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1 gratificar
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2 gratificación
f.1 reward, fee, bonus, tip.2 satisfaction, relish, pleasure, gratification.* * *1 (satisfacción) gratification2 (recompensa) reward3 (extra) bonus* * *SF1) (=recompensa) reward, recompense; (=propina) tip; (=aguinaldo) gratuity; [de sueldo, como prima] bonus2) (=satisfacción) gratification* * *a) ( bonificación) bonus; ( recompensa) rewardb) ( satisfacción) gratification* * *= reward, gratification, gratuity.Ex. The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.Ex. It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.Ex. Journeymen traditionally had the perquisite of a free copy of each book that they had helped to print, besides occasional gratuities from authors.----* gratificación demorada = delayed gratification, deferred gratification.* gratificación inmediata = instant gratification.* obtener gratificación = obtain + gratification.* usos y gratificaciones = uses and gratifications.* * *a) ( bonificación) bonus; ( recompensa) rewardb) ( satisfacción) gratification* * *= reward, gratification, gratuity.Ex: The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.
Ex: It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.Ex: Journeymen traditionally had the perquisite of a free copy of each book that they had helped to print, besides occasional gratuities from authors.* gratificación demorada = delayed gratification, deferred gratification.* gratificación inmediata = instant gratification.* obtener gratificación = obtain + gratification.* usos y gratificaciones = uses and gratifications.* * *1 (bonificación) bonus; (recompensa) reward2 (satisfacción) gratification* * *
gratificación sustantivo femenino
( recompensa) reward
gratificación sustantivo femenino incentive, extra, bonus: nos dieron una pequeña gratificación por nuestra ayuda, they gave us a small bonus for helping
' gratificación' also found in these entries:
English:
bonus
- golden handshake
- gratification
* * *1. [moral] reward2. [monetaria] [por un trabajo] bonus;[por hallar algo] reward* * *f1 por satisfacción gratification* * *gratificación nf, pl - ciones1) satisfacción: gratification2) : bonus3) recompensa: recompense, reward -
3 satisfacción
f.1 satisfaction, pleasure, contentment, relish.2 fulfillment, satisfied feeling.3 reparation.* * *1 (gen) satisfaction2 (cumplimiento) fulfilment (US fulfillment)\a satisfacción de to the satisfaction of* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=placer) satisfactionsatisfacción laboral, satisfacción profesional — job satisfaction
2) [de ofensa] (=compensación) satisfaction, redress; (=disculpa) apology3)satisfacción de sí mismo — self-satisfaction, smugness
* * *1) (agrado, placer) satisfaction2)a) (de necesidad, deseo) satisfaction, fulfillment*b) ( por ofensa) satisfactionc) ( de deuda) payment, settlement* * *= satisfaction, gratification.Ex. Data retrieval involves the satisfaction of a request for information by providing the information as a direct answer to the question.Ex. It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.----* buscar satisfacción = seek + satisfaction.* con satisfacción = contentedly.* índice de satisfacción = fill rate, satisfaction rating.* merecerse una satisfacción = deserve + a little something.* mostrar satisfacción = express + satisfaction.* nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.* obtener satisfacción = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfaction.* porcentaje de satisfacción de consultas imprecisas = browsers' fill rate.* satisfacción de haber hecho algo bien = sense of accomplishment, sense of achievement.* satisfacción en el trabajo = job satisfaction, work satisfaction.* satisfacción inmediata = instant gratification.* satisfacción personal = personal satisfaction, ego satisfaction.* satisfacción profesional = professional satisfaction, job satisfaction, work satisfaction.* tasa de satisfacción = satisfaction rating.* * *1) (agrado, placer) satisfaction2)a) (de necesidad, deseo) satisfaction, fulfillment*b) ( por ofensa) satisfactionc) ( de deuda) payment, settlement* * *= satisfaction, gratification.Ex: Data retrieval involves the satisfaction of a request for information by providing the information as a direct answer to the question.
Ex: It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.* buscar satisfacción = seek + satisfaction.* con satisfacción = contentedly.* índice de satisfacción = fill rate, satisfaction rating.* merecerse una satisfacción = deserve + a little something.* mostrar satisfacción = express + satisfaction.* nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.* obtener satisfacción = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfaction.* porcentaje de satisfacción de consultas imprecisas = browsers' fill rate.* satisfacción de haber hecho algo bien = sense of accomplishment, sense of achievement.* satisfacción en el trabajo = job satisfaction, work satisfaction.* satisfacción inmediata = instant gratification.* satisfacción personal = personal satisfaction, ego satisfaction.* satisfacción profesional = professional satisfaction, job satisfaction, work satisfaction.* tasa de satisfacción = satisfaction rating.* * *A (agrado, placer) satisfactionla satisfacción del deber cumplido the satisfaction of a job well doneesperamos que sea de su entera satisfacción we hope it will be to your complete satisfactionlo demostró a mi entera satisfacción I was completely satisfied, he proved it to my complete satisfactiones una satisfacción para mí el poder ayudarte it is a pleasure to be able to help yourecibió con satisfacción la noticia she was pleased when she heard the newsnuestros hijos no nos han dado más que satisfacciones our children have given us every reason to be proud of themlo hizo sólo por darme una satisfacción he did it just to please meB1 (de una necesidad, deseo) satisfaction, fulfillment*2 (por una ofensa) satisfactionexijo una satisfacción I demand satisfaction3 (de una deuda) payment, settlement* * *
satisfacción sustantivo femenino
satisfaction;
es una satisfacción para mí estar aquí it is a pleasure to be here
satisfacción sustantivo femenino
1 satisfaction: fue una enorme satisfacción para nosotros..., it was a great pleasure for us...
tuve la satisfacción de decirle que había ganado, I had the satisfaction o pleasure of telling him that he was the winner
2 (de un deseo) satisfaction, fulfilment, US fulfillment of a desire
3 (deuda moral) te exijo una satisfacción por haberme hecho esperar tanto tiempo, I demand an apology for having had to wait for so long
4 (recompensa) Juan se merece una satisfacción por haber aprobado el curso, Juan deserves a little sthg for having passed his exams
' satisfacción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bienestar
- de
- acoger
- cumplir
- gratificación
- ilusión
- placer
- relamerse
English:
content
- flushed
- gratification
- indulgence
- job satisfaction
- satisfaction
- sense
- smirk
- smugness
- achievement
- chortle
- contented
- contentment
- satisfied
- settlement
* * *satisfacción nf1. [agrado, gusto] satisfaction;espero que todo sea de su satisfacción o [m5] esté a su satisfacción I hope everything is to your satisfaction;ha sido una satisfacción poder ayudaros I'm glad I've been able to help you;me dio mucha satisfacción I found it very satisfying;darle a alguien la satisfacción de hacer algo to give sb the satisfaction of doing sth;darse la satisfacción de hacer algo to allow oneself the pleasure of doing sth;nos mostró sus trofeos con satisfacción he took great pleasure in showing us his trophies;sentir una gran satisfacción personal to feel a sense of fulfilment o satisfactionsatisfacción del cliente customer satisfaction2. [de deseo] fulfilment;el viaje era la satisfacción de sus sueños the trip was the fulfilment of her dreams3. [de ofensa, daño] satisfaction4. [de deuda] payment, settlement* * *f satisfaction;se acabó a mi satisfacción it ended to my satisfaction, it ended satisfactorily;dar satisfacción give satisfaction* * ** * *1. (en general) satisfaction2. (placer) pleasure -
4 gratificación demorada
(n.) = delayed gratification, deferred gratificationEx. The research we have on delayed gratification tells us that differences in self-control skills are deeply rooted but also malleable.Ex. Deferred gratification was what capitalism was all about and the first industrial workers had to be taught not to quit once they'd earned enough to survive for a while.* * *(n.) = delayed gratification, deferred gratificationEx: The research we have on delayed gratification tells us that differences in self-control skills are deeply rooted but also malleable.
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5 obtener satisfacción
(v.) = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfactionEx. She had been told from time to time that he seemed to derive satisfaction from needling the staff, but she had never been able to pin down specifically what he does that irks them.Ex. The average person does not basically dislike work, but may gain satisfaction from it or attempt to avoid it depending on past experiences.Ex. There are five types of ' gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.Ex. By reading the publisher's blurb on the dust-jacket, the reader can gauge for himself (or herself) what sort of satisfaction (or 'gratification') is likely to be obtained from a reading of that particular title.* * *(v.) = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfactionEx: She had been told from time to time that he seemed to derive satisfaction from needling the staff, but she had never been able to pin down specifically what he does that irks them.
Ex: The average person does not basically dislike work, but may gain satisfaction from it or attempt to avoid it depending on past experiences.Ex: There are five types of ' gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.Ex: By reading the publisher's blurb on the dust-jacket, the reader can gauge for himself (or herself) what sort of satisfaction (or 'gratification') is likely to be obtained from a reading of that particular title. -
6 satisfacción inmediata
f.instant gratification.* * *(n.) = instant gratificationEx. Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.* * *(n.) = instant gratificationEx: Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.
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7 demorado
adj.late, belated.past part.past participle of spanish verb: demorar.* * *----* gratificación demorada = delayed gratification, deferred gratification.* * ** gratificación demorada = delayed gratification, deferred gratification. -
8 gratificación inmediata
(n.) = instant gratificationEx. Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.* * *(n.) = instant gratificationEx: Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.
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9 inmediato
adj.1 immediate, next, neighboring, bordering.2 immediate, summary.* * *► adjetivo1 (poco después) immediate2 (contiguo) next (a, to), adjoining (a, -)\de inmediato immediately* * *(f. - inmediata)adj.1) immediate2) adjoining, nearby* * *ADJ1) (=sin mediar intervalo) immediate2) (=rápido) prompten lo inmediato, en el futuro inmediato — in the immediate future
3) [lugar] (=contiguo) adjoining; (=próximo) neighbouring, neighboring (EEUU)inmediato a — close to, next to
* * *- ta adjetivoa) <efecto/respuesta> immediatede inmediato — immediately, right away, straightaway (BrE)
b) < zona> immediate; <lugar/pueblo>* * *= immediate, instant, near-side.Ex. This system offers immediate access when required by users and staff, preferably several users at the same time.Ex. There is already a large and growing number of commercial data bases that allow the individual or corporate consumer to gain instant access to need information.Ex. The near-side press point was placed further in towards the middle of the tympan (and of the sheet) than the off-side point.----* en el futuro inmediato = in the foreseeable future.* futuro inmediato = immediate future.* futuro inmediato, el = near future, the.* gratificación inmediata = instant gratification.* índice de impacto inmediato = immediacy index.* satisfacción inmediata = instant gratification.* * *- ta adjetivoa) <efecto/respuesta> immediatede inmediato — immediately, right away, straightaway (BrE)
b) < zona> immediate; <lugar/pueblo>* * *= immediate, instant, near-side.Ex: This system offers immediate access when required by users and staff, preferably several users at the same time.
Ex: There is already a large and growing number of commercial data bases that allow the individual or corporate consumer to gain instant access to need information.Ex: The near-side press point was placed further in towards the middle of the tympan (and of the sheet) than the off-side point.* en el futuro inmediato = in the foreseeable future.* futuro inmediato = immediate future.* futuro inmediato, el = near future, the.* gratificación inmediata = instant gratification.* índice de impacto inmediato = immediacy index.* satisfacción inmediata = instant gratification.* * *inmediato -ta1 ‹efecto/respuesta› immediatede inmediato immediately, right away, straightaway ( BrE)2 ‹zona› immediate ‹lugar/pueblo› inmediato A algo close TO sthun pueblo inmediato a Madrid a village close to o just outside Madrid* * *
inmediato◊ -ta adjetivo
‹lugar/pueblo› inmediato a algo close to sth
inmediato,-a adjetivo
1 (que sucede en seguida) immediate
2 (próximo, contiguo) next [a, to], adjoining
♦ Locuciones: de inmediato, at once, immediately
' inmediato' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
en seguida
- enseguida
- fiar
- inmediata
- efecto
English:
alert
- foreseeable
- glance
- immediate
- instant
- near
- beyond
- promptly
- summary
* * *inmediato, -a adj1. [instantáneo] immediate;de inmediato immediately, at once2. [contiguo] next (a to);está en un barrio inmediato al centro it's in an area near the town centre* * *adj immediate;de inmediato immediately* * *inmediato, -ta adj1) : immediate2) contiguo: adjoining3)de inmediato : immediately, right away4)inmediato a : next to, close to* * *inmediato adj1. (poco después) immediate2. (contiguo) next -
10 obtener
v.1 to get (beca, cargo, puntos).2 to obtain, to gain, to get, to acquire.Ricardo ganó reconocimiento Richard gained renown.* * *1 to get, be obtained■ con este detergente se obtienen resultados sorprendentes with this detergent you get surprising results* * *verb1) to obtain, get2) attain* * *VT [+ resultado, información, permiso] to get, obtain; [+ mayoría, votos] to win, obtain; [+ premio, medalla, victoria] to win; [+ apoyo] to gain, get, obtain; [+ beneficios] to makeesperamos obtener mejores resultados este año — we are hoping to get o obtain o achieve better results this year
los socialistas obtuvieron la mayoría absoluta — the socialists won o obtained an absolute majority
con la venta de los derechos la editorial obtuvo varios millones de dólares — the publishers got several million dollars from the sale of the copyright
nunca obtuvo respuesta — he never got o received a reply
* * *verbo transitivo < premio> to win, receive; <resultado/autorización> to obtain; < calificación> to obtain, set* * *= derive, gain, generate, get, obtain, procure, secure, yield, spin off, elicit, reap, receive, come by, acquire.Ex. The scheme was designed for the Library of Congress and many of the features of the scheme derived from this fact.Ex. To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.Ex. Human indexers sometimes make inappropriate judgements, misinterpret ideas, have lapses of memory or concentration, and generate omissions and inconsistencies in their indexing.Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS does not get a new document number, but reserves this document for you, so that no one else can change it while you are working on it.Ex. In the event that the position in the matrix contains more than 32 entries, it is necessary for the user to interact with the system to obtain the miniature catalog that will contain the entry s/he seeks.Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.Ex. This mixture of approaches is designed to yield maximum retrieval for as many users as possible by combining the different strengths of controlled and natural language indexing.Ex. A computerized search facility has been spun off from the basic work.Ex. This article looks at ways in which librarians in leadership roles can elicit the motivation, commitment, and personal investment of members of the organisation.Ex. Women suffragists reaped an unexpected publicity bonanza when the 1913 national suffrage parade in Washington was broken up by a drunken mob.Ex. If you receive a large number of titles on you initial search, you can narrow your search by using qualifiers.Ex. This article shows how teachers came by such information and the use they made it of in their work.Ex. Many libraries have special collections of foreign, unpublished or unusual materials which include items unlikely to be acquired by other libraries.----* difícil de obtener = difficult to come by.* fácil de obtener = easy to come by.* obtener acceso = gain + access, gain + admittance.* obtener algo de = get + something out of.* obtener beneficios = gain + benefit, make + a profit, realise + benefits, derive + benefit, reap + rewards, reap + benefits, reap + returns, make + profit.* obtener conocimiento = gain + an understanding.* obtener credibilidad = attain + credibility.* obtener de = get out of.* obtener el derecho para = win + the right to.* obtener el enunciado del problema = elicit + problem statement.* obtener el máximo beneficio = reap + full potential.* obtener el mayor rendimiento posible = maximise + opportunities.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* obtener fondos de = derive + finances from.* obtener ganancia = gain + benefit.* obtener gratificación = obtain + gratification.* obtener gratis = obtain + free.* obtener indicios sobre = get + an indication of.* obtener información = obtain + information, glean + information, gain + information, pick up + information, secure + information.* obtener información de = elicit + information from.* obtener la aprobación = meet with + approval.* obtener partido de = capitalise on/upon [capitalize, -USA].* obtener perspectiva de = gain + perspective on.* obtener pistas sobre = get + an indication of.* obtener placer = take + pleasure, obtain + pleasure from, derive + pleasure.* obtener placer de = get + pleasure from.* obtener + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* obtener promoción = arrive at + promotion.* obtener provecho = get + Posesivo + money's worth out of.* obtener reconocimiento = gain + recognition.* obtener resultado = obtain + result.* obtener resultados = get + things done.* obtener satisfacción = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfaction.* obtenerse = accrue.* obtenerse de = flow from.* obtener titulación = receive + degree.* obtener + Título = earn + Título.* obtener una categoría = gain + status.* obtener una cita bibliográfica = glean + citation.* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.* obtener una impresión = gain + picture.* obtener una perspectiva = gather + perspective.* obtener una referencia = glean + reference.* obtener un estatus = gain + status.* obtener un premio = earn + an award, win + award, win + prize.* obtener un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.* obtener un título = gain + a degree in.* obtener ventaja = gain + advantage.* obtener ventajas = reap + advantages.* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.* * *verbo transitivo < premio> to win, receive; <resultado/autorización> to obtain; < calificación> to obtain, set* * *= derive, gain, generate, get, obtain, procure, secure, yield, spin off, elicit, reap, receive, come by, acquire.Ex: The scheme was designed for the Library of Congress and many of the features of the scheme derived from this fact.
Ex: To many, therefore, this emphasis on information can provide a much-needed opportunity to gain the public library new influence and respect.Ex: Human indexers sometimes make inappropriate judgements, misinterpret ideas, have lapses of memory or concentration, and generate omissions and inconsistencies in their indexing.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS does not get a new document number, but reserves this document for you, so that no one else can change it while you are working on it.Ex: In the event that the position in the matrix contains more than 32 entries, it is necessary for the user to interact with the system to obtain the miniature catalog that will contain the entry s/he seeks.Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.Ex: This mixture of approaches is designed to yield maximum retrieval for as many users as possible by combining the different strengths of controlled and natural language indexing.Ex: A computerized search facility has been spun off from the basic work.Ex: This article looks at ways in which librarians in leadership roles can elicit the motivation, commitment, and personal investment of members of the organisation.Ex: Women suffragists reaped an unexpected publicity bonanza when the 1913 national suffrage parade in Washington was broken up by a drunken mob.Ex: If you receive a large number of titles on you initial search, you can narrow your search by using qualifiers.Ex: This article shows how teachers came by such information and the use they made it of in their work.Ex: Many libraries have special collections of foreign, unpublished or unusual materials which include items unlikely to be acquired by other libraries.* difícil de obtener = difficult to come by.* fácil de obtener = easy to come by.* obtener acceso = gain + access, gain + admittance.* obtener algo de = get + something out of.* obtener beneficios = gain + benefit, make + a profit, realise + benefits, derive + benefit, reap + rewards, reap + benefits, reap + returns, make + profit.* obtener conocimiento = gain + an understanding.* obtener credibilidad = attain + credibility.* obtener de = get out of.* obtener el derecho para = win + the right to.* obtener el enunciado del problema = elicit + problem statement.* obtener el máximo beneficio = reap + full potential.* obtener el mayor rendimiento posible = maximise + opportunities.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* obtener fondos de = derive + finances from.* obtener ganancia = gain + benefit.* obtener gratificación = obtain + gratification.* obtener gratis = obtain + free.* obtener indicios sobre = get + an indication of.* obtener información = obtain + information, glean + information, gain + information, pick up + information, secure + information.* obtener información de = elicit + information from.* obtener la aprobación = meet with + approval.* obtener partido de = capitalise on/upon [capitalize, -USA].* obtener perspectiva de = gain + perspective on.* obtener pistas sobre = get + an indication of.* obtener placer = take + pleasure, obtain + pleasure from, derive + pleasure.* obtener placer de = get + pleasure from.* obtener + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* obtener promoción = arrive at + promotion.* obtener provecho = get + Posesivo + money's worth out of.* obtener reconocimiento = gain + recognition.* obtener resultado = obtain + result.* obtener resultados = get + things done.* obtener satisfacción = derive + satisfaction, gain + satisfaction, derive + gratification, obtain + satisfaction.* obtenerse = accrue.* obtenerse de = flow from.* obtener titulación = receive + degree.* obtener + Título = earn + Título.* obtener una categoría = gain + status.* obtener una cita bibliográfica = glean + citation.* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.* obtener una impresión = gain + picture.* obtener una perspectiva = gather + perspective.* obtener una referencia = glean + reference.* obtener un estatus = gain + status.* obtener un premio = earn + an award, win + award, win + prize.* obtener un puesto de trabajo = obtain + position.* obtener un título = gain + a degree in.* obtener ventaja = gain + advantage.* obtener ventajas = reap + advantages.* se obtendrá algo de provecho = something is bound to come of it.* * *vt‹premio› to win, receive; ‹resultado› to obtain, achieve; ‹calificación/autorización/préstamo› to obtain, getse han obtenido importantes mejoras significant improvements have been obtained o achievedobtuvimos los fondos necesarios del banco we got o obtained o ( frml) secured the necessary funding from the bank* * *
obtener ( conjugate obtener) verbo transitivo ‹ premio› to win, receive;
‹resultado/autorización› to obtain;
‹ calificación› to obtain, set
obtener vtr (conseguir) to obtain, get
' obtener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conseguir
- sigilo
- abastecer
- alcanzar
- apuntar
- capacitar
- coger
- diplomarse
- ello
- obtuve
- sacar
English:
bid
- blank
- clear
- derive
- elicit
- extort
- get
- get in
- obtain
- poll
- procure
- profit
- qualify
- raise
- secure
- access
- achieve
- cream
- drum
- gain
- hope
- length
- lobby
- process
* * *obtener vt[beca, cargo, puntos, información] to get, to obtain; [resultado] to obtain, to achieve; [premio, victoria] to win; [ganancias] to make; [satisfacción, ventaja] to gain, to obtain;obtuvieron dos millones de beneficio de la venta de su casa they made a profit of two million from the sale of their house;la sidra se obtiene de las manzanas cider is obtained o made from apples* * ** * *obtener {80} vt: to obtain, to secure, to get♦ obtenible adj* * *obtener vb1. (conseguir en general) to get / to obtain -
11 obtener gratificación
(v.) = obtain + gratificationEx. By reading the publisher's blurb on the dust-jacket, the reader can gauge for himself (or herself) what sort of satisfaction (or ' gratification') is likely to be obtained from a reading of that particular title.* * *(v.) = obtain + gratificationEx: By reading the publisher's blurb on the dust-jacket, the reader can gauge for himself (or herself) what sort of satisfaction (or ' gratification') is likely to be obtained from a reading of that particular title.
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12 placer
m.1 pleasure.un viaje de placer a pleasure tripha sido un placer (conocerle) it has been a pleasure meeting youes un placer ayudarte it's a pleasure to help youEl placer es muy buscado Pleasure is very sought.2 placer, superficial mineral deposit.The miners found a huge placer Los mineros encontraron un enorme placer.v.1 to please.nos place comunicarle que… we are pleased to inform you that…si me place if I want to, if I feel like itEl vino place a mucha gente Wine pleases many people.2 to be pleased to.Me place acompañarte I am pleased to accompany you.3 to be pleased by.Nos place el regalo We are pleased by the gift.* * *Present Indicativeplazco, places, place, placemos, placéis, placen.Past Indicativeplací, placiste, plació or plugo, placimos, placisteis, placieron or pluguieron.Present SubjunctiveImperfect Subjunctiveplaciera, placieras, placiera or pluguiera, placiéramos, placierais, placieranplaciese, placieses, placiese or pluguiese, placiésemos, placieseis, placiesen.Future Subjunctiveplaciere, placieres, placiere or pluguiere, placiéremos, placiereis, placieren.Imperative* * *1. noun m.pleasure, delight2. verbto please, give pleasure* * *I1. SM1) [gen] pleasurecon mucho o sumo placer — with great pleasure
tengo el placer de presentarle a... — it's my pleasure to introduce...
2) (=deleite) pleasuredarse a los placeres — to give o.s. over to pleasure
2.VT (=agradar) to pleaseIISM1) (Geol, Min) placer2) (Náut) sandbank4) Caribe field* * *Iverbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) (+ me/te/le etc)IIme place informarle que... — (frml) I am pleased o (frml) it is my pleasure to inform you that...
1) (gusto, satisfacción) pleasureha sido un placer conocerla — (frml) it has been a pleasure to meet you
tengo el placer de presentarles a... — (frml) it is my pleasure o I have the pleasure to introduce to you...
a placer — <comer/beber> as much as one wants
2)a) (Geol, Min) placerb) (Náut) sandbank* * *Iverbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) (+ me/te/le etc)IIme place informarle que... — (frml) I am pleased o (frml) it is my pleasure to inform you that...
1) (gusto, satisfacción) pleasureha sido un placer conocerla — (frml) it has been a pleasure to meet you
tengo el placer de presentarles a... — (frml) it is my pleasure o I have the pleasure to introduce to you...
a placer — <comer/beber> as much as one wants
2)a) (Geol, Min) placerb) (Náut) sandbank* * *placer11 = delight, pleasure, gratification, enjoyment, treat.Ex: Reality is often very much lacking in delight.
Ex: It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.Ex: It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.Ex: So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.Ex: In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.* a placer = at will.* buscar placer = seek + pleasure.* casa de placer = house of pleasure.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* derivar placer de = obtain + pleasure from.* encontrar placer = find + delight, find + enjoyment.* estropear el placer = spoil + pleasure.* gran placer = great pleasure.* obtener placer = take + pleasure, obtain + pleasure from, derive + pleasure.* obtener placer de = get + pleasure from.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* placer oculto = guilty pleasure.* placer prohibido = outlaw delight, forbidden pleasure.* placer sexual = sexual pleasure.* por el placer de hacerlo = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por placer = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por puro placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* ser un placer = be happy to.* ser un placer + Infinitivo = be a joy to + Verbo.* sólo por placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* tener el placer de = take + pleasure.placer22 = please.Ex: By polar contrast the book for the mass culture reader, the 'consumer', simply aims to please.
* haz lo que te plazca = do as you please.* * *vi( en tercera persona), (+ me/te/le etc):haz lo que te plazca do as you pleaseme place poder informarle que … ( frml); I am pleased o ( frml) it is my pleasure to inform you that …nos place poder ofrecerle esta oportunidad ( frml); we are pleased to be able to offer you this opportunityA (gusto, satisfacción) pleasureha sido un placer conocerla ( frml); it has been a pleasure to meet youtengo el placer de presentarles a … ( frml); it is my pleasure o I have the pleasure to introduce to you …es un auténtico placer oírla cantar it is a real delight o pleasure to hear her singno me lo agradezca, ha sido un placer ( frml); there's no need to thank me, it was a pleasurelos placeres de la carne the pleasures of the flesh, carnal pleasuresa placer as much as one wantscomimos y bebimos a placer we ate and drank to our hearts' contentpara que pueda moverse a placer por la isla so that you can explore the island at your leisureB2 ( Náut) sandbank* * *
placer ( conjugate placer) verbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) (+ me/te/le etc):
me place informarle que … (frml) it is my pleasure to inform you that … (frml)
■ sustantivo masculino (gusto, satisfacción) pleasure;
ha sido un placer conocerla (frml) it has been a pleasure to meet you;
un viaje de placer a pleasure trip
placer sustantivo masculino pleasure: tengo el placer de informarles, I have the pleasure to inform you
fue un placer volver a verte, it was a pleasure seeing you again
' placer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embriagar
- gloria
- gozo
- gusto
- morbosa
- morboso
- proporcionar
- renunciar
- causar
- celestial
- dar
- goce
- sensación
- tener
English:
before
- beside
- delight
- derive
- enjoyment
- experience
- get off on
- gratification
- hate
- kick
- perverse
- pleasure
- positive
- real
- relish
- vicarious
- glad
- indulgence
- joy
- pleased
* * *♦ vtto please;me place conversar I take great pleasure in conversation;nos place comunicarle que… we are pleased to inform you that…;si me place if I want to, if I feel like it;haz lo que te plazca do as you please♦ nmpleasure;los placeres de la carne the pleasures of the flesh;un viaje de placer a pleasure trip;ha sido un placer (conocerle) it has been a pleasure (meeting you);es un placer ayudarte it's a pleasure to help you;¿me concede este baile? – con placer may I have this dance? – with pleasure;es un placer anunciar que… it is my pleasure to announce that…♦ a placer loc advcomimos pasteles a placer we ate as many cakes as we wanted;marcar a placer [en fútbol, balonmano] to score an easy goal* * *I v/i please;siempre hace lo que le place he always does as he pleasesII m pleasure;es un placer para mí it is my pleasure* * *placer {57} vigustar: to be pleasinghazlo como te plazca: do it however you pleaseplacer nm1) : pleasure, enjoyment2)a placer : as much as one wants* * *placer n pleasure -
13 abusos
(n.) = overindulgenceEx. In this world of instant gratification and overindulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat.* * *(n.) = overindulgenceEx: In this world of instant gratification and overindulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat.
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14 de la textura
(adj.) = texturalEx. Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.* * *(adj.) = texturalEx: Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.
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15 descanso
m.1 rest (reposo).tomarse un descanso to take a restdía de descanso day off2 break (pausa).3 relief (alivio).4 stair landing, platform of staircase, landing.5 coffee break.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: descansar.* * *1 rest, break2 (en un espectáculo) interval; (en un partido) interval, half-time3 (alivio) relief, comfort■ ¡qué descanso! what a relief!4 (rellano) landing\¡descanso! MILITAR at ease!sin descanso without a breakdescanso eterno eternal rest* * *noun m.1) rest2) break* * *SM1) (=reposo) restel silencio será bueno para el descanso del bebé — the quiet will be a good chance for the baby to get some rest o sleep
2) (=pausa) break; (Dep) half-time; (Teat) interval, intermission (EEUU)hago un descanso cada dos horas — I have o take a break every two hours
3) (=alivio) reliefya he aprobado, ¡qué descanso! — I've passed! what a relief!
4) (Rel)5) [en escalera] landing6) (Téc) rest, support* * *1)a) ( reposo) restlunes, descanso — (Espec, Teatr) no performance on Mondays
b) (en trabajo, colegio) breakc) (Mil)d) ( de un muerto) rest2) ( intervalo) (Dep) half time; (Teatr) interval3) (alivio, tranquilidad) relief4) (AmL) ( rellano) landing* * *= coffee break, free time, respite, recess, rest, work break, half time, break time [breaktime], tea break, reprieve, break.Ex. During the coffee break, someone pointed out that most of your readers will look under the term BANTU rather than the technical name.Ex. On the other hand, a prolonged sequence of interviews can be equally stressful, and 'free time' should be interspersed with the successive appointments.Ex. There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.Ex. One of the supervisor's jobs is to see that work is prepared for the duty librarian to do during recess and lunchtime.Ex. If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.Ex. The personnel policy should also include a statement concerning number and length of work breaks and a statement regarding attendance at library meetings -- who attends, whether time off with pay and/or travel expenses are awarded.Ex. The article 'Practitioners v. educators (1-0 at half time)' looks at the problems of selecting students acceptable to both educators and practitioners in librarianship.Ex. How about staggering lunch hours and break times? We could send smokers at one time and non-smokers at another.Ex. Course fees include study materials, mid-morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks but not accommodation.Ex. A small, but growing, number of employers are allowing workplace naps; some are actively encouraging this little reprieve from consciousness.Ex. Deliberate editing requires time, preferably with a break between editing stints.----* área de descanso = rest area, rest stop, lay-by.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* descanso con refrigerio = refreshment break.* descanso de invierno = winterbreak.* descanso del mediodía = midday break.* descanso en el camino = rest stop.* descanso eterno = eternal rest.* descanso para comer = meal break.* descanso para fumar = smoke break.* descanso para ir al baño = bathroom break.* día de descanso = holiday.* durante el descanso = at breaktime.* lugar de descanso = resting place.* período de descanso = rest time.* sala de descanso = coffee lounge.* sin descanso = relentlessly, restlessly, breathlessly, unabated, without a break, without (a) rest, day in and day out, without respite.* sin un descanso = without a break, without (a) rest.* tomarse un descanso = take + time out, take + Posesivo + break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.* tomar un descanso = take + a breather, take + a break from work.* trabajar sin descanso = work off + Posesivo + shoes, work (a)round + the clock.* un día de descanso = a day away from.* zona de descanso = rest area.* * *1)a) ( reposo) restlunes, descanso — (Espec, Teatr) no performance on Mondays
b) (en trabajo, colegio) breakc) (Mil)d) ( de un muerto) rest2) ( intervalo) (Dep) half time; (Teatr) interval3) (alivio, tranquilidad) relief4) (AmL) ( rellano) landing* * *= coffee break, free time, respite, recess, rest, work break, half time, break time [breaktime], tea break, reprieve, break.Ex: During the coffee break, someone pointed out that most of your readers will look under the term BANTU rather than the technical name.
Ex: On the other hand, a prolonged sequence of interviews can be equally stressful, and 'free time' should be interspersed with the successive appointments.Ex: There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.Ex: One of the supervisor's jobs is to see that work is prepared for the duty librarian to do during recess and lunchtime.Ex: If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.Ex: The personnel policy should also include a statement concerning number and length of work breaks and a statement regarding attendance at library meetings -- who attends, whether time off with pay and/or travel expenses are awarded.Ex: The article 'Practitioners v. educators (1-0 at half time)' looks at the problems of selecting students acceptable to both educators and practitioners in librarianship.Ex: How about staggering lunch hours and break times? We could send smokers at one time and non-smokers at another.Ex: Course fees include study materials, mid-morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks but not accommodation.Ex: A small, but growing, number of employers are allowing workplace naps; some are actively encouraging this little reprieve from consciousness.Ex: Deliberate editing requires time, preferably with a break between editing stints.* área de descanso = rest area, rest stop, lay-by.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* descanso con refrigerio = refreshment break.* descanso de invierno = winterbreak.* descanso del mediodía = midday break.* descanso en el camino = rest stop.* descanso eterno = eternal rest.* descanso para comer = meal break.* descanso para fumar = smoke break.* descanso para ir al baño = bathroom break.* día de descanso = holiday.* durante el descanso = at breaktime.* lugar de descanso = resting place.* período de descanso = rest time.* sala de descanso = coffee lounge.* sin descanso = relentlessly, restlessly, breathlessly, unabated, without a break, without (a) rest, day in and day out, without respite.* sin un descanso = without a break, without (a) rest.* tomarse un descanso = take + time out, take + Posesivo + break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* tomarse unos días de descanso = take + a break from work.* tomar un descanso = take + a breather, take + a break from work.* trabajar sin descanso = work off + Posesivo + shoes, work (a)round + the clock.* un día de descanso = a day away from.* zona de descanso = rest area.* * *A1 (reposo) restno he tenido ni un momento de descanso I haven't had a moment's restes un lugar tranquilo, ideal para el descanso it's a quiet spot, ideal for a restful breakno hagas ruido, debemos respetar su descanso don't make any noise, we must let him restse ha tomado cuatro días de descanso she has taken four days offtrabajó sin descanso hasta conseguirlo he worked tirelessly o without a break until he had done it2 (período) breaknecesitas un descanso you need a break3 ( Mil):estaban en posición de descanso they were standing at ease4 (de un muerto) restse ruega una oración por su eterno descanso we ask you to pray for his eternal restC (alivio, tranquilidad) relief¡qué descanso! estaba tan preocupado what a relief! I was so worriedD (Col, CS) (rellano) landing* * *
Del verbo descansar: ( conjugate descansar)
descanso es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
descansó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
descansar
descanso
descansar ( conjugate descansar) verbo intransitivo
descanso de algo to have a rest o break from sth
verbo transitivo
descanso la mente to give one's mind a break o rest
descanso sustantivo masculino
1
c) (Mil):
2 ( intervalo) (Dep) half time;
(Teatr) interval
3 (alivio, tranquilidad) relief
4 (AmL) ( rellano) landing
descansar verbo intransitivo
1 to rest, have a rest
(un momento) to take a break
2 euf que en paz descanse, may he/she rest in peace o God rest his/her soul
descanso sustantivo masculino
1 rest, break: me tomaré un día de descanso, I'll take a day off
2 Cine Teat interval
Dep half-time, interval
3 (alivio) relief
4 (rellano) landing
' descanso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
paréntesis
- pausa
- sabática
- sabático
- tomarse
- tregua
- ganar
- haber
- hacer
- hasta
- ir
- prometer
- reparador
- reposo
- respiro
- sentar
- venir
English:
badly
- break
- brief
- cover
- earn
- fight
- half-time
- interlude
- intermission
- interval
- keep at
- lay-by
- recess
- rest
- solidly
- tea break
- through
- well-earned
- half
- landing
- on
- respite
- sound
* * *descanso nm1. [reposo] rest;tomarse un descanso to take a rest;necesito un descanso, me hace falta un descanso I need a rest;día de descanso day off;los lunes cerramos por descanso semanal we don't open on Mondays;sin descanso without a rest o break;trabajar/luchar sin descanso to work/fight tirelessly2. [pausa] break;[en cine] intermission; [en teatro] Br interval, US intermission; [en deporte] [cualquier intermedio] interval; [a mitad del partido] half-time;en la escuela hacemos un descanso de veinte minutos at school our break lasts twenty minutes;3. [alivio] relief;ya no tengo que preocuparme por los exámenes, ¡qué descanso! I don't have to worry about my exams any more, thank God!¡descanso! at ease!5. Méx, RP [descansillo] landing* * *m1 rest;sin descanso without a break;tomarse un descanso take a break, have a rest3 L.Am. ( descansillo) landing* * *descanso nm1) : rest, relaxation2) : break3) : landing (of a staircase)4) : intermission* * *descanso n1. (reposo) restunos días de descanso a few days' off / a few days' holiday2. (pausa) break3. (en un partido) half time4. (en el teatro, cine) interval -
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m.pl.excesses, self-indulgence.* * *(n.) = overindulgenceEx. In this world of instant gratification and overindulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat.* * *(n.) = overindulgenceEx: In this world of instant gratification and overindulgence we lose sight of the fact that we are what we eat.
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17 instrumental
adj.1 instrumental.2 documentary, pertaining to legal instruments.m.1 instruments.instrumental médico surgical instruments2 set of medical instruments, equipment, medical equipment, medical instruments.* * *► adjetivo1 (música) instrumental1 instruments plural, instrumentation\instrumental quirúrgico surgical instruments plural* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (Mús) instrumental2) (Jur)2. SM1) (=conjunto de instrumentos) instruments pl, set of instruments2) (Ling) instrumental, instrumental case* * *Iadjetivo (Mús) instrumentalIIa) (Med) equipment, set of instrumentsb) (Mús) instruments (pl)* * *= contributory, instrumental.Ex. It directly or indirectly incorporated or paralleled several prevailing objectives and concepts of the communication and behavioral sciences and other contributory disciplines.Ex. There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.----* grupo instrumental = ensemble.* obra para grupo instrumental = ensemble work.* tecnología instrumental = enabling technology.* * *Iadjetivo (Mús) instrumentalIIa) (Med) equipment, set of instrumentsb) (Mús) instruments (pl)* * *= contributory, instrumental.Ex: It directly or indirectly incorporated or paralleled several prevailing objectives and concepts of the communication and behavioral sciences and other contributory disciplines.
Ex: There are five types of 'gratification', instrumental, prestige, reinforcement, aesthetic and respite, to be derived from the reading of literature.* grupo instrumental = ensemble.* obra para grupo instrumental = ensemble work.* tecnología instrumental = enabling technology.* * *A ( Mús) instrumentalB ( Der) ‹prueba› documentary, documentaltestigo instrumental subscribing witness1 ( Med) equipment, set of instruments2 ( Mús) instruments (pl)* * *
instrumental adjetivo (Mús) instrumental
■ sustantivo masculino (Med) equipment, set of instruments
instrumental adjetivo instrumental
música instrumental, instrumental music
' instrumental' also found in these entries:
English:
agony
- exhibit
- instrumental
- part
* * *♦ adj1. [composición musical] instrumental♦ nm1. [equipamiento] instrumentsinstrumental médico surgical instruments2. [canción] instrumental* * *I adj instrumentalII m MED instruments pl* * *instrumental adj: instrumental -
18 placer1
1 = delight, pleasure, gratification, enjoyment, treat.Ex. Reality is often very much lacking in delight.Ex. It may be that, apart from the simple pleasure of browsing, documents arranged on shelves, may be easily examined.Ex. It is the 'intellectual challenge' and the ' gratification of providing personal assistance' that constitute the attraction of reference librarianship.Ex. So I read on with increasing interest and enjoyment and, let it be said admiration too.Ex. In the summer months one of the greatest treats of all is home-made mayonnaise; a thick mass of unctuous golden ointment, perfect for dipping slices of raw vegetables.----* a placer = at will.* buscar placer = seek + pleasure.* casa de placer = house of pleasure.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* derivar placer de = obtain + pleasure from.* encontrar placer = find + delight, find + enjoyment.* estropear el placer = spoil + pleasure.* gran placer = great pleasure.* obtener placer = take + pleasure, obtain + pleasure from, derive + pleasure.* obtener placer de = get + pleasure from.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* placer oculto = guilty pleasure.* placer prohibido = outlaw delight, forbidden pleasure.* placer sexual = sexual pleasure.* por el placer de hacerlo = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por placer = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por puro placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* ser un placer = be happy to.* ser un placer + Infinitivo = be a joy to + Verbo.* sólo por placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* tener el placer de = take + pleasure. -
19 planificación del diseño
(n.) = design planningEx. Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.* * *(n.) = design planningEx: Careful design planning, balancing form and textural contrast can provide instant gratification and transform nature into art.
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20 procedimentalista
Ex. This article evaluates women as proceduralists -- seeking gratification in pleasing others and applying objective procedures to obtain knowledge.* * *Ex: This article evaluates women as proceduralists -- seeking gratification in pleasing others and applying objective procedures to obtain knowledge.
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