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81 monumental
adj.1 famous for its monuments.2 monumental.* * *► adjetivo1 monumental* * *ADJ1) (=de monumentos)2) (=enorme) [esfuerzo, error, éxito] monumental; [atasco] enormous; [bronca, paliza] tremendous3) * (=excelente) tremendous *, terrific ** * *1) (Arquit)2) (fam) ( muy grande)a) ( en tamaño) huge, massiveb) ( en grado) monumental3) (fam) ( estupendo) fabulous (colloq)* * *= formidable, monumental, Herculean, huge, enormous, humongous [humungous], ginormous, Herculanian, gianormous.Ex. 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.Ex. She was chairperson of the Task Force that in 1972 wrote a monumental report about discrimination against women in the library profession.Ex. A task of Herculean proportions is how some members of Senate describe it.Ex. A user searching for Smith's 'History as Argument' who was not sure under which subject it would be entered, would have to prowl through a huge number of cards in a card catalog to find the entry under SMITH.Ex. In coventional libraries, such searches usually involve an enormous amount of time and energy.Ex. The word ' humongous' first darted onto the linguistic stage only about 1968 but hit the big time almost immediately and has been with us ever since.Ex. They have a ginormous share of the market!.Ex. The Ibbs family where founder members of this Herculanian pottery in Liverpool, England.Ex. The upside, and its a gianormous upside, is that there is so much variety.----* tarea monumental = Herculean task, Herculanian task.* * *1) (Arquit)2) (fam) ( muy grande)a) ( en tamaño) huge, massiveb) ( en grado) monumental3) (fam) ( estupendo) fabulous (colloq)* * *= formidable, monumental, Herculean, huge, enormous, humongous [humungous], ginormous, Herculanian, gianormous.Ex: 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.
Ex: She was chairperson of the Task Force that in 1972 wrote a monumental report about discrimination against women in the library profession.Ex: A task of Herculean proportions is how some members of Senate describe it.Ex: A user searching for Smith's 'History as Argument' who was not sure under which subject it would be entered, would have to prowl through a huge number of cards in a card catalog to find the entry under SMITH.Ex: In coventional libraries, such searches usually involve an enormous amount of time and energy.Ex: The word ' humongous' first darted onto the linguistic stage only about 1968 but hit the big time almost immediately and has been with us ever since.Ex: They have a ginormous share of the market!.Ex: The Ibbs family where founder members of this Herculanian pottery in Liverpool, England.Ex: The upside, and its a gianormous upside, is that there is so much variety.* tarea monumental = Herculean task, Herculanian task.* * *A ( Arquit):la riqueza monumental de la ciudad the wealth of monuments in the cityB ( fam) (muy grande)1 (en tamaño) huge, massiveuna cocina/un jardín monumental a huge kitchen/garden2 (en grado) monumentalun error/esfuerzo monumental a monumental error/effortme costó un trabajo monumental it took a tremendous amount of worktiene un cuerpo monumental she has a fabulous body* * *
monumental adjetivo (fam)
monumental adjetivo
1 (relativo al monumento) monumental
2 fam (muy grande) huge: se formó un lío monumental, they kicked up a huge fuss
' monumental' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bestial
- faraónica
- faraónico
- garrafal
- mortal
- pancha
- pancho
English:
monumental
* * *monumental adjla ciudad contiene un espléndido conjunto monumental renacentista the city has a wonderful collection of Renaissance buildings2. [fracaso, éxito] monumental;agarró un enfado monumental he flew into an almighty rage;el concierto fue un aburrimiento monumental the concert was incredibly boring* * *adj monumental* * *monumental adj, fam1) : tremendous, terrific2) : massive, huge -
82 máquina Fourdrinier
(n.) = Fourdrinier machineEx. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.* * *(n.) = Fourdrinier machineEx: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.
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83 oferta
f.1 offer (propuesta, ofrecimiento).ofertas de trabajo o empleo situations vacant, job opportunities (en anuncio)2 supply (economics) (suministro).la oferta y la demanda supply and demandoferta monetaria money supply3 bargain, special offer (rebaja).de oferta bargain, on offerartículos de oferta sale goods, goods on offerestar de oferta to be on offeroferta especial special offer4 bid, tender (finance) (proposición).pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: ofertar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: ofertar.* * *1 offer2 COMERCIO bid, tender3 (suministro) supply\estar de oferta to be on (special) offerla ley de la oferta y la demanda the law of supply and demandoferta pública de adquisición (OPA) takeover bid* * *noun f.1) offer2) bid, bidding•* * *SF1) (=ofrecimiento) offer2) (Com) [gen] offer; [para contrato, concurso] tender; [en subasta] bid; (Econ) supply; (=ganga) special offerestar de o en oferta — to be on offer
ofertas de trabajo — [en periódico] situations vacant (column), job openings (EEUU)
3) (=regalo) gift, present* * *1)a) ( proposición) offerofertas de trabajo — job vacancies, situations vacant
b) (Econ, Fin) supply2) (Com) offerestán de or en oferta — they are on special offer
•* * *= bargain, line, offer, provision, supply, offering, tender, line-up.Ex. In general, the costs of packages vary considerably, but it is usually the case that you get what you pay for, although there are some notable bargains.Ex. Now ISI has added to its compact disc line the Social Sciences Citation Index and new, improved search software.Ex. She then said 'Thanks for the offer, but I've signed a contract and made a deposit on an apartment'.Ex. Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.Ex. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.Ex. Currently SilverPlatter's major offering in this key topic area is 'Food Science and Technology Abstracts'.Ex. Following the issue of a letter of intent to major bodybuilders, the tender was drawn up requiring tenderers to submit a breakdown of costs.Ex. The title of the article is 'The information market: a line-up of competitors'.----* abierto a ofertas = ono [or nearest offer].* artículo de oferta = teaser, loss-leader.* buena oferta = good deal.* cazador de ofertas = bargain-hunter.* convocatoria de oferta de servicios = invitation to tender (ITT).* gestión de la oferta de productos = range management.* hacer una oferta = make + an offer.* la mejor oferta = the best deal.* ley de la oferta y la demanda = law of supply and demand.* mejor oferta = best buy.* mejor oferta, la = best value for money, the, best value, the.* oferta de compra de una compañía por otra = takeover bid.* oferta de cursos = course offering.* oferta de empleo = career opportunity, job vacancy, job opportunities, job placement, career option, employment opportunity.* oferta de productos = product offering.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* oferta de servicios = service provision, service offer.* oferta de trabajo = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted notice.* oferta especial = special offer.* ofertas = sales promotion, sale(s).* ofertas de trabajo = help-wanted advertising.* oferta y demanda = supply and demand.* proponer una oferta = propose + offer.* * *1)a) ( proposición) offerofertas de trabajo — job vacancies, situations vacant
b) (Econ, Fin) supply2) (Com) offerestán de or en oferta — they are on special offer
•* * *= bargain, line, offer, provision, supply, offering, tender, line-up.Ex: In general, the costs of packages vary considerably, but it is usually the case that you get what you pay for, although there are some notable bargains.
Ex: Now ISI has added to its compact disc line the Social Sciences Citation Index and new, improved search software.Ex: She then said 'Thanks for the offer, but I've signed a contract and made a deposit on an apartment'.Ex: Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.Ex: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.Ex: Currently SilverPlatter's major offering in this key topic area is 'Food Science and Technology Abstracts'.Ex: Following the issue of a letter of intent to major bodybuilders, the tender was drawn up requiring tenderers to submit a breakdown of costs.Ex: The title of the article is 'The information market: a line-up of competitors'.* abierto a ofertas = ono [or nearest offer].* artículo de oferta = teaser, loss-leader.* buena oferta = good deal.* cazador de ofertas = bargain-hunter.* convocatoria de oferta de servicios = invitation to tender (ITT).* gestión de la oferta de productos = range management.* hacer una oferta = make + an offer.* la mejor oferta = the best deal.* ley de la oferta y la demanda = law of supply and demand.* mejor oferta = best buy.* mejor oferta, la = best value for money, the, best value, the.* oferta de compra de una compañía por otra = takeover bid.* oferta de cursos = course offering.* oferta de empleo = career opportunity, job vacancy, job opportunities, job placement, career option, employment opportunity.* oferta de productos = product offering.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* oferta de servicios = service provision, service offer.* oferta de trabajo = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted notice.* oferta especial = special offer.* ofertas = sales promotion, sale(s).* ofertas de trabajo = help-wanted advertising.* oferta y demanda = supply and demand.* proponer una oferta = propose + offer.* * *A1 (proposición) offerhacer/rechazar una oferta to make/reject an offerno hemos recibido ninguna oferta we haven't received any offers[ S ] ofertas de trabajo job vacancies, situations vacantla ley de la oferta y la demanda the law of supply and demandB ( Com) offerestán de or en oferta they are on special offer¡aproveche nuestras increíbles ofertas! make the most of our unbelievable offers!Compuestos:introductory offerspecial offerunfriendly o hostile takeover bid* * *
Del verbo ofertar: ( conjugate ofertar)
oferta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
oferta
ofertar
oferta sustantivo femenino
1
b) (Econ, Fin) supply
2 (Com) offer;
están de or en oferta they are on special offer
oferta sustantivo femenino
1 offer
ofertas de empleo, job vacancies
2 Fin Ind bid, tender
3 Econ oferta y demanda, supply and demand
4 Com bargain
ofertas en la primera planta, bargains on the first floor
♦ Locuciones: estar de/en oferta, on (special) offer
ofertar verbo transitivo to offer
' oferta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desechar
- empresaria
- empresario
- inmejorable
- irrisoria
- irrisorio
- lanzamiento
- OPA
- rechazar
- regalar
- seductor
- seductora
- subasta
- última
- último
- bueno
- considerar
- declinar
- despreciar
- doblar
- espera
- firme
- formal
- hacer
- inigualable
- jalador
- ley
- mejorar
- pie
- propuesta
English:
accept
- acceptable
- approach
- attractive
- bargain
- bid
- bidding
- bonus
- desirable
- gazump
- gazumping
- head-hunt
- hold
- introductory
- offer
- package deal
- refusal
- refuse
- seize on
- seize upon
- should
- snub
- subject
- supply
- takeover bid
- tender
- member
- proposition
- stand
- take
- trial
* * *oferta nf1. [propuesta, ofrecimiento] offer;oferta en firme firm offer;la ciudad cuenta con una enorme oferta teatral the city offers a very wide choice of theatrical entertainmentla oferta y la demanda supply and demandoferta monetaria money supply3. [rebaja] bargain, special offer;oferta especial special offer;artículos de oferta sale goods, goods on offer;han puesto muchas ofertas en el supermercado there are a lot of special offers at the supermarketoferta de lanzamiento introductory offer oferta pública de adquisición takeover bid;oferta pública hostil hostile takeover bid* * *f offer;oferta especial special offer;tener en oferta have on offer* * *oferta nf1) : offer2) : sale, bargainlas camisas están en oferta: the shirts are on sale3)oferta y demanda : supply and demand* * *oferta n1. (cosa ofrecida) offer2. (suministro) supplyofertas de trabajo vacancies / situations vacant -
84 oferta de trabajo
(n.) = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted noticeEx. In the past 20 years many important changes have occurred in libraries and information centres and job advertisements are indicators of change in the information world.Ex. Good candidates know their own worth and are choosy about job offers.Ex. The lessons included: reading help wanted ads, following directions, asking for advice, bagging groceries, teaching someone, decision making, and helping others.Ex. People are checking over the giant noticeboard of community events, 'for sale,' 'ads,' and 'help wanted' notices.* * *(n.) = job advertisement, job offer, help wanted ad, help wanted noticeEx: In the past 20 years many important changes have occurred in libraries and information centres and job advertisements are indicators of change in the information world.
Ex: Good candidates know their own worth and are choosy about job offers.Ex: The lessons included: reading help wanted ads, following directions, asking for advice, bagging groceries, teaching someone, decision making, and helping others.Ex: People are checking over the giant noticeboard of community events, 'for sale,' 'ads,' and 'help wanted' notices. -
85 ofrenda de paz
(n.) = peace offering, olive branchEx. The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.Ex. During these two crucial years in American history the colonists, after vacillating between the olive branch and the sword, finally abandoned hope of reconciliation with Great Britain.* * *(n.) = peace offering, olive branchEx: The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.
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86 ofrenda en señal de paz
(n.) = peace offeringEx. The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.* * *(n.) = peace offeringEx: The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.
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87 oso hormiguero
m.anteater, great anteater, ant bear, ant-eater.* * *anteater* * *anteater, ant bear (AmE)* * *(n.) = anteater [ant-eater]Ex. Crocodiles, giant snakes, aardvarks, and anteaters on the other hand release significant amounts of methane.* * *anteater, ant bear (AmE)* * *(n.) = anteater [ant-eater]Ex: Crocodiles, giant snakes, aardvarks, and anteaters on the other hand release significant amounts of methane.
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88 para hacer las paces
(n.) = peace offeringEx. The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.* * *(n.) = peace offeringEx: The term comes from a story in Homer's Iliad, in which the Greeks give a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering.
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89 paralelo
adj.1 parallel, equidistant and not intersecting.2 parallel, analogous.3 parallel, simultaneous.m.1 parallel, analogon, comparison.2 parallel, parallel of latitude.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: paralelar.* * *► adjetivo1 parallel1 parallel————————1 parallel* * *1. (f. - paralela)adj.2. noun m.* * *1. ADJ1) [líneas] parallel (a to)[vidas, caracteres] parallel2) (=no oficial) unofficial, irregular; pey illegalimportaciones paralelas — unauthorized imports, illegal imports
2.SM parallelen paralelo — (Elec) in parallel
rodar en paralelo — [ciclistas] to cycle two abreast
* * *I- la adjetivo1)a) <líneas/planos> parallelb) (como adv) <marchar/crecer> parallel2) (Elec)II1) (Astron, Geog) parallel2) ( comparación) parallel* * *= parallel, colinear, parallel.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex. Although there are parallels between searching and indexing, it is important to remember that successful information retrieval does not depend only upon effective exploitation of indexing.Ex. The possession of a doctoral degree and the occupation of college or university educator are very likely to be colinear variables.Ex. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.----* columnas paralelas = parallel columns.* edición paralela = parallel-text edition, parallel edition.* encabezamiento paralelo = parallel heading.* en paralelo = in parallel.* establecer un paralelo = draw + parallel.* interfaz de comunicación en paralelo = parallel interface.* ir en paralelo con = run + parallel to.* proceso en paralelo = parallel processing.* sin paralelo = unparalleled.* tener paralelo = have + parallel.* título paralelo = parallel title.* * *I- la adjetivo1)a) <líneas/planos> parallelb) (como adv) <marchar/crecer> parallel2) (Elec)II1) (Astron, Geog) parallel2) ( comparación) parallel* * *= parallel, colinear, parallel.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex: Although there are parallels between searching and indexing, it is important to remember that successful information retrieval does not depend only upon effective exploitation of indexing.
Ex: The possession of a doctoral degree and the occupation of college or university educator are very likely to be colinear variables.Ex: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.* columnas paralelas = parallel columns.* edición paralela = parallel-text edition, parallel edition.* encabezamiento paralelo = parallel heading.* en paralelo = in parallel.* establecer un paralelo = draw + parallel.* interfaz de comunicación en paralelo = parallel interface.* ir en paralelo con = run + parallel to.* proceso en paralelo = parallel processing.* sin paralelo = unparalleled.* tener paralelo = have + parallel.* título paralelo = parallel title.* * *A2 ( como adv) ‹marchar/crecer› parallellas dos calles corren paralelas the two streets run parallel (to each other)B ( Elec):en paralelo in parallelB (comparación) parallelson dos situaciones que no admiten paralelo no parallel can be drawn between these two situationsun fraude sin paralelo an unparalleled fraud* * *
paralelo 1◊ -la adjetivo
paralelo A algo parallel to sth
paralelo 2 sustantivo masculino
parallel
paralelo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino parallel
' paralelo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
paralela
- mercado
English:
parallel
- unparalleled
* * *paralelo, -a♦ adj1. [en el espacio] parallel;la cordillera corre paralela al mar the mountain range runs parallel to the sea2. [en el tiempo] at the same time;dos computadores funcionando en paralelo two computers working in parallel3. [semejante] parallel, similar;los dos políticos han seguido caminos paralelos the two politicians have followed similar paths♦ nm1. Geog parallel2. [comparación] comparison;trazar un paralelo con to draw a comparison o parallel with* * *m/adj parallel;no admite paralelo there is no parallel o comparison* * *paralelo, -la adj: parallelparalelo nm: parallel* * *paralelo adj parallel -
90 predador marino
(n.) = sea predatorEx. This giant prehistoric sea predator packed the most powerful bite of any fish, living or extinct -- strong enough to shear a shark clean in half.* * *(n.) = sea predatorEx: This giant prehistoric sea predator packed the most powerful bite of any fish, living or extinct -- strong enough to shear a shark clean in half.
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91 prepotentemente
adv.sturdily, strongly.* * *= superciliously, haughtily.Ex. Tiff smiled a little superciliously intimating that he had a plan all figured out already.Ex. The whole place pulsates with drama: an aristocratic extravagance with giant statues glowering haughtily from its domed roof.* * *= superciliously, haughtily.Ex: Tiff smiled a little superciliously intimating that he had a plan all figured out already.
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92 propinar
v.1 to give (paliza).Ella le pegó una tremenda paliza She gave him a good thrashing.2 to tip, to give a tip.* * *1 to give* * *1. VT1) (=dar) [+ golpe] to strike, deal; [+ azotes] to givele propinó una serie de consejos — he gave him a lot of advice, he made him listen to several bits of advice
2) (=invitar)2.See:* * *verbo transitivo <patada/paliza> to give* * *= pack.Ex. This giant prehistoric sea predator packed the most powerful bite of any fish, living or extinct -- strong enough to shear a shark clean in half.* * *verbo transitivo <patada/paliza> to give* * *= pack.Ex: This giant prehistoric sea predator packed the most powerful bite of any fish, living or extinct -- strong enough to shear a shark clean in half.
* * *propinar [A1 ]vtA ‹patada/paliza› to givele propinaron una paliza they gave o ( liter) dealt him a beatingle propinaron cinco balazos they shot him five timesme propinó un puntapié he gave me a kick, he kicked meB ( Méx) ‹mesero› to tip* * *
propinar verbo transitivo to give: le propinó un puntapié, he gave him a kick
' propinar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dar
English:
deliver
* * *propinar vt[paliza] to give;le propinó una patada en la pierna he kicked him in the leg;me propinó un susto increíble she gave me a terrible shock* * ** * *propinar vt: to give, to strikepropinar una paliza: to give a beating -
93 provisión
f.1 provision, supply, stockpile, arsenal.2 furnishing, stock, supplying.3 allowance.* * *1 (suministro) provision, supply■ se quedaron sin provisiones a mitad de camino halfway through the journey they ran out of supplies2 (de un empleo) filling3 DERECHO provision\hacer provisión de to make provision for* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=acto) provision2) (=abastecimiento) provision, supply3) pl provisiones (=alimentos) provisions, supplies4) (Econ)cheque sin provisión — bad cheque, bad check (EEUU)
5) (=medida) precautionary measure, step* * *1)a) ( suministro) provisionb) ( de vacante)2) (Ur) ( almacén) store, shop (BrE)3) provisiones femenino plural ( víveres) provisions (pl)* * *= provision, diet, supply.Ex. Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.Ex. Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.Ex. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.----* con suficientes provisiones = properly stocked.* fuente de provisión = source of supply.* provisiones = food supply, supply of food.* provisiones de primera necesidad = basic provisions, basic goods.* una provisión constante de = a diet of.* * *1)a) ( suministro) provisionb) ( de vacante)2) (Ur) ( almacén) store, shop (BrE)3) provisiones femenino plural ( víveres) provisions (pl)* * *= provision, diet, supply.Ex: Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.
Ex: Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.Ex: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.* con suficientes provisiones = properly stocked.* fuente de provisión = source of supply.* provisiones = food supply, supply of food.* provisiones de primera necesidad = basic provisions, basic goods.* una provisión constante de = a diet of.* * *A1 (suministro) provisionla provisión de fondos para el nuevo hospital the provision of funds for the new hospital, the funding of the new hospital2(de una vacante): concurso para la provisión de la vacante competition to fill the vacancy* * *
provisión sustantivo femenino
1 provision, supply
2 provisiones, (víveres) provisions pl
' provisión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
prestación
- suministro
- aprovisionar
- equipar
English:
provision
- store
- board
- catering
- housing
- public
- supply
* * *provisión nf1. [suministro] supply, provisionprovisión de fondos advance2.provisiones [alimentos] provisions3. [disposición] measure4. [de una plaza] filling* * *f COM provision;provisión de fondos provision of funds;provisiones pl ( alimentos) provisions* * ** * *provisión n provision -
94 quemador de incienso
(n.) = incense burner, censer, thuribleEx. Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.Ex. The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.Ex. The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.* * *(n.) = incense burner, censer, thuribleEx: Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.
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95 refuerzo
m.1 reinforcement.2 booster.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: reforzar.* * *1 (fortalecimiento) reinforcement, strengthening1 MILITAR reinforcements* * *noun m.2) brace* * *SM1) (=reforzamiento) reinforcement2) (Téc) support3) pl refuerzos (Mil) reinforcements4) (=ayuda) aid* * *1)a) (para puerta, pared, costura) reinforcementb) ( de vacuna) boosterc) refuerzos masculino plural (Mil) reinforcements (pl)2) (Ur) ( sandwich) French-bread sandwich* * *= reinforcement, re-enforcement, buttress.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. A famous gaolbreak there led to Henry VIII ordering re-enforcement of the floor with giant stone blocks.Ex. They used schools as a buttress of a caste system designed to subordinate blacks socially, to cramp them economically under a rigid job ceiling.----* alambre de refuerzo = metal underwire, underwire.* anilla de refuerzo = grommet.* refuerzo de alambre = metal underwire, underwire.* sujetador con refuerzo de alambre = underwire bra.* * *1)a) (para puerta, pared, costura) reinforcementb) ( de vacuna) boosterc) refuerzos masculino plural (Mil) reinforcements (pl)2) (Ur) ( sandwich) French-bread sandwich* * *= reinforcement, re-enforcement, buttress.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: A famous gaolbreak there led to Henry VIII ordering re-enforcement of the floor with giant stone blocks.Ex: They used schools as a buttress of a caste system designed to subordinate blacks socially, to cramp them economically under a rigid job ceiling.* alambre de refuerzo = metal underwire, underwire.* anilla de refuerzo = grommet.* refuerzo de alambre = metal underwire, underwire.* sujetador con refuerzo de alambre = underwire bra.* * *A1 (para una puerta, pared, costura) reinforcement2 (de una vacuna) booster3 ( Psic) reinforcementB (Ur) (sandwich) French-bread sandwich* * *
Del verbo reforzar: ( conjugate reforzar)
refuerzo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
Multiple Entries:
reforzar
refuerzo
reforzar ( conjugate reforzar) verbo transitivo ‹puerta/costura› to reinforce;
‹ guardia› to increase, strengthen;
‹ relaciones› to reinforce;
‹ medidas de seguridad› to step up, tighten
refuerzo sustantivo masculino
c)
reforzar verbo transitivo
1 (fortalecer) to reinforce, strengthen: solo lo hace para reforzar sus convicciones, he only does it to reinforce his convictions
2 (incrementar) han reforzado la vigilancia, vigilance has been stepped up
refuerzo sustantivo masculino
1 (acción) reinforcement, strengthening
2 (de vitaminas, etc) supplement
3 refuerzos, (de personas) reinforcements
' refuerzo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ballena
English:
reinforcement
- remedial
- back
- booster
- patch
- support
* * *♦ nm1. [acción] reinforcement2. [de tela, cuero] backingsoldados de refuerzo reinforcements4. RP [bocadillo] filled roll* * *m reinforcement;* * *refuerzo nm: reinforcement, support -
96 similar
adj.similar.m.match, par.* * *► adjetivo1 similar* * *adj.* * *ADJ similar (a to)* * *adjetivo similar* * *= associated, like, similar, like-minded, collateral, nonunique [non-unique], alike, coterminous [co-terminous], parallel, suchlike, consistent, kindred.Nota: Véase red para otras palabras terminadas con este sufijo.Ex. This list makes recommendations about the use of references for the display of relationships in a catalogue, index or data base, in order to guide users between connected or associated terms.Ex. Inversion may offer the advantage of grouping like subjects.Ex. Both the author and the subject approach for nonbook materials can be regarded as broadly similar for all media.Ex. Directories of organizations and human resources are an excellent means of knowing who is doing what and where and assist in the networking among like-minded institutions.Ex. If there are two or more collateral printed texts which were set from manuscript copy, not from other printed editions, the editor must choose one or other of them as copy-text on the basis of whatever he can discover about their relative status = Si existen dos o más textos impresos similares que se compusieron a partir del mismo original, no de otras ediciones impresas, el editor debe escoger uno u otro como texto fuente a partir de aquello que pueda descubrir que los diferencie.Ex. Our estimation is that we have 845,000 nonunique names in the MARC data base.Ex. Although users are better informed than non-users, they are fairly alike in their attitudes toward such issues as capital punishment and the effect of alcohol on driving.Ex. Sample articles were chosen for subjects coterminous with each other for 1950, 60 and 70.Ex. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.Ex. I think this should all be interpreted as a challenge, rather than as a mandate for complacency or suchlike.Ex. In order to achieve good consistent indexing the indexer must have a thorough appreciation of the structure of the subject and the nature of the contribution that the document makes to the advancement of knowledge.Ex. The indexer must evaluate whether the index user will profit if a distinction is made between two kindred terms.----* con las características similares a las de texto = text-like.* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de intereses similares = of like interest.* de manera similar = in a similar way.* de manera similar a = in a similar manner to.* de un modo similar = in a similar vein.* muy similar a = much like.* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.* para personas con intereses similares = birds-of-a-feather.* ser similar = be on a par.* ser similar a = be nothing short of.* similar a = akin to, of the type, along the lines of, to the effect of.* similar a la realidad = lifelike [life-like].* similar a un bolígrafo = pen-like.* y similares = and the kind.* * *adjetivo similar* * *= associated, like, similar, like-minded, collateral, nonunique [non-unique], alike, coterminous [co-terminous], parallel, suchlike, consistent, kindred.Nota: Véase red para otras palabras terminadas con este sufijo.Ex: This list makes recommendations about the use of references for the display of relationships in a catalogue, index or data base, in order to guide users between connected or associated terms.
Ex: Inversion may offer the advantage of grouping like subjects.Ex: Both the author and the subject approach for nonbook materials can be regarded as broadly similar for all media.Ex: Directories of organizations and human resources are an excellent means of knowing who is doing what and where and assist in the networking among like-minded institutions.Ex: If there are two or more collateral printed texts which were set from manuscript copy, not from other printed editions, the editor must choose one or other of them as copy-text on the basis of whatever he can discover about their relative status = Si existen dos o más textos impresos similares que se compusieron a partir del mismo original, no de otras ediciones impresas, el editor debe escoger uno u otro como texto fuente a partir de aquello que pueda descubrir que los diferencie.Ex: Our estimation is that we have 845,000 nonunique names in the MARC data base.Ex: Although users are better informed than non-users, they are fairly alike in their attitudes toward such issues as capital punishment and the effect of alcohol on driving.Ex: Sample articles were chosen for subjects coterminous with each other for 1950, 60 and 70.Ex: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.Ex: I think this should all be interpreted as a challenge, rather than as a mandate for complacency or suchlike.Ex: In order to achieve good consistent indexing the indexer must have a thorough appreciation of the structure of the subject and the nature of the contribution that the document makes to the advancement of knowledge.Ex: The indexer must evaluate whether the index user will profit if a distinction is made between two kindred terms.* con las características similares a las de texto = text-like.* de forma muy similar a = in much the same way as.* de intereses similares = of like interest.* de manera similar = in a similar way.* de manera similar a = in a similar manner to.* de un modo similar = in a similar vein.* muy similar a = much like.* o algo similar = or something of that sort, or something to that effect, or something of that nature, or words to that effect.* para personas con intereses similares = birds-of-a-feather.* ser similar = be on a par.* ser similar a = be nothing short of.* similar a = akin to, of the type, along the lines of, to the effect of.* similar a la realidad = lifelike [life-like].* similar a un bolígrafo = pen-like.* y similares = and the kind.* * *similar similar A algo similar TO sth* * *
similar adjetivo
similar;
similar A algo similar to sth
similar adjetivo similar
' similar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
afín
- análoga
- análogo
- enfoque
- julepe
- parecida
- parecido
- pareja
- parejo
- semejante
- sí
- símil
- tenor
- vecina
- vecino
- asemejar
- carajillo
- chueca
- parecer
- rayuela
- salchichón
- tejo
English:
similar
- uncannily
- akin
- broadly
- gravitate
- kindred
- like
- net
- similarly
- unlike
* * *similar adj* * *adj similar;y similares and the like* * *similar adjsemejante: similar, alike* * *similar adj similar -
97 suministro
m.supply (productos).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: suministrar.* * *1 provision, supply, supplying1 supplies* * *noun m.supply, provision* * *SM1) (=provisión) supplysuministros — (Mil) supplies
2) (=acción) supplying, provision* * *a) ( acto de proveer) supplyel suministro de gas/agua — the gas/water supply
b) ( cosa provista) supplyc) suministros masculino plural (Mil) supplies (pl)* * *= supply, dispensing, provision, delivery.Ex. The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.Ex. The role of the university library embraces 5 functions: archival, bibliophilic, circulating, duplicating and dispensing and electronic.Ex. Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.Ex. Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.----* armario de suministros = stock cupboard.* compañía de suministro de energía = energy company.* corte de suministro = power shutdown.* fuente de suministro = source of supply.* interrupción del suministro = power shutdown.* mercado de suministro de documentos = document supply market.* red de suministro de agua potable, la = water mains, mains, the.* red de suministro de documentos = document supply network.* red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.* red de suministro, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.* servicio de suministro de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* sistema de suministro de documentos = document supply system.* sistema de suministro de información = information supply system.* suministro al por mayor = bulk supply.* suministro de alimentos = food supply, supply of food.* suministro de datos = reporting.* suministro de documentos = document supply.* suministro de información = information-giving.* suministro de libros = book supply.* suministro de material multimedia = media supply.* suministro eléctrico = power supply, electricity supply.* suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.* suministro industrial = industrial supply.* suministros de construcción = building supplies.* suministros de oficina = office supplies.* * *a) ( acto de proveer) supplyel suministro de gas/agua — the gas/water supply
b) ( cosa provista) supplyc) suministros masculino plural (Mil) supplies (pl)* * *= supply, dispensing, provision, delivery.Ex: The increasing demand for paper of all sorts, which the giant productivity of the Fourdrinier machine could easily meet, resulted in a parallel demand for rags which was soon outstripping the supply.
Ex: The role of the university library embraces 5 functions: archival, bibliophilic, circulating, duplicating and dispensing and electronic.Ex: Some school libraries are becoming involved in life-long learning but local government and public libraries must take responsibility for provisions for this.Ex: Entry of number '21' reverses the present delivery status.* armario de suministros = stock cupboard.* compañía de suministro de energía = energy company.* corte de suministro = power shutdown.* fuente de suministro = source of supply.* interrupción del suministro = power shutdown.* mercado de suministro de documentos = document supply market.* red de suministro de agua potable, la = water mains, mains, the.* red de suministro de documentos = document supply network.* red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.* red de suministro, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.* servicio de suministro de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* sistema de suministro de documentos = document supply system.* sistema de suministro de información = information supply system.* suministro al por mayor = bulk supply.* suministro de alimentos = food supply, supply of food.* suministro de datos = reporting.* suministro de documentos = document supply.* suministro de información = information-giving.* suministro de libros = book supply.* suministro de material multimedia = media supply.* suministro eléctrico = power supply, electricity supply.* suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.* suministro industrial = industrial supply.* suministros de construcción = building supplies.* suministros de oficina = office supplies.* * *1 (acto de proveer) supplyel suministro de gas/agua the gas/water supply2 (cosa provista) supply* * *
Del verbo suministrar: ( conjugate suministrar)
suministro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
suministró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
suministrar
suministro
suministrar ( conjugate suministrar) verbo transitivo (frml) to supply;
suministro algo A algn to supply sb with sth
suministro sustantivo masculino
supply;
suministrar verbo transitivo to supply: esta guía me suministra mucha información, this guide provides me with a lot of information
suministro sustantivo masculino supply, provision
' suministro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cortarse
- corte
- colgar
- interrumpir
English:
brownout
- grid
- main
- provision
- shut off
- supply
* * *suministro nm1. [productos] supply2. [acción] supplyingsuministro de agua water supply;suministro eléctrico electricity supply, power supply;suministro de gas gas supply* * *m supply* * *suministro nm: supply, provision* * *suministro n supply [pl. supplies] -
98 titán
m.titan.* * *1 titan* * *SM Titan* * *masculino titan* * *= titan.Ex. He published the reflections of such titans of queer history as Jose Sarria, the drag queen who organized resistance to police harassment beginning in the late 1950s.----* choque de titanes = clash of titans.* * *masculino titan* * *= titan.Ex: He published the reflections of such titans of queer history as Jose Sarria, the drag queen who organized resistance to police harassment beginning in the late 1950s.
* choque de titanes = clash of titans.* * *Titan* * *
Multiple Entries:
Titán
titán
Titán m Mit & fig (persona de fuerza excepcional) Titan
* * *titán nm1. Mitol Titan2. [gigante] giant;[persona excepcional] giant, titan;un duelo de titanes a battle of titans* * *m titan -
99 urdir un plan
(v.) = devise + a planEx. As soon as the giant moved out of earshot, they gathered desperately to devise a plan.* * *(v.) = devise + a planEx: As soon as the giant moved out of earshot, they gathered desperately to devise a plan.
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100 varilla de incienso
(n.) = joss stick, incense stickEx. Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.Ex. Sandalwood contains an aromatic oil that is used in incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines.* * *(n.) = joss stick, incense stickEx: Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.
Ex: Sandalwood contains an aromatic oil that is used in incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines.
См. также в других словарях:
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