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1 casa fuerte
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2 fortaleza
f.1 strength (fuerza) (física).2 fortress (recinto).3 Fortaleza.* * *1 (vigor) strength, vigour (US vigor)2 (de espíritu) fortitude3 (recinto fortificado) fortress, stronghold* * *noun f.1) fortress2) strength* * *SF1) (Mil) fortress, stronghold2) (=fuerza) strength, toughness; [moral] fortitude, strength (of spirit)* * *2) (Mil) fortress* * *2) (Mil) fortress* * *fortaleza11 = fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex: It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.
fortaleza22 = fortitude, strength.Ex: Coping with the disruptive person requires additional fortitude and even special knowledge and skill.
Ex: The strength of the acetone rinsing on the strength of the paper is investigated, and its efficiency in removing NM2P is also examined using gas liquid chromatography.* * *A1 (física) strength2 (moral) fortitude, strength of spiritB ( Mil) fortress* * *
fortaleza sustantivo femenino
1 ( física) strength;
( moral) fortitude, strength of spirit
2 (Mil) fortress
fortaleza sustantivo femenino
1 strength
(de carácter) fortitude
la fortaleza del dólar, the strength of the dollar
2 (construcción amurallada) fortress, stronghold
' fortaleza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcázar
- foso
- reanimarse
- santuario
- tronera
- vigor
- apoderarse
- entereza
- impenetrable
- indefenso
- tomar
English:
fort
- fortitude
- fortress
- invade
- strength
- stronghold
- strong
* * *fortaleza nf1. [fuerza] [física] strength;[moral, mental] strength, fortitude;tiene mucha fortaleza en los brazos he has really strong arms2. [recinto] fortress* * *f1 strength of character2 MIL fortress* * *fortaleza nf1) : fortress2) fuerza: strength3) : resolution, fortitude* * *1. (fuerza física) strength -
3 alcázar
m.royal palace, fortress, castle, palace.* * *1 (fortaleza) fortress, citadel2 (palacio) palace, castle* * *SM (Mil) fortress, citadel; (=palacio) royal palace; (Náut) quarter-deck* * *b) (Náut) quarterdeck* * *= citadel, palace, castle, fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex. The article 'A citadel under siege' identifies the tasks which the library administrator must undertake and complete if his library collection is to successfully withstand the attack of the Censor.Ex. The article 'The public library - paperback palace or poorhouse?' discusses the factors which have caused South African public libraries to review their paperback purchasing policies.Ex. Certain categories of heading are not included; these include persons, family names, corporate bodies, structures such as castles, ships, religious bodies, mythological characters, etc.Ex. It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *b) (Náut) quarterdeck* * *= citadel, palace, castle, fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex: The article 'A citadel under siege' identifies the tasks which the library administrator must undertake and complete if his library collection is to successfully withstand the attack of the Censor.
Ex: The article 'The public library - paperback palace or poorhouse?' discusses the factors which have caused South African public libraries to review their paperback purchasing policies.Ex: Certain categories of heading are not included; these include persons, family names, corporate bodies, structures such as castles, ships, religious bodies, mythological characters, etc.Ex: It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *1 (fortaleza) fortress; (palacio) palace2 ( Náut) quarterdeck* * *
alcázar sustantivo masculino ( fortaleza) fortress;
( palacio) palace
alcázar sustantivo masculino
1 (fortaleza) fortress, citadel
2 (castillo) castle, palace
* * *alcázar nm1. [fortaleza] fortress2. Náut quarterdeck* * *m fortress* * *alcázar nm: fortress, castle -
4 ciudadela
f.citadel, fortress.* * *1 citadel, fortress* * *SF1) (Mil) citadel, fortress2) LAm (=casa pobre) tenement block* * *1) ( fortificación) citadel, fortress2) (Col) ( de viviendas) residential complex* * *= citadel, fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex. The article 'A citadel under siege' identifies the tasks which the library administrator must undertake and complete if his library collection is to successfully withstand the attack of the Censor.Ex. It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *1) ( fortificación) citadel, fortress2) (Col) ( de viviendas) residential complex* * *= citadel, fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex: The article 'A citadel under siege' identifies the tasks which the library administrator must undertake and complete if his library collection is to successfully withstand the attack of the Censor.
Ex: It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *A (fortificación) citadel, fortress* * *ciudadela nf1. [fortificación] citadel, fortress2. Náut bridge* * *f citadel* * *ciudadela nf: citadel, fortress -
5 pucará
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6 cuidar de la retaguardia
(v.) = hold + the fort, hold + the fortressEx. The article 'Leading the charge or holding the fort?' looks at the future role of librarians in the provision of online services.Ex. They lost mobility by being pinned down to hold the fortress.* * *(v.) = hold + the fort, hold + the fortressEx: The article 'Leading the charge or holding the fort?' looks at the future role of librarians in the provision of online services.
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7 defender el fuerte
(v.) = hold + the fortressEx. They lost mobility by being pinned down to hold the fortress.* * *(v.) = hold + the fortressEx: They lost mobility by being pinned down to hold the fortress.
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8 hacerse cargo de Algo
(v.) = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre), hold + the fort, hold + the fortressEx. Library and information professionals need to take on board the recommendations of Roach and Morrison, translating them into policies and strategies to be acted upon.Ex. The article 'Leading the charge or holding the fort?' looks at the future role of librarians in the provision of online services.Ex. They lost mobility by being pinned down to hold the fortress.* * *(v.) = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre), hold + the fort, hold + the fortressEx: Library and information professionals need to take on board the recommendations of Roach and Morrison, translating them into policies and strategies to be acted upon.
Ex: The article 'Leading the charge or holding the fort?' looks at the future role of librarians in the provision of online services.Ex: They lost mobility by being pinned down to hold the fortress. -
9 baluarte
m.1 bulwark.2 bastion, stronghold (figurative).* * *1 (fortificación) bastion2 figurado bastion, stronghold* * *SM bastion* * *masculino (Arquit, Mil) bastion* * *= bulwark, stronghold, pillar, bastion, redoubt.Ex. Thus our freedom has prompted many to think of libraries as 'a great instrument and bulwark of democracy'.Ex. The library is an important ideological and cultural stronghold.Ex. The essential pillars of man's thinking and knowing are the basic concepts which structure all his knowledge.Ex. As the number of outlets for information are reduced libraries may see themselves as the last bastion of true democracy.Ex. Privatization and liberalization have attacked the redoubts of workplace unionism.* * *masculino (Arquit, Mil) bastion* * *= bulwark, stronghold, pillar, bastion, redoubt.Ex: Thus our freedom has prompted many to think of libraries as 'a great instrument and bulwark of democracy'.
Ex: The library is an important ideological and cultural stronghold.Ex: The essential pillars of man's thinking and knowing are the basic concepts which structure all his knowledge.Ex: As the number of outlets for information are reduced libraries may see themselves as the last bastion of true democracy.Ex: Privatization and liberalization have attacked the redoubts of workplace unionism.* * *el último baluarte español en América the last Spanish stronghold in Americaun baluarte inexpugnable an impregnable fortress2(de una organización): un baluarte de los valores tradicionales a bastion of traditional valuesperdieron algunos baluartes como Magdalena y Santander they lost some of their traditional strongholds like Magdalena and Santanderes uno de los baluartes del equipo/del partido he's one of the mainstays of the team/one of the party stalwarts* * *
baluarte sustantivo masculino
bastion
' baluarte' also found in these entries:
English:
bulwark
- stronghold
- bastion
- strong
* * *baluarte nm1. [fortificación] bulwark2. [bastión] bastion, stronghold;es uno de los principales baluartes del sindicalismo en el país it is one of the main trade union strongholds in the country;el portero volvió a ser el baluarte del equipo the goalkeeper was once again the mainstay of the team* * *m1 MIL stronghold2 persona pillar, stalwart* * *baluarte nmbastión: bulwark, bastion -
10 agasajar de
(v.) = crown withEx. It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *(v.) = crown withEx: It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.
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11 arrasar completamente
(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx. The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.* * *(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx: The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.
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12 cascada
f.waterfall.en cascada one after anotherpast part.past participle of spanish verb: cascar.* * *1 cascade, waterfall* * *SF waterfall, cascade* * *femenino (Geog) waterfall, cascade* * *= waterfall, fall.Ex. It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.Ex. Vast lakes, awesome falls and runnable rapids make a trip along this river dazzling and challenging.----* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.* plantilla en cascada = cascading style sheet.* * *femenino (Geog) waterfall, cascade* * *= waterfall, fall.Ex: It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.
Ex: Vast lakes, awesome falls and runnable rapids make a trip along this river dazzling and challenging.* caer en forma de cascada = cascade.* plantilla en cascada = cascading style sheet.* * *1 ( Geog) waterfall, cascade2(abundancia): una cascada de malas noticias a deluge of bad newshubo una cascada de aplausos there was thunderous applauseel vestido llevaba una cascada de volantes de seda the dress cascaded with silk flounces* * *
cascada sustantivo femenino (Geog) waterfall, cascade
cascado,-a adjetivo figurado
1 (achacoso) worn-out, aged: el abuelito está un poco cascado, your grannie's worn out
2 (voz) harsh, hoarse
3 (estropeado) clapped-out: tenemos un coche un poco cascado, we've got an old banger
cascada sustantivo femenino waterfall, cascade
' cascada' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estruendo
English:
cascade
- fall
- water
* * *cascada nf1. [de agua] waterfalluna cascada de imágenes a riot of images;en cascada one after another* * *f waterfall; figflood, avalanche* * *cascada nfcatarata, salto: waterfall, cascade* * *cascada n waterfall -
13 catarata
f.1 waterfall.las cataratas del Iguazú the Iguaçu Fallslas cataratas del Niágara Niagara Falls2 cataract (medicine).* * *1 waterfall2 MEDICINA cataract\operar de cataratas MEDICINA to perform a cataract operation onlas cataratas del Niágara the Niagara Falls* * *noun f.1) waterfall2) cataract* * *SF1) (Geog) waterfall, cataract2) (Med) cataract* * *1) (Geog) waterfall2) (Med) cataract* * *= waterfall, fall.Ex. It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.Ex. Vast lakes, awesome falls and runnable rapids make a trip along this river dazzling and challenging.----* cataratas = cataracts.* Cataratas del Niágara = Niagara Falls.* * *1) (Geog) waterfall2) (Med) cataract* * *= waterfall, fall.Ex: It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.
Ex: Vast lakes, awesome falls and runnable rapids make a trip along this river dazzling and challenging.* cataratas = cataracts.* Cataratas del Niágara = Niagara Falls.* * *A ( Geog) waterfalllas cataratas del Iguazú/del Niágara Iguaçú/Niagara FallsB ( Med) cataract* * *
catarata sustantivo femeninoa) (Geog) waterfall;
b) (Med) cataract
catarata sustantivo femenino
1 Geography waterfall
2 Med cataract
' catarata' also found in these entries:
English:
cataract
- waterfall
- fall
- water
* * *catarata nf1. [de agua] waterfalllas cataratas del Iguazú the Iguaçú Falls;las cataratas del Niágara Niagara Falls2. Med cataract;le van a operar de cataratas he's going to have a cataract operation* * *f1 GEOG waterfall2 MED cataract* * *catarata nf1) cascada, salto: waterfall2) : cataract* * * -
14 coronar con
(v.) = crown withEx. It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.* * *(v.) = crown withEx: It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress.
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15 cuidar
v.1 to look after (enfermo, niño, casa).Ella cuida a los chicos She looks after the kids.2 to take care of, to assist, to look after, to keep after.Ricardo cuida a sus padres Richard takes care of his parents.3 to keep watch over, to watch.El guarda cuida la casa The guard keeps watch over the house.4 to make an effort to, to take care to.Cuidamos mantener un buen servicio We take care to maintain a good service.* * *1 to look after, take care of, care for1 to take care of oneself, look after oneself■ ¡cuídate mucho! take good care of yourself!\cuidar(se) de que to make sure thatcuidar los detalles to pay attention to detailscuidar una herida to dress a woundcuidarse de (preocuparse) to worry about, mind* * *verb1) to take care of, look after2) pay attention to, watch* * *1. VT1) (=atender) [+ familia, jardín, edificio] to look after, take care of; [+ rebaño] to tendlas personas que deciden quedarse en casa y cuidar a sus hijos — people who decide to stay at home and look after their children
2) (=preocuparse por) [+ muebles, propiedades, entorno, salud] to look after, take care ofno cuidan nada la casa — they don't look after the house at all, they don't take any care of the house
3) (=poner atención en) [+ detalles, ortografía] to pay attention to, take care overen ese restaurante cuidan mucho los detalles — they pay great attention to detail o take great care over the details in that restaurant
el director cuidó al máximo la puesta en escena de la obra — the director took the greatest care over the production of the play
2. VI1)• cuidar de — to look after, take care of
¿quién cuidará de ti? — who will look after you?, who will take care of you?
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cuidar de hacer algo — to take care to do sthsiempre cuidaba de mantener el termo lleno de agua caliente — he always took care to keep the thermos full of hot water
2)• cuidar con — † to be careful of
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <juguetes/plantas/casa> to look after; < niño> to look after, take care of; < enfermo> to care for, look aftertienes que cuidar ese catarro/la salud — you should look after that cold/your health
b) <estilo/apariencia> to take care over2.cuidar vicuidar de algo/alguien — to take care of something/somebody
3.cuidar DE QUE + SUBJ: cuidarré de que no les falte nada — I'll make sure they have everything they need
cuidarse v prona) (refl) to take care of oneself, look after oneselfb) ( procurar no)cuidarse de + inf: se cuidó mucho or muy bien de (no) volver por ahí he took good care not to o he made very sure he didn't go back there; cuídate mucho de desobedecerme — you'd better do as I tell you
c) ( asegurarse)cuidar se DE + INF: se cuidó bien de cerrar las ventanas — she made sure she shut the windows
* * *= nurture, take + care of, tend, lubricate, nurse, give + care, groom.Ex. Studying the leisure reading preferences of teens can help library media specialists develop collections and programs that nurture a lifelong love of reading.Ex. The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.Ex. The flow of production dependent upon rows of clattering machines tended by tired children.Ex. The development of ABN has been lubricated by goodwill on the part of the parties involved.Ex. The author also evokes the story of the wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus in order to suggest the barbarity of Renaissance Rome.Ex. The traditional image of nurses, mostly women, in starched uniforms and white caps, giving care at the bedside in the hospital is out of date.Ex. Never has there been a greater interest in grooming pubic hair than there is today.----* cuidar a Alguien hasta su recuperación = nurse + Nombre + back to health.* cuidar de = look after, care (about/for), watch out for.* cuidar de la retaguardia = hold + the fort, hold + the fortress.* cuidar del rebaño = tend + flock.* cuidar ovejas = herd + sheep.* cuidar rebaños = herding.* cuidarse de = beware (of/that).* familiar que cuida de los mayores = kinkeeper.* persona que se cuida la línea = weight watcher.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <juguetes/plantas/casa> to look after; < niño> to look after, take care of; < enfermo> to care for, look aftertienes que cuidar ese catarro/la salud — you should look after that cold/your health
b) <estilo/apariencia> to take care over2.cuidar vicuidar de algo/alguien — to take care of something/somebody
3.cuidar DE QUE + SUBJ: cuidarré de que no les falte nada — I'll make sure they have everything they need
cuidarse v prona) (refl) to take care of oneself, look after oneselfb) ( procurar no)cuidarse de + inf: se cuidó mucho or muy bien de (no) volver por ahí he took good care not to o he made very sure he didn't go back there; cuídate mucho de desobedecerme — you'd better do as I tell you
c) ( asegurarse)cuidar se DE + INF: se cuidó bien de cerrar las ventanas — she made sure she shut the windows
* * *= nurture, take + care of, tend, lubricate, nurse, give + care, groom.Ex: Studying the leisure reading preferences of teens can help library media specialists develop collections and programs that nurture a lifelong love of reading.
Ex: The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.Ex: The flow of production dependent upon rows of clattering machines tended by tired children.Ex: The development of ABN has been lubricated by goodwill on the part of the parties involved.Ex: The author also evokes the story of the wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus in order to suggest the barbarity of Renaissance Rome.Ex: The traditional image of nurses, mostly women, in starched uniforms and white caps, giving care at the bedside in the hospital is out of date.Ex: Never has there been a greater interest in grooming pubic hair than there is today.* cuidar a Alguien hasta su recuperación = nurse + Nombre + back to health.* cuidar de = look after, care (about/for), watch out for.* cuidar de la retaguardia = hold + the fort, hold + the fortress.* cuidar del rebaño = tend + flock.* cuidar ovejas = herd + sheep.* cuidar rebaños = herding.* cuidarse de = beware (of/that).* familiar que cuida de los mayores = kinkeeper.* persona que se cuida la línea = weight watcher.* * *cuidar [A1 ]vt1 ‹juguetes/libros› to look after, take care of; ‹casa/plantas› to look after; ‹niño› to look after, take care of; ‹enfermo› to care forseñora, le cuido el coche I'll take care of your car, Madamuna señora les cuida a los niños a woman takes care of o looks after the children for themcuida a su padre enfermo he cares for o looks after his sick fatherno sabe cuidar el dinero he's no good at looking after his moneyhay que cuidar la salud you must look after your healthcuídame la leche un momentito would you keep an eye on the milk for a moment?tienes que cuidar ese catarro you should look after that cold2 ‹estilo/detalles› to take care overdebes cuidar la ortografía you must take care over your spellingcuida mucho todos los detalles she goes to a great deal of trouble over every little detail, she pays great attention to detailcuida mucho su apariencia she takes great care over her appearance■ cuidarvicuidar DE algo/algn to take care OF sth/sbcuidaré de él como si fuera mío I'll take care of it o look after it as if it were my ownsabe cuidar de sí misma she knows how to take care of herselfcuidar DE QUE + SUBJ:cuida de que no les falte nada make sure they have everything they needcuidaré de que todo marche bien I'll make sure everything goes smoothly■ cuidarse1 ( refl) to take care of oneself, look after oneself¡cuídate! take care!, look after yourself!no se cuidan bien they don't take care of o look after themselves properly¡tú sí que sabes cuidarte! you certainly know how to look after yourself!, you don't live badly, do you?dejó de cuidarse she let herself go2 (procurar no) cuidarse DE + INF:se cuidan mucho de enfrentarse directamente they are very careful not to clash head-onse cuidó mucho or muy bien de (no) volver por ahí he took good care not to o he made very sure he didn't go back therecuídate mucho de andar diciendo cosas de mí you'd better not go round saying things about me* * *
cuidar ( conjugate cuidar) verbo transitivo
‹ niño› to look after, take care of;
‹ enfermo› to care for, look after
verbo intransitivo cuidar de algo/algn to take care of sth/sb;
cuidarse verbo pronominal ( refl) to take care of oneself, look after oneself;
¡cuídate! take care!;
se cuidó bien de no volver por ahí he made very sure he didn't go back there;
cuídate de decir algo que te comprometa take care not to say something which might compromise you
cuidar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo (vigilar, atender) to care for, look after: cuida tu ortografía, mind your spelling cuida de que tu hermano vaya pronto a la cama, make sure that your brother goes to bed soon
' cuidar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fregado
- mirar
- tratar
- velar
- criar
- cuidado
- enfermo
- línea
- vigilar
English:
attend
- attend to
- baby-sit
- care
- care for
- grouse
- house-sit
- look after
- mind
- mother
- notion
- nurse
- tend
- watch
- baby
- eye
- look
- minister
- nurture
- scrimp
* * *♦ vt1. [niño, animal, casa] to look after;[enfermo] to look after, to care for; [plantas] to look after, to tend2. [aspecto] to take care over;[ropa] to take care of, to look after;si no cuidas esos zapatos no te durarán if you don't look after those shoes they won't last;cuida mucho su aspecto físico he takes a lot of care over his appearance3. [detalles] to pay attention to;tienes que cuidar más la ortografía you must pay more attention to o take more care over your spelling♦ vicuidar de to look after;cuida de que no lo haga make sure she doesn't do it;cuida de que no se caiga (be) careful he doesn't fall* * *I v/t look after, take care ofII v/i:cuidar de look after, take care of* * *cuidar vt1) : to take care of, to look after2) : to pay attention tocuidar vi1)cuidar de : to look after2)cuidar de que : to make sure that* * *cuidar vb to look after -
16 defender
v.1 to defend.defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interestsdefendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound argumentsElsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).* * *1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?\defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case* * *verb* * *1.VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defendel Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions
defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.----* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.
Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *defender [E8 ]vt1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defendsiempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sisterdefender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sbla defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defenddefender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sbme defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)* * *
defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick
* * *♦ vt1. [país, ideas] to defend;[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;Depdefender el título to defend the title;defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail2. [reo, acusado] to defend♦ viDep to mark;defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;defender en zona to use a zone defence* * *I v/t1 defend (de against)2 en fútbol mark* * *defender {56} vt: to defend, to protect* * *defender vb1. (en general) to defend2. (proteger) to protect -
17 demoler completamente
(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx. The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.* * *(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx: The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.
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18 derribar completamente
(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx. The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.* * *(v.) = raze + Nombre + to the groundEx: The town, small though it was, was an Athenian fortress, so the Spartans were eager to raze it to the ground.
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19 fortaleza1
1 = fortress.Nota: Plural fortresses.Ex. It is a small town of unfailing charm, surrounded by fantastic mountains crowned with the picturesque ruins of a medieval fortress. -
20 impracticable
adj.1 impracticable (irrealizable).2 impassable (intransitable).* * *► adjetivo1 (irrealizable) unfeasible2 (camino etc) impassable3 (puerta, ventana) which doesn't open or shut* * *ADJ1) (=irrealizable) impracticable, unworkable2) [carretera] impassable* * *a) <operación/proyecto> impracticable, unfeasibleb) <camino/pista> impassable* * *= impracticable, unworkable, unrunnable, unplayable.Ex. A local group, initially, felt there was a need in the community for a library, but financially this was deemed impracticable.Ex. The present situation is completely unworkable and of benefit neither to copyright owners nor to users.Ex. It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.Ex. While the rain poured down, the course never became unplayable because of unseasonably dry weather over the winter in San Diego.* * *a) <operación/proyecto> impracticable, unfeasibleb) <camino/pista> impassable* * *= impracticable, unworkable, unrunnable, unplayable.Ex: A local group, initially, felt there was a need in the community for a library, but financially this was deemed impracticable.
Ex: The present situation is completely unworkable and of benefit neither to copyright owners nor to users.Ex: It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage white-water and unrunnable rapids.Ex: While the rain poured down, the course never became unplayable because of unseasonably dry weather over the winter in San Diego.* * *1 ‹operación/proyecto› impracticable, unfeasible2 ‹camino/pista› impassable* * *
impracticable adjetivo
1 (una medida, un proyecto) impracticable, unworkable: tu idea es brillante, pero impracticable, your idea is brilliant but impracticable
2 (una carretera) impassable
' impracticable' also found in these entries:
English:
impracticable
- unworkable
* * *impracticable adj1. [irrealizable] impracticable2. [intransitable] impassable* * *adj impracticable* * *impracticable adj: impracticable
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