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21 cuarcita
f.quartzite.* * *1 quartzite* * *SF quartzite* * *= quartzite.Ex. The conglomerate consists of cobbles and boulders of slate, granite, and quartzite.* * *= quartzite.Ex: The conglomerate consists of cobbles and boulders of slate, granite, and quartzite.
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22 de aspecto nuevo
(adj.) = new-lookingEx. With the proper care, your granite or marble countertop will stay new-looking for years.* * *(adj.) = new-lookingEx: With the proper care, your granite or marble countertop will stay new-looking for years.
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23 de dos plantas
(adj.) = two-storey [two-story]Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.* * *(adj.) = two-storey [two-story]Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.
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24 decoración
f.decoration, ornament, ornamentation.* * *1 (gen) decoration2 TEATRO scenery, set\decoración de escaparate window dressing* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=adorno) decorationdecoración de interiores, decoración del hogar — interior decorating
2) (Cine, Teat) set, scenery* * *a) (de pasteles, platos) decoration; ( de habitación) decor; ( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decorationdecoración de vitrinas or escaparates — window dressing
b) ( interiorismo) tb* * *= décor, decoration, ornament, display, adornment.Ex. A 'House maintenance' exhibition gives an opportunity to bring together books dealing with such varied subjects as décor, electricity, joinery and soft furnishing.Ex. There are few departments within a school which do not possess or cannot produce objects that can be used as decorations to set off books.Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.Ex. The nineteenth century also saw an explosion of exaggerated and decorated letter forms intended for display.Ex. In particular, body piercings, tattoos, self-mutilation, cosmetic surgery and eating disorders all form part of American culture's obsession with corporeal malleability and the body as a form of adornment.----* decoración con banderitas = bunting.* decoración de interiores = interior landscaping, interior decoration, interior design.* decoración del hogar = home decorating.* decoración de los carritos de la comida = trolley dressing.* decoración de paredes = wall covering.* decoración de temporada = seasonal decor.* decoración interior = interior decoration.* decoración típica escandinava = rosemaling.* mobiliario y decoración interior = furnishings, home furnishings.* tejidos de decoración = soft furnishing.* * *a) (de pasteles, platos) decoration; ( de habitación) decor; ( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decorationdecoración de vitrinas or escaparates — window dressing
b) ( interiorismo) tb* * *= décor, decoration, ornament, display, adornment.Ex: A 'House maintenance' exhibition gives an opportunity to bring together books dealing with such varied subjects as décor, electricity, joinery and soft furnishing.
Ex: There are few departments within a school which do not possess or cannot produce objects that can be used as decorations to set off books.Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.Ex: The nineteenth century also saw an explosion of exaggerated and decorated letter forms intended for display.Ex: In particular, body piercings, tattoos, self-mutilation, cosmetic surgery and eating disorders all form part of American culture's obsession with corporeal malleability and the body as a form of adornment.* decoración con banderitas = bunting.* decoración de interiores = interior landscaping, interior decoration, interior design.* decoración del hogar = home decorating.* decoración de los carritos de la comida = trolley dressing.* decoración de paredes = wall covering.* decoración de temporada = seasonal decor.* decoración interior = interior decoration.* decoración típica escandinava = rosemaling.* mobiliario y decoración interior = furnishings, home furnishings.* tejidos de decoración = soft furnishing.* * *A1 (de pasteles, platos) decorationdecoración de escaparates or vitrinas window dressing2 (interiorismo) tbdecoración de interiores interior decorationB1 (efecto) decor* * *
decoración sustantivo femenino
( de habitación) decor;
( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decoration
decoración sustantivo femenino decoration: se dedica a la decoración de interiores, he's an interior designer
la decoración del hotel es de pésimo gusto, the hotel decoration is so tacky
' decoración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ambiente
- coqueta
- coqueto
- escobilla
- recargada
- recargado
- rústica
- rústico
- sobria
- sobrio
- adorno
- chabacano
- clásico
- cursi
- encajar
- frío
- variar
English:
decoration
- fulsome
- window dressing
- decor
* * *decoración nf1. [acción] decorationdecoración de escaparates window-dressing;decoración de interiores interior design2. [conjunto de adornos] décor;me gusta mucho la decoración de esta habitación I really like the way this room is decorated3. [arte, técnica] decorative arts4. [adornos] decorations5. [decorado] scenery, set* * *f decoration* * *decoración nf, pl - ciones1) : decoration2) : decor3) : stage set, scenery* * *decoración n (acción, adorno) decoration -
25 embarcadero
m.1 jetty.2 dock, jetty, pier, wharf.* * *1 pier, jetty, quay* * *noun m.pier, wharf* * *SM1) (=amarradero) pier, jetty2) LAm (Ferro) cattle loading yard of a station* * ** * *= wharf [wharves, -pl.], jetty [jetties, -pl.], pier.Ex. Entries beginning with a place name may have corporate body, subject, or geographical qualifiers: London -- London wharves.Ex. Rockport is a sweet little fishing port filled with colorful boats, granite jetties, shops and the smell of salt air.Ex. Finally, the upkeep of these bridges was a massive task requiring the constant removal of sediment from river beds, piers and abutments.* * ** * *= wharf [wharves, -pl.], jetty [jetties, -pl.], pier.Ex: Entries beginning with a place name may have corporate body, subject, or geographical qualifiers: London -- London wharves.
Ex: Rockport is a sweet little fishing port filled with colorful boats, granite jetties, shops and the smell of salt air.Ex: Finally, the upkeep of these bridges was a massive task requiring the constant removal of sediment from river beds, piers and abutments.* * *1 (atracadero) jetty2 (para mercancías) wharf* * *
embarcadero sustantivo masculino ( atracadero) jetty;
( para mercancías) wharf
embarcadero sustantivo masculino quay, pier
' embarcadero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
malecón
English:
jetty
- pier
- wharf
* * *embarcadero nmjetty* * *m wharf* * *embarcadero nm: wharf, pier, jetty* * *embarcadero n pier / jetty [pl. jetties] -
26 en forma de arco
(adj.) = arched, bowedEx. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.Ex. She could cope with the disappointment of not passing, but what I am not sure of is how much the dance examiner will mark her down for having bowed legs.* * *(adj.) = arched, bowedEx: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.
Ex: She could cope with the disappointment of not passing, but what I am not sure of is how much the dance examiner will mark her down for having bowed legs. -
27 espigón
m.1 point, splinter, spike, sting.2 ear, cob.3 breakwater, warf of fascinage, jetty.* * *1 MARÍTIMO breakwater, jetty2 (punta) sharp point, spike3 (cerro) peak* * *SM1) (Bot) ear, spike2) (Zool) sting3) [de herramienta] sharp point, spike4) (=malecón) breakwater* * *1) ( rompeolas) breakwater2) (Per, RPl) ( en aeropuerto) terminal (building)* * *= breakwater.Ex. On Bearskin Neck some may go to the granite breakwater for the views, others may choose the peaceful quiet of the bluss overlooking the harbor.* * *1) ( rompeolas) breakwater2) (Per, RPl) ( en aeropuerto) terminal (building)* * *= breakwater.Ex: On Bearskin Neck some may go to the granite breakwater for the views, others may choose the peaceful quiet of the bluss overlooking the harbor.
* * *A (rompeolas) breakwaterB ( Tec) pointC (Per, RPI) (en un aeropuerto) terminal, terminal building* * *
espigón sustantivo masculino
espigón sustantivo masculino jetty
* * *espigón nmbreakwater* * *m MAR breakwater* * * -
28 grieta
f.1 crack.2 chap.* * *1 crack, crevice2 (en la piel) chap, crack* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=fisura) fissure, crack; (=hendidura) chink; (=quiebra) crevice; [en la piel] chap, crack2) (Pol) rift* * ** * *= cleavage, fissure, crack, cranny, crevice, crevasse, chink, fracture.Ex. After the Civil War, Emerson saw in collegiate education 'a cleavage occurring in the hitherto firm granite of the past'.Ex. Fissures within British society and inadequate public funding meant that libraries were not linked to communities to the degree that they were in America.Ex. The author attempts to explain the events of 1997 in which the cracks and crumbling of the information industry showed in mergers and closures.Ex. Where harm over the Internet is caused by viruses, hidden in ' crannies' in the network, traditional legal enforcement is more difficult.Ex. Rampant commercialism is seeping into every crevice of American culture.Ex. Solutions proposed by climbers included using more latrines and using crevasses to dispose of waste.Ex. War of words exposed chinks in coalition.Ex. In soccer, females injured their toe 17% more than males and sustained 19% more fractures.----* grieta del grosor de un pelo = hairline crack.* grietas = cracks and crevices.* salir grietas = develop + cracks.* tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.* * ** * *= cleavage, fissure, crack, cranny, crevice, crevasse, chink, fracture.Ex: After the Civil War, Emerson saw in collegiate education 'a cleavage occurring in the hitherto firm granite of the past'.
Ex: Fissures within British society and inadequate public funding meant that libraries were not linked to communities to the degree that they were in America.Ex: The author attempts to explain the events of 1997 in which the cracks and crumbling of the information industry showed in mergers and closures.Ex: Where harm over the Internet is caused by viruses, hidden in ' crannies' in the network, traditional legal enforcement is more difficult.Ex: Rampant commercialism is seeping into every crevice of American culture.Ex: Solutions proposed by climbers included using more latrines and using crevasses to dispose of waste.Ex: War of words exposed chinks in coalition.Ex: In soccer, females injured their toe 17% more than males and sustained 19% more fractures.* grieta del grosor de un pelo = hairline crack.* grietas = cracks and crevices.* salir grietas = develop + cracks.* tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.* * *la luz entraba por una pequeña grieta en la pared the light was coming in through a chink in the wall* * *
grieta sustantivo femenino ( en una pared) crack;
( en la tierra) crack, crevice;
( en la piel) crack
grieta (en la pared, terreno) crack
(en la piel, los labios) chap, crack
' grieta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abertura
- chorro
- rellena
- relleno
- salirse
- introducir
- rellenar
- rendija
- resquicio
- salir
- superficial
English:
aperture
- breach
- break
- chink
- cleft
- crack
- crevice
- fill in
- hairline
- slide
- split
- stop
* * *grieta nf[ranura] crack; [entre montañas] crevice; [en glaciar] crevasse; [que deja pasar luz] chink* * *f crack* * *grieta nf: crack, crevice* * *grieta n crack -
29 hendidura
f.1 cut, split.2 crack, chink, cleavage, cleft.* * *1 cleft, crack* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=grieta) [en pared, superficie] crack2) (=corte) cleft, split3) (Geol) rift, fissure* * ** * *= cleavage, chink, opening, cleft, slit.Ex. After the Civil War, Emerson saw in collegiate education 'a cleavage occurring in the hitherto firm granite of the past'.Ex. War of words exposed chinks in coalition.Ex. The cyber criminals are persistent -- if they can't get through one opening, they will keep trying until they find the chink in the armour.Ex. Anterior view of child's face showing a cleft of the upper lip that extends upward to include the left nostril.Ex. To make room for your puppet's mouth, make a slit in the sock between your thumb and fingers.* * ** * *= cleavage, chink, opening, cleft, slit.Ex: After the Civil War, Emerson saw in collegiate education 'a cleavage occurring in the hitherto firm granite of the past'.
Ex: War of words exposed chinks in coalition.Ex: The cyber criminals are persistent -- if they can't get through one opening, they will keep trying until they find the chink in the armour.Ex: Anterior view of child's face showing a cleft of the upper lip that extends upward to include the left nostril.Ex: To make room for your puppet's mouth, make a slit in the sock between your thumb and fingers.* * *(en madera) crack; (en roca) fissure, cleft, crack* * *
hendidura sustantivo femenino ( en madera) crack;
( en roca) fissure, crack
hendidura sustantivo femenino crack
' hendidura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barranco
- muesca
English:
crevice
- slit
- split
- cleft
* * *hendidura nf[en carne, piel] cut, split; [en piedra, madera] crack* * *f crack* * *hendidura nf: crack, crevice, fissure -
30 modificado
adj.modified, revised, altered.past part.past participle of spanish verb: modificar.* * *= modified.Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.----* alimentos modificados genéticamente = genetically modified foods.* versión modificada = modified version.* * *= modified.Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.
* alimentos modificados genéticamente = genetically modified foods.* versión modificada = modified version.* * *modificado, -a adjmodified;modificado genéticamente genetically modified -
31 ornamento
m.ornament (object).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: ornamentar.* * *1 ornament* * *SM1) (=adorno) ornament, adornment2) pl ornamentos (Rel) vestments; (=cualidades) good qualities* * *a) (frml) (adorno, decoración) ornament (frml)b) ornamentos masculino plural (Relig) vestments (pl)* * *= embellishment, ornament.Ex. Although university education in modern India dates back to 1856, libraries developed haphazardly and were more embellishments than an integral part of the academic programme.Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.----* ornamento tipográfico = typographic ornament.* ornamento xilográfico = woodcut ornament.* * *a) (frml) (adorno, decoración) ornament (frml)b) ornamentos masculino plural (Relig) vestments (pl)* * *= embellishment, ornament.Ex: Although university education in modern India dates back to 1856, libraries developed haphazardly and were more embellishments than an integral part of the academic programme.
Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.* ornamento tipográfico = typographic ornament.* ornamento xilográfico = woodcut ornament.* * ** * *
Del verbo ornamentar: ( conjugate ornamentar)
ornamento es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
ornamentó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
ornamentar
ornamento
ornamento sustantivo masculino ornament
' ornamento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cruz
English:
ornament
* * *ornamento nm1. [objeto] ornament* * *m1 ornament2:ornamentos pl REL vestments* * *ornamento nm: ornament, adornment* * *ornamento n ornament -
32 pedestal
m.pedestal, stand.poner/tener a alguien en un pedestal to put somebody on a pedestal* * *1 pedestal\poner/tener a alguien en un pedestal to put/hold somebody on a pedestal* * *SM pedestal, stand* * *masculino pedestalbajar(se) del pedestal — to get off one's high horse
poner a alguien en un pedestal — to place o put somebody on a pedestal
* * *= pedestal, plinth.Ex. this grand public monument features imposing bronze figures on both front and back and a substantial granite pedestal.Ex. The elaborate piece consists of a plinth of mahogany and ebony containing a clock and barrel-organ.----* bajar a Alguien del pedestal = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* * *masculino pedestalbajar(se) del pedestal — to get off one's high horse
poner a alguien en un pedestal — to place o put somebody on a pedestal
* * *= pedestal, plinth.Ex: this grand public monument features imposing bronze figures on both front and back and a substantial granite pedestal.
Ex: The elaborate piece consists of a plinth of mahogany and ebony containing a clock and barrel-organ.* bajar a Alguien del pedestal = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* * *pedestallos eleva a un pedestal she places o puts them on a pedestalbajar(se) del pedestal to get off one's high horsecaérsele a algn del pedestal to go down in sb's estimationponer a algn en un pedestal to place o put sb on a pedestal* * *
pedestal sustantivo masculino
pedestal
pedestal sustantivo masculino pedestal
♦ Locuciones: tener a alguien en un pedestal, to idolize sb
' pedestal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
velador
- jardinera
English:
lionise
- pedestal
- plinth
* * *pedestal nmpedestal, stand;poner a alguien en un pedestal to put sb on a pedestal;la tiene en un pedestal he's put her on a pedestal;bajar del pedestal: desde que ganó el premio no hay quien lo baje del pedestal since he won the prize, it's been impossible to get him down off his high horse* * *m pedestal;poner/tener a alguien en/sobre un pedestal fig put/have s.o. on a pedestal* * *pedestal nm: pedestal -
33 peñasco
m.large rock, rock, boulder, crag.* * *1 crag* * *SM1) (=piedra) large rock, boulder2) (=risco) rock, crag* * *masculino crag, rocky outcrop* * *= crag, outcrop.Ex. On both sides the crags shot up in fantastic forms towards the sky, and the rising wind roared among them like a spirit of anguish.Ex. The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.* * *masculino crag, rocky outcrop* * *= crag, outcrop.Ex: On both sides the crags shot up in fantastic forms towards the sky, and the rising wind roared among them like a spirit of anguish.
Ex: The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.* * *crag, rocky outcrop* * *
peñasco sustantivo masculino
crag, rocky outcrop
' peñasco' also found in these entries:
English:
crag
- rock
* * *peñasco nmlarge crag o rock* * *m boulder* * *peñasco nm: crag, large rock -
34 peñón
m.giant rock, rocky outcrop, large crag.* * *1 craggy rock\el Peñón de Gibraltar the Rock of Gibraltar* * *SM1) (=roca) wall of rock, crag2)* * *masculino crag, rocky outcrop* * *= outcrop.Ex. The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.* * *masculino crag, rocky outcrop* * *= outcrop.Ex: The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.
* * *crag, rocky outcropel Peñón de Gibraltar the Rock of Gibraltar* * *
peñón sustantivo masculino rock
el peñón de Gibraltar, the Rock of Gibraltar
' peñón' also found in these entries:
English:
rock
* * *peñón nm[monte] rocky outcrop;el Peñón (de Gibraltar) the Rock (of Gibraltar)* * *m:el Peñon de Gibraltar the Rock of Gibraltar* * ** * *peñón n rock -
35 piedra rojiza
(n.) = brownstoneEx. The library building is noteworthy for it use of granite and brownstone on the exterior.* * *(n.) = brownstoneEx: The library building is noteworthy for it use of granite and brownstone on the exterior.
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36 puerto pesquero
m.fishing port.* * *fishing port* * ** * *(n.) = fishing portEx. Rockport is a sweet little fishing port filled with colorful boats, granite jetties, shops and the smell of salt air.* * ** * *(n.) = fishing portEx: Rockport is a sweet little fishing port filled with colorful boats, granite jetties, shops and the smell of salt air.
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37 risco
m.cliff, crag.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: riscar.* * *1 crag, cliff* * *SM1) (=peñasco) cliff, crag2) pl riscos (=terreno áspero) rough parts* * *masculino crag* * *= crag, outcrop.Ex. On both sides the crags shot up in fantastic forms towards the sky, and the rising wind roared among them like a spirit of anguish.Ex. The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.* * *masculino crag* * *= crag, outcrop.Ex: On both sides the crags shot up in fantastic forms towards the sky, and the rising wind roared among them like a spirit of anguish.
Ex: The visually spectacular landscape of granite outcrops at Matobo Hills were called 'the bald heads'.* * *crag* * *
risco sustantivo masculino crag, cliff
* * *risco nmcrag* * *m crag* * *risco nm: crag, cliff -
38 rompeolas
m. s.&pl.breakwater.* * *1 breakwater, jetty* * *SM INV breakwater* * ** * *= breakwater.Ex. On Bearskin Neck some may go to the granite breakwater for the views, others may choose the peaceful quiet of the bluss overlooking the harbor.* * ** * *= breakwater.Ex: On Bearskin Neck some may go to the granite breakwater for the views, others may choose the peaceful quiet of the bluss overlooking the harbor.
* * *(pl rompeolas)breakwater* * *
rompeolas sustantivo masculino (pl
rompeolas m inv breakwater
' rompeolas' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espigón
- malecón
English:
breakwater
- break
* * *rompeolas nm invbreakwater* * *m inv breakwater* * *rompeolas ns & pl: breakwater, jetty* * *rompeolas n breakwater -
39 románico
adj.Romanesque, Romance.* * *► adjetivo1 (arquitectura, arte - gen) Romanesque; (-en Gran Bretaña) Norman2 (lengua) Romance1 (arquitectura arte) Romanesque————————1 (arquitectura arte) Romanesque* * *ADJ1) [idioma] Romance2) (Arte, Arquit) Romanesque; [en Inglaterra] Norman* * *I IImasculino Romanesque* * *= Romanesque.Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.* * *I IImasculino Romanesque* * *= Romanesque.Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.
* * *1 ‹arquitectura/columna› Romanesque2 ‹lengua› Romance ( before n)Romanesque* * *
románico◊ -ca adjetivo ‹arquitectura/columna› Romanesque;
‹ lengua› Romance ( before n)
románico,-a
I adjetivo
1 Arte Arquit Romanesque
2 Ling Romance
II m Arte Arquit Romanesque
' románico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
románica
English:
Romanesque
- Romanic
- Romance
* * *románico, -a♦ adj1. [arte] Romanesque2. [lengua] Romance♦ nm[arte]el Románico the Romanesque style* * *m/adj Romanesque -
40 agranitado
adj.granite-like, granite.
См. также в других словарях:
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