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  • 1 carta de recomendación

    reference, letter of recommendation
    * * *
    (n.) = testimonial, letter of recommendation, letter of reference, reference letter
    Ex. 4 subjects were discussed at a seminar held on 3 successive weekends in Dec 86 on the training of librarians in job application: Curricula vitae; written applications; aspects of labour legislation (particularly testimonials); and interviews.
    Ex. Researchers planning to work in UK libraries and archives, whether they are professors, freelance writers, or genealogists, will need to consider practical matters such as photocopying policies and letters of recommendation.
    Ex. She had just received a letter from a former student who wanted a letter of reference.
    Ex. Around this time of year, professors are up to their eyeballs in work and. are likely handling lots of requests for reference letters.
    * * *
    reference, letter of recommendation
    * * *
    (n.) = testimonial, letter of recommendation, letter of reference, reference letter

    Ex: 4 subjects were discussed at a seminar held on 3 successive weekends in Dec 86 on the training of librarians in job application: Curricula vitae; written applications; aspects of labour legislation (particularly testimonials); and interviews.

    Ex: Researchers planning to work in UK libraries and archives, whether they are professors, freelance writers, or genealogists, will need to consider practical matters such as photocopying policies and letters of recommendation.
    Ex: She had just received a letter from a former student who wanted a letter of reference.
    Ex: Around this time of year, professors are up to their eyeballs in work and. are likely handling lots of requests for reference letters.

    * * *
    letter of recommendation

    Spanish-English dictionary > carta de recomendación

  • 2 referente

    adj.
    referent.
    m.
    referent.
    * * *
    1 concerning (a, -), regarding (a, -)
    * * *
    ADJ

    referente a — relating to, about, concerning

    * * *

    en lo referente a... — regarding...

    * * *
    = benchmark, beacon, referent, referential, point of reference.
    Ex. Benchmarks are the times taken to carry out a set of standard operations and they are comparable to the government fuel consumption figures for cars.
    Ex. The British Library has recently been described as a ' beacon of excellence'.
    Ex. A science must have a physical referent in the material universe.
    Ex. A system for the automatic detection and management of structural and referential links is described.
    Ex. This article uses the example of the needs of library service of Pretoria University as a point of reference.
    ----
    * dejar sin referente a una referencia anafórica = dangle + anaphoric reference.
    * enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].
    * en lo referente a = as regards, as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, in extent of, as to, as for, in the areas of, as to the matter of, now as to.
    * grupo referente = reference group.
    * hiperenlace referente = inlink [in-link].
    * referencia anafórica sin referente = dangling anaphoric reference.
    * referente a = in regard to, with regard(s) to, regarding, with reference to, in respect of, in reference to.
    * * *

    en lo referente a... — regarding...

    * * *
    = benchmark, beacon, referent, referential, point of reference.

    Ex: Benchmarks are the times taken to carry out a set of standard operations and they are comparable to the government fuel consumption figures for cars.

    Ex: The British Library has recently been described as a ' beacon of excellence'.
    Ex: A science must have a physical referent in the material universe.
    Ex: A system for the automatic detection and management of structural and referential links is described.
    Ex: This article uses the example of the needs of library service of Pretoria University as a point of reference.
    * dejar sin referente a una referencia anafórica = dangle + anaphoric reference.
    * enlace referente = backlink, inlink [in-link].
    * en lo referente a = as regards, as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, in extent of, as to, as for, in the areas of, as to the matter of, now as to.
    * grupo referente = reference group.
    * hiperenlace referente = inlink [in-link].
    * referencia anafórica sin referente = dangling anaphoric reference.
    * referente a = in regard to, with regard(s) to, regarding, with reference to, in respect of, in reference to.

    * * *
    las noticias referentes al golpe de estado the news about o regarding the coup d'état
    en lo referente a las exportaciones, no se han registrado cambios there has been no change regarding exports
    A ( Ling) referent
    B (punto de referencia) benchmark; reference point
    París se convirtió en referente mundial de la cultura Paris became the cultural benchmark for the world
    se ha convertido en el referente del cine español he's become the one against whom all others in Spanish cinema are compared
    * * *

     

    referente adjetivo:

    en lo referente a … regarding …
    referente adjetivo en lo referente a, regarding
    referente a, concerning

    ' referente' also found in these entries:
    English:
    be
    - for
    - reference
    * * *
    ♦ adj
    referente a concerning, relating to;
    en lo referente a tu pregunta… as regards your question…
    ♦ nm
    Ling referent
    * * *
    adj
    :
    referente a referring to, relating to
    * * *
    referente a : concerning
    * * *

    Spanish-English dictionary > referente

  • 3 resaltar

    v.
    1 to highlight.
    Ella destaca sus logros She highlights his achievements.
    2 to stand out.
    3 to stick out (en edificios) (balcón).
    4 to project out, to stand out, to jut out, to project.
    La cornisa sobresale mucho The cornice juts out too much.
    5 to flatter.
    * * *
    1 (sobresalir) to project, jut out
    2 figurado (distinguirse) to stand out (de, from)
    1 to highlight, stress, emphasize
    \
    hacer resaltar to emphasize, stress, highlight
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1. VI
    1) (=destacarse) to stand out

    hacer resaltar algo — to set sth off; (fig) to highlight sth

    2) (=sobresalir) to jut out, project
    2.
    VT (=destacar) to highlight
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out
    2)

    hacer resaltar — < color> to bring out; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress

    2.
    resaltar vt <cualidad/rasgo> to highlight; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress
    * * *
    = bring into + focus, bring out, conspicuousness, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], enhance, highlight, stress, underscore, illuminate, accentuate, heighten, play up, attract + attention, stand out, foreground, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, point up, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, make + a point of + Gerundio, point to, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, flag + Nombre + up, celebrate, stand + proud.
    Ex. The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.
    Ex. These should be used to speed up our processing, but the important thing is that we bring out the essential parts of a work and give all the possible entries to identify the work.
    Ex. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.
    Ex. Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.
    Ex. An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.
    Ex. In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.
    Ex. However, it must be stressed that these problems are still in the future.
    Ex. All I wanted to underscore with these four horror stories is that the judicious, discretionary assignment of added entries can either powerfully inhibit or promote access to the documents.
    Ex. This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.
    Ex. However, future trends may tend to accentuate this division.
    Ex. Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.
    Ex. A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.
    Ex. A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.
    Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.
    Ex. His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.
    Ex. Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.
    Ex. Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.
    Ex. As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.
    Ex. This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.
    Ex. This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.
    Ex. This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.
    Ex. The obvious first line of defence is for librarians, agents and journal publishers to join forces to point up the decline in library provision.
    Ex. This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.
    Ex. The course gives information technology a very high profile.
    Ex. Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..
    Ex. In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.
    Ex. Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.
    Ex. This article points to economically feasible and communication-based indexing methods which fit the potentials of current information technology.
    Ex. Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.
    Ex. If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.
    Ex. Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.
    Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.
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    * es de resaltar que = significantly.
    * hacer resaltar = set off.
    * hacer resaltar las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.
    * instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.
    * modo de resaltar = spotlight.
    * resaltar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).
    * resaltar la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * resaltar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.
    * resaltar la necesidad = stress + the need.
    * resaltar la necesidad de = imprint + the need for.
    * resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out
    2)

    hacer resaltar — < color> to bring out; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress

    2.
    resaltar vt <cualidad/rasgo> to highlight; <importancia/necesidad> to highlight, stress
    * * *
    = bring into + focus, bring out, conspicuousness, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], enhance, highlight, stress, underscore, illuminate, accentuate, heighten, play up, attract + attention, stand out, foreground, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, point up, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, make + a point of + Gerundio, point to, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, flag + Nombre + up, celebrate, stand + proud.

    Ex: The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

    Ex: These should be used to speed up our processing, but the important thing is that we bring out the essential parts of a work and give all the possible entries to identify the work.
    Ex: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.
    Ex: Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.
    Ex: An introduction explaining the nature and scope of the indexing language will enhance its value.
    Ex: In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.
    Ex: However, it must be stressed that these problems are still in the future.
    Ex: All I wanted to underscore with these four horror stories is that the judicious, discretionary assignment of added entries can either powerfully inhibit or promote access to the documents.
    Ex: This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.
    Ex: However, future trends may tend to accentuate this division.
    Ex: Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.
    Ex: A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.
    Ex: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.
    Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.
    Ex: His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.
    Ex: Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.
    Ex: Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.
    Ex: As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.
    Ex: This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.
    Ex: This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.
    Ex: This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.
    Ex: The obvious first line of defence is for librarians, agents and journal publishers to join forces to point up the decline in library provision.
    Ex: This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.
    Ex: The course gives information technology a very high profile.
    Ex: Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..
    Ex: In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.
    Ex: Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.
    Ex: This article points to economically feasible and communication-based indexing methods which fit the potentials of current information technology.
    Ex: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.
    Ex: If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.
    Ex: Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.
    Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.
    * es de resaltar que = significantly.
    * hacer resaltar = set off.
    * hacer resaltar las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.
    * instrumento para resaltar = spotlight.
    * modo de resaltar = spotlight.
    * resaltar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).
    * resaltar la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * resaltar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.
    * resaltar la necesidad = stress + the need.
    * resaltar la necesidad de = imprint + the need for.
    * resaltar lo que Uno quiere decir = drive + home + Posesivo + point.

    * * *
    resaltar [A1 ]
    vi
    A (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out
    resaltaban sus grandes ojos negros the most striking thing about her was her big dark eyes
    B
    hacer resaltar ‹color› to bring out;
    ‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress, emphasize
    ■ resaltar
    vt
    ‹cualidad/rasgo› to highlight; ‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress, emphasize
    quiso resaltar que … he wanted to stress o emphasize (the fact) that …
    * * *

     

    resaltar ( conjugate resaltar) verbo intransitivo (sobresalir, destacarse) to stand out;


    ‹importancia/necesidad› to highlight, stress
    verbo transitivo ‹cualidad/importancia/necesidad› to highlight
    resaltar
    I verbo intransitivo
    1 (destacar) to stand out: resalta entre sus amigos por su sensatez, he stands out from his friends because of his good sense
    2 (en una construcción) to project, jut out: la nueva torre resalta entre las casas bajas, the new building stands out above the houses
    II verbo transitivo
    1 (realzar) to enhance, bring out: este vestido resalta tu figura, this dress shows off your figure
    2 (acentuar, hacer más visible) to emphasize: su inmadurez resalta la diferencia de edad, his immaturity accentuates the difference in age
    es preciso resaltar sus rasgos originales, we should stress her unusual features
    ' resaltar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    marcar
    - acentuar
    - pronunciar
    - sobresalir
    English:
    emphasize
    - set off
    - show off
    - show up
    - stick out
    - accentuate
    - bring
    - set
    - show
    - stand
    - stick
    * * *
    ♦ vi
    1. [destacar] to stand out;
    resalta en el equipo por su velocidad he stands out as one of the fastest players in the team
    2. [en edificios] [cornisa, ventana] to stick out
    ♦ vt
    [destacar] to highlight;
    hacer resaltar algo to emphasize sth, to stress sth;
    el orador resaltó la contribución del difunto a la ciencia the speaker highlighted the contribution to science made by the deceased
    * * *
    I v/t highlight, stress
    II v/i ARQUI jut out; fig
    stand out
    * * *
    1) sobresalir: to stand out
    2)
    hacer resaltar : to bring out, to highlight
    : to stress, to emphasize
    * * *
    1. (sobresalir) to stand out [pt. & pp. stood]
    2. (hacer destacar) to bring out [pt. & pp. brought]
    3. (subrayar) to stress

    Spanish-English dictionary > resaltar

  • 4 ejemplo

    m.
    1 example.
    es el vivo ejemplo del optimismo he's optimism personified
    dar ejemplo to set an example
    no des mal ejemplo a los niños don't set the children a bad example
    por ejemplo for example
    poner un ejemplo to give an example
    poner de ejemplo to give as an example
    predicar con el ejemplo to practice what one preaches
    servir de ejemplo to serve as an example
    2 object lesson.
    pres.indicat.
    1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ejemplar.
    * * *
    1 example
    2 (modelo) model
    \
    dar ejemplo to set an example
    poner de ejemplo to give as an example
    por ejemplo for example, for instance
    servir de ejemplo to serve as an example
    tomar ejemplo de alguien to follow somebody's example
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=paradigma) example

    ¿puedes ponerme o darme un ejemplo? — can you give me an example?

    por ejemplo — for example, for instance

    poner como o de o por ejemplo — to give as an example

    2) (=modelo) example

    servir de o como ejemplo — to serve as an example

    * * *
    masculino example

    debería servirnos de or como ejemplo — it should serve as o should be an example to us

    predicar con el ejemplo — to set a good example, practice* what one preaches

    * * *
    = case study, example, instance, instantiation, manifestation, case history, showcase, showplace, token, role model, beacon.
    Ex. It is now time to turn to a case study, and this section is devoted to one indexing system in rather more depth.
    Ex. Examples are given in order to illustrate the points made above.
    Ex. In these instances a reference is not only shorter than an added entry, but removes the need to make multiple added entries.
    Ex. The system can then build an actual record as an instantiation of the category frame.
    Ex. The concepts introduced by the colon: (colon) may be manifestations of either Personality, Matter or Energy facets within a given compound.
    Ex. The librarian should remember that the literature contains many case histories where failure can be directly traced to neglect of this principle.
    Ex. This journal serves as a vehicle for the continuing education of librarians, as a showcase for current practice and as a spotlight for significant activities.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'From shambles to showplace'.
    Ex. In this case the data is the number of types, not tokens.
    Ex. In either case, library managers should recognise their own part in being role models for reference staffs.
    Ex. The British Library has recently been described as a ' beacon of excellence'.
    ----
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * citar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * como ejemplo = as an example, by way of illustration.
    * como por ejemplo = such as, to the effect of.
    * con ejemplos = by example(s).
    * dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.
    * dar ejemplo de = illustrate.
    * dar un ejemplo = give + example.
    * digamos por ejemplo = let us say, say.
    * ejemplo a imitar = role model.
    * ejemplo clásico = classical example.
    * ejemplo excelente = shining example.
    * ejemplo magnífico = shining example.
    * ejemplo más representativo = flagship.
    * ejemplo modélico = shining example.
    * ejemplo perfecto = perfect example.
    * ejemplos = exemplification.
    * ejemplos modelo = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].
    * ejemplo sobresaliente = showpiece.
    * ejemplo típico = epitome, classical example, typical example.
    * ejemplo viviente = living example.
    * ilustrar con ejemplos = illustrate + by examples.
    * información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.
    * liderar con el ejemplo = lead by + example.
    * mostrar ejemplos = highlight + examples.
    * ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.
    * poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.
    * poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.
    * pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....
    * por ejemplo = e.g. (latín - exempli gratia), for example, for instance, say, to illustrate, for the sake of + argument.
    * por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.
    * por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.
    * predicar con el ejemplo = practise what + Pronombre + preach, walk + the talk, put + Posesivo + money where + Posesivo + mouth is.
    * seguir el ejemplo = follow + the lead, take after.
    * seguir el ejemplo de = take + Posesivo + cue from, take + a cue from.
    * seguir el ejemplo de Alguien = take + a leaf out of + Posesivo + book, follow + Posesivo + example.
    * ser un ejemplo = be a case in point.
    * tomar como ejemplo = take.
    * tomar ejemplo de = take + a lead from.
    * un ejemplo claro = a case in point.
    * véase como ejemplo = witness.
    * * *
    masculino example

    debería servirnos de or como ejemplo — it should serve as o should be an example to us

    predicar con el ejemplo — to set a good example, practice* what one preaches

    * * *
    = case study, example, instance, instantiation, manifestation, case history, showcase, showplace, token, role model, beacon.

    Ex: It is now time to turn to a case study, and this section is devoted to one indexing system in rather more depth.

    Ex: Examples are given in order to illustrate the points made above.
    Ex: In these instances a reference is not only shorter than an added entry, but removes the need to make multiple added entries.
    Ex: The system can then build an actual record as an instantiation of the category frame.
    Ex: The concepts introduced by the colon: (colon) may be manifestations of either Personality, Matter or Energy facets within a given compound.
    Ex: The librarian should remember that the literature contains many case histories where failure can be directly traced to neglect of this principle.
    Ex: This journal serves as a vehicle for the continuing education of librarians, as a showcase for current practice and as a spotlight for significant activities.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'From shambles to showplace'.
    Ex: In this case the data is the number of types, not tokens.
    Ex: In either case, library managers should recognise their own part in being role models for reference staffs.
    Ex: The British Library has recently been described as a ' beacon of excellence'.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * citar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * como ejemplo = as an example, by way of illustration.
    * como por ejemplo = such as, to the effect of.
    * con ejemplos = by example(s).
    * dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.
    * dar ejemplo de = illustrate.
    * dar un ejemplo = give + example.
    * digamos por ejemplo = let us say, say.
    * ejemplo a imitar = role model.
    * ejemplo clásico = classical example.
    * ejemplo excelente = shining example.
    * ejemplo magnífico = shining example.
    * ejemplo más representativo = flagship.
    * ejemplo modélico = shining example.
    * ejemplo perfecto = perfect example.
    * ejemplos = exemplification.
    * ejemplos modelo = best practices, lessons learned [lessons learnt].
    * ejemplo sobresaliente = showpiece.
    * ejemplo típico = epitome, classical example, typical example.
    * ejemplo viviente = living example.
    * ilustrar con ejemplos = illustrate + by examples.
    * información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.
    * liderar con el ejemplo = lead by + example.
    * mostrar ejemplos = highlight + examples.
    * ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.
    * poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.
    * poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.
    * pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....
    * por ejemplo = e.g. (latín - exempli gratia), for example, for instance, say, to illustrate, for the sake of + argument.
    * por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.
    * por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.
    * predicar con el ejemplo = practise what + Pronombre + preach, walk + the talk, put + Posesivo + money where + Posesivo + mouth is.
    * seguir el ejemplo = follow + the lead, take after.
    * seguir el ejemplo de = take + Posesivo + cue from, take + a cue from.
    * seguir el ejemplo de Alguien = take + a leaf out of + Posesivo + book, follow + Posesivo + example.
    * ser un ejemplo = be a case in point.
    * tomar como ejemplo = take.
    * tomar ejemplo de = take + a lead from.
    * un ejemplo claro = a case in point.
    * véase como ejemplo = witness.

    * * *
    su valor debería servirnos de or como ejemplo his bravery should serve as o should be an example to us
    debes tomar a tu padre como ejemplo you should follow your father's example
    tienes que dar (el) ejemplo you have to set an example
    predicar con el ejemplo to set a good example, practice what one preaches
    ¿me puedes dar algún ejemplo? can you give me an example?
    otro ejemplo de su falta de principios another example of his lack of principles
    pongamos por ejemplo el caso de Elena let's take Elena's case as an example
    3
    por ejemplo for example
    supongamos, por ejemplo, que te quedas sin dinero let's suppose, for example, that you run out of money
    has cometido muchos errores — ¿por ejemplo? you've made a lot of mistakes — give me an example
    * * *

     

    ejemplo sustantivo masculino
    example;

    pongamos por ejemplo el caso de Elena let's take Elena's case as an example;
    por ejemplo for example
    ejemplo sustantivo masculino example: su madre es un ejemplo de honradez, his mother is a model of decency ♦ LOC dar ejemplo, to set an example: no das un buen ejemplo gritando a los niños, you're not setting a good example by shouting at the children
    por ejemplo, for example: visitaron grandes ciudades, por ejemplo El Cairo, they visited great cities like El Cairo

    ' ejemplo' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    actual
    - ahorcarse
    - aleccionador
    - aleccionadora
    - ciudad
    - clásica
    - clásico
    - edificar
    - ej.
    - ilustración
    - misma
    - mismo
    - perdón
    - representar
    - sobrexplotación
    - concreto
    - demostrativo
    - Ej.
    - p. ej.
    - poner
    - por
    - rebuscado
    English:
    ablaze
    - actual
    - chaser
    - e.g.
    - engine driver
    - example
    - grope
    - illustration
    - instance
    - lead
    - model
    - money
    - picture
    - prime
    - set
    - specific
    - take
    - suit
    - type
    * * *
    ♦ nm
    1. [caso ilustrativo] example;
    un ejemplo más de mala gestión empresarial another example of bad business management;
    déjenme que les dé un ejemplo allow me to give you an example;
    poner un ejemplo to give an example;
    póngame un ejemplo give me an example
    2. [modelo]
    nuestros vecinos son un ejemplo de amabilidad our neighbours are very kind;
    es el vivo ejemplo del optimismo he's optimism personified;
    dar ejemplo to set an example;
    no des mal ejemplo a los niños don't set the children a bad example;
    poner a alguien de ejemplo to give sb as an example;
    servir de ejemplo (a alguien) to be an example (to sb);
    toma ejemplo de tu hermano follow your brother's example
    ♦ por ejemplo loc adv
    1. [para ilustrar] for example, for instance;
    grandes ciudades, por ejemplo Nueva York o Londres big cities, for example New York or London
    2. [en respuestas]
    este trabajo tiene sus ventajas – ¿por ejemplo? this job has its advantages – such as?;
    Irónico
    podría prestarme el dinero un amigo, ¿no? – ¡por ejemplo! I could get a friend to lend me the money, don't you think? – dream on!
    * * *
    m example;
    dar buen ejemplo set a good example;
    por ejemplo for example;
    poner por ejemplo quote as an example;
    tomar ejemplo de alguien follow s.o.’s example;
    predicar con el ejemplo practice what one preaches
    * * *
    1) : example
    2)
    por ejemplo : for example
    3)
    dar ejemplo : to set an example
    * * *
    ejemplo n example

    Spanish-English dictionary > ejemplo

  • 5 destacar

    v.
    1 to emphasize, to highlight (poner de relieve).
    cabe destacar que… it is important to point out that…
    hay que destacar el trabajo de los actores the acting deserves special mention
    Ella destaca sus logros She highlights his achievements.
    Ella destacó su importancia She emphasized its importance.
    2 to station (tropas).
    3 to stand out.
    destaca entre sus otras novelas por su humor it stands out among her other novels for o because of its humor
    Sus logros destacan His achievements stand out.
    4 to put on the front, to deploy, to detach, to put at the front line.
    Ricardo destacó al alumno Richard put the student on the front.
    * * *
    Conjugation model [ SACAR], like link=sacar sacar
    1 (despuntar) to stand out
    1 MILITAR to detach
    2 (en pintura) to highlight, make stand out
    3 figurado (dar énfasis) to point out, emphasize
    1 to stand out
    * * *
    verb
    1) to highlight, emphasize
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=hacer resaltar) to emphasize

    quiero destacar que... — I wish to emphasize that...

    2) (Mil) to detach, detail
    3) (Inform) to highlight
    2.
    VI
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress
    2) ( realzar) <belleza/figura> to enhance; <color/plano> to bring out
    3)
    a) (Mil) < tropas> to post

    destacar a alguien para + inf — to detail somebody to + inf

    b) <periodista/fotógrafo> to send
    2.
    destacar vi to stand out

    destacar en algo — to excel at o in something

    * * *
    = bring into + focus, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + prominence, give + emphasis, highlight, make + Posesivo + mark, single out, illuminate, heighten, stand out in + the text, play up, stand out, foreground, lay + emphasis on, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, excel, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, place + great store on, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, stand + apart, shine, deploy, flag + Nombre + up, stand + proud.
    Ex. The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.
    Ex. Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.
    Ex. Provision should be on the basis of quality and originality, with classic works of the genre given prominence.
    Ex. Some are poorly written giving either too much or too little data, and giving undue emphasis to the author's priorities.
    Ex. In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.
    Ex. Prior to that date he had already begun to make his mark.
    Ex. Conference proceedings are singled out for special attention because they are an important category of material in relation to abstracting and indexing publications.
    Ex. This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.
    Ex. Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.
    Ex. Both Dialog and Chemical Abstracts Service stand out in the text.
    Ex. A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.
    Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.
    Ex. His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.
    Ex. Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.
    Ex. Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.
    Ex. Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.
    Ex. As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.
    Ex. This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.
    Ex. Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.
    Ex. This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.
    Ex. This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.
    Ex. The IFLA letter places great store on the number of FID members who are also IFLA members.
    Ex. This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.
    Ex. The course gives information technology a very high profile.
    Ex. Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..
    Ex. In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.
    Ex. There are many books published in the world and of many kinds, but one category stands apart: books that come under the heading of literature.
    Ex. A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.
    Ex. Any attack on Iran will require that military forces quickly deploy to Dubai to forestall the closing of the strait.
    Ex. If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.
    Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.
    ----
    * destacar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).
    * destacar en = pull off on.
    * destacar la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * destacar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.
    * destacar por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.
    * destacar sobre los demás = stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.
    * es de destacar que = significantly.
    * es importante destacar = importantly.
    * hay que destacar = importantly.
    * sin acontecimientos que destacar = uneventful.
    * sin nada que destacar = uneventful.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress
    2) ( realzar) <belleza/figura> to enhance; <color/plano> to bring out
    3)
    a) (Mil) < tropas> to post

    destacar a alguien para + inf — to detail somebody to + inf

    b) <periodista/fotógrafo> to send
    2.
    destacar vi to stand out

    destacar en algo — to excel at o in something

    * * *
    = bring into + focus, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + prominence, give + emphasis, highlight, make + Posesivo + mark, single out, illuminate, heighten, stand out in + the text, play up, stand out, foreground, lay + emphasis on, be to the fore, bring to + the fore, come to + the fore, give + highlights, excel, spotlight, bring to + the forefront, place + great store on, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, have + high profile, bring + attention to, stand + apart, shine, deploy, flag + Nombre + up, stand + proud.

    Ex: The current technological scene is reviewed to bring fee-related issues into sharper focus.

    Ex: Analytical cataloguing aims to emphasise the content of documents, rather than relying entirely upon cataloguing whole works.
    Ex: Provision should be on the basis of quality and originality, with classic works of the genre given prominence.
    Ex: Some are poorly written giving either too much or too little data, and giving undue emphasis to the author's priorities.
    Ex: In each case the object of the discussion will be to highlight what appear to be the significant aspects, particularly those concerning the background which affect the nature of the scheme.
    Ex: Prior to that date he had already begun to make his mark.
    Ex: Conference proceedings are singled out for special attention because they are an important category of material in relation to abstracting and indexing publications.
    Ex: This appraisal attempts to illuminate aspects of Irish library history omitted from international reference works.
    Ex: Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors.
    Ex: Both Dialog and Chemical Abstracts Service stand out in the text.
    Ex: A long-standing but unfortunate tradition plays up antagonism between those librarians who become catalogers and those who opt for reference or public service.
    Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.
    Ex: His survey of how such poetry has been edited in recent years, however, shows that a single edition is still foregrounded while other editions are only obliquely indicated via footnotes.
    Ex: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.
    Ex: Those countries which were already to the fore in science and technology certainly faced problems in the handling of information.
    Ex: Installation of new computer terminals may bring the problem to the fore.
    Ex: As this table shows, the age profile for all borrowers is very close to that of all adults in the country but when one looks at the more frequent users, the regular borrowers, the older people come more to the fore.
    Ex: This article gives highlights of a trade show on the applications of optical information systems in publishing organised by Learned Information and held in New York City, 15-17 Oct 86.
    Ex: Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.
    Ex: This article spotlights the role that authority files play in promoting uniformity of cataloguing practice.
    Ex: This theft of valuable letters and documents brings to the forefront, once again, the question of collection security in the nation's archives.
    Ex: The IFLA letter places great store on the number of FID members who are also IFLA members.
    Ex: This article pesents an interview with George Cunningham who sees his role as creating a high profile for the library profession and fostering a love of books.
    Ex: The course gives information technology a very high profile.
    Ex: Before the launch of Penguin Books India in 1987, trade publishing in English in India did not have the high profile in bookstores it has today..
    Ex: In crisp, economical prose, the journal calmly brought attention to the nooks and crannies, and absurdities of university life, concerning itself with both the idiosyncratic and the profound.
    Ex: There are many books published in the world and of many kinds, but one category stands apart: books that come under the heading of literature.
    Ex: A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.
    Ex: Any attack on Iran will require that military forces quickly deploy to Dubai to forestall the closing of the strait.
    Ex: If you spot an error then flag it up to your bank promptly and insist they take action to rectify it.
    Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.
    * destacar con mucho sobre = stand out + head and shoulders (above/over), be head and shoulder (above/over).
    * destacar en = pull off on.
    * destacar la importancia = underscore + importance.
    * destacar la importancia de = stress + the importance of, emphasise + the importance of, highlight + the importance of.
    * destacar por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.
    * destacar sobre los demás = stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.
    * es de destacar que = significantly.
    * es importante destacar = importantly.
    * hay que destacar = importantly.
    * sin acontecimientos que destacar = uneventful.
    * sin nada que destacar = uneventful.

    * * *
    destacar [A2 ]
    vt
    A (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress
    destacó la gravedad de la situación he underlined o stressed o emphasized the gravity of the situation
    B ( Art) to highlight, bring out
    C
    1 (enviar) ‹tropas› to post
    fueron destacados para defender el puente they were detailed to defend the bridge
    2 ‹periodista/fotógrafo› to send
    ■ destacar
    vi
    to stand out
    el trabajo destaca por su originalidad the work is remarkable for o stands out because of its originality
    el marco hace destacar aún más la belleza del cuadro the frame further enhances the beauty of the picture
    destacó como autor teatral he was an outstanding playwright
    a lo lejos destacaba el campanario de la iglesia the church tower stood out in the distance
    nunca destacó como estudiante he never excelled o shone as a student
    destaca entre los de su edad por su estatura he stands out from others of his age because of his height
    * * *

     

    destacar ( conjugate destacar) verbo transitivo
    1 (recalcar, subrayar) to emphasize, stress
    2 ( realzar) ‹belleza/figura› to enhance;
    ‹color/plano› to bring out
    3
    a) (Mil) ‹ tropas› to post

    b) ‹periodista/fotógrafo› to send

    verbo intransitivo
    to stand out;
    destacar en algo to excel at o in sth
    destacar vtr fig to emphasize, stress
    destacar(se) verbo intransitivo & verbo reflexivo to stand out
    ' destacar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    brillar
    - despuntar
    - destacarse
    - perfilarse
    - realzar
    - resaltar
    - sobresalir
    - subrayar
    English:
    angular
    - detail
    - highlight
    - shine
    - stand out
    - crowd
    - excel
    - heighten
    - stand
    - tower
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [poner de relieve] to emphasize, to highlight;
    debo destacar lo importante que es la operación I must stress o emphasize how important the operation is;
    cabe destacar que… it is important to point out that…;
    hay que destacar el trabajo de los actores the acting deserves special mention
    2. [tropas] to station;
    [corresponsales] to assign, to send
    ♦ vi
    [sobresalir] to stand out;
    tiene afán por destacar she is keen to excel;
    destacó como concertista de piano he was an outstanding concert pianist;
    hay una alumna que destaca de los demás/entre todos there is one student who stands out from the others/from all the others;
    destaca en sus estudios she is an outstanding student;
    destaca entre sus otras novelas por su humor it stands out from her other novels for o because of its humour;
    destaca mucho por su imponente físico he really stands out because of his impressive physique;
    un pueblo que no destaca por nada en particular a town that is not remarkable for anything in particular, a rather unremarkable town
    * * *
    I v/i stand out
    II v/t emphasize
    * * *
    destacar {72} vt
    1) enfatizar, subrayar: to emphasize, to highlight, to stress
    2) : to station, to post
    : to stand out
    * * *
    1. (resaltar) to point out / to emphasize
    2. (sobresalir) to stand out [pt. & pp. stood]

    Spanish-English dictionary > destacar

  • 6 además

    adv.
    besides, also, furthermore, moreover.
    intj.
    furthermore, additionally.
    pres.indicat.
    2nd person singular (tú) present indicative of spanish verb: ademar.
    * * *
    1 (también) also, as well
    2 (es más) furthermore, what is more
    ■ ¡y además, el coche es mío! and what's more, the car's mine!
    \
    además de as well as, in addition to
    ■ además de gordo es feo as well as being fat, he's ugly
    * * *
    adv.
    also, besides, furthermore, moreover
    * * *
    ADV
    1) (=también) [para añadir otro elemento] also, in addition frm; [para reforzar un comentario] what's more, besides, furthermore frm, moreover frm

    hay, además, pistas de tenis y campos de golf — there are also tennis courts and golf courses, in addition, there are tennis courts and golf courses frm

    y además, me dijo que no me quería — and what's more o and besides, he told me he didn't love me

    estoy cansado y, además, no me apetece — I'm tired, and what's more o besides, I don't feel like it

    quiero decirle, además, que esa no era mi intención — furthermore o moreover I want to tell you that that was not my intention frm

    2)

    • además de — as well as, besides, in addition to frm

    además del alojamiento, necesitamos la comida — as well as o besides somewhere to stay we need food

    además de una fotocopia, se requiere el documento original — as well as o frm in addition to a photocopy, we require the original document

    el examen fue largo, además de difícil — the exam was long as well as difficult

    • además de que — + indic as well as + ger

    además de que estaba cansado, no había comido — as well as being tired he hadn't eaten

    * * *
    1)

    además ¿a mí qué me importa? — anyway, what do I care?

    y es que además, la insultó — on top of everything else he insulted her

    señaló, además, que su objetivo era... — he indicated, furthermore o moreover, that his aim was to... (frml)

    2)

    además de — besides, apart from

    además de eso, está la cuestión del dinero — apart from that there is the question of money

    además de hacerte mal, engorda — besides o apart from o as well as being bad for you, it's also fattening

    además de hacerlos, los diseña — he designs them as well as making them

    * * *
    = additionally, also, aside, Verbo + further, further, furthermore, moreover, to boot, at that, for what it's worth [FWIW], and all, beyond that, withal, plus.
    Ex. Additionally, menu-based information retrieval systems permit the selected option to be indicated on a simple numerical keypad if so designed.
    Ex. This simple observation also goes some of the way towards explaining the variety of tools, methods and systems which are encountered in the organisation knowledge.
    Ex. Cost considerations aside, an informative abstract is to be preferred in most instances.
    Ex. Main classes are divided into subclasses which are further subdivided into form, place, time and subject aspects.
    Ex. Further, no guidance can be expected on alternative terms that are related to the searcher's initial search term.
    Ex. Furthermore, since each systems indexes a separate set of documents, each system will have a different natural indexing language.
    Ex. Moreover, it was stated that only selected elements of subject indexing will be included.
    Ex. Such information will soon be replete with the requisite illustrations and, if need be, with sound explanations to boot.
    Ex. Terry Lugg, on the other hand, is a much less active borrower, though more active than Stephen Hathaway, and takes books from the science collection, the pure sciences at that.
    Ex. For what it's worth, you can greatly extend the range by using an antenna.
    Ex. There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex. Beyond that, a library can create these commons in cyberspace as well as in public buildings = Más aún, la biblioteca puede crear estos espacios públicos comunes en el ciberespacio además de en los edificios públicos.
    Ex. And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
    Ex. All of these (except PREVIOUS and NEXT), plus some additional commands are also available from the Command Menu.
    ----
    * además de = along with, apart from, as well as, besides, coupled with, in addition (to), over and above, plus, quite apart from, aside from, on top of, other than, complete with, not least, beyond, together with, not to mention.
    * además de eso = add to this, beyond that.
    * además de..., hay otros + Nombre = with..., there are + other + Nombre.
    * además del belga = extra-Belgian.
    * además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).
    * Adjetivo + y además + Adjetivo = Adjetivo + if + Adjetivo.
    * referencia "véase además" = see also reference.
    * véase además = see also.
    * y además = then again, and on top of that.
    * y además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).
    * * *
    1)

    además ¿a mí qué me importa? — anyway, what do I care?

    y es que además, la insultó — on top of everything else he insulted her

    señaló, además, que su objetivo era... — he indicated, furthermore o moreover, that his aim was to... (frml)

    2)

    además de — besides, apart from

    además de eso, está la cuestión del dinero — apart from that there is the question of money

    además de hacerte mal, engorda — besides o apart from o as well as being bad for you, it's also fattening

    además de hacerlos, los diseña — he designs them as well as making them

    * * *
    = additionally, also, aside, Verbo + further, further, furthermore, moreover, to boot, at that, for what it's worth [FWIW], and all, beyond that, withal, plus.

    Ex: Additionally, menu-based information retrieval systems permit the selected option to be indicated on a simple numerical keypad if so designed.

    Ex: This simple observation also goes some of the way towards explaining the variety of tools, methods and systems which are encountered in the organisation knowledge.
    Ex: Cost considerations aside, an informative abstract is to be preferred in most instances.
    Ex: Main classes are divided into subclasses which are further subdivided into form, place, time and subject aspects.
    Ex: Further, no guidance can be expected on alternative terms that are related to the searcher's initial search term.
    Ex: Furthermore, since each systems indexes a separate set of documents, each system will have a different natural indexing language.
    Ex: Moreover, it was stated that only selected elements of subject indexing will be included.
    Ex: Such information will soon be replete with the requisite illustrations and, if need be, with sound explanations to boot.
    Ex: Terry Lugg, on the other hand, is a much less active borrower, though more active than Stephen Hathaway, and takes books from the science collection, the pure sciences at that.
    Ex: For what it's worth, you can greatly extend the range by using an antenna.
    Ex: There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex: Beyond that, a library can create these commons in cyberspace as well as in public buildings = Más aún, la biblioteca puede crear estos espacios públicos comunes en el ciberespacio además de en los edificios públicos.
    Ex: And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
    Ex: All of these (except PREVIOUS and NEXT), plus some additional commands are also available from the Command Menu.
    * además de = along with, apart from, as well as, besides, coupled with, in addition (to), over and above, plus, quite apart from, aside from, on top of, other than, complete with, not least, beyond, together with, not to mention.
    * además de eso = add to this, beyond that.
    * además de..., hay otros + Nombre = with..., there are + other + Nombre.
    * además del belga = extra-Belgian.
    * además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).
    * Adjetivo + y además + Adjetivo = Adjetivo + if + Adjetivo.
    * referencia "véase además" = see also reference.
    * véase además = see also.
    * y además = then again, and on top of that.
    * y además otro(s) = still (an)other(s).

    * * *
    A
    estudia y además trabaja she's working as well as studying
    es caro y además no te queda bien it's expensive, and anyway o besides, it doesn't look right on you
    además ¿a mí qué me importa? anyway, what do I care?
    recuerdo, además, que iba vestida de azul I remember, moreover, that she was wearing blue o furthermore, I remember that she was wearing blue
    señaló, además, que su objetivo era … he indicated, furthermore o moreover, that his aim was to … ( frml)
    se casó con ella por el dinero, … y es que además te lo dice he married her for her money, and what's more, he'll tell you so himself
    B
    además de besides, apart from
    además de caro, es feo y demasiado grande not only is it expensive, it's also ugly and too big, besides being expensive, it's also ugly and too big
    además de + INF:
    además de hacerte mal, engorda apart from o as well as o besides being bad for you, it's also fattening
    * * *

     

    además adverbio
    1

    ◊ además habla ruso she speaks Russian as well o too



    ◊ además ¿a mí qué me importa? anyway, what do I care?

    2

    además de hacerte mal, engorda besides o apart from being bad for you, it's also fattening;
    además de hacerlos, los diseña he designs them as well as making them
    además adverbio moreover, furthermore: además, es un engreído, besides, he's arrogant
    además de, as well as: además de ser barata, es preciosa, as well as being cheap, it's also beautiful
    ' además' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    amén
    - añadidura
    - aparte
    - encima
    - junta
    - junto
    - otra
    - otro
    - pequeña
    - pequeño
    - poder
    - sobre
    - también
    - lado
    - más
    - parte
    English:
    addition
    - again
    - also
    - bargain
    - besides
    - bonus
    - both
    - furthermore
    - in
    - moreover
    - over
    - plus
    - still
    - well
    - aside
    - further
    - moonlight
    - more
    - that
    - then
    * * *
    además adv
    moreover, besides;
    [también] also;
    es guapa y además inteligente she's beautiful, and clever too;
    dijo, además, que no pensaba retirarse she also said that she didn't intend to retire;
    canta muy bien y además toca la guitarra not only does she sing very well, she also plays the guitar;
    no sólo es demasiado grande, sino que además te queda mal it's not just that it's too big, it doesn't suit you either;
    además hay que tener en cuenta que… it should, moreover, be remembered that…;
    además de as well as;
    además de simpático es inteligente as well as being nice, he's intelligent;
    además de perder el partido, enfadaron a la afición on top of losing the match they upset their supporters
    * * *
    I adv as well, besides
    II prp
    :
    además de as well as
    * * *
    además adv
    1) : besides, furthermore
    2)
    además de : in addition to, as well as
    * * *
    además adv
    1. (encima) what's more
    y además, ni siquiera es suyo and what's more, it's not even his
    2. (también) also / as well
    nos dieron comida y, además, algo de dinero they gave us some food and some money as well

    Spanish-English dictionary > además

  • 7 biblioteca de referencia

    Ex. A reference library is a library for use on the premises, usually containing documents for reference and providing information with the help of staff.
    * * *

    Ex: A reference library is a library for use on the premises, usually containing documents for reference and providing information with the help of staff.

    Spanish-English dictionary > biblioteca de referencia

  • 8 no existir como tal

    (v.) = there + be + no such thing as, there + be + no such thing as
    Ex. It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.
    Ex. It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.
    * * *
    (v.) = there + be + no such thing as, there + be + no such thing as

    Ex: It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.

    Ex: It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.

    Spanish-English dictionary > no existir como tal

  • 9 carril de adelantamiento

    overtaking lane, fast lane
    * * *
    overtaking lane, fast lane
    * * *
    (adj.) = fast track, fast lane
    Ex. The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'The news librarians: fast lane information professionals' = El artículo se titula "Los documentalistas de los medios de comunicación: profesionales de la información a toda pastilla".
    * * *
    overtaking lane, fast lane
    * * *
    (adj.) = fast track, fast lane

    Ex: The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.

    Ex: The article is entitled 'The news librarians: fast lane information professionals' = El artículo se titula "Los documentalistas de los medios de comunicación: profesionales de la información a toda pastilla".

    * * *
    fast lane, passing lane

    Spanish-English dictionary > carril de adelantamiento

  • 10 pedregoso

    adj.
    stony, gravelled, rocky, rugged.
    * * *
    1 stony, rocky
    * * *
    ADJ stony, rocky
    * * *
    - sa adjetivo stony
    * * *
    = rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].
    Ex. The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.
    * * *
    - sa adjetivo stony
    * * *
    = rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].

    Ex: The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.

    * * *
    stony
    * * *

    pedregoso,-a adjetivo rocky, stony
    ' pedregoso' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    pedregosa
    English:
    stony
    - rocky
    * * *
    pedregoso, -a adj
    stony
    * * *
    adj stony
    * * *
    pedregoso, -sa adj
    : rocky, stony

    Spanish-English dictionary > pedregoso

  • 11 rocoso

    adj.
    rocky, rock-ribbed, full of rocks, made of rocks.
    * * *
    1 rocky, stony
    * * *
    (f. - rocosa)
    adj.
    * * *
    ADJ rocky
    * * *
    - sa adjetivo rocky
    * * *
    = rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.], rockbound.
    Ex. The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.
    Ex. After the conference, excursions have been arranged to the quaint rockbound seacoast towns north of Boston.
    ----
    * Montañas Rocosas, las = Rocky Mountains, the.
    * * *
    - sa adjetivo rocky
    * * *
    = rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.], rockbound.

    Ex: The article 'A fast track over rocky roads: continuing education for reference librarians' argues that for reference librarianship to be successful, it has to be seen as a valuable and convenient commodity to the user.

    Ex: After the conference, excursions have been arranged to the quaint rockbound seacoast towns north of Boston.
    * Montañas Rocosas, las = Rocky Mountains, the.

    * * *
    rocoso -sa
    rocky
    * * *

    rocoso
    ◊ -sa adjetivo

    rocky
    rocoso,-a adjetivo rocky

    ' rocoso' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    rocosa
    English:
    rocky
    * * *
    rocoso, -a adj
    rocky;
    las montañas Rocosas the Rocky Mountains
    * * *
    adj rocky
    * * *
    rocoso, -sa adj
    : rocky
    * * *
    rocoso adj rocky [comp. rockier; superl. rockiest]

    Spanish-English dictionary > rocoso

  • 12 incluido

    adj.
    included, incorporate.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: incluir.
    * * *
    1 (gen) included; (adjunto) enclosed
    * * *
    = and all, including, complete with, inclusive of.
    Ex. There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex. These payments cover the following: tide-over allowances for workers, including redundancy payments, resettlement allowances, and vocational training for those having to change their employment.
    Ex. Such moulds were called double-faced to distinguish them from the ordinary single-faced moulds which continued to be used for making laid paper, complete with bar shadows, for the rest of the eighteenth century.
    Ex. Pagination is inclusive of these sessions.
    ----
    * con todo incluido = with the works!.
    * estar incluido = be embedded.
    * hasta + Nombre + incluido éste = up to and including + Nombre.
    * no estar incluido = be not included.
    * no incluido = unlisted.
    * todo incluido = all-inclusive.
    * * *
    = and all, including, complete with, inclusive of.

    Ex: There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.

    Ex: These payments cover the following: tide-over allowances for workers, including redundancy payments, resettlement allowances, and vocational training for those having to change their employment.
    Ex: Such moulds were called double-faced to distinguish them from the ordinary single-faced moulds which continued to be used for making laid paper, complete with bar shadows, for the rest of the eighteenth century.
    Ex: Pagination is inclusive of these sessions.
    * con todo incluido = with the works!.
    * estar incluido = be embedded.
    * hasta + Nombre + incluido éste = up to and including + Nombre.
    * no estar incluido = be not included.
    * no incluido = unlisted.
    * todo incluido = all-inclusive.

    * * *

    Del verbo incluir: ( conjugate incluir)

    incluido es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    incluido    
    incluir
    incluir ( conjugate incluir) verbo transitivo
    1 ( comprender)
    a) ‹impuestos/gastos› to include;

    ◊ $500 todo incluido $500 all inclusive o all in

    b) ‹tema/sección› to include, contain

    2 (poner, agregar)


    incluido,-a adjetivo
    1 (después del sustantivo) included
    (antes del sustantivo) including: iremos todos, incluido tú, we shall all go, including you
    IVA incluido, including VAT o VAT included
    servicio no incluido, service not included
    2 (en un sobre, un informe) enclosed
    incluir verbo transitivo
    1 to include: inclúyelo en la lista, include him on the list
    2 (contener) to contain, comprise
    3 (adjuntar) to enclose
    ' incluido' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    entrar
    - entre
    - incluida
    - inclusive
    - contar
    - incluir
    - venir
    English:
    all-in
    - listing
    - schedule
    - include
    * * *
    incluido, -a adj
    [franqueo, servicio] included;
    IVA incluido inclusive of VAT;
    hasta el 31 de diciembre incluido up to and including 31 December
    * * *
    prp inclusive
    * * *
    incluido adj including

    Spanish-English dictionary > incluido

  • 13 causa perdida

    f.
    lost cause.
    * * *
    (n.) = lost cause, losing battle
    Ex. The article 'Training without education: a lost cause' argues that all library staff should be educated in the use of computers for reference work.
    Ex. This can seem like a losing battle with the librarian gaining nothing for his or her trouble except a reputation for being a 'Nazi'.
    * * *
    (n.) = lost cause, losing battle

    Ex: The article 'Training without education: a lost cause' argues that all library staff should be educated in the use of computers for reference work.

    Ex: This can seem like a losing battle with the librarian gaining nothing for his or her trouble except a reputation for being a 'Nazi'.

    Spanish-English dictionary > causa perdida

  • 14 demasiado cualificado

    (adj.) = overqualified
    Ex. It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.
    * * *
    (adj.) = overqualified

    Ex: It makes good sense to hire the person most qualified for a job, and there is no such thing as being 'overqualified' for reference work.

    Spanish-English dictionary > demasiado cualificado

  • 15 error craso

    m.
    crass error, basic error, bad mistake, gross error.
    * * *
    (n.) = gross mistake, crass mistake, crass error, blunder, monumental mistake, monumental error
    Ex. Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex. We rely on the collective knowledge of our fans to help us catch our crass mistakes.
    Ex. And, since it is based on a series of crass errors, we can well do without it.
    Ex. There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex. We apologise for this apparent error of judgement but promise to keep you informed of any other similar monumental mistakes.
    Ex. Iraq and its future will be testimony to one of the most monumental errors in judgement the American and British people have ever made.
    * * *
    (n.) = gross mistake, crass mistake, crass error, blunder, monumental mistake, monumental error

    Ex: Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.

    Ex: We rely on the collective knowledge of our fans to help us catch our crass mistakes.
    Ex: And, since it is based on a series of crass errors, we can well do without it.
    Ex: There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex: We apologise for this apparent error of judgement but promise to keep you informed of any other similar monumental mistakes.
    Ex: Iraq and its future will be testimony to one of the most monumental errors in judgement the American and British people have ever made.

    Spanish-English dictionary > error craso

  • 16 error garrafal

    m.
    blunder, big mistake, goofup, bloomer.
    * * *
    (n.) = blunder, cock-up, crass mistake, crass error, gross mistake, monumental mistake, monumental error, clanger
    Ex. There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex. The repatriation of the emigres was a tragic oversight rather than a war crime, a cock-up rather than a conspiracy.
    Ex. We rely on the collective knowledge of our fans to help us catch our crass mistakes.
    Ex. And, since it is based on a series of crass errors, we can well do without it.
    Ex. Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex. We apologise for this apparent error of judgement but promise to keep you informed of any other similar monumental mistakes.
    Ex. Iraq and its future will be testimony to one of the most monumental errors in judgement the American and British people have ever made.
    Ex. Whilst this might work in the short term, this strategy is to be avoided even if the clanger isn't entirely your fault.
    * * *
    (n.) = blunder, cock-up, crass mistake, crass error, gross mistake, monumental mistake, monumental error, clanger

    Ex: There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.

    Ex: The repatriation of the emigres was a tragic oversight rather than a war crime, a cock-up rather than a conspiracy.
    Ex: We rely on the collective knowledge of our fans to help us catch our crass mistakes.
    Ex: And, since it is based on a series of crass errors, we can well do without it.
    Ex: Unless we are clear about the answers, we are likely to make a number of gross mistakes in trying to bring children and books together in a tensile and lasting connection.
    Ex: We apologise for this apparent error of judgement but promise to keep you informed of any other similar monumental mistakes.
    Ex: Iraq and its future will be testimony to one of the most monumental errors in judgement the American and British people have ever made.
    Ex: Whilst this might work in the short term, this strategy is to be avoided even if the clanger isn't entirely your fault.

    Spanish-English dictionary > error garrafal

  • 17 metedura de pata

    familiar faux pas, blunder, booboo
    * * *
    femenino (esp Esp fam) blunder, gaffe
    * * *
    (n.) = blunder, boner, goof, blooper, gaff, faux pas, clanger, slip-up
    Ex. There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.
    Ex. Inferencing skills can be learned as students clarify contextual meanings of ambiguous statements, mispronunciations, and boners that may be found in newspaper headlines, texts, and conversations.
    Ex. The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.
    Ex. Throughout the year we collect bloopers, funny things that happen while we are producing the program.
    Ex. If I had googled him when we were courting, I would not have made the embarrassing gaff of bragging about my publications.
    Ex. The biggest faux pas according to snobs who take such things seriously is calling a sofa a couch or a setee.
    Ex. Whilst this might work in the short term, this strategy is to be avoided even if the clanger isn't entirely your fault.
    Ex. Minor slip-ups are things like - your fly is undone while giving a presentation, you accidentally let out an audible burp at a work luncheon, wardrobe malfunctions, you pass gas.
    * * *
    femenino (esp Esp fam) blunder, gaffe
    * * *
    (n.) = blunder, boner, goof, blooper, gaff, faux pas, clanger, slip-up

    Ex: There is no better way for reference librarians to see how their efforts are perceived by library users than to see themselves in action -- blunders and all.

    Ex: Inferencing skills can be learned as students clarify contextual meanings of ambiguous statements, mispronunciations, and boners that may be found in newspaper headlines, texts, and conversations.
    Ex: The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.
    Ex: Throughout the year we collect bloopers, funny things that happen while we are producing the program.
    Ex: If I had googled him when we were courting, I would not have made the embarrassing gaff of bragging about my publications.
    Ex: The biggest faux pas according to snobs who take such things seriously is calling a sofa a couch or a setee.
    Ex: Whilst this might work in the short term, this strategy is to be avoided even if the clanger isn't entirely your fault.
    Ex: Minor slip-ups are things like - your fly is undone while giving a presentation, you accidentally let out an audible burp at a work luncheon, wardrobe malfunctions, you pass gas.

    * * *
    ( fam)
    blunder, gaffe
    es famoso por sus metedura de patas de metedura de pata he's well-known for putting his foot in it, he's renowned for making blunders o gaffes
    * * *

    Del verbo dar: ( conjugate dar)

    dé es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

    metedura de pata sustantivo femenino (esp Esp fam) blunder, gaffe
    ' metedura de pata' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    impresionante
    - metedura
    - molesta
    - molesto
    - patinazo
    - resbalón
    - plancha
    English:
    blunder
    - boo-boo
    - boob
    - goof
    - slip-up

    Spanish-English dictionary > metedura de pata

  • 18 modelo a imitar

    (n.) = role modelling, role model
    Ex. When adults are nonreaders, the role modeling for the enjoyment of reading as an intellectual and recreational activity is missing.
    Ex. In either case, library managers should recognise their own part in being role models for reference staffs.
    * * *
    (n.) = role modelling, role model

    Ex: When adults are nonreaders, the role modeling for the enjoyment of reading as an intellectual and recreational activity is missing.

    Ex: In either case, library managers should recognise their own part in being role models for reference staffs.

    Spanish-English dictionary > modelo a imitar

  • 19 quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta

    Ex. In the context of being stranded upon a desert island, identifies 10 themes for reference works and selects a representative title for each theme.
    * * *

    Ex: In the context of being stranded upon a desert island, identifies 10 themes for reference works and selects a representative title for each theme.

    Spanish-English dictionary > quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta

  • 20 agobiado de trabajo

    = up to + Posesivo + eyeballs in work
    Ex. Around this time of year, professors are up to their eyeballs in work and. are likely handling lots of requests for reference letters.
    * * *
    = up to + Posesivo + eyeballs in work

    Ex: Around this time of year, professors are up to their eyeballs in work and. are likely handling lots of requests for reference letters.

    Spanish-English dictionary > agobiado de trabajo

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