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21 sutil
adj.subtle.Una insinuación sutil A subtle insinuation...* * *► adjetivo1 (delgado) thin, fine3 (brisa) gentle4 figurado subtle* * *adj.1) subtle2) fine* * *ADJ1) [diferencia] subtle2) (=perspicaz) [inteligencia, persona] sharp, keen; [comentario] subtle3) (=delicado) [hilo, hebra] fine; [tela] delicate, thin, light; [atmósfera] thin; [olor] subtle, delicate; [brisa] gentle* * *a) < diferencia> subtle, fine; < ironía> subtle; <mente/inteligencia> keen, sharpb) <gasa/velo> fine; < fragancia> subtle, delicate* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], subtle [subtler -comp., subtlest -sup.], tenuous, lightweight [light-weight], lissom(e), thinly disguised.Ex. A longer abstract can help in the finer points of selection, but will take longer to write and also longer to scan.Ex. Not so clear, however, is the subtle reinforcement of the majority assumptions provided by such subdivisions as CIVILIZATION OF under the names of indigenous American and African peoples.Ex. We have another possibility that is exciting, though still tenuous.Ex. David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.Ex. She is not just lissome and beautiful, but also cultured, artful, expressive, and energetic.Ex. Much of what passes for bibliotherapy is thinly disguised preaching aimed at teaching children to behave the way adults want them to.----* de manera sutil = subtly.* demasiado sutil = hair-splitting [hairsplitting].* * *a) < diferencia> subtle, fine; < ironía> subtle; <mente/inteligencia> keen, sharpb) <gasa/velo> fine; < fragancia> subtle, delicate* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], subtle [subtler -comp., subtlest -sup.], tenuous, lightweight [light-weight], lissom(e), thinly disguised.Ex: A longer abstract can help in the finer points of selection, but will take longer to write and also longer to scan.
Ex: Not so clear, however, is the subtle reinforcement of the majority assumptions provided by such subdivisions as CIVILIZATION OF under the names of indigenous American and African peoples.Ex: We have another possibility that is exciting, though still tenuous.Ex: David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.Ex: She is not just lissome and beautiful, but also cultured, artful, expressive, and energetic.Ex: Much of what passes for bibliotherapy is thinly disguised preaching aimed at teaching children to behave the way adults want them to.* de manera sutil = subtly.* demasiado sutil = hair-splitting [hairsplitting].* * *1 ‹diferencia› subtle, fine; ‹ironía› subtle; ‹mente/inteligencia› keen, sharp2 ‹gasa/velo› fine; ‹fragancia› subtle, delicate* * *
sutil adjetivo
‹ ironía› subtle;
‹mente/inteligencia› keen, sharp
‹ fragancia› subtle, delicate
sutil adjetivo
1 (insinuación, argumento, diferencia) subtle
(inteligencia) sharp
una sutil observación, a subtle remark
2 (un tejido) thin, fine
3 (una fragancia) delicate, subtle
' sutil' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diplomática
- diplomático
- fina
- fino
English:
delicate
- fine
- subtle
- dreamy
- heavy
- way
* * *sutil adj1. [crítica, inteligencia] subtle2. [delicado] [velo, tejido] delicate, thin;[brisa] gentle; [hilo, línea] fine* * *adj figsubtle* * *sutil adj1) : delicate, thin, fine2) : subtle* * *sutil adj subtle -
22 ternura
f.tenderness.* * *1 tenderness, gentleness* * *SF1) (=sentimiento) tenderness; (=cariño) affection, fondnessmiró a los niños con ternura — she looked fondly o tenderly at the children
2) * (=palabra) endearment* * *femenino tendernessme trata con mucha ternura — he's very kind to o gentle with me
* * *= tenderness.Ex. In addition to its weirdness, vitriol, and zaniness, the volume is characterized by solid good sense with an undertone of genuinely elegiac tenderness.* * *femenino tendernessme trata con mucha ternura — he's very kind to o gentle with me
* * *= tenderness.Ex: In addition to its weirdness, vitriol, and zaniness, the volume is characterized by solid good sense with an undertone of genuinely elegiac tenderness.
* * *tendernessla ternura de sus palabras the tenderness of her wordsme trata con mucha ternura he's very kind to o gentle with mesentía ternura por ella he felt very tender o he felt great tenderness toward(s) her* * *
ternura sustantivo femenino
tenderness;
ternura sustantivo femenino tenderness
' ternura' also found in these entries:
English:
tenderness
- tenderly
* * *ternura nftenderness;con ternura tenderly;sentir ternura por algo/alguien to feel tenderness towards sth/sb* * *f tenderness* * *ternura nf: tenderness* * *ternura n tenderness -
23 a la anochecida
Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.
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24 a la caída de la noche
= at nightfall, at twilightEx. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex. The play 'A Song at Twilight' tells the story of an embittered, closeted, world-famous writer who is faced with his murky past in the shape of his early mistress.* * *= at nightfall, at twilightEx: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.
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25 al anochecer
adv.at nightfall, at night, at dark, at dusk.* * *at nightfall, at dusk* * *= at twilight, at nightfallEx. The play 'A Song at Twilight' tells the story of an embittered, closeted, world-famous writer who is faced with his murky past in the shape of his early mistress.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *= at twilight, at nightfallEx: The play 'A Song at Twilight' tells the story of an embittered, closeted, world-famous writer who is faced with his murky past in the shape of his early mistress.
Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep. -
26 al caer la noche
at nightfall* * *Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.
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27 anclar
v.1 to (drop) anchor.2 to anchor, to moor, to secure.3 to fix.* * *1 MARÍTIMO to anchor1 TÉCNICA to anchor* * *verb* * *1.VT to anchor2.VI to anchor, drop anchorestar anclado a/en algo — to be anchored to/in sth
* * *1.verbo transitivo to anchor2.anclar vi to anchor, drop anchor* * *= anchor, drop + anchor.Ex. In 'upper town' streets are broad, quiet, and tree-shaded; the homes are tall and heavy and look like battleships, each anchored in its private sea of grass.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *1.verbo transitivo to anchor2.anclar vi to anchor, drop anchor* * *= anchor, drop + anchor.Ex: In 'upper town' streets are broad, quiet, and tree-shaded; the homes are tall and heavy and look like battleships, each anchored in its private sea of grass.
Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *anclar [A1 ]vtto anchor■ anclarvito anchor, drop anchor* * *
anclar ( conjugate anclar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
to anchor
anclar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to anchor
' anclar' also found in these entries:
English:
anchor
* * *♦ vtto anchor♦ vito (drop) anchor* * *I v/i MAR anchorII v/t1 TÉC anchor, fix2 MAR anchor* * *anclar vfondear: to anchor -
28 aromático
adj.aromatic, perfumed, fragrant, redolent.* * *► adjetivo1 aromatic, fragrant* * *ADJ aromatic, sweet-scented* * *- ca adjetivo aromatic* * *= aromatic, fragrant, balsamic, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex. The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.Ex. Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.Ex. Everybody was served shelled shrimp marinated in a balsamic seasoning and grilled over a hardwood fire.Ex. Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.----* aceite aromático = aromatic oil.* * *- ca adjetivo aromatic* * *= aromatic, fragrant, balsamic, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex: The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.
Ex: Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.Ex: Everybody was served shelled shrimp marinated in a balsamic seasoning and grilled over a hardwood fire.Ex: Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* aceite aromático = aromatic oil.* * *aromático -caaromatic* * *
aromático◊ -ca adjetivo
aromatic
aromático,-a adjetivo aromatic
' aromático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aromática
English:
fragrant
- full-bodied
- aromatic
* * *aromático, -a adjaromatic* * *adj aromatic* * *aromático, -ca adj: aromatic -
29 arrastrando los pies
Ex. Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as he recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.* * *Ex: Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as he recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.
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30 asexuado
adj.asexual, sexless.* * *► adjetivo1 asexual* * *ADJ sexless* * *- da adjetivo asexual* * *= asexual.Ex. This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.* * *- da adjetivo asexual* * *= asexual.Ex: This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.
* * *asexuado -daasexual* * *
asexuado◊ -da adjetivo
asexual
asexuado,-a adjetivo sexless
' asexuado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asexuada
English:
sexless
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31 asexual
adj.asexual.* * *► adjetivo1 asexual* * *ADJ asexual* * *adjetivo asexual* * *= asexual.Ex. This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.----* reproducción asexual = asexual reproduction.* * *adjetivo asexual* * *= asexual.Ex: This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.
* reproducción asexual = asexual reproduction.* * *asexual* * *
asexual adjetivo asexual
' asexual' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asexuado
* * *asexual adjasexual* * *adj asexual* * *asexual adj: asexual♦ asexualmente adv -
32 atraer
v.1 to attract (causar acercamiento).lo atrajo hacia sí tirándole de la corbata she pulled him toward her by his tieEl teatro atrae a los niños The theater attracts children.El imán atrae el hierro The magnet attracts iron.El espectáculo atrajo mucha gente The show brought in a lot of people.La gravedad atrae los objetos Gravity draws objects down...2 to attract.la miel atrae a las moscas honey attracts fliesme atrae tu hermana I'm attracted to your sister, I find your sister attractiveno me atrae mucho la comida china I'm not too keen on Chinese foodno me atrae mucho la idea the idea doesn't appeal to me muchla asistencia de personajes famosos atrajo a gran cantidad de público the presence of the famous drew huge crowds3 to feel attracted by, to be engrossed by, to be attracted by.Nos atrae el teatro We feel attracted by the theater.4 to like to.Me atrae estudiar música I like to study music.5 to bring about, to cause, to produce, to attract.La buena actitud atrae buena fortuna Good attitude brings about good luck.* * *1 (gen) to attract2 (captivar) to captivate, charm* * *verb1) to attract2) draw* * *1. VT1) (Fís) to attract2) (=hacer acudir a sí) to draw, lure; [+ apoyo etc] to win, draw; [+ atención] to attract, engage; [+ imaginación] to appeal todejarse atraer por — to allow o.s. to be drawn towards
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivob) (traer, hacer venir) to attractc) (cautivar, gustar)no me atrae la idea — the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
d) <atención/miradas> to attract2.atraerse v pronb) (recípr) to attract (each other)* * *= attract, beckon, draw in/into, reach out to, recruit, lure, arrest, seduce, woo, strike + Posesivo + fancy, court, win over, fancy, summon forth, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex. The range of data bases has attracted a number of academic libraries.Ex. Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.Ex. Teachers of other subjects should also be drawn in to persuade their pupils that life-long use of libraries would also contribute to the country's scientific and technological advancement.Ex. The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex. Reduced establishments have made it very difficult to recruit new IT talent.Ex. Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex. People who will not stop to read pamphlets, brochures, etc produced by the library may be arrested by an eye-catching, colourful display.Ex. The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex. Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.Ex. It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.Ex. He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex. Significant political events often summon forth larger-than-life figures and the inevitable clash of titans.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.----* atraer a = appeal to, reach, pull + Nombre + to.* atraer a la multitud = pack in + the crowds.* atraer asistentes = attract + attendees.* atraer donaciones = attract + donation.* atraer el interés = capture + the imagination, capture + the interest, draw + interest.* atraer el interés de = catch + the imagination of.* atraer en masa = pack 'em in.* atraer gente = draw + people.* atraer inversiones = lure + investment.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* atraer multitudes = draw + throngs.* dinero atrae al dinero, el = riches attract riches.* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.* * *1.verbo transitivob) (traer, hacer venir) to attractc) (cautivar, gustar)no me atrae la idea — the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
d) <atención/miradas> to attract2.atraerse v pronb) (recípr) to attract (each other)* * *= attract, beckon, draw in/into, reach out to, recruit, lure, arrest, seduce, woo, strike + Posesivo + fancy, court, win over, fancy, summon forth, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex: The range of data bases has attracted a number of academic libraries.
Ex: Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.Ex: Teachers of other subjects should also be drawn in to persuade their pupils that life-long use of libraries would also contribute to the country's scientific and technological advancement.Ex: The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex: Reduced establishments have made it very difficult to recruit new IT talent.Ex: Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex: People who will not stop to read pamphlets, brochures, etc produced by the library may be arrested by an eye-catching, colourful display.Ex: The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.Ex: It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.Ex: He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex: Significant political events often summon forth larger-than-life figures and the inevitable clash of titans.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* atraer a = appeal to, reach, pull + Nombre + to.* atraer a la multitud = pack in + the crowds.* atraer asistentes = attract + attendees.* atraer donaciones = attract + donation.* atraer el interés = capture + the imagination, capture + the interest, draw + interest.* atraer el interés de = catch + the imagination of.* atraer en masa = pack 'em in.* atraer gente = draw + people.* atraer inversiones = lure + investment.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* atraer multitudes = draw + throngs.* dinero atrae al dinero, el = riches attract riches.* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.* * *vt1 ( Fís) to attract2 (traer, hacer venir) to attractun truco para atraer al público a gimmick to attract the publicla atrajo hacia sí he drew her toward(s) him3(cautivar, gustar): se siente atraído por ella he feels attracted to herno me atrae para nada la idea the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me in the least, I don't find the idea at all attractiveno me atraen mucho las fiestas I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on parties, I don't care much for parties4 ‹atención/miradas› to attract■ atraerse1 (ganarse) to gain, winatraerse la amistad de algn to gain o win sb's friendship2 ( recípr) to attract (each other)los polos opuestos se atraen opposite poles attract* * *
atraer ( conjugate atraer) verbo transitivoa) (Fís) to attract
c) (cautivar, gustar):
no me atrae la idea the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
atraerse verbo pronominal
‹ interés› to attract
atraer verbo transitivo to attract
' atraer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seducir
- arrastrar
- atraiga
- cautivar
- perdón
- reclamo
- tentar
English:
appeal
- attract
- bring
- catch
- draw
- entice
- lure
- mainstream
- pull
- pull in
- attention
- capture
- grab
- woo
* * *♦ vt1. [causar acercamiento] to attract;lo atrajo hacia sí tirándole de la corbata she pulled him towards her by his tie2. [atención, gente] to attract, to draw;la asistencia de personajes famosos atrajo a gran cantidad de público the presence of the famous drew huge crowds;la miel atrae a las moscas honey attracts flies;su ambición le atrajo la antipatía de mucha gente he was disliked by many because of his ambitious nature3. [gustar] to attract;me atrae tu hermana I'm attracted to your sister, I find your sister attractive;no me atrae mucho la comida china I'm not too keen on Chinese food;no me atrae mucho la idea the idea doesn't appeal to me much* * *v/t attract;atraer todas las miradas be the center o Br centre of attention* * *atraer {81} vt: to attract* * *atraer vb1. (traer hacia sí) to attract2. (despertar el interés) to appeal to -
33 atraer la atención
(v.) = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splashEx. Some titles are designed with no intention of being informative, but rather are intended to attract the eye.Ex. Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex. Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex. Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex. Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex. It was one of those books we all are always looking for that rivets the attention of to non-literary, reluctant readers as well as to literary readers.Ex. Yet, while the problem of the younger generation and drugs draws a great deal of attention, the problem of the elderly and substance abuse is less visible.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex. Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex. Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.* * *(v.) = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splashEx: Some titles are designed with no intention of being informative, but rather are intended to attract the eye.
Ex: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex: It was one of those books we all are always looking for that rivets the attention of to non-literary, reluctant readers as well as to literary readers.Ex: Yet, while the problem of the younger generation and drugs draws a great deal of attention, the problem of the elderly and substance abuse is less visible.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide. -
34 bailar
v.1 to dance.bailar una rumba to dance a rumbaes difícil bailar esta música it's difficult to dance to this music¿bailas? would you like to dance?sacar a alguien a bailar to ask somebody to dance o for a dancees otro que tal baila (informal figurative) he's just the same, he's no differentMaría ascendió a la cima Mary climbed to the top.2 to be loose.le baila un diente he has a loose toothlos pies me bailan (en los zapatos) my shoes are too big* * *1 to dance2 (hacer girar) to spin1 to dance■ ¿bailas? do you want to dance?, would you like to dance?2 (girar) to spin3 (ser grande) to be too big4 (moverse; cosa) to wobble; (persona) to move about, fidget5 (estar suelto) to be loose\bailar al son que le tocan to swim with the tideir a bailar to go dancingotro,-a que tal baila he's (she's) no differentque me (te, le, etc) quiten lo bailado they can't take the memories away from me (you, him, her, etc)sacar a alguien a bailar to ask somebody to dance* * *verb* * *1. VI1) (=danzar) to dancesacar a algn a bailar — to ask sb to dance, ask sb for a dance
- ¡que me quiten lo bailado o bailao!bailar con la más fea —
bailar al son que tocan —
los políticos bailan al son que le tocan los militares — the politicians toe the line given them by the military
2) [peonza] to spin (round)3) [mueble] to be wobbly, be unsteady4) * [ropa, calzado] to be miles too big *he adelgazado y me bailan los pantalones — I've lost weight and my trousers are miles too big for me *
2. VT1) (=danzar) to dancebailar el vals — to waltz, dance the waltz
2) [+ peonza] to spin3) LAm* (=timar)3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (Mús) to danceque me quiten lo bailado! — (fam) I'm going to enjoy myself while I can
2) trompo/peonza to spin3) (fam) ( estar flojo) (+ me/te/le etc)4) (Méx fam)2.bailar vt1) (Mús) to dance2) (Méx fam) (quitar, robar) to swipe (colloq), to pinch (BrE colloq)3.bailarse v pron (Méx fam)* * *= execute + Baile, dance, trip the light fantastic, hoof, shake + a leg.Ex. Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as he recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.Ex. I am too old any longer to play games or dance; my social life is restricted; and I cannot, as I used, take much interest in the future of the world, for I shan't live long enough to see what is going to happen in it.Ex. The article is entitled ' Tripping the Light Fantastic with Theodore de Banville'.Ex. Another comedy sketch consists of a routine in which a dancer, invisible except for white hat, gloves and shoes, hoofs merrily until suffering a fatal seizure.Ex. Small wonder then that western dance classes in the city are brimming with corporates learning to shake a leg and get rid of accumulated stress.----* bailar el swing = jive.* bailar jazz = jive.* bailar la danza del vientre = belly-dance.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (Mús) to danceque me quiten lo bailado! — (fam) I'm going to enjoy myself while I can
2) trompo/peonza to spin3) (fam) ( estar flojo) (+ me/te/le etc)4) (Méx fam)2.bailar vt1) (Mús) to dance2) (Méx fam) (quitar, robar) to swipe (colloq), to pinch (BrE colloq)3.bailarse v pron (Méx fam)* * *= execute + Baile, dance, trip the light fantastic, hoof, shake + a leg.Ex: Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as he recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.
Ex: I am too old any longer to play games or dance; my social life is restricted; and I cannot, as I used, take much interest in the future of the world, for I shan't live long enough to see what is going to happen in it.Ex: The article is entitled ' Tripping the Light Fantastic with Theodore de Banville'.Ex: Another comedy sketch consists of a routine in which a dancer, invisible except for white hat, gloves and shoes, hoofs merrily until suffering a fatal seizure.Ex: Small wonder then that western dance classes in the city are brimming with corporates learning to shake a leg and get rid of accumulated stress.* bailar el swing = jive.* bailar jazz = jive.* bailar la danza del vientre = belly-dance.* * *bailar [A1 ]viA ( Mús) to dancesalir a bailar to go out dancingla sacó a bailar he asked her to dance¿bailas? or ¿quieres bailar? do you want o would you like to dance?bailar suelto to dance (without holding on to one's partner, as at a discotheque)bailar agarrado to dance ( holding on to one's partner)otro que tal baila ( fam); another one who's just as bad¡que me quiten lo bailado or bailao! ( fam); I'm going to enjoy myself while I canB «trompo/peonza» to spintus zapatos me quedan bailando your shoes are miles too big for me ( colloq)Dmientras tanto la firma del contrato queda bailando meanwhile the contract is still up in the air■ bailarvtA ( Mús) to dancebailar un tango/vals to tango/waltz, to dance a tango/waltzme bailaron dos mil pesos I had two thousand pesos pinched■ bailarse* * *
bailar ( conjugate bailar) verbo intransitivo
1 (Mús) to dance;
la sacó a bailar he asked her to dance
2 [trompo/peonza] to spin
3 (fam) ( quedar grande) (+ me/te/le etc):
verbo transitivo
to dance;
bailar
I verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 to dance: no le gusta bailar, she doesn't like to dance
II verbo intransitivo
1 (moverse, no encajar bien) to move, to wobble: esta mesa baila mucho, this table wobbles a lot
♦ Locuciones: baila al son que le tocan, she always goes with the flow o she always adapts to the circumstances
fig fam otro que tal baila, he's just as bad
familiar ¡que nos quiten lo bailado!, nobody can take away the good times we've had!
bailarle el agua a alguien, to flatter o to suck up to someone: siempre le está bailando el agua al jefe, he's always sucking up to his boss
' bailar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- cojear
- dejar
- encasquetar
- hartarse
- hincharse
- inflarse
- poema
- quebrar
- sacar
- son
- sosaina
- agarrado
- claqué
- danzar
- gracia
- lindo
- paso
- público
- tango
- vals
English:
also
- boogie
- dance
- fox trot
- intro
- sit out
- straw
- study
- tap dance
- tight
- waltz
- as
- like
- mood
- partner
- perform
- sit
- wall
- whom
- wobble
* * *♦ vt1. [música] to dance;bailar una rumba to dance a rumba;es difícil bailar esta música it's difficult to dance to this music;Famque me quiten lo bailado: aunque nos pusimos perdidos, que nos quiten lo baila(d)o even though we got lost, it didn't spoil our enjoyment2. [peonza] to spin♦ vi1. [danzar] to dance;¿bailas? would you like to dance?;bailar agarrado to dance cheek to cheek;sacar a alguien a bailar [bailar] to dance with sb;[pedir] to ask sb to dance o for a dance; Fames otro que tal baila he's just the same, he's no different;el padre era un mujeriego y el hijo es otro que tal baila the father was a womanizer and his son's a chip off the old block;bailar con la más fea: siempre me toca a mí bailar con la más fea I always seem to get the short straw;bailar al son que tocan: ése baila al son que le tocan los de arriba he does whatever his bosses tell him to do2. [no encajar] to be loose;le baila un diente he has a loose tooth;los pies me bailan (en los zapatos) my shoes are too big;esta falda me baila this skirt is loose on me o too big for me3. [peonza] to spin4. [variar] [cifras] to fluctuate;los resultados de las encuestas bailan entre el 5 y el 15 por ciento the results of the polls range from 5 to 15 percent* * *I v/i1 dance;bailar al son que le tocan toe the line;bailar con la más fea draw the short straw2 de zapato be looseII v/t dance;se lo bailó Méx fam he swiped it fam ;bailarle a alguien el agua suck up to s.o.;¡que me quiten lo bailado! nobody can take away the good times I’ve had* * *bailar vt: to dancebailar vi1) : to dance2) : to spin3) : to be loose, to be too big* * *bailar vb to dance¿bailas? do you want to dance?bailamos un vals we danced a waltz / we waltzed -
35 blanqueador
adj.whitening, bleaching.m.bleach, blancher, bleacher, bleaching agent.* * *► adjetivo1 whitening1 (cal) whitewash2 (para la ropa) whitener————————1 (cal) whitewash2 (para la ropa) whitener* * *blanqueador, -aSM / F bleacher* * ** * *= bleacher, bleach.Ex. Bleachers can be a haven for scum buildup.Ex. This type of bleach is gentle enough to pour directly on your bleachable whites.* * ** * *= bleacher, bleach.Ex: Bleachers can be a haven for scum buildup.
Ex: This type of bleach is gentle enough to pour directly on your bleachable whites.* * *1 (para visillos) whitener2 (Col, Méx) (lejía) bleach* * *
blanqueador sustantivo masculino ( para visillos) whitener;
( lejía) (Col, Méx) bleach
' blanqueador' also found in these entries:
English:
bleach
* * *blanqueador, -ora♦ adjlíquido blanqueador whitener♦ nm1. [líquido] whitener2. Col, Méx [lejía] bleach* * *blanqueador nm: bleach, whitener -
36 calenturiento
adj.feverish, febrile.* * *► adjetivo1 feverish\* * *ADJ1) (Med) feverish2) (=impúdico) dirty, prurient; (=exaltado) rash, impulsivelas mentes calenturientas — (Pol etc) the hotheads
3) Cono Sur (=tísico) consumptive, tubercular* * ** * *= horny [hornier -comp., horniest -sup.], randy [randier -comp., randiest -sup.], lustful, lecherous.Ex. This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/ horny like they used to.Ex. This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/horny like they used to.Ex. This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.Ex. She has an easy grace about her, a slinky sway to her stride that teasingly invites contact and beckons lecherous admiration.* * ** * *= horny [hornier -comp., horniest -sup.], randy [randier -comp., randiest -sup.], lustful, lecherous.Ex: This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/ horny like they used to.
Ex: This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/horny like they used to.Ex: This is helping change the perceived 'nature' of women from the medieval notion that they were especially violent and lustful to the modern image of women as gentle and asexual.Ex: She has an easy grace about her, a slinky sway to her stride that teasingly invites contact and beckons lecherous admiration.* * *feverish, fevered ( liter)* * *
calenturiento,-a adjetivo
1 (exaltado, obsesivo) tiene una imaginación calenturienta, he's got a very wild imagination
2 (con una ligera fiebre) feverish
3 vulgar (que se excita sexualmente) randy, lustful
' calenturiento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calenturienta
* * *calenturiento, -a adj1. [con fiebre] feverish2.[sexualmente] to have a dirty mindtener una imaginación calenturienta [incontrolada] to have a wild imagination;* * *adj feverish -
37 cepillado
adj.brushed.m.1 brush.2 brushing, act of brushing, smoothing, planing.past part.past participle of spanish verb: cepillar.* * *1 brushing2 (de carpintería) planing* * *noun m.* * *SM1) [de ropa, dientes, pelo] brushing2) [de madera] planing* * *a) (de ropa, de pelo, de dientes) brush, brushingb) ( de madera) planing* * *= planing.Ex. The outermost cell layer is heavily distorted and damaged from planing of the surfaces prior to gluing.----* acero cepillado = brushed steel.* * *a) (de ropa, de pelo, de dientes) brush, brushingb) ( de madera) planing* * *= planing.Ex: The outermost cell layer is heavily distorted and damaged from planing of the surfaces prior to gluing.
* acero cepillado = brushed steel.* * *1 (de ropa, pelo, dientes) brush, brushingdale un buen cepillado al abrigo antes de guardarlo give the coat a good brush o brushing before you put it away2 (de madera) planing* * *cepillado nm1. [con cepillo] brush, brushing2. [en carpintería] planing -
38 colocado sin escalón entre pieza y pieza
(adj.) = edge-flushEx. The following recommendations are made: select copying machines carefully ( edge-flush platens are best; don't flex a book more than 180 degrees; educate patrons and staff to be gentle with books; and limit the number of pages copied from each volume.* * *(adj.) = edge-flushEx: The following recommendations are made: select copying machines carefully ( edge-flush platens are best; don't flex a book more than 180 degrees; educate patrons and staff to be gentle with books; and limit the number of pages copied from each volume.
Spanish-English dictionary > colocado sin escalón entre pieza y pieza
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39 comenzar a reír
(v.) = break into + laughEx. Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as she recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.* * *(v.) = break into + laughEx: Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as she recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'.
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40 con mechones
(adj.) = streaky [streaker -comp., streakiest -sup.]Ex. Rich colors with gentle streaky patterns are characteristic of this glass that offers reduced light transmission without complete opacity.* * *(adj.) = streaky [streaker -comp., streakiest -sup.]Ex: Rich colors with gentle streaky patterns are characteristic of this glass that offers reduced light transmission without complete opacity.
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