (pegar, golpear) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio en la cabeza it hit him on the headdale al balón con fuerza kick the ball hard¡te voy a dar yo a ti como no me obedezcas! you're going to get it from me if you don't do what I say ( colloq)le dio con la regla en los nudillos she rapped his knuckles with the rulercuando te agarren te van a dar de palos when they get you they're going to give you a good beating2 ( fam) (a una tarea, asignatura) darle A algo:me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on o studying my English ( colloq)vas a tener que darle más fuerte si quieres aprobar you're going to have to push yourself harder o put more effort into it if you want to passquiero darle un poco más a esta traducción antes de irme I want to do a bit more work on this translation before I go3 ( fam) (hacer uso de) darle A algo:¡cómo le han dado al queso! ¡ya casi no queda! they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! ( colloq)¡cómo les has dado a estos zapatos! you've really been hard on these shoes!, you've worn these shoes out quickly!4 (acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro to hit the target/the bull's-eyeB1 (accionar) darle A algo:dale a esa palanca hacia arriba push that lever uple dio al interruptor she flicked the switchle di a la manivela I turned the handledale al pedal press the pedaltienes que darle a este botón/esta tecla you have to press this button/key2 (mover) (+ compl):dale al volante hacia la derecha turn the wheel to the rightdale para atrás ( Auto) back upC1 ( fam)(indicando insistencia): ¡y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy there you go again! I've told you I'm not going ( colloq)estuvo todo el día dale que dale con el clarinete he spent the whole day blowing away on his clarinet¡y dale con lo de la edad! ¿qué importa eso? stop going on about her age! what does it matter?¡dale que te pego! ( fam): he estado toda la mañana dale que te pego con esto I've been slaving away at this all morningyo quiero olvidarlo y él ¡dale que te pego con lo mismo! I want to forget about it and he keeps on and on about it o he keeps banging on about it2( RPl fam) (instando a algn a hacer algo): dale, metete, el agua está lindísima come on, get in, the water's lovelydale, prestámelo come on o go on, lend it to meD dar con (encontrar) to findpor mucho que buscaron no dieron con él although they searched high and low they couldn't find himcreo que ya he dado con la solución I think I've hit upon o found the solutioncuando uno no da con la palabra adecuada when you can't come up with o find the right wordA (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio un mareo she felt dizzyle dio un infarto he had a heart attack¡me da una indignación cuando hace esas cosas …! I feel so angry when he does those things!B (hablando de ocurrencias, manías)1 darle a algn POR algo:le ha dado por decir que ya no lo quiero he's started saying that I don't love him any morele ha dado por beber he's taken to drink, he's started drinkingle ha dado por el yoga she's got into yoga¡menos mal que me dio por preguntar por cuánto saldría! it's just as well it occurred to me to ask o I thought to ask how much it would be!darle a algn por ahí ( fam): ¿ahora hace pesas? — sí, le ha dado por ahí is he doing weights now? — yes, that's his latest craze o that's what he's into now¿por qué lo hiciste? — no sé, me dio por ahí why did you do it? — I don't know, I just felt like itcualquier día le da por ahí y la deja one of these days he'll just up and leave her2 darle a algn CON algo:le ha dado con que me conoce he's got it into his head he knows meC dar en(tender a): ha dado en salir acompañada por galanes jóvenes she has taken to being escorted in public by handsome young menha dado en esta locura she has got this crazy idea into her headlo que se ha dado en llamar `drogodependencia' what has come to be known as `drug-dependence'D«sol/viento/luz»: aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning heresiéntate aquí, donde da el sol sit down here in the sunen esa playa da mucho el viento it's very windy on that beachla luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyesE(acabar): ir/venir a dar: la pelota había ido a dar al jardín de al lado the ball had ended up in the next door garden¿cómo habrá venido a dar esto aquí? how on earth did this get here?■ darseA (producirse) to growen esta zona se da bien el trigo wheat grows well in this areaB(ocurrir) «caso/situación»: bien podría darse una situación así this kind of situation could well arise o occurse dio la circunstancia de que la alarma estaba desconectada the alarm happened to be disconnectedpara esto se tienen que dar las siguientes circunstancias this requires the following conditionsC (resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):se le dan muy bien los idiomas she's very good at languages¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? how are you at sewing?, how's your sewing?A (dedicarse, entregarse) darse A algo:se dio a la bebida she took to drink, she hit the bottle ( colloq)se da a la buena vida he spends his time having fun o living it upse ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the causeB( RPl) (tratarse, ser sociable) darse CON algn: no se da con la familia del marido she doesn't have much to do with her husband's familyA ( refl)(realizar la acción indicada): voy a darme una ducha I'm going to take o have a showervamos a darnos un banquete we're going to have a feastdárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lotva dándoselas de rico y no tiene un duro he makes out he's rich but he hasn't got a penny¿pero ése de qué se las da? si es un obrero como tú y yo who does he think he is? he's just another worker like you and meno te las des de listo don't act so smartB1(golpearse, pegarse): se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammerno te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo don't hit o bang your head on the ceilingse dieron contra un árbol they crashed o went into a treese va a dar un golpe en la cabeza/espalda he's going to hit o bump his head/hit his backse dio con la nariz or de narices contra la puerta he ran/walked straight into the door, he went smack into the door ( colloq)2 ( refl):darse (de) golpes to hit oneself¡podría darme (de) patadas! I could kick myself!3 ( recípr):se estaban dando (de) patadas/tortazos en plena calle they were kicking/punching each other right there on the streetSentido IV (considerarse) darse POR algo:con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with thatno se dará por vencida hasta que lo consiga she won't give up until she gets itpuedes darte por contento de haber salido con vida you can count yourself lucky you weren't killedno quiere darse por enterado he doesn't want to know* * *
dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
1
déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
2
‹información/idea› to give
3
4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;
nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
5
◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;
dales saludos give/send them my regards;
tuve que darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himb) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;
1
‹ dividendos› to pay;
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;
venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
‹ problemas› to cause;
el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);
¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
2
‹baile/banquete› to hold;
‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
ver tb clase 4
( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;
dame un beso give me a kiss;
ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
( considerar) dar algo/a algn por algo:
ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
verbo intransitivo
1
[ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
[fachada/frente] to face
2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;
dar de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
3 ( arrojar un resultado):
¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
4 ( importar):
¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
me da igual I don't mind
5 ( en naipes) to deal
1
( como castigo) to smack sb;
el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post
2 (accionar, mover) darle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
3
‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
‹ palabra› to come up with
4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) darle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …
5 [sol/luz]:
la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
darse verbo pronominal
1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;
dárselas de listo to act smartb) (golpearse, pegarse):
se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
( considerarse) darse por algo:
ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
dar
I verbo transitivo
1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
(un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
dar las gracias, to thank
4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
(fruto, flores) to bear
(beneficio, interés) to give, yield
7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
(un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
(impartir clases) to teach
(recibir una clase) to have
US to take
10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
(del gas, agua) to turn on
13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
(un masaje, medicamento) to give
15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
dar un paseo, to go for a walk
dar una voz, to give a shout
II verbo intransitivo
1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
(una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
dar que hablar, to set people talking
dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
' dar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abasto
- abrigar
- acelerón
- acertar
- acogerse
- acomodar
- acreditar
- admitir
- aflojar
- agradecer
- alarma
- albergue
- alcance
- alerta
- alimentar
- alojamiento
- alta
- amagar
- apetecer
- apurar
- armar
- asesorar
- atinar
- baño
- batalla
- blanca
- blanco
- bola
- bote
- brazo
- brinco
- buena
- bueno
- cabezada
- cabida
- cada
- calabaza
- calentar
- callar
- callada
- callo
- campanada
- cancha
- cante
- cara
- carpetazo
- carrete
- casar
- chivatazo
- citar
English:
about-face
- about-turn
- act up
- advance
- amplify
- announce
- around
- attach
- attest
- back
- backpedal
- barge into
- bear
- beat
- beat up
- beg
- begrudge
- birth
- block
- bluster
- bolster
- bop
- boss about
- boss around
- bother
- bounce
- bound
- breast-feed
- brief
- buff
- bull's-eye
- butt
- call
- chase down
- checkmate
- cheer
- chime
- circle
- clout
- coach
- come across
- credence
- day
- deal
- death
- deliver
- deposit
- direct
- discharge
- disgust
* * *♦ vt1. [entregar, otorgar] to give;dar algo a alguien to give sth to sb, to give sb sth;da parte de sus ingresos a los necesitados she gives o donates part of her income to the poor;dame el azúcar, por favor could you pass o give me the sugar, please?;¡dámelo! give it to me!, give me it!;se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother;daría cualquier cosa por saber lo que piensa I'd give anything to know what he's thinking2. [pagar] to give;[ofrecer en pago] to offer;¿cuánto te dieron por la casa? how much did they give you for the house?;el concesionario me da 2.000 euros por la moto vieja the dealer's offering 2,000 euros for my old motorbike;300 dólares, ¿quién da más? [en subasta] is there any advance on 300 dollars?3. [proporcionar] to give, to provide with;la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice;este color le da un aspecto diferente a la habitación this colour makes the room look different;le di instrucciones de cómo llegar a casa I gave her directions for getting to my house;no nos dio ninguna explicación sobre su ausencia he didn't give us o provide us with any explanation for his absence;le dimos ánimos para que siguiera con su trabajo we encouraged her to continue with her work;su familia hizo un gran esfuerzo por darle estudios universitarios his family went to a great deal of effort to enable him to go to university4. [conceder] to give;le han dado el Premio Nobel she has been awarded o given the Nobel Prize;le dieron una beca he was awarded o given a grant;yo no le daría demasiada importancia I wouldn't attach too much importance to it;al final me dieron la razón in the end they accepted that I was right;le dieron una semana más para presentar el informe they gave o allowed him one more week to hand in the report;me dieron permiso para ir al médico I got o was allowed time off work to go to the doctor;¿da su permiso para entrar? may I come in?;nos dieron facilidades de pago they offered us easy payment terms;los médicos no le dan más de seis meses de vida the doctors don't give him more than six months (to live);¿qué interpretación das a este descubrimiento? how would you interpret this discovery?dar la bienvenida a alguien to welcome sb;le di las gracias por su ayuda I thanked her for her help;fuimos a darles el pésame we went to offer them our condolences;dale recuerdos de mi parte give him my regards, say hello to him from me;dale la enhorabuena give her my congratulations;me dio su opinión al respecto he gave me his opinion on the matter;¿quién le dará la noticia? who's going to tell o give her the news?6. [producir] to give, to produce;[frutos, flores] to bear; [beneficios, intereses] to yield;estas vacas dan mucha leche these cows produce a lot of milk;esta cuenta da un 5 por ciento de interés this account offers a 5 percent interest rate, this account bears interest at 5 percent;esta lámpara da mucha luz this light is very bright;le dio tres hijos she bore him three children7. [provocar] to give;me da vergüenza/pena it makes me ashamed/sad;me da risa it makes me laugh;me da miedo it frightens me;¡me da una rabia que me traten así! it infuriates me that they should treat me in this way!;me dio un susto tremendo she gave me a real fright;el viaje me dio mucho sueño the journey made me really sleepy;da gusto leer un libro tan bien escrito it's a pleasure to read such a well-written book;los cacahuetes dan mucha sed peanuts make you very thirsty;este paseo me ha dado hambre this walk has made me hungry o given me an appetite;estas botas dan mucho calor these boots are very warm8. [luz, agua, gas] [encender] to turn o switch on;[suministrar por primera vez] to connect; [suministrar tras un corte] to turn back on9. [fiesta, cena] to have, to hold;dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in sb's honour;darán una recepción después de la boda there will be a reception after the wedding10. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal11. [sujeto: reloj] to strike;el reloj dio las doce the clock struck twelve12. Cine, Teatro & TV to show;[concierto, interpretación] to give;¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? – dan una película del oeste what's on the TV tonight? – they're showing a western o there's a western on;dieron la ceremonia en directo they broadcast the ceremony livedio una patada a la pelota he kicked the ball;darle un golpe/una puñalada a alguien to hit/stab sbdar barniz a una silla to varnish a chair15. [señales, indicios] to show;dar pruebas de sensatez to show good sense;dar señales de vida to show signs of life16. [enseñar] to teach;[conferencia] to give;dar inglés/historia to teach English/history;dio una clase muy interesante she gave a very interesting class;mañana no daremos clase there won't be a class tomorrowdoy clases de piano con una profesora francesa I have piano classes with a French piano teacher;doy dos clases de francés a la semana I have two French classes a weekdar un suspiro to sigh, to give a sigh;dar un vistazo a to have a look at;dio lectura a los resultados de la elección she read out the election results;cuando se enteró de la noticia, dio saltos de alegría when he heard the news, he jumped for joy;voy a dar un paseo I'm going (to go) for a walkes tan pesado que me dio la tarde he's so boring that he ruined the afternoon for me;el bebé nos da las noches con sus lloros the baby never lets us get a decent night's sleepeso lo doy por hecho I take that for granted;doy por sentado que vendrás a la fiesta I take it for granted that o I assume you'll be coming to the party;doy por explicado este periodo histórico that's all I want to say about this period of history;doy esta discusión por terminada I consider this discussion to be over;dar a alguien por muerto to give sb up for dead22. RP [inyección] to give23. Compdonde las dan las toman you get what you deserve;no dar una to get everything wrong♦ vi1. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal;me toca dar a mí it's my deal2. [entregar]dame, que ya lo llevo yo give it to me, I'll carry it3. [horas] to strike;dieron las tres three o'clock struckla piedra dio contra el cristal the stone hit the window;como no te portes bien, te voy a dar if you don't behave, I'll smack you[botón, timbre] to press;dale al control remoto hit the remote control;dale al pedal press down on the pedal;Informátdale a la tecla de retorno hit o press return;dale a la manivela turn the handle[sujeto: pasillo, puerta] to lead to; [sujeto: casa, fachada] to face;todas las habitaciones dan al mar all the rooms look out onto o face the sea7. [sujeto: luz, viento]el sol daba de lleno en la habitación the sunlight was streaming into the room;la luz me daba directamente en la cara the light was shining directly in my face;aquí da mucho viento it's very windy here8. [encontrar]dar con algo/alguien to find sth/sb;he dado con la solución I've hit upon the solutionda de mamar a su hijo she breast-feeds her sonno dar ni para pipas: ¡eso no te da ni para pipas! that's not even enough to buy a bag of peanuts!aquello me dio que pensar that made me think12. [importar]¡y a ti qué más te da! what's it to you?;no vamos a poder ir al cine – ¡qué más da! we won't be able to go to the cinema – never mind!;y si no lo conseguimos, ¿qué más da? if we don't manage it, so what?;¡qué más da quién lo haga con tal de que lo haga bien! what does it matter o what difference does it make who does it as long as they do it properly?;lo siento, no voy a poder ayudar – da igual, no te preocupes I'm sorry but I won't be able to help – it doesn't matter, don't worry;¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any differencediste en el blanco, hay que intentar reducir las pérdidas you hit the nail on the head, we have to try and reduce our lossesahora le ha dado por no comer fruta now she's decided not to eat fruit;le dio por ponerse a cantar en medio de la clase he took it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le ha dado por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest thing;Formaldar en hacer algo to take to doing sth;el viejo dio en leer libros de caballería the old man took to reading books on chivalry17.dar de sí [ropa, calzado] to give, to stretch;este sueldo da mucho de sí this salary goes a long way;estos zapatos no dan para más these shoes have had it;es un poco tonto, no da para más he's a bit stupid, he's not up to anything else18. [expresa enfado]te digo que pares y tú, ¡dale (que dale)! I've told you to stop, but you just carry on and on!;¡y dale con la música! there he goes again, playing loud music!;te hemos dicho que no menciones el tema, y tú, dale que te pego we've told you not to mention the subject, but you just carry on regardless o but here you are, bringing it up again;¡y dale! te lo he dicho bien claro, no voy a ir how many times do I have to tell you? o I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm not going19. RP [comunicar]¿me darías con tu madre? could I speak to your mother?, could you put your mother on?;le doy con el Sr. Hualde I'll put you through to Mr Hualde20. CompFampara dar y tomar: había cerveza para dar y tomar there was loads of beer;Famdarle a: ¡cómo le da a la cerveza! he certainly likes his beer!;Famdarle algo a alguien: si no se calla me va a dar algo if he doesn't shut up soon, I'll go mad;si sigues trabajando así te va a dar algo you can't go on working like that;Esp muy Fam¡que le den!: ¿que no quiere cooperar? ¡que le den! he doesn't want to co-operate? well, stuff him!* * *<part dado>I v/t1 give; fiesta give, have;dar un salto/una patada jump/kick, give a jump/kick;dar miedo a frighten;el jamón me dio sed the ham made me thirsty;dar de comer/beber a alguien give s.o. something to eat/drink3 película show, screen4:el reloj dio las tres the clock struck three5:¡dale (que dale)! fam don’t keep on! fam ;y siguió dale que te pego fam and he kept on and onII v/idame give it to me, give me it2:3:dar con algo/alguien come across sth/s.o., find sth/s.o.;no di con el nombre I couldn’t think of the name4:dar para be enough for;no da para más it’s past its best5:le dio por insultar a su madre fam she started insulting her mother6:¡qué más da! what does it matter!;da igual it doesn’t matter7:en algo hit sth;el sol le daba en la cara he had the sun in his eyes, the sun was in his eyes8:dar por muerto a alguien give s.o. up for dead9:dar que hablar give people something to talk about;da que pensar it makes you think, it gives you something to think about* * *dar {22} vt1) : to give2) entregar: to deliver, to hand over3) : to hit, to strike4) : to yield, to produce5) : to perform6) : to give off, to emit7)dar como ordar por : to regard as, to considerdar vi1) alcanzar: to suffice, to be enoughno me da para dos pasajes: I don't have enough for two fares2)dar a ordar sobre : to overlook, to look out on3)dar con : to run into4)dar con : to hit upon (an idea)5)dar de sí : to give, to stretch* * *dar vb¿cuánto me das por lavarte el coche? how much will you give me for washing your car?2. (poner en las manos) to pass¿me da un kilo de naranjas, por favor? could I have a kilo of oranges, please?4. (poner en la televisión) to be on5. (ofrecer fiesta) to have7. (tener ataque, enfermedad) to have10. (encender, conectar) to turn on¿has dado el gas? have you turned the gas on?me dio las buenas noches he said goodnight to me / he wished me goodnightdar a to overlook / to look ontodar igual not to matter / not to mind¿qué más da? what difference does it make? -
5 estar
v.1 to be.estamos a veinte grados (expresa valores, grados) it's twenty degrees hereel dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesosestán a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kiloestá terminado it's finished2 to be.¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?¿está María? — no, no está is Maria there? — no, she's not hereElla estuvo aburrida She was bored.El edificio está en la calle tres The building is on third street.3 to be (expresa cualidad, estado).los pasteles están ricos the cakes are deliciousesta calle está sucia this street is dirty4 to be (expresa estado).estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) movingestamos de suerte we're in luckestar de vacaciones to be on holidayestar de viaje to be on a tripestar en uso to be in useestar en guardia to be on guardestamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water5 to be.están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door6 to stay, to be.estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go7 to be ready (hallarse listo).¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?8 to be for.Me estuvo difícil el examen The exam was difficult for me.* * *Present Indicativeestoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.Imperfect Indicativeestaba, estabas, estaba, estábamos, estabais, estaban.Past IndicativeFuture Indicativeestaré, estarás, estará, estaremos, estaréis, estarán.Conditionalestaría, estarías, estaría, estaríamos, estaríais, estarían.Present Subjunctiveesté, estés, esté, estemos, estéis, estén.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeestá (tú), esté (él/Vd.), estemos (nos.), estad (vos.), estén (ellos/Vds.).* * *verb- estarse* * *Para las expresiones estar bien, estar mal, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [indicando situación] to be¿dónde estabas? — where were you?
-las tijeras están en el cajón -no, aquí no están — "the scissors are in the drawer" - "no, they're not in here"
-hola, ¿está Carmen? -no, no está — "hello, is Carmen in?" - "no, I'm afraid she isn't"
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está [fuera] — [de casa] she's out; [de la ciudad/en el extranjero] she's away•
[ya que] estamos — while we are at it2) [indicando un estado transitorio]a) + adj, adv to beestar enfermo {o} malo — to be ill
¿estás casado o soltero? — are you married or single?
¿cómo estamos? — [gen] how are we doing?; [a otra persona] how are you?
con este frío, aquí no se puede estar — it's unbearably cold here
¡qué bueno está este café! — this coffee's really good!
¿está libre el baño? — is the bathroom free?
¿qué tal {o} cómo estás? — how are you?
el récord anterior estaba en 33 segundos — the previous record was {o} stood at 33 seconds
b) + participio to bec) + gerundio to bevenga, ya nos estamos yendo, que es tarde — come on, it's time to go, it's late
3) (=existir) to be•
[dejar] estar, déjalo estar — just leave him be4) [indicando el aspecto de algo] to look¡qué elegante estás! — you're looking really smart!
estás más delgado — you've lost weight, you look slimmer
ese tío está muy bueno — * that guy's gorgeous *, that guy's a bit of all right *
5) (=estar listo) to be ready¡ya está! ya sé lo que podemos hacer — that's it! I know what we can do
ya estoy — I'm done, that's me *
¡ya estamos! — [después de hacer algo] that's it!; [dicho con enfado] that's enough!
¿estamos? — [al estar listo] ready?; [para pedir conformidad] are we agreed?, right?, OK? *
¡ya estuvo! — Méx that's it!
6) [indicando fecha, distancia, temperatura]cuando estemos en verano — when it's summer, in the summer
7) [en estructuras con preposición]estar aestamos a 8 de junio — it is 8 June {or} the 8th of June, today is 8 June {o} the 8th of June
estábamos a 40°C — it was 40°C
¿a cuántos estamos? — what's the date?
¿a cuánto estamos de Madrid? — how far are we from Madrid?
las uvas están a 1,60 euros — the grapes are one euro 60 cents
estar con¿a cuánto está el kilo de naranjas? — how much are oranges per kilo?
está con la gripe — he's down with flu, he's got the flu
estuvo con la enfermedad durante dos años — she had {o} suffered from the disease for two years
estar de•
estar con [algn], yo estoy con él — I'm with himestá de jefe temporalmente — he is acting as boss, he is the acting boss
estar en¡estoy de nervioso! — I'm so nervous!
el problema está en que... — the problem lies in the fact that...
estar parayo estoy en que... — (=creer) I believe that...
para eso estamos — [gen] that's why we're here, that's what we're here for; [respondiendo a gracias] don't mention it
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estar para [hacer] algo — (=a punto de) to be about to do sth, be on the point of doing sth•
[no] estoy para bromas — I'm not in the mood for jokingestar por (=en favor de) [+ política] to be in favour {o} (EEUU) favor of; [+ persona] to support hueso 1) estar por ({+ infin})si alguien llama, no estoy para nadie — if anyone calls, I'm not in
la historia de ese hallazgo está por escribir — the story of that discovery is still to be written {o} has yet to be written
está todavía por hacer — it remains to be done, it is still to be done
yo estoy por dejarlo — I'm for leaving it, I'm in favour of leaving it
estar sin ({+ infin})está por llover — LAm it's going to rain
las camas estaban sin hacer — the beds were unmade, the beds hadn't been made
estar sobre algn/algo¿todavía estás sin peinar? — haven't you brushed your hair yet?
hay que estar sobre el arroz para que no se pegue — you need to keep a close eye on the rice to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan
estar sobre sí — to be in control of o.s.
8) [en oraciones ponderativas]•
está [que] rabia — * he's hopping mad *, he's furiousestoy que me caigo de sueño — I'm terribly sleepy, I can't keep my eyes open
2.See:* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to bequé gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!
la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot
está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)
todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!
está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant
2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks
está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be4) ( seguido de participios)estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)
estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2
5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?
están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip
estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side
estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it
6) ( introducido por que)2.estar vi1) ( en un lugar)edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?
2)a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?
¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?
¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?
b) ( figurar) to beyo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list
¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?
¿estamos todos? — are we all here?
4)a) (quedarse, permanecer)¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?
b) ( vivir)ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now
5) ( en el tiempo)¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?
estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May
¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?
6) (existir, haber)y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...
luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about
7) (tener como función, cometido)estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them
8) ( radicar)estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not
9) (estar listo, terminado)lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are
10) ( quedar entendido)que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?
11)ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it
12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)3.te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you
estar v aux1) ( con gerundio)2) ( con participio)4.ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
estarse v pron1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?
2) (enf) ( llegar) to beIImasculino (esp AmL) living room* * *= be, become, live with.Ex. Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.Ex. Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.Ex. Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.----* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* creer que estar bien = feel + right.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.* estando de servicio = while on the job.* estando sentado = from a seated position.* estar a años de distancia = be years away.* estar abierto a = be open to.* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.* estar acabando con = eat away at.* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.* estar accesible = be up.* estar accesible en línea = go + online.* estar accesible en red = go + online.* estar acertado = be right on track.* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.* estar agradecido = be thankful.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la baja = be down.* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.* estar a la par de = rank with.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.* estar al completo = overbook.* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al máximo = overstretch.* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.* estar ansioso por = be eager to.* estar ante = be faced with.* estar apagado = be off.* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.* estar arrestado = be under arrest.* estar arriba = sit on + top.* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.* estar atareado = be tied up.* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.* estar a tope = overstretch.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.* estar aumentando = be on the increase.* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.* estar ausente = lack.* estar ausente de = be absent (from).* estar avanzado = be well under way.* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.* estar averiado = be out of order.* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.* estar bien de salud = be in good health.* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.* estar callado = keep + quiet.* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.* estar cerca de = be close to.* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.* estar colado por = have + a crush on.* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.* estar conectado = be on.* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar con el tema = be on the topic.* estar confinado = be confined.* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* estar correcto = be correct.* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.* estar de baja = be off work.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar de camino a = be on the road to.* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.* estar de cháchara = chinwag.* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* estar de moda = be in.* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.* estar dentro de = fall within/into.* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.* estar de palique = chinwag.* estar de parloteo = chinwag.* estar de pie = stand.* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.* estar desbordante de = spill over with.* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar desocupado = stand + idle.* estar desordenado = be out of order.* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* estar detenido = be under arrest.* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.* estar disperso = lie + scattered.* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.* estar dispuesto = be game.* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.* estar ducho en = be adept at.* estar dudoso = be doubtful.* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar emocionado = be thrilled.* estar empachado = have + indigestion.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* estar en = be in the course of.* estar en alza = be up.* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en auge = go + strong.* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.* estar en camino de = be on the way to.* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar encantado = be thrilled.* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.* estar en casa = be in.* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.* estar encendido = be on.* estar enchufado = be on.* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).* estar en contra de = be against.* estar en debate = be under discussion.* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.* estar en declive = be in decline.* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.* estar en desigualdad = be under par.* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.* estar en deuda = be in debt.* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.* estar endeudado = be in debt.* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.* estar en duda = be in question.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.* estar en funcionamiento = be up.* estar en función de = be a function of.* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.* estar en guerra con = be at war with.* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* estar en juego = be at stake.* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* estar en marcha = tick over.* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.* estar en minoría = be in the minority.* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* estar en posición de = be in a position to.* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.* estar en retirada = be in retreat.* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar en sintonía con = attune to.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* estar entre = fall between.* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar en venta = be up for sale.* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar equivoado = miss + the point.* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* estar erróneo = be in error.* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.* estar estropeado = be kaput.* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.* estar falto de = be short of.* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* estar frenético = be furious.* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.* estar fuera = be out.* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar funcionando = be in place.* estar furioso = fume.* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estar haciendo = be up to.* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar hambriento = starve.* estar harto = have had enough.* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.* estar helado = be frozen stiff.* estar implícito en = run through.* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.* estar incluido = be embedded.* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....* estar inerte = lie + fallow.* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.* estar inmune a = be immune against.* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar levantado = be up.* estar libre de = be free from.* estar ligado a = be bound up with.* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* estar localizable = be locatable.* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.* estar loco por = have + a crush on.* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.* estar muy bajo = be way down.* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* estar muy lejano = be far off.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.* estar muy separado = set + far apart.* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* estar oculto = lie + hidden.* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.* estar orientado hacia = target.* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.* estar permitido = be permissible.* estar plagado de = be rife with.* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* estar por demostrar = be unproven.* estar por detrás = be behind.* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.* estar por ver = be an open question.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* estar propuesto a = be intent on.* estar próximo = be at hand.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.* estar rebosante de = spill over with.* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* estar resfriado = have + a cold.* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* estar restringido = be constrained.* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.* estar separado = set + apart.* estar separado de = be remote from.* estar sesgado = bias, slant.* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean.* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to bequé gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!
la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot
está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)
todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!
está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant
2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks
está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be4) ( seguido de participios)estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)
estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2
5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?
están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip
estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side
estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it
6) ( introducido por que)2.estar vi1) ( en un lugar)edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?
2)a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?
¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?
¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?
b) ( figurar) to beyo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list
¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?
¿estamos todos? — are we all here?
4)a) (quedarse, permanecer)¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?
b) ( vivir)ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now
5) ( en el tiempo)¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?
estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May
¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?
6) (existir, haber)y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...
luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about
7) (tener como función, cometido)estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them
8) ( radicar)estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not
9) (estar listo, terminado)lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are
10) ( quedar entendido)que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?
11)ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it
12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)3.te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you
estar v aux1) ( con gerundio)2) ( con participio)4.ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
estarse v pron1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?
2) (enf) ( llegar) to beIImasculino (esp AmL) living room* * *= be, become, live with.Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.Ex: Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* creer que estar bien = feel + right.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.* estando de servicio = while on the job.* estando sentado = from a seated position.* estar a años de distancia = be years away.* estar abierto a = be open to.* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.* estar acabando con = eat away at.* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.* estar accesible = be up.* estar accesible en línea = go + online.* estar accesible en red = go + online.* estar acertado = be right on track.* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.* estar agradecido = be thankful.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la baja = be down.* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.* estar a la par de = rank with.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.* estar al completo = overbook.* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al máximo = overstretch.* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.* estar ansioso por = be eager to.* estar ante = be faced with.* estar apagado = be off.* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.* estar arrestado = be under arrest.* estar arriba = sit on + top.* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.* estar atareado = be tied up.* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.* estar a tope = overstretch.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.* estar aumentando = be on the increase.* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.* estar ausente = lack.* estar ausente de = be absent (from).* estar avanzado = be well under way.* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.* estar averiado = be out of order.* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.* estar bien de salud = be in good health.* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.* estar callado = keep + quiet.* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.* estar cerca de = be close to.* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.* estar colado por = have + a crush on.* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.* estar conectado = be on.* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar con el tema = be on the topic.* estar confinado = be confined.* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* estar correcto = be correct.* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.* estar de baja = be off work.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar de camino a = be on the road to.* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.* estar de cháchara = chinwag.* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* estar de moda = be in.* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.* estar dentro de = fall within/into.* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.* estar de palique = chinwag.* estar de parloteo = chinwag.* estar de pie = stand.* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.* estar desbordante de = spill over with.* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar desocupado = stand + idle.* estar desordenado = be out of order.* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* estar detenido = be under arrest.* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.* estar disperso = lie + scattered.* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.* estar dispuesto = be game.* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.* estar ducho en = be adept at.* estar dudoso = be doubtful.* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar emocionado = be thrilled.* estar empachado = have + indigestion.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* estar en = be in the course of.* estar en alza = be up.* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en auge = go + strong.* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.* estar en camino de = be on the way to.* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar encantado = be thrilled.* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.* estar en casa = be in.* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.* estar encendido = be on.* estar enchufado = be on.* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).* estar en contra de = be against.* estar en debate = be under discussion.* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.* estar en declive = be in decline.* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.* estar en desigualdad = be under par.* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.* estar en deuda = be in debt.* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.* estar endeudado = be in debt.* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.* estar en duda = be in question.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.* estar en funcionamiento = be up.* estar en función de = be a function of.* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.* estar en guerra con = be at war with.* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* estar en juego = be at stake.* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* estar en marcha = tick over.* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.* estar en minoría = be in the minority.* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* estar en posición de = be in a position to.* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.* estar en retirada = be in retreat.* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar en sintonía con = attune to.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* estar entre = fall between.* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar en venta = be up for sale.* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar equivoado = miss + the point.* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* estar erróneo = be in error.* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.* estar estropeado = be kaput.* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.* estar falto de = be short of.* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* estar frenético = be furious.* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.* estar fuera = be out.* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar funcionando = be in place.* estar furioso = fume.* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estar haciendo = be up to.* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar hambriento = starve.* estar harto = have had enough.* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.* estar helado = be frozen stiff.* estar implícito en = run through.* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.* estar incluido = be embedded.* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....* estar inerte = lie + fallow.* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.* estar inmune a = be immune against.* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar levantado = be up.* estar libre de = be free from.* estar ligado a = be bound up with.* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* estar localizable = be locatable.* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.* estar loco por = have + a crush on.* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.* estar muy bajo = be way down.* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* estar muy lejano = be far off.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.* estar muy separado = set + far apart.* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* estar oculto = lie + hidden.* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.* estar orientado hacia = target.* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.* estar permitido = be permissible.* estar plagado de = be rife with.* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* estar por demostrar = be unproven.* estar por detrás = be behind.* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.* estar por ver = be an open question.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* estar propuesto a = be intent on.* estar próximo = be at hand.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.* estar rebosante de = spill over with.* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* estar resfriado = have + a cold.* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* estar restringido = be constrained.* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.* estar separado = set + apart.* estar separado de = be remote from.* estar sesgado = bias, slant.* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean* * *■ estar (cópula)A seguido de adjetivosB estar bien, mal, mejor, peorC hablando de estado civilD seguido de participiosE con preposición + predicadoF con que + predicado■ estar (verbo intransitivo)A quedar ubicadoB1 hallarse en cierto momento2 figurarC1 hallarse en determinado lugar2 acudirD1 quedarse, permanecer2 vivirSentido II en el tiempoA existir, haberB tener como función etcC radicarD estar listo, terminadoE quedar entendidoF quedar grande, pequeño etcG Derecho■ estar (verbo auxiliar)A con gerundioB con participio■ estarse (verbo pronominal)A permanecerB acudirA (seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser1 (↑ ser (1)) . Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser1 (↑ ser (1)) ] to be¡qué gordo está! isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat! o put on a lot of weight!¡qué alto está Ignacio! isn't Ignacio tall now!, hasn't Ignacio got(ten) tall o grown!¡pobre abuelo! está viejo poor grandpa! he's really agedel rape está delicioso ¿qué le has puesto? the monkfish is delicious, how did you cook it?está muy simpático con nosotros ¿qué querrá? he's being o he's been so nice to us (recently), what do you think he's after?no estuvo grosero contigo — sí, lo estuvo he wasn't rude to you — yes, he wasestás muy callado ¿qué te pasa? you're very quiet, what's the matter?¡pero tú estás casi calvo! but you're almost bald, but you've gone almost bald o you've lost almost all your hair!¿no me oyes? ¿estás sorda? can't you hear me? are you deaf?¿está muerto/vivo? is he dead/alive?está cansada/furiosa/embarazada she is tired/furious/pregnant¿cómo están por tu casa? — están todos bien, gracias how's everybody at home? — they're all fine, thanks¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive himC (hablando de estado civil) to beestá casada con un primo mío she's married to a cousin of minesus padres están divorciados her parents are divorcedD(seguido de participios): estaba sentado/echado en la cama he was sitting/lying on the bedestá colgado de una rama it's hanging from a branchestaban abrazados they had their arms around each otherestaba arrodillada she was kneeling (down)E (con predicado introducido por preposición) to be (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)estoy a régimen I'm on a diet¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?estamos como al principio we're back to where we startedestá con el sarampión she has (the) measlesestoy con muchas ganas de empezar I'm really looking forward to startingsiempre está con lo mismo/con que es un incomprendido he's always going on about the same thing/about how nobody understands himestaba de luto/de uniforme he was in mourning/uniformhoy está de mejor humor she's in a better mood todayestán de limpieza/viaje they're spring-cleaning/on a tripestoy de cocinera hasta que vuelva mi madre I'm doing the cooking until my mother comes backestuvo de secretaria en una empresa internacional she worked as a secretary in an international companyestás en un error you're mistakenno estoy para fiestas/bromas I'm not in the mood for parties/jokingestamos sin electricidad we don't have any electricity at the moment, the electricity is off at the momentéste está sin pintar this one hasn't been painted yetyo estoy contigo, creo que ella está equivocada I agree with you o ( colloq) I'm with you, I think she's mistakennuestro partido está con el pueblo our party supports o is on the side of the peopleel pueblo está con nosotros the people are with usestar en algo: todavía no hemos solucionado el problema, pero estamos en ello or eso we still haven't solved the problem, but we're working on itestá que no hay quien lo aguante he's (being) unbearableel agua está que pela the water's scalding hotviA «edificio/pueblo» (quedar, estar ubicado) ; to bela agencia está en el centro the agency is in the center¿dónde está Camagüey? where's Camagüey?el pueblo está a 20 kilómetros de aquí the town's 20 kilometers from hereB1 «persona/objeto» (hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? what time do you have to be there?estando allí conoció a Micaela he met Micaela while he was there¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? where did we get to o had we got(ten) to in the last class?2 (figurar) to beesa palabra no está en el diccionario that word isn't in the dictionaryyo no estaba en la lista I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the listC1(hallarse en determinado lugar): fui a verla pero no estaba I went to see her but she wasn't there¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?¿estamos todos? are we all here?, is everyone here?2D1(quedarse, permanecer): sólo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days, I'll only be here/there a few days¿cuánto tiempo estuviste en Londres? how long were you in London?2(vivir): ya no vivimos allí, ahora estamos en Soca we don't live there anymore, we're in o we live in Soca nowde momento estoy con mi hermana at the moment I'm staying with my sister(en el tiempo): ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today o today's date?, what date is it today?estamos a mediados de mes we're halfway through the monthestamos en primavera it's spring, spring has come¿en qué mes estamos? what month are we in o is it?ellos están en primavera ahora it's spring for them now, it's their spring nowA(existir, haber): y después está el problema de la financiación and then there's the problem of financeB (tener como función, cometido) estar PARA algo:para eso estamos that's what we're here forpara eso están los amigos that's what friends are forya que estamos/estás while we're/you're at it o ( BrE) about itC(radicar): ahí está el quid del asunto that's the crux of the matterestar EN algo:la dificultad está en hacerlo sin mirar the difficult thing is to do it o the difficulty lies in doing it without lookingtodo está en que él quiera ayudarnos it all depends on whether he wants to help us or notD(estar listo, terminado): la carne todavía no está the meat's not ready yetlo atas con un nudo aquí y ya está you tie a knot in it here and that's it o there you areenseguida estoy I'll be with you in a minute o in a second, I'll be right with you¡ya está! ¡ya sé lo que podemos hacer! I've got it! I know what we can do!¡ahí está! that's it!E(quedar entendido): quiero que estés de vuelta a las diez ¿estamos? or (Ur) ¿está? I want you to be back by ten, all right?que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? don't let it happen again, understand? o is that understood? o ( colloq) got it?F( Esp) (quedar) (+ me/te/le etc), (+ compl): esa falda te está grande/pequeña that skirt's too big/too small for youla 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you betterse estará a lo estipulado en la cláusula 20 the stipulations of clause 20 will apply■A(con gerundio): está lloviendo it's rainingno hagas ruido, están durmiendo don't make any noise, they're asleepse está afeitando/duchando or está afeitándose/duchándose he's shaving/taking a showerestuve un rato hablando con él I was talking o I talked to him for a while¿qué estará pensando? I wonder what she's thinkingya estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossibleya te estás quitando de ahí, que ése es mi lugar ( fam); OK, out of there/off there, that's my place ( colloq)B(con participio): ¿esta ropa está planchada? have these clothes been ironed?, are these clothes ironed?la foto estaba tomada desde muy lejos the photo had been taken from a long way away o from a great distanceese asiento está ocupado that seat is takenya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man nowestá hecha una vaga she's got(ten) o become lazy■ estarseA ( enf) (permanecer) to stayse estuvo horas ahí sentado sin moverse he remained sitting there for hours without moving, he sat there for hours without moving¿no te puedes estar quieto un momento? can't you stay o keep still for a minute?estése tranquilo don't worryestáte allí media hora antes be there o arrive half an hour before( esp AmL)living room* * *
estar 1 ( conjugate estar) cópula
1a) ( seguido de adjetivos)◊ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1 to be;
estás más gordo you've put on weight;
estoy cansada I'm tired;
está muy simpático conmigo he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently);
¡todo está tan caro! things are o have become so expensive!b) ( con◊ bien, mal, mejor, peor): están todos bien, gracias they're all fine, thanks;
¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!;
está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive him;
ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
3 ( seguido de participios)
estaban abrazados they had their arms around each other;
ver tb v aux 2
4 ( seguido de preposición) to be;
(para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente);
¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?;
está con el sarampión she has (the) measles;
estoy de cocinera I'm doing the cooking;
estamos sin electricidad the electricity is off at the moment;
está sin pintar it hasn't been painted yet
verbo intransitivo
1 ( en un lugar) to be;◊ ¿dónde está Chiapas? where's Chiapas?;
está a 20 kilómetros de aquí it's 20 kilometers from here;
¿sabes dónde está Pedro? do you know where Pedro is?;
¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?;
solo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days;
¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? how long are you going to be in London (for)?
2 ( en el tiempo):◊ ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?;
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today?;
estamos a 28 de mayo it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May;
estamos en primavera it's spring
3a) (tener como función, cometido):
estamos para ayudarlos we're here to help them
4 (estar listo, terminado):
lo atas con un nudo y ya está you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are;
enseguida estoy I'll be right with you
5 (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl):
la 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you better
estar v aux
1 ( con gerundio):
estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible
2 ( con participio):
ya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man now;
ver tb estar cópula 3
estarse verbo pronominal ( enf) ( permanecer) to stay;◊ ¿no te puedes estar quieto? can't you stay o keep still?;
estese tranquilo don't worry
estar 2 sustantivo masculino (esp AmL) living room
estar verbo intransitivo
1 (existir, hallarse) to be: está al norte, it is to the north
¿estarás en casa?, will you be at home?
no está en ningún lado, it isn't anywhere
estamos aquí para servirle, we are at your service
su pedido aún no está, your order isn't ready yet
2 (permanecer) to stay: estos días estoy en casa de mis padres, these days I'm staying at my parents' place
estoy en la oficina de ocho a dos, I'm at the office from eight to two
quiero que estés aquí un minuto, ahora vuelvo, stay here, I'll be right back
3 (tener una situación actual determinada: con adjetivo o participio) estaba blanco como la cera, he had turned as white as a sheet
está dormido, he's asleep
está teñida de rubio, her hair's dyed blonde
(con gerundio) está estudiando, he is studying
estaba preparando la comida, I was cooking
(con adverbio) estoy tan lejos, I'm so far away
está muy mal, (enfermo) he is very ill
4 (quedar, sentar) el jersey me está pequeño, the sweater is too small for me
5 (para indicar precio, grados, fecha) (+ a: fecha) to be: ¿a qué día estamos?, what's the date?
estamos a 1 de Julio, it is the first of July
(: precio) to be at: ¿a cómo/cuánto están las manzanas?, how much are the apples?
están a setenta pesetas el kilo, they're seventy pesetas a kilo
(: grados) en Madrid estamos a cuarenta grados, it's forty degrees in Madrid
♦ Locuciones: ¿estamos?, agreed?
estar a disposición de, to be at the disposal of
estar a la que salta, to be ready to take advantage of an opportunity
estar a las duras y a las maduras, to take the bad with the good
estar al caer, to be just round the corner
estar en baja, to be waning
estar en todo, to be on top of everything
estaría bueno, whatever next
ESTAR CON: (de acuerdo con) estoy con María, I agree with Mary
ESTAR DE: estoy de broma, I'm joking
está de camarero, he's working as a waiter
estaba de Dios que las cosas sucedieran así, it was God's will that things turned out this way, está de vacaciones, he's on holiday
me voy a marchar porque está claro que aquí estoy de más, I'm going to go because it's obvious that I'm in the way
ESTAR ENCIMA: su madre siempre está encima de él, his mother is always on top of him
ESTAR PARA: no estamos para bromas, we are in no mood for jokes
esa ropa está para planchar, these clothes are ready to be ironed
cuando estaba para salir, me llamaron, when I was just about to leave, they called me
ESTAR POR: la casa está por construir, the house has still to be built
estuve por decirle lo que pensaba, I was tempted to tell him what I thought
estoy por la igualdad de derechos, I'm for equal rights
ESTAR QUE: está que no puede con su alma, he is exhausted
familiar está que trina, he's hopping mad
ESTAR TRAS: está tras el ascenso, he is after promotion
estoy tras una blusa blanca, I'm looking for a white blouse
El uso del verbo to stay como traducción de estar en un lugar es incorrecto, a menos que quieras expresar lo contrario de irse o marcharse (no me voy a la playa, estaré en casa todo el verano, I'm not going to the beach, I'm staying at home all summer) o te refieras a alojarse: Estoy en el Palace. I'm staying at the Palace.
' estar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismo
- acatarrada
- acatarrado
- acecho
- acomplejada
- acomplejado
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- activa
- activo
- afónica
- afónico
- agradecer
- agua
- aire
- ajo
- ala
- alero
- alerta
- amiga
- amigo
- andar
- antena
- apañada
- apañado
- apogeo
- ascua
- atar
- aviar
- azotea
- Babia
- baja
- bandera
- banquillo
- barco
- blanca
- bordear
- borracha
- borracho
- bote
- braga
- brecha
- brete
- buena
- bueno
- cabal
- cabeza
- cabo
English:
about
- accustom
- action
- agree
- agreement
- ahead
- air
- alert
- alive
- alone
- aloof
- amenable
- amiss
- antsy
- anxious
- approve
- associate
- attend
- away
- back
- ball
- barbecue
- be
- bean
- beck
- beg
- behind
- believe in
- beside
- best
- board
- boil
- book
- boom
- bored
- brain
- breath
- bristle with
- broke
- brown
- bulge
- burn
- by
- cake
- call
- change
- charge
- cheese off
- clash
- close
* * *♦ vi1. [hallarse] to be;¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?;¿está María? – no, no está is Maria there? – no, she's not here2. [con fechas]¿a qué estamos hoy? what's the date today?;hoy estamos a martes/a 15 de julio today is Tuesday/15 July;estábamos en octubre it was October;estamos en invierno it's winter3. [quedarse] to stay, to be;estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go;¿cuánto tiempo piensas estar? how long do you plan on staying?;estuvimos una semana en su casa we stayed with her for a week, we spent a week at her placeel dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesos;están a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kilo5. [hallarse listo] to be ready;¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?;¿ya estás? pues, vámonos are you ready? let's go thenpara eso están los amigos that's what friends are for;para eso estoy that's what I'm here for;la vida está para vivirla life is for living;no tires eso al suelo, que las papeleras están para algo don't throw that on the floor, the wastepaper bins are there for a reason7. (antes de gerundio) [expresa duración] to be;están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door8. (antes de “sin” + infinitivo) [expresa negación]estoy sin dormir desde ayer I haven't slept since yesterday;está sin acabar it's not finished;estuve sin voz dos días I had no voice o I lost my voice for two dayseso está por ver that remains to be seen;todavía está por hacer it hasn't been done yetel problema está en la fecha the problem is the date;el truco está en no mirar nunca al suelo the trick o secret is not to look at the ground[acontecimiento] to be about to happen;estar por hacer algo to be on the verge of doing sth;estuve por pegarle I was on the verge of hitting him;estoy por no ir I'm not so sure I want to go;estuve por llamarte I was about to phone you, I was just going to phone youno estoy para bromas I'm not in the mood for jokes;el enfermo no está para ver a nadie the patient is in no condition to see anyoneestoy por la libertad de expresión I'm in favour of o for freedom of speechestuvieron a visitarlo they went to visit him♦ v copulativo1. (antes de adj) [expresa cualidad, estado] to be;los pasteles están ricos the cakes are delicious;esta calle está sucia this street is dirty;¡qué alta estás! you've really grown!;estoy cansado/enfadado I'm tired/angry;¿qué tal estás? how are you?;está muy irritable últimamente she's been very irritable lately;está divorciado he's divorced;estoy enfermo/mareado I am ill/I feel sick;Andescuando estaba chiquito when I was little2. (antes de “con” o “sin” + sustantivo) [expresa estado] to be;estamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water;Famestoy sin blanca I'm broke, Br I'm skintestar de viaje to be on a trip;estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) moving;estamos de suerte we're in luck;estar de mal humor to be in a (bad) mood;¿has cambiado la rueda? – estoy en ello have you changed the tyre? – I'm working on it o I'm doing it right now;¡ya está bien! that's enough (of that)!estar en guardia to be on guardyo he estado de portero toda la primera parte I've been in goal all of the first halfesa falda te está corta that skirt's too short for you;¿cómo me está? how does this look?8. (antes de “que” + verbo) [expresa actitud]está que muerde porque ha suspendido he's furious because he failed♦ v aux1. (antes de gerundio) to be;estuvo nevando it was snowing;se está peinando she's brushing her hair;estuvieron discutiendo durante toda la reunión they spent the whole meeting arguing, they were arguing throughout the whole meeting;mañana a estas horas estaré bañándome en la playa this time tomorrow I'll be swimming at the beach2. (antes de participio)está terminado it's finished;está organizado por el ayuntamiento it's organized by the town council* * *v/i¿cómo está Vd.? how are you?;estoy mejor I’m (feeling) better;estoy bien/mal I’m fine/I’m not feeling too great;estar de tres meses be three months pregnant;estar sin dinero have no money;¡ya estoy! I’m ready!:¿está Javier? is Javier in?;mi padre no está my father isn’t here;¡ahí está! there it is!;ahora estoy con Vd. I’ll be with you in just a moment;¿dónde estábamos? where were we?3:estar haciendo algo be doing sth;estoy leyendo I’m reading4 ( sentar):te está grande it's too big for you;el vestido te está bien the dress suits you5:está de camarero he’s working as a waiter6 ( padecer de):estar del corazón/estómago have heart/stomach problems:estamos a 3 de enero it’s January 3rd;el kilo está a un peso they’re one peso a kilo8:estar con alguien agree with s.o.; ( apoyar) support s.o.;estar a bien/mal con alguien be on good/bad terms with s.o.;estar en algo be working on sth;estar para hacer algo be about to do sth;no estar para algo not be in a mood for sth;estar por algo be in favor of sth;está por hacer it hasn’t been done yet;¡ya está! that’s it!* * *estar {34} v aux: to beestoy aprendiendo inglés: I'm learning Englishestá terminado: it's finishedestar viestá muy alto: he's so tall, he's gotten very tall¿ya estás mejor?: are you feeling better now?estoy casado: I'm marriedestán en la mesa: they're on the tableestamos en la página 2: we're on page 23) : to be at home¿está María?: is Maria in?4) : to remainestaré aquí 5 días: I'll be here for 5 days5) : to be ready, to be doneestará para las diez: it will be ready by ten o'clock6) : to agree¿estamos?: are we in agreement?estoy contigo: I'm with you7)¿cómo estás? : how are you?8)¡está bien! : all right!, that's fine!9)estar a : to costestar a : to be¿a qué dia estamos?: what's today's date?estar con : to haveestá con fiebre: she has a feverestar de : to beestoy de vacaciones: I'm on vacationestá de director hoy: he's acting as director todayestar bien (mal) : to be well (sick)estar para : to be in the mood forestar por : to be in favor ofestar por : to be about toestá por cerrar: it's on the verge of closingestar de más : to be unnecessaryestar que : to be (in a state or condition)está que echa chispas: he's hopping mad* * *estar vb1. (en general) to be¿estás cansada? are you tired?2. (uso auxiliar) to be3. (en casa, en el trabajo) to be in / to be there / to be here¿está Pepe? is Pepe in? / is Pepe there?¿está tu madre en casa? is your mother in?4. (listo, preparado) to be ready5. (aspecto) to look¡qué guapo estás! you look very smart!estar a... to be...¿a cuánto están los tomates? how much are the tomatoes?estar de... to be... -
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v.1 to put in.meter algo/a alguien en algo to put something/somebody in somethingmeter la llave en la cerradura to get the key into the lockmeter dinero en el banco to put money in the bankhe metido mis ahorros en esa empresa I've put all my savings into this venturele metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)2 to give (informal) (asestar).le metió un puñetazo he gave him a punch3 to give (informal) (echar, soltar).meter una bronca a alguien to tell somebody offme metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline4 to take in (prenda, ropa).meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt5 to score (en deportes) (anotar).nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us6 to introduce, to get in, to get inside, to stick.Ella mete la caja She takes the box inside.7 to cause, to make, to create.Ese chico mete problemas That boy causes problems.8 to drive in.9 to take inside.* * *1 (introducir) to put2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)4 (hacer) to make5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in7 DEPORTE to score1 (introducirse en) to get in■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)■ siempre te estás metiendo donde no te llaman you're always sticking your nose in where you're not wanted4 (ir) to go■ ¿dónde se habrá metido? where can he have got to?5 (provocar) to pick ( con, on)■ no te metas con él que es más fuerte que tú don't pick on him, he's stronger than you6 (dedicarse) to go (en, into)\a todo meter at full blastmeterse alguien donde no le llaman to poke one's nose into others' affairsmeterse alguien en lo que no le importa to stick one's nose into others' businessmeterse en todo to be a meddler, stick one's nose into everythingno meterse en nada not to get involved¡métetelo donde te quepa! tabú you can stuff it!* * *verb1) to put (in)2) insert, introduce3) place4) cause5) make•- meterse
- meterse a
- meterse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner, introducir) to put¿dónde has metido las llaves? — where have you put the keys?
metió el palo por el aro — she stuck o put the stick through the ring
mete las hamacas que está lloviendo — bring the hammocks in, it's raining
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meter algo en algo — to put sth in(to) sthmetió el dedo en la sopa — he dipped o put his finger in the soup
tienes que meter la pieza en su sitio — you have to fit o put the part in the correct place
consiguió meter toda la ropa en la maleta — she managed to get o fit all the clothes in(to) the suitcase
¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?
está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down
2) (Dep) to score3) (Cos) [para estrechar] to take in; [para acortar] to take upmétele la falda que le queda larga — take her skirt up a bit, it's too long
4) (Aut) [+ marcha] to go into¡mete el acelerador! — put your foot down!
5) (=internar)lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school
6) [en una profesión]lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber
7) (=implicar)no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this
8) (=ocasionar)•
meter miedo a algn — to scare o frighten sb•
meter prisa a algn — to hurry sb, make sb get a move ontenemos que meterle prisa a Adela — we need to hurry Adela, we need to make Adela get a move on
¡no me metas prisa! — don't rush me!
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meter un susto a algn — to give sb a fright9) * (=dar)10) * (=endosar)11) * (=aplicar)le quedaba largo el traje y le metió las tijeras — her dress was too long, so she took the scissors to it
12) * (=hacer entender)no hay quien le meta que aquello era mentira — nobody seems able to make him understand that it was a lie, nobody is able to get it into his head that it was a lie
13)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex. Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.Ex. By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex. The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex. Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex. Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.----* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex: Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.
Ex: By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex: The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex: Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex: Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *meter [E1 ]vtA1 (introducir, poner) to putle metieron un tubo por la nariz they put o ( colloq) stuck a tube up her nose¿dónde habré metido su carta? where can I have put his letter?meter algo EN algo:metí la tarjeta en un sobre I put the card in(to) an envelopeno lograba meter la llave en la cerradura she couldn't get the key into the lockmetió el pie en el agua he put his foot in(to) the watera ver si consigo meter todo esto en un folio I wonder if I can get o fit all of this onto one sheetno le metas esas ideas en la cabeza a la niña don't put ideas like that into her head, don't go giving her ideas like that2 (hacer entrar) meter a algn EN algo:no puedo meter más de cuatro personas en mi coche I can't get o fit more than four people in my carlo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonmetió a su hijo interno en un colegio he sent his son to (a) boarding school3 (colocar, emplear) meter a algn EN algo:consiguió meter a su amigo en la empresa she managed to get her friend a job with o in the companymeter a algn DE algo:lo metieron de aprendiz de carpintero they apprenticed him to a carpenter, they got him a job as a carpenter's apprenticela metieron de sirvienta en la ciudad they sent her to work as a maid in the city4 (involucrar) meter a algn EN algo to involve sb IN sth, get sb involved IN sthno quiero que metas a mi hijo en negocios sucios I don't want you involving my son o getting my son involved in any dirty businessno la metas a ella en esto don't bring o drag her into thisB1 (invertir) to putvoy a meter mis ahorros en el banco I'm going to put my savings in the bankmetió todo su capital en el negocio she put all her capital into the business2 ‹tanto/gol› to score3 (en costura) ‹dobladillo› to turn upmétele un poco en las costuras take it in a bit at the seams4meterle tijera/sierra a algo to set to with the scissors/saw on sth5 ( Auto) ‹marcha/cambio›mete (la) primera/tercera put it into first/third (gear)en este coche es muy difícil meter la marcha atrás it's very difficult to get into reverse in this carC1(provocar, crear): no metas ruido que estoy estudiando keep the noise down, I'm studyingno trates de meterme miedo don't try to frighten o scare menos están metiendo prisa en el trabajo we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster at worka todo meter ( fam); ‹ir/conducir› flat outlleva una semana estudiando a todo meter he's been studying flat out for a week¡métanle, que no llegamos! step on it o get a move on, or we won't get there in time!le metimos con todo we did our utmost, we pulled out all the stops, we did everything we could2 ( fam)(encajar, endilgar): me metieron una multa por exceso de velocidad I got a ticket for speeding ( colloq)no me metas más mentiras don't tell me any more lies, don't give me any more of your lies ( colloq)nos metió una de sus historias she spun us one of her yarns■ metervi■ meterseA1 (entrar) meterse EN algo:nos metimos en un museo we went into a museumse metió en la cama he got into bedmétete por esa calle go down that streetquise meterme bajo tierra I just wanted the ground to swallow me upno sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza que le dio she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself o where to put herself¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?, where can the dog be?(+ me/te/le etc): se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyecuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza … when he gets an idea into his head …2 (introducirse) meterse algo EN algo:me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eyese metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocketno te metas los dedos en la nariz don't pick your nose¡que se lo meta ahí mismo! or ¡que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! ( vulg); she can stuff it! (sl)B1(en un trabajo): se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretarymeterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun2 (involucrarse) meterse EN algo to get involved IN sthno quiero meterme en una discusión I don't want to get into o to get involved in an argumentte has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine messno te metas en gastos don't go spending a lot of moneyse había metido en un asunto muy turbio she had got involved in o mixed up in a very shady affair3 (entrometerse) to get involvedno te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business, don't get involved in o don't meddle in things that don't concern youtodo iba bien hasta que ella se metió por medio things were going fine until she started interferingmeterse con algn ( fam): no te metas conmigo que yo no te he hecho nada don't go picking a fight with me, I haven't done anything to youno te metas conmigo que hoy no estoy para bromas leave me alone, I'm in no mood for jokes todaytú métete con los de tu edad/tamaño why don't you pick on someone your own age/size?con su hijo no te metas, que es sagrado ( iró); don't say a word against her son, she worships himmeterse donde no lo llaman to poke one's nose into other people's business ( colloq)¡no te metas donde no te llaman! mind your own business!* * *
meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
1
meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;
logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcaseb) ( hacer entrar):
consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the companyc) ( involucrar) meter a algn en algo to involve sb in sth, get sb involved in sth
2
d) (Auto):
meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
3 (provocar, crear):
meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
no metas ruido keep the noise down
meterse verbo pronominal
1a) ( entrar):
( en la piscina) I got into the water;
meterse en la cama/la ducha to get into bed/the shower;
¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?;
se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyeb) ( introducirse):
se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
2a) ( en trabajo):
meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nunb) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;
no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business;
meterse con algn (fam) to pick on sb;
meterse por medio to interfere
meter verbo transitivo
1 to put [en, in]
(en colegio, cárcel) to put: la metieron en un psiquiátrico, they put her in a mental hospital
(dinero) metimos el dinero en el banco, we paid the money into our bank
2 (invertir) to put: mételo en acciones, put it in shares
3 (involucrar) to involve [en, in], to get mixed up [en, in]
4 fam (causar) no le metas miedo al niño, don't frighten the child
5 (hacer) to make
meter jaleo, to make a noise
♦ Locuciones: familiar a todo meter, at full speed, in a flash
meter en el mismo saco, to lump together: son completamente distintos, no los puedes meter en el mismo saco, they're totally different, you can't lump them together as if they were the same
' meter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- baza
- cazo
- cizaña
- colarse
- contador
- cuezo
- embotellar
- follón
- fotómetro
- gamba
- hocico
- indicador
- indicadora
- introducir
- lectura
- M
- mano
- métrica
- metro
- nada
- nariz
- pata
- patinar
- prisa
- resbalar
- ruido
- saco
- sobre
- taxímetro
- venga
- altura
- apresurar
- apurar
- bandera
- bulla
- canasta
- compás
- distancia
- el
- encajar
- entrar
- gol
- lado
- m
- marcha
- medidor
- menos
- parquímetro
- por
English:
bake
- blunder
- boob
- brick
- bully
- bungle
- change up
- clanger
- dip
- engage
- enter
- fetch in
- finger
- flub
- foot
- get in
- grope
- hurry
- hustle
- insert
- inset
- jam
- let in
- meter
- mix up
- outdistance
- pad out
- parking meter
- postage meter
- push
- put
- quart
- round
- speed up
- squash in
- stick
- stick in
- taxi-meter
- trip up
- tuck
- tuck in
- unstuck
- waffle
- water meter
- wedge
- back
- cram
- deep
- fit
- get
* * *♦ vt1. [introducir] to put in;meter algo/a alguien en algo to put sth/sb in sth;metió las manos en los bolsillos she put her hands in her pockets;no puedo meter la llave en la cerradura I can't get the key in the lock;lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison;su padre lo metió de conserje en la empresa his father got him a job in the company as a porter;meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank;he metido todos mis ahorros en este proyecto I've put all my savings into this project;¿podrás meter todo en un solo disquete? will you be able to get o fit it all on one disk?;Fammeterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza to put ideas into sb's head;Famno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) I can't get it into his head (that…);Fammete la tijera todo lo que quieras cut off as much as you like¡en buen lío nos has metido! this is a fine mess you've got o gotten us into!me dieron un trapo y me metieron a limpiar el polvo they gave me a cloth and set me dusting4. [causar]meter prisa/miedo a alguien to rush/scare sb;meter ruido to make a noise5. [en automóvil]meter la primera/la marcha atrás to go into first gear/reverse;meter el freno to brake6. [en deportes] [anotar] to score;nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against usle metió un puñetazo she gave him a punchmeter una bronca a alguien to tell sb off;me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline;te han metido un billete falso they've given you a forged banknote9. [prenda, ropa] to take in;hay que meter los pantalones de cintura the trousers need taking in at the waist;meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt10. Fam [dedicar, destinar]sabe jugar muy bien al billar porque le ha metido muchas horas he plays billiards really well because he's put the hours in o spent hours practising¡métele, que empieza la película! get a move on o hurry up, the movie's starting!♦ vi2. CompFama todo meter at full pelt* * *v/t1 put (en in, into)2 gol score3 ( involucrar) involve (en in);meter a alguien en un lío get s.o. into a mess;a todo meter at full speed* * *meter vt1) : to put (in)metieron su dinero en el banco: they put their money in the bank2) : to fit, to squeezepuedes meter dos líneas más en esa página: you can fit two more lines on that page3) : to place (in a job)lo metieron de barrendero: they got him a job as a street sweeper4) : to involvelo metió en un buen lío: she got him in an awful mess5) : to make, to causemeten demasiado ruido: they make too much noise6) : to spread (a rumor)7) : to strike (a blow)8) : to take up, to take in (clothing)9)a todo meter : at top speed* * *meter vb¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?2. (empleo) to get a job3. (implicar) to involve -
7 ziehen
das Ziehenhaul; traction; drawing; pull* * *Zie|hennt -s, no pl(= Schmerz) ache; (im Unterleib) abdominal pain* * *1) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) draw2) extract3) ((an) act of extracting eg a tooth.) extraction4) (to pull with great effort or difficulty: Horses are used to haul barges along canals.) haul5) (to draw (a straight line): He ruled a line across the page.) rule6) (to (try to) move something especially towards oneself usually by using force: He pulled the chair towards the fire; She pulled at the door but couldn't open it; He kept pulling the girls' hair for fun; Help me to pull my boots off; This railway engine can pull twelve carriages.) pull7) ((with at or on) in eg smoking, to suck at: He pulled at his cigarette.) pull8) (to move to a new house etc: He has removed to London.) remove9) (to make (a tree, plant etc) grow in a particular direction.) train10) (to go, move, walk etc (about, in or on) from place to place with no definite destination in mind: I'd like to spend a holiday wandering through France; The mother wandered the streets looking for her child.) wander* * *Zie·hen<-s>[ˈtsi:ən]nt kein pl ache* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) pull; (sanfter) draw; (zerren) tug; (schleppen) dragPerlen auf eine Schnur ziehen — thread pearls/beads on to a string
ziehen und ablegen — (DV) drag and drop
2) (fig.)es zog ihn zu ihr/zu dem Ort — he felt drawn to her/to the place
alle Blicke auf sich ziehen — attract or capture all the attention
jemandes Zorn/Unwillen usw. auf sich ziehen — incur somebody's anger/displeasure etc.
etwas nach sich ziehen — result in something; entail something
3) (herausziehen) pull out <nail, cork, organ-stop, etc.>; extract < tooth>; take out, remove <stitches, splinter>; draw <cord, sword, pistol>den Hut ziehen — raise or doff one's hat
Zigaretten/Süßigkeiten usw. ziehen — (ugs.): (aus Automaten) get cigarettes/sweets etc. from a slot machine
die [Quadrat]wurzel ziehen — (Math.) extract the square root
5) (Gesichtspartien bewegen) make <face, grimace>die Stirn in Falten ziehen — wrinkle or knit one's brow; (missmutig) frown
6) (bei Brettspielen) move <chessman etc.>7)er zog den Rauch in die Lungen — he inhaled the smoke [into his lungs]
8) (zeichnen) draw <line, circle, arc, etc.>9) (anlegen) dig < trench>; build < wall>; erect < fence>; put up < washing-line>; run, lay <cable, wires>; draw < frontier>; trace < loop>; follow < course>sich (Dat.) einen Scheitel ziehen — make a parting [in one's hair]
11) (verblasst; auch als Funktionsverb) draw <lesson, conclusion, comparison>; s. auch Konsequenz 1); Rechenschaft; Verantwortung 1)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (reißen) pullan etwas (Dat.) ziehen — pull on something
an einem od. am selben Strang ziehen — (fig.) be pulling in the same direction
3) mit sein (umziehen) move (nach, in + Akk. to)4) mit sein (gehen) go; (marschieren) march; (umherstreifen) roam; rove; (fortgehen) go away; leave; <fog, clouds> driftin den Krieg ziehen — go or march off to war
5) (saugen) drawan einer Zigarette/Pfeife ziehen — draw on a cigarette/pipe
6) <tea, coffee> draw7) (Kochk.) simmer8) unperses zieht [vom Fenster her] — there's a draught [from the window]
das zieht bei mir nicht — that won't wash or won't cut any ice with me (fig. coll.)
10) (schmerzen)es zieht [mir] im Rücken — I've got backache
3.ein leichtes/starkes Ziehen im Bauch — a slight/intense stomach ache
2)der Weg o. ä. zieht sich — (ugs.) the journey etc. goes on and on
* * *ziehen; zieht, zog, gezogenA. v/t (hat)1. (Pflug, Wagen etc) draw, pull; (Spülung) pull; (Handbremse) put on, pull up; (schleppen) drag; (schwere Lasten) haul; (zerren) tug;lass dich nicht so ziehen zu Kind: stop pulling (and keep up)!;ein Boot ans Ufer ziehen pull a boat ashore;jemanden am Ärmel ziehen tug at sb’s sleeve;jemanden an den Haaren/Ohren ziehen pull sb’s hair/ears;jemanden an sich (akk)ziehen draw sb to one;aus dem Wasser ziehen (Boot) pull ( oder haul) out of the water; (Ertrinkenden) auch pull from the water;kurz durchs Wasser ziehen give sth a quick rinse;jemanden mit sich ziehen pull sb along (with one);einen Ring vom Finger ziehen take a ring off, slip a ring from one’s finger;einen Pullover über die Bluse ziehen put a jumper (US sweater) on over the blouse;jemandem ein Brett über den Kopf ziehen (damit schlagen) hit sb on the head with a board;die Gardinen vors Fenster ziehen draw the curtains (across the window);jemanden zur Seite ziehen take sb aside2. (Zahn) pull out, extract; (Korken, Messer, Revolver etc) draw, pull out; (Möhren) pull up; (den Hut) take off; (Los, Gewinn) draw; (Karte) take; (auswählen) pick;die Fäden ziehen MED take out the stitches;Zigaretten (aus dem Automaten) ziehen get some cigarettes out of the machine3. (Linie) draw; (Kreis) auch describe; (Mauer) build, erect; (Graben) dig; (Wäscheleine) put up; (Leitungen) put sth in;einen Scheitel ziehen make a parting (US part);4. (dehnen) stretch;etwas lässt sich ziehen sth stretches, sth gives;die Suppe zieht Fäden the soup’s gone stringyeine Niete ziehen draw a blank7. (Kerzen) draw;Perlen auf eine Schnur ziehen thread beads;ziehen string a violin etc;Wein auf Flaschen ziehen bottle wine;ein Bild auf Karton ziehen print a picture on a card8. fig:auf sich (akk)jemanden auf seine Seite ziehen win sb over to one’s side;jemanden ins Gespräch/Vertrauen ziehen draw sb into ( oder include sb in) the conversation/take sb into one’s confidence;etwas ins Lächerliche ziehen ridicule sth, hold sth up to ridicule;nach sich ziehen zur Folge haben: have as a consequence, result in; notwendigerweise: entail, involve; verursachen: bring about, cause; als Nebeneffekt: bring with it ( oder in its wake);es zieht mich dorthin/zu ihr I feel drawn there/to her;es zieht mich nichts in diese Gesellschaft I don’t feel drawn to these people in any way; → Bilanz 2, Ferne 1, Länge 1, Schluss 5, zurate etcdie Kinder sind gut gezogen (erzogen) the children are well brought up;den werd ich mir schon noch ziehen I’ll teach him some mannersB. v/i1. (hat) pull (der Wagen zieht schlecht the car’s not pulling properly;er zieht schnell Cowboy etc: he’s quick on the draw;zieh! in Western: draw!;an der Glocke ziehen pull ( oder ring) the bell;2. (ist) (wandern, reisen) wander, rove; Tiere, Vögel: migrate; Vögel: auch fly; (weggehen) go (away), leave;ziehen nach/in (+akk) (umziehen) move to/into;aufs Land ziehen move to the country;zu jemandem ziehen go to live with sb, move in with sb;durch die Welt ziehen see (liter roam) the world;in den Krieg ziehen go to war;jemanden ziehen lassen let sb go;jemanden ungern ziehen lassen be sorry to see sb go3. (ist) Rauch, Wolken etc: drift;die Wolken ziehen the clouds drift ( schnell: scud) across the sky;das Gewitter ist nach Westen gezogen the storm has moved (away) westward4. (hat) Schach etc: (make a) move;mit dem König ziehen move the ( oder one’s) king;wer zieht? whose move is it?5. (hat) Ofen, Pfeife etc: draw;der Ofen zieht nicht the stove isn’t drawing;6. (hat) unpers:hier zieht’s there’s a draught (US draft);mir zieht’s am Rücken I can feel a draught (US draft) on my backden Tee etcziehen lassen let the tea etc stand8. umg:einen ziehen lassen let (one) off9. (hat) (schmerzen) twinge, ache;ziehender Schmerz twinge, ache; unpers:es zieht mir im Rücken I can feel a twinge in my back;ein leichtes Ziehen im Rücken haben have a slight pain ( oder ache) in one’s back, have a touch of (US a slight) backachedieses Stück zieht nicht the play isn’t getting very good houses ( oder audiences), the play isn’t pulling in the crowds ( oder isn’t exactly pulling them in umg);diese Ausrede zieht bei mir nicht that excuse won’t wash with me, try another one;Schmeichelei/das zieht bei mir nicht flattery/that will get you nowhere, flattery/that doesn’t work with meC. v/r (hat)1.sich an einem Seil in die Höhe ziehen pull o.s. up on a rope2. (sich dehnen) stretch, give; Käse: go stringy, form strings; Klebstoff: get tacky; umg, fig, Verhandlungen etc: drag on; Weg: go on and on;das zieht sich umg (dauert lange) it’s going on a bit4.sich ziehen über (+akk) Narbe: go right across;sich ziehen um Mauer, Wall: go right (a-)round, enclose;* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) pull; (sanfter) draw; (zerren) tug; (schleppen) dragPerlen auf eine Schnur ziehen — thread pearls/beads on to a string
ziehen und ablegen — (DV) drag and drop
2) (fig.)es zog ihn zu ihr/zu dem Ort — he felt drawn to her/to the place
alle Blicke auf sich ziehen — attract or capture all the attention
jemandes Zorn/Unwillen usw. auf sich ziehen — incur somebody's anger/displeasure etc.
etwas nach sich ziehen — result in something; entail something
3) (herausziehen) pull out <nail, cork, organ-stop, etc.>; extract < tooth>; take out, remove <stitches, splinter>; draw <cord, sword, pistol>den Hut ziehen — raise or doff one's hat
Zigaretten/Süßigkeiten usw. ziehen — (ugs.): (aus Automaten) get cigarettes/sweets etc. from a slot machine
die [Quadrat]wurzel ziehen — (Math.) extract the square root
5) (Gesichtspartien bewegen) make <face, grimace>die Stirn in Falten ziehen — wrinkle or knit one's brow; (missmutig) frown
6) (bei Brettspielen) move <chessman etc.>7)er zog den Rauch in die Lungen — he inhaled the smoke [into his lungs]
8) (zeichnen) draw <line, circle, arc, etc.>9) (anlegen) dig < trench>; build < wall>; erect < fence>; put up < washing-line>; run, lay <cable, wires>; draw < frontier>; trace < loop>; follow < course>sich (Dat.) einen Scheitel ziehen — make a parting [in one's hair]
11) (verblasst; auch als Funktionsverb) draw <lesson, conclusion, comparison>; s. auch Konsequenz 1); Rechenschaft; Verantwortung 1)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (reißen) pullan etwas (Dat.) ziehen — pull on something
an einem od. am selben Strang ziehen — (fig.) be pulling in the same direction
3) mit sein (umziehen) move (nach, in + Akk. to)4) mit sein (gehen) go; (marschieren) march; (umherstreifen) roam; rove; (fortgehen) go away; leave; <fog, clouds> driftin den Krieg ziehen — go or march off to war
5) (saugen) drawan einer Zigarette/Pfeife ziehen — draw on a cigarette/pipe
6) <tea, coffee> draw7) (Kochk.) simmer8) unperses zieht [vom Fenster her] — there's a draught [from the window]
das zieht bei mir nicht — that won't wash or won't cut any ice with me (fig. coll.)
10) (schmerzen)es zieht [mir] im Rücken — I've got backache
3.ein leichtes/starkes Ziehen im Bauch — a slight/intense stomach ache
2)der Weg o. ä. zieht sich — (ugs.) the journey etc. goes on and on
* * *n.traction n. -
8 pegar
v.1 to stick.Ella pega el afiche She sticks the poster.2 to hit.pega a su mujer/a sus hijos he beats his wife/children3 to give (propinar) (bofetada, paliza).pegar un golpe a alguien to hit somebodypegar un tiro a alguien to shoot somebodyElla le pegó una tremenda paliza She gave him a good thrashing.4 to suit, to go with (corresponder a, ir bien a).no le pega ese vestido that dress doesn't suit herno le pega ese novio that boyfriend isn't right for her5 to paste (computing).6 to go together, to match.pegar con to go with7 to beat down (sol).8 to glue, to adhere, to bond, to paste.Ella pega las hojas She glues the sheets.9 to infect with.Yo le pegué a Ricardo un catarro I infected Richard with a cold.10 to sew on.Ella pega botones She sews on buttons.* * *2 (coser) to sew on3 (contagiar) to give4 (acercar) to move close to5 INFORMÁTICA to paste1 (combinar) to match1 (quemarse) to stick2 (persona) to latch onto■ se me pegó un tío en el pub y no hubo forma de deshacerme de él a bloke latched onto me in the pub and I couldn't get rid of him\no pegar ni con cola (no entonar) to be totally wrong, look totally out of place 2 (ser increíble) to be impossible to believe————————1 (golpear) to hit■ mamá, Pablo me ha pegado mum, Pablo hit me2 (dar) to give■ ¡vaya susto me has pegado! you didn't half scare me!1 (tener fuerza) to beat down■ ¡cómo pega el sol hoy! it's a real scorcher today!2 (beber) to knock back■ le gusta pegarle al whisky ¿eh? he likes knocking back the whisky, doesn't he1 (tropezar) to bump ( con, into)\dále que te pego over and over again, on and onno pegar golpe not to do a blessed thingno pegar ojo not to sleep a winkpegarle fuego a algo to set fire to somethingpegarle un tiro a alguien to shoot somebodypegarle una paliza a alguien to beat somebody uppegarse la vida padre familiar to live the life of Rileypegarse un tiro to shoot oneselfpegársela a alguien (engañar) to do the dirty on somebody 2 (ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody* * *verb1) to hit, strike2) glue, stick3) paste4) attach•- pegarse* * *1. VT1) (=adherir)a) [gen] to stick; [con cola] to glue, stick; [+ cartel] to stick up; [+ dos piezas] to fix together; (Inform) to pastelo puedes pegar con celo — you can stick it on with Sellotape ®, you can sellotape it on
b) (=coser) [+ botón] to sew on2) (=golpear) [gen] to hit; (=dar una torta a) to smackes un crimen pegar a los niños — it's a crime to hit o smack children
3) * (=dar)•
pegar un grito — to shout, cry out•
le han pegado un puntapié — they gave him a kick, they kicked him•
pegar un susto a algn — to scare sb, give sb a frightfuego 1)¡qué susto me has pegado! — what a fright you gave me!
4) (=arrimar)pegar una silla a una pared — to move o put a chair up against a wall
5) * (=contagiar) to give (a to)6)- pegarla8) Caribe [+ trabajo] to start2. VI1) (=adherir) to stick; (Inform) to paste2) (=agarrar) [planta] to take (root); [remedio] to take; [fuego] to catch3)pegar en algo — (=dar) to hit sth; (=rozar) to touch sth
pegaba con un palo en la puerta — he was pounding on o hitting the door with a stick
4) * (=armonizar) to go well, fit; [dos colores] to match, go togetherpegarle a algn: no le pega nada actuar así — it's not like him to act like that
pegar con algo — to match sth, go with sth
ese sombrero no pega con el abrigo — that hat doesn't match o go with the coat
5) * (=ser fuerte) to be strongeste vino pega (mucho) — this wine is really strong o goes to your head
6) * (=tener éxito)7) * (=creer)me pega que...: me pega que no vendrá — I have a hunch that he won't come
8)pegarle a algo — * to be a great one for sth *
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <bofetada/patada> to giveb) <grito/chillido> to let outc) (fam) < repaso>2)pegó un póster en la pared — she stuck (o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall
b) ( coser) <mangas/botones> to sew onc) ( arrimar) to move... closer3) (fam) ( contagiar) < enfermedad> to give2.pegarla — (RPl fam) to be dead on (AmE colloq), to be spot on (BrE colloq)
pegar vi1)a) ( golpear)pegarle a alguien — to hit somebody; (a un niño, como castigo) to smack somebody
si vuelves a hacer eso, te pego — if you do that again, I'll smack you
b) (fam) ( hacerse popular) producto/moda to take off; artista to be very popularc) (fam) ( ser fuerte) viento to be strong2)a) ( adherir) to stickb) ( armonizar) to go together3.no pegar ni con cola — (fam)
pegarse v pron1)a) ( golpearse)me pegué con la mesa — I knocked o hit myself on the table
me pegué en la cabeza — I banged o knocked my head
se pegó un porrazo — (fam) she gave herself a nasty knock
pegársela — (Esp fam) to have a crash
pegársela a alguien — (Esp fam) ( ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody
b) (recípr) ( darse golpes) to hit each other2) < susto> to getpegarse una ducha — (fam) to take o have a shower
me voy a pegar unas vacaciones...! — I'm going to give myself a good vacation o (BrE) holiday
3)a) ( adherirse) to stickse pegó al or del timbre — she kept her finger on the doorbell
b) ( contagiarse) enfermedad to be infectiouseso se pega — you can easily catch it; (+ me/te/le etc)
se le pegó la costumbre de... — she got into the habit of...
* * *1 = plaster, affix, attach, glue, fasten together, stick, paste together, cement.Ex. Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.Ex. In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.Ex. The binding type specifies the type of binding ( glued, sewn).Ex. A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.Ex. Is it a matter of a library in one country sticking a pin in a map and requesting a document from the nearest library to where the pin is inserted?.Ex. The boards were generally made of wood up to the later fifteenth century; then of sheets of paper pasted together ('pasteboard'); and then, from the early eighteenth century in good-quality binding but later in cheap work, of rope-fibre millboard.Ex. An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.----* arrastrar y pegar = drag and drop.* copiar y pegar = copy and paste.* cortar y pegar = cut-and-paste.* goma de pegar = rubber solution.* ir pegado a = hug.* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.* pegar a Alguien = look + good on + Nombre.* pegar con cinta adhesiva = tape.* pegarse = stick together, bricking, blocking, rub off on.* pegarse a = stick to, have + a rub-off effect on.* pegarse como una lapa = cling like + a limpet, stick like + a limpet.* pegar sobre = paste onto.* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <bofetada/patada> to giveb) <grito/chillido> to let outc) (fam) < repaso>2)pegó un póster en la pared — she stuck (o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall
b) ( coser) <mangas/botones> to sew onc) ( arrimar) to move... closer3) (fam) ( contagiar) < enfermedad> to give2.pegarla — (RPl fam) to be dead on (AmE colloq), to be spot on (BrE colloq)
pegar vi1)a) ( golpear)pegarle a alguien — to hit somebody; (a un niño, como castigo) to smack somebody
si vuelves a hacer eso, te pego — if you do that again, I'll smack you
b) (fam) ( hacerse popular) producto/moda to take off; artista to be very popularc) (fam) ( ser fuerte) viento to be strong2)a) ( adherir) to stickb) ( armonizar) to go together3.no pegar ni con cola — (fam)
pegarse v pron1)a) ( golpearse)me pegué con la mesa — I knocked o hit myself on the table
me pegué en la cabeza — I banged o knocked my head
se pegó un porrazo — (fam) she gave herself a nasty knock
pegársela — (Esp fam) to have a crash
pegársela a alguien — (Esp fam) ( ser infiel) to be unfaithful to somebody
b) (recípr) ( darse golpes) to hit each other2) < susto> to getpegarse una ducha — (fam) to take o have a shower
me voy a pegar unas vacaciones...! — I'm going to give myself a good vacation o (BrE) holiday
3)a) ( adherirse) to stickse pegó al or del timbre — she kept her finger on the doorbell
b) ( contagiarse) enfermedad to be infectiouseso se pega — you can easily catch it; (+ me/te/le etc)
se le pegó la costumbre de... — she got into the habit of...
* * *pegar22 = hit, spank, smack, whip, beat, belt, whack.Ex: When I saw what he was up to, I drew back for a punch and hit him so hard on the nose that he fell on his back and lay there for some time, so that his wife stood over him and cried out 'Mercy! You've done my husband in!'.
Ex: In addition, both physical & verbal violence appear to be transgenerational: people who were spanked frequently as children are more prone to frequently spank their own children.Ex: Parents who endorse the use of non-coercive management techniques smack their children as well.Ex: He got whipped by policemen right here in Montgomery.Ex: Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.Ex: They chased him and one belted him over the head with the bar, forcing him to the ground.Ex: The assailants, he said, did not know 'if I was straight or gay, I just happened to pass by and got whacked on the head'.* pegar chillidos = shriek.* pegar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar.* pegar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* pegar fuerte = hit + hard, pack + a wallop.* pegar gritos = shriek, shout.* pegarse una hostia = come + a cropper.* pegar un estirón = shoot up.* pegar un puñetazo = sock.* pegar un repullo = give + a start, startle.* pegar un respingo = give + a start, startle.* pegar un susto = spook.1 = plaster, affix, attach, glue, fasten together, stick, paste together, cement.Ex: Then it gets progressively worse as walls are washed away and vehicles plastered against houses and trees.
Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.Ex: In fixed location notation was physically attached to certain places on the shelves and books were always filed in the same place.Ex: The binding type specifies the type of binding ( glued, sewn).Ex: A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.Ex: Is it a matter of a library in one country sticking a pin in a map and requesting a document from the nearest library to where the pin is inserted?.Ex: The boards were generally made of wood up to the later fifteenth century; then of sheets of paper pasted together ('pasteboard'); and then, from the early eighteenth century in good-quality binding but later in cheap work, of rope-fibre millboard.Ex: An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.* arrastrar y pegar = drag and drop.* copiar y pegar = copy and paste.* cortar y pegar = cut-and-paste.* goma de pegar = rubber solution.* ir pegado a = hug.* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.* pegar a Alguien = look + good on + Nombre.* pegar con cinta adhesiva = tape.* pegarse = stick together, bricking, blocking, rub off on.* pegarse a = stick to, have + a rub-off effect on.* pegarse como una lapa = cling like + a limpet, stick like + a limpet.* pegar sobre = paste onto.* pegar una nota en un sitio público = post.* * *pegar [A3 ]vtA1 (propinar) ‹bofetada/paliza/patada› to givele pegó una paliza terrible he gave him a terrible beatingle pegué una patada en la rodilla I gave him a kick on the knee, I kicked him on the kneete voy a pegar un coscorrón I'm going to clout you o give you such a clout! ( colloq)le pegaron un tiro they shot her2 ‹grito/salto›pegó un chillido she let out a scream, she screamedles pegó cuatro gritos y se callaron she shouted at them and they shut uppegó un salto de alegría he jumped for joypegó media vuelta y se fue he turned around and walked away3 ‹susto› to give¡qué susto me pegaste! you gave me a terrible fright!4 ( fam) ‹repaso›pégale un repaso a este capítulo look over this chapter againle pegué una miradita I had a quick look at itBpegué los sellos en el sobre I stuck the stamps on the envelope¿cómo pego la suela? how can I stick the sole?vamos a pegar todos los pedazos we're going to glue o stick all the pieces back togetherpegó un póster en la pared she stuck ( o pinned etc) a poster up on the wall2 (coser) ‹mangas/botones› to sew … onni siquiera sabe pegar un botón he can't even sew a button on3 (arrimar, acercar) to move … closerpega el coche un poco más a la raya move the car a little closer to the linepegó el oído a la pared he put his ear to the wall4 ( Inf) to pasteC ( fam) (contagiar) ‹enfermedad› to giveno te acerques, que te pego la gripe don't come near me, I'll give you my flu o you'll get my flula verdad es que la pegamos con su regalo we really were dead on o spot on with her giftcon este espectáculo sí la vamos a pegar we're going to have a big hit with this show ( colloq)■ pegarviA1dicen que le pega a su mujer they say he beats his wifesi vuelves a hacer eso, te pego if you do that again, I'll smack you¡a mí no me vas a pegar! don't you dare hit me!la pelota pegó en el poste the ball hit the goalpostpegarle a algo ( fam): ¡cómo le pegan al vino! they sure like their wine ( colloq), they certainly knock back the wine ( colloq)2 ( fam) (hacerse popular) to take offsi el producto no pega, quebramos if the product doesn't take off o catch on, we'll go underuna artista que pega en el extranjero an artist who's very popular abroadsu último disco está pegando fuerte her latest record is a big hit ( colloq)3 ( fam) (ser fuerte) «viento» to be strong¡cómo pegaba el sol! the sun was really beating down!, the sun was really hot!este vino pega muchísimo this wine's really strong, this wine goes to your headB1 (adherir) to stick2 (armonizar) to go togetherestos colores no pegan these colors* don't go togetherpegar CON algo to go WITH sthesos zapatos no pegan con el vestido those shoes don't go (well) with the dressesa mesa no pega con los demás muebles that table doesn't fit in with o go with the rest of the furnitureel vino blanco no pega con la carne white wine doesn't go with meatno pegar ni con cola or no pegar ni juntar ( fam): esos colores no pegan ni con cola those colors* don't go together at alleste cuadro aquí no pega ni con cola this picture looks really out of place hereno pegamos ni juntamos en este ambiente we stick out like a sore thumb in a place like thispegó para su casa she made o headed for home■ pegarseA1(golpearse): me pegué con la mesa I bumped into the table, I knocked myself on the tableme pegué en la cabeza I banged o knocked my headme pegué un golpe muy fuerte en la pierna I hit my leg really hardse cayó de la bicicleta y se pegó un porrazo ( fam); she fell off her bike and gave herself a nasty knockpegársela a algn ( Esp fam); (ser infiel) to be unfaithful to sb, cheat on sb ( AmE colloq); (traicionar) to double-cross sb, do the dirty on sb ( colloq)2 ( recípr) (darse golpes) to hit each otherestos niños siempre se están pegando these kids are always hitting each other o fightingB1 ‹susto›¡qué susto me pegué cuando la vi! I got such a fright when I saw her2 ‹tiro›se pegó un tiro en la sien he shot himself in the head¡es para pegarse un tiro! it's enough to drive you crazy o mad!3 ( fam)(tomarse, darse): me voy a pegar una ducha I'm going to take o have a showertuvimos que pegarnos una corrida para no perder el tren we had to run to catch the trainanoche nos pegamos una comilona tremenda we had an amazing meal last night ( colloq)¡me voy a pegar unas vacaciones …! I'm going to give myself o have myself a good vacationme pegué el día entero estudiando I spent the whole day studyingme pegué cuatro días sin salir de casa I didn't leave the house for four days, I went (for) four days without leaving the house ( colloq)C1 (adherirse) to stickno consigo que este sobre se pegue I can't get this envelope to stickse me ha pegado el arroz the rice has stuckmi madre se pega al or del teléfono y no para de hablar once my mother gets yakking on the phone there's no stopping her ( colloq)se pegó al or del timbre she kept her finger on o she leaned on the doorbellse me pega y después no se qué hacer para deshacerme de él he latches on to me and then I can't get rid of him2«costumbre/enfermedad» (contagiarse) (+ me/te/le etc): en Inglaterra se le pegó la costumbre de tomar té in England she got into the habit of drinking tease le ha pegado el acento mexicano he's picked up a Mexican accentno te acerques, que se te va a pegar el catarro don't come too close or you'll catch my cold* * *
pegar ( conjugate pegar) verbo transitivo
1
le pegaron un tiro they shot her
pegarle un susto a algn to give sb a fright
2
( con cola) to glue, stick
3 (fam) ( contagiar) ‹ enfermedad› to give;
verbo intransitivo
1
(a un niño, como castigo) to smack sb;
la pelota pegó en el poste the ball hit the goalpost
[ artista] to be very popular
2
pegar CON algo to go with sth;
pegarse verbo pronominal
1a) ( golpearse):◊ me pegué con la mesa I knocked o hit myself on the table;
me pegué en la cabeza I banged o knocked my head
2 ‹ susto› to get;
3 ( contagiarse) [ enfermedad] to be infectious;
se te va a pegar mi catarro you'll catch my cold;
se le ha pegado el acento mexicano he's picked up a Mexican accent
pegar
I verbo transitivo
1 (adherir) to stick
(con pegamento) to glue
2 (coser) to sew on
3 (arrimar) lean against: es mejor que pegues la cuna a la pared, you'd better put the cradle against the wall
4 (un susto, una enfermedad) to give
5 (realizar una acción) pegó fuego a la casa, he set the house on fire
pegó saltos de alegría, he jumped for joy
6 (maltratar) to hit: no pegues al niño, don't hit the child
II verbo intransitivo
1 (combinar) to match: ese jersey no pega con esos pantalones, that sweater doesn't go with those trousers
(estar próximo a) to be next to: su casa está pegada al cine, his house is next to the cinema
2 (sol) to beat down
♦ Locuciones: no pegar ojo, not to sleep a wink
' pegar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cartel
- cascar
- frenazo
- hebra
- ojo
- respingo
- reventón
- sacudir
- zurrar
- acertar
- culo
- dar
- estirón
- golpear
- maltratar
- rebote
- salto
- sonar
English:
affix
- beat
- beat down
- believe in
- belt
- bond
- give
- glue
- gum
- hang
- hit
- paste
- punch
- put up
- scare
- sellotape
- sew on
- shoot
- slap
- slug
- smack
- stick
- stick together
- strike
- tape
- wallop
- alone
- attach
- crack
- even
- go
- jolt
- superglue
- wink
* * *♦ vt1. [adherir] to stick;[con pegamento] to glue; [póster, cartel] to fix, to put up; [botón] to sew on;pegó la suela al zapato he stuck the sole on the shoeno pegues la silla tanto a la pared don't put the chair so close up against the wall;3. [golpear] to hit;el balón me pegó en la cara the ball hit me in the face;pega a su mujer/a sus hijos he beats his wife/children4. [dar] [bofetada, paliza, patada] to give;pegó un golpe sobre la mesa he banged the table;pegar un golpe a alguien to hit sb;pegar un susto a alguien to give sb a fright;pegar un disgusto a alguien to upset sb;pegar un tiro a alguien to shoot sbpegar un grito to cry out, to let out a cry;no arreglas nada pegando gritos it's no use shouting;pegar un respingo to (give a) start;pegaban saltos de alegría they were jumping for joy;pegar un suspiro to (give a) sigh;pegar fuego a algo to set sth on fire, to set fire to sthle pegó el sarampión a su hermano she gave her brother measles7. [corresponder a, ir bien a] to suit;no le pega ese vestido that dress doesn't suit her;esta corbata pega con esa camisa this tie goes with that shirt;no le pega ese novio that boyfriend isn't right for her8. Informát to pastela pegamos con esa idea we were spot on with that idea♦ vi1. [adherir] to stick2. [golpear] to hit;la lluvia pegaba en la ventana the rain was driving against the windowpane;una bala pegó contra el techo a bullet hit the ceiling;la pelota pegó en el larguero the ball hit the crossbar3. [armonizar] to go together, to match;no pegan nada they don't go together o match at all;no pega mucho un bingo en este barrio a bingo hall doesn't really fit o looks rather out of place in this part of town;pegar con to go with;un color que pegue (bien) con el rojo a colour that goes (well) with red[viento, aire] to be strong; [vino, licor, droga] to be strong stuff, to pack a punch;el aire pega de costado there's a strong side wind;¡cómo pega el sol! it's absolutely scorching!el restaurante pega con a la estación the restaurant's right next to the stationeste grupo está pegando mucho últimamente this group is massive at the moment;una nueva generación de tenistas viene pegando fuerte a new generation of tennis players is beginning to come through* * *I v/t1 ( golpear) hit2 ( adherir) stick, gluepegar un grito shout, give a shout;no me pega la gana Méx I don’t feel like itII v/i1 ( golpear) hit2 ( adherir) stick4 ( armonizar) go (together)* * *pegar {52} vt1) : to glue, to stick, to paste2) : to attach, to sew on3) : to infect with, to giveme pegó el resfriado: he gave me his cold4) golpear: to hit, to deal, to strikeme pegaron un puntapié: they gave me a kick5) : to give (out with)pegó un grito: she let out a yellpegar vi1) : to adhere, to stick2)pegar en : to hit, to strike (against)3)pegar con : to match, to go with* * *pegar vb5. (armonizar) to go -
9 ziehen;
zieht, zog, gezogenI v/t (hat)1. (Pflug, Wagen etc.) draw, pull; (Spülung) pull; (Handbremse) put on, pull up; (schleppen) drag; (schwere Lasten) haul; (zerren) tug; lass dich nicht so ziehen zu Kind: stop pulling (and keep up)!; ein Boot ans Ufer ziehen pull a boat ashore; jemanden am Ärmel ziehen tug at s.o.’s sleeve; jemanden an den Haaren / Ohren ziehen pull s.o.’s hair / ears; jemanden an sich (Akk) ziehen draw s.o. to one; aus dem Wasser ziehen (Boot) pull ( oder haul) out of the water; (Ertrinkenden) auch pull from the water; kurz durchs Wasser ziehen give s.th. a quick rinse; jemanden mit sich ziehen pull s.o. along (with one); einen Ring vom Finger ziehen take a ring off, slip a ring from one’s finger; einen Pullover über die Bluse ziehen put a jumper (Am. sweater) on over the blouse; jemandem ein Brett über den Kopf ziehen (damit schlagen) hit s.o. on the head with a board; die Gardinen vors Fenster ziehen draw the curtains (across the window); jemanden zur Seite ziehen take s.o. aside2. (Zahn) pull out, extract; (Korken, Messer, Revolver etc.) draw, pull out; (Möhren) pull up; (den Hut) take off; (Los, Gewinn) draw; (Karte) take; (auswählen) pick; die Fäden ziehen MED. take out the stitches; Zigaretten ( aus dem Automaten) ziehen get some cigarettes out of the machine3. (Linie) draw; (Kreis) auch describe; (Mauer) build, erect; (Graben) dig; (Wäscheleine) put up; (Leitungen) put s.th. in; einen Scheitel ziehen make a parting (Am. part); den Wagen nach links ziehen (lenken) pull ( oder steer) the car over to the left4. (dehnen) stretch; etw. lässt sich ziehen s.th. stretches, s.th. gives; die Suppe zieht Fäden the soup’s gone stringy6. MATH. (Wurzel) extract, find, work out7. (Kerzen) draw; Perlen auf eine Schnur ziehen thread beads; Saiten auf eine Geige etc. ziehen string a violin etc.; Wein auf Flaschen ziehen bottle wine; ein Bild auf Karton ziehen print a picture on a card8. fig.: auf sich (Akk) ziehen (Aufmerksamkeit, Blicke etc.) attract; (jemandes Hass, Unmut etc.) incur; jemanden auf seine Seite ziehen win s.o. over to one’s side; jemanden ins Gespräch / Vertrauen ziehen draw s.o. into ( oder include s.o. in) the conversation / take s.o. into one’s confidence; etw. ins Lächerliche ziehen ridicule s.th., hold s.th. up to ridicule; nach sich ziehen zur Folge haben: have as a consequence, result in; notwendigerweise: entail, involve; verursachen: bring about, cause; als Nebeneffekt: bring with it ( oder in its wake); es zieht mich dorthin / zu ihr I feel drawn there / to her; es zieht mich nichts in diese Gesellschaft I don’t feel drawn to these people in any way; Bilanz 2, Ferne 1, Länge 1, Schluss 5, zurate etc.9. (Pflanzen) grow; (Tiere) breed, rear; die Kinder sind gut gezogen (erzogen) the children are well brought up; den werd ich mir schon noch ziehen I’ll teach him some mannersII v/i1. (hat) pull (an + Dat at); heftig: tug (at); der Wagen zieht schlecht the car’s not pulling properly; er zieht schnell Cowboy etc.: he’s quick on the draw; zieh! in Western: draw!; an der Glocke ziehen pull ( oder ring) the bell; an der Leine ziehen Hund: pull at the lead ( oder leash), strain at the leash2. (ist) (wandern, reisen) wander, rove; Tiere, Vögel: migrate; Vögel: auch fly; (weggehen) go (away), leave; ziehen nach / in (+ Akk) (umziehen) move to / into; aufs Land ziehen move to the country; zu jemandem ziehen go to live with s.o., move in with s.o.; durch die Welt ziehen see (lit. roam) the world; in den Krieg ziehen go to war; nach Süden ziehen Vögel: fly ( oder go oder migrate) south; jemanden ziehen lassen let s.o. go; jemanden ungern ziehen lassen be sorry to see s.o. go3. (ist) Rauch, Wolken etc.: drift; die Wolken ziehen the clouds drift ( schnell: scud) across the sky; das Gewitter ist nach Westen gezogen the storm has moved (away) westward4. (hat) Schach etc.: (make a) move; mit dem König ziehen move the ( oder one’s) king; wer zieht? whose move is it?5. (hat) Ofen, Pfeife etc.: draw; der Ofen zieht nicht the stove isn’t drawing; ziehen an einer Pfeife etc.: (take a) puff at, draw on; an Strohhalm: chew6. (hat) unpers.: hier zieht’s there’s a draught (Am. draft); mir zieht’s am Rücken I can feel a draught (Am. draft) on my back7. (hat) Tee: draw; in Marinade: stand; in heißem Wasser: simmer; den Tee etc. ziehen lassen let the tea etc. stand9. (hat) (schmerzen) twinge, ache; ziehender Schmerz twinge, ache; unpers.: es zieht mir im Rücken I can feel a twinge in my back; ein leichtes Ziehen im Rücken haben have a slight pain ( oder ache) in one’s back, have a touch of (Am. a slight) backache10. (hat) SPORT set the pace11. (hat) umg. (wirken) work; (Anklang finden) go down (well); dieses Stück zieht nicht the play isn’t getting very good houses ( oder audiences), the play isn’t pulling in the crowds ( oder isn’t exactly pulling them in umg.); diese Ausrede zieht bei mir nicht that excuse won’t wash with me, try another one; Schmeichelei / das zieht bei mir nicht flattery / that will get you nowhere, flattery / that doesn’t work with meIII v/refl (hat)1. sich an einem Seil in die Höhe ziehen pull o.s. up on a rope2. (sich dehnen) stretch, give; Käse: go stringy, form strings; Klebstoff: get tacky; umg., fig., Verhandlungen etc.: drag on; Weg: go on and on; das zieht sich umg. (dauert lange) it’s going on a bit4. sich ziehen durch / über (+ Akk) (erstrecken) stretch through / over ( oder across); sich ziehen über (+ Akk) Narbe: go right across; sich ziehen um Mauer, Wall: go right (a-) round, enclose; sich ziehen durch fig., Motiv, Thema etc.: run through; Affäre 1, Länge 1 -
10 pasar
v.1 to pass.¿me pasas la sal? would you pass me the salt?Pasaron dos horas Two hours went by.Yo paso a María I pass Mary (I overtake Mary)Un carro pasa A car goes byMe pasó una cuchara He=she passed me a spoon (She passed a spoon to me)Por fin pasé! I passed at last!2 to cross.pasar la calle to cross the roadpasé el río a nado I swam across the river3 to go through.pasar un semáforo en rojo to go through a red light4 to pass, to go.pasó por mi lado he passed by my sideel autobús pasa por mi casa the bus goes past o passes in front of my houseel Manzanares pasa por Madrid the Manzanares goes o passes through Madridhe pasado por tu calle I went down your streetpasar de… a… to go o pass from… to…pasar de largo to go by5 to go/come in.pasen por aquí, por favor come this way, please¡pase! come in!6 to go.por ahí no pasa it won't go through there7 to go by.pasaron tres meses three months went by8 to go through, to experience.pasar frío/miedo to be cold/scaredpasarlo bien to enjoy oneself, to have a good timepasarlo mal to have a hard time of itPasé un gran susto I experienced a great scare.9 to show in (llevar adentro).el criado nos pasó al salón the butler showed us into the living room10 to show (Cine).11 to spend (time).pasó dos años en Roma he spent two years in Rome¿dónde vas a pasar las vacaciones? where are you going on holiday?, where are you going to spend your holidays?Yo paso las horas cantando I pass the hours away singing (spend the time...)12 to pop in (ir un momento).pasaré por mi oficina/por tu casa I'll pop into my office/round to your place13 to happen.¿qué pasa aquí? what's going on here?¿qué pasa? what's the matter?¿qué le pasa? what's wrong with him?, what's the matter with him?pase lo que pase whatever happens, come what mayAlgo pasó Something happened=came to pass.14 to be over.ya ha pasado lo peor the worst is over nowpasó la Navidad Christmas is overPasé muy feliz en la fiesta I was very happy at the party.15 to be all right, to be usable.puede pasar it'll do16 to go away.Pasó el mal tiempo the bad weather went away.17 to come in, to step in.El policía pasó The policeman came in.18 to happen to, to occur to.Me pasó algo cómico Something funny happened to me..19 to keep on, to keep, to carry on.Ella pasa bailando todo el tiempo She keeps on dancing all the time.20 to skip, to pass.Pase ese capítulo Skip that chapter,.21 to blow over, to blow itself out, to calm down.La tormenta pasó The storm blew over.* * *1 (ir) to pass, pass by, go2 (tiempo) to pass, go by■ ¡cómo pasa el tiempo! doesn't time fly!3 (entrar) to come in, go in■ pasa, está abierto come in, it's not locked4 (cesar) to pass, cease■ si no se te pasa el dolor, llámame if the pain doesn't go away, call me■ tranquila, que ya ha pasado todo don't worry, it's all over now5 (límite) to exceed (de, -)6 (ocurrir) to happen7 (sufrir) to suffer1 (trasladar) to move, transfer2 (comunicar, dar) to give3 (cruzar) to cross4 (alcanzar) to pass, reach■ pásame la sal, por favor pass me the salt, please5 (aventajar) to surpass, be better than6 (adelantar) to overtake7 (deslizar) to run■ la etiqueta se pasa por aquí y el precio sale en la pantalla you run the tag through here and the price comes up on the screen8 (tolerar) to overlook■ esta vez te la paso, pero que no se repita I'll overlook it this time, but don't let it happen again9 (aprobar) to pass10 (proyectar) to show11 (tiempo - estar) to spend; (- disfrutar, padecer) to have1 (desertar) to pass over (a, to)2 (pudrirse) to go off3 (olvidarse) to forget\pasar de algo familiar not to be bothered about something■ pasa de todo he couldn't care less about anything, he doesn't give a damn about anythingpasar de largo to go pastpasar la página to turn the pagepasar por to pass forpasar por alto to ignorepasar por encima de alguien to go over somebody's headpasarlo bien to have a good time¿qué pasa? what's the matter?, what's wrong?pasar sin to do withoutpasarse de la raya to go too far, overstep the mark* * *verb1) to happen2) pass3) come in, enter4) surpass5) cross6) give7) undergo, suffer8) omit•- pasar por alto
- pasarlo bien
- pasarlo mal
- pasarse* * *Para las expresiones pasar lista, pasar de moda, pasar desapercibido, pasarse de rosca etc, ver la otra entrada1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=ocurrir)a) [suceso] to happen¿qué pasó? — what happened?
¿pasa algo? — is anything up?, is anything wrong?, is anything the matter?
siempre pasa igual {o} lo mismo — it's always the same
¿qué pasa? — what's happening?, what's going on?, what's up?; [como saludo] how's things? *
¿qué pasa que no entra? — why doesn't she come in?
¿qué pasa contigo? — what's up with you?; [como saludo] * how's it going? *
¿qué ha pasado con ella? — what's become of her?
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[lo que] pasa es que... — well, you see..., the thing is that...pase lo que pase — whatever happens, come what may
b)pasarle a algn: nunca me pasa nada — nothing ever happens to me
siempre me pasa lo mismo, lo pierdo todo — it's always the same, I keep losing things
tuvo un accidente, pero por suerte no le pasó nada — he had an accident, but fortunately he wasn't hurt
esto te pasa por no hacerme caso — this is what comes of not listening to me, this wouldn't have happened (to you) if you'd listened to me
¿qué te pasa? — what's the matter?
¿qué le pasa a ese? — what's the matter with him?
2) (=cambiar de lugar)a) [objeto]la cuerda pasa de un lado a otro de la calle — the rope goes from one side of the street to the other
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la foto fue pasando de mano en [mano] — the photo was passed aroundb) [persona] to go3) (=entrar)¡pase! — come in!; [cediendo el paso] after you!
no se puede pasar — you can't go through, you can't go in
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[hacer] pasar a algn — to show sb in4) (=transitar)¿a qué hora pasa el cartero? — what time does the postman come?
ya ha pasado el tren de las cinco — (=sin hacer parada) the five o'clock train has already gone by; (=haciendo parada) the five o'clock train has already been and gone
¿ha pasado ya el camión de la basura? — have the dustmen been?
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pasar [de largo] — to go {o} pass by•
pasar [por], el autobús pasa por delante de nuestra casa — the bus goes past our house5) (=acercarse a)•
tengo que pasar [por] el banco — I've got to go to the bankpasar a ({+ infin})pasaré por la tienda mañana — I'll go {o} pop into the shop tomorrow
6) (=cambiar de situación) to go•
pasar a [ser] — to becomeen muy poco tiempo ha pasado a ser un gran profesional — he has become a real professional in a very short space of time
7) (=transcurrir) [tiempo] to pass, go byhan pasado cuatro años — four years have passed {o} gone by
el tiempo pasa deprisa — time passes {o} goes so quickly
¡cómo pasa el tiempo! — how time flies!
8) (=acabar) [problema, situación] to be over; [efectos] to wear off9) (=aceptarse)puede pasar — it's passable, it's OK
que me llames carroza, pase, pero fascista, no — you can call me an old fuddy-duddy if you like, but not a fascist
10) pasar pora) (=atravesar, caber) to go throughel río pasa por la ciudad — the river flows {o} goes through the city
b) (=depender de) to depend onel futuro de la empresa pasa por este acuerdo — the company's future depends on {o} hangs on this agreement
c) (=ser considerado) to pass as•
[hacerse] pasar por — to pass o.s. off as11) [otras formas preposicionales]pasar a ({+ infin}) (=empezar) pasar de (=exceder)no pasan de 60 los que lo tienen — those who have it do not number more than 60, fewer than 60 people have it
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yo de [ahí] no paso — that's as far as I'm prepared to go•
de [ésta] no pasa — this is the very last timepasar sin•
de [hoy] no pasa que le escriba — I'll write to him this very daytendrá que pasar sin coche — he'll have to get by {o} manage without a car
12) (Naipes) to pass13) esp Esp* (=mostrarse indiferente)•
pasar [de] algo/algn, yo paso de política — I'm not into politicspasa olímpicamente de todo lo que le dicen — he doesn't take the blindest bit of notice of anything they say to him
paso de ti, chaval — I couldn't care less about you, pal
2. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=dar, entregar) [gen] to pass; [en una serie] to pass on¿me pasas la sal, por favor? — could you pass (me) the salt, please?
le pasó el sobre — he handed {o} passed her the envelope
2) (=traspasar) [+ río, frontera] to cross; [+ límite] to go beyond3) (=llevar)4) (=hacer atravesar)5) (=colar) to strain6) (=introducir) [+ moneda falsa] to pass (off); [+ contrabando] to smugglehan pasado un alijo de cocaína por la frontera — a consignment of cocaine has been smuggled across the border
7) (=hacer deslizar)pasar la aspiradora por la alfombra — to vacuum the carpet, run the vacuum cleaner over the carpet
8) (=deslizar) to sliple pasó el brazo por los hombros/la cintura — she slipped {o} put her arm around his shoulders/waist
9) (=contagiar) to give10) (=volver) [+ página] to turn11) (=escribir)•
pasar algo a [limpio] — to make a neat {o} fair {o} clean copy of sth•
pasar algo a [máquina] — to type sth up12) (=tragar) (lit) to swallow; (fig) to bear, standno puedo pasar esta pastilla — I can't swallow this pill, I can't get this pill down
no puedo pasar a ese hombre — I can't bear {o} stand that man
13) (=tolerar)14) (=aprobar) [+ examen] to pass15) (=proyectar) [+ película, programa] to show, screen16) (=poner en contacto)te paso con Pedro — [al mismo teléfono] I'll put you on to Pedro; [a distinto teléfono] I'll put you through to Pedro
17) (=realizar)revista 3)•
pasa [consulta] {o} [visita] a unas 700 personas diarias — he sees 700 patients a day18) (=superar)19) (Aut) to pass, overtake20) (=omitir)•
pasar algo por [alto] — to overlook sth21) [+ tiempo] to spendpasarlo ({+ adv})¡que lo pases bien! — have a good time!, enjoy yourself!
22) (=dejar atrás)hemos pasado el aniversario — the anniversary has passed, the anniversary is behind us
ya hemos pasado lo peor — we're over the worst now, the worst is behind us now
23) (=sufrir)24) Cono Sur * (=engañar) to cheat, swindle3.See:PASAR En expresiones temporales ► Se traduce por spend cuando pasar tiene un uso transitivo y queremos indicar un período de tiempo concreto, seguido de la actividad que en ese tiempo se desarrolla, o del lugar: Me pasé la tarde escribiendo cartas I spent the evening writing letters Ha pasado toda su vida en el campo He has spent his whole life in the country ► En cambio, cuando se describe la forma en que se pasa el tiempo mediante un adjetivo, se debe emplear en inglés la construcción have + (a) + ((adjetivo)) + ((sustantivo)): Pasamos una tarde entretenida We had a lovely afternoon Pasamos un rato estupendo jugando al squash We had a fantastic time playing squash la expresión pasar el rato se traduce por pass the time: No sé qué hacer para pasar el rato I don't know what to do to pass the time ► Cuando el uso es intransitivo, pasar se traduce por pass {o} go by. A medida que pasaba el tiempo se deprimía cada vez más As time passed o went by, he became more and more depressed Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( ir por un lugar) to come/go pastno ha pasado ni un taxi — not one taxi has come/gone past
¿a qué hora pasa el lechero? — what time does the milkman come?
pasar de largo — to go right o straight past
es un vuelo directo, no pasa por Miami — it's a direct flight, it doesn't go via Miami
¿este autobús pasa por el museo? — does this bus go past the museum?
¿el 45 pasa por aquí? — does the number 45 come this way?
pasaba por aquí y... — I was just passing by o I was in the area and...
ni me pasó por la imaginación — it didn't even occur to me, it didn't even cross my mind
b) ( deteniéndose en un lugar)pasar POR algo: ¿podríamos pasar por el banco? can we stop off at the bank?; pase usted por caja please go over to the cashier; pasa un día por casa why don't you drop o come by the house sometime?; pasar A + INF: puede pasar a recogerlo mañana you can come and pick it up tomorrow; pasaremos a verlos — we'll call in o drop in and see them
c) ( atravesar) to crosspasar de un lado a otro — to go o cross from one side to the other
d) (caber, entrar)2)a) (transmitirse, transferirse) corona/título to passuna tradición que pasa de padres a hijos — a tradition that is handed o passed down from generation to generation
b) ( comunicar)te paso con Javier — ( en el mismo teléfono) I'll hand o pass you over to Javier; ( en otro teléfono) I'll put you through to Javier
3) ( entrar - acercándose al hablante) to come in; (- alejándose del hablante) to go inpase, por favor — please, do come in
que pase el siguiente! — next, please!
no pasarán! — (fr hecha) they shall not pass!
¿puedo pasar al baño? — may I use the bathroom please?
¿quién quiere pasar al pizarrón? — (AmL) who's going to come up to the blackboard?
4)a) (cambiar de estado, actividad, tema)pasó del quinto al séptimo lugar — she went o dropped from fifth to seventh place
ahora pasa a tercera — (Auto) now change into third
pasando a otra cosa... — anyway, to change the subject...
pasamos a informar de otras noticias — now, the rest of the news
b) (Educ) to pass¿pasaste? — did you pass?
pasar de curso — to get through o pass one's end-of-year exams
c) ( ser aceptable)no está perfecto, pero puede pasar — it's not perfect, but it'll do
por esta vez (que) pase — I'll let it pass o go this time
5) ( exceder un límite)pasar DE algo: no pases de 100 don't go over 100; no pasó de un desacuerdo it was nothing more than a disagreement; está muy grave, no creo que pase de hoy he's very ill, I don't think he'll last another day; no pasa de los 30 he's not more than 30; no pasamos de nueve empleados — they're only nine of us working there/here
6) pasar pora) ( ser tenido por)pasa por tonto, pero no lo es — he might look stupid, but he isn't
b) (Esp) ( implicar)7) ( transcurrir) tiempo to passpasaron muchos años — many years went by o passed
pasaban las horas y no llegaba — the hours went by o passed and still he didn't come
9) ( arreglárselas) to manage, get bysin electricidad podemos pasar — we can manage o get by without electricity
10) ( suceder) to happenlo que pasa es que... — the thing o the problem is...
pase lo que pase — whatever happens, come what may
¿qué pasó con lo del reloj? — what happened about the watch?
...y aquí no ha pasado nada —...and let's just forget the whole thing
siempre pasa igual or lo mismo — it's always the same
¿pasa algo? — is something the matter?
¿qué pasa? — what's the matter?, what's up? (colloq)
hola, Carlos! ¿qué pasa? — (fam) hi, Carlos! how's things o how's it going? (colloq)
son cosas que pasan — these things happen; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿qué te pasa? — what's the matter with you?
¿qué te pasó en el ojo? — what happened to your eye?
¿qué le pasa a la tele? — what's wrong with the TV?
por suerte a él no le pasó nada — fortunately, nothing happened to him
11) ( experimentar)pasar POR algo — por crisis/mala racha to go through something
12)a) (en naipes, juegos) to passb) (fam) ( rechazando algo)¿vas a tomar postre? - no, yo paso — are you going to have a dessert? - no, I think I'll give it a miss
paso de salir, estoy muy cansada — I don't feel like going out, I'm very tired (colloq)
c) (fam) ( expresando indiferencia)que se las arreglen, yo paso — they can sort it out themselves, it's not my problem
2.paso de él — (esp Esp) I don't give a damn o I couldn't care less what he does (colloq)
pasar vt1)a) ( hacer atravesar)b) ( por la aduana -legalmente) to take through; (- ilegalmente) to smugglec) ( hacer deslizar)a esto hay que pasarle una plancha — this needs a quick iron o run over with the iron
2) (exhibir, mostrar) <película/anuncio> to show3)a) (cruzar, atravesar) < frontera> to cross; <pueblo/ciudad> to go throughb) ( dejar atrás) <edificio/calle> to go pastc) (adelantar, sobrepasar) to overtakepasar A algo — to overtake something, to get past something
está altísimo, ya pasa a su padre — he's really tall, he's already overtaken his father
4) <examen/prueba> to pass5) <página/hoja> to turn6) (fam) ( tolerar)a ese tipo no lo paso — I can't stand o take that guy (colloq)
no podía pasar aquella sopa — I couldn't stomach o eat that soup
pasar por alto — <falta/error> to overlook, forget about; tema/punto to leave out, omit
7) ( transcribir)tendré que pasar la carta — I'll have to write o copy the letter out again
¿me pasas esto a máquina? — could you type this for me?
8) (entregar, hacer llegar)¿me pasas el martillo? — can you pass me the hammer?
9) <gripe/resfriado> to giveme lo pasó a mí — he gave it to me, he passed it on to me
10)a) < tiempo> to spendb) ( con idea de continuidad)11)a) (sufrir, padecer) penalidades/desgracias to go through, to sufferestá pasando una mala racha — he's going through bad times o (BrE) a bad patch
pasé mucho miedo/frío — I was very frightened/cold
b)pasarlo or pasarla bien — to have a good time
3.¿qué tal lo pasaste en la fiesta? — did you have a good time at the party?, did you enjoy the party?
1) pasarse v pron2) ( cambiarse)3)a) ( ir demasiado lejos)nos pasamos, el banco está más arriba — we've gone too far, the bank isn't as far down as this
b) (fam) ( excederse) to go too farse pasó con la sal — he overdid the salt (colloq)
se pasó de listo — he tried to be too clever (colloq)
c) (CS fam) ( lucirse)4)a) peras/tomates to go bad, get overripe; carne/pescado to go off, go bad; leche to go off, go sourb) (recocerse): arroz/pasta to get overcooked5)a) ( desaparecer) efecto to wear off; dolor to go away; (+ me/te/le etc)ya se me pasó el dolor — the pain's gone o eased now
espera a que se le pase el enojo — wait until he's calmed o cooled down
b) ( transcurrir)el año se ha pasado muy rápido — this year has gone very quickly; (+ me/te/le etc)
6) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( olvidarse)b) ( dejar de notar)c) ( dejar escapar)7) (enf) ( estar)se pasó el domingo durmiendo — he spent the whole of Sunday evening sleeping; ver tb pasar verbo transitivo III 1b y 2b
8) (enf) (fam) (ir)¿podrías pasarte por el mercado? — could you go down to the market?
9) (refl)* * *= hand (over), pass, pass by, pass on, transfer, transmit, turn over + page, hand on, spend, transpire, pass out, turn over, slide over, pass along, get through, can't/couldn't be bothered, go + past, pass down, roll on, pass out, blow over, make + the cut, wear off, hand down.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. Examination reveals positions on the cards where the light passes through all the cards in a stack.Ex. The days of needing to change into carpet slippers before going to such an area have thankfully passed by.Ex. If ignored, the problems are only passed on to all the users of the catalog: the public, the reference department, the acquisitions department, and naturally the cataloging department.Ex. Scope notes, on the order hand, may be present in a thesaurus but are unlikely to be transferred to an index.Ex. The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.Ex. Turn over the page and you will find suggested analyses against which you can check your solution.Ex. Some experts have expressed grave doubts about the durability of contemporary literary and artistic works on paper and hence the possibility of handing on works of culture to future generations.Ex. Any funeral scene in a story inevitably conjures in myself memories of my childhood spent as the son of an undertaker.Ex. The 2nd is the fact that most information seeking transpires with little help from librarians, who have consistently failed to establish themselves as primary information professionals.Ex. At the Closing Session Danish flags were suddenly produced and passed out among the crowd who began waving them enthusiastically.Ex. Then he picked up about 2 cm. of type from the right-hand end of the uppermost line (i.e. the last word or two of the last line) with the thumb and forefinger of his right hand, read it, and dropped the pieces of type one by one into their proper boxes, turning over the old house.Ex. He had greeted her courteously, as was his wont, and had inquired if she minded his smoking; she told him to go ahead and slid over an ashtray.Ex. If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.Ex. I think that the so-called average person often exhibits a great deal of heroism in getting through an ordinary day.Ex. Consider for example, a teacher who doesn't change his password (ever!) or can't be bothered to log out, all the firewalls and antivirus programs in the world will not protect a school's network.Ex. Unfortunately, its conclusions are completely pedestrian, rarely going past the fact that there were old people in England in the late Middle Ages.Ex. The knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation by sentient beings on this planet for aeons and aeons is quite impossible to fully comprehend.Ex. But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.Ex. Put a set of premises into such a device and turn the crank, and it will readily pass out conclusion after conclusion.Ex. During the bulk of that time, your liberal leaders grandly sat, waiting for various things to blow over.Ex. Naturally, the recruiters whose people were not chosen for the job wanted feedback as to why their candidates did not make the cut.Ex. We're all familiar with the idea of novelty value and how it wears off with time.Ex. A hunting guide while still in his teens, he learned his woodcraft first hand, absorbing lore handed down to him from his father.----* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time goes by, as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* ayudar a pasar por = get + Nombre + through.* cada día que pasa = each passing day.* conforme + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* conforme + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* dejar pasar = pass up, forego [forgo], let through.* dejar pasar a Alguien = let + Alguien + by.* dejar pasar Algo = put + Nombre + behind.* dejar pasar una oportunidad = forego + opportunity, miss + opportunity, pass up + opportunity, miss + chance.* desde..., pasando por..., hasta... = from..., through..., to....* día que pasa = passing day.* esa época ya pasó hace tiempo = that time is long past.* haber pasado por aquí antes = have been down this road before.* hacer a Alguien pasar vergüenza = embarrass.* hacer que Alguien las pase canutas = give + Nombre + a run for + Posesivo + money.* hacérselas pasar canutas a Alguien = have + Nombre + jump through the hoops.* hacérselas pasarlas canutas a Alguien = push + Nombre + to the edge.* hacérselas pasar negras a Alguien = have + Nombre + jump through the hoops.* hacerse pasar por = masquerade as, impersonate.* las cosas no pasan así como así = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no pasan así porque sí = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas sólo pasan una vez = lightning never strikes twice.* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lugar donde pasar el rato = hang out.* no dejar pasar = keep out.* no dejar pasar la oportunidad = ride + the wave.* no pasar mucho tiempo antes de que + Subjuntivo = be not long before + Indicativo.* pasando a = moving on to.* pasar a = go on to, move on to, proceed to, shunt into, switch over, switch to, step onto, spill over into.* pasar a Alguien lo mismo que a = suffer + the fate of.* pasar a Alguien lo que a = suffer + the fate of.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* pasar a la clandestinidad = go into + hiding.* pasar a la era de = move into + the age of.* pasar a la historia = history in the making, go down in + history.* pasar a la historia como = go down as, go down in + history as, go down in + the history books as, go down in + the annals of history as.* pasar a la página + Número = turn to + page + Número.* pasar a la posteridad = go down to + posterity.* pasar a la posteridad como = go down to + posterity as.* pasar Algo a Alguien = turn + Algo + over to + Alguien.* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* pasar algún tiempo en = have + a turn at.* pasar al olvido = blow over.* pasar a los anales de la historia = go down in + history.* pasar a los anales de la historia como = go down in + history as, go down in + the history books as, go down in + the annals of history as.* pasar al primer plano = take + centre stage.* pasar al siguiente año fiscal = roll over.* pasar al siguiente nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.* pasar año(s) antes de que = be year(s) before.* pasar a ocupar el puesto de Alguien = step into + the shoes of, stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* pasar aprietos = feel + the pinch.* pasar apuros = struggle, pass through + adversity, have + a thin time, be under strain, bear + hardship, be hard pressed, feel + the pinch, have + a hard time, the wolves + be + at the door, have + a tough time.* pasar apuros económicos = lead + a precarious existence.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus, take + centre stage.* pasar a ser inconcebible = render + inconceivable.* pasar a toda velocidad = whiz.* pasar a una situación económica más confortable = improve + Posesivo + lot.* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.* pasar casi rozando = skim.* pasar como una bala = whiz.* pasar de = get beyond.* pasar de... a... = proceed from... to..., move from... to....* pasar de... a = switch from... to..., go from... to..., swing between... and..., grow from... into/to.* pasar de contrabando = smuggle.* pasar de generación en generación = pass down from + generation to generation.* pasar de largo = bypass [by-pass].* pasar de largo rápidamente = race + past.* pasar de moda = drop out of + vogue, go out of + fashion, go out of + favour, go out of + date, go out of + vogue, fall out of + vogue, go out of + style, pass away, obsolesce, drop out of + circulation.* pasar desapercibido = be unnoticeable, go + unnoticed, lie + unnoticed, remain + unnoticed, slip by + unnoticed, become + unnoticeable, go + unrecognised, be an invisible fly on the wall, go + unnoted, lie + forgotten, sneak under + the radar.* pasar de una persona a otra = pass around.* pasar de uno a otro = change back and forth.* pasar de un sitio a otro = travel.* pasar dificultades = struggle, be under strain, bear + hardship, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasar el invierno = winter, overwinter.* pasar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.* pasar el muerto = pass + the bucket.* pasar el platillo = pass + the bucket (around).* pasar el rato = hang out.* pasar el rato con = kick + it with.* pasar el rato con los amigos = hang out with + Posesivo + friends.* pasar el relevo a = hand + the reins over to.* pasar el testigo = pass (on) + the torch, pass (on) + the baton.* pasar el tiempo = pass + the time, hang around, spend + Posesivo + days, hang about, hang out.* pasar el tiempo libre = spend + Posesivo + leisure, spend + Posesivo + leisure time.* pasar + Expresión Temporal = elapse + Expresión Temporal, go by + Expresión Temporal.* pasar hambre = suffer from + hunger, go + hungry, starve.* pasar hojas = page (through), turn + pages, flip + pages.* pasar hojas hacia atrás = page + backward.* pasar hojas hacia delante = page + forward.* pasar inadvertidamente = slip, creep + past, sneak + past.* pasar inadvertido = be unnoticeable, escape + notice, go + unnoticed, lie + unnoticed, remain + unnoticed, slip by + unnoticed, become + unnoticeable, go + unrecognised, go + unnoted, sneak under + the radar.* pasar la antorcha = hand over + the torch.* pasar la luna de miel = honeymoon.* pasar la noche = spend + the night, stay overnight.* pasar la página = turn over + page.* pasar la pantalla = scroll.* pasar la pelota = pass + the buck.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasarlas canutas = jump through + hoops, have + a devil of a time, be to hell and back.* pasarlas negras = jump through + hoops, have + a devil of a time.* pasarlas putas = jump through + hoops, be to hell and back.* pasar las riendas del poder a = hand + the reins over to.* pasar las vacaciones = vacation.* pasar llevando = take through.* pasarlo a lo grande = have + a ball, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo bien = have + fun, be a great time.* pasarlo bomba = be a great time, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo canutas intentando Hacer Algo = have + a heck of a time + trying.* pasarlo en grande = have + a ball, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo genial = have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo mal = have + a thin time, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasarlo muy mal = have + a tough time, have + a hard time.* pasarlo pipa = have + a whale of a time.* pasar los días = spend + Posesivo + days.* pasar miseria = the wolves + be + at the door.* pasar mucho tiempo antes de que = be a long time before.* pasar + Nombre + a = turn + Nombre + over to.* pasar penurias = suffer from + deprivation.* pasar poco a poco = slide into.* pasar por = cross, pass through, reach down, step through, go by, go through, pass for, pass across, run + Nombre + through + Nombre, make + Posesivo + way through, run through.* pasar por alto = bypass [by-pass], gloss over, miss, obviate, overlook, short-circuit [shortcircuit], skip over, leapfrog, pass + Nombre/Pronombre + by, flout, close + the door on, skip.* pasar por alto la autoridad de Alguien = go over + Posesivo + head.* pasar por alto rápidamente = race + past.* pasar por aquí = come by.* pasar por delante de = make + Posesivo + way past.* pasar por el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.* pasar por el infierno = be to hell and back.* pasar por el lado de = make + Posesivo + way past.* pasar por encima = pass over.* pasar por encima de la cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.* pasar por la mitad de = cut through.* pasar por muchas dificultades = be to hell and back.* pasar por un período de = go through + a period of.* pasar por un proceso de = go through + a process of.* pasar privaciones = suffer from + deprivation.* pasar rápidamente = run through, sweep by, sweep, flash across.* pasar rápidamente a = snap to.* pasar rápidamente por encima de = sweep across, swing over.* pasar registros a disco = transfer + records + to disc.* pasar revista = review.* pasarse = come by, drop in, overshoot, step over + the edge, go + overboard, go + too far.* pasarse Algo por el culo = not give a shit.* pasarse Algo por el forro = flout.* pasarse Algo por la entrepierna = not give a shit.* pasarse con = act + fresh with.* pasar sed = go + thirsty.* pasarse de = overstep.* pasarse de + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* pasarse de la raya = cross + the line.* pasarse del límite = overrun [over-run].* pasárselo bien = have + a good time, have + a great time.* pasárselo en grande = enjoy + every minute of, love + every minute of it.* pasárselo fabuloso = have + a good time, have + a great time, have + a whale of a time.* pasárselo la mar de bien = have + a whale of a time, have + a great time.* pasárselo pipa = have + a great time.* pasarse por = drop by, stop by, mosey.* pasar sin = get along without, forego [forgo], do without, live without.* pasar sin Alguien = spare + Nombre Personal.* pasar sin comodidades = rough it.* pasar sin ser visto = sneak + past, sneak through, sneak under + the radar, go + unnoticed.* pasar + Tiempo = spend + time, spend + Tiempo.* pasar tiempo haciendo Algo = do + stint at.* pasar una crisis = face + crisis.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* pasar una tarjeta por un lector electrónico = swipe.* pasar un buen rato = disport + Reflexivo.* pasar un cuestionario = administer + questionnaire, carry out + questionnaire.* pasar un rato = say + hi.* pasar zumbando = whiz.* pase lo que pase = come what may, come rain or shine, rain or shine, come hell or high water.* por pasar el rato = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* ¿Qué pasa? = What's up?.* que pasaba = passing.* que pasa desapercibido = inconspicuous.* ¿qué pasa si... ? = what if... ?.* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* quien no malgasta no pasa necesidades = waste not, want not.* sin haber pasado por la calandria = uncalendered.* ¡tener + que pasar por encima de + Posesivo + cadáver! = over + Posesivo + dead body.* tiempo + pasar = time + march on.* todavía no ha pasado lo mejor = the best is yet to come.* tratar de pasar desapercibido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* tratar de pasar inadvertido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* ver lo que pasa = take it from there/here.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( ir por un lugar) to come/go pastno ha pasado ni un taxi — not one taxi has come/gone past
¿a qué hora pasa el lechero? — what time does the milkman come?
pasar de largo — to go right o straight past
es un vuelo directo, no pasa por Miami — it's a direct flight, it doesn't go via Miami
¿este autobús pasa por el museo? — does this bus go past the museum?
¿el 45 pasa por aquí? — does the number 45 come this way?
pasaba por aquí y... — I was just passing by o I was in the area and...
ni me pasó por la imaginación — it didn't even occur to me, it didn't even cross my mind
b) ( deteniéndose en un lugar)pasar POR algo: ¿podríamos pasar por el banco? can we stop off at the bank?; pase usted por caja please go over to the cashier; pasa un día por casa why don't you drop o come by the house sometime?; pasar A + INF: puede pasar a recogerlo mañana you can come and pick it up tomorrow; pasaremos a verlos — we'll call in o drop in and see them
c) ( atravesar) to crosspasar de un lado a otro — to go o cross from one side to the other
d) (caber, entrar)2)a) (transmitirse, transferirse) corona/título to passuna tradición que pasa de padres a hijos — a tradition that is handed o passed down from generation to generation
b) ( comunicar)te paso con Javier — ( en el mismo teléfono) I'll hand o pass you over to Javier; ( en otro teléfono) I'll put you through to Javier
3) ( entrar - acercándose al hablante) to come in; (- alejándose del hablante) to go inpase, por favor — please, do come in
que pase el siguiente! — next, please!
no pasarán! — (fr hecha) they shall not pass!
¿puedo pasar al baño? — may I use the bathroom please?
¿quién quiere pasar al pizarrón? — (AmL) who's going to come up to the blackboard?
4)a) (cambiar de estado, actividad, tema)pasó del quinto al séptimo lugar — she went o dropped from fifth to seventh place
ahora pasa a tercera — (Auto) now change into third
pasando a otra cosa... — anyway, to change the subject...
pasamos a informar de otras noticias — now, the rest of the news
b) (Educ) to pass¿pasaste? — did you pass?
pasar de curso — to get through o pass one's end-of-year exams
c) ( ser aceptable)no está perfecto, pero puede pasar — it's not perfect, but it'll do
por esta vez (que) pase — I'll let it pass o go this time
5) ( exceder un límite)pasar DE algo: no pases de 100 don't go over 100; no pasó de un desacuerdo it was nothing more than a disagreement; está muy grave, no creo que pase de hoy he's very ill, I don't think he'll last another day; no pasa de los 30 he's not more than 30; no pasamos de nueve empleados — they're only nine of us working there/here
6) pasar pora) ( ser tenido por)pasa por tonto, pero no lo es — he might look stupid, but he isn't
b) (Esp) ( implicar)7) ( transcurrir) tiempo to passpasaron muchos años — many years went by o passed
pasaban las horas y no llegaba — the hours went by o passed and still he didn't come
9) ( arreglárselas) to manage, get bysin electricidad podemos pasar — we can manage o get by without electricity
10) ( suceder) to happenlo que pasa es que... — the thing o the problem is...
pase lo que pase — whatever happens, come what may
¿qué pasó con lo del reloj? — what happened about the watch?
...y aquí no ha pasado nada —...and let's just forget the whole thing
siempre pasa igual or lo mismo — it's always the same
¿pasa algo? — is something the matter?
¿qué pasa? — what's the matter?, what's up? (colloq)
hola, Carlos! ¿qué pasa? — (fam) hi, Carlos! how's things o how's it going? (colloq)
son cosas que pasan — these things happen; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿qué te pasa? — what's the matter with you?
¿qué te pasó en el ojo? — what happened to your eye?
¿qué le pasa a la tele? — what's wrong with the TV?
por suerte a él no le pasó nada — fortunately, nothing happened to him
11) ( experimentar)pasar POR algo — por crisis/mala racha to go through something
12)a) (en naipes, juegos) to passb) (fam) ( rechazando algo)¿vas a tomar postre? - no, yo paso — are you going to have a dessert? - no, I think I'll give it a miss
paso de salir, estoy muy cansada — I don't feel like going out, I'm very tired (colloq)
c) (fam) ( expresando indiferencia)que se las arreglen, yo paso — they can sort it out themselves, it's not my problem
2.paso de él — (esp Esp) I don't give a damn o I couldn't care less what he does (colloq)
pasar vt1)a) ( hacer atravesar)b) ( por la aduana -legalmente) to take through; (- ilegalmente) to smugglec) ( hacer deslizar)a esto hay que pasarle una plancha — this needs a quick iron o run over with the iron
2) (exhibir, mostrar) <película/anuncio> to show3)a) (cruzar, atravesar) < frontera> to cross; <pueblo/ciudad> to go throughb) ( dejar atrás) <edificio/calle> to go pastc) (adelantar, sobrepasar) to overtakepasar A algo — to overtake something, to get past something
está altísimo, ya pasa a su padre — he's really tall, he's already overtaken his father
4) <examen/prueba> to pass5) <página/hoja> to turn6) (fam) ( tolerar)a ese tipo no lo paso — I can't stand o take that guy (colloq)
no podía pasar aquella sopa — I couldn't stomach o eat that soup
pasar por alto — <falta/error> to overlook, forget about; tema/punto to leave out, omit
7) ( transcribir)tendré que pasar la carta — I'll have to write o copy the letter out again
¿me pasas esto a máquina? — could you type this for me?
8) (entregar, hacer llegar)¿me pasas el martillo? — can you pass me the hammer?
9) <gripe/resfriado> to giveme lo pasó a mí — he gave it to me, he passed it on to me
10)a) < tiempo> to spendb) ( con idea de continuidad)11)a) (sufrir, padecer) penalidades/desgracias to go through, to sufferestá pasando una mala racha — he's going through bad times o (BrE) a bad patch
pasé mucho miedo/frío — I was very frightened/cold
b)pasarlo or pasarla bien — to have a good time
3.¿qué tal lo pasaste en la fiesta? — did you have a good time at the party?, did you enjoy the party?
1) pasarse v pron2) ( cambiarse)3)a) ( ir demasiado lejos)nos pasamos, el banco está más arriba — we've gone too far, the bank isn't as far down as this
b) (fam) ( excederse) to go too farse pasó con la sal — he overdid the salt (colloq)
se pasó de listo — he tried to be too clever (colloq)
c) (CS fam) ( lucirse)4)a) peras/tomates to go bad, get overripe; carne/pescado to go off, go bad; leche to go off, go sourb) (recocerse): arroz/pasta to get overcooked5)a) ( desaparecer) efecto to wear off; dolor to go away; (+ me/te/le etc)ya se me pasó el dolor — the pain's gone o eased now
espera a que se le pase el enojo — wait until he's calmed o cooled down
b) ( transcurrir)el año se ha pasado muy rápido — this year has gone very quickly; (+ me/te/le etc)
6) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( olvidarse)b) ( dejar de notar)c) ( dejar escapar)7) (enf) ( estar)se pasó el domingo durmiendo — he spent the whole of Sunday evening sleeping; ver tb pasar verbo transitivo III 1b y 2b
8) (enf) (fam) (ir)¿podrías pasarte por el mercado? — could you go down to the market?
9) (refl)* * *= hand (over), pass, pass by, pass on, transfer, transmit, turn over + page, hand on, spend, transpire, pass out, turn over, slide over, pass along, get through, can't/couldn't be bothered, go + past, pass down, roll on, pass out, blow over, make + the cut, wear off, hand down.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.
Ex: Examination reveals positions on the cards where the light passes through all the cards in a stack.Ex: The days of needing to change into carpet slippers before going to such an area have thankfully passed by.Ex: If ignored, the problems are only passed on to all the users of the catalog: the public, the reference department, the acquisitions department, and naturally the cataloging department.Ex: Scope notes, on the order hand, may be present in a thesaurus but are unlikely to be transferred to an index.Ex: The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.Ex: Turn over the page and you will find suggested analyses against which you can check your solution.Ex: Some experts have expressed grave doubts about the durability of contemporary literary and artistic works on paper and hence the possibility of handing on works of culture to future generations.Ex: Any funeral scene in a story inevitably conjures in myself memories of my childhood spent as the son of an undertaker.Ex: The 2nd is the fact that most information seeking transpires with little help from librarians, who have consistently failed to establish themselves as primary information professionals.Ex: At the Closing Session Danish flags were suddenly produced and passed out among the crowd who began waving them enthusiastically.Ex: Then he picked up about 2 cm. of type from the right-hand end of the uppermost line (i.e. the last word or two of the last line) with the thumb and forefinger of his right hand, read it, and dropped the pieces of type one by one into their proper boxes, turning over the old house.Ex: He had greeted her courteously, as was his wont, and had inquired if she minded his smoking; she told him to go ahead and slid over an ashtray.Ex: If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.Ex: I think that the so-called average person often exhibits a great deal of heroism in getting through an ordinary day.Ex: Consider for example, a teacher who doesn't change his password (ever!) or can't be bothered to log out, all the firewalls and antivirus programs in the world will not protect a school's network.Ex: Unfortunately, its conclusions are completely pedestrian, rarely going past the fact that there were old people in England in the late Middle Ages.Ex: The knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation by sentient beings on this planet for aeons and aeons is quite impossible to fully comprehend.Ex: But to make matters worse, and as the drought rolls on, it is very likely that it won't rain again until October or November.Ex: Put a set of premises into such a device and turn the crank, and it will readily pass out conclusion after conclusion.Ex: During the bulk of that time, your liberal leaders grandly sat, waiting for various things to blow over.Ex: Naturally, the recruiters whose people were not chosen for the job wanted feedback as to why their candidates did not make the cut.Ex: We're all familiar with the idea of novelty value and how it wears off with time.Ex: A hunting guide while still in his teens, he learned his woodcraft first hand, absorbing lore handed down to him from his father.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time goes by, as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* ayudar a pasar por = get + Nombre + through.* cada día que pasa = each passing day.* conforme + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* conforme + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* dejar pasar = pass up, forego [forgo], let through.* dejar pasar a Alguien = let + Alguien + by.* dejar pasar Algo = put + Nombre + behind.* dejar pasar una oportunidad = forego + opportunity, miss + opportunity, pass up + opportunity, miss + chance.* desde..., pasando por..., hasta... = from..., through..., to....* día que pasa = passing day.* esa época ya pasó hace tiempo = that time is long past.* haber pasado por aquí antes = have been down this road before.* hacer a Alguien pasar vergüenza = embarrass.* hacer que Alguien las pase canutas = give + Nombre + a run for + Posesivo + money.* hacérselas pasar canutas a Alguien = have + Nombre + jump through the hoops.* hacérselas pasarlas canutas a Alguien = push + Nombre + to the edge.* hacérselas pasar negras a Alguien = have + Nombre + jump through the hoops.* hacerse pasar por = masquerade as, impersonate.* las cosas no pasan así como así = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas no pasan así porque sí = everything happens for a reason (and a purpose).* las cosas sólo pasan una vez = lightning never strikes twice.* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lugar donde pasar el rato = hang out.* no dejar pasar = keep out.* no dejar pasar la oportunidad = ride + the wave.* no pasar mucho tiempo antes de que + Subjuntivo = be not long before + Indicativo.* pasando a = moving on to.* pasar a = go on to, move on to, proceed to, shunt into, switch over, switch to, step onto, spill over into.* pasar a Alguien lo mismo que a = suffer + the fate of.* pasar a Alguien lo que a = suffer + the fate of.* pasar a cosas más agradables = on a happier note.* pasar a la clandestinidad = go into + hiding.* pasar a la era de = move into + the age of.* pasar a la historia = history in the making, go down in + history.* pasar a la historia como = go down as, go down in + history as, go down in + the history books as, go down in + the annals of history as.* pasar a la página + Número = turn to + page + Número.* pasar a la posteridad = go down to + posterity.* pasar a la posteridad como = go down to + posterity as.* pasar Algo a Alguien = turn + Algo + over to + Alguien.* pasar algo inesperado = things + take a turn for the unexpected.* pasar algún tiempo en = have + a turn at.* pasar al olvido = blow over.* pasar a los anales de la historia = go down in + history.* pasar a los anales de la historia como = go down in + history as, go down in + the history books as, go down in + the annals of history as.* pasar al primer plano = take + centre stage.* pasar al siguiente año fiscal = roll over.* pasar al siguiente nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.* pasar año(s) antes de que = be year(s) before.* pasar a ocupar el puesto de Alguien = step into + the shoes of, stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* pasar aprietos = feel + the pinch.* pasar apuros = struggle, pass through + adversity, have + a thin time, be under strain, bear + hardship, be hard pressed, feel + the pinch, have + a hard time, the wolves + be + at the door, have + a tough time.* pasar apuros económicos = lead + a precarious existence.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus, take + centre stage.* pasar a ser inconcebible = render + inconceivable.* pasar a toda velocidad = whiz.* pasar a una situación económica más confortable = improve + Posesivo + lot.* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.* pasar casi rozando = skim.* pasar como una bala = whiz.* pasar de = get beyond.* pasar de... a... = proceed from... to..., move from... to....* pasar de... a = switch from... to..., go from... to..., swing between... and..., grow from... into/to.* pasar de contrabando = smuggle.* pasar de generación en generación = pass down from + generation to generation.* pasar de largo = bypass [by-pass].* pasar de largo rápidamente = race + past.* pasar de moda = drop out of + vogue, go out of + fashion, go out of + favour, go out of + date, go out of + vogue, fall out of + vogue, go out of + style, pass away, obsolesce, drop out of + circulation.* pasar desapercibido = be unnoticeable, go + unnoticed, lie + unnoticed, remain + unnoticed, slip by + unnoticed, become + unnoticeable, go + unrecognised, be an invisible fly on the wall, go + unnoted, lie + forgotten, sneak under + the radar.* pasar de una persona a otra = pass around.* pasar de uno a otro = change back and forth.* pasar de un sitio a otro = travel.* pasar dificultades = struggle, be under strain, bear + hardship, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasar el invierno = winter, overwinter.* pasar el mochuelo = pass + the bucket.* pasar el muerto = pass + the bucket.* pasar el platillo = pass + the bucket (around).* pasar el rato = hang out.* pasar el rato con = kick + it with.* pasar el rato con los amigos = hang out with + Posesivo + friends.* pasar el relevo a = hand + the reins over to.* pasar el testigo = pass (on) + the torch, pass (on) + the baton.* pasar el tiempo = pass + the time, hang around, spend + Posesivo + days, hang about, hang out.* pasar el tiempo libre = spend + Posesivo + leisure, spend + Posesivo + leisure time.* pasar + Expresión Temporal = elapse + Expresión Temporal, go by + Expresión Temporal.* pasar hambre = suffer from + hunger, go + hungry, starve.* pasar hojas = page (through), turn + pages, flip + pages.* pasar hojas hacia atrás = page + backward.* pasar hojas hacia delante = page + forward.* pasar inadvertidamente = slip, creep + past, sneak + past.* pasar inadvertido = be unnoticeable, escape + notice, go + unnoticed, lie + unnoticed, remain + unnoticed, slip by + unnoticed, become + unnoticeable, go + unrecognised, go + unnoted, sneak under + the radar.* pasar la antorcha = hand over + the torch.* pasar la luna de miel = honeymoon.* pasar la noche = spend + the night, stay overnight.* pasar la página = turn over + page.* pasar la pantalla = scroll.* pasar la pelota = pass + the buck.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasarlas canutas = jump through + hoops, have + a devil of a time, be to hell and back.* pasarlas negras = jump through + hoops, have + a devil of a time.* pasarlas putas = jump through + hoops, be to hell and back.* pasar las riendas del poder a = hand + the reins over to.* pasar las vacaciones = vacation.* pasar llevando = take through.* pasarlo a lo grande = have + a ball, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo bien = have + fun, be a great time.* pasarlo bomba = be a great time, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo canutas intentando Hacer Algo = have + a heck of a time + trying.* pasarlo en grande = have + a ball, have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo genial = have + a whale of a time.* pasarlo mal = have + a thin time, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasarlo muy mal = have + a tough time, have + a hard time.* pasarlo pipa = have + a whale of a time.* pasar los días = spend + Posesivo + days.* pasar miseria = the wolves + be + at the door.* pasar mucho tiempo antes de que = be a long time before.* pasar + Nombre + a = turn + Nombre + over to.* pasar penurias = suffer from + deprivation.* pasar poco a poco = slide into.* pasar por = cross, pass through, reach down, step through, go by, go through, pass for, pass across, run + Nombre + through + Nombre, make + Posesivo + way through, run through.* pasar por alto = bypass [by-pass], gloss over, miss, obviate, overlook, short-circuit [shortcircuit], skip over, leapfrog, pass + Nombre/Pronombre + by, flout, close + the door on, skip.* pasar por alto la autoridad de Alguien = go over + Posesivo + head.* pasar por alto rápidamente = race + past.* pasar por aquí = come by.* pasar por delante de = make + Posesivo + way past.* pasar por el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.* pasar por el infierno = be to hell and back.* pasar por el lado de = make + Posesivo + way past.* pasar por encima = pass over.* pasar por encima de la cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.* pasar por la mitad de = cut through.* pasar por muchas dificultades = be to hell and back.* pasar por un período de = go through + a period of.* pasar por un proceso de = go through + a process of.* pasar privaciones = suffer from + deprivation.* pasar rápidamente = run through, sweep by, sweep, flash across.* pasar rápidamente a = snap to.* pasar rápidamente por encima de = sweep across, swing over.* pasar registros a disco = transfer + records + to disc.* pasar revista = review.* pasarse = come by, drop in, overshoot, step over + the edge, go + overboard, go + too far.* pasarse Algo por el culo = not give a shit.* pasarse Algo por el forro = flout.* pasarse Algo por la entrepierna = not give a shit.* pasarse con = act + fresh with.* pasar sed = go + thirsty.* pasarse de = overstep.* pasarse de + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* pasarse de la raya = cross + the line.* pasarse del límite = overrun [over-run].* pasárselo bien = have + a good time, have + a great time.* pasárselo en grande = enjoy + every minute of, love + every minute of it.* pasárselo fabuloso = have + a good time, have + a great time, have + a whale of a time.* pasárselo la mar de bien = have + a whale of a time, have + a great time.* pasárselo pipa = have + a great time.* pasarse por = drop by, stop by, mosey.* pasar sin = get along without, forego [forgo], do without, live without.* pasar sin Alguien = spare + Nombre Personal.* pasar sin comodidades = rough it.* pasar sin ser visto = sneak + past, sneak through, sneak under + the radar, go + unnoticed.* pasar + Tiempo = spend + time, spend + Tiempo.* pasar tiempo haciendo Algo = do + stint at.* pasar una crisis = face + crisis.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* pasar una tarjeta por un lector electrónico = swipe.* pasar un buen rato = disport + Reflexivo.* pasar un cuestionario = administer + questionnaire, carry out + questionnaire.* pasar un rato = say + hi.* pasar zumbando = whiz.* pase lo que pase = come what may, come rain or shine, rain or shine, come hell or high water.* por pasar el rato = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* ¿Qué pasa? = What's up?.* que pasaba = passing.* que pasa desapercibido = inconspicuous.* ¿qué pasa si... ? = what if... ?.* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* quien no malgasta no pasa necesidades = waste not, want not.* sin haber pasado por la calandria = uncalendered.* ¡tener + que pasar por encima de + Posesivo + cadáver! = over + Posesivo + dead body.* tiempo + pasar = time + march on.* todavía no ha pasado lo mejor = the best is yet to come.* tratar de pasar desapercibido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* tratar de pasar inadvertido = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* ver lo que pasa = take it from there/here.* * *pasar [A1 ]■ pasar (verbo intransitivo)A1 por un lugar2 deteniéndose en un lugar3 caber, entrarB1 transmitirse, transferirse2 comunicarC entrarD1 cambiar de estado, actividad, tema2 Educación3 indicando aceptabilidadE exceder un límiteF1 pasar por: ser tenido por2 pasar por: implicarA1 transcurrir2 terminarB arreglárselasSentido III ocurrir, sucederA1 en naipes, juegos2 rechazando una invitaciónB expresando indiferencia■ pasar (verbo transitivo)A1 hacer atravesar2 pasar por la aduana3 hacer recorrerB exhibir, mostrarC1 cruzar, atravesar2 adelantar, sobrepasarD aprobar: examenE dar la vuelta aF tolerar, admitirG transcribirH engañarA entregar, hacer llegarB contagiarA pasar: tiempo, día etcB1 sufrir, padecer2 pasarlo bien/mal■ pasarse (verbo pronominal)A cambiarseB1 ir demasiado lejos2 excederse3 lucirseC1 pasarse: comestibles2 CocinaA desaparecerB «tiempo»C olvidarseA enfático: con idea de continuidadB enfático: irC reflexivoviA1 (por un lugar) to come/go pastno ha pasado ni un taxi not one taxi has come/gone by o come/gone pastpasó un coche a toda velocidad a car passed at top speed, a car came/went past at top speed, a car shot o sped past¿a qué hora pasa el lechero? what time does the milkman come?no aparques aquí, que no pueden pasar otros coches don't park here, other cars won't be able to get pastno dejan pasar a nadie they're not letting anyone throughno dejes pasar esta oportunidad don't miss this chancepasar de largo to go right o straight pastel autobús venía completo y pasó de largo the bus was full and didn't stop o went right o straight past without stoppingpasó de largo sin siquiera saludar she went right o straight past o ( colloq) she sailed past without even saying hellopasar POR algo to go THROUGH sthal pasar por la aduana when you go through customsprefiero no pasar por el centro I'd rather not go through the city centerel Tajo pasa por Aranjuez the Tagus flows through Aranjuezhay un vuelo directo, no hace falta pasar por Miami there's a direct flight so you don't have to go via Miami¿este autobús pasa por el museo? does this bus go past the museum?¿el 45 pasa por aquí? does the number 45 come this way/stop here?pasamos justo por delante de su casa we went right past her housepasaba por aquí y se me ocurrió hacerte una visita I was just passing by o I was in the area and I thought I'd drop in and see youni me pasó por la imaginación que fuese a hacerlo it didn't even occur to me o it didn't even cross my mind that she would do itel país está pasando por momentos difíciles these are difficult times for the country2 (deteniéndose en un lugar) pasar POR:¿podríamos pasar por el supermercado? can we stop off at the supermarket?de camino tengo que pasar por la oficina I have to drop in at o stop by the office on the waypase usted por caja please go over to the cashierpasa un día por casa why don't you drop o come by the house sometime?pasar A + INF:puede pasar a recogerlo mañana you can come and pick it up tomorrowpasaremos a verlos de camino a casa we'll drop by o stop by and see them on the way home, we'll call in o drop in and see them on the way home3(caber, entrar): no creo que pase por la puerta, es demasiado ancho I don't think it'll go through o I don't think we'll get it through the door, it's too wideesta camiseta no me pasa por la cabeza I can't get this T-shirt over my headB1(transmitirse, transferirse): la humedad ha pasado a la habitación de al lado the damp has gone through to the room next doorel título pasa al hijo mayor the title passes o goes to the eldest sonla carta ha ido pasando de mano en mano the letter has been passed around (to everyone)2(comunicar): te paso con Javier (en el mismo teléfono) I'll let you speak to Javier, I'll hand o pass you over to Javier; (en otro teléfono) I'll put you through to JavierC (entrar — acercándose al hablante) to come in; (— alejándose del hablante) to go inpasa, no te quedes en la puerta come (on) in, don't stand there in the doorway¿se puede? — pase may I come in? — yes, please do¡que pase el siguiente! next, please!ha llegado el señor Díaz — hágalo pasar Mr Díaz is here — show him in please¡no pasarán! ( fr hecha); they shall not pass!pueden pasar al comedor you may go through into the dining room¿puedo pasar al baño? may I use the bathroom please?¿quién quiere pasar al pizarrón? ( AmL); who's going to come up to the blackboard?D1 (cambiar de estado, actividad, tema) pasar ( DE algo) A algo:en poco tiempo ha pasado del anonimato a la fama in a very short space of time she's gone o shot from obscurity to famepasó del quinto al séptimo lugar she went o dropped from fifth to seventh placeahora pasa a tercera ( Auto) now change into thirdpasa a la página 98 continued on page 98pasando a otra cosa … anyway, to change the subject …pasar A + INF:el equipo pasa a ocupar el primer puesto the team moves into first placepasó a formar parte del equipo en julio she joined the team in Julymás tarde pasó a tratar la cuestión de los impuestos later he went on to deal with the question of taxespasamos a informar de otras noticias de interés now, the rest of the news2 ( Educación):Daniel ya pasa a tercero Daniel will be starting third grade next semester ( AmE), Daniel will be going into the third year next term ( BrE)si pasas de curso te compro una bicicleta if you get through o pass your end-of-year exams, I'll buy you a bicycle3(indicando aceptabilidad): no está perfecto, pero puede pasar it's not perfect, but it'll dopor esta vez (que) pase, pero que no se repita I'll let it pass o go this time, but don't let it happen againE (exceder un límite) pasar DE algo:no pases de 100 don't go over 100fue un pequeño desacuerdo pero no pasó de eso it was nothing more than a slight disagreement, we/they had a slight disagreement, but it was nothing more than thatestuvo muy cortés conmigo pero no pasó de eso he was very polite, but no moretengo que escribirle, de hoy no pasa I must write to him today without failestá muy grave, no creo que pase de hoy he's very ill, I don't think he'll last another dayyo diría que no pasa de los 30 I wouldn't say he was more than 30al principio no pasábamos de nueve empleados there were only nine of us working there/here at the beginningno pasan de ser palabras vacías they are still nothing but empty words o still only empty words1(ser tenido por): pasa por tonto, pero no lo es he might look stupid, but he isn'tpodrían pasar por hermanas they could pass for sistersse hacía pasar por médico he passed himself off as a doctorse hizo pasar por mi padre he pretended to be my father2 (implicar) to lie inla solución pasa por la racionalización de la industria the solution lies in the rationalization of the industryA «tiempo»1(transcurrir): ya han pasado dos horas y aún no ha vuelto it's been two hours now and she still hasn't come back¡cómo pasa el tiempo! doesn't time fly!por ti no pasan los años you look as young as everpasaban las horas y no llegaba the hours went by o passed and still he didn't come2(terminar): menos mal que el invierno ya ha pasado thank goodness winter's overya ha pasado lo peor the worst is over nowno llores, ya pasó don't cry, it's all right now o it's all over nowB(arreglárselas): ¿compro más o podemos pasar con esto? shall I buy some more or can we get by on o make do with this?sin electricidad podemos pasar, pero sin agua no we can manage o do without electricity but not without waterSentido III (ocurrir, suceder) to happendéjame que te cuente lo que pasó let me tell you what happenedclaro que me gustaría ir, lo que pasa es que estoy cansada of course I'd like to go, only I'm really tired o it's just that I'm really tiredlo que pasa es que el jueves no voy a estar the thing is o the problem is I won't be here on Thursdayiré pase lo que pase I'm going whatever happens o come what may¿qué pasó con lo del reloj? what happened about the watch?ahora se dan la mano y aquí no ha pasado nada now just shake hands and let's forget the whole thingen este pueblo nunca pasa nada nothing ever happens in this townsiempre pasa igual or lo mismo it's always the same¿qué pasa? ¿por qué estás tan serio? what's up o what's the matter? why are you looking so serious?se lo dije yo ¿pasa algo? I told him, what of it o what's it to you? ( colloq), I told him, do you have a problem with that? ( colloq)no te hagas mala sangre, son cosas que pasan don't get upset about it, these things happen(+ me/te/le etc): ¿qué te ha pasado en el ojo? what have you done to your eye?, what's happened to your eye?¿qué le pasará a Ricardo que tiene tan mala cara? I wonder what's up with o what's the matter with Ricardo? he looks terrible ( colloq)¿qué te pasa que estás tan callado? why are you so quiet?¿qué le pasa a la lavadora que no centrifuga? why isn't the washing machine spinning?no sé qué me pasa I don't know what's wrong o what's the matter with meeso le pasa a cualquiera that can happen to anybodyel coche quedó destrozado pero a él no le pasó nada the car was wrecked but he escaped unhurtA1 (en naipes, juegos) to passpaso, no tengo tréboles pass o I can't go, I don't have any clubs2 ( fam)(rechazando una invitación, una oportunidad): tómate otra — no, gracias, esta vez paso have another one — no thanks, I'll skip this one o I'll pass on this round ( colloq)¿vas a tomar postre? — no, yo paso are you going to have a dessert? — no, I think I'll give it a miss o no, I couldn'tpasar DE algo:esta noche paso de salir, estoy muy cansada I don't feel like going out tonight, I'm very tired ( colloq)B ( fam)(expresando indiferencia): que se las arreglen, yo paso they can sort it out themselves, it's not my problem o I don't want anything to do with itpasar DE algo:pasa ampliamente de lo que diga la gente she couldn't give a damn about o she couldn't care less what people say ( colloq)paso mucho de política I couldn't give a damn about politics ( colloq)mis padres pasan de mí my parents couldn't care less what I do/what happens to me■ pasarvtA1 (hacer atravesar) pasar algo POR algo:pasar la salsa por un tamiz put the sauce through a sieve, sieve the saucepasé la piña por la licuadora I put the pineapple through the blender, I liquidized o blended the pineapplepasa el cordón por este agujero thread the shoelace through this hole2(por la aduana): ¿cuántas botellas de vino se puede pasar? how many bottles of wine are you allowed to take through?los pillaron intentando pasar armas they were caught trying to smuggle o bring in arms3ven aquí, que te voy a pasar un peine come here and let me give your hair a quick comb o let me put a comb through your hairpásale un trapo al piso give the floor a quick wipe, wipe the floor downpasarlo primero por harina first dip it in floura esto hay que pasarle una plancha this needs a quick iron o ( colloq) a quick once-over o run over with the ironB (exhibir, mostrar) ‹película/anuncio› to showlas chicas que pasaron los modelos the girls who modeled the dressesC1 (cruzar, atravesar) ‹frontera› to crosspasaron el río a nado they swam across the riveresa calle la pasamos hace rato we went past o we passed that street a while back¿ya hemos pasado Flores? have we been through Flores yet?2 (adelantar, sobrepasar) to overtakea ver si podemos pasar a este camión why don't we overtake o get past o pass this truck?está altísimo, ya pasa a su padre he's really tall, he's already overtaken his fatherD (aprobar) ‹examen/prueba› to passE (dar la vuelta a) ‹página/hoja› to turnF ( fam)(tolerar, admitir): esto no te lo paso I'm not letting you get away with thisel profesor no te deja pasar ni una the teacher doesn't let you get away with anythinga ese tipo no lo paso or no lo puedo pasar I can't stand o take that guy ( colloq)yo el Roquefort no lo paso I can't stand Roquefort, I hate Roquefortno podía pasar aquella sopa grasienta I couldn't stomach o eat that greasy souppasar por alto ‹falta/error› to overlook, forget about; (olvidar, omitir) to forget, leave out, omit, overlookG(transcribir): tendré que pasar la carta I'll have to write o copy the letter out again¿me pasas esto a máquina? could you type this for me?se cree que me va a pasar a mí he thinks he can put one over on meA(entregar, hacer llegar): cuando termines el libro, pásaselo a Miguel when you finish the book, pass it on to Miguel¿me pasas el martillo? can you pass me the hammer?¿han pasado ya la factura? have they sent the bill yet?, have they billed you/us yet?le pasó el balón a Gómez he passed the ball to Gómezel padre le pasa una mensualidad she gets a monthly allowance from her father, her father gives her a monthly allowanceB (contagiar) ‹gripe/resfriado› to givese lo pasé a toda la familia I gave it to o passed it on to the whole familyA ‹tiempo› to spendvamos a pasar las Navidades en casa we are going to spend Christmas at homefuimos a Toledo a pasar el día we went to Toledo for the dayB1(sufrir, padecer): pasaron muchas penalidades they went through o suffered a lot of hardshippasé mucho miedo I was very frightened¿pasaste frío anoche? were you cold last night?pasamos hambre en la posguerra we went hungry after the warno sabes las que pasé yo con ese hombre you've no idea what I went through with that man2pasarlo or pasarla bien/mal: lo pasa muy mal con los exámenes he gets very nervous o ( colloq) gets in a real state about exams¿qué tal lo pasaste en la fiesta? did you have a good time at the party?, did you enjoy the party?■ pasarseA(cambiarse): pasarse al enemigo/al bando contrario to go over to the enemy/to the other sidequeremos pasarnos a la otra oficina we want to move to the other officeB1(ir demasiado lejos): nos hemos pasado, el banco está más arriba we've gone too far, the bank isn't as far down as thisnos pasamos de estación/parada we missed o went past our station/stop2 ( fam) (excederse) to go too faresta vez te has pasado you've gone too far this timeno te pases que no estoy para bromas that's enough o don't push your luck ( colloq), I'm not in the mood for jokesse pasaron con los precios they charged exorbitant prices, the prices they charged were way over the top o way out of line ( colloq)se pasó con la sal he put too much salt in it, he overdid the salt ( colloq)pasarse DE algo:se pasó de listo he tried to be too clever ( colloq)te pasas de bueno you're too kind for your own good3(CS fam) (lucirse): ¡te pasaste! esto está riquísimo you've excelled yourself! this is really delicious ( colloq)se pasó con ese gol that was a fantastic goal he scored ( colloq)C1 «peras/tomates» to go bad, get overripe; «carne/pescado» to go off, go bad; «leche» to go off, go sourestos plátanos se están pasando these bananas are starting to go bad o to get overripe2 ( Cocina):se va a pasar el arroz the rice is going to spoil o get overcookedno lo dejes pasar de punto don't let it overcookSentido II (+ me/te/le etc)A(desaparecer): ya se me pasó el dolor the pain's gone o eased nowespera a que se le pase el enojo wait until he's calmed o cooled downhasta que se le pase la fiebre until her temperature goes downB«tiempo»: sus clases se me pasan volando her classes seem to go so quicklyse me pasaron las tres horas casi sin enterarme the three hours flew by almost without my realizingC(olvidarse): lo siento, se me pasó totalmente I'm sorry, I completely forgot o it completely slipped my mindse me pasó su cumpleaños I forgot his birthdayA ( enfático)(con idea de continuidad): se pasa meses sin ver a su mujer he goes for months at a time o he goes months without seeing his wife, he doesn't see his wife for months on endse pasa hablando por teléfono ( AmL); he's always on the telephoneme pasé toda la noche estudiando I was up all night studyinges capaz de pasarse el día entero sin probar bocado he can quite easily go the whole day without having a thing to eat¿podrías pasarte por el mercado? could you go down to the market?, could you pop o nip down to the market? ( BrE colloq)C ( reflexivo):se pasó la mano por el pelo he ran his fingers through his hairni siquiera tuve tiempo de pasarme un peine I didn't even have time to run a comb through my hair o ( BrE) to give my hair a comb* * *
pasar ( conjugate pasar) verbo intransitivo
1
◊ no ha pasado ni un taxi not one taxi has come/gone past;
los otros coches no podían pasar the other cars weren't able to get past;
no dejan pasar a nadie they're not letting anyone through;
pasar de largo to go right o straight past;
pasar por la aduana to go through customs;
es un vuelo directo, no pasa por Miami it's a direct flight, it doesn't go via Miami;
¿este autobús pasa por el museo? does this bus go past the museum?;
pasamos por delante de su casa we went past her house;
pasaba por aquí y … I was just passing by o I was in the area and …b) ( deteniéndose en un lugar):◊ ¿podríamos pasar por el banco? can we stop off at the bank?;
pasa un día por casa why don't you drop o come by the house sometime?;
puede pasar a recogerlo mañana you can come and pick it up tomorrow
[ humedad] to go through from one side to the otherd) ( caber):
2 ( entrar — acercándose al hablante) to come in;
(— alejándose del hablante) to go in;◊ pase, por favor please, do come in;
¡que pase el siguiente! next, please!;
haga pasar al Sr Díaz show Mr Díaz in please
3
b) ( comunicar):
( en otro teléfono) I'll put you through to Javier
4a) (Educ) to pass;◊ pasar de curso to get through o pass one's end-of-year examsb) ( ser aceptable):◊ no está perfecto, pero puede pasar it's not perfect, but it'll do;
por esta vez, (que) pase I'll let it pass o go this time
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a) ( ser tenido por):
ver tb hacerse II 3
( suceder) to happen;
lo que pasa es que… the thing o the problem is …;
pase lo que pase whatever happens, come what may;
siempre pasa igual or lo mismo it's always the same;
¿qué pasa? what's the matter?, what's up? (colloq);
¿qué te pasa? what's the matter with you?;
¿qué te pasó en el ojo? what happened to your eye?;
¿qué le pasa a la tele? what's wrong with the TV?;
eso le pasa a cualquiera that can happen to anybody;
no le pasó nada nothing happened to him
1 ( transcurrir) [tiempo/años] to pass, go by;◊ pasaron muchos años many years went by o passed;
ya han pasado dos horas it's been two hours now;
un año pasa muy rápido a year goes very quickly;
¡cómo pasa el tiempo! doesn't time fly!
2 ( cesar) [crisis/mal momento] to be over;
[ efecto] to wear off;
[ dolor] to go away
3 ( arreglárselas) pasar sin algo to manage without sth
verbo transitivo
1
‹pueblo/ciudad› to go through
2a) ( hacer atravesar) pasar algo POR algo to put sth through sth;
(— ilegalmente) to smuggle
3 ( hacer recorrer):
pásale un trapo al piso give the floor a quick wipe;
hay que pasarle una plancha it needs a quick iron
4 (exhibir, mostrar) ‹película/anuncio› to show
5 ‹examen/prueba› to pass
6 ‹página/hoja› to turn;
‹tema/punto› to leave out, omit
1 (entregar, hacer llegar):
¿me pasas el martillo? can you pass me the hammer?
2 ( contagiar) to give, to pass on
1
fuimos a Toledo a pasar el día we went to Toledo for the dayb) ( con idea de continuidad):
pasa todo el día al teléfono she spends all day on the phone
◊ ¿qué tal lo pasaste en la fiesta? did you have a good time at the party?, did you enjoy the party?;
lo pasé mal I didn't enjoy myself
2 (sufrir, padecer) ‹penalidades/desgracias› to go through, to suffer;◊ pasé mucho miedo/frío I was very frightened/cold
pasarse verbo pronominal
1 ( cambiarse):
2
esta vez te has pasado (fam) you've gone too far this time
¿podrías pasarte por el mercado? could you go down to the market?
3
[carne/pescado] to go off, go bad;
[ leche] to go off, go sour
1
[ dolor] to go away;
(+ me/te/le etc)◊ ya se me pasó el dolor the pain's gone o eased now;
espera a que se le pase el enojo wait until he's calmed o cooled downb) ( transcurrir):
ver tb pasar verbo transitivo III 1
2 (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( olvidarse):
b) ( dejar escapar):
pasar
I verbo transitivo
1 to pass
2 (trasladar) to move
3 (dar) to pass, give: no me pasó el recado, he didn't give me the message
4 (hojas de libro) to turn
5 (el tiempo, la vida) to spend, pass
6 (soportar, sufrir) to suffer, endure: está pasando una crisis personal, she's going through a personal crisis
pasamos sed y calor, we suffered thirst and heat
7 (río, calle, frontera) to cross
8 (tragar) to swallow
9 (tolerar, aguantar) to bear
10 (introducir) to insert, put through
11 (un examen, una eliminatoria) to pass
12 Cine to run, show: este sábado pasan Ben Hur, they're putting Ben Hur on this Saturday
II verbo intransitivo
1 to pass: ¿a qué hora pasa el tren?, what time does the train pass?
Cervantes pasó por aquí, Cervantes passed this way
ya pasó, it has already passed
pasar de largo, to go by (without stopping)
2 (entrar) to come in
3 (ser tolerable) to be acceptable: no está mal, puede pasar, it isn't bad, it will do
4 (exceder) to surpass: no pases de los 70 km/h, don't exceed 70 km/h
5 (a otro asunto) to go on to
pasar a ser, to become
6 (tiempo) to pass, go by
7 (arreglarse, apañarse) pasar sin, to do without: puedo pasar sin coche, I can manage without a car
8 fam (no tener interés, prescindir) pasa de lo que digan, don't mind what they say
paso de ir al cine, I'll give the cinema a miss
9 (suceder) to happen: ¿qué pasa?, what's going on?
¿qué le pasa?, what's the matter with him?
pase lo que pase, whatever happens o come what may
♦ Locuciones: pasar algo a limpio, to make a fair copy of sthg
pasarlo bien/mal, to have a good/difficult time
pasar por, to put up with: paso por que me digas que estoy gorda, pero no pienso tolerar que me amargues cada comida, I can handle you calling me fat, but I'm not having you ruin every single meal for me
pasar por alto, to overlook: pasaré por alto esa observación, I'll just ignore that remark
' pasar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
achicharrarse
- ahorrar
- amarga
- amargo
- aro
- blanca
- blanco
- bondad
- cabalgata
- cadáver
- calor
- cocerse
- colar
- desapercibida
- desapercibido
- desfilar
- deslizar
- entretenerse
- historia
- inadvertida
- inadvertido
- inri
- mayor
- meneo
- noche
- penalidad
- posibilidad
- privación
- rato
- relámpago
- revista
- rozar
- salvar
- suceder
- superar
- suplantar
- suprimir
- tamiz
- tener
- tesorería
- tirarse
- torniquete
- trago
- verter
- vestidura
- vicaría
- vida
- vivir
- adiós
- alcanzar
English:
ask in
- bootleg
- bring in
- brush
- buck
- by
- call
- clamber
- clear
- come
- come by
- come on to
- decide on
- discount
- do without
- drag
- dread
- drive-through
- elapse
- embarrassment
- envisage
- envision
- fashion
- fill in
- fly
- fore
- gallop past
- get by
- get on to
- get onto
- get past
- get through
- gloss over
- go
- go along
- go by
- go on
- go out
- go through
- go under
- graze
- hand on
- hang out
- happen
- have
- hibernate
- hideous
- holiday
- Hoover
- hungry
* * *♦ vt1. [dar, transmitir] to pass;[noticia, aviso] to pass on;¿me pasas la sal? would you pass me the salt?;pásame toda la información que tengas give me o let me have all the information you've got;no se preocupe, yo le paso el recado don't worry, I'll pass on the message to him;páseme con el encargado [al teléfono] could you put me through to o could I speak to the person in charge?;le paso (con él) [al teléfono] I'll put you through (to him);Valdez pasó el balón al portero Valdez passed the ball (back) to the keeper;pasan sus conocimientos de generación en generación they pass down their knowledge from one generation to the next;el Estado le pasa una pensión she gets a pension from the State;pasar harina por un cedazo to sieve flour;pasar leche por el colador to strain milk;pasa la cuerda por ese agujero pass the rope through this hole;hay que pasar las maletas por la máquina de rayos X your luggage has to go through the X-ray machine;pase las croquetas por huevo coat the croquettes with egg;pasar el cepillo por el suelo to scrub the floor;pasa un paño por la mesa give the table a wipe with a cloth;se dedican a pasar tabaco de contrabando/inmigrantes ilegales por la frontera they smuggle tobacco/illegal immigrants across the borderme has pasado el resfriado you've given me your cold3. [cruzar] to cross;pasar la calle/la frontera to cross the road/border;pasé el río a nado I swam across the river4. [rebasar, sobrepasar] [en el espacio, tiempo] to go through;¿hemos pasado ya la frontera? have we gone past o crossed the border yet?;pasar un semáforo en rojo to go through a red light;al pasar el parque gire a su izquierda once you're past the park, turn left, turn left after the park;cuando el automóvil pase los primeros cinco años debe ir a revisión the car should be serviced after five years;ya ha pasado los veinticinco he's over twenty-five now;mi hijo me pasa ya dos centímetros my son is already two centimetres taller than me5. [adelantar] [corredores, vehículos] to overtake;pasa a esa furgoneta en cuanto puedas overtake that van as soon as you canhay que pasar todos estos libros al estudio we have to take all these books through to the study, we have to move all these books to the study7. [conducir adentro] to show in;el criado nos pasó al salón the butler showed us into the living-room8. [hacer avanzar] [páginas de libro] to turn;[hojas sueltas] to turn over;pasar página to make a fresh start9. [mostrar] [película, diapositivas, reportaje] to show10. [emplear] [tiempo] to spend;pasó dos años en Roma he spent two years in Rome;¿dónde vas a pasar las vacaciones? where are you going on holiday o US vacation?, where are you going to spend your holidays o US vacation?;pasé la noche trabajando I worked all night, I spent the whole night working;he pasado muy buenos ratos con él I've had some very good times with him11. [experimentar] to go through, to experience;pasar frío/miedo to be cold/scared;¿has pasado la varicela? have you had chickenpox?;¿qué tal lo has pasado? did you have a nice time?, did you enjoy yourselves?;pasarlo bien to enjoy oneself, to have a good time;¡que lo pases bien! have a nice time!, enjoy yourself!;lo hemos pasado muy mal últimamente we've had a hard time of it recently;Fampasarlas canutas to have a rough time12. [superar] to pass;muy pocos pasaron el examen/la prueba very few people passed the exam/test;hay que pasar un reconocimiento médico you have to pass a medical;no pasamos la eliminatoria we didn't get through the tieque me engañes no te lo paso I'm not going to let you get away with cheating me;este profesor no te deja pasar (ni) una you can't get away with anything with this teacher;pasar algo por alto [adrede] to pass over sth;[sin querer] to miss sth outyo te lo paso a máquina I'll type it up for you;pasar un documento Esp [m5] al ordenador o Am [m5] a la computadora to type o key a document (up) on the computerestán siempre tratando de pasarte con el vuelto they always try to short-change you o diddle you over the change♦ vi1. [ir, moverse] to pass, to go;vimos pasar a un hombre corriendo we saw a man run past;¿cuándo pasa el camión de la basura? when do the Br dustmen o US garbage collectors come?;deja pasar a la ambulancia let the ambulance past;¿me deja pasar, por favor? may I come past, please?;pasó por mi lado he passed by my side;he pasado por tu calle I went down your street;el autobús pasa por mi casa the bus passes in front of o goes past my house;¿qué autobuses pasan por aquí? which buses go past here?, which buses can you catch from here?;el Támesis pasa por Londres the Thames flows through London;yo sólo pasaba por aquí I was just passing by;pasaba por allí y entré a saludar I was in the area, so I stopped by to say hello;pasar de largo to go straight by2. [entrar] to go/come in;pasen por aquí, por favor come this way, please;lo siento, no se puede pasar sorry, you can't go in there/come in here;pasamos a un salón muy grande we entered a very large living-room;¿puedo pasar? may I come in?;¿puedo pasar al cuarto de baño? can I use the bathroom?;hazlos pasar show them in;RPpasar al pizarrón to go/come to the blackboard4. [acercarse, ir un momento] to pop in;pasaré por mi oficina/por tu casa I'll pop into my office/round to your place;pasa por la farmacia y compra aspirinas pop into the Br chemist's o US pharmacy and buy some aspirin;pasé a verla al hospital I dropped in at the hospital to see her;pase a por el vestido o [m5] a recoger el vestido el lunes you can come and pick the dress up on Monday5. [suceder] to happen;¿qué pasa aquí? what's going on here?;¿qué pasa? [¿qué ocurre?] what's the matter?;Fam [al saludar a alguien] how's it going?; Méx Fam¿qué pasó? [¿qué tal?] how's it going?;¿qué pasa con esas cervezas? where have those beers got to?, what's happened to those beers?;no te preocupes, no pasa nada don't worry, it's OK;aquí nunca pasa nada nothing ever happens here;¿qué le pasa? what's wrong with him?, what's the matter with him?;¿le pasó algo al niño? did something happen to the child?;¿qué te pasa en la pierna? what's wrong with your leg?;eso te pasa por mentir that's what you get for lying;lo que pasa es que… the thing is…;pase lo que pase whatever happens, come what may;siempre pasa lo mismo, pasa lo de siempre it's always the same;dense la mano y aquí no ha pasado nada shake hands and just forget the whole thing (as if it had never happened)6. [terminar] to be over;pasó la Navidad Christmas is over;ya ha pasado lo peor the worst is over now;cuando pase el dolor when the pain passes o stops;la tormenta ya ha pasado the storm is over now;el efecto de estos fármacos pasa enseguida these drugs wear off quickly7. [transcurrir] to go by;pasaron tres meses three months went by;cuando pase un rato te tomas esta pastilla take this tablet after a little while;¡cómo pasa el tiempo! time flies!8. [cambiar]pasar de… a… [de lugar, estado, propietario] to go o pass from… to…;pasamos del último puesto al décimo we went (up) from last place to tenth;pasa de la depresión a la euforia she goes from depression to euphoria;pasó a formar parte del nuevo equipo he joined the new team;pasar a [nueva actividad, nuevo tema] to move on to;pasemos a otra cosa let's move on to something else;ahora pasaré a explicarles cómo funciona esta máquina now I'm going to explain to you how this machine works;Alicia pasa a (ser) jefa de personal Alicia will become personnel manager;9. [ir más allá, sobrepasar]si pasas de 160, vibra el volante if you go faster than 160, the steering wheel starts to vibrate;yo creo que no pasa de los cuarenta años I doubt she's older than forty;no pasó de ser un aparatoso accidente sin consecuencias the accident was spectacular but no-one was hurt10. [conformarse, apañarse]pasar (con/sin algo) to make do (with/without sth);tendrá que pasar sin coche she'll have to make do without a car;¿cómo puedes pasar toda la mañana sólo con un café? how can you last all morning on just a cup of coffee?;no sabe pasar sin su familia he can't cope without his family11. [experimentar]hemos pasado por situaciones de alto riesgo we have been in some highly dangerous situations¡yo por ahí no paso! I draw the line at that!13. [ser considerado]pasa por ser uno de los mejores tenistas del momento he is considered to be one of the best tennis players around at the moment;hacerse pasar por alguien/algo to pretend to be sb/sth, to pass oneself off as sb/sthpaso de política I'm not into politics;¡ése pasa de todo! he couldn't care less about anything!;15. [en naipes] to passpor esta vez pase, pero que no vuelva a ocurrir I'll overlook it this time, but I don't want it to happen again* * *I v/t1 pass;pasar la mano por run one’s hand through2 el tiempo spend;para pasar el tiempo (in order) to pass the time;pasarlo bien have a good time;¡que lo pases bien!, ¡a pasarlo bien! enjoy yourself!, have fun o a good time!4 problemas, dificultades experienceovertake7 TELEC:le paso al Sr. Galvez I’ll put you through to Mr. Galvez8:pasar algo a máquina type sthII v/i1 ( suceder) happen;¿qué ha pasado? what’s happened?;¿qué pasa? what’s happening?, what’s going on?;¿qué te pasa? what’s the matter?;pase lo que pase whatever happens, come what may;ya ha pasado lo peor the worst is over;en el viaje nos pasó de todo fam just about everything happened on that trip, it was a very eventful trip2 en juegos pass3:¡pasa!, ¡pase usted! come in!;pasé a visitarla I dropped by to see her;pasar por go by;pasa por aquí come this way;pasé por la tienda I stopped off at the shop;pasaré por tu casa I’ll drop by your house4:dejar pasar oportunidad miss5 fam:pasar de alguien not want anything to do with s.o.;paso de ir al gimnasio I can’t be bothered to go to the gym6:pasar de los 60 años be over 60 (years old);pasar de moda go out of fashion;hacerse pasar por pass o.s. off as;poder pasar sin algo be able to get by o to manage without sth;puede pasar it’s OK, it’ll do* * *pasar vi1) : to pass, to go by, to come by2) : to come in, to enter¿se puede pasar?: may we come in?3) : to happen¿qué pasa?: what's happening?, what's going on?4) : to manage, to get by5) : to be over, to end6)pasar de : to exceed, to go beyond7)pasar por : to pretend to bepasar vt1) : to pass, to give¿me pasas la sal?: would you pass me the salt?2) : to pass (a test)3) : to go over, to cross4) : to spend (time)5) : to tolerate6) : to go through, to suffer7) : to show (a movie, etc.)8) : to overtake, to pass, to surpass9) : to pass over, to wipe uppasarlo bien orpasarla bien : to have a good timepasarlo mal orpasarla mal : to have a bad time, to have a hard timepasar por alto : to overlook, to omit* * *pasar vb¡pase! come in!2. (transcurrir) to pass / to go by4. (andar, moverse) to pass / to go past¿por dónde pasa el autobús? which way does the bus go?¿a qué hora pasa el tren? what time's the train?6. (cruzar) to cross¿me pasas la sal? can you pass the salt?8. (llevar, mover) to move9. (sufrir) to be / to have10. (aprobar) to pass11. (deslizar)12. (terminar) to be over13. (arreglárselas) to manage / to get by14. (ocurrir) to happen¿qué te ha pasado? what happened to you?¿qué pasa? what's going on? / what's the matter?15. (cambiar) to change / to go16. (exceder) to be overpasar / pasar de algo not to care / not to be bothered
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