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81 instituto
m.1 institute.2 high school (centro) (de enseñanza secundaria). (peninsular Spanish)instituto de belleza beauty salon3 institution.* * *1 (asociación) institute2 EDUCACIÓN state secondary school, US high school\instituto de bachillerato state secondary school, US high schoolinstituto de belleza beauty saloninstituto de enseñanza media state secondary school, US high schoolinstituto de formación profesional ≈ technical collegeInstituto Nacional de la Vivienda ≈ Ministry of Housing* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=organismo) institute, institutionlos institutos armados — the army, the military
instituto de belleza — Esp beauty parlour, beauty parlor (EEUU)
Instituto Nacional de Empleo (INEM) — ≈ Department of Employment
Instituto Nacional de Industria (INI) — Esp ( Hist) ≈ Board of Trade
2) Esp (Educ) ≈ secondary school (Brit), ≈ high school (EEUU)nos conocemos desde que íbamos al instituto — we've known each other since we were at secondary school together
Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria — ≈ (state) secondary school (Brit), ≈ high school (EEUU)
Instituto Nacional de Bachillerato — ≈ (state) secondary school (Brit), ≈ high school (EEUU)
3) (=regla) [gen] principle, rule; (Rel) rule* * *masculino institute* * *= High (School), high school, institute, college, grammar school.Ex. The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.Ex. The two had spent almost an hour in an informal discussion of various matters that came within his jurisdiction as head of the library media center at John Brown Junior high school in Los Pasos.Ex. The offenders vary from forgetful lecturers to a student who lost the books and cannot pay the fine, to a student who had torn out pages from a book and now faces an expulsion from the institute.Ex. Special colleges were established offering technical and practical programs for farmers and laborers.Ex. Even so, school library provision has been improved and increased out of all recognition since the days when only the long established grammar schools and public schools had libraries of their own.----* Instituto Americano de Documentación (ADI) = American Documentation Institute (ADI).* Instituto Australiano de Bibliotecarios (IAB) = Australian Institute of Librarians (AIL).* Instituto de Cartografía Americano = US Geological Survey (USGS).* Instituto de Cartografía Británico = Ordnance Survey.* Instituto de Cartografía Estatal = State Geological Survey.* instituto de desarrollo = development institute.* instituto de enseñanza secundaria = secondary school.* instituto de estadística = statistical institute.* instituto de formación profesional = technical school.* Instituto de Información Científica (ISI) = Institute of Scientific Information (ISI).* instituto de investigación = research institute.* Instituto Nacional de la Salud (INSALUD) = National Institutes of Health (NIH).* instituto para el desarrollo = development institute.* instituto para la investigación y el desarrollo = research and development institute.* * *masculino institute* * *= High (School), high school, institute, college, grammar school.Ex: The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.
Ex: The two had spent almost an hour in an informal discussion of various matters that came within his jurisdiction as head of the library media center at John Brown Junior high school in Los Pasos.Ex: The offenders vary from forgetful lecturers to a student who lost the books and cannot pay the fine, to a student who had torn out pages from a book and now faces an expulsion from the institute.Ex: Special colleges were established offering technical and practical programs for farmers and laborers.Ex: Even so, school library provision has been improved and increased out of all recognition since the days when only the long established grammar schools and public schools had libraries of their own.* Instituto Americano de Documentación (ADI) = American Documentation Institute (ADI).* Instituto Australiano de Bibliotecarios (IAB) = Australian Institute of Librarians (AIL).* Instituto de Cartografía Americano = US Geological Survey (USGS).* Instituto de Cartografía Británico = Ordnance Survey.* Instituto de Cartografía Estatal = State Geological Survey.* instituto de desarrollo = development institute.* instituto de enseñanza secundaria = secondary school.* instituto de estadística = statistical institute.* instituto de formación profesional = technical school.* Instituto de Información Científica (ISI) = Institute of Scientific Information (ISI).* instituto de investigación = research institute.* Instituto Nacional de la Salud (INSALUD) = National Institutes of Health (NIH).* instituto para el desarrollo = development institute.* instituto para la investigación y el desarrollo = research and development institute.* * *instituto (↑ instituto a1)instituteCompuestos:( Esp) beauty parlor*(en Esp) secondary schoolIn Spain, a center of secondary education providing ESO - Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (↑ ESO a1), Bachillerato (↑ bachillerato a1). Institutos are part of the state school system so are free of charge.* * *
instituto sustantivo masculino
institute;
instituto sustantivo masculino
1 (institución cultural) institute
2 Educ state secondary school, US high school 3 instituto de belleza, beauty parlour o salon
' instituto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cátedra
- catedrática
- catedrático
- echar
- geográfica
- geográfico
- INEM
- Insalud
- INSERSO
- secundaria
English:
at
- attend
- college
- comprehensive school
- grammar school
- high school
- homecoming
- institute
- National Trust
- old
- prep school
- school
- schoolmaster
- schoolmistress
- schoolteacher
- secondary school
- comprehensive
- high
- secondary
- stamp
- teacher
- technical
* * *instituto nm1. [corporación] instituteInstituto Cervantes = organization that promotes Spain and its language in the rest of the world, Br ≈ British Council;Instituto Nacional de Meteorología = Spanish national weather forecasting agency, Br ≈ Met Office2. Esp [militar]Antesel instituto de la Guardia Civil the Civil Guard, = armed Spanish police force who patrol rural areas and highways, and guard public buildings in cities and police borders and coastsInstituto (Nacional) de Bachillerato o [m5] Enseñanza Media = state secondary school for 14-18-year-olds, US ≈ Senior High Schoolinstituto de Formación Profesional technical collegeinstituto capilar hair clinic* * *m1 institute2 Esphigh school, Brsecondary school* * *instituto nm: institute* * *1. (organización) institute2. (de enseñanza) secondary school -
82 jalea real
f.royal jelly.* * *royal jelly* * ** * *(n.) = royal jellyEx. By preventing poor eating habits, diseases and retrograde behaviour, the consumption of honey and royal jelly could prove that the reintroduction of natural foods will protect the human body.* * ** * *(n.) = royal jellyEx: By preventing poor eating habits, diseases and retrograde behaviour, the consumption of honey and royal jelly could prove that the reintroduction of natural foods will protect the human body.
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83 lectura
f.1 reading.lectura ligera light reading2 viva (voce) (British), defense (United States) (education) (of thesis).3 reading (matter).4 reading, interpretation.5 scanning (computing).lectura óptica optical scanning6 readout, reading, read out, result.7 reading matter, reading material.8 readback.* * *1 reading2 (material de lectura) reading matter3 (interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=acción) readingsegunda lectura — Esp (Pol) second reading
lectura dramatizada — dramatization, dramatized reading
2) (=obra) reading matter3) (=interpretación) readinghay varias lecturas posibles de los resultados electorales — the election results can be read in various ways, there are various possible readings of the election results
* * *a) ( acción) readingb) ( texto) reading matterc) ( interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *= perusal, reading, scan, read, reading.Ex. Computer searching has many facilities and permits a more flexible approach to index searching, but printed indexes have the advantage of ease of perusal.Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex. If no data appears on the screen after scanning, the scan immediately be repeated.Ex. I would deliberately avoid raising expectations that this is going to be an exciting action-packed read.Ex. My reading of Joel's comments was that he'd be willing to drop all the others out of the picture if one of you were willing to do the whole thing.----* acceso de sólo lectura = read-only access.* adicto a la lectura = bookaholic.* animación a la lectura = reading animation, reading promotion.* aparato de lectura = reading machine.* área de lectura = reading floor.* asesoramiento sobre la lectura = reading guidance.* basado en la lectura = book-centred.* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.* campamento de lectura = readers' camp.* club de lectura = reading club.* comentario personal de una lectura = reading-reportage.* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* cultivar los hábitos de lectura = cultivate + reading habits.* de lectura de datos = data-capture.* de lectura fácil = easy reading.* departamento de lectura "formativo-recreativa" = popular department.* derecho a la lectura = right to read.* de sólo lectura = read-only.* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.* equipo de lectura de microfilm = microfilm reading equipment.* error de lectura = misreading.* facilidad de lectura = ease of reading.* falta de deseo por la lectura = aliteracy.* fomentar la lectura = promote + reading.* fomento de la lectura = reading promotion.* fomento del hábito de la lectura = reading promotion.* fondo de lectura "formativo-recreativa = browser collection.* fórmula para la dificultad de lectura = reading formula.* hábito de la lectura = reading habit.* herramienta de ayuda a la lectura = reading aid.* intereses de lectura = reading interests.* lectura de cuentos = story reading.* lectura de mapas = map-reading.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura de obras literarias = literary reading.* lectura de ocio = recreational reading, leisure reading, pleasure reading.* lectura digital = scanning.* lectura en clase = class reading.* lectura en familia = family reading.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* lectura en silencio = silent reading.* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* lectura literaria = literary reading.* lectura más minuciosa = closer reading.* lectura minuciosa = close reading.* lectura nocturna = bedtime reading.* lectura no dirigida = undirected reading.* lectura obligatoria = required reading.* lectura óptica = optical scanning.* lectura por encima = browsing.* lectura rápida = skimming.* lectura rápida buscando algo = scanning.* lectura recomendada = further reading.* lectura recomendada de clase = classroom reading.* lectura recreativa = recreational reading.* lecturas recomendadas = recommended background reading, recommended reading.* lectura superficial = browsing, skimming.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* lista de lecturas = reading list.* lista de lecturas para el verano = summer reading list.* lista de lecturas recomendadas = reading list, select list, recommended reading list.* lista de lecturas sugeridas = suggested reading list.* manual de lecturas recomendadas = reader, course reader.* material de lectura = reading material, reading matter.* material de lectura para adultos = adult reading matter.* nivel de lectura = reading ability.* nueva lectura = rereading [re-reading].* obra de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* obsesionado con la lectura = bookaholic.* obseso con la lectura = bookaholic.* orientación a la lectura = readers' guidance.* período previo a la lectura = prereading.* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* predisposición a la lectura = reading readiness.* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.* programa de lectura = reading programme.* promoción de la lectura = reading promotion.* promover la lectura = promote + reading.* Proyecto Nacional de Lectura Optica de Textos de Agricultura (NATDP) = National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP).* puesto de lectura = reader place, reader seat [reader's seat], study place.* puestos de lectura = seating capacity, seating space, reading space.* rechazo a la lectura = aliteracy.* reserva de puestos de lectura = seat reservation.* rincón de la lectura = classroom reading corner.* rincón de lectura = book corner.* sála de lectura = reading room, reading area.* sala de lectura de periódicos = newsroom.* salón de lectura = browsing room.* sed de lectura = book hunger.* sesión de lectura = reading session.* tertulia de lectura = book club evening.* trabajo de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* * *a) ( acción) readingb) ( texto) reading matterc) ( interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *= perusal, reading, scan, read, reading.Ex: Computer searching has many facilities and permits a more flexible approach to index searching, but printed indexes have the advantage of ease of perusal.
Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex: If no data appears on the screen after scanning, the scan immediately be repeated.Ex: I would deliberately avoid raising expectations that this is going to be an exciting action-packed read.Ex: My reading of Joel's comments was that he'd be willing to drop all the others out of the picture if one of you were willing to do the whole thing.* acceso de sólo lectura = read-only access.* adicto a la lectura = bookaholic.* animación a la lectura = reading animation, reading promotion.* aparato de lectura = reading machine.* área de lectura = reading floor.* asesoramiento sobre la lectura = reading guidance.* basado en la lectura = book-centred.* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.* campamento de lectura = readers' camp.* club de lectura = reading club.* comentario personal de una lectura = reading-reportage.* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* cultivar los hábitos de lectura = cultivate + reading habits.* de lectura de datos = data-capture.* de lectura fácil = easy reading.* departamento de lectura "formativo-recreativa" = popular department.* derecho a la lectura = right to read.* de sólo lectura = read-only.* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.* equipo de lectura de microfilm = microfilm reading equipment.* error de lectura = misreading.* facilidad de lectura = ease of reading.* falta de deseo por la lectura = aliteracy.* fomentar la lectura = promote + reading.* fomento de la lectura = reading promotion.* fomento del hábito de la lectura = reading promotion.* fondo de lectura "formativo-recreativa = browser collection.* fórmula para la dificultad de lectura = reading formula.* hábito de la lectura = reading habit.* herramienta de ayuda a la lectura = reading aid.* intereses de lectura = reading interests.* lectura de cuentos = story reading.* lectura de mapas = map-reading.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura de obras literarias = literary reading.* lectura de ocio = recreational reading, leisure reading, pleasure reading.* lectura digital = scanning.* lectura en clase = class reading.* lectura en familia = family reading.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* lectura en silencio = silent reading.* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* lectura literaria = literary reading.* lectura más minuciosa = closer reading.* lectura minuciosa = close reading.* lectura nocturna = bedtime reading.* lectura no dirigida = undirected reading.* lectura obligatoria = required reading.* lectura óptica = optical scanning.* lectura por encima = browsing.* lectura rápida = skimming.* lectura rápida buscando algo = scanning.* lectura recomendada = further reading.* lectura recomendada de clase = classroom reading.* lectura recreativa = recreational reading.* lecturas recomendadas = recommended background reading, recommended reading.* lectura superficial = browsing, skimming.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* lista de lecturas = reading list.* lista de lecturas para el verano = summer reading list.* lista de lecturas recomendadas = reading list, select list, recommended reading list.* lista de lecturas sugeridas = suggested reading list.* manual de lecturas recomendadas = reader, course reader.* material de lectura = reading material, reading matter.* material de lectura para adultos = adult reading matter.* nivel de lectura = reading ability.* nueva lectura = rereading [re-reading].* obra de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* obsesionado con la lectura = bookaholic.* obseso con la lectura = bookaholic.* orientación a la lectura = readers' guidance.* período previo a la lectura = prereading.* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* predisposición a la lectura = reading readiness.* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.* programa de lectura = reading programme.* promoción de la lectura = reading promotion.* promover la lectura = promote + reading.* Proyecto Nacional de Lectura Optica de Textos de Agricultura (NATDP) = National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP).* puesto de lectura = reader place, reader seat [reader's seat], study place.* puestos de lectura = seating capacity, seating space, reading space.* rechazo a la lectura = aliteracy.* reserva de puestos de lectura = seat reservation.* rincón de la lectura = classroom reading corner.* rincón de lectura = book corner.* sála de lectura = reading room, reading area.* sala de lectura de periódicos = newsroom.* salón de lectura = browsing room.* sed de lectura = book hunger.* sesión de lectura = reading session.* tertulia de lectura = book club evening.* trabajo de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* * *1 (acción) readingel secretario dio lectura al acta de la sesión anterior the secretary read the minutes of the previous meetinglectura de los labios lipreadingla lectura del contador de electricidad the electricity meter reading2 (texto) reading matterlecturas apropiadas para niños reading material o reading matter suitable for children3 (como disciplina) reading4 (interpretación) interpretation, readingCompuesto:lectura rápida or velozskim reading, speed reading* * *
lectura sustantivo femenino
lectura sustantivo femenino
1 (acción) reading: hubo un error en la lectura del contador, there was a mistake in the meter reading
2 (objeto de lectura) le gusta este tipo de lectura, she likes these kind of books
3 (interpretación) interpretation: has hecho una lectura muy retorcida de su libro, you've come up with a strange interpretation of his book
los especialistas ofrecen una lectura poco optimista de los acontecimientos, the experts painted a dismal view of events
' lectura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
deuda
- deudo
- duda
- tocha
- tocho
- afición
- ligero
English:
matter
- reader
- reading
- reading room
- required
- ROM
- set book
- sight-read
- prescribe
* * *lectura nf1. [de libro, texto] reading;dar lectura a algo to read sth out loud3. [escrito] reading (matter);siempre voy de vacaciones con mucha lectura I always take plenty to read on Br holiday o US vacation4. [interpretación] reading, interpretation;mi lectura de la ley es completamente diferente my reading o interpretation of the law is completely different;hizo una lectura de la novela en clave política she gave a political reading o interpretation of the novel5. [de contador] reading6. Informát read-out;[de datos] scanning* * *f reading;dar lectura a algo read sth (out);tener varias lecturas fig have several interpretations* * *lectura nf1) : reading2) : reading matter* * *lectura n reading -
84 lectura de obras literarias
(n.) = literary readingEx. The period when factual information makes its strongest appeal and when literary reading is at its lowest ebb is the stage at which most people reading habits stop developing.* * *(n.) = literary readingEx: The period when factual information makes its strongest appeal and when literary reading is at its lowest ebb is the stage at which most people reading habits stop developing.
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85 lectura literaria
(n.) = literary readingEx. The period when factual information makes its strongest appeal and when literary reading is at its lowest ebb is the stage at which most people reading habits stop developing.* * *(n.) = literary readingEx: The period when factual information makes its strongest appeal and when literary reading is at its lowest ebb is the stage at which most people reading habits stop developing.
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86 luchar contra el analfabetismo
(v.) = fight + illiteracyEx. This article mentions the libraries of the Arab Cultural Centres referring particularly to their role in fighting illiteracy and cultivating reading habits in different groups of the population.* * *(v.) = fight + illiteracyEx: This article mentions the libraries of the Arab Cultural Centres referring particularly to their role in fighting illiteracy and cultivating reading habits in different groups of the population.
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87 malacostumbrar
1 (malcriar) to spoil2 (viciar) to get into bad habits* * *VTmalacostumbrar a algn — [gen] to get sb into bad habits; (=consentir) to spoil sb
* * *1.verbo transitivo to spoil2.malacostumbrarsev pron to become spoilt* * *= spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].Ex. However, no consensus was found with respect to the teaching roles of librarians, patron self-sufficiency, and the 'spoon-feeding' of public library users.Ex. The author questions the policy of using assignments to teach library research and the attitude that students should not be spoon fed.* * *1.verbo transitivo to spoil2.malacostumbrarsev pron to become spoilt* * *= spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].Ex: However, no consensus was found with respect to the teaching roles of librarians, patron self-sufficiency, and the 'spoon-feeding' of public library users.
Ex: The author questions the policy of using assignments to teach library research and the attitude that students should not be spoon fed.* * *malacostumbrar [A1 ]vtto spoilto become spoilt* * *
malacostumbrar ( conjugate malacostumbrar) verbo transitivo
to spoil
malacostumbrarse verbo pronominal
to become spoilt
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88 malo
adj.1 bad, wrong.2 bad, lousy, crummy, below par.3 bad, wicked, evil, ill.4 bad, rotten, crook, decayed.5 bad, out of order, out of service.m.1 bad one.2 bad guy, baddy.* * *► adjetivo1 bad■ ¡qué día tan malo hace! what dreadful weather!2 (malvado) wicked, evil3 (travieso) naughty■ ¡qué niño más malo! what a naughty child!4 (nocivo) harmful5 (enfermo) ill, sick6 (estropeado) off7 (falso) false8 (difícil) difficult► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (en la ficción) baddy, villain■ ¿quién es el malo? who's the baddy?\de mala manera badly, rudelyestar a malas con alguien to be on bad terms with somebodyestar mala familiar to have one's periodestar malo,-a familiar to be ill, US be sicklo malo es que... the trouble is that...¡malo! bad news!■ cuando no mira a los ojos ¡malo! if he doesn't look you in the eye it's bad newsponer malo,-a a alguien familiar to drive somebody madponerse malo,-a familiar to get ill, US get sickpor las buenas o por las malas whether one likes it or notpor las malas by forceser el malo de la película to be the baddymala educación bad manners pluralmala hierba weedmala jugada dirty trickmala pasada dirty trickmala pata bad luckmalos tratos ill-treatmentmala voluntad ill will* * *1. (f. - mala)nounvillain, bad person2. (f. - mala)adj.1) bad2) evil3) harmful4) ill5) poor, cheap6) rotten* * *malo, -a1. ADJ( antes de sm sing mal)1) (=perjudicial) bad2) (=imperfecto) badun chiste malísimo — a really bad joke, a terrible joke
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ni un(a) mal(a)..., no hay ni un mal bar para tomar algo — there isn't a single little bar where we can get a drink3) (=adverso) badhe tenido mala suerte — I've had bad luck, I've been unlucky
-es tarde y no ha llamado -¡malo! — "it's late and she hasn't called" - "oh dear!"
pata 1., 6)lo malo es que... — the trouble is (that)...
4) (=desagradable) badun olor muy malo — a bad o nasty smell
5) (=podrido)6) (=reprobable) wrong¿qué tiene de malo? — what's wrong with that?
arte 2), idea 3), leche 10), lengua 1), manera 2), pasada 5), trato 4), uva 1)¿qué tiene de malo comer helados en invierno? — what's wrong with eating ice cream in winter?
7) (=travieso) naughty¡no seas malo! — don't be naughty!
8) (=enfermo) illtienes muy mala cara — you look awful o really ill
9) (=inepto) bad10) (=difícil) hard, difficultes un animal malo de domesticar — it's a hard o difficult animal to tame
es muy malo de vencer — he's very hard o difficult to beat
11)- venir de malas2.SM / F (=personaje) (Teat) villain; (Cine) baddie *3.SMel malo — (Rel) the Evil One, the Devil
* * *I2) [ser] ( en calidad) < producto> bad, poor; <película/novela> badtiene mala ortografía — her spelling is bad o poor
3) [ser]a) ( incompetente) <alumno/actor> badsoy muy mala para los números — I'm terrible o very bad with figures
b) <padre/marido/amigo> bad4) [SER] (desfavorable, adverso) badqué mala suerte! — what bad luck!, how unlucky!
lo malo es que... — the thing o trouble is that...
estar de malas — ( de mal humor) (fam) to be in a bad mood; ( desafortunado) (esp AmL) to be unlucky
5) [ser] (inconveniente, perjudicial) <hábitos/lecturas> badllegas en mal momento — you've come at an awkward o a bad moment
6) [SER] ( sin gracia) < chiste> bad7) [SER] ( desagradable) <olor/aliento> badhace tan malo — (Esp) it's such horrible weather
8) [estar] ( en mal estado) < alimento>el pescado/queso está malo — the fish/cheese has gone bad, that fish/cheese is off (BrE)
9)a) (desmejorado, no saludable)tienes mala cara/mal aspecto — you don't look well
b) [SER] (serio, grave) seriousc) [estar] (Esp, Méx fam) ( enfermo) sick (AmE), ill (BrE)d) [ESTAR] (Esp fam & euf) < mujer>estoy mala — it's that time of the month (colloq & euph)
10) [ser] ( difícil)malo de + inf — difficult to + inf
es muy malo de convencer — he's very difficult o hard to persuade
11) [ser] ( en sentido ético) < persona> nastyqué malo eres con tu hermano! — you're really horrible o nasty to your brother
no seas mala, préstamelo — don't be mean o rotten, lend it to me (colloq)
una mujer mala — a wicked o an evil woman
a la mala — (Chi fam)
12) (Esp) ( uso enfático) (delante del n)•II- la masculino, femenino (leng infantil o hum) baddy (colloq)* * *= bad [worse -comp., worst -sup.], poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], wrong, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.], naughty [naughtier -comp., naugtiest -sup.], villain, evil, crummy [crummier -comp., crummiest -sup.], lame.Ex. I'm not saying that it is bad, but it is a real difference of interest between the needs and purposes of research libraries and the public libraries, and I would also throw in the school and almost certainly junior college libraries.Ex. Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).Ex. In a conventional system, the omission of a punctuation mark or an abbreviation will not necessarily cause an entry to be filed in the wrong place, because humans can compensate for variations in spelling and punctuation.Ex. Wilensky has argued that 'the good, the mediocre and the trashy are becoming fused in one massive middle mush' and that 'intellectuals are increasingly tempted to play to mass audiences'.Ex. He felt like a naughty school-boy.Ex. The father, Old Brightwell, curses his daughter, Jane, for preferring the love of the smooth-tongued villain, Grandley, to that of her own parents.Ex. One teacher I knew used to poke his head round the door just at the end of the day and say something like, 'Tomorrow when we meet I am going to tell you about the evil magician,' and then he would disappear leaving us all agog.Ex. One librarian bluntly wondered about the ethics of sending ' crummy looking books with information that is incorrect or obsolete to the needy (because) everyone should have access to good material'.Ex. Democrats are lame, feckless, timid, with no ideas, no vision, no message, and no future.----* acabar mal = come to + a bad end.* algo anda mal = something is amiss.* algo va mal = something is amiss.* andar mal = feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* aplicar mal = misapply.* a veces las cosas salen mal = shit happens.* bastante malo = third rate [third-rate].* bicho malo = nasty piece of work.* caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.* calcular mal = misjudge.* chiste malo = shaggy dog story.* citar mal = misquote.* comportarse mal = misbehave, act up.* comportarse muy mal con = be rotten to.* comprender mal = misunderstand.* concebir mal = misconceive.* con mala fama = disreputable.* con mala reputación = disreputable.* control de las malas hierbas = weed control.* corregir un mal = correct + a wrong.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* decían las malas lenguas que = rumour had it that.* decir con mal humor = spit out.* dejar un mal sabor de boca = leave + a bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* de mala calidad = shabby [shabbier -comp., shabbiest -sup.].* de mala fama = of bad repute, notorious.* de mala gana = reluctantly, grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly.* de mala leche = like a bear with a sore head, in a foul mood.* de mala reputación = of bad repute, notorious.* de mal aspecto = seedy [seedier -comp., seediest -sup.], nasty looking, shanky [shankier -comp., shankiest -sup.].* de malas pulgas = in a grouch.* de mala uva = in a foul mood.* de mal carácter = ill-natured.* de mal en peor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* de mal genio = bad-tempered, grumpy [grumpier -comp., grumpiest -sup.], curmudgeonly, crusty [crustier -comp., crustiest -sup.], irascible, shrewish, short-tempered, ill-natured.* de mal gusto = in bad taste, distasteful, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].* de mal humor = crotchety.* de mal sabor = unbecoming.* de mal vivir = disreputable.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* diagnosticar mal = misdiagnose.* día malo = bad hair day.* dicen las malas lenguas que = rumour has it that.* el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer aug = red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning.* en mala forma = in bad nick.* en malas condiciones = in poor condition, in bad condition, in bad shape, in poor shape, in bad nick.* en mal estado = in bad condition, in poor condition, in bad shape, in poor shape, in bad nick.* entender mal = misunderstand, misconceive, mishearing.* escuchar mal = mishearing.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal preparado = ill-prepared.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* funcionar mal = malfunction.* gestionar mal = mismanage.* golpe de malasuerte = stroke of misfortune.* hablar mal de = speak out against, speak + ill of, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, slate, diss.* hacer sentir mal = make + Nombre + feel bad.* ir de mal en peor = go from + bad to worse.* ir mal = go + wrong.* ir mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* ir por mal camino = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* juzgar mal = misjudge, misconceive.* limpieza de malas hierbas = weeding.* llevar por el mal camino = lead + astray.* llevar por mal camino = mislead.* lo bueno y lo malo = the rights and wrongs.* lo que está bien y lo que está mal = rights and wrongs.* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.* mala administración = mismanagement.* mala aplicación = misapplication.* mala calidad = badness.* mala cizaña = rotten apple.* mala colocación = misplacement, misfiling.* mala colocación en los estantes = misshelving.* mala compañía = bad apple, rotten apple, damaged goods.* mala conducta = misconduct, misbehaviour [misbehavior, -USA].* mala conducta científica = scientific misconduct.* mala decisión = bad judgement.* mal + Adjetivo = poorly + Adjetivo.* mala educación = impoliteness.* mala experiencia = horror story.* mala fama = ill-repute, bad repute, bad reputation, ill reputation.* mala fortuna = misfortune.* mala gestión = mismanagement.* mala hierba = weed, bad apple, rotten apple.* mala influencia = bad seed, bad influence.* mala intención = sinisterness, ill will.* mala interpretación = misinterpretation.* mala jugada = dirty trick.* mala leche = nastiness, bad blood.* mal aliento = bad breath.* mala ordenación = misfiling.* mala palabra = dirty word.* mala pasada = dirty trick.* mala persona = rotten apple, a bad lot.* mala racha económica = economic doldrums.* mala reputación = ill-repute, bad repute, bad reputation, ill reputation.* mal armado = ill-armed.* mala salud = poor health.* mala semilla = bad seed.* malas experiencias = awful experience.* malas pulgas = ornery, grouchiness, grouch.* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, hard luck, losing streak.* malas vibraciones = bad vibes.* mal atendido = ill-served.* mala tierra = poor soil.* mala vista = poor eyesight.* mala voluntad = ill will.* mal batido = badly-beaten.* mal comportamiento = misconduct, disruptive behaviour, misbehaviour [misbehavior, -USA].* mal comportamiento científico = scientific misconduct.* mal concebido = ill-conceived.* mal configurado = misconfigured.* mal considerado = poorly-regarded.* mal cuidado = mishandling.* mal día = bad hair day.* mal digerido = ill-digested.* mal educado = impolite.* mal emparejado = mismated.* mal enfocado = ill-adapted.* mal escrito = mistyped, ill-written, badly written.* mal estado = disrepair, state of disrepair.* mal estado de salud = poor health.* mal estructurado = ill-structured.* mal expresado = inarticulate.* mal formado = ill-trained.* mal formulado = badly formulated.* mal funcionamiento = malfunction, malfunctioning.* mal fundido = ill-cast.* mal genio = bile, short temper.* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.* mal hecho para = ill suited to/for.* mal iluminado = badly-lit.* mal informado = ill-informed.* mal juicio = bad judgement.* mal llamado = ill-named.* mal menor = lesser evil.* malo del estómago = upset stomach.* malo, el = bad guy, the.* mal oído = poor hearing.* mal olor = stench.* mal ordenado en los estantes = misshelved.* mal ordenado los estantes = misshelved.* mal organizado = ill-structured.* malos, los = baddies, the.* malos tiempos = bad times.* malos tratos = mistreatment, battery, maltreatment, physical abuse.* malos tratos a la mujer = wife beating, wife battering, wife abuse.* mal pagado = low-paid, underpaid.* mal perdedor = sore loser, bad loser.* mal planeado = ill-planned.* mal preparado = ill-prepared, ill-equipped, ill-trained.* mal presentado = poorly presented.* mal provisto = poorly stocked.* mal remunerado = poorly paid, poorly remunerated.* mal retribuido = underpaid.* mal rollo = bad vibes.* mal sabor de boca = bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* mal social = societal ill.* mal surtido = poorly stocked.* mal trago = awful experience.* mal uso = misuse, mishandling.* mal ventilado = stuffy [stuffier -comp., stuffies -sup.].* manejar mal = mishandle.* más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer = better the devil you know (than the devil you don't).* mirar con malos ojos = glower, scowl (at).* muy mal tiempo = severe weather.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = to every cloud, there is a silver lining.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = every cloud has a silver lining, be a blessing in disguise.* no salir mal parado por = be none the worse for (that).* oír mal = mishearing.* para bien o para mal = for better or (for) worse, for good or (for) ill, for good or (for) evil.* para mal = for the worse.* pasarlo mal = have + a thin time, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasarlo muy mal = have + a tough time, have + a hard time.* persona vaga y mal vestida = slob.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* por la mala fortuna = by ill fate.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* por mala fortuna = unfortunately, unhappily, sadly.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por mal camino = astray.* portarse muy mal con = be rotten to.* quedar mal = lose + face.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* quitarse una mala reputación = clean up + bad reputation.* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.* recibir mala prensa = acquire + a bad name.* reformar malos hábitos = reform + bad habits.* representar mal = misrepresent.* salir horriblemente mal = go + horribly wrong.* salir mal = go + wrong, go + awry, misfire, backfire.* se avecinan malos tiempos = hard times lie ahead.* sentirse mal = feel + bad, feel under + the weather, be under the weather, feel + wrong.* sentirse mal con Uno mismo = feel + wrong.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* si mal no + Pronombre + acordarse = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* tener mala fama = hold in + disrepute.* tener mala fama por = be infamous for.* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).* tener un mal concepto de Alguien = show + low regard for, give + low regard to.* tener un mal día = have + a bad day.* terminar mal = come to + a bad end.* tiempo muy malo = severe weather.* tierra mala = poor soil.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* tratar mal = maltreat, manhandle.* usar mal = abuse, misuse.* * *I2) [ser] ( en calidad) < producto> bad, poor; <película/novela> badtiene mala ortografía — her spelling is bad o poor
3) [ser]a) ( incompetente) <alumno/actor> badsoy muy mala para los números — I'm terrible o very bad with figures
b) <padre/marido/amigo> bad4) [SER] (desfavorable, adverso) badqué mala suerte! — what bad luck!, how unlucky!
lo malo es que... — the thing o trouble is that...
estar de malas — ( de mal humor) (fam) to be in a bad mood; ( desafortunado) (esp AmL) to be unlucky
5) [ser] (inconveniente, perjudicial) <hábitos/lecturas> badllegas en mal momento — you've come at an awkward o a bad moment
6) [SER] ( sin gracia) < chiste> bad7) [SER] ( desagradable) <olor/aliento> badhace tan malo — (Esp) it's such horrible weather
8) [estar] ( en mal estado) < alimento>el pescado/queso está malo — the fish/cheese has gone bad, that fish/cheese is off (BrE)
9)a) (desmejorado, no saludable)tienes mala cara/mal aspecto — you don't look well
b) [SER] (serio, grave) seriousc) [estar] (Esp, Méx fam) ( enfermo) sick (AmE), ill (BrE)d) [ESTAR] (Esp fam & euf) < mujer>estoy mala — it's that time of the month (colloq & euph)
10) [ser] ( difícil)malo de + inf — difficult to + inf
es muy malo de convencer — he's very difficult o hard to persuade
11) [ser] ( en sentido ético) < persona> nastyqué malo eres con tu hermano! — you're really horrible o nasty to your brother
no seas mala, préstamelo — don't be mean o rotten, lend it to me (colloq)
una mujer mala — a wicked o an evil woman
a la mala — (Chi fam)
12) (Esp) ( uso enfático) (delante del n)•II- la masculino, femenino (leng infantil o hum) baddy (colloq)* * *el malo(n.) = bad guy, theEx: The author offers an interpretation of why in professional wrestling the bad guy is often victorious, by whatever means necessary including foul play.
= bad [worse -comp., worst -sup.], poor [poorer -comp., poorest -sup.], wrong, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.], naughty [naughtier -comp., naugtiest -sup.], villain, evil, crummy [crummier -comp., crummiest -sup.], lame.Ex: I'm not saying that it is bad, but it is a real difference of interest between the needs and purposes of research libraries and the public libraries, and I would also throw in the school and almost certainly junior college libraries.
Ex: Examples are generally poor or obscure (often in Latin or German).Ex: In a conventional system, the omission of a punctuation mark or an abbreviation will not necessarily cause an entry to be filed in the wrong place, because humans can compensate for variations in spelling and punctuation.Ex: Wilensky has argued that 'the good, the mediocre and the trashy are becoming fused in one massive middle mush' and that 'intellectuals are increasingly tempted to play to mass audiences'.Ex: He felt like a naughty school-boy.Ex: The father, Old Brightwell, curses his daughter, Jane, for preferring the love of the smooth-tongued villain, Grandley, to that of her own parents.Ex: One teacher I knew used to poke his head round the door just at the end of the day and say something like, 'Tomorrow when we meet I am going to tell you about the evil magician,' and then he would disappear leaving us all agog.Ex: One librarian bluntly wondered about the ethics of sending ' crummy looking books with information that is incorrect or obsolete to the needy (because) everyone should have access to good material'.Ex: Democrats are lame, feckless, timid, with no ideas, no vision, no message, and no future.* acabar mal = come to + a bad end.* algo anda mal = something is amiss.* algo va mal = something is amiss.* andar mal = feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* andar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* aplicar mal = misapply.* a veces las cosas salen mal = shit happens.* bastante malo = third rate [third-rate].* bicho malo = nasty piece of work.* caer mal = rub + Nombre + up the wrong way.* calcular mal = misjudge.* chiste malo = shaggy dog story.* citar mal = misquote.* comportarse mal = misbehave, act up.* comportarse muy mal con = be rotten to.* comprender mal = misunderstand.* concebir mal = misconceive.* con mala fama = disreputable.* con mala reputación = disreputable.* control de las malas hierbas = weed control.* corregir un mal = correct + a wrong.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* decían las malas lenguas que = rumour had it that.* decir con mal humor = spit out.* dejar un mal sabor de boca = leave + a bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* de mala calidad = shabby [shabbier -comp., shabbiest -sup.].* de mala fama = of bad repute, notorious.* de mala gana = reluctantly, grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly.* de mala leche = like a bear with a sore head, in a foul mood.* de mala reputación = of bad repute, notorious.* de mal aspecto = seedy [seedier -comp., seediest -sup.], nasty looking, shanky [shankier -comp., shankiest -sup.].* de malas pulgas = in a grouch.* de mala uva = in a foul mood.* de mal carácter = ill-natured.* de mal en peor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* de mal genio = bad-tempered, grumpy [grumpier -comp., grumpiest -sup.], curmudgeonly, crusty [crustier -comp., crustiest -sup.], irascible, shrewish, short-tempered, ill-natured.* de mal gusto = in bad taste, distasteful, tawdry [tawdrier -comp., tawdriest -sup.], unbecoming, tasteless, tacky [tackier -comp., tackiest -sup.], naff, trashy [trashier -comp., trashiest -sup.].* de mal humor = crotchety.* de mal sabor = unbecoming.* de mal vivir = disreputable.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* diagnosticar mal = misdiagnose.* día malo = bad hair day.* dicen las malas lenguas que = rumour has it that.* el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer aug = red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning.* en mala forma = in bad nick.* en malas condiciones = in poor condition, in bad condition, in bad shape, in poor shape, in bad nick.* en mal estado = in bad condition, in poor condition, in bad shape, in poor shape, in bad nick.* entender mal = misunderstand, misconceive, mishearing.* escuchar mal = mishearing.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal preparado = ill-prepared.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar tramando algo malo = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* funcionar mal = malfunction.* gestionar mal = mismanage.* golpe de malasuerte = stroke of misfortune.* hablar mal de = speak out against, speak + ill of, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, slate, diss.* hacer sentir mal = make + Nombre + feel bad.* ir de mal en peor = go from + bad to worse.* ir mal = go + wrong.* ir mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* ir por mal camino = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* juzgar mal = misjudge, misconceive.* limpieza de malas hierbas = weeding.* llevar por el mal camino = lead + astray.* llevar por mal camino = mislead.* lo bueno y lo malo = the rights and wrongs.* lo que está bien y lo que está mal = rights and wrongs.* lo uno es tan malo como lo otro = one is as bad as the other.* mala administración = mismanagement.* mala aplicación = misapplication.* mala calidad = badness.* mala cizaña = rotten apple.* mala colocación = misplacement, misfiling.* mala colocación en los estantes = misshelving.* mala compañía = bad apple, rotten apple, damaged goods.* mala conducta = misconduct, misbehaviour [misbehavior, -USA].* mala conducta científica = scientific misconduct.* mala decisión = bad judgement.* mal + Adjetivo = poorly + Adjetivo.* mala educación = impoliteness.* mala experiencia = horror story.* mala fama = ill-repute, bad repute, bad reputation, ill reputation.* mala fortuna = misfortune.* mala gestión = mismanagement.* mala hierba = weed, bad apple, rotten apple.* mala influencia = bad seed, bad influence.* mala intención = sinisterness, ill will.* mala interpretación = misinterpretation.* mala jugada = dirty trick.* mala leche = nastiness, bad blood.* mal aliento = bad breath.* mala ordenación = misfiling.* mala palabra = dirty word.* mala pasada = dirty trick.* mala persona = rotten apple, a bad lot.* mala racha económica = economic doldrums.* mala reputación = ill-repute, bad repute, bad reputation, ill reputation.* mal armado = ill-armed.* mala salud = poor health.* mala semilla = bad seed.* malas experiencias = awful experience.* malas pulgas = ornery, grouchiness, grouch.* mala suerte = misfortune, mischance, bad luck, tough luck, hard luck, losing streak.* malas vibraciones = bad vibes.* mal atendido = ill-served.* mala tierra = poor soil.* mala vista = poor eyesight.* mala voluntad = ill will.* mal batido = badly-beaten.* mal comportamiento = misconduct, disruptive behaviour, misbehaviour [misbehavior, -USA].* mal comportamiento científico = scientific misconduct.* mal concebido = ill-conceived.* mal configurado = misconfigured.* mal considerado = poorly-regarded.* mal cuidado = mishandling.* mal día = bad hair day.* mal digerido = ill-digested.* mal educado = impolite.* mal emparejado = mismated.* mal enfocado = ill-adapted.* mal escrito = mistyped, ill-written, badly written.* mal estado = disrepair, state of disrepair.* mal estado de salud = poor health.* mal estructurado = ill-structured.* mal expresado = inarticulate.* mal formado = ill-trained.* mal formulado = badly formulated.* mal funcionamiento = malfunction, malfunctioning.* mal fundido = ill-cast.* mal genio = bile, short temper.* mal gusto = bad taste, tawdriness.* mal hecho para = ill suited to/for.* mal iluminado = badly-lit.* mal informado = ill-informed.* mal juicio = bad judgement.* mal llamado = ill-named.* mal menor = lesser evil.* malo del estómago = upset stomach.* malo, el = bad guy, the.* mal oído = poor hearing.* mal olor = stench.* mal ordenado en los estantes = misshelved.* mal ordenado los estantes = misshelved.* mal organizado = ill-structured.* malos, los = baddies, the.* malos tiempos = bad times.* malos tratos = mistreatment, battery, maltreatment, physical abuse.* malos tratos a la mujer = wife beating, wife battering, wife abuse.* mal pagado = low-paid, underpaid.* mal perdedor = sore loser, bad loser.* mal planeado = ill-planned.* mal preparado = ill-prepared, ill-equipped, ill-trained.* mal presentado = poorly presented.* mal provisto = poorly stocked.* mal remunerado = poorly paid, poorly remunerated.* mal retribuido = underpaid.* mal rollo = bad vibes.* mal sabor de boca = bad taste in + Posesivo + mouth.* mal social = societal ill.* mal surtido = poorly stocked.* mal trago = awful experience.* mal uso = misuse, mishandling.* mal ventilado = stuffy [stuffier -comp., stuffies -sup.].* manejar mal = mishandle.* más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer = better the devil you know (than the devil you don't).* mirar con malos ojos = glower, scowl (at).* muy mal tiempo = severe weather.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = to every cloud, there is a silver lining.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = every cloud has a silver lining, be a blessing in disguise.* no salir mal parado por = be none the worse for (that).* oír mal = mishearing.* para bien o para mal = for better or (for) worse, for good or (for) ill, for good or (for) evil.* para mal = for the worse.* pasarlo mal = have + a thin time, have + a difficult time, experience + difficult times, pass through + difficult times, face + difficult times.* pasarlo muy mal = have + a tough time, have + a hard time.* persona vaga y mal vestida = slob.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* por la mala fortuna = by ill fate.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* por mala fortuna = unfortunately, unhappily, sadly.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por mal camino = astray.* portarse muy mal con = be rotten to.* quedar mal = lose + face.* que queda mal = ill-fitting.* quitarse una mala reputación = clean up + bad reputation.* racha de mala suerte = losing streak.* recibir mala prensa = acquire + a bad name.* reformar malos hábitos = reform + bad habits.* representar mal = misrepresent.* salir horriblemente mal = go + horribly wrong.* salir mal = go + wrong, go + awry, misfire, backfire.* se avecinan malos tiempos = hard times lie ahead.* sentirse mal = feel + bad, feel under + the weather, be under the weather, feel + wrong.* sentirse mal con Uno mismo = feel + wrong.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* si mal no + Pronombre + acordarse = to the best of + Posesivo + recollection.* tener mala fama = hold in + disrepute.* tener mala fama por = be infamous for.* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).* tener un mal concepto de Alguien = show + low regard for, give + low regard to.* tener un mal día = have + a bad day.* terminar mal = come to + a bad end.* tiempo muy malo = severe weather.* tierra mala = poor soil.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* tratar mal = maltreat, manhandle.* usar mal = abuse, misuse.* * *A [ SER] (en calidad) ‹producto› bad, poor; ‹película/novela› badla tela es de mala calidad the material is poor qualitytiene mala ortografía her spelling is bad o poor, she's a bad o poor spellermás vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer better the devil you know (than the devil you don't)B [ SER]1 (incompetente) ‹alumno/actor› badsoy muy mala para los números I'm terrible o very bad with figures2 ‹padre/marido/amigo› badC [ SER] (desfavorable, adverso) bad¡qué mala suerte! what bad luck!, how unlucky!la obra tuvo mala crítica the play got bad reviewsestán en mala situación económica they're going through hard timeslo malo es que va a haber mucho tráfico the only thing o trouble o problem is that there'll be a lot of trafficen las malas ( AmS): un amigo no te abandona en las malas a friend doesn't abandon you when things are tough o when times are badpor las malas unwillinglyvas a tener que hacerlo, ya sea por las buenas o por las malas you'll have to do it whether you like it or notD [ SER] (inconveniente, perjudicial) ‹hábitos/lecturas› badlas malas compañías bad companyllegas en mal momento you've come at an awkward o a bad momentes malo tomar tanto sol it's not good to sunbathe so muchE [ SER] (sin gracia) ‹chiste› badF [ SER]1 (desagradable) ‹olor/aliento› badhace un día muy malo it's a horrible daynos hizo mal tiempo we had bad weatherhace tan malo ( Esp); it's such horrible weather, the weather's so horribleG [ ESTAR] (en mal estado) ‹alimento›ese pescado/queso está malo that fish/cheese has gone bad, that fish/cheese is off ( BrE)H1(desmejorado, no saludable): tienes mal aspecto you don't look very welltienes mala cara you don't look wellyo le veo muy mal color he looks terribly pale to me2 [ SER] (serio, grave) seriousfue una mala caída it was a bad fallno tiene nada malo it's nothing seriousel pobre está malito the poor thing's not very well ( colloq)4 [ ESTAR]me he puesto mala my period's startedI [ SER] (difícil) malo DE + INF difficult to + INFesta tela es mala de planchar this material is difficult to irones muy malo de convencer he's very difficult o hard to persuade, it's very difficult o hard to persuade himSentido II [ SER] (en sentido ético) ‹persona›¡qué malo eres con tu hermano! you're really horrible o nasty to your brotherno seas mala, préstamelo don't be mean o rotten, lend it to me ( colloq)una mala mujer a loose womanes una mujer muy mala she's a wicked o an evil womanpasó la cámara a la mala she sneaked the camera through ( colloq)un ataque a la mala a sneak attackno nos ofrecieron ni un mal café they didn't even offer us a (lousy) cup of coffeeno había ni una mala silla para sentarse there wasn't a single damn chair to sit on ( colloq)Compuestos:feminine weedlo hizo a or con maloa idea he did it deliberately o to be nasty, he did it knowing it would hurt ( o cause trouble etc)lo hizo con maloa leche (Esp, Méx, Ven); he did it deliberately o to be nasty, he did it knowing it would hurt ( o cause trouble etc)feminine dirty trickme hizo or jugó una maloa pasada she played a dirty trick on melos nervios me jugaron una maloa pasada my nerves got the better of mefpl guile, cunningtodo lo ha conseguido con maloas artes she's got everything she has by guile o through cunningdicen las maloas lenguas que … rumor* has it that …, there's a rumor* o there are rumors* going around that …, people are saying that …● mala uvampl bad o impure thoughts (pl)malos tratos a menores or a la infancia child abusemasculine, feminineuno de los malos one of the baddies o bad guys* * *
malo◊ -la adjetivo [The form mal is used before masculine singular nouns]
1
un mal amigo a bad friend;
una mala caída a bad fall;
soy muy malo para los números I'm very bad with figures;
¡qué mala suerte or (fam) pata! what bad luck!, how unlucky!;
lo malo es que … the thing o trouble is that …;
las malas compañías bad company;
mala hierba weed;
malos tratos ill-treatment;
es malo tomar tanto sol it's not good to sunbathe so much;
tienes mala cara or mal aspecto you don't look well
estar de malas ( de mal humor) (fam) to be in a bad mood;
( con mala suerte) (esp AmL) to be unlucky;◊ más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer better the devil you know (than the devil you don't)
2 [ser] ‹ persona› ( en sentido ético) nasty;
( travieso) naughty;◊ ¡qué malo eres con tu hermano! you're really horrible o nasty to your brother;
no seas mala, préstamelo don't be mean o rotten, lend it to me (colloq);
una mala mujer a loose woman;
una mujer mala a wicked o an evil woman;
lo hizo a or con mala idea he did it deliberately o to be nasty;
mala palabra (esp AmL) rude o dirty word;
dicen las malas lenguas que … (fam) there's a rumor going around that …, people are saying that …;
hacerse mala sangre to get upset;
ver tb leche 3
3 [estar]
◊ el pescado/queso está malo the fish/cheese has gone bad, that fish/cheese is off (BrE)
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino (leng infantil o hum) baddy (colloq)
malo,-a
I adjetivo ➣ mal
1 bad: he tenido un día muy malo, I've had a bad day
2 (perverso) wicked, bad
(desobediente, travieso) naughty: es una mala persona, he's wicked
préstame el coche, no seas malo, lend me your car, don't be so mean
3 (espectáculo, libro, etc) bad, poor: es un argumento muy malo, it's a feeble argument
4 (dañino) harmful: es malo para ti que él lo sepa, it's bad for you that he knows it
tenemos que arrancar las malas hierbas, we'll have to pull out the weeds
5 (enfermo) ill, sick
6 (alimentos) rotten: se puso mala la carne, the meat went bad
II m,f fam el malo, the baddy o villain
♦ Locuciones: estar de malas, to be in a bad mood
por las malas, by force
' malo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abominable
- ínfima
- ínfimo
- mal
- mala
- peor
- quina
- redundar
- santita
- santito
- antología
- chimbo
- en
- endiablado
- fatal
- fondo
- igualmente
- pata
- pichanga
- sangre
English:
abominable
- abysmal
- bad
- baddy
- devil
- evil
- good
- half
- ill
- lean
- low
- mean
- nasty
- off
- poor
- rotten
- shocking
- spiteful
- thick
- up
- villain
- wicked
- wrong
- your
- corny
- crummy
- indulgence
- lame
- naughty
- paltry
- ropey
- severe
- trashy
- unkind
* * *malo, -a Mal is used instead of malo before singular masculine nouns (e.g. un mal ejemplo a bad example). The comparative form of malo (= worse) is peor, the superlative forms (= the worst) are el peor (masculine) and la peor (feminine).♦ adj1. [perjudicial, grave] bad;traigo malas noticias I have some bad news;es malo para el hígado it's bad for your liver;¿es algo malo, doctor? is it serious, doctor?;una mala caída a nasty fall2. [sin calidad, sin aptitudes] poor, bad;una mala novela/actriz a bad novel/actress;ser de mala calidad to be poor quality;este material/producto es muy malo this material/product is very poor quality;soy muy malo para la música I'm no good at o very bad at music;Hummás vale lo malo conocido que lo bueno por conocer better the devil you know (than the devil you don't)3. [inapropiado, adverso] bad;fue una mala decisión it was a bad decision;he dormido en mala postura I slept in a funny position;es mala señal it's a bad sign;lo malo es que… the problem is (that)…;disparó con la pierna mala y metió gol he shot with his weaker foot and scored;tener mala suerte to be unlucky;¡qué mala suerte! how unlucky!Am mala palabra swearword4. [malvado] wicked, evil;es muy mala persona she's a really nasty person;tiene muy mala intención he's very spiteful;eso sólo lo haría un mal amigo it's a poor friend who would do a thing like that;¡mira que eres malo, criticarla así! it's not very nice of you to criticize her like that!;anda, no seas malo y déjame que vaya go on, don't be mean, let me go5. [travieso] naughty;¡no seas malo y obedece! be good and do as I say!;el crío está muy malo últimamente the child has been very naughty recently6. [enfermo] ill, sick;estar/ponerse malo to be/fall ill;tiene a su padre malo her father's ill;poner malo a alguien to drive sb mad;me pongo mala cada vez que la veo I get mad every time I see her7. [desagradable] bad;esta herida tiene mal aspecto this wound looks nasty;mal tiempo bad weather;hace mal tiempo the weather's bad;Espestá muy malo el día it's a horrible day, it's not a very nice day8. [podrido, pasado] bad, off, spoiled;la fruta está mala the fruit is bad o spoiled;no había ni un mal supermercado en el pueblo there wasn't a single supermarket to be found in the villageuna lesión muy mala de curar an injury that won't heal easily♦ nm,fel malo, la mala [en cine] the villain, the baddy♦ interjcuando nadie se queja, ¡malo! it's a bad sign when nobody complains♦ malas nfplestar de malas to be in a bad mood;por las malas [a la fuerza] by force;lo vas a hacer, aunque tenga que ser por las malas you're going to do it, whether you like it or not;por las malas es de temer she's a fearful sight when she's angry;Am Andes, CSuren las malas [de mal humor] in a bad mood;los amigos no te abandonan en las malas friends don't let you down when things get bad* * *I adj1 bad2 calidad poor3 ( enfermo) sick, ill;ponerse malo get sick, fall ill4:por las buenas o por las malas whether he/she etc likes it or not;estar de malas be in a bad mood;por las malas by force;andar a malas con alguien be on bad terms with s.o.;lo malo es que unfortunatelyII m humbad guy, baddy* * *1) : badmala suerte: bad luck2) : wicked, naughty3) : cheap, poor (quality)4) : harmfulmalo para la salud: bad for one's healthestar mal del corazón: to have heart trouble6)estar de malas : to be in a bad moodmalo, -la n: villain, bad guy (in novels, movies, etc.)* * *malo1 adj4. (pasado) off5. (malvado) evilser malo en/para algo to be bad at somethingmalo2 n villain -
89 mentalidad
f.1 mentality.2 intention, purport.3 set of mind, thoughtway.* * *1 mentality* * *SF mentalitytiene una mentalidad muy abierta — he is very open-minded, he's got a very open outlook
* * *una mentalidad muy abierta/cerrada — a very open/closed mind
* * *= mindset [mind-set], mentality.Ex. The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex. The library should not promote reading habits that lower the tone of individual mentality.----* mentalidad de adulto = adult mentality.* mentalidad de niño = juvenile mentality.* mentalidad tribal = tribalism.* * *una mentalidad muy abierta/cerrada — a very open/closed mind
* * *= mindset [mind-set], mentality.Ex: The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.
Ex: The library should not promote reading habits that lower the tone of individual mentality.* mentalidad de adulto = adult mentality.* mentalidad de niño = juvenile mentality.* mentalidad tribal = tribalism.* * *tiene una mentalidad muy abierta/cerrada she has a very open/closed mindtiene la mentalidad de un niño de tres años he has the mentality of a three-year-oldsu madre tiene una mentalidad muy anticuada her mother is very old-fashioned in her outlook, her mother has very old-fashioned ideas* * *
mentalidad sustantivo femenino
mentality;
mentalidad sustantivo femenino mentality: tiene una mentalidad muy cerrada, he is very narrow-minded
' mentalidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cerrazón
- provinciano
English:
broad
- insular
- mentality
- open
- open-minded
- mind
- -minded
- narrow-minded
* * *mentalidad nfmentality;mentalidad abierta/cerrada open/closed mind;la mentalidad del siglo pasado the mentality of people in the last century* * *f mentality* * *mentalidad nf: mentality* * *mentalidad n mentality [pl. mentalities] -
90 mentor tiránico
(n.) = SvengaliEx. The Svengali habits he developed late in life, however, were the darker expression of what made his best films elegant and graceful.* * *(n.) = SvengaliEx: The Svengali habits he developed late in life, however, were the darker expression of what made his best films elegant and graceful.
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91 miedo a lo desconocido
(n.) = fear of the unknownEx. Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.* * *(n.) = fear of the unknownEx: Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.
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92 miedo hacia lo desconocido
(n.) = fear of the unknownEx. Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.* * *(n.) = fear of the unknownEx: Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.
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93 muchacha
f.1 maid (sirvienta).2 girl, miss, gal, lass.* * *1→ link=muchacho muchacho,-a* * *noun f.1) girl2) maid* * *femenino: tbmuchacha de servicio — maid; ver tb muchacho
* * *= girl, girlie, maid, gal, wench, lass, lassie, maidservant.Ex. The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.Ex. The article ' Girlies on the warpath' argues that despite institutional resistance, good antisexist work is happening in teacher education.Ex. Nearly half the children in the survey were cared for in their own homes by au pairs, nannies, housekeepers or maids.Ex. Summer time clothes are much more revealing, and every gal could use a little help looking her best.Ex. He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.Ex. This festival has its origins in the 19th century, when young laddies and lasses had very few places where they could meet, greet and flirt in a socially acceptable manner.Ex. Prior to the gathering at the barracks the Salvation Army band, followed by lassies with tambourines, held an open air meeting in Diamond Street.Ex. In all three novels, a lovestricken swain believes that he is disporting himself with the handsome object of his affections, when actually he lies abed with the grotesquely ugly maidservant of his mistress.----* muchacha de la limpieza = cleaning woman.* * *femenino: tbmuchacha de servicio — maid; ver tb muchacho
* * *= girl, girlie, maid, gal, wench, lass, lassie, maidservant.Ex: The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.
Ex: The article ' Girlies on the warpath' argues that despite institutional resistance, good antisexist work is happening in teacher education.Ex: Nearly half the children in the survey were cared for in their own homes by au pairs, nannies, housekeepers or maids.Ex: Summer time clothes are much more revealing, and every gal could use a little help looking her best.Ex: He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.Ex: This festival has its origins in the 19th century, when young laddies and lasses had very few places where they could meet, greet and flirt in a socially acceptable manner.Ex: Prior to the gathering at the barracks the Salvation Army band, followed by lassies with tambourines, held an open air meeting in Diamond Street.Ex: In all three novels, a lovestricken swain believes that he is disporting himself with the handsome object of his affections, when actually he lies abed with the grotesquely ugly maidservant of his mistress.* muchacha de la limpieza = cleaning woman.* * *f:tb muchacha de servicio maid* * *
muchacha sustantivo femenino: tb
ver tb muchacho
muchacha sustantivo femenino girl
' muchacha' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
chica
- chico
- como quiera
- comoquiera
- derrochar
- chavo
- jebo
English:
lass
- girl
* * *muchacha nf1. [sirvienta] maid;Ammuchacha de adentro live-in maid* * *f girl* * *muchacha nf: maid* * *muchacha n girl -
94 multinacional
adj.multinational.f.multinational, multinational company, transnational corporation, TNC.* * *► adjetivo1 multinational1 multinational* * *1.ADJ multinational2.SF multinational, multinational company* * *adjetivo/femenino multinational* * *= multinational [multi-national], multinational.Nota: Nombre.Ex. Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.Ex. The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.* * *adjetivo/femenino multinational* * *= multinational [multi-national], multinational.Nota: Nombre.Ex: Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.
Ex: The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.* * *multinationalmultinational, multinational company/corporation* * *
multinacional adj/f
multinational
multinacional adjetivo & sustantivo femenino multinational
' multinacional' also found in these entries:
English:
manageress
- multinational
* * *♦ adj1. [de varias naciones] multinational2. [empresa] multinational♦ nfmultinational* * *I adj multinationalII f multinational* * *multinacional adj: multinational -
95 médico de hospital
(n.) = hospital physicianEx. A survey was carried out into the information needs and information-seeking habits of hospital physicians.* * *(n.) = hospital physicianEx: A survey was carried out into the information needs and information-seeking habits of hospital physicians.
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96 nivel de detalle
(n.) = completeness, granularity, level of detailEx. The completeness of a catalog record for the volumes depends, of course, upon the kind of multi-volume work being cataloged.Ex. On the other hand, the use of keywords from Dewey as a means of generating additional keywords for records was extremely fruitful and allowed better retrieval even if, on occasions, there was some loss of precision due to the granurality of the classification.Ex. The richness of the data generated about Web usage offers researchers opportunities to investigate people's information seeking habits on a scale and at a level of detail previously unachievable.* * *(n.) = completeness, granularity, level of detailEx: The completeness of a catalog record for the volumes depends, of course, upon the kind of multi-volume work being cataloged.
Ex: On the other hand, the use of keywords from Dewey as a means of generating additional keywords for records was extremely fruitful and allowed better retrieval even if, on occasions, there was some loss of precision due to the granurality of the classification.Ex: The richness of the data generated about Web usage offers researchers opportunities to investigate people's information seeking habits on a scale and at a level of detail previously unachievable. -
97 no científico
adj.unscientific.* * *(adj.) = unscientificEx. Despite relatively ' unscientific' methods, useful data were collected on reading habits and use of stock and a noteworthy, albeit insufficient, curb has been placed on periodicals expenditure.* * *(adj.) = unscientificEx: Despite relatively ' unscientific' methods, useful data were collected on reading habits and use of stock and a noteworthy, albeit insufficient, curb has been placed on periodicals expenditure.
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98 novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés
(n.) = formula fictionEx. The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.* * *(n.) = formula fictionEx: The article 'Why girls flock to Sweet Valley High' investigates the appeal to girls of adolescent romances and what, if anything, could be done to broaden the reading habits of such fans of formula fiction.
Spanish-English dictionary > novela escrita a base de fórmulas o clichés
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99 palo de golf
golf club* * *(n.) = golf clubEx. Answering machines, baby monitors, golf clubs, and toasters were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.* * *(n.) = golf clubEx: Answering machines, baby monitors, golf clubs, and toasters were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.
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100 paralelismo
m.1 parallelism (Mat).2 similarity, parallels (semejanza).* * *1 parallelism2 figurado similarity* * *SM parallelism, parallel* * *masculino parallelism, parallel* * *= parallelism.Ex. This parallelism suggests similar citing habits of scientists in the fields studied.----* establecer un paralelismo = draw + parallel.* guardar paralelismo = have + parallel.* * *masculino parallelism, parallel* * *= parallelism.Ex: This parallelism suggests similar citing habits of scientists in the fields studied.
* establecer un paralelismo = draw + parallel.* guardar paralelismo = have + parallel.* * *parallelism, parallelhay un evidente paralelismo en las dos historias there is an obvious parallelism o parallel in the two stories* * *
paralelismo sustantivo masculino
parallelism, parallel
' paralelismo' also found in these entries:
English:
parallel
* * *paralelismo nm1. [semejanza] similarity, parallels;existe un cierto paralelismo entre las dos propuestas there is a certain similarity between the two proposals2. Mat parallelism* * *m parallel;establecer un paralelismo draw a parallel* * *paralelismo nm: parallelism, similarity
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