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give [gɪv]donner ⇒ 1A (a)-(c), 1B (b)-(d), 1C (a), 1C (d), 1C (e), 1D (a), 1D (c)-(f), 2 (a) offrir ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (c) conférer ⇒ 1B (a) imposer ⇒ 1C (b) reconnaître ⇒ 1C (f) faire ⇒ 1D (a)-(c), 1D (f) s'affaisser ⇒ 2D (b) élasticité ⇒ 3A.∎ I gave him the book, I gave the book to him je lui ai donné le livre;∎ we gave our host a gift nous avons offert un cadeau à notre hôte;∎ the family gave the paintings to the museum la famille a fait don des tableaux au musée;∎ he gave his daughter in marriage il a donné sa fille en mariage;∎ she gave him her hand (to hold) elle lui a donné ou tendu la main; (in marriage) elle lui a accordé sa main;∎ literary to give oneself to sb se donner à qn;∎ I give you the newlyweds! (in toast) je lève mon verre au bonheur des nouveaux mariés!;∎ I gave him my coat to hold je lui ai confié mon manteau;∎ she gave them her trust elle leur a fait confiance, elle leur a donné sa confiance;∎ familiar give it all you've got! mets-y le paquet!;∎ familiar I'll give you something to cry about! je vais te donner une bonne raison de pleurer, moi!;∎ give it to them! allez-y!;∎ familiar I gave him what for! (reprimanded him) je lui ai passé un savon!;∎ familiar caviare on toast? I'll give him caviare on toast! (in annoyance at request) du caviar et des toasts! je vais lui en donner, moi, du caviar et des toasts!(b) (grant → right, permission, importance) donner;∎ give the matter your full attention prêtez une attention toute particulière à cette affaire;∎ he gave your suggestion careful consideration il a considéré votre suggestion avec beaucoup d'attention;∎ Law the court gave her custody of the child la cour lui a accordé la garde de l'enfant;∎ she hasn't given her approval yet elle n'a pas encore donné son consentement(c) (provide with → drink, food) donner, offrir; (→ lessons, classes, advice) donner; (→ help) prêter;∎ give our guests something to eat/drink donnez à manger/à boire à nos invités;∎ we gave them lunch nous les avons invités ou nous leur avons fait à déjeuner;∎ I think I'll give them beef for lunch je crois que je vais leur faire du bœuf au déjeuner;∎ let me give you some advice laissez-moi vous donner un conseil;∎ I gave her the biggest bedroom je lui ai donné la plus grande chambre;∎ they're giving us a pay rise ils nous donnent une augmentation de salaire;∎ an investment that gives 10 percent un placement qui rend ou rapporte 10 pour cent;∎ the children can wash up, it will give them something to do les enfants peuvent faire la vaisselle, ça les occupera;∎ she gave him two lovely daughters elle lui a donné deux adorables filles;∎ to give a child a name donner un nom à un enfant;∎ to give sb/sth one's support soutenir qn/qch;∎ do you give a discount? faites-vous des tarifs préférentiels?;∎ this lamp gives a poor light cette lampe éclaire mal;∎ give me time to think donnez-moi ou laissez-moi le temps de réfléchir;∎ she didn't give him time to say no elle ne lui a pas laissé le temps de dire non;∎ just give me time! sois patient!;∎ we were given a choice on nous a fait choisir;∎ give me a chance! donne-moi une chance!;∎ such talent is not given to us all nous n'avons pas tous un tel talent;∎ familiar give me classical music any day! à mon avis rien ne vaut la musique classique!□B.(a) (confer → award) conférer;∎ they gave her an honorary degree ils lui ont conféré un diplôme honorifique(b) (dedicate) donner, consacrer;∎ she gave all she had to the cause elle s'est entièrement consacrée à cette cause;∎ can you give me a few minutes? pouvez-vous m'accorder ou me consacrer quelques instants?;∎ he gave his life to save the child il est mort ou il a donné sa vie pour sauver l'enfant;∎ I've given you six years of my life je t'ai donné six ans de ma vie;∎ she gave this job the best years of her life elle a consacré à ce travail les plus belles années de sa vie∎ I gave him my sweater in exchange for his gloves je lui ai échangé mon pull contre ses gants;∎ I'll give you a good price for the table je vous donnerai ou payerai un bon prix pour la table;∎ how much will you give me for it? combien m'en donneras-tu?;∎ I would give a lot or a great deal to know… je donnerais beaucoup pour savoir…(d) (transmit) donner, passer;∎ I hope I don't give you my cold j'espère que je ne vais pas te passer mon rhumeC.∎ the walk gave him an appetite la promenade l'a mis en appétit ou lui a ouvert l'appétit;∎ the news gave me a shock la nouvelle m'a fait un choc;∎ to give oneself trouble se donner du mal∎ the teacher gave us three tests this week le professeur nous a donné trois interrogations cette semaine;∎ to give sb a black mark infliger un blâme à qn;∎ Law he was given (a sentence of) fifteen years il a été condamné à quinze ans de prison(c) (announce → verdict, judgment)∎ the court gives its decision today la cour prononce ou rend l'arrêt aujourd'hui;∎ the court gave the case against/for the management la cour a décidé contre/en faveur de la direction;∎ given this third day of March délivré le 3 mars;∎ given under my hand and seal reçu par-devant moi et sous mon sceau;∎ Sport the umpire gave the batsman out l'arbitre a déclaré le joueur hors jeu(d) (communicate → impression, order, signal) donner; (→ address, information) donner, fournir; (→ news, decision) annoncer;∎ to give sb a message communiquer un message à qn;∎ she gave her age as forty-five elle a déclaré avoir quarante-cinq ans;∎ give her my love embrasse-la pour moi;∎ he is to give his decision tomorrow il devra faire connaître ou annoncer sa décision demain;∎ I gave a description of the suspect j'ai donné ou fourni une description du suspect;∎ you gave me to believe he was trustworthy vous m'avez laissé entendre qu'on pouvait lui faire confiance;∎ I was given to understand she was ill on m'a donné à croire qu'elle était malade;∎ she gave no sign of life elle n'a donné aucun signe de vie∎ that's given me an idea ça me donne une idée;∎ don't go giving him ideas! ne va pas lui mettre des idées dans la tête!;∎ give us a clue donne-nous un indice;∎ let me give you an example laissez-moi vous donner un exemple;∎ don't give me any nonsense about missing your train! ne me raconte pas que tu as raté ton train!;∎ familiar don't give me that (nonsense)! ne me raconte pas d'histoires!(f) (admit, concede) reconnaître, accorder;∎ she's certainly intelligent, I'll give you that elle est très intelligente, ça, je te l'accorde;∎ Sport he gave me the game il m'a concédé la partieD.∎ he gave a laugh il a laissé échapper un rire;∎ he gave a loud laugh il a éclaté de rire;∎ give us a song chantez-nous quelque chose(b) (make → action, gesture) faire;∎ she gave them an odd look elle leur a jeté ou lancé un regard curieux;∎ he gave her hand a squeeze il lui a pressé la main;∎ she gave her hair a comb elle s'est donné un coup de peigne;∎ he gave his face a wash il s'est lavé le visage;∎ he gave the table a wipe il a essuyé la table;∎ I gave the boy a push j'ai poussé le garçon;∎ the train gave a lurch le train a cahoté;∎ she gave him a slap elle lui a donné une claque;∎ she gave him a flirtatious smile elle lui a adressé ou fait un sourire séducteur;∎ he gave an embarrassed smile il a eu un sourire gêné∎ that evening she gave the performance of a lifetime ce soir-là elle était au sommet de son art(d) (hold → lunch, party, supper) donner, organiser;∎ they gave a dinner for the professor ils ont donné un dîner en l'honneur du professeur(e) (estimate the duration of) donner, estimer;∎ I give him one week at most je lui donne une semaine (au) maximum;∎ I'd give their marriage about a year if that je donne un an maximum à leur mariage∎ 17 minus 4 gives 13 17 moins 4 font ou égalent 13;∎ that gives a total of 26 ça donne un total de 26∎ to give way (ground) s'affaisser; (bridge, building, ceiling) s'effondrer, s'affaisser; (ladder, rope) céder, (se) casser;∎ the ground gave way beneath or under our feet le terrain s'est affaissé sous nos pieds;∎ her legs gave way (beneath her) ses jambes se sont dérobées sous elle;∎ his health finally gave way sa santé a fini par se détériorer ou se gâter;∎ their strength gave way leurs forces leur ont manqué;∎ it's easier to give way to his demands than to argue il est plus commode de céder à ses exigences que de lui résister;∎ don't give way if he cries ne cède pas s'il pleure;∎ I gave way to tears/to anger je me suis laissé aller à pleurer/emporter par la colère;∎ he gave way to despair il s'est abandonné au désespoir;∎ the fields gave way to factories les champs ont fait place aux usines;∎ his joy gave way to sorrow sa joie a fait place à la peine;∎ natural fibres have given way to synthetics les fibres naturelles ont été remplacées par les synthétiques;∎ give way to vehicles on your right (sign) priorité aux véhicules qui viennent de droite;∎ give way to pedestrians (sign) priorité aux piétons;(a) (contribute) donner;∎ please give generously nous nous en remettons à votre générosité;∎ to give generously of one's time donner beaucoup de son temps;∎ proverb it is better to give than to receive donner vaut mieux que recevoir;∎ in any relationship you have to learn to give and take dans toutes les relations, il faut apprendre à faire des concessions ou il faut que chacun y mette du sien;∎ to give as good as one gets rendre coup pour coup∎ the fence gave beneath or under my weight la barrière a cédé ou s'est affaissée sous mon poids;∎ something's got to give quelque chose va lâcher∎ now give! accouche!, vide ton sac!∎ what gives? qu'est-ce qui se passe?□3 noun(of metal, wood) élasticité f, souplesse f;∎ there's not enough give in this sweater ce pull n'est pas assez ampleà... près;∎ give or take a few days à quelques jours près►► give way sign signal m de priorité∎ it's so cheap they're practically giving it away c'est tellement bon marché, c'est comme s'ils en faisaient cadeau;∎ you couldn't give them away tu n'arriveras pas à t'en débarrasser (même si tu en faisais cadeau)(c) (throw away → chance, opportunity) gâcher, gaspiller∎ he didn't give anything away il n'a rien dit∎ her accent gave her away son accent l'a trahie;∎ no prisoner would give another prisoner away aucun prisonnier n'en trahirait un autre;∎ to give oneself away se trahir(f) Australian (renounce → habit) renoncer à, abandonner; (resign from → job) quitter; (→ position) démissionner de∎ give the book back to her rendez-lui le livre;∎ the store gave him his money back le magasin l'a remboursé➲ give in(relent, yield) céder;∎ to give in to sb/sth céder à qn/qch;∎ the country refused to give in to terrorist threats le pays a refusé de céder aux menaces des terroristes(hand in → book, exam paper) rendre; (→ found object, parcel) remettre; (→ application, name) donner(a) (emit, produce → gas, smell) émettredonner sur➲ give out(a) (hand out) distribuer(c) (make known) annoncer, faire savoir;∎ the hospital gave out information on her condition to them l'hôpital les a renseignés sur son état de santé;∎ it was given out that he was leaving on a dit ou annoncé qu'il partait∎ the old car finally gave out la vieille voiture a fini par rendre l'âme∎ her strength was giving out elle était à bout de forces, elle n'en pouvait plus;∎ his mother's patience gave out sa mère a perdu patience;∎ my luck gave out la chance m'a abandonné∎ he gave out to me because I was late (scolded) il m'a enguirlandé parce que j'étais en retarddonner sur∎ he gave the children over to his mother il a confié les enfants à sa mère∎ the land was given over to agriculture la terre a été consacrée à l'agriculture;∎ she gave herself over to helping the poor elle s'est consacrée à l'aide aux pauvres∎ give over crying! cesse de pleurer!∎ give over! assez!, arrête!➲ give up(a) (renounce → habit) renoncer à, abandonner; (→ friend) abandonner, délaisser; (→ chair, place) céder; (→ activity) cesser;∎ she'll never give him up elle ne renoncera jamais à lui;∎ he's given up smoking il a arrêté de fumer, il a renoncé au tabac;∎ I haven't given up the idea of going to China je n'ai pas renoncé à l'idée d'aller en Chine;∎ he gave up his seat to the old woman il a cédé sa place à la vieille dame;∎ don't give up hope ne perdez pas espoir;∎ he was ready to give up his life for his country il était prêt à mourir pour la patrie;∎ they gave up the game or the struggle ils ont abandonné la partie;∎ we gave her brother up for dead nous avons conclu que son frère était mort;∎ they gave the cause up for lost ils ont considéré que c'était une cause perdue;∎ to give up the throne renoncer au trône;∎ the doctors have given him up les médecins disent qu'il est perdu∎ they gave up the restaurant business ils se sont retirés de la restauration∎ the murderer gave himself up (to the police) le meurtrier s'est rendu ou livré (à la police);∎ he gave his accomplices up to the police il a dénoncé ou livré ses complices à la police∎ give it up for… je vous demande d'applaudir…∎ we can't give up now! on ne va pas laisser tomber maintenant!∎ to give up on sb (stop waiting for) renoncer à attendre qn; (stop expecting something from) ne plus rien attendre de qn;∎ I give up on him, he won't even try j'abandonne, il ne fait pas le moindre effort∎ to give oneself up to sth se livrer à qch;∎ they gave themselves up to a life of pleasure ils se sont livrés à une vie de plaisir;∎ he gave his life up to caring for the elderly il a consacré sa vie à soigner les personnes âgées;∎ his mornings were given up to business ses matinées étaient consacrées aux affaires -
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compter [kɔ̃te]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 11. <a. ( = calculer) to count• combien en avez-vous compté ? how many did you count?• 40 cm ? j'avais compté 30 40cm? I made it 30• on peut compter sur les doigts de la main ceux qui comprennent vraiment you can count on the fingers of one hand the people who really understandb. ( = prévoir) to reckonc. ( = inclure) to include• nous étions dix, sans compter le professeur there were ten of us, not counting the teacherd. ( = facturer) to charge fore. ( = prendre en considération) to take into account• il aurait dû venir, sans compter qu'il n'avait rien à faire he ought to have come, especially as he had nothing to dof. ( = classer) to consider• on compte ce livre parmi les meilleurs de l'année this book is considered among the best of the yearg. ( = avoir l'intention de) to intend to ; ( = s'attendre à) to expect to• j'y compte bien ! I should hope so!2. <a. ( = calculer) to countb. ( = être économe) to economize• dépenser sans compter ( = être dépensier) to spend extravagantly ; ( = donner généreusement) to give without counting the costc. ( = avoir de l'importance) to countd. ( = valoir) to counte. ( = figurer) compter parmi to rank amongf. (locutions)• cette loi prendra effet à compter du 30 septembre this law will take effect as from 30 September► compter avec ( = tenir compte de) to take account of• un nouveau parti avec lequel il faut compter a new party that has to be taken into account► compter sans* * *kɔ̃te
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1) ( dénombrer) to counton ne compte plus ses victoires — he/she has had countless victories
je ne compte plus les lettres anonymes que je reçois — I've lost count of the anonymous letters I have received
sans compter — [donner, dépenser] freely
2) ( évaluer)il faut compter environ 100 euros — you should reckon on GB ou count on paying about 100 euros
3) ( faire payer)4) ( inclure) to countje vous ai compté dans le nombre des participants — I've counted you as one of ou among the participants
5) ( projeter)6) ( s'attendre à)‘je vais t'aider’ - ‘j'y compte bien’ — ‘I'll help you’ - ‘I should hope so too’
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verbe intransitif1) ( dire les nombres) to count2) ( calculer) to count, to add upil sait très bien compter, il compte très bien — he's very good at counting
3) ( avoir de l'importance) to matter ( pour quelqu'un to somebody)c'est l'intention or le geste qui compte — it's the thought that counts
le salaire compte beaucoup dans le choix d'une carrière — pay is an important factor in the choice of a career
4) ( avoir une valeur) to countcompter double/triple — to count double/triple
5) ( figurer)compter au nombre de, compter parmi — to be counted among
6)compter avec — ( faire face) to reckon with [difficultés, concurrence]; ( ne pas oublier) to take [sb/sth] into account [personne, chose]
7)compter sans — ( négliger) not to take [sb/sth] into account [personne, chose]
8)compter sur — ( attendre) to count on [personne, aide]; (dépendre, faire confiance) to rely on [personne, ressource]; ( prévoir) to reckon on [somme, revenu]
vous pouvez compter sur moi, je vais m'en occuper — you can rely ou count on me, I'll see to it
ne compte pas sur moi — (pour venir, participer) count me out
je vais leur dire ce que j'en pense, tu peux compter là- dessus (colloq) or sur moi! — I'll tell them what I think, you can be sure of that!
quand il s'agit de faire des bêtises, on peut compter sur toi! — (colloq) hum trust you to do something silly!
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se compter verbe pronominalles faillites dans la région ne se comptent plus — there have been countless bankruptcies in the area
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à compter de locution prépositive as from
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sans compter que locution conjonctive ( en outre) and what is more; ( d'autant plus que) especially as* * *kɔ̃te1. vt1) (établir le nombre de) to count2) (= inclure, dans une liste) to includesans compter qch — not counting sth, not including sth
On sera dix-huit, sans compter les enfants. — There'll be eighteen of us, not counting the children.
3) (= facturer) to charge forIl n'a pas compté le deuxième café. — He didn't charge us for the second coffee.
4) (= avoir à son actif, comporter) to haveL'institut compte trois prix Nobel. — The institute has three Nobel prizewinners.
5) (prévoir: une certaine quantité, un certain temps) to allow, to reckon onIl faut compter environ deux heures. — You have to allow about two hours., You have to reckon on about two hours.
6) (= avoir l'intention de)Je compte bien réussir. — I fully intend to succeed.
Je compte partir début mai. — I intend to leave at the beginning of May.
2. vi1) (calculer) to countIl savait compter à l'âge de trois ans. — He could count when he was three years old.
à compter du 10 janvier COMMERCE — from 10 January, as from 10 January
2) (= être non négligeable) to count, to matterL'honnêteté, ça compte quand même. — Honesty counts after all.
3) (qu'on peut prendre en compte) to countÇa ne compte pas - il s'est fait aider. — That doesn't count - he had help.
4) (= figurer)compter parmi — to be among, to rank among
compter avec qch/qn — to reckon with sth/sb
compter sans qch/qn — to reckon without sth/sb
6)compter sur [personne] — to count on, to rely on, [aide] to count on
7) (= être économe) to watch every penny, to count the penniesPendant longtemps, il a fallu compter. — For a long time we had to watch every penny.
* * *compter verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( dénombrer) to count; compter les jours to count the days; ‘j'ai compté cinq coups à l'horloge’-‘j'en ai compté six’ ‘I counted five strokes of the clock’-‘I counted six’; ‘combien y a-t-il de bouteilles?’-‘j'en compte 24’ ‘how many bottles are there?’-‘I make it 24’; on compte deux millions de chômeurs/3 000 cas de malaria there is a total of two million unemployed/3,000 cases of malaria; une heure après le début de l'attaque on comptait déjà 40 morts an hour after the attack started 40 deaths had already been recorded; on ne compte plus ses victoires he/she has had countless victories; je ne compte plus les lettres anonymes que je reçois I've lost count of the anonymous letters I have received; j'ai compté qu'il y avait 52 fenêtres/500 euros I counted a total of 52 windows/500 euros; as-tu compté combien il reste d'œufs? have you counted how many eggs are left?;2 ( évaluer) compter une bouteille pour trois to allow a bottle between three people; pour aller à Caen il faut compter cinq heures you must allow five hours to get to Caen; il faut compter environ 100 euros you should reckon on GB ou count on paying about 100 euros; compter large/très large/trop large to allow plenty/more than enough/far too much; j'ai pris une tarte pour huit, je préfère compter large I got a tart for eight, I prefer to be on the safe side;3 ( faire payer) compter qch à qn to charge sb for sth; il m'a compté la livre à 1,71 euro he charged me 1.71 euros to the pound; il m'a compté 50 euros de déplacement he charged a 50 euro call-out fee;4 ( inclure) to count; je vous ai compté dans le nombre des participants I've counted you as one of ou among the participants; nous t'avons déjà compté pour le repas de la semaine prochaine we've already counted you (in) for the meal next week; as-tu compté la TVA? have you counted the VAT?; 2 000 euros par mois sans compter les primes 2,000 euros a month not counting bonuses; sans compter les soucis not to mention the worry; j'ai oublié de compter le col et la ceinture quand j'ai acheté le tissu I forgot to allow for the collar and the waistband when I bought the fabric; je le comptais au nombre de mes amis I counted him among my friends ou as a friend; s'il fallait compter le temps que j'y passe if I had to work out how much time I'm spending on it;5 ( avoir) to have [habitants, chômeurs, alliés]; to have [sth] to one's credit [victoire, succès]; notre club compte des gens célèbres our club has some well-known people among its members; un sportif qui compte de nombreuses victoires à son actif a sportsman who has many victories to his credit; il compte 15 ans de présence dans l'entreprise he has been with the company for 15 years;6 ( projeter) compter faire to intend to do; ‘comptez-vous y aller?’-‘j'y compte bien’ ‘do you intend to go?’-‘yes, I certainly do’; je compte m'acheter un ordinateur I'm hoping to buy myself a computer;7 ( s'attendre à) il comptait que je lui prête de l'argent he expected me to lend him some money; ‘je vais t'aider’-‘j'y compte bien’ ‘I'll help you’-‘I should hope so too’;8 ( donner avec parcimonie) il a toujours compté ses sous he has always watched the pennies; compter jusqu'au moindre centime to count every penny; sans compter [donner, dépenser] freely; se dépenser sans compter pour (la réussite de) qch to put everything one's got into sth.B vi1 ( dire les nombres) to count; compter jusqu'à 20 to count up to 20; il ne sait pas compter he can't count; il a trois ans mais il compte déjà bien he's three but he's already good at counting; compter sur ses doigts to count on one's fingers;2 ( calculer) to count, to add up; il sait très bien compter, il compte très bien he's very good at counting; cela fait 59 non pas 62, tu ne sais pas compter! that makes 59 not 62, you can't count!; compter sur ses doigts to work sums out on one's fingers;3 ( avoir de l'importance) [avis, diplôme, apparence] to matter (pour qn to sb); ce qui compte c'est qu'ils se sont réconciliés what matters is that they have made it up; c'est l'intention or le geste qui compte it's the thought that counts; 40 ans dans la même entreprise ça compte/ça commence à compter 40 years in the same company, that's quite something/it's beginning to add up; ça compte beaucoup pour moi it means a lot to me; je ne compte pas plus pour elle que son chien I mean no more to her than her dog; compter dans to be a factor in [réussite, échec]; le salaire compte beaucoup dans le choix d'une carrière pay is an important factor in the choice of a career; cela a beaucoup compté dans leur faillite it was a major factor in their bankruptcy; ça fait longtemps que je ne compte plus dans ta vie it's been a long time since I have meant anything to you; il connaît tout ce qui compte dans le milieu du cinéma he knows everybody who is anybody in film circles;4 ( avoir une valeur) [épreuve, faute] to count; compter double/triple to count double/triple; compter double/triple par rapport à to count for twice/three times as much as; ça ne compte pas, il a triché it doesn't count, he cheated; le dernier exercice ne compte pas dans le calcul de la note the last exercise isn't counted in the calculation of the grade; la lettre ‘y’ compte pour combien? how much is the letter ‘y’ worth?; la lettre ‘z’ compte pour combien de points? how many points is the letter ‘z’ worth?; une faute de grammaire compte pour quatre points four marks are deducted for a grammatical error;6 compter avec ( faire face) to reckon with [difficultés, concurrence, belle-mère]; ( ne pas oublier) to take [sb/sth] into account [personne, chose]; ( prévoir) to allow for [retard, supplément]; il doit compter avec les syndicats he has to reckon with the unions; il faut compter avec l'opinion publique one must take public opinion into account; il faut compter avec le brouillard dans cette région you should allow for fog in that area;7 compter sans ( négliger) to reckon without [risque, gêne]; ( oublier) not to take [sb/sth] into account [personne, chose]; c'était compter sans le brouillard that was without allowing for the fog; j'avais compté sans la TVA I hadn't taken the VAT into account;8 compter sur ( attendre) to count on [personne, aide]; (dépendre, faire confiance) to rely on [personne, ressource]; ( prévoir) to reckon on [somme, revenu]; vous pouvez compter sur moi, je viendrai you can count on me, I'll be there; tu peux compter sur ma présence you can count on me ou on my being there; vous pouvez compter sur moi, je vais m'en occuper you can rely ou count on me, I'll see to it; ne compte pas sur moi (pour venir, participer) count me out; ne compte pas sur moi pour payer tes dettes/faire la cuisine don't rely on me to pay your debts/do the cooking; ne compte pas sur eux pour le faire don't count on them to do it; le pays peut compter sur des stocks de vivres en provenance de… the country can count on stocks of food supplies coming from…; le pays peut compter sur ses réserves de blé the country can rely on its stock of wheat; je ne peux compter que sur moi-même I can only rely on myself; je leur ferai la commission, compte sur moi I'll give them the message, you can count on me; je vais leur dire ce que j'en pense, tu peux compter là-dessus○ or sur moi! I'll tell them what I think, you can be sure of that!; quand il s'agit de faire des bêtises, on peut compter sur toi○! iron trust you to do something silly!; compter sur la discrétion de qn to rely on sb's discretion; je compte dessus I'm counting ou relying on it.C se compter vpr leurs victoires se comptent par douzaines they have had dozens of victories; les défections se comptent par milliers there have been thousands of defections; leurs chansons à succès ne se comptent plus they've had countless hits; les faillites dans la région ne se comptent plus there have been countless bankruptcies in the area.D à compter de loc prép as from; réparations gratuites pendant 12 mois à compter de la date de vente free repairs for 12 months with effect from the date of sale.E sans compter que loc conj ( en outre) and what is more; ( d'autant plus que) especially as; c'est dangereux sans compter que ça pollue it's dangerous and what's more it causes pollution.compte là-dessus et bois de l'eau fraîche○ that'll be the day.[kɔ̃te] verbe transitif1. [dénombrer - objets, argent, personnes] to counton ne compte plus ses crimes she has committed countless ou innumerable crimesj'ai compté qu'il restait 200 euros dans la caisse according to my reckoning there are 200 euros left in the tillcompter les heures/jours [d'impatience] to be counting the hours/days2. [limiter] to count (out)a. [il va mourir] his days are numberedb. [pour accomplir quelque chose] he's running out of timeil ne comptait pas sa peine/ses efforts he spared no pains/effort3. [faire payer] to charge fornous ne vous compterons pas la pièce détachée we won't charge you ou there'll be no charge for the spare partle serveur nous a compté deux euros de trop the waiter has overcharged us by two euros, the waiter has charged us 15 francs too much4. [payer, verser] to pay6. [classer - dans une catégorie]compter quelque chose/quelqu'un parmi to count something/somebody among, to number something/somebody amongcompter quelqu'un/quelque chose pour: nous devons compter sa contribution pour quelque chose we must take some account of her contribution8. [avoir - membres, habitants] to havenous sommes heureux de vous compter parmi nous ce soir we're happy to have ou to welcome you among us tonightil compte beaucoup d'artistes au nombre de ou parmi ses amis he numbers many artists among his friends9. [s'attendre à] to expect10. [avoir l'intention de] to intendcompter faire quelque chose to intend to do something, to mean to do something, to plan to do something11. [prévoir] to allowil faut compter entre 14 et 20 euros pour un repas you have to allow between 14 and 20 euros for a mealje compte qu'il y a un bon quart d'heure de marche/une journée de travail I reckon there's a good quarter of an hour's walk/there's a day's workil faudra deux heures pour y aller, en comptant large it will take two hours to get there, at the most————————[kɔ̃te] verbe intransitifsi je compte bien, tu me dois 345 francs if I've counted right ou according to my calculations, you owe me 345 francstu as dû mal compter you must have got your calculations wrong, you must have miscalculated2. [limiter ses dépenses] to be careful (with money)ce qui compte, c'est ta santé/le résultat the important thing is your health/the end result40 ans d'ancienneté, ça compte! 40 years' service counts for something!je prendrai ma décision seule! — alors moi, je ne compte pas? I'll make my own decision! — so I don't count ou matter, then?tu as triché, ça ne compte pas you cheated, it doesn't countà l'examen, la philosophie ne compte presque pas philosophy is a very minor subject in the examcompter double/triple to count double/triplecompter pour quelque chose/rien to count for something/nothingquand il est invité à dîner, il compte pour trois! when he's invited to dinner he eats enough for three!4. [figurer]elle compte parmi les plus grands pianistes de sa génération she is one of the greatest pianists of her generation————————compter avec verbe plus prépositiondésormais, il faudra compter avec l'opposition from now on, the opposition will have to be reckoned with————————compter sans verbe plus préposition————————compter sur verbe plus préposition[faire confiance à] to count ou to rely ou to depend on (inseparable)[espérer - venue, collaboration, événement] to count on (inseparable)c'est quelqu'un sur qui tu peux compter he's/she's a reliable personne compte pas trop sur la chance don't count ou rely too much on luckje peux sortir demain soir? — n'y compte pas! can I go out tomorrow night? — don't count ou bank on it!il ne faut pas trop y compter don't count on it, I wouldn't count on itcompter sur quelqu'un/quelque chose pour: compte sur lui pour aller tout répéter au patron! you can rely on him to go and tell the boss everything!si c'est pour lui jouer un mauvais tour, ne comptez pas sur moi! if you want to play a dirty trick on him, you can count me out!————————se compter verbe pronominalses succès ne se comptent plus her successes are innumerable ou are past counting————————se compter verbe pronominal (emploi réfléchi)1. [s'estimer] to count ou to consider oneself2. [s'inclure dans un calcul] to count ou to include oneself————————à compter de locution prépositionnelleas from ou ofà compter du 7 mai as from ou of May 7thà compter de ce jour, nous ne nous sommes plus revus from that day on, we never saw each other again————————en comptant locution prépositionnelleil faut deux mètres de tissu en comptant l'ourlet you need two metres of material including ou if you include the hem————————sans compter locution adverbiale[généralementéreusement]donner sans compter to give generously ou without counting the cost————————sans compter locution prépositionnelle[sans inclure] not counting————————sans compter que locution conjonctiveil est trop tôt pour aller dormir, sans compter que je n'ai pas du tout sommeil it's too early to go to bed, quite apart from the fact that I'm not at all sleepy————————tout bien compté locution adverbiale -
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aller [ale]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 9━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. <• où vas-tu ? where are you going?• vas-y ! go on!• allons-y ! let's go!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► aller se traduit souvent par un verbe plus spécifique en anglais.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► aller + préposition• je vais sur or vers Lille (en direction de) I'm going towards Lille ; (but du voyage) I'm going to Lille━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque être allé à/en signifie avoir visité, il se traduit par to have been to.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• étiez-vous déjà allés en Sicile ? had you been to Sicily before?• plus ça va, plus les gens s'inquiètent people are getting more and more worried• plus ça va, plus je me dis que j'ai eu tort the more I think about it, the more I realize how wrong I was► aller en + participe présentd. (état, santé) comment allez-vous ? how are you?• comment ça va ? -- ça va how are you doing? -- fine• comment vont les affaires ? -- elles vont bien how's business? -- finee. ( = convenir) ça ira comme ça ? is it all right like that?• aller bien ensemble [couleurs, styles] to go well together• ils vont bien ensemble [personnes] they make a nice couple• cette robe te va très bien (couleur, style) that dress really suits you ; (taille) that dress fits you perfectlyf. (exclamations) allons !• allez ! go on!• allez la France ! come on France!• allons, allons, il ne faut pas pleurer come on, don't cry• ce n'est pas grave, allez ! come on, it's not so bad!• va donc, eh crétin ! you stupid idiot! (inf)• allez-y, c'est votre tour go on, it's your turn• allez-y, vous ne risquez rien go on, you've nothing to lose• non mais vas-y, insulte-moi ! (inf) go on, insult me!► allons bon !• allons bon ! qu'est-ce qui t'est encore arrivé ? now what's happened?• allons bon, j'ai oublié mon sac ! oh dear, I've left my bag behind!► ça va ! (inf) ( = assez) that's enough! ; ( = d'accord) OK, OK! (inf)• tes remarques désobligeantes, ça va comme ça ! I've had just about enough of your nasty comments!• ça fait dix fois que je te le dis -- ça va, je vais le faire ! I've told you ten times -- look, I'll do it, OK? (inf)► va pour (inf)va pour 30 € ! OK, 30 euros then!• j'aimerais aller à Tokyo -- alors va pour Tokyo ! I'd like to go to Tokyo -- Tokyo it is then!2. <• ça y va le whisky chez eux ! they certainly get through a lot of whisky!• ça y allait les insultes ! you should have heard the abuse!3. <► aller + infinitifa. (futur)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque aller + infinitif sert à exprimer le futur, il se traduit par will + infinitif ; will est souvent abrégé en 'll.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► La forme du futur to be going to s'utilise pour mettre qn en garde.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━b. (intention) il est allé se renseigner he's gone to get some information ; (a obtenu les informations) he went and got some informationc. (locutions) n'allez pas vous imaginer que... don't you go imagining that...• allez savoir ! (inf) who knows?• va lui expliquer ça, toi ! you try explaining that to him!4. <a. ( = partir) to go• bon, je m'en vais right, I'm going• va-t'en ! go away!5. <b. ( = trajet) outward journey• l'aller et retour Paris-New York coûte 2 500 € Paris-New York is 2,500 euros return (Brit) or round-trip (US)• j'ai fait plusieurs allers et retours entre chez moi et la pharmacie I made several trips to the chemist's• le dossier a fait plusieurs allers et retours entre nos services the file has been shuttled between departments* * *
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1. aleverbe auxiliaire1) ( marque le futur)ça va aller mal — (colloq) there'll be trouble
3) ( marque le mouvement)aller atterrir (colloq) sur mon bureau — to end up on my desk
4) ( marque l'inclination)5) ( marque l'évolution)
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verbe intransitif1) (se porter, se dérouler, fonctionner)comment vas-tu, comment ça va? — how are you?
bois ça, ça ira mieux — drink this, you'll feel better
ça ne va pas très fort — ( ma santé) I'm not feeling very well; ( la vie) things aren't too good; ( le moral) I'm feeling a bit low
ne pas aller sans peine or mal — not to be easy
ça va de soi or sans dire — it goes without saying
ça va tout seul — ( c'est facile) it's a doddle (colloq) GB, it's easy as pie
on fait aller — (colloq) struggling on (colloq)
ça peut aller — (colloq)
ça ira — (colloq) could be worse (colloq)
ça va pas, non (colloq) or la tête? — (colloq) are you mad (colloq) GB ou crazy? (colloq)
2) ( se déplacer) to goaller et venir — ( dans une pièce) to pace up and down; ( d'un lieu à l'autre) to run in and out
où vas-tu? — where are you going?, where are you off (colloq) to?
aller en Pologne/au marché — to go to Poland/to the market
aller sur or vers Paris — to head for Paris
j'y vais — ( je m'en occupe) I'll get it; ( je pars) (colloq) I'm going, I'm off (colloq)
où va-t-il? — where is he off to? (colloq)
où va-t-on? — (colloq)
où allons-nous? — (colloq) fig what are things coming to?, what's the world coming to?
aller au pain — (colloq) to go and get the bread
aller aux courses (colloq) or commissions — (colloq) to go shopping
4) ( s'étendre dans l'espace)5) ( convenir)ma robe, ça va? — is my dress all right?
ça va, ça peut aller — (colloq) ( en quantité) that'll do; ( en qualité) it'll do
une soupe, ça (te) va? — how about some soup?
va pour une soupe — (colloq) soup is okay (colloq)
si le contrat ne te va pas, ne le signe pas — don't sign the contract if you're not happy with it
si ça va pour toi, ça va pour moi — (colloq) if it's okay by you, it's okay by me (colloq)
ça te va bien de faire la morale — (colloq) iron you're hardly the person to preach
6) (être de la bonne taille, de la bonne forme)7) (flatter, mettre en valeur)je trouve que ta sœur et son petit ami vont très bien ensemble — I think your sister and her boyfriend are ideally suited
8) ( se ranger) to go9) ( faculté)10) ( dans une évaluation)la voiture peut aller jusqu'à 200 km/h — the car can do up to 200 kph
certains modèles peuvent aller jusqu'à 1000 francs — some models can cost up to 1,000 francs
11) ( en arriver à)12) ( dans le temps)13) (agir, raisonner)vas-y doucement, le tissu est fragile — careful, the fabric is delicate
vas-y, demande-leur! — ( incitation) go on, ask them!
vas-y, dis-le! — ( provocation) come on, out with it!
allons, allez! — (pour encourager, inciter) come on!
si tu vas par là, rien n'est entièrement vrai — if you take that line, nothing is entirely true
14) ( contribuer)15) (colloq) ( se succéder)16) ( servir)17) ( enfreindre)aller contre la loi — [personne] to break the law; [acte] to be against the law
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s'en aller verbe pronominal1) (partir, se rendre)il faut que je m'en aille — I must go ou leave
2) ( disparaître)avec le temps, tout s'en va — everything fades with time
4) (avoir l'intention de, essayer)
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verbe impersonnel1) ( être en jeu)2) ( se passer)3) Mathématique
II alenom masculin1) ( trajet)j'ai pris le bus à l'aller — ( en allant là) I took the bus there; ( en venant ici) I took the bus here
il n'arrête pas de faire des allers et retours entre chez lui et son bureau — he keeps running to and fro from his house to the office
billet aller — gén single ticket GB, one-way ticket US; ( d'avion) one-way ticket
billet aller (et) retour — return ticket GB, round trip (ticket) US
2) ( ticket)aller (simple) — single (ticket) GB, one-way ticket ( pour to)
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Lorsque aller fait partie d'une expression figée comme aller dans le sens de, aller de pair avec etc, l'expression est traitée sous l'entrée sens, pair etcOn notera les différentes traductions de aller verbe de mouvement indiquant: un déplacement unique dans le temps: je vais au théâtre ce soir = I'm going to the theatre [BrE] this evening; ou une habitude: je vais au théâtre tous les lundis = I go to the theatre [BrE] every Mondayaller + infinitifla traduction dépend du temps: je vais apprendre l'italien = I'm going to learn Italian; il est allé voir l'exposition = he went to see the exhibition; j'allais me marier quand la guerre a éclaté = I was going to get married when the war broke out; va voir = go and see; va leur parler = go and speak to them; j'irai voir l'exposition demain = I'll go and see the exhibition tomorrow; je vais souvent m'asseoir au bord de la rivière = I often go and sit by the river; il ne va jamais voir une exposition = he never goes to see exhibitionsOn notera que pour les activités sportives on peut avoir: aller nager/faire du vélo = to go swimming/cycling ou to go for a swim/on a bike rideOn trouvera ci-dessous des exemples et des exceptions illustrant aller dans ses différentes fonctions verbales* * *ale1. nm1) (= trajet) outward journeyL'aller nous a pris trois heures. — The journey there took us three hours., The outward journey took us three hours.
2) (= billet) single Grande-Bretagne ticket, one-way ticketJe voudrais un aller pour Angers. — I'd like a single to Angers.
2. vi1) (déplacement) to goJe suis allé à Londres. — I went to London.
Elle ira le voir. — She'll go and see him.
La boulangerie? Je dois justement y aller. — The baker's? That's just where I need to go.
2) (= convenir)aller à qn [couleur, style] — to suit sb, [forme, pointure] to fit sb, [dispositions, date] to suit sb
cela me va [couleur, vêtement] — it suits me, (pointure, taille) it fits me, [projet, dispositions] it suits me, that's OK by me
Cette robe te va bien. — That dress suits you.
aller avec qch [couleurs, style] — to go with sth
3) (= se sentir)"Comment allez-vous? " - - "Je vais bien." — "How are you?" - - "I'm fine."
Il va bien. — He's fine.
Il va mal. — He's not well.
4) (= marcher, se passer)comment ça va? — how are you?, how are things?
"ça va?" - - "oui ça va!" — "how are things?" - - "fine!"
allez! (encouragement) — go on!, (avec impatience) come on!
Allez! Dépêche-toi! — Come on, hurry up!
allez, au revoir — OK then, bye-bye
y aller; allons-y! — let's go!
Je dois y aller. — I've got to go.
Tu y vas un peu fort. — You're going a bit too far., You're going a bit far.
Nous sommes allés jusqu'à Angers. — We went as far as Angers.
J'irais jusqu'à dire qu'il est trop tard. — I would go so far as to say that it's too late.
se laisser aller — to let o.s. go
ça va de soi; ça va sans dire — that goes without saying
ça va comme ça (= c'est suffisant) — that's fine, (impatience) that's enough
3. vb auxJe vais le faire. — I'm going to do it.
Je vais me fâcher. — I'm going to get angry.
Je vais écrire à mes cousins. — I'm going to write to my cousins.
* * *I.aller ⇒ Note d'usage verb table: allerA v aux1 ( marque le futur) je vais partir I'm leaving; je vais rentrer chez moi/me coucher I'm going home/to bed; j'allais partir I was just leaving; j'allais partir quand il est arrivé I was about to leave when he arrived; l'homme qui allait inventer la bombe atomique the man who was to invent the atomic bomb; il allait le regretter he was to regret it; il va le regretter he'll regret it; elle va avoir un an she'll soon be one; il va faire nuit it'll soon be dark; ça va aller mal○ there'll be trouble; tu vas me laisser tranquille? will you please leave me alone!;2 ( marque le futur programmé) je vais leur dire ce que je pense I'm going to tell them what I think; elle va peindre sa cuisine en bleu she's going to paint her kitchen blue; j'allais te le dire I was just going to tell you;3 ( marque le mouvement) aller rouler de l'autre côté de la rue to go rolling across the street; aller valser○ à l'autre bout de la pièce to go flying across the room; aller atterrir○ en plein champ/sur mon bureau to end up in the middle of a field/on my desk;4 (marque l'inclination, l'initiative) qu'est-ce que tu vas imaginer là? what a ridiculous idea!; va savoir! who knows?; va or allez (donc) savoir ce qui s'est passé who knows what happened?; qu'es-tu allé te mettre en tête? where did you pick up that idea?; qui irait le soupçonner? who would suspect him?; vous n'iriez pas leur dire ça? you're not going to go and say that, are you?; pourquoi es-tu allé faire ça? why did you have to go and do that?; n'allez pas croire une chose pareille! ( pour réfuter) don't you believe it!; ( pour tempérer l'enthousiasme) don't get carried away!; allez y comprendre quelque chose! just try and work that out!;5 ( marque l'évolution) la situation va (en) se compliquant the situation is getting more and more complicated; aller (en) s'améliorant/s'aggravant to be improving/getting worse; la tristesse ira (en) s'atténuant the grief will diminish.B vi1 (se porter, se dérouler, fonctionner) comment vas-tu, comment ça va? how are you?; ça va (bien) I'm fine; les enfants vont bien? are the children all right?; et ta femme/ton épaule, comment ça va? how's your wife/your shoulder?; comment va la santé? how are you keeping?; ça va la vie○? how's life○?; ça va les amours○? how's the love life going?; aller beaucoup mieux to be much better; bois ça, ça ira mieux drink this, you'll feel better; tout va bien pour toi? is everything going all right?; si tout va bien if everything goes all right; vous êtes sûr que ça va? are you sure you're all right?; les affaires vont bien/mal business is good/bad; ça va l'école? how are things at school?; ça ne va pas très fort or bien ( ma santé) I'm not feeling very well; ( la vie) things aren't too good; ( le moral) I'm feeling a bit low; ça pourrait aller mieux, ça va plus ou moins ( réponse) so-so; ça va mal entre eux things aren't too good between them; qu'est-ce qui ne va pas? what's the matter?; la voiture a quelque chose qui ne va pas there's something wrong with the car; tout va pour le mieux everything's fine; tout est allé si vite! it all happened so quickly!; ne pas aller sans peine or mal not to be easy; ne pas aller sans hésitations to take some thinking about; ça va de soi or sans dire it goes without saying; ça devrait aller de soi it should be obvious; ainsi vont les choses that's the way it goes; ainsi va le monde that's the way of the world; ainsi allait la France this was the state of affairs in France; l'amour ne va jamais de soi love is never straightforward; ça va tout seul ( c'est facile) it's a doddle○ GB, it's as easy as pie; ça ne va pas tout seul it's not that easy, it's no picnic○; les choses vont très vite things are moving fast; on fait aller○ struggling on○; ça peut aller○, ça ira○ could be worse○; ça va pas, non○ or la tête○? are you mad○ GB ou crazy○?; ça va pas, non, de crier or gesticuler comme ça○? what's the matter with you, carrying on like that○?; ⇒ pis;2 ( se déplacer) to go; tu vas trop vite you're going too fast; allez tout droit go straight ahead; aller et venir ( dans une pièce) to pace up and down; ( d'un lieu à l'autre) to run in and out; la liberté d'aller et venir the freedom to come and go at will; je préfère aller à pied/en avion I'd rather walk/fly; les nouvelles vont vite news travels fast; aller d'un pas rapide to walk quickly; je sais aller à bicyclette/cheval I can ride a bike/horse; où vas-tu? where are you going?, where are you off○ to?; je vais en Pologne I'm going to Poland; aller au marché/en ville to go to the market/into town; aller chez le médecin/dentiste to go to the doctor's/dentist's; va dans ta chambre go to your room; je suis allé de Bruxelles à Anvers I went from Brussels to Antwerp; je suis allé jusqu'en Chine/au marché ( et pas plus loin) I went as far as China/the market; ( et c'était loin) I went all the way to China/the market; je préfère ne pas y aller I'd rather not go; allons-y! let's go!; je l'ai rencontré en allant au marché I met him on the way to the market; aller vers le nord to head north; j'y vais ( je m'en occupe) I'll get it; ( je pars)○ I'm going, I'm off○; où va-t-il encore? where is he off to now○?; aller sur or vers Paris to head for Paris; où va-t-on○?, où allons-nous○? fig what are things coming to?, what's the world coming to?; va donc, eh, abruti○! get lost○, you idiot!; ⇒ cruche;3 (pour se livrer à une activité, chercher un produit) aller à l'école/au travail to go to school/to work; aller à la chasse/pêche to go hunting/fishing; allez-vous à la piscine? do you go to the swimming pool?; il est allé au golf/tennis he's gone to play golf/tennis; aller aux champignons/framboises to go mushroom-/raspberry-picking; aller au pain○ to go and get the bread; dans quelle boulangerie allez-vous? which bakery do you go to?; aller aux courses○ or commissions○ to go shopping; aller au ravitaillement to go and stock up; aller aux nouvelles or informations to go and see if there's any news;4 ( s'étendre dans l'espace) la route va au village the road leads to the village; la rue va de la gare à l'église the street goes from the station to the church;5 ( convenir) ma robe/la traduction, ça va? is my dress/the translation all right?; ça va, ça ira○, ça peut aller○ ( en quantité) that'll do; ( en qualité) it'll do; ça va comme ça it's all right as it is; ça ne va pas du tout that's no good at all; ça ne va pas du tout, tu dois mettre une cravate you can't go like that, you have to wear a tie; la traduction n'allait pas the translation was no good; lundi ça (te) va? would Monday suit you ou be okay○?; une soupe, ça (te) va? how about some soup?; va pour une soupe○ soup is okay○; ça irait si on se voyait demain? would it it be all right if we met tomorrow?; ça va si je porte un jean? can I wear jeans?; si le contrat ne te va pas, ne le signe pas don't sign the contract if you're not happy with it; si ça va pour toi, ça va pour moi○ or ça me va○ if it's okay by you, it's okay by me○; ça n'irait pas du tout ( inacceptable) that would never do; ma scie ne va pas pour le métal my saw is no good for metal; ça te va bien de faire la morale/parler comme ça○ iron you're hardly the person to preach/make that sort of remark;6 (être de la bonne taille, de la bonne forme) aller à qn to fit sb; tes chaussures sont trop grandes, elles ne me vont pas your shoes are too big, they don't fit me; cette vis/clé ne va pas this screw/key doesn't fit;7 (flatter, mettre en valeur) aller à qn to suit sb; le rouge ne me va pas or me va mal red doesn't suit me; sa robe lui allait (très) bien her dress really suited her; le rôle t'irait parfaitement the part would suit you perfectly; ta cravate ne va pas avec ta chemise your tie doesn't go with your shirt; les tapis vont bien ensemble the rugs go together well; les meubles vont bien ensemble the furniture all matches; je trouve que ta sœur et son petit ami vont très bien ensemble I think your sister and her boyfriend are ideally suited;8 ( se ranger) to go; les assiettes vont dans le placard the plates go in the cupboard; la chaise pliante va derrière la porte de la cuisine the folding chair goes behind the kitchen door;9 ( faculté) pouvoir aller dans l'eau to be waterproof; le plat ne va pas au four the dish is not ovenproof;10 ( dans une évaluation) la voiture peut aller jusqu'à 200 km/h the car can do up to 200 km/h; certains modèles peuvent aller jusqu'à 1 000 euros some models can cost up to 1,000 euros; une peine allant jusqu'à cinq ans de prison a sentence of up to five years in prison;11 ( en arriver à) aller jusqu'au président to take it right up to the president; aller jusqu'à mentir/tuer to go as far as to lie/kill; leur amour est allé jusqu'à la folie their love bordered on madness;12 ( dans le temps) aller jusqu'en 1914 to go up to 1914; pendant la période qui va du 8 février au 13 mars between 8 February and 13 March; la période qui va de 1918 à 1939 the period between 1918 and 1939; l'offre va jusqu'à jeudi the offer lasts until Thursday; le contrat allait jusqu'en 1997 the contract ran until 1997; va-t-on vers une nouvelle guerre? are we heading for another war?; aller sur ses 17 ans to be going on 17;13 (agir, raisonner) vas-y doucement or gentiment, le tissu est fragile careful, the fabric is delicate; ils n'y sont pas allés doucement avec les meubles○ they were rather rough with the furniture; tu vas trop vite you're going too fast; vas-y, demande-leur! ( incitation) go on, ask them!; vas-y, dis-le! ( provocation) come on, out with it!; allons, allez! (pour encourager, inciter) come on!; j'y vais○ ( je vais agir) here we go!; si tu vas par là or comme ça, rien n'est entièrement vrai if you take that line, nothing is entirely true;14 ( contribuer) y aller de sa petite larme to shed a little tear; y aller de sa petite chanson to do one's party piece; y aller de ses économies to dip into one's savings; y aller de sa personne to pitch in; y aller de 100 euros Jeux to put in 100 euros;15 ○( se succéder) ça y va la vodka avec lui he certainly gets through the vodka; ça y allait les coups the fur was flying○;16 ( servir) où est allé l'argent? where has the money gone?; l'argent ira à la réparation de l'église the money will go toward(s) repairing the church; l'argent est allé dans leurs poches they pocketed the money;17 ( enfreindre) aller contre la loi [personne] to break the law; [acte] to be against the law; je ne peux pas aller contre ce qu'il a décidé I can't go against his decision.C s'en aller vpr1 (partir, se rendre) il faut que je m'en aille I must go ou leave; je m'en vais en Italie cet été I'm going to Italy this summer; je m'en vais du Japon l'année prochaine I'll be leaving Japan next year; va-t'en! go away!; s'en aller faire les courses/en vacances/au travail to go off to do the shopping/on vacation/to work; ils s'en allaient chantant† they went off singing;2 ( disparaître) les nuages vont s'en aller the clouds will clear away; la tache ne s'en va pas the stain won't come out; avec le temps, tout s'en va everything fades with time; les années s'en vont the years go by;4 (avoir l'intention de, essayer) je m'en vais leur dire ce que je pense I'm going to tell them what I think; ne t'en va pas imaginer une chose pareille ( pour réfuter) don't you believe it!; ( pour tempérer l'enthousiasme) don't get carried away!; va-t'en savoir ce qu'il a voulu dire! who knows what he meant?D v impers1 ( être en jeu) il y va de ma réputation my reputation is at stake; il y va de ta santé your health is at stake, you're putting your health at risk;2 ( se passer) il en va souvent ainsi that's often what happens; tout le monde doit aider et il en va de même pour toi everyone must help, and that goes for you too; il en ira de même pour eux the same goes for them; il en va autrement en Corée things are different in Korea; il en ira de lui comme de ses prédécesseurs he'll go the same way as his predecessors;3 Math 40 divisé par 12 il y va 3 fois et il reste 4 12 into 40 goes 3 times with 4 left over.II.aller nm1 ( trajet) j'ai fait une escale à l'aller I made a stopover on the way out; j'ai pris le bus à l'aller ( en allant là) I took the bus there; ( en venant ici) I took the bus here; l'aller a pris trois heures the journey there took three hours; il n'arrête pas de faire des allers et retours entre chez lui et son bureau he keeps running to and fro from his house to the office; je suis pressé, je ne fais que l'aller et le retour○ I'm in a hurry, I've just popped in○; billet aller gén single ticket GB, one-way ticket US; ( d'avion) one-way ticket; billet aller (et) retour return ticket GB, round trip (ticket) US;2 ( ticket) aller (simple) single (ticket); deux allers (pour) Lille two singles to Lille; aller (et) retour return ticket;I[ale] nom masculin1. [voyage] outward journeyfaire des allers et retours [personne, document] to go back and forth, to shuttle back and forthne faire qu'un ou que l'aller et retour: je vais à la banque mais je ne fais qu'un aller et retour I'm going to the bank, but I'll be right back2. [billet]3. (familier)aller et retour [gifle] slapII[ale] verbe auxiliaire1. (suivi de l'infinitif) [exprime le futur proche] to be going ou about totu vas tomber! you're going to fall!, you'll fall!attendez-le, il va arriver wait for him, he'll be here any minute nowj'allais justement te téléphoner I was just going to phone you, I was on the point of phoning you[pour donner un ordre]tu vas faire ce que je te dis, oui ou non? will you do as I say or won't you?2. (suivi de l'infinitif) [en intensif] to gone va pas croire/penser que... don't go and believe/think that...tu ne vas pas me faire croire que tu ne savais rien! you can't fool me into thinking that you didn't know anything!allez expliquer ça à un enfant de 5 ans! try and explain ou try explaining that to a 5-year-old!3. [exprime la continuité] (suivi du gérondif)a. [tension] to be risingb. [nombre] to be rising ou increasing————————[ale] verbe intransitifA.[EXPRIME LE MOUVEMENT]1. [se déplacer] to goa. hurry up!b. [à un enfant] run along (now)!vous alliez à plus de 90 km/h [en voiture] you were driving at ou doing more than 90 km/ha. [de long en large] to pace up and downb. [entre deux destinations] to come and go, to go to and fro2. [se rendre - personne]aller à la mer/à la montagne to go to the seaside/mountainsa. [bâtiment] to go to the universityb. [institution] to go to university ou collegealler à la chasse/pêche to go hunting/fishingj'irai en avion/voiture I'll fly/drive, I'll go by plane/cartu n'iras plus chez eux, tu m'entends? you will not visit them again, do you hear me?aller en haut/bas to go up/down3. (suivi de l'infinitif) [pour se livrer à une activité]va te faire voir (très familier) ou te faire foutre! (vulgaire) get lost! ou (UK) stuffed! (très familier), go to hell!4. [mener - véhicule, chemin] to go7. [être remis]l'argent collecté ira à une œuvre the collection will go ou be given to a charityB.[S'ÉTENDRE]1. [dans l'espace]aller de... à...: leur propriété va de la rivière à la côte their land stretches from the river to the coasta. [vers le haut] to go ou to reach up tob. [vers le bas] to go ou to reach down toc. [en largeur, en longueur] to go to, to stretch as far as2. [dans le temps]aller de... à... to go from... to...aller jusqu'à [bail, contrat] to run till3. [dans une série]aller de... à... to go ou to range from... to...C.[PROGRESSER]1. [se dérouler]aller vite/lentement to go fast/slowplus ça va...: plus ça va, moins je comprends la politique the more I see of politics, the less I understand itplus ça va, plus je l'aime I love her more each day2. [personne]aller jusqu'à: j'irai jusqu'à 1.000 euros pour le fauteuil I'll pay ou go up to 1,000 euros for the armchairj'irais même jusqu'à dire que... I would even go so far as to say that...aller sur ou vers [approcher de]: il va sur ou vers la cinquantaine he's getting on for ou going on 50elle va sur ses cinq ans she's nearly ou almost five, she'll be five soonaller à la faillite/l'échec to be heading for bankruptcy/failureoù va-t-on ou allons-nous s'il faut se barricader chez soi? what's the world coming to if people have to lock themselves in nowadays?D.[ÊTRE DANS TELLE OU TELLE SITUATION]1. [en parlant de l'état de santé]bonjour, comment ça va? — ça va hello, how are you? — all rightça va? [après un choc] are you all right?2. [se passer]les choses vont ou ça va mal things aren't too good ou aren't going too wellcomment ça va dans ton nouveau service? how are you getting on ou how are things in the new department?quelque chose ne va pas? is there anything wrong ou the matter?ça ne va pas tout seul ou sans problème it's not an ou it's no easy jobE.[EXPRIME L'ADÉQUATION]1. [être seyant]a. [taille d'un vêtement] to fit somebodyb. [style d'un vêtement] to suit somebodyle bleu lui va blue suits her, she looks good in bluecela te va à ravir ou à merveille that looks wonderful on you, you look wonderful in that2. [être en harmonie]j'ai acheté un chapeau pour aller avec ma veste I bought a hat to go with ou to match my jacketa. [couleurs, styles] to go well together, to matchb. [éléments d'une paire] to belong togetherils vont bien ensemble, ces deux-là! those two make quite a pair!je trouve qu'ils vont très mal ensemble I think (that) they're an ill-matched couple ou they make a very odd pair3. [convenir]tu veux de l'aide? — non, ça ira! do you want a hand? — no, I'll manage ou it's OK!tu ne rajoutes pas de crème? — ça ira comme ça don't you want to add some cream? — that'll do (as it is) ou it's fine like thisça ira pour aujourd'hui that'll be all for today, let's call it a dayaller à quelqu'un: on dînera après le spectacle — ça me va we'll go for dinner after the show — that's all right ou fine by me ou that suits me (fine)F.[LOCUTIONS]allez, un petit effort come on, put some effort into itallez, je m'en vais! right, I'm going now!zut, j'ai cassé un verre! — et allez (donc), le troisième en un mois! damn! I've broken a glass! — well done, that's the third in a month!allez-y! go on!, off you go!allons bon, j'ai perdu ma clef maintenant! oh no, now I've lost my key!allons bon, voilà qu'il recommence à pleurer! here we go, he's crying again!c'est mieux comme ça, va! it's better that way, you know!je t'aurai prévenu! — ça va, ça va! don't say I didn't warn you! — OK, OK!ça va comme ça hein, j'en ai assez de tes jérémiades! just shut up will you, I'm fed up with your moaning!y aller (familier) : une fois que tu es sur le plongeoir, il faut y aller! once you're on the diving board, you've got to jump!quand faut y aller, faut y aller when you've got to go, you've got to gocomme tu y vas (familier) /vous y allez (familier) : j'en veux 30 euros — comme tu y vas! I want 30 euros for it — isn't that a bit much?ça y va: (familier) ça y va, les billets de 10 euros! 10 euro notes are going as if there was no tomorrow!y aller de: aux réunions de famille, il y va toujours d'une ou de sa chansonnette every time there's a family gathering, he sings a little songil ou cela ou ça va de soi (que) it goes without saying (that)il ou cela ou ça va sans dire (que) it goes without saying (that)il en va de... comme de...: il en va de la littérature comme de la peinture it's the same with literature as with paintingil en va autrement: il en irait autrement si ta mère était encore là things would be very different if your mother was still heretout le monde est égoïste, si tu vas par là! everybody's selfish, if you look at it like that!————————s'en aller verbe pronominal intransitif1. [partir - personne] to go2. [se défaire, se détacher] to come undone4. [disparaître - tache] to come off, to go (away) ; [ - son] to fade away ; [ - forces] to fail ; [ - jeunesse] to pass ; [ - lumière, soleil, couleur] to fade (away) ; [ - peinture, vernis] to come offça s'en ira au lavage/avec du savon it'll come off in the wash/with soap5. (suivi de l'infinitif) [en intensif] -
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pouvoir [puvwaʀ]━━━━━━━━━6. compounds━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 331. <a. (permission)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque pouvoir sert à donner la permission de faire quelque chose, il peut se traduire par can ou may ; can est le plus courant et couvre la majorité des cas.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• maintenant, tu peux aller jouer now you can go and play━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► On emploie can lorsque la permission dépend d'une tierce personne ou d'une autorité ; can étant un verbe défectif, to be able to le remplace aux temps où il ne peut être conjugué.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• elle ne pourra lui rendre visite qu'une fois par semaine she'll only be able to visit him once a weekb. (demande)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque l'on demande à quelqu'un la permission de faire quelque chose, qu'on lui demande un service ou qu'on lui donne un ordre poli, on utilise can ou la forme plus polie could.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• est-ce que je peux fermer la fenêtre ? can I shut the window?• puis-je emprunter votre stylo ? could I borrow your pen?• pourrais-je vous parler ? could I have a word with you?• puis-je vous être utile ? can I be of assistance?• tu peux m'ouvrir la porte, s'il te plaît ? can you or could you open the door for me, please?• pourriez-vous nous apporter du thé ? could you bring us some tea?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque pouvoir exprime une possibilité ou une capacité, il se traduit généralement par can ou par to be able to ; can étant un verbe défectif, to be able to le remplace aux temps où il ne peut être conjugué.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• peut-il venir ? can he come?• ne peut-il pas venir ? can't he come?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• tu as pu lui téléphoner ? did you manage to phone him?• j'ai essayé de le joindre, mais je n'ai pas pu I tried to get in touch with him but I didn't manage tod. (probabilité, hypothèse)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque pouvoir exprime une probabilité, une éventualité ou une hypothèse, il se traduit par could ; might implique une plus grande incertitude.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• il pourrait être italien he could or might be Italian• ça aurait pu être un voleur ! it could or might have been a burglar!► bien + pouvoir• où ai-je bien pu mettre mon stylo ? where on earth can I have put my pen?• qu'est-ce qu'il peut bien faire ? what can he be doing?• il a très bien pu entrer sans qu'on le voie he could very well have come in without anyone seeing him• tu aurais pu me dire ça plus tôt ! you could have told me sooner!f. (souhaits) puisse-t-il guérir rapidement ! let's hope he makes a speedy recovery!• puissiez-vous dire vrai ! let's hope you're right!2. <━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► La probabilité, l'éventualité, l'hypothèse ou le risque sont rendus par may ; might implique une plus grande incertitude.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━3. <• est-ce qu'on peut quelque chose pour lui ? is there anything we can do for him?• que puis-je pour vous ? what can I do for you?• désolé, mais je n'y peux rien I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about it• je n'en peux plus (fatigue) I'm worn out ; (énervement) I've had enough ; (désespoir) I can't take it any longer4. <• tu crois qu'il va pleuvoir ? -- ça se pourrait bien do you think it's going to rain? -- it might• il se peut qu'elle vienne she may come► il se pourrait que + subjonctif• il se pourrait bien qu'il pleuve it might or could well rain5. <• le quatrième pouvoir ( = presse) the press• avoir pouvoir de faire qch (autorisation) to have authority to do sth ; (droit) to have the right to do sth6. <* * *
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1. puvwaʀverbe auxiliaire1) ( être capable de) to be able toje n'en peux plus — (épuisement, exaspération) I've had it (colloq); ( satiété) I'm full (colloq)
2) ( être autorisé à) to be allowed to3) ( avoir le choix de)4) ( avoir l'obligeance de)pourriez-vous me tenir la porte s'il vous plaît? — can ou could you hold the door (open) for me please?
5) ( être susceptible de)puisse cette nouvelle année exaucer vos vœux les plus chers — wishing you everything you could want for the new year
qu'est-ce que cela peut (bien) te faire? — (colloq) what business is it of yours?
on peut toujours espérer — there's no harm in wishing ou hoping
s'il croit que je vais payer il peut toujours attendre — if he thinks I'm going to pay he's got another think coming
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je ne peux rien pour vous/contre eux — there's nothing I can do for you/about them
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verbe impersonnelc'est inimaginable ce qu'il a pu pleuvoir! — you can't imagine ou wouldn't believe how much it rained!
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il se peut verbe pronominal impersonnelil se peut que les prix augmentent en juin — prices may ou might rise in June
‘est-ce que tu viendras ce soir?’ - ‘cela se peut’ — ‘are you coming this evening?’ - ‘I may do’
ça ne se peut pas — (colloq) it's impossible
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on ne peut plus locution adverbiale
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on ne peut mieux locution adverbiale••
II puvwaʀnom masculin1) ( puissance) power2) ( faculté) ability4) ( autorité) power, authority5) Politique power6) Administration, Droit power•Phrasal Verbs:* * *puvwaʀ1. nm1) (= influence, autorité) powerLe Premier ministre a beaucoup de pouvoir. — The prime minister has a lot of power.
avoir pouvoir de faire (= autorisation) — to have the authority to do, to have authority to do, (= droit) to have the right to do
2) (= dirigeants)2. vb aux1) (= avoir la possibilité de) to be able toJe suis déçu de ne pas pouvoir le faire. — I am disappointed not to be able to do it.
Je ne pourrai pas venir samedi. — I won't be able to come on Saturday., I can't come on Saturday.
Je n'ai pas pu le réparer. — I couldn't repair it., I wasn't able to repair it.
Je peux lui téléphoner si tu veux. — I can phone her if you like.
2) (= avoir la permission de)Vous pouvez aller au cinéma. — You can go to the pictures.
3) (hypothèse)Il a pu avoir un accident. — He may have had an accident., He might have had an accident., He could have had an accident.
Il aurait pu le dire! — He might have said so!, He could have said so!
3. vb impers4. vtJ'ai fait tout ce que j'ai pu. — I did all I could.
Fais ce que tu peux. — Do what you can.
Je n'y peux rien. — I can't do anything about it.
on ne peut; Je me porte on ne peut mieux. — I'm absolutely fine., I couldn't be better.
Elle est on ne peut plus gentille. — She couldn't be nicer., She's as nice as can be.
je n'en peux plus (fatigue) — I'm exhausted, (patience) I can't take any more
* * *I.pouvoir verb table: pouvoirA v aux1 ( être capable de) to be able to; peux-tu soulever cette boîte? can you lift this box?; nous espérons pouvoir partir cette année we hope to be able to go away this year; dès que je pourrai as soon as I can; il ne pourra pas venir he won't be able to come; je suis content que vous ayez pu venir I'm glad you could come; il ne pouvait pas cacher son irritation he couldn't conceal his annoyance; il pourrait mieux faire he could do better; elle aurait pu le faire she could have done it; tu peux/pourrais bien me rendre ce service you can/could at least do this for me; tu ne pouvais pas me le dire tout de suite! why couldn't you have told me ou didn't you tell me that right away?; on ne pourrait mieux dire that's very well put; je n'en peux plus (épuisement, exaspération) I've had it○; ( satiété) I'm full○; ⇒ vieillesse;2 ( être autorisé à) to be allowed to; les élèves ne peuvent pas quitter l'établissement sans autorisation pupils can't ou may not ou are not allowed to leave the school without permission; est-ce que je peux me servir de ta voiture? can I use your car?; puis-je m'asseoir? may I sit down?; est-ce qu'on peut fumer ici? is smoking allowed here?; nous ne pouvons tout de même pas les laisser faire we can't just stand by and do nothing; tu peux toujours essayer you can ou could always try; on peut dire que it can be said that; après ce qui est arrivé on peut se poser des questions after what happened questions are bound to be asked;3 ( avoir le choix de) on peut écrire clef ou clé the word can be written clef or clé; on peut ne pas faire l'accord the agreement is optional; il ne peut pas ne pas accepter he has no option but to accept; il peut être malade après tout ce qu'il a mangé after the amount he ate it's no wonder that he is ill;4 ( avoir l'obligeance de) pourriez-vous me tenir la porte s'il vous plaît? can ou could you hold the door (open) for me please?; si tu pouvais garder la petite, je sortirais un peu if you could keep an eye on the baby, I could go out for a while; peux-tu me dire quelle heure il est s'il te plaît? could you tell me the time please?;5 ( être susceptible de) tout peut arriver anything could happen; cela pourrait arriver à n'importe qui it could happen to anybody; il ne peut pas ne pas gagner he's bound to win; où peut-il bien être? where can he be?; où pouvait-il bien être? where could he be?; que peut-il bien faire? what can he be doing?; tout le monde peut se tromper anyone can make a mistake; puisse cette nouvelle année exaucer vos vœux les plus chers wishing you everything you could want for the new year; puisse-t-il revenir sur sa décision we can only hope that he goes back on his decision; puissiez-vous dire vrai let us hope you are right; rien ne pourra l'arrêter nothing can stop him/her; qu'est-ce que cela peut (bien) te faire? what business is it of yours?; il peut toujours espérer there's no harm in wishing ou hoping; s'il croit que je vais payer ses dettes il peut toujours attendre if he thinks I'm going to pay his debts he's got another think coming; elle pouvait mentir, il l'aimait toujours no matter how much she lied, he still loved her; qu'est-ce qu'il peut y avoir comme monde! what a crowd there is!; qu'est-ce qu'il peut faire froid ici! it's so cold here!; ce qu'il peut être grand! how tall he is!; peux-tu être bête! how silly you can be!B vtr que puis-je pour vous? what can I do for you?; je ne peux rien pour vous/contre eux there's nothing I can do for you/about them; je n'y peux rien I can't do anything about it, there's nothing I can do about it; je fais ce que je peux I'm doing my best; ‘je sais que c'est difficile mais qu'y puis-je?’-‘vous pouvez beaucoup’ ‘I know it's hard, but what can I do?’-‘plenty’.C v impers il peut faire très froid en janvier it can get very cold in January; il pourrait arriver que je parte I could ou might leave; il pouvait être 10 heures it was probably about 10 o'clock; il peut neiger comme il peut faire beau it might snow or it might be fine; c'est inimaginable ce qu'il a pu pleuvoir! you can't imagine ou wouldn't believe how much it rained!; ce qu'il peut pleuvoir en ce moment! it's raining really hard at the moment.D il se peut vpr impers il se peut que les prix augmentent en juin prices may ou might rise in June; il se peut or pourrait que j'accepte leur offre I may ou might accept their offer; se peut-il qu'il m'ait oublié? can he really have forgotten me?; se peut-il que vous ayez fait cela? how could you do such a thing?; ‘est-ce que tu viendras ce soir?’-‘cela se peut’ ‘are you coming this evening?’-‘I may do’; cela se pourrait bien very possibly so; il or cela se pourrait (bien) qu'il soit fâché he might (well) be angry; ça ne se peut pas○ it's impossible.E on ne peut plus loc adv il est on ne peut plus timide he is as shy as can be; c'est on ne peut mieux it couldn't be better; il travaille on ne peut plus sérieusement you couldn't ask for a more conscientious worker; il est on ne peut plus désagréable he's thoroughly unpleasant.qui peut le plus peut le moins if you can do something complicated, you can do something simple; autant que faire se peut as far as possible.II.pouvoir nm1 ( puissance) power; pouvoirs surnaturels supernatural powers; pouvoir blanchissant d'un détergent whitening power of a detergent; pouvoir d'évocation d'un mot evocative power of a word;2 ( faculté) ability; avoir un remarquable pouvoir d'adaptation to be remarkably adaptable; avoir le pouvoir de faire to be able to do;3 ( ascendant) power (sur over); le pouvoir de qn sur qn sb's power over sb; il la tient en son pouvoir he's got her in his power;4 ( autorité) power, authority; n'avoir aucun pouvoir sur qn to have no power over sb; je n'ai pas le pouvoir de décider it's not up to me to decide; il n'est pas en mon pouvoir de prendre une telle décision I'm not the one who decides;5 Pol power; pouvoir absolu/royal absolute/royal power; après 15 ans de pouvoir after 15 years in power; avoir le pouvoir to be in power; exercer le pouvoir to exercise power; prendre le pouvoir to take power; arriver au pouvoir to come to power; se maintenir au pouvoir to stay in power; séparation des pouvoirs separation of powers; en vertu des pouvoirs qui nous sont conférés by reason of ou in exercise of the powers invested in us; avoir tous pouvoirs to have ou exercise all powers; donner tous pouvoir à qn to give sb full powers, to confer full powers on sb; les pleins pouvoirs full powers; le pouvoir en place the government in power;6 Admin, Jur power; déléguer ses pouvoirs à qn to delegate powers to sb; pouvoir par-devant notaire power of attorney; donner pouvoir à qn to give sb a proxy.pouvoir d'achat purchasing power; pouvoir calorifique calorific value; pouvoir exécutif executive power; le pouvoir judiciaire ( corps) the judiciary; pouvoir législatif legislative power; pouvoir séparateur Phys resolving power; pouvoir spirituel spiritual power; pouvoir temporel temporal power; les pouvoirs constitués the powers that be; pouvoirs exceptionnels emergency powers; pouvoirs publics authorities.I[puvwar] nom masculin1. [aptitude, possibilité] poweravoir un grand pouvoir de concentration/de persuasion to have great powers of concentration/persuasionil n'est plus en notre pouvoir de décider de la question we're no longer in a position to decide on this matterje ferai tout ce qui est en mon pouvoir pour t'aider I'll do everything ou all in my power to help you3. POLITIQUEa. [exercice] powerb. [gouvernants] governmenta. [parti élu] to be in power ou officeb. [junte] to be in powerles gens au pouvoir ne connaissent pas nos problèmes those in power ou the powers that be don't understand our difficultiesa. [élus] to take officeb. [dictateur] to seize powerexercer le pouvoir to exercise power, to govern, to rulele pouvoir exécutif executive power, the executivele pouvoir judiciaire judicial power, the judiciaryle pouvoir législatif legislative power, the legislaturele pouvoir local local government, the local authoritiesavoir du pouvoir sur quelqu'un to have power ou influence over somebodypouvoir calorifique (inférieur)/supérieur (net)/gross calorific value————————pouvoirs nom masculin plurieloutrepasser ses pouvoirs to overstep ou to exceed one's authoritya. [administrateur] to have full powers to do somethingb. [architecte, animateur] to have carte blanche to do somethingpouvoirs exceptionnels POLITIQUE special powers (available to the President of the French Republic in an emergency)2. [gouvernants]3. [surnaturels] powersII[puvwar] verbe auxiliaire1. [avoir la possibilité, la capacité de]je peux revenir en France I'm able to ou I can return to Franceje peux vous aider? [généralement, dans un magasin] can I help you?je ne peux pas dormir I'm unable to ou I can't sleeptout le monde ne peut pas le faire/en dire autant! not everybody can do it/say that!le projet ne pourra pas se faire sans sa collaboration the project can't be carried out without her collaborationtu ne peux pas ne pas l'aider you MUST help her, you can't refuse to help her2. [parvenir à] to manage ou to be able toavez-vous pu entrer en contact avec lui? did you succeed in contacting ou manage to contact him?c'est construit de telle manière que l'on ne puisse pas s'échapper it's built in such a way that it's impossible to escape ou as to make escape impossible3. [avoir la permission de]vous pouvez disposer you may ou can go nowsi on ne peut plus plaisanter, maintenant! it's a pretty sad thing if you can't have a laugh anymore![avoir des raisons de]je suis désolé — ça, tu peux (l'être)! (familier) I'm so sorry — so you should be ou and with good reason ou and I should think so too!4. [exprime une éventualité, un doute, un risque]la maladie peut revenir the disease can ou may recurattention, tu pourrais glisser careful, you might ou could slipj'aurais pu l'attendre longtemps, elle n'arrive que demain! I could have waited a long time, she's not coming until tomorrow!après tout, il pourrait bien ne pas avoir menti he may well have been telling the truth after allil pourrait s'agir d'un suicide it could ou may ou might be a suicideil peut arriver que... it may (so) ou can happen that...5. [exprime une approximation]6. [exprime une suggestion, une hypothèse]tu pourrais au moins t'excuser! you could at least apologize!, the least you could do is (to) apologize!il aurait pu me prévenir! he could've ou might've warned me!7. [en intensif]qu'a-t-elle (bien) pu leur dire pour les mettre dans cet état? what can she possibly have said for them to be in such a state!8. (littéraire) [exprime le souhait]————————[puvwar] verbe transitif[être capable de faire]on n'y peut rien it can't be helped, nothing can be done about itj'ai fait tout ce que j'ai pu I did my level best ou all I coulda. [physiquement] I'm exhaustedb. [moralement] I can't take anymore ou stand it any longerc. [je suis rassasié] I'm full (up)je n'en peux plus de l'entendre se plaindre sans cesse I just can't take his continual moaning any moreregarde-le danser avec elle, il n'en peut plus! (familier & humoristique) just look at him dancing with her, he's in seventh heaven!————————se pouvoir verbe impersonnelça se peut it may ou could beça se peut, mais... that's as may be, but...sois calme, et s'il se peut, diplomate keep calm and, if (at all) possible, be tactfulil se pourrait bien qu'il n'y ait plus de places it might ou could well be fully booked -
5 justifier
justifier [ʒystifje]➭ TABLE 71. transitive verb• pouvez-vous justifier ce que vous affirmez ? can you prove what you are saying?• justifier de : justifier de son identité to prove one's identity3. reflexive verb► se justifier to justify o.s.• se justifier d'une accusation to clear o.s. of an accusation* * *ʒystifje
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1) ( rendre acceptable) to justify [méthode, politique, thèse, décision] ( par by)2) ( confirmer après coup) to vindicate3) ( excuser) to vindicate [coupable]; to justify [comportement, retard, absence]; to explain [ignorance]
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justifier de verbe transitif indirect to give proof of [domicile, identité]; to have [expérience, connaissance]
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se justifier verbe pronominal1) ( se disculper) ( devant un tribunal) to clear oneself; ( devant une personne) to make excuses2) ( être explicable) to be justified ( par by)* * *ʒystifje1. vt1) [acte, parole] to justify2) TYPOGRAPHIE to justify2. vijustifier de [âge] — to prove
* * *justifier verb table: plierA vtr1 ( rendre acceptable) to justify [méthode, politique, thèse, décision] (par by); cela justifie qu'il parte demain this justifies his leaving tomorrow; ⇒ moyen;2 ( confirmer après coup) to vindicate; les faits ont justifié nos craintes our fears were justified by subsequent events;3 ( excuser) to vindicate [coupable]; to justify [comportement, retard, absence]; to explain [ignorance]; tu essaies toujours de la justifier you are always making excuses for her; ⇒ fin;B justifier de vtr ind to give proof of [domicile, identité]; to have [expérience professionnelle, connaissance]; le candidat devra justifier de quatre ans d'expérience the successful candidate will have four years' experience.C se justifier vpr1 ( se disculper) ( devant un tribunal) to clear oneself; ( devant une personne) to make excuses; n'essaie pas de te justifier don't try to make excuses;2 ( être explicable) to be justified (par by); leur décision peut se justifier their decision can be justified.[ʒystifje] verbe transitifrien ne saurait justifier de tels propos there's no possible justification for speaking in such terms4. [innocenter] to vindicatele paragraphe est justifié à gauche/droite the paragraph is left-/right-justified————————justifier de verbe plus prépositionpouvez-vous justifier de ce diplôme? can you provide evidence that ou can you prove that you are the holder of this qualification?————————se justifier verbe pronominalse justifier d'une accusation to clear oneself of an accusation, to clear one's name -
6 put out
transitive verb1) rausbringen2) (extinguish) ausmachen [Licht, Lampe]; löschen [Feuer, Brand]3) (issue) [he]rausgeben [Buch, Zeitschrift, Broschüre, Anweisung, Erlass]; abgeben [Stellungnahme, Erklärung]; (broadcast) senden; bringen4) (annoy) verärgernbe put out — verärgert od. entrüstet sein
5) (inconvenience) in Verlegenheit bringenput oneself out to do something — die Mühe auf sich (Akk.) nehmen, etwas zu tun
6) (make inaccurate) verfälschen [Ergebnis, Berechnung]7) (dislocate) verrenken; ausrenken [Schulter]* * *3) (to extinguish (a fire, light etc): The fire brigade soon put out the fire.) löschen4) (to issue, give out: They put out a distress call.) ausgeben5) (to cause bother or trouble to: Don't put yourself out for my sake!) sich verausgaben6) (to annoy: I was put out by his decision.) verstimmen* * *◆ put outI. vt1. (place outside)to \put out the washing out [to dry] die Wäsche draußen aufhängento \put out sb out of a job jdn entlassento \put out sb/sth out of one's mind [or head] jdn/etw vergessenI just can't \put out her out of my mind sie geht mir einfach nicht aus dem Kopf2. (extend)▪ to \put out out ⇆ sth hand, foot etw ausstreckenshe \put out her head out of the window sie lehnte den Kopf aus dem Fensterto \put out out feelers ( also fig) die Fühler ausstreckento \put out out one's hand die Hand ausstreckento \put out out one's tongue die Zunge herausstreckento \put out out the welcome mat for sb ( fig) jdm einen freundlichen Empfang bereiten▪ to \put out out ⇆ sth etw veröffentlichen4. (produce)5. (place ready)▪ to \put out sth out [for sb/sth] cutlery, plate, dish [jdm/etw] etw hinstellen [o hinlegen] [o hinsetzen6. (contract out)▪ to \put out out ⇆ sth etw vergeben [o außer Haus geben]the contract was \put out out to the competition der Auftrag ging an die Konkurrenz▪ to \put out sb out jdm Umstände machen8. (bother)9. (extinguish)▪ to \put out out ⇆ sth fire etw löschen; candle, cigarette etw ausmachen; (turn off) lights etw ausschalten [o ausmachen10. (hurt)he \put out his back out er hat seinen Rücken verrenktto \put out sb's eyes out jdm die Augen ausstechen11. (knock out)▪ to \put out sb out jdn narkotisierenthe medication really \put out me out die Medikamente haben mich total benommen gemachtII. vithe ship \put out out of London harbour das Schiff lief aus dem Londoner Hafen aus* * *A v/t1. hinauslegen, -stellen etc3. a) eine Notiz etc aushängenb) Listen etc auslegenc) RADIO, TV senden, bringen4. SPORTa) zum Ausscheiden zwingen, aus dem Rennen werfen, ausschaltenb) Boxen: k. o. schlagenI’ve put out my shoulder7. a) verwirren, aus der Fassung bringenb) verstimmen, -ärgern:8. Kraft etc aufbieten10. ein Boot aussetzen11. jemandem die Augen ausstechen:put out sb’s eyes13. Knospen etc treibenB v/i* * *transitive verb1) rausbringenput one's hand out — die Hand ausstrecken; see also tongue 1)
2) (extinguish) ausmachen [Licht, Lampe]; löschen [Feuer, Brand]3) (issue) [he]rausgeben [Buch, Zeitschrift, Broschüre, Anweisung, Erlass]; abgeben [Stellungnahme, Erklärung]; (broadcast) senden; bringen4) (annoy) verärgernbe put out — verärgert od. entrüstet sein
5) (inconvenience) in Verlegenheit bringenput oneself out to do something — die Mühe auf sich (Akk.) nehmen, etwas zu tun
6) (make inaccurate) verfälschen [Ergebnis, Berechnung]7) (dislocate) verrenken; ausrenken [Schulter]* * *adj.herausgestellt adj. v.auslöschen v. -
7 hora
f.1 hour (sesenta minutos).media hora half an houruna hora y media an hour and a half(pagar) por horas (to pay) by the hourhoras extraordinarias overtimehoras de luz daylight hourshoras de oficina/trabajo office/working hourshoras de vuelo flying timehoras de visita visiting times2 time.¿qué hora es? what time is it?¿a qué hora sale? what time does it leave?dar la hora to strike the hourponer el reloj en hora to set one's watch o clockhora oficial official timehora de salida departure time3 time (momento determinado).es hora de irse it's time to goa la hora on timea su hora when the time comes, at the appropriate timea primera hora first thing in the morninghora de cenar dinner timehora de cierre closing time4 appointment (cita).pedir/dar hora to ask for/give an appointmenttener hora en/con to have an appointment at/with* * *1 (unidad de tiempo) hour2 (tiempo) time■ ¿qué hora es? what time is it?■ no es hora de... this is no time to...3 (cita) appointment\a altas horas in the small hours¡a buenas horas! and about time too!■ ¿qué haces aquí a estas horas? what are you doing here at this time?a la hora at the proper time, on timea la hora de la verdad at the moment of truth, when it comes to ita primera hora first thing in the morninga su hora at the proper time, in timea última hora at the last momentcomer entre horas to eat between meals, snackdar hora to give an appointmentdar la hora to strike the hourde última hora last-minuteir con la hora pegada al culo tabú to run around like a blue-arsed flypedir hora to make an appointmentponer en hora to setpor horas by the hourtener horas de vuelo figurado to be an old hand¡ya era hora! and about time too!hora oficial standard timehora de acostarse bedtimehora de cenar dinner timehora de comer lunch time, dinner timehora peninsular time in mainland Spainhora punta rush hourhoras extras overtimehoras muertas spare time* * *noun f.1) hour2) time3) appointment* * *SF1) (=periodo de tiempo) hour•
echar horas — to put the hours in•
media hora — half an hourla media hora del bocadillo — half-hour break at work, ≈ tea break
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por horas — by the hourtrabajar por horas — to work on an hourly basis o by the hour
hora puente — Arg, Uru hour off
horas de mayor audiencia — (TV) prime time sing
horas de oficina — business hours, office hours
horas de vuelo — (Aer) flying time sing; (fig) (=experiencia) experience sing; (fig) (=antigüedad) seniority sing
horas extra, horas extraordinarias — overtime sing
horas libres — free time sing, spare time sing
2) (=momento)a) [concreto] time¿qué hora es? — what time is it?, what's the time?
¿tienes hora? — have you got the time?
¿a qué hora? — (at) what time?
¿a qué hora llega? — what time is he arriving?
¡la hora!, ¡es la hora! — time's up!
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llegar a la hora — to arrive on timea la hora de pagar... — when it comes to paying...
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a altas horas (de la madrugada) — in the small hours•
poner el reloj en hora — to set one's watch•
no comer entre horas — not to eat between meals•
a estas horas, a estas horas ya deben de estar en París — they must be in Paris by nowb) [oportuno]•
buena hora, es buena hora para empezar — it's a good time to start•
es hora de hacer algo — it is time to do sthes hora de irnos — it's time we went, it's time for us to go
estas no son horas de llegar a casa — this is no time to get home, what sort of a time is this to get home?
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le ha llegado la hora — her time has come•
mala hora, es mala hora — it's a bad time•
a primera hora — first thing in the morning•
a última hora — at the last moment, at the last minuteúltima hora — [noticias] stop press
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¡ya era hora! — and about time too!ya es o va siendo hora de que te vayas — it is high time (that) you went, it is about time (that) you went
¡a buenas horas llegas! — this is a fine time for you to arrive!
hora de comer — [gen] mealtime; [a mediodía] lunchtime
hora de entrada, la hora de entrada a la oficina — the time when we start work at the office
hora de recreo — playtime, recess (EEUU)
hora de salida — [de tren, avión, bus] time of departure; [de carrera] starting time; [de escuela, trabajo] finishing time
hora insular canaria — local time in the Canary Islands
hora judicial — time when the courts start hearing cases
hora oficial — official time, standard time
hora peninsular — local time in mainland Spain
hora punta — [del tráfico] rush hour
horas punta — [de electricidad, teléfono] peak hours
hora suprema — one's last hour, hour of death
3) (Educ) periodhoras de clase — (=horas lectivas) teaching hours; (=horas de colegio) school hours
doy ocho horas de clase — [profesor] I teach for eight hours
4) (=cita) appointment5) (Rel)* * *1) ( período de tiempo) hourmedia hora — half an hour, a half hour (AmE)
100 kilómetros por hora — 100 kilometers per/an hour
8.000 pesetas la hora or por hora — 8,000 pesetas an hour
2)a) ( momento puntual) time¿tiene hora, por favor? — have you got the time, please?
¿me da la hora? — can you tell me the time?
¿qué hora es? — what's the time?, what time is it?
el avión llegó antes de (su) hora — the plane arrived ahead of schedule o arrived early
la decisión se conocerá a las 20 horas — (period) they will give their verdict at 8pm
el ataque se inició a las 20 horas — (frml) the attack commenced at 20.00 hours (léase: twenty hundred hours) (frml)
desde las cero horas — (period) from midnight
no dar ni la hora — (fam)
ésa no da ni la hora! — I'll/you'll/he'll get nothing out of her, she's as mean as they come (colloq)
desde que es jefa, no nos da ni la hora — now that she's been made boss, she won't even give us the time of day
b) ( momento sin especificar) timees hora de irse a la cama — it's bedtime o time for bed
ya es hora de irnos — it's time for us to go, it's time we were going
a altas horas de la madrugada — in the early o small hours of the morning
una noticia de última hora — a late o last-minute news item
a buena hora or a buenas horas: ¿y me lo dices ahora? a buenas horas! now you tell me!, it's a bit late to tell me now!; a buenas horas llegas this is a fine time to arrive!; a la hora de: a la hora traducirlo when it comes to translating it; a la hora de la verdad when it comes down to it; en buena hora: en buena hora compramos esta casa we bought this house at just the right time; en mala hora: en mala hora se nos ocurrió invitarla it was a really bad move inviting her; entre horas between meals; hacer hora (Chi) to kill time; llegarle a alguien su (última) hora: le llegó su (última) hora his time had come; no ver la hora de: no veo la hora de que lleguen — I'm really looking forward to them coming, I can't wait for them to come
3) ( cita) appointment* * *= hour.Ex. Most host are not available twenty-four hours a day, seven days of the week.----* 24 horas al día = around the clock.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* acercarse la hora de = come up for.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* aguja de las horas = hour hand.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.* cada hora = hourly.* cambio de hora estacional = daylight saving time.* compras de última hora = last-minute shopping.* cuando llegó la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio.* cuando llegue la hora = when the time comes.* decisión de última hora = last-minute decision.* dejarlo para última hora = leave + it until the last minute.* depósito de préstamos después de las horas de apertura = after-hours book drop.* de última hora = last minute [last-minute], up-to-the-minute, late breaking [late-breaking], hot off the griddle.* durante las horas de más calor = during the heat of the day.* durante las horas puntas = at peak periods.* durante muchas horas = for many long hours.* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* en las horas clave = at busy times.* en las horas punta = at busy times.* fondo de préstamo por horas = short-loan collection.* hacer horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* hacer horas extras = work + overtime.* hasta última hora = until the last minute.* hora de acostarse = bedtime.* hora de apertura = opening time.* hora de cierre = closing hour, closing time.* hora de clase = class period.* hora de comer = mealtime [meal time].* hora de comienzo = starting time, start time.* hora de conexión = connect hour.* hora de encerrarse = curfew.* hora de entrada = check-in time.* hora de Greenwich = GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).* hora de inicio = trigger time, start time.* hora de la cerveza, la = beer time.* hora de la comida = mealtime [meal time].* hora del almuerzo = lunchtime, lunch hour.* hora de la verdad = moment of truth.* hora de la verdad, la = showdown.* hora del cuento = story hour [storyhour], storytelling [story-telling], storytime [story time].* hora de llegada = arrival time.* hora del té = teatime.* hora de mayor demanda = peak time.* hora de reloj = clock hour.* hora de salida = departure time, check-out time.* hora de trabajo = man-hour.* hora de vencimiento = time due.* hora de volver a casa = curfew.* hora feliz = happy hour.* hora fija = set time.* hora hombre = man-hour.* hora intempestiva = unearthly time, unearthly hour.* hora punta = peak period, rush hour, peak hour.* horas activas = waking day, waking hours.* horas al volante = driver's hours.* horas de apertura = business hours.* horas de clase = class time, school hours.* horas de consulta = surgery.* horas de funcionamiento = operating hours.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* horas de oficina = office hours, business hours.* horas de poca actividad = slack hours.* horas de poco movimiento = slack hours.* horas después de la escuela = after-school hours, after-school time.* horas en las que Uno está despierto = waking time.* hora señalada = set time.* horas extraordinarias = overtime.* horas extras = overtime.* horas fuera de lo normal = unsocial hours.* horas intespestivas = unsocial hours.* horas libres = released time.* horas no punta = off-peak times.* horas posteriores al mediodía = afternoon times.* Hora + y media = half past + Hora.* información de última hora = news flash.* las 24 horas = round the clock, around the clock.* las veinticuatro horas = day and night, day or night, night and day.* liberar horas = time off.* llegada la hora de la verdad = if it comes to the crunch, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* llegar la hora de = time + come.* manecilla de las horas = hour hand.* media hora = half-hour.* mph [millas por hora] = mph [miles per hour].* muchas horas = long hours.* no se ganó Zamora en una hora = Rome wasn't built in a day.* noticia de última hora = hot off the press(es).* noticias de última hora = breaking news.* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.* por fin llegó la hora (de) = it's about time (that).* por hora = hourly.* por horas = on an hourly basis.* precipitación de última hora = last-minute rush.* préstamo por horas = hourly loan.* primeras horas de la madrugada = late night.* prisa de última hora = last-minute rush.* reservar hora = book + time.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* servicio las 24 horas = 24 hour(s) service.* ser ya hora de que = it + be + well past the time for, be high time (that/to/for).* trabajador por horas = time hand [time-hand].* trabajar a horas fuera de lo normal = work + unsocial hours.* trabajar a horas intespestivas = work + unsocial hours.* trabajar horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* trabajar horas extras = work + overtime.* trabajar las veinticuatro horas del día = work (a)round + the clock.* trabajar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* un + Nombre + a altas horas de la noche = a late night + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a primera hora de la mañana = an early morning + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a última hora de la mañana = a late morning + Nombre.* un servicio las 24 horas = a 24-hour service.* veinticuatro horas al día, siete días a la semana, 365 días al año = 24/7, 24/7/365.* ya era hora = not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* ya es hora (de que) = it's about time (that).* ya ir siendo hora de que = be high time (that/to/for), be about time (that).* ya ser hora de que = be high time (that/to/for).* * *1) ( período de tiempo) hourmedia hora — half an hour, a half hour (AmE)
100 kilómetros por hora — 100 kilometers per/an hour
8.000 pesetas la hora or por hora — 8,000 pesetas an hour
2)a) ( momento puntual) time¿tiene hora, por favor? — have you got the time, please?
¿me da la hora? — can you tell me the time?
¿qué hora es? — what's the time?, what time is it?
el avión llegó antes de (su) hora — the plane arrived ahead of schedule o arrived early
la decisión se conocerá a las 20 horas — (period) they will give their verdict at 8pm
el ataque se inició a las 20 horas — (frml) the attack commenced at 20.00 hours (léase: twenty hundred hours) (frml)
desde las cero horas — (period) from midnight
no dar ni la hora — (fam)
ésa no da ni la hora! — I'll/you'll/he'll get nothing out of her, she's as mean as they come (colloq)
desde que es jefa, no nos da ni la hora — now that she's been made boss, she won't even give us the time of day
b) ( momento sin especificar) timees hora de irse a la cama — it's bedtime o time for bed
ya es hora de irnos — it's time for us to go, it's time we were going
a altas horas de la madrugada — in the early o small hours of the morning
una noticia de última hora — a late o last-minute news item
a buena hora or a buenas horas: ¿y me lo dices ahora? a buenas horas! now you tell me!, it's a bit late to tell me now!; a buenas horas llegas this is a fine time to arrive!; a la hora de: a la hora traducirlo when it comes to translating it; a la hora de la verdad when it comes down to it; en buena hora: en buena hora compramos esta casa we bought this house at just the right time; en mala hora: en mala hora se nos ocurrió invitarla it was a really bad move inviting her; entre horas between meals; hacer hora (Chi) to kill time; llegarle a alguien su (última) hora: le llegó su (última) hora his time had come; no ver la hora de: no veo la hora de que lleguen — I'm really looking forward to them coming, I can't wait for them to come
3) ( cita) appointment* * *= hour.Ex: Most host are not available twenty-four hours a day, seven days of the week.
* 24 horas al día = around the clock.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* acercarse la hora de = come up for.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* aguja de las horas = hour hand.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.* cada hora = hourly.* cambio de hora estacional = daylight saving time.* compras de última hora = last-minute shopping.* cuando llegó la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio.* cuando llegue la hora = when the time comes.* decisión de última hora = last-minute decision.* dejarlo para última hora = leave + it until the last minute.* depósito de préstamos después de las horas de apertura = after-hours book drop.* de última hora = last minute [last-minute], up-to-the-minute, late breaking [late-breaking], hot off the griddle.* durante las horas de más calor = during the heat of the day.* durante las horas puntas = at peak periods.* durante muchas horas = for many long hours.* echar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* en las horas clave = at busy times.* en las horas punta = at busy times.* fondo de préstamo por horas = short-loan collection.* hacer horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* hacer horas extras = work + overtime.* hasta última hora = until the last minute.* hora de acostarse = bedtime.* hora de apertura = opening time.* hora de cierre = closing hour, closing time.* hora de clase = class period.* hora de comer = mealtime [meal time].* hora de comienzo = starting time, start time.* hora de conexión = connect hour.* hora de encerrarse = curfew.* hora de entrada = check-in time.* hora de Greenwich = GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).* hora de inicio = trigger time, start time.* hora de la cerveza, la = beer time.* hora de la comida = mealtime [meal time].* hora del almuerzo = lunchtime, lunch hour.* hora de la verdad = moment of truth.* hora de la verdad, la = showdown.* hora del cuento = story hour [storyhour], storytelling [story-telling], storytime [story time].* hora de llegada = arrival time.* hora del té = teatime.* hora de mayor demanda = peak time.* hora de reloj = clock hour.* hora de salida = departure time, check-out time.* hora de trabajo = man-hour.* hora de vencimiento = time due.* hora de volver a casa = curfew.* hora feliz = happy hour.* hora fija = set time.* hora hombre = man-hour.* hora intempestiva = unearthly time, unearthly hour.* hora punta = peak period, rush hour, peak hour.* horas activas = waking day, waking hours.* horas al volante = driver's hours.* horas de apertura = business hours.* horas de clase = class time, school hours.* horas de consulta = surgery.* horas de funcionamiento = operating hours.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* horas de oficina = office hours, business hours.* horas de poca actividad = slack hours.* horas de poco movimiento = slack hours.* horas después de la escuela = after-school hours, after-school time.* horas en las que Uno está despierto = waking time.* hora señalada = set time.* horas extraordinarias = overtime.* horas extras = overtime.* horas fuera de lo normal = unsocial hours.* horas intespestivas = unsocial hours.* horas libres = released time.* horas no punta = off-peak times.* horas posteriores al mediodía = afternoon times.* Hora + y media = half past + Hora.* información de última hora = news flash.* las 24 horas = round the clock, around the clock.* las veinticuatro horas = day and night, day or night, night and day.* liberar horas = time off.* llegada la hora de la verdad = if it comes to the crunch, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* llegar la hora de = time + come.* manecilla de las horas = hour hand.* media hora = half-hour.* mph [millas por hora] = mph [miles per hour].* muchas horas = long hours.* no se ganó Zamora en una hora = Rome wasn't built in a day.* noticia de última hora = hot off the press(es).* noticias de última hora = breaking news.* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.* por fin llegó la hora (de) = it's about time (that).* por hora = hourly.* por horas = on an hourly basis.* precipitación de última hora = last-minute rush.* préstamo por horas = hourly loan.* primeras horas de la madrugada = late night.* prisa de última hora = last-minute rush.* reservar hora = book + time.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* servicio las 24 horas = 24 hour(s) service.* ser ya hora de que = it + be + well past the time for, be high time (that/to/for).* trabajador por horas = time hand [time-hand].* trabajar a horas fuera de lo normal = work + unsocial hours.* trabajar a horas intespestivas = work + unsocial hours.* trabajar horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* trabajar horas extras = work + overtime.* trabajar las veinticuatro horas del día = work (a)round + the clock.* trabajar muchas horas al día = work + long hours.* un + Nombre + a altas horas de la noche = a late night + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a primera hora de la mañana = an early morning + Nombre.* un + Nombre + a última hora de la mañana = a late morning + Nombre.* un servicio las 24 horas = a 24-hour service.* veinticuatro horas al día, siete días a la semana, 365 días al año = 24/7, 24/7/365.* ya era hora = not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* ya es hora (de que) = it's about time (that).* ya ir siendo hora de que = be high time (that/to/for), be about time (that).* ya ser hora de que = be high time (that/to/for).* * *A (período de tiempo) hourhace una hora escasa/larga que se fue he left just under/over an hour ago, he left barely an hour ago/a good hour agoel examen dura (una) hora y media the exam is an hour and a half longmedia hora half an houren un cuarto de hora in a quarter of an hournos pasamos horas y horas hablando we talked for hours and hours o for hours on endllevo horas esperándote I've been waiting hours (for you)las horas de mayor afluencia the busiest timesemana laboral de 40 horas 40-hour working weekcirculaba a (una velocidad de) 100 kilómetros por hora it was traveling at 100 kilometers per hour o an hourtrabajar/cobrar por horas to work/be paid by the hourcobra 50 euros la horaor por hora she charges 50 euros an hour[ S ] horas de atención al público de ocho a una open to the public from eight to onese pasa horas enteras leyendo she reads for hours on endno le gusta trabajar fuera de horas he doesn't like working outside normal work ( o office etc) hourspasarse las horas muertas to while away one's timetener las horas contadas to be living on borrowed timeCompuestos:departure timehappy hourfree period( Chi) rush hour( AmL) rush hour● hora puente or sandwich( RPl) free period( Esp) rush hourweak momentoff-peak timefpl office hours (pl)fpl working hours (pl)fpl visiting hours o times (pl)fpl flying time● horas extra(s) or extraordinariasfpl overtimetrabajé dos horas extra(s) or extraordinarias I worked o did two hours overtimefpl free o spare timeB1 (momento puntual) time¿tiene hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?¿me da la hora? can you tell me the time?¿qué hora es? what's the time?, what time is it?pon el reloj en hora put the clock right, set the clock (to the right time)las ocho es una buena hora eight o'clock is a good time¿a qué hora te viene bien salir? what time would it suit you to leave?¿nos podemos ir? — todavía no es la hora can we go? — it's not time yetlas clases siempre empiezan a la hora en punto the classes always start exactly o ( colloq) bang on timelos trenes nunca llegan a la or a su horaor ( RPl) en hora the trains never arrive on timeel avión llegó antes de su hora the plane arrived ahead of schedule o earlier than scheduled o earlyla decisión se conocerá a las 20 horas de hoy ( period); they will give their verdict at 8pm todayel ataque se inició a las 20 horas ( frml); the attack commenced at 20:00 hours (léase: twenty hundred hours) ( frml)se ha convocado una huelga desde las cero horas ( period); a strike has been called from midnightdar la hora ( Chi fam) (en el vestir, comportamiento) to look ( o be etc) out of place; (al hablar) to say things that are out of place, say things that have nothing to do with the conversationno dar ni la hora ( fam): ¡ésa no da ni la hora! I'll/you'll/he'll get nothing out of her, she's as mean as they come ( colloq)que se olvide de ese muchacho, si no le da ni la hora she should forget about him, he's not the least bit interested in her o he doesn't even look at herdesde que la nombraron jefa, no nos da ni la hora now that she's been made boss, she doesn't even give us the time of day2 (momento sin especificar) timeya es hora de irse a la cama it's bedtime o time for bedllámame a la hora de almorzar call me at lunchtimeya es hora de irnos it's time for us to go, it's time we were goinghay que estar pendiente de él a todas horas you have to keep an eye on him the whole timeel niño tiene que comer a su(s) hora(s) the baby has to have its meals at regular times¡ya era hora de que llamases! it was about time you calledya va siendo hora de que empieces a trabajar it's about time you got a jobes hora de que vayas pensando en tu futuro it's high time you started thinking about your futurea altas horas de la madrugada in the early o small hours of the morningte llamaré a primera hora de la mañana I'll call you first thing in the morninga última hora decidimos no ir at the last moment we decided not to gouna notica de última hora a late o last-minute news itemúltima hora: terremoto en Santiago stop press: earthquake in Santiagoa estas horas deben estar llegando a Roma they must be arriving in Rome about nownormalmente a estas horas ya hemos cenado we've usually finished dinner by this timeéstas no son horas de llamar this is no time to call people up¿qué horas son éstas de llegar? what time do you call this, then?, what sort of time is this to come home?¿qué haces levantado a estas horas? what are you doing up at this time?no puedo tomar café a estas horas porque me desvela I can't drink coffee so late in the day because it keeps me awakemaldita sea la hora en que se le ocurrió volver I curse the day he decided to come backa buena horaor a buenas horas: ¿llamó ayer y me lo dices ahora? ¡a buenas horas! she phoned yesterday? now you tell me! o it's a bit late to tell me now!a buenas horas llegas this is a fine time to arrive!a la hora de: no están de acuerdo con él, pero a la hora de hablar nadie dice nada they don't agree with him, but when it comes to it, nobody dares say anythingseguro que se encuentran con problemas a la hora de traducir esto you can be sure they'll have problems when it comes to translating thisa la hora de la verdad when it comes down to ita la hora de la verdad nunca hacen nada when it comes down to it o when it comes to the crunch, they never do anythingen buena hora: en buena hora decidimos comprar esta casa we decided to buy this house at just the right timeen mala hora: en mala hora se nos ocurrió meternos en este lío it was a really bad move getting ourselves involved in this messentre horas between mealsno deberías comer entre horas you shouldn't eat between mealsse pasa el día picando entre horas she nibbles all dayhacer hora ( Chi); to kill timellegarle a algn su (última) hora: sabía que le había llegado su (última) hora he knew his time had comeno ver or ( Chi) hallar la hora de: no veo la hora de que lleguen las vacaciones I'm really looking forward to the start of the vacationno veía la hora de que se fuera she couldn't wait for him to gono veo la hora de salir de aquí I can't wait to get out of hereCompuestos:astronomical o solar timezero hour(de un periódico) news deadline; (de una emisión) closedowntime of arrival● hora de Europa Central/OrientalCentral/Eastern European time● hora Hzero hour( fam):quedamos a las siete, pero a las siete hora inglesa, ¿eh? so, seven o'clock it is, but seven on the dot o seven o'clock sharp, OK?local timestandard timeastronomical o solar timeC (cita) appointmentel médico me ha dado hora para mañana the doctor's given me an appointment for tomorrow, I've got an appointment with the doctor tomorrow¿hay que pedir hora para ver al especialista? do I have to make an appointment to see the specialist?tengo hora con el dentista a las cuatro I have a dental appointment at four* * *
Multiple Entries:
h.
hora
h. (◊ hora) hr
hora sustantivo femenino
1 ( período de tiempo) hour;
las horas de mayor afluencia the busiest time;
cobrar por horas to be paid by the hour;
45 euros por hora 45 euros an hour;
hora libre free period;
hora pico (AmL) or (Esp) punta rush hour;
horas extra(s) or extraordinaria(s) overtime
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◊ ¿tiene hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?;
¿qué hora es? what's the time?, what time is it?;
pon el reloj en hora put the clock right;
todavía no es la hora it's not time yet;
nunca llegan a la hora they never arrive on time;
el avión llegó antes de (su) hora the plane arrived early
◊ es hora de irse a la cama it's bedtime o time for bed;
a la hora de almorzar at lunchtime;
ya es hora de irnos it's time for us to go;
¡ya era hora de que llamases! it's about time you called;
a primera hora de la mañana first thing in the morning;
a última hora at the last moment;
a la hora de: a la hora de traducirlo when it comes to translating it;
a la hora de la verdad when it comes down to it;
entre horas between meals;
hacer hora (Chi) to kill time
3 ( cita) appointment;
hora sustantivo femenino
1 (60 minutos) hour: te veo dentro de media hora, I'll see you in half an hour
volvimos a altas horas de la madrugada, we came back in the small hours
me pagan por horas, they pay me by the hour
horas extras, overtime
2 (momento) time: ¿qué hora es?, what's the time?
es hora de irse a la cama, it's bedtime
3 (cita) appointment: pedir hora con el dentista, to ask for an appointment with the dentist
♦ Locuciones: familiar a buenas horas (mangas verdes), too late, a bit late: ¡a buenas horas me traes la caja de grapas!, isn't it a bit late to bring me the box of staples?
a la hora de la verdad, when it comes down to the nitty gritty
tener muchas horas de vuelo, to have been around: ¡ a ése no le engañas, tiene muchas horas de vuelo!, you won't fool him, he's been around!
' hora' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- adelantar
- alargarse
- amanecer
- apenas
- atusarse
- bendita
- bendito
- cerca
- cola
- concretar
- condicionamiento
- cosa
- cuarta
- cuarto
- dar
- decisión
- dedicar
- esperar
- fijar
- indecente
- informal
- llegar
- marcar
- media
- medio
- metralla
- pasar
- por
- punta
- retrasar
- retrasarse
- sacar
- sala
- señorita
- tarde
- última
- último
- una
- uno
- usted
- ustedes
- ver
- Y
- ya
- a
- abrir
- acercar
- atraso
- bueno
English:
A
- about
- appoint
- appointment
- arrange
- at
- bang
- barbecue
- be
- bedtime
- before
- black out
- board
- celebration
- character
- check-in
- checkout
- chicken out
- chip
- clock off
- clock out
- closing time
- concurrent
- convenient
- creep
- crunch
- definite
- do
- dress
- early
- exact
- feed
- feeding
- fix
- flabby
- GMT
- good
- Greenwich Mean Time
- half
- half-an-hour
- half-hourly
- hesitant
- high
- hour
- hourly
- hr
- initiative
- instrumental
- interrogate
- interval
* * *hora nf1. [del día] hour;una hora y media an hour and a half;se marchó hace una hora y media she left an hour and a half ago;media hora half an hour;a primera hora first thing in the morning;a altas horas de la noche in the small hours;(pagar) por horas (to pay) by the hour;cobra 80 euros por hora she charges 80 euros an hour;el tren circulaba a 100 kilómetros por hora the train was travelling at 100 kilometres an hour;comer entre horas to eat between meals;se pasa las horas jugando he spends his time playing;el enfermo tiene las horas contadas the patient hasn't got long to live;se rumorea que el ministro tiene las horas contadas it is rumoured that the minister's days are numbered;a última hora [al final del día] at the end of the day;[en el último momento] at the last moment;hasta última hora no nos dimos cuenta del error we didn't notice the mistake until the last moment;órdenes/preparativos de última hora last-minute orders/preparations;y nos llega una noticia de última hora [en telediario] and here's some news just in;última hora: atentado en Madrid [titular] Br stop press o US late breaking news: terrorist attack in Madridhoras extra(s), horas extraordinarias [trabajo] overtime; [paga] overtime pay;hacer horas extra(s) to do o work overtime;cobrar horas extras to earn o get paid overtime;horas libres free time;tengo una hora libre entre latín y griego I've got an hour free between my Latin and Greek;horas de oficina office hours;RP hora puente = free period between classes;hora de salida departure time;RP hora sándwich = free period between classes;horas de trabajo working hours;horas de visita visiting hours;horas de vuelo flying hours;Figtiene muchas horas de vuelo he's an old hand2. [momento determinado] time;¿qué hora es?, Am [m5]¿qué horas son? what time is it?;¿tiene hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?;¿a qué hora sale? what time o when does it leave?;el desfile comenzará a las 14 horas the procession will begin at 14.00 hours o at 2 p.m.;a esa hora no me va bien that's not a good time for me;es hora de irse it's time to go;es hora de cenar it's time for dinner;se ha hecho la hora de irse a dormir it's time for bed;ha llegado la hora de marcharnos the time has come for us to leave;a estas horas deben estar aterrizando en Managua they should be landing in Managua around now;estaré ahí a la hora I'll be there on time, I'll be punctual;hay que tener cuidado a la hora de aplicar la pintura care should be taken when applying the paint;a la hora de cenar at dinnertime;a la hora de ir de vacaciones, prefiero la playa when it comes to holidays, I prefer the seaside;a su hora when the time comes, at the appropriate time;a todas horas [constantemente] all the time;el tren llegó antes de hora the train arrived early;cada hora hourly;dar la hora [reloj] to strike the hour;me dio la hora she told me the time;poner el reloj en hora to set one's watch o clock;¡ya era hora! and about time too!;Fam¡a buenas horas! that's a lot of good now!;¡a buenas horas me avisas! now's a fine time to tell me!;Fam Hum¡a buenas horas mangas verdes! that's a fat lot of good now!;Famno dar ni la hora: ese tío no te dará ni la hora that guy's as stingy o tight as they come;Esp, Andes, Carib, RP Esp, Andes, Carib, RPen mala hora le conté el secreto I wish I'd never told him the secret;en mala hora salimos de excursión we couldn't have chosen a worse time to go on a trip;no veo la hora de hacerlo I can't wait to do itla hora del bocadillo [en fábrica] = break for refreshment during morning's work, Br ≈ morning tea break;hora cero zero hour;la hora de dormir bedtime;hora de Greenwich Greenwich Mean Time, GMT;hora H zero hour;hora legal standard time;hora local local time;hora muerta free hour;Educ free period;hora oficial official time;Esp hora peninsular = local time in mainland Spain as opposed to the Canaries, which are an hour behind; Am hora pico [de mucho tráfico] rush hour; [de agua, electricidad] peak times; Esp hora punta [de mucho tráfico] rush hour; [de agua, electricidad] peak times;hora del té teatime;hora valle off-peak times3. [cita] appointment;pedir/dar hora to make/give an appointment;tengo hora en la peluquería I've got an appointment at the hairdresser's;tengo hora con el dentista I've got a dental appointmenthoras canónicas canonical hoursHORA INGLESAIn much of Latin America, punctuality is not given the same importance as in the UK or USA. In an ironic recognition of this cultural difference, some people will specify hora inglesa (literally “English time”) when they mean “punctually” or “on the dot”.* * *f1 hour;hora y media an hour and a half;horas muertas hour after hour2 ( momento indeterminado):a todas horas all the time;a última hora at the last minute;a última hora de la tarde late in the afternoon;a altas horas de la madrugada in the (wee) small hours, in the early hours of the morning;a primera hora de la tarde first thing in the afternoon;¡ya era hora! about time too!;ya es hora de que te pongas a estudiar it’s time you started studying;comer entre horas eat between meals;tocado su hora his time has come;a la hora de … fig when it comes to …3 ( cita):pedir hora make an appointment;tengo hora con el dentista I have an appointment with the dentist:poner en hora reloj set;¿tiene hora? do you have the time?, have you got the time?;¿qué hora es? what time is it?;llegó a la hora he arrived on time* * *hora nf1) : hourmedia hora: half an houra la última hora: at the last minutea la hora en punto: on the dothoras de oficina: office hours2) : time¿qué hora es?: what time is it?3) cita: appointment* * *hora n1. (60 minutos) hour2. (momento) time¿qué hora es? what time is it?¿tienes hora? have you got the time?¿a qué hora te levantas? what time do you get up?3. (cita) appointmentes hora de que... it's time...¡ya era hora! about time too! -
8 remettre
remettre [ʀ(ə)mεtʀ]➭ TABLE 561. transitive verba. ( = replacer) [+ objet] to put backb. [+ vêtement, chapeau] to put back onc. ( = replacer dans une situation) remettre un appareil en marche to restart a machined. [+ lettre, paquet] to deliver ; [+ clés, rançon] to hand over ; [+ récompense] to present ; [+ devoir, démission] to hand in (à to)• remettre un rendez-vous à jeudi/au 8 to postpone an appointment till Thursday/the 8th(PROV) il ne faut jamais remettre à demain or au lendemain ce qu'on peut faire le jour même(PROV) never put off till tomorrow what you can do todayf. ( = se rappeler) to remember• remettre qch en esprit or en mémoire à qn ( = rappeler) to remind sb of sth• j'ai froid, je vais remettre un tricot I'm cold, I'll go and put another jersey onh. [+ radio, chauffage] to switch on againj. ► remettre ça (inf) ( = recommencer)on remet ça ? [+ partie de cartes] shall we have another game? ; (au café) shall we have another drink?• garçon, remettez-nous ça ! the same again please! (inf)• les voilà qui remettent ça ! there they go again! (inf)2. reflexive verba. ( = recouvrer la santé) to recover• se remettre d'une maladie/d'un accident to recover from an illness/an accident• remettez-vous ! pull yourself together!b. ( = recommencer) se remettre à (faire) qch to start (doing) sth again• après leur départ il se remit à travailler or au travail after they had gone he started working againc. ( = se confier) je m'en remets à vous I'll leave it up to youd. ( = se réconcilier) se remettre avec qn to make it up with sb* * *ʀ(ə)mɛtʀ
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1) ( replacer)remettre quelque chose dans/sur — to put something back in/on
remettre quelque chose à cuire — ( sur la cuisinière) to put something back on the ring
2) ( donner)remettre à quelqu'un — to hand [something] over to somebody [clés, rançon]; to hand [something] in to somebody [lettre, rapport]; to present [something] to somebody [récompense, trophée]
remettre sa démission — to hand in one's resignation ( à quelqu'un to somebody)
3) ( rétablir)remettre quelque chose droit or d'aplomb — to put something straight again
4) ( différer) to postpone, to put off [visite, voyage]; to defer [jugement]5) ( faire fonctionner de nouveau) to put [something] on again, to put [something] back on [gaz, chauffage]; to play [something] again [disque, chanson]; to turn [something] on again [contact]; to switch on again [essuie-glaces, phares]6) ( remplacer)7) ( ajouter) to add some more [sel, bois, pl âtre]; to add another [bouton, clou]8) ( porter de nouveau) ( ce que l'on vient d'enlever) to put [something] back on [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; ( ce que l'on portait dans le passé)il va falloir remettre les bottes, c'est l'hiver — we'll have to start wearing our boots again, it's winter
9) Médecine to put [something] back in place [épaule, cheville]10) ( réconforter) [remontant, médicament] to make [somebody] feel better11) ( se souvenir de)remettre quelqu'un/le visage de quelqu'un — to remember somebody/sb's face
12) ( faire grâce de)13) (colloq) ( recommencer)on s'est bien amusé, quand est-ce qu'on remet ça? — that was fun, when are we going to do it again?
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se remettre verbe pronominal1) ( retourner)se remettre à un endroit — to go ou get back to a place
2) ( s'appliquer à nouveau)3) ( recommencer)4) ( porter sur soi à nouveau)5) ( se rétablir)se remettre de — to recover from [maladie, accident]; to get over [émotion, échec]
6) ( faire confiance)8) ( se rappeler)* * *ʀ(ə)mɛtʀ vt1) [vêtement]remettre qch — to put sth back on, to put sth on again
Elle a remis son pull. — She put her sweater back on.
2) (= replacer)Il a remis sa veste dans l'armoire. — He put his jacket back in the wardrobe.
3) (= ajouter)4)Ça va le remettre en moins de deux. — He'll be back on his feet in no time.
5)6) (= donner)remettre qch à qn [paquet, argent] — to hand sth over to sb, to give sth to sb, [prix, décoration] to present sb with sth
7) (= ajourner) [réunion, décision] to postpone, to put offJ'ai dû remettre mon rendez-vous. — I've had to put my appointment off.
remettre qch à — to postpone sth until, to put sth off until
il ne faut jamais remettre au lendemain ce que l'on peut faire le jour même — never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
* * *remettre verb table: mettreA vtr1 ( replacer) remettre qch dans/sur to put sth back in/on; remettez la bouteille au frais put the bottle back to cool; remets ce livre là où tu l'as pris! put that book back where you found it!; remettre qch à cuire ( sur la cuisinière) to put sth back on the ring; ( dans le four) to put sth back in the oven; remettre qch à sécher ( dehors) to hang the washing ou wash US out again; remettre la main sur qch to put one's hands on sth again; remettre qch en mémoire à qn to remind sb of sth; remettre qn en prison/en pension to send sb back to prison/to boarding school; remettre qn dans un service to put sb back in a department;2 ( donner) remettre qch à qn to hand sth over to sb [clés, rançon]; to hand sth in to sb [lettre, colis, rapport, devoir]; to present sth to sb [récompense, trophée, médaille]; remettre sa démission to hand in one's resignation (à qn to sb); remettre sa vie entre les mains de qn to put one's life in sb's hands; remettre qn entre les mains de la justice to hand sb over to the law;3 ( rétablir) remettre qch droit or d'aplomb to put sth straight again; remettre qch à plat to lay sth down again; remettre qch sur le côté to put sth back on its side; remettre qch debout to stand sth back up;4 ( différer) to postpone, to put off [visite, voyage, rendez-vous, réunion]; to defer [jugement]; remettre une visite à une date ultérieure to postpone a visit until a later date; nous avons remis la réunion à jeudi we've put the meeting off until Thursday; remettre qch au lendemain/à plus tard to put sth off until tomorrow/until later;5 ( faire fonctionner de nouveau) to put [sth] on again, to put [sth] back on [gaz, électricité, chauffage, ventilateur]; to play [sth] again [disque, cassette, chanson]; to turn [sth] on again [contact]; tu peux remettre le courant, j'ai terminé you can put the electricity back on, I've finished; remettre les essuie-glaces/phares to switch the windscreen GB ou windshield US wipers/headlights on again;6 ( remplacer) remettre un bouton à qch to put a new button on sth; remettre une poignée to put a new handle on; remettre une vis/vitre to put a new screw/windowpane in;7 ( ajouter) to add some more [sel, poivre, bois, plâtre, papier]; to add another [bouton, vis, clou]; to put in another [suppositoire]; remets un peu d'eau/d'huile add a bit more water/oil; remettre de l'argent dans qch to put some more money in sth; j'ai remis 15 euros I've put in another 15 euros; remettez-moi quelques tomates○ give me a few more tomatoes;8 ( porter de nouveau) ( ce que l'on vient d'enlever) to put [sth] back on [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; ( ce que l'on portait dans le passé) to wear [sth] again [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; tu peux remettre tes chaussures, on s'en va you can put your shoes back on, we're going; ne remets pas ces chaussettes, elles sont sales don't wear these socks again, they're dirty; il va falloir remettre les bottes, c'est l'hiver we'll have to start wearing our boots again, it's winter;9 Méd to put [sth] back [épaule, cheville];10 ( réconforter) [remontant, médicament] to make [sb] feel better; buvez, cela vous remettra drink up, it'll make you feel better;11 ( se souvenir de) remettre qn/le visage de qn to remember sb/sb's face;12 ( faire grâce de) remettre une dette à qn to let sb off a debt; remettre une peine à qn to give sb remission; remettre ses péchés à qn to forgive sb's sins;13 ○( recommencer) remettre ça to start again; tu ne vas pas remettre ça! you're not going to start again, are you?; on s'est bien amusé, quand est-ce qu'on remet ça? that was fun, when are we going to do it again?B se remettre vpr1 ( retourner) se remettre à un endroit to go ou get back to a place; remets-toi là/devant lui get back there/in front of him; se remettre au lit/à sa place/à table to go back to bed/to one's seat/to the table; se remettre en rang to get back in line; se remettre debout to get ou stand up again; se remettre en selle to get back in the saddle;2 ( s'appliquer à nouveau) se remettre du mascara/rouge à lèvres to put on some more mascara/lipstick; se remettre un suppositoire to put in another suppository;3 ( recommencer) se remettre au travail to go back to work; se remettre au dessin/tennis/piano to start drawing/playing tennis/playing the piano again; se remettre à faire to start doing again; se remettre à boire/espérer/pleurer to start drinking/hoping/crying again; il s'est remis à neiger/faire du vent it's started to snow/to get windy again;4 ( porter sur soi à nouveau) se remettre en jean/jupe to wear jeans/a skirt again;5 ( se rétablir) se remettre de to recover from [maladie, accouchement, accident]; to get over [déception, émotion, échec, décès]; il ne s'est jamais vraiment remis de sa chute he never really recovered from his fall; remets-toi vite! get well soon!; t'es-tu remis de tes émotions? have you got over the shock?; il ne se remet pas de son divorce he can't get over his divorce;6 ( faire confiance) s'en remettre à qn to leave it to sb; s'en remettre à la décision/aux conclusions de qn to accept sb's decision/conclusions;7 ( reprendre une vie de couple) se remettre avec qn to get back together with sb; ils se sont remis ensemble après un an de séparation they got back together after splitting up for a year;8 ( se rappeler) se remettre qn/le visage de qn to remember sb/sb's face.[rəmɛtr] verbe transitifremettre quelque chose à plat to lay something flat again ou back (down) flat[personne]remettre quelqu'un debout to stand somebody up again ou somebody back up[pour remplacer]2. [rétablir dans un état]elle a remis la pagaille dans toute la maison (familier) she plunged the whole household into chaos again3. [rajouter] to addil est assez puni comme ça, n'en remets pas (familier) he's been punished enough already, no need to rub it in5. [recommencer]allez, on remet ça! [au café] come on, let's have another round ou another one!6. [donner - colis, lettre, message] to deliver, to hand over (separable) ; [ - objet, dossier à régler, rançon] to hand over (separable), to give ; [ - dossier d'inscription, dissertation] to hand ou to give in (separable) ; [ - pétition, rapport] to present, to hand in ; [ - démission] to hand in, to tenderremettre quelqu'un aux autorités to hand ou to turn somebody over to the authoritieson lui a remis le prix Nobel he was presented with ou awarded the Nobel prize7. [confier] to placeremettre son âme à Dieu to commit one's soul to God, to place one's soul in God's keeping8. [rendre - copies] to hand ou to give back (separable) ; [ - clés] to hand back (separable), to return9. [ajourner - entrevue] to put off (separable), to postpone, to put back (separable) (UK) ; [ - décision] to put off (separable), to deferremettre quelque chose à huitaine to postpone something ou to put something off for a weekla réunion a été remise à lundi the meeting has been put off ou postponed until Monday11. [reconnaître - personne] to remember12. [faire grâce de - peine de prison] to remit13. (Belgique) [vomir] to vomit————————se remettre verbe pronominal (emploi réfléchi)[se livrer]se remettre entre les mains de quelqu'un to put ou to place oneself in somebody's hands————————se remettre verbe pronominal intransitif1. [se replacer - dans une position, un état]se remettre debout to stand up again, to get back upse remettre en route to get started ou going againa. [se réconcilier] to make it up with somebodyb. [se réinstaller] to go ou to be back with somebody againse remettre d'un accident to recover from ou to get over an accidentallons, remets-toi! come on, pull yourself together ou get a grip on yourself!————————se remettre à verbe pronominal plus préposition1. [recommencer à]se remettre à (faire) quelque chose to start (doing) something again, to take up (doing) something again2. MÉTÉOROLOGIEla pluie se remet à tomber, il se remet à pleuvoir the rain's starting again, it's started raining again————————s'en remettre à verbe pronominal plus préposition -
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prep.1 to.voy a Madrid I'm going to Madridme voy al extranjero I'm going abroadllegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party2 at (moment).a las siete at seven o'clocka los once años at the age of elevenal caer la noche at nightfallal oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she faintedLlegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.3 per, every (frecuency).40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a weektres veces al día three times a day4 to.dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardodile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come5 to.entró a pagar he came in to payaprender a nadar to learn to swim6 by, about to, for.* * *A, a► nombre femenino (pl as o aes)1 (la letra) A, a————————A1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H————————A1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M————————A► símbolo* * *prep.1) to2) into3) in4) at5) on6) with* * *SF = a (=letra) A, a* * ** * *= for, per, to.Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.----* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.* a la semana = a week, per week.* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.* a la venta = on release.* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.* a la vista = in sight, within sight.* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.* al extremo norte = northernmost.* al extremo oeste = westernmost.* al hacer esto = in doing so.* al norte del estado = upstate.* a lo extremo = to the extreme.* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.* a lo largo de la historia = over time.* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* a lo lejos = in the distance.* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.* a propósito de = apropos of.* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.* a quemarropa = point blank.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* a quienquiera que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.[b]* a últ* * ** * *= for, per, to.Ex: The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
Ex: Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex: Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.* a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.* a alguna parte = someplace.* a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.* a altas horas de la noche = late at night.* a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de = on either side of.* a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.* a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.* a bajo coste = low-cost.* a bajo costo = low-cost.* a bajo nivel = low-level.* a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.* a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.* a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].* a base de cometer errores = the hard way.* a base de errores = the hard way.* a boca de jarro = at close range.* a bocajarro = point blank.* a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.* a bordo = aboard, on board ship.* a bordo de = aboard, onboard.* a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.* a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* a caballo = on horseback, astride.* a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.* a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....* a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.* a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.* a cambio = in return.* a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.* a cambio de nada = for nothing.* a cántaros = cats and dogs.* a cargo = in the saddle.* a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).* a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.* a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.* a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.* a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.* a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.* a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.* a chorros = profusely.* a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.* a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.* a cierta distancia = some distance away.* a cierta distancia de = off.* a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.* a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.* a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].* a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.* a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.* a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.* a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.* a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.* a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.* a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.* a continuación se enumeran = given below.* a contracorriente = against the grain.* a contraluz = against the light.* a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.* a coro = with one voice, in unison.* a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.* a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.* a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.* a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.* a costa de otros = at other people's expense.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.* a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.* a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.* a cuenta de = at the expense of.* a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.* a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.* a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.* a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* a cuestas = in tow.* a decir de todos = by all accounts.* a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.* a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....* a demanda = pro re nata.* a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.* a día de hoy = as of today.* a diario = every day.* a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.* a dieta = on a diet.* a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).* a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.* a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].* a discreción = at will, no holds barred.* a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.* a disposición de = at the disposal of.* a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.* a doble espacio = double-spaced.* a domicilio = domiciliary.* ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.* ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.* a dos niveles = two-tier.* a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.* a él = him.* a ellos = them.* a escala = drawn-to-scale.* a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.* a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.* a escala natural = full-scale.* a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.* a eso = thereto.* a espaldas de = out of sight of.* a estas alturas = by now.* a este fin = to this end.* a este paso = at this rate.* a este respecto = in this respect.* a este ritmo = at this rate.* a estrenar = brand new.* a examen = under the microscope.* a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.* a excepción de que = except that.* a excepción de uno = with one exception.* a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.* a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.* a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.* a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.* a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.* a favor = in favour.* a favor de = in favour of.* a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.* a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.* a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.* a favor y en contra = pro and con.* a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.* a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.* a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.* a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.* a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.* a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.* a fondo perdido = non-refundable.* ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.* a fuerza de = by dint of.* a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.* a fuerza de errores = the hard way.* a gas = gas-powered.* a gatas = on all fours.* a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.* a granel = in bulk.* a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.* a gran velocidad = at great speed.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a gritos = vociferously.* a groso modo = crudely.* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.* a gusto = at ease, at leisure.* a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.* a horcajadas = astride.* a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.* a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].* a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.* a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.* a instancia de = at the urging of.* a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.* a intervalos = at intervals.* a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.* a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.* a invitación de = at the invitation of.* a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* a juicio = on trial.* a juicio público = in the public eye.* a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.* a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].* a la alcaldía = mayoral.* a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.* a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.* a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.* a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.* a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.* a la anochecida = at nightfall.* a la antigua = old-style.* a la antigua usanza = old-style.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* a la baja = on the wane.* a la brasa = grilled.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.* a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.* a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.* a la carta = a la carte.* a la defensiva = on the defensive.* a la derecha = at the right.* a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a la deriva = rudderless.* a la discreción de = at the discretion of.* a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.* a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.* a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.* a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.* a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.* a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.* a la hora del café = at coffee.* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.* a la izquierda = at the left.* a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.* a la ligera = lightly.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.* a la misma altura que = in the same league as.* a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].* a la onda = in the know.* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.* a la perfección = superbly.* a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.* a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.* a la salida = on the way out.* a la sazón = at that time.* a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.* a la semana = a week, per week.* a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.* a la sombra de = in the shadow of.* a las puertas de = on the threshold of.* a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.* a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.* a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.* a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.* a la venta = on release.* a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.* a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.* a la vista = in sight, within sight.* a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.* al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.* al extremo norte = northernmost.* al extremo oeste = westernmost.* al hacer esto = in doing so.* al norte del estado = upstate.* a lo extremo = to the extreme.* a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.* a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.* a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.* a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.* a lo largo de la historia = over time.* a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.* a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.* a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.* a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].* a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* a lo lejos = in the distance.* a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.* a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.* a lo mejor = perhaps.* a lo que salga = come what may.* a los ojos de = in the eyes of.* a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.* al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.* al otro lado del charco = across the pond.* al otro lado del océano = across the pond.* a lo zombi = zombielike.* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.* a manojos = by the handful.* a manos de = at the hands of.* a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.* a mares = cats and dogs.* a más largo plazo = longer-term.* a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....* a más tardar = at the latest.* a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.* a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.* a mediados de = in the middle decades of.* a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.* a mediados de semana = midweek.* a media jornada = half-time [half time].* a media mañana = mid-morning.* a medianoche = at midnight.* a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.* a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a medio comprender = half-understood.* a medio formar = half-formed.* a medio fuego = medium heat.* a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.* a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].* a medio rimar = half-rhymed.* a medio vestir = half dressed.* a menor escala = at a reduced rate.* a menos que = unless, short of.* a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].* a merced de = at the mercy of.* a mí = me.* a mi entender = to my mind.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.* a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.* a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].* a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....* a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....* a mitad de precio = at half price.* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.* a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].* a montones = in droves, by the sackful.* a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].* a muerte = bitter, bitterly.* a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.* a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.* a nivel de calle = on the ground level.* a nivel de la calle = at ground level.* a nivel del suelo = at ground level.* a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].* a nivel federal = federally, federally.* a nivel individual = privately.* a nivel local = locally, domestically.* a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].* a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.* a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].* a nivel privado = privately.* a nivel regional = regionally.* a nombre de = payable to.* a no ser que = unless.* a nosotros = us.* a ojo = ocular.* a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a orillas del océano = oceanfront.* a orillas del río = riverfront.* a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.* a otro sitio = somewhere else.* a pares = in pairs.* a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).* a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.* a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.* a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.* a partir de aquí = hereupon.* a partir de ello = therefrom.* a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.* a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.* a partir de este momento = hereinafter.* a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.* a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.* a partir de hoy = as from today.* a partir de la medianoche = late night.* a partir de los títulos = title-based.* a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.* a paso ligero = on the double.* a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.* a pedir de boca = without a hitch.* a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].* a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.* a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.* a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.* a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.* a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* a petición popular = by popular demand.* a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.* a pilas = battery-operated.* a pique = sinking.* a placer = at will.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* a poca distancia = not far behind.* a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.* a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.* a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.* a porrillo = by the handful.* a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.* a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.* a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.* a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.* a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.* a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.* a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.* a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.* a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.* a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.* a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.* a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.* a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.* a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.* a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.* a precio de ganga = at a steal.* a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.* a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).* a precio reducido = at a discount.* a precios competitivos = competitively priced.* a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a precios razonables = at affordable prices.* a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].* a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.* a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.* a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.* a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.* a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.* a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.* a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.* a prisa = quickly.* a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.* a propósito de = apropos of.* a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.* a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.* a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.* a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.* a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.* a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.* a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.* a quemarropa = point blank.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* a quienquiera que = whomever.* a rachas = by fits and starts.* a ráfagas = in bursts.* a raíz de = in the wake of.* a rajatabla = to the letter.* a ras de = flush with.* a ras de la calle = ground-floor.* a ras del suelo = at ground level.* a rastras = in tow.* a ratos = intermittently.* a reacción = jet-assisted.* a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.* a régimen = on a diet.* a remolque = in tow.* a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.* a saber = namely, viz, to wit.* a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].* a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.* a sacudidas = jerkily.* a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.* a sangre fría = cold-blooded.* a ser posible = if possible.* a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.* a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.* a sueldo = paid.* a su precio normal = at full price.* a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.* a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.* a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.* a tal efecto = to this effect.* a tales efectos = hereto.* a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.* a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.* a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.* a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.* a ti = you, thee.* a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.* a tiempo completo = full-time.* a tiempo parcial = part-time.* a tientas = in the dark.* a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.* a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.* a tiro = within gunshot, within range.* a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].* a título de = by way of, for the sake of.* a título gratuito = gratuitous.* a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.* a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.* a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.* a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.* a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.* a todas luces = patently.* a todas partes = far and wide.* a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.* a todo alrededor = all round.* a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.* a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo lo largo de = the length of.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.* a todos lados = far and wide.* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.* a todos los niveles = at all levels.* a todos nosotros = us all.* a todos por igual = one size fits all.* a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.* a todo volumen = at full blast.* a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.* a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.* a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.* a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.* a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.* a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de la historia = over time.* a través de la TI = IT-enabled.* a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.* a través de los años = over the years, down the years.* a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.* a través de los siglos = over the centuries.* a través del teléfono = call-in.* a través del tiempo = over time.* a través de operador = operator-assisted.* a tres bandas = three pronged.* a tres niveles = three-tiered.* a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.* a trompicones = by fits and starts.* a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.* a trozos = piecewise.* ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.* a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.* a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.* a últ* * *aLa preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the partyvoy a casa I'm going homedobla a la derecha turn rightse cayó al río she fell into the river2 (indicando posición) atestaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the tablea orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebrose sentó al sol he sat in the sunse sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my righta la vuelta de la esquina around the cornerqueda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo3(indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers awayestá a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) atabren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clocka la hora del almuerzo at lunchtimea mediados de abril in mid-Aprilhoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th todayal día siguiente the next o following dayempezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten monthsllegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night2 al + INF:se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the busal verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved himal salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station3(indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrivedtrabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to fivea los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first halfestaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)C(en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a weeksale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per personiban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hournos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to threeD(indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horsebackpollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chickenun peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstylea crédito on creditilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrationsuna tela a rayas a piece of striped material1(introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murdererno he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freudbusca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary]2(introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letterdáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to herles enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children Englishsuave al tacto soft to the touchagradable al oído pleasing to the ear3Fenséñale a nadar teach him to swimfue a preguntar he went to aska que + SUBJ:los instó a que participaran he urged them to take partvoy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup2 ( fam)(para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?3¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?¡a por ello! go for it!G (señalando una acción que ha de realizarse) a + INF:los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meetinges una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mindtotal a pagar total payablehorario a convenir hours to be arrangedH1(en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!2 (con valor condicional) a + INF:a decir verdad to tell you the trutha juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say3 ( fam)(en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him4al + INF:al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages5(expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)* * *
Multiple Entries:
A
a
A,◊ a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a
a preposición Nota:
La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
1
◊ voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;
voy a casa I'm going home;
se cayó al río she fell into the riverb) ( indicando posición):
a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my rightc) ( indicando distancia):
2a) (señalando hora, momento) at;
a la hora de comer at lunch time;
¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
a mediados de abril in mid-April;
al día siguiente the next o following dayb) ( señalando fecha):◊ hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th todayc) al + inf:
al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news
( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;
3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):
sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):◊ a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;
a crédito on credit;
funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
a mano by hand;
a rayas striped;
vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
5
◊ ¿viste a José? did you see José?;
no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
dáselo a ella give it to her;
les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the doorc) ( indicando procedencia):◊ se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy
A, a f (letra) A
'A' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
a. C.
- a.m.
- abajeña
- abajeño
- abanderada
- abanderado
- abandonar
- abandonada
- abandonado
- abanico
- abarquillada
- abarquillado
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatida
- abatido
- abatirse
- abdicar
- aberración
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abigarrada
- abigarrado
- abigarrar
- ablandar
- ablusada
- ablusado
- abnegada
- abnegado
- abobada
- abobado
- abocada
- abocado
- abogacía
- abogada
- abogado
- abombada
- abombado
- abonar
- abonada
- abonado
- abonarse
- abono
- abordar
- abordaje
- aborregar
- abortar
- abortiva
English:
A
- A-level
- a.m.
- abandon
- abandoned
- abide by
- ability
- abject
- abnormal
- aboard
- aborigine
- abortion
- abortive
- about
- above
- above-board
- above-mentioned
- abrasive
- abreast
- abridged
- abrupt
- absent
- absent-minded
- absolute
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstemious
- abstract
- absurd
- abundant
- abuse
- abusive
- abysmal
- academic
- academy
- accede
- accent
- acceptable
- access
- accident-prone
- accidental
- accidentally
- acclimatized
- accommodate
- accommodation
- accomplish
- accomplished
- account
- account for
- accountable
* * *AA, a [a] nf[letra] A, a;si por a o por be… if for any reason…* * *aprp1 dirección to;al este de to the east of;a casa home;ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;¡a trabajar! get to work!;vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)2 situación at;a la mesa at the table;al lado de next to;a la derecha on the right;al sol in the sun;a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away3 tiempo:¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;a las tres at three o’clock;de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;a los treinta años at the age of thirty;a la llegada del tren when the train arrives4 modo:a la española the Spanish way;a mano by hand;a pie on foot;a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour5 precio:¿a cómo ocuánto está? how much is it?;están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo:dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother:vi a mi padre I saw my father:empezar a begin to;jugar a las cartas play cards;decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;a decir verdad to tell the truth:¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;a ver OK, right;a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens nowabr (= alias) aka (= also known as)* * *a nf: first letter of the Spanish alphabeta prep1) : tonos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?como a usted le guste: as you wish3) : in the manner ofpapas a la francesa: french fries4) : on, by means ofa pie: on foot5) : per, eachtres pastillas al día: three pills per dayenséñales a leer: teach them to readproblemas a resolver: problems to be solved* * *a prep1. (dirección) to2. (posición) at3. (distancia) awayestá a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away4. (tiempo) at5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / attocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each6. (modo)fui a pie I walked / I went on foothecho a mano handmade / made by hand¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?9. (para) for10. (de) from -
10 pensar
m.1 thinking.2 thinking, way of thinking.v.1 to think.pensar en algo/en alguien/en hacer algo to think about something/about somebody/about doing somethingpiensa en un número/buen regalo think of a number/good presentdar que pensar a alguien to give somebody food for thoughtno pienses mal… don't get the wrong idea…pensar mal de alguien to think badly o ill of somebodypensar algo de alguien/algo to think something of somebody/somethingpienso que no vendrá I don't think she'll comeEsa chica piensa That girls thinks.2 to think about or over (reflexionar sobre).ahora que lo pienso,… come to think of it,…, now that I think about it…cuando menos lo pienses, te llamarán they'll call you when you least expect it3 to think up.4 to plan to, to be planning to, to be thinking about, to intend to.Yo pienso viajar I am planning to travel.5 to consider, to have in mind.Yo pienso muchas cosas I think about many things.* * *1 (gen) to think (en, of/about)2 (considerar) to consider, think (en, about)3 (creer) to think, think about4 (opinar) to think (de, about)5 (decidir) to decide6 (tener la intención) to intend to, plan, think of1 to think about\¡ni pensarlo! no way! don't even think about it!pensar bien/mal de alguien to think well/badly of somebodysin pensar without thinking* * *verb1) to think2) intend* * *1. VT1) (=opinar) to think•
pensar de, ¿qué piensas de ella? — what do you think of her?¿qué piensas del aborto? — what do you think about abortion?
-¿piensas que van a venir? -pienso que sí — "do you think they'll come?" - "I think so"
dice que las mujeres no tendrían que trabajar, yo pienso que sí — he says women shouldn't work, I think they should
2) (=considerar) to think about, think overlo pensaré — I'll think about it, I'll think it over
esto es para pensarlo — this needs thinking about o careful consideration
•
pensándolo bien... — on second thoughts..., on reflection...¡ni pensarlo! — no way! *
3) (=decidir)•
pensar que — to decide that, come to the conclusion that...he pensado que no vale la pena — I've decided that it's not worth it, I've come to the conclusion that it's not worth it
4) (=tener la intención de)•
pensar hacer algo — to intend to do sthno pensaba salir — I wasn't intending o planning to go out
5) (=concebir) to think up¿quién pensó este plan? — who thought this plan up?, whose idea was this plan?
6) (=esperar)2. VI1) (=tener ideas) to think•
pensar en algo/algn — to think about sth/sb¿en qué piensas? — what are you thinking about?
•
pensar para sí — to think to o.s.•
dar que pensar, el hecho de que no llamara a la policía da que pensar — the fact that she didn't call the police makes you thinkdar que pensar a la gente — to set people thinking, arouse suspicions
•
sin pensar — without thinking•
pensar sobre algo — to think about sthpensar con los pies —
2)• pensar bien de algo/algn — to think well of sth/sb
•
pensar mal de algo/algn — to think ill of sth/sb¡no pienses mal! — don't be nasty!
¡siempre pensando mal! — what a nasty mind you've got!
3) (=aspirar)•
pensar en algo — to aim at sth3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( razonar) to thinkdespués de mucho pensar... — after much thought...
a ver si piensas con la cabeza y no con los pies — (fam & hum) come on, use your head o your brains!
pensé para mí or para mis adentros — I thought to myself
pensar EN algo/alguien — to think about something/somebody
no quiero ni pensar en lo que hubiera podido ocurrir — I don't even want to think what would have happened
b) ( esperar) to expectcuando menos se piensa... — just when you least expect it...
c) ( creer) to thinkpensar mal/bien de alguien — to think ill o badly/well of somebody
2.dar que or hacer pensar: un libro que da mucho que pensar or que hace pensar mucho a very thought-provoking book; su amabilidad me dio que pensar his friendliness made me think o set me thinking; piensa mal y acertarás — if you think the worst, you won't be far wrong
pensar vt1)a) (creer, opinar) to thinkes mejor pensar que todo saldrá bien — it's better to believe o think that things will turn out all right in the end
no vaya a pensar que... — I wouldn't want you thinking o to think that...
¿qué piensas del divorcio/del jefe? — what do you think about divorce/the boss?
b) ( considerar) to think about¿lo has pensado bien? — have you thought it through o thought about it carefully?
pensándolo bien,... — on second thought(s) o thinking about it,...
y pensar que...! — (and) to think that...!
ni pensarlo! or ni lo pienses! — no way! (colloq), not on your life! (colloq)
c) (Col) < persona> to think about2) ( tener la intención de)pensar + INF — to think of -ing, to plan to + inf
3.¿piensas ir? — are you thinking of going?, are you planning to go?
pensarse v pron (enf) (fam) <decisión/respuesta> to think aboutes como para pensárselo — I/you will need to give it some careful thought
* * *= believe, contemplate, feel, occur, think out, think, opine, give + (some) thought to, take + view, there + be + strong feeling, take + thought, teeter + on the edge of, come up with, look to.Ex. The preferred citation order should be that order which is believed to match the approach of many users who can be expected to retrieve information on the topic.Ex. These details are primarily useful as a record of expenditure or to organisations or individuals contemplating the purchase of a work.Ex. Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.Ex. Various desirable features will be incorporated into a package which may not occur to the new user as being of importance.Ex. A recitation of the best thought out principles for a cataloging code is easily drowned out by the clatter of a bank of direct access devices vainly searching for misplaced records.Ex. Whether the juxtaposition of language with literature is as weighty an advantage as has on occasion been claimed is, I think, debatable.Ex. Such techniques, she opined, emphasize production over people.Ex. I encourage the reader to give thought to the longer case studies that have appeared in the library press.Ex. Furthermore there is a strong feeling amongst the journalists that information retrieval is not part of their job but should be carried out by trained librarians.Ex. This an example of an interesting kind of genre that one encounters without taking any thought for it.Ex. We would like to encourage other institutions who have been teetering on the edge of implementation to get on their running shoes and go for it.Ex. Derfer corroborated her: 'I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with the means to draft a model collection development policy'.Ex. If you're looking to refinish and waterproof some outdoor furniture you might want to consider using teak oil.----* actuar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* ahora que pienso... = while I think of it....* comenzar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* conocer cómo piensa Alguien = get + inside the mind of.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* deber pensarse = thought + must be given.* decir lo que Uno piensa = speak up.* de pensar en = at the thought of.* detenerse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* detenerse a pensar en = spare + a thought for.* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.* generalmente + pensarse que = be/have generally held that.* hablar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* hacer pensar = provoke + thought, make to + think, lull + Nombre + into thinking, summon up + image.* hacer pensar en = conjure, conjure up + a picture of, bring to + mind, conjure up + an image of, conjure up, conjure up + a vision of.* hay que pensar en el futuro = the show must go on.* hay razones para pensar que = there + be + reason to believe that.* hay suficientes motivos para pensar que = there + be + every reason to think that.* manera de pensar = way of thinking.* modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.* ¡ni pensarlo! = over + Posesivo + dead body.* no importar lo que + pensar de = whatever + Pronombre + make of.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no pensar más en Algo = dismiss from + Posesivo + mind.* no pensar más que en = be wrapped up in.* nunca + pensar = thought never + enter + Posesivo + head.* pararse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* pensaba(n) = once thought.* pensar a lo grande = think + big.* pensar ante todo en uno mismo = look after + number one.* pensar creativamente = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.* pensar detenidamente = be carefully considered.* pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar en = come into + the mind, have + in mind, reflect (on), think of, toy with, toy with + idea of, spare + a thought for, flirt with + the idea of.* pensar en Algo/Alguien = give + Nombre + (some/more) thought.* pensar en el pasado = look back.* pensar en/sobre = think about.* pensar en suicidarse = contemplate + suicide.* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.* pensar en una solución = come up with + solution.* pensar en voz alta = think + aloud, think + out loud.* pensar intensamente = think + hard.* pensar pausadamente en = linger over.* pensar que = share + the view that, Posesivo + feeling is that.* pensarse = make out to be.* pensárselo dos veces = think + twice.* pensar un momento en = spare + a thought for.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* que da que pensar = sobering.* que se piensa = perceived.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* sin necesidad de pensar = thought-free.* sin parar a pensárselo = off-hand [offhand].* sin pararse a pensar = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensar = mindlessly.* sin pensar (en) = unmindful of, with little or no thought of, without thinking (about).* sin pensarlo = spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment.* sin pensarlo demasiado = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensarlo detenidamente = out of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensarlo mucho = off the top of + Posesivo + head, right off the bat.* sin pensárselo = spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment.* sin pensárselo dos veces = without a second thought, spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment, at the drop of a hat.* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.* tener razones para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.* ver lo que Alguien realmente piensa = see into + Posesivo + heart.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( razonar) to thinkdespués de mucho pensar... — after much thought...
a ver si piensas con la cabeza y no con los pies — (fam & hum) come on, use your head o your brains!
pensé para mí or para mis adentros — I thought to myself
pensar EN algo/alguien — to think about something/somebody
no quiero ni pensar en lo que hubiera podido ocurrir — I don't even want to think what would have happened
b) ( esperar) to expectcuando menos se piensa... — just when you least expect it...
c) ( creer) to thinkpensar mal/bien de alguien — to think ill o badly/well of somebody
2.dar que or hacer pensar: un libro que da mucho que pensar or que hace pensar mucho a very thought-provoking book; su amabilidad me dio que pensar his friendliness made me think o set me thinking; piensa mal y acertarás — if you think the worst, you won't be far wrong
pensar vt1)a) (creer, opinar) to thinkes mejor pensar que todo saldrá bien — it's better to believe o think that things will turn out all right in the end
no vaya a pensar que... — I wouldn't want you thinking o to think that...
¿qué piensas del divorcio/del jefe? — what do you think about divorce/the boss?
b) ( considerar) to think about¿lo has pensado bien? — have you thought it through o thought about it carefully?
pensándolo bien,... — on second thought(s) o thinking about it,...
y pensar que...! — (and) to think that...!
ni pensarlo! or ni lo pienses! — no way! (colloq), not on your life! (colloq)
c) (Col) < persona> to think about2) ( tener la intención de)pensar + INF — to think of -ing, to plan to + inf
3.¿piensas ir? — are you thinking of going?, are you planning to go?
pensarse v pron (enf) (fam) <decisión/respuesta> to think aboutes como para pensárselo — I/you will need to give it some careful thought
* * *= believe, contemplate, feel, occur, think out, think, opine, give + (some) thought to, take + view, there + be + strong feeling, take + thought, teeter + on the edge of, come up with, look to.Ex: The preferred citation order should be that order which is believed to match the approach of many users who can be expected to retrieve information on the topic.
Ex: These details are primarily useful as a record of expenditure or to organisations or individuals contemplating the purchase of a work.Ex: Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.Ex: Various desirable features will be incorporated into a package which may not occur to the new user as being of importance.Ex: A recitation of the best thought out principles for a cataloging code is easily drowned out by the clatter of a bank of direct access devices vainly searching for misplaced records.Ex: Whether the juxtaposition of language with literature is as weighty an advantage as has on occasion been claimed is, I think, debatable.Ex: Such techniques, she opined, emphasize production over people.Ex: I encourage the reader to give thought to the longer case studies that have appeared in the library press.Ex: Furthermore there is a strong feeling amongst the journalists that information retrieval is not part of their job but should be carried out by trained librarians.Ex: This an example of an interesting kind of genre that one encounters without taking any thought for it.Ex: We would like to encourage other institutions who have been teetering on the edge of implementation to get on their running shoes and go for it.Ex: Derfer corroborated her: 'I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with the means to draft a model collection development policy'.Ex: If you're looking to refinish and waterproof some outdoor furniture you might want to consider using teak oil.* actuar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* ahora que pienso... = while I think of it....* comenzar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* conocer cómo piensa Alguien = get + inside the mind of.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* deber pensarse = thought + must be given.* decir lo que Uno piensa = speak up.* de pensar en = at the thought of.* detenerse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* detenerse a pensar en = spare + a thought for.* echarse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* forma de pensar = thinking, belief system, set of opinions, mode of thought, mode of thinking.* generalmente + pensarse que = be/have generally held that.* hablar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* hacer pensar = provoke + thought, make to + think, lull + Nombre + into thinking, summon up + image.* hacer pensar en = conjure, conjure up + a picture of, bring to + mind, conjure up + an image of, conjure up, conjure up + a vision of.* hay que pensar en el futuro = the show must go on.* hay razones para pensar que = there + be + reason to believe that.* hay suficientes motivos para pensar que = there + be + every reason to think that.* manera de pensar = way of thinking.* modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.* ¡ni pensarlo! = over + Posesivo + dead body.* no importar lo que + pensar de = whatever + Pronombre + make of.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no pensar más en Algo = dismiss from + Posesivo + mind.* no pensar más que en = be wrapped up in.* nunca + pensar = thought never + enter + Posesivo + head.* pararse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* pensaba(n) = once thought.* pensar a lo grande = think + big.* pensar ante todo en uno mismo = look after + number one.* pensar creativamente = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar de forma creativa = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.* pensar detenidamente = be carefully considered.* pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.* pensar en = come into + the mind, have + in mind, reflect (on), think of, toy with, toy with + idea of, spare + a thought for, flirt with + the idea of.* pensar en Algo/Alguien = give + Nombre + (some/more) thought.* pensar en el pasado = look back.* pensar en/sobre = think about.* pensar en suicidarse = contemplate + suicide.* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.* pensar en una solución = come up with + solution.* pensar en voz alta = think + aloud, think + out loud.* pensar intensamente = think + hard.* pensar pausadamente en = linger over.* pensar que = share + the view that, Posesivo + feeling is that.* pensarse = make out to be.* pensárselo dos veces = think + twice.* pensar un momento en = spare + a thought for.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* que da que pensar = sobering.* que se piensa = perceived.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* sin necesidad de pensar = thought-free.* sin parar a pensárselo = off-hand [offhand].* sin pararse a pensar = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensar = mindlessly.* sin pensar (en) = unmindful of, with little or no thought of, without thinking (about).* sin pensarlo = spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment.* sin pensarlo demasiado = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensarlo detenidamente = out of + Posesivo + head.* sin pensarlo mucho = off the top of + Posesivo + head, right off the bat.* sin pensárselo = spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment.* sin pensárselo dos veces = without a second thought, spur-of-the-moment, on the spur of the moment, at the drop of a hat.* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.* tener razones para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.* ver lo que Alguien realmente piensa = see into + Posesivo + heart.* * *pensar [A5 ]vi1 (razonar) to thinkpienso, luego existo I think, therefore I amno entiendo su manera de pensar I don't understand his way of thinkingdespués de mucho pensar decidió no aceptar la oferta after much thought she decided not to accept the offerdéjame pensar let me thinksiempre actúa sin pensar he always does things without thinking¡pero piensa un poco! just think about it a minute!a ver si piensas con la cabeza y no con los pies ( fam hum); come on, use your head o your brains!es una película que hace pensar it's a thought-provoking movie, it's a movie that makes you thinkpensar EN algo/algn to think ABOUT sth/sb¿en qué piensas? or ¿en qué estás pensando? what are you thinking about?ahora mismo estaba pensando en ti I was just thinking about youtú nunca piensas en mí you never think about o of meactúa sin pensar en las consecuencias she acts without thinking about o considering the consequencespiensa en el futuro/tus padres think of o about the future/your parentsse pasa la vida pensando en el pasado she spends all her time thinking about the pastsólo piensa en comer/divertirse all he thinks about is eating/having funes mejor pensar en que todo saldrá bien it's better to believe o think that things will turn out all right in the endno quiero pensar en lo que habría ocurrido I don't even want to think o contemplate what would have happened2 (esperar) to expectcuando menos se piensa puede cambiar la suerte just when you least expect it your luck can change3 (creer) to thinkpensar mal/bien de algn to think ill o badly/well of sbes un desconfiado, siempre piensa mal de los demás he's really distrustful, he always thinks the worst of othersdar que pensar: un libro que da mucho que pensar a very thought-provoking book, a book which provides plenty of food for thought o which makes you thinksu repentina amabilidad me dio que pensar his sudden friendliness made me think o set me thinkinglas prolongadas ausencias de su hija le dieron que pensar his daughter's prolonged absences aroused his suspicionspiensa mal y acertarás if you think the worst, you won't be far wrong■ pensarvtA1 (creer, opinar) to thinkpensé que la habías olvidado I thought you had forgotten itpienso que no I don't think sopienso que sí I think soyo pienso que sí, que deberíamos ayudarla personally, I think we should help hereso me hace pensar que quizás haya sido él that makes me think that perhaps it was him¡tal como yo pensé! just as I thought!no vaya a pensar que somos unos malagradecidos I wouldn't want you thinking o to think that we're ungratefulno es tan tonto como piensas he's not as stupid as you think- esto se pone feo -pensó Juan this is getting unpleasant, thought Juan- es un estúpido -pensé para mis adentros he's so stupid, I thought to myself¿qué piensas del divorcio? what do you think about divorce?, what are your views on divorce?¿qué piensas del nuevo jefe? what do you think of the new boss?2 (considerar) to think aboutaún no lo sé, lo pensaré I don't know yet, I'll think about it¿sabes lo que estás haciendo? ¿lo has pensado bien? do you know what you're doing? have you thought it through o have you thought about it carefully o have you given it careful thought?piénsalo bien antes de decidir think it over before you decidepensándolo bien, no creo que pueda on second thought(s) o thinking about it, I don't think I can¡pensar que ni siquiera nos dio las gracias …! to think he never even thanked us!sólo de pensarlo me pongo a temblar just thinking about it makes me start tremblingno lo pienses dos veces don't think twice about it3 ( Col) ‹persona› to think aboutB (tener la intención de) pensar + INF to think OF -INGtú no estarás pensando irte a vivir con él ¿no? you're not thinking of going to live with him, are you?¿piensas ir? are you thinking of going?, are you planning to go?no pienso esperar más de diez minutos I don't intend waiting o I don't intend to wait more than ten minutestengo pensado hacerlo mañana I'm planning to do it tomorrowpensamos estar de vuelta antes del domingo we expect o plan to be back before Sundaymañana pensaba quedarme en casa I was thinking of staying at home tomorrow■ pensarsetómate unos días para pensártelo take a few days to think about it o to think it overaún no lo sé, me lo voy a pensar I don't know yet, I'm going to think about itesto hay que pensárselo dos veces this needs to be thought through o given some (careful) thought* * *
pensar ( conjugate pensar) verbo intransitivo
to think;◊ después de mucho pensar … after much thought …;
actuó sin pensar he did it without thinking;
pensé para mí or para mis adentros I thought to myself;
pensar EN algo/algn to think about sth/sb;
cuando menos se piensa … just when you least expect it …;
pensar mal/bien de algn to think ill o badly/well of sb;
dar que or hacer pensar a algn to make sb think
verbo transitivo
1
¿qué piensas del divorcio/del jefe? what do you think about divorce/the boss?
piénsalo bien antes de decidir think it over before you decide;
pensándolo bien, … on second thought(s) o thinking about it, …;
¡y pensar que …! (and) to think that …!;
¡ni pensarlo! no way! (colloq), not on your life! (colloq)
2 ( tener la intención de):
pensamos ir al teatro we're thinking of going to the theater;
no pienso ir I'm not going
pensarse verbo pronominal ( enf) (fam) ‹decisión/respuesta› to think about;
ver tb pensar verbo transitivo 1b
pensar
I verbo intransitivo to think [en, of, about] [sobre, about, over]
II verbo transitivo
1 (formarse una idea) to think [de, of]: no quiero que piense de mí que soy una desagradecida, I don't want him to think I'm ungrateful
2 (examinar una idea) to think over o about: piénsalo dos veces, think it over
3 (tener una intención) to intend: pensamos ir a la playa este verano, we plan to go to the beach this summer
4 (tomar una decisión) to think: he pensado que iré a la fiesta, I've decided to go to the party
♦ Locuciones: en el momento menos pensado, when least expected
¡ni pensarlo!, no way! ➣ Ver nota en consider
' pensar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- dar
- discurrir
- dueña
- dueño
- frescura
- griterío
- matarse
- ofuscar
- ombligo
- planear
- precipitada
- precipitado
- precipitarse
- tuntún
- ver
- creer
- decir
- inclinar
- llevar
- opinar
English:
ahead
- bear
- believe
- dread
- food
- hard
- help
- imagine
- impulse
- intend
- moon about
- moon around
- plan
- reason
- rethink
- shudder
- sober
- suggestive
- think
- thought
- very
- wonder
- worst
- beyond
- collect
- conjure up
- dwell
- impression
- incline
- inclined
- make
- mixed
- propose
- push
- put
- sort
- stop
- turn
- yourself
* * *♦ vito think;pensar en algo/alguien to think about sth/sb;pensar en hacer algo to think about doing sth;hemos pensado en ti para este puesto we thought of you for this position;piensa en un número/buen regalo think of a number/good present;sólo piensas en comer/la comida eating/food is all you think about;sólo (de) pensar en ello me pongo enfermo it makes me sick just thinking o just to think about it;pensar para sí to think to oneself;pensar sobre algo to think about sth;piensa sobre lo que te he dicho think about what I've said to you;sin pensar without thinking;dar que pensar a alguien to give sb food for thought;da que pensar que nadie se haya quejado it is somewhat surprising that nobody has complained;pensar en voz alta to think aloud;no pienses mal… don't get the wrong idea…;pensar mal de alguien to think badly o ill of sb;pienso, luego existo I think, therefore I am;piensa mal y acertarás: ¿quién habrá sido? – piensa mal y acertarás who can it have been? – I think you know who it was;¿le contará la verdad o no? – piensa mal y acertarás will he tell her the truth or not? – it's not too hard to work that one out♦ vt1. [reflexionar sobre] to think about o over;piénsalo think about it, think it over;después de pensarlo mucho after much thought, after thinking it over carefully;si lo piensas bien… if you think about it…;ahora que lo pienso… come to think of it…, now that I think about it…;cuando menos lo pienses, te llamarán they'll call you when you least expect it;¡ni pensarlo! no way!;pensándolo mejor, pensándolo bien on second thoughts;¡y pensar que no es más que una niña! and to think (that) she's just a girl!2. [opinar, creer] to think;¿tú qué piensas? what do you think?;pensar algo de algo/alguien to think sth of o about sth/sb;¿qué piensas de…? what do you think of o about…?;piensa de él que es un memo she thinks he's an idiot;pienso que sí/no I think so/not;pienso que no vendrá I don't think she'll come;pensaba que no la oíamos she thought we couldn't hear her;no vayas a pensar que no me preocupa don't think it doesn't bother me;¡quién lo hubiera pensado! who'd have thought it!3. [idear] to think upno pienso decírtelo I have no intention of telling you;¿qué piensas hacer? what are you going to do?, what are you thinking of doing?;¿estás pensando en mudarte de casa? are you thinking of moving house?5. [decidir] to think;¿has pensado ya el sitio donde vamos a cenar? have you thought where we can go for dinner yet?* * *I v/t1 think about;¡ni pensarlo! don’t even think about it!2 ( opinar) thinkII v/i think (en about);¿en qué piensas? what are you thinking about?;sin pensar without thinking* * *pensar {55} vi1) : to think2)pensar en : to think aboutpensar vt1) : to think2) : to think about3) : to intend, to plan on* * *pensar vb¿en qué estás pensando? what are you thinking about?2. (opinar) to think¿qué piensas de mi cuadro? what do you think of my painting?¿qué piensas hacer? what are you going to do?4. (idear) to think up¡ni pensarlo! no way! -
11 frei
I Adj.1. free; freier Bürger HIST. freeborn citizen, freeman; ein freier Mensch (der tun kann, was er will) a free agent; sie ist frei zu gehen, wenn sie will she is free to go if she wishes; ich bin so frei altm. oder hum. sich bedienend etc.: if I may; ich war so frei, Ihr Auto zu nehmen oder und nahm Ihr Auto I took the liberty of using your car, I helped myself to your car2. Wahl, Wille etc.: free; Zugang: unrestricted, unlimited; (unbehindert) unrestrained; „frei ab 16“ Film: 16 (= no admission to persons under 16 years), Am. etwa R(-rated); jetzt haben wir freie Fahrt mit Zug: the signal’s green now, the train can go now; mit Auto: the road’s clear now; fig. there’s nothing to stop us now; auf freiem Fuß sein be free; Verbrecher: be at large; jemanden auf freien Fuß setzen set s.o. free, let s.o. go; das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung the right of free speech ( oder of self-expression); aus freien Stücken oder freiem Willen of one’s own free will; die freie Wahl haben zwischen... und... be free to choose between... and...3. (unabhängig, selbstständig) Stadt etc.: free; Beruf, Tankstelle etc.: independent; (nicht gebunden) unattached; Journalist, Künstler etc.: freelance; die freien Künste the liberal arts; freier Mitarbeiter freelance(r); Freie24. im Namen von Organisationen etc.: Freie Demokratische Partei (abgek. FDP) Free Democratic Party; Freie Deutsche Jugend (abgek. FDJ) HIST., ehem. DDR Free German Youth; Freier Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (abgek. FDGB) HIST., ehem. DDR Free German Trade Union Organization; die Freie Hansestadt Bremen the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen; die Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg5. WIRTS.: im freien Handel available in the shops (Am. in stores); freier Markt open market; Börse: unofficial market; freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy; freier Wechselkurs floating exchange rate; ( die) freie Wirtschaft free enterprise; die Rechte an diesem Buchtitel werden bald frei the rights in this title will soon be free ( oder available)6. (unbesetzt) Stuhl, Raum etc.: free, available; Leitung: vacant; Stelle: vacant, open; Straße etc.: clear, empty; (unbeschrieben) Seite etc.: blank; frei am WC: vacant; am Taxi: for hire; freie Stelle vacancy; ist hier oder der Platz noch frei? is this seat taken?, is anyone sitting here?; der Stuhl / die Zeile muss frei bleiben the chair must be kept free / the line must be left blank; Platz frei lassen / machen für leave / make space for; jemandem den Weg frei machen clear the way for s.o.; zwei Zeilen frei lassen leave two blank lines; Bahn, Ring, Zimmer7. (unbedeckt) bare; der Rock lässt die Knie frei the skirt is above the knee; den Oberkörper frei machen strip to the waist8. Feld, Himmel, Sicht: open; aufs freie Meer hinaus out into the open sea; auf freier Strecke on an open stretch (EISENB. of line, Straße: of road); in freier Wildbahn in the wild; unter freiem Himmel in the open (air), outside9. Tag, Zeit etc.: free; nachgestellt: off; Person: free, not busy; freie Zeit free ( oder leisure) time; nächsten Dienstag ist frei next Tuesday is a holiday; hast du morgen frei? do you have tomorrow off?; seitdem habe ich keine freie Minute mehr since then I haven’t had a free moment ( oder a moment to myself); sind Sie ( gerade) frei? Taxi: are you taken?; Verkäufer: are you serving someone?10. (kostenlos) free (of charge); freier Eintritt admission free ( für to); Kinder unter sechs sind frei umg. von Eintritt, Fahrgeld: children under six are free, no charge for children under six; 20 kg Gepäck sind frei there is a baggage (bes. Am. luggage) allowance of 20kg; frei Haus carriage paid; Lieferung frei Haus free delivery, no delivery charge; dazu bekommt sie auch noch einen Job frei Haus fig. what’s more she gets a job handed to her on a plate; du hast noch zwei Versuche frei fig. you have two tries left11. frei von (ohne) free from ( oder of), without; von Eis, Schneeschicht etc.: clear of; von Steuern etc. befreit: exempt from; frei von Schmerzen free from pain; frei von Schulden free from debt; frei von Zusätzen free of additives; niemand ist frei von Fehlern / Vorurteilen nobody is perfect / free from prejudice13. fig. (ungezwungen) free and easy; (offen) open; (moralisch großzügig) liberal; freie Liebe free love; sie ist schon viel freier geworden she has loosened up a great deal14. fig. Übersetzung: free; freie Hand haben have a free hand ( bei with); jemandem freie Hand lassen give s.o. a free hand ( bei with); aus oder mit der freien Hand zeichnen (ohne Hilfsmittel) draw s.th. freehand15. Sport (ungedeckt) unmarked; zum nächsten freien Mitspieler passen pass to the nearest unmarked player; der freie Mann ( vor der Abwehr) the sweeper16. POST. (frankiert) prepaid, post paid17. PHYS.; Elektron, Fall, Radikal etc.: free; CHEM. uncombined; im freien Fall in free fall; frei werden Energie etc.: be released; freie Valenzen CHEM. free valenciesII Adv.1. atmen, herumlaufen etc.: freely; frei geboren freeborn; frei laufende Hühner free-range hens; Eier von frei laufenden Hühnern free-range eggs; frei lebende Tiere wildlife Sg., animals living in the wild ( oder out of captivity); frei praktizierender Arzt doctor in private practice2. herumliegen etc.: openly; frei zugänglich von allen Seiten: freely accessible; für alle: open to all; frei stehen Baum, Haus etc.: stand by itself; SPORT, Spieler: be unmarked; frei stehend Baum: solitary; Haus, nicht angebaut: detached; einzeln: isolated; SPORT, Spieler: unmarked3. WIRTS.: frei erhältlich freely available; frei finanziert privately financed; frei konvertierbar freely convertible; frei verkäuflich on general sale, freely available (to buy)6. frei sprechen Redner: speak without notes; mit Handy im Auto: phone ( oder talk) hands-free, use the speaker phone; ich möchte den Vortrag frei halten I want to give the lecture without notes; einen Kreis frei zeichnen draw a circle freehand; das Kind kann schon frei laufen / stehen the child can walk / stand unaided7. frei erfunden (entirely) fictitious; das hat er frei erfunden he made that up; frei nach ( einem Stück von) X freely adapted from (a play by) X* * *at liberty (Adv.);(freimütig) frank (Adj.);(nicht versklavt) unenslaved (Adj.);(unbefahren) clear (Adj.);(unbesetzt) vacant (Adj.);(ungebunden) independent (Adj.); free (Adj.); unfettered (Adj.); unattached (Adj.); unengaged (Adj.)* * *[frai]1. ADJEKTIV1) = unbehindert freesich von etw frei halten — to avoid sth; von Vorurteilen etc to be free of sth; von Verpflichtungen to keep oneself free of sth
die Straße frei geben/machen — to open/clear the road
jdm den Weg frei geben — to let sb past or by
der Film ist frei ( für Jugendliche) ab 16 (Jahren) — this film is suitable for persons aged 16 years and over
ich bin so frei (form) — may I?diams; frei + SubstantivSiehe auch unter dem Eintrag für das jeweilige Substantiv.
von Kiel nach Hamburg hatten wir freie Fahrt — we had a clear run from Kiel to Hamburg
einem Zug freie Fahrt geben — to give a train the " go" signal
der Polizist gab uns freie Fahrt — the policeman signalled (Brit) or signaled (US) us on
jdm freie Hand lassen — to give sb free rein, to give sb a free hand
das Recht der freien Rede or auf freie Rede — the right of free speech, the right to freedom of speech
jdm zur freien Verfügung stehen — to be completely at sb's disposal
2) = unabhängig free; Schriftsteller, Journalist etc freelance; (= nicht staatlich) privatediams; frei + SubstantivSiehe auch unter dem Eintrag für das jeweilige Substantiv.Freie Deutsche Jugend (DDR) — youth wing of the former East German Socialist Unity Party
Freier Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DDR) — Trades Union Congress of the former East Germany
Freie Hansestadt Bremen — Free Hansa Town of Bremen
freier Mitarbeiter — freelance, freelancer
freie Reichsstadt (Hist) — free city of the Empire
freie Tankstelle — independent petrol (Brit) or gas (US) station
3) = verfügbar Mittel, Geld available; Zeit freeich bin jetzt frei für ihn — I can see him now; (am Telefon) I can speak to him now
4)= arbeitsfrei
morgen/Mittwoch ist frei — tomorrow/Wednesday is a holidaySee:5)= ohne Hilfsmittel
etw aus freier Hand zeichnen — to draw sth freehandein Vortrag in freier Rede — an extemporary talk
6) = unbesetzt Zimmer, Toilette vacant; Taxi for hireist hier noch frei?, ist dieser Platz noch frei? — is anyone sitting here?, is this seat free?
im Kino/Flugzeug waren noch zehn freie Plätze — in the cinema/plane there were still ten seats free
"frei" (an Taxi) — "for hire"; (an Toilettentür) "vacant"
"Zimmer frei" — "vacancies"
haben Sie noch etwas frei? (in Hotel) — do you have any vacancies?
bei HarperCollins sind einige Stellen frei — there are some vacancies at HarperCollins
"Ausfahrt/Einfahrt frei halten" — "keep clear"
für etw Platz frei lassen/machen — to leave/make room for sth
7)= offen
unter freiem Himmel — in the open aireine Frage/Aussage im freien Raum stehen lassen — to leave a question/statement hanging in mid-air
See:→ Freie(s), Feld8) = kostenlos freefrei Schiff — free on board
9) = unkonventionell Sitten, Erziehung liberal10) = unbekleidet bare11) = ungeschützt Autor out of copyright2. ADVERB1) = ungehindert freely; sprechen openlyfrei beweglich —
er hat das frei erfunden — he made it up
das ist frei wählbar — you can choose as you please, it's completely optional
frei laufend (Hunde, Katzen) — feral; Huhn free-range
frei herumlaufen (inf) — to be free, to be running around free (inf)
der Verbrecher läuft immer noch frei herum — the criminal is still at largediams; frei lebend Wölfe, Mustangherden etc living in the wild; Katzen, Stadttauben feral; Mikroorganismen free-livingdiams; frei stehen (Haus) to stand by itself; (Sport) to be free or not marked
ein frei stehendes Gebäude — a free-standing building → auch cdiams; frei nach based on
frei nach Goethe (Zitat) — as Goethe didn't say
2)= ungezwungen
sich frei und ungezwungen verhalten, frei und locker auftreten — to have a relaxed manner, to be easy-goingsie benimmt sich etwas zu frei — she's rather free in her behaviour (Brit) or behavior (US)
3) = ohne Hilfsmittel unaided, without helpdas Kind kann frei stehen — the child can stand on its own or without any help
frei in der Luft schweben — to hang in mid-air
frei sprechen —
* * *1) (free from difficulty or obstacles: a clear road ahead.) clear2) ((often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc: Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.) clear3) ((often with of) free: clear of debt; clear of all infection.) clear4) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) free5) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) free6) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) free7) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) free8) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) free9) free10) (not tied; free: The horses are loose in the field.) loose12) (empty or unoccupied: a vacant chair; Are there any rooms vacant in this hotel?) vacant13) (empty or vacant: The room/seat was unoccupied.) unoccupied14) (not busy: I paint in my unoccupied hours / when I'm otherwise unoccupied.) unoccupied* * *[frai]I. adj1. (nicht gefangen, unabhängig) free\freier Autor/Übersetzer freelance writer/translatordie \freie Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg\freie Kirche free churchein \freier Mann/eine \freie Frau a free man/womanein \freier Gedanke free thought[Recht auf] \freie Meinungsäußerung [right to] freedom of speechein \freier Mensch a free person\freier Mitarbeiter/ \freie Mitarbeiterin freelance[r]eine \freie Übersetzung a free translationetw zur \freien Verfügung haben to have sth at free disposal\freie Wahl haben to be free to chooseaus \freiem Willen [o \freien Stücken] of one's own free willes war sein \freier Wille auszuwandern he emigrated of his own free will\frei und ungebunden footloose and fancy-free2. (freie Zeit) freedrei Tage/eine Woche \frei haben to have three days/a week offnächsten Donnerstag ist \frei, da ist Feiertag we've got next Thursday off - it's a holidayer hat sich \frei genommen, da seine Tochter krank ist he's taken [some] time off because his daughter is ill\freie Zeit haben to have spare time3. (verfügbar) availablees sind noch Mittel für kulturelle Veranstaltungen \frei there are still funds available for cultural eventsder Film ist ab 14 Jahren \frei the film is suitable for children from 14 years on▪ \frei [für jdn] sein to be free [to see/speak to sb]ist dieser Platz noch \frei? is this seat [already] taken?haben Sie noch ein Zimmer \frei? do you still have a room available?den Eingang \frei machen to clear the entranceeinen Platz \frei lassen to keep a seat freeeinen Platz \frei machen to vacate a seat formeine \freie Stelle a vacant positionein \freies Zimmer a vacant room„Zimmer frei“ “rooms to rent”der Eintritt ist \frei entrance is freeKinder unter 6 Jahren sind \frei children below the age of six are admitted free20 kg Gepäck sind \frei 20 kg of luggage are allowed„Eintritt \frei“ “admission free”„Lieferung \frei Haus“ free home delivery6. (ohne etw)die Straßen sind \frei von Eis the streets are clear of icekein Mensch ist \frei von Fehlern nobody is perfect\frei von Konservierungsstoffen free from preservatives\frei von Schmerzen sein not to suffer any pain, to be free of pain\frei von Schuld blameless7. (ohne Hilfsmittel) off-the-cuffetw mit \freier Hand zeichnen to draw sth freehand\freie Rede/ \freier Vortrag impromptu speech/lectureeine \freie Rede halten to speak off-the-cut8. (auslassen)eine Zeile \frei lassen to leave a line free9. (offen) opender Zug hält auf \freier Strecke the train stops in the open country\freie Aussicht [o \freier Blick] unhampered view\freies Gelände open countryunter \freiem Himmel open airdas \freie Meer the open sea10. (ungezwungen) free and easyihre Auffassungen sind mir doch etwas zu \frei her views are a little too liberal for meer ist viel \freier geworden he has loosened up a lot famhier herrscht ein \freier Ton the atmosphere is very liberal here\freie Liebe free loveich bin so \frei (geh) if I mayich bin so \frei und nehme mir noch ein Stück I'll have another piece if I may11. (unbehindert) unhampered, unrestrained\freie Entwicklung free development12. (unbekleidet) baremachen Sie bitte Ihren Arm \frei please roll up your sleevemachen Sie bitte ihren Bauch \frei please uncover your stomach13. (unbeschrieben) blankein \freies Blatt a blank sheet of paperPlatz \frei lassen to leave a blank14. (nicht gebunden) free, singleseit er sich von seiner Freundin getrennt hat, ist er wieder frei since he has split up with his girl-friend, he is single again15. ÖKON free\freier Kapital-/Warenverkehr free movement of capital/goods\freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy\freier Wechselkurs freely floating exchange rate16. CHEM, PHYS releasedKräfte werden \frei forces are set free [or released]\freier Kohlenstoff/ \freie Wärme uncombined carbon/heat\freie Radikale free radicals17. (ungefähr)\frei nach... roughly quoting...II. adv1. (unbeeinträchtigt) freelydas Haus steht ganz \frei the house stands completely on its owndie Mörderin läuft immer noch \frei herum! the murderess is still on the loose!\frei atmen to breathe easy\frei finanziert privately financed\frei stehen to stand alone [or by itself]\frei verkäuflich for sale without restrictions\frei zugänglich accessible from all sides2. (ungezwungen) freely, openly\frei erzogen liberally educated\frei heraus sprechen to speak frankly\frei improvisieren to improvise freely3. (uneingeschränkt) casually4. (nach eigenem Belieben)\frei erfunden to be completely made up5. (gratis) freeKinder unter 6 Jahren fahren \frei children below the age of six travel freeetw \frei bekommen to get sth freeein Kabel \frei verlegen to lay a cable uncovered\frei in der Luft schweben to hover unsupported in the air\frei sprechen to speak off-the-cuff7. (nicht gefangen) freely\frei laufend Tiere free-rangeEier von \frei laufenden Hühnern eggs from free-range chickens\frei lebend living in the wild* * *1.2) (nicht angestellt) freelance <writer, worker, etc.>4) (nicht eingesperrt, gefangen) free; at liberty pred.5) (offen) openunter freiem Himmel — in the open [air]; outdoors
auf freier Strecke — (Straße) on the open road; (Eisenbahn) between stations
frei herumlaufen — < person> run around scot-free
6) (unbesetzt) vacant; unoccupied; freeein freier Stuhl/Platz — a vacant or free chair/seat
Entschuldigung, ist hier noch frei? — excuse me, is this anyone's seat etc.?
ein Bett ist [noch] frei — one bed is [still] free or not taken
7) (kostenlos) free <food, admission>20 kg Gepäck frei haben — have or be allowed a 20 kilogram baggage allowance
8) (ungenau)eine freie Übersetzung — a free or loose translation
9) (ohne Vorlage) improvised10) (uneingeschränkt) freeder freie Fall — (Physik) free fall
11)von etwas frei/frei von etwas sein — be free of something
12) (verfügbar) spare; freeich habe heute frei/meinen freien Abend — I've got today off/this is my evening off
sich (Dat.) frei nehmen — (ugs.) take some time off
er ist noch/nicht mehr frei — he is still/no longer unattached
13) (ohne Hilfsmittel)eine freie Rede — an extempore speech
14) (unbekleidet) bare15) (bes. Fußball) unmarkedfrei werden — (bei einer Reaktion) be given off
freie Hand haben/jemandem freie Hand lassen — have/give somebody a free hand
aus freien Stücken — (ugs.) of one's own accord; voluntarily
2.auf freiem Fuß — (von Verbrechern etc.) at large
* * *A. adj1. free;freier Bürger HIST freeborn citizen, freeman;ein freier Mensch (der tun kann, was er will) a free agent;sie ist frei zu gehen, wenn sie will she is free to go if she wishes;ich bin so frei obs oder hum sich bedienend etc: if I may;ich war so frei, Ihr Auto zu nehmen oderund nahm Ihr Auto I took the liberty of using your car, I helped myself to your carjetzt haben wir freie Fahrt mit Zug: the signal’s green now, the train can go now; mit Auto: the road’s clear now; fig there’s nothing to stop us now;jemanden auf freien Fuß setzen set sb free, let sb go;das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung the right of free speech ( oder of self-expression);freiem Willen of one’s own free will;die freie Wahl haben zwischen … und … be free to choose between … and …3. (unabhängig, selbstständig) Stadt etc: free; Beruf, Tankstelle etc: independent; (nicht gebunden) unattached; Journalist, Künstler etc: freelance;die freien Künste the liberal arts;4. im Namen von Organisationen etc:die Freie Hansestadt Bremen the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen;die Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg5. WIRTSCH:im freien Handel available in the shops (US in stores);freier Markt open market; BÖRSE unofficial market;freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy;freier Wechselkurs floating exchange rate;(die) freie Wirtschaft free enterprise;die Rechte an diesem Buchtitel werden bald frei the rights in this title will soon be free ( oder available)6. (unbesetzt) Stuhl, Raum etc: free, available; Leitung: vacant; Stelle: vacant, open; Straße etc: clear, empty; (unbeschrieben) Seite etc: blank;freie Stelle vacancy;der Platz noch frei? is this seat taken?, is anyone sitting here?;der Stuhl/die Zeile muss frei bleiben the chair must be kept free/the line must be left blank;Platz frei lassen/machen für leave/make space for;jemandem den Weg frei machen clear the way for sb;7. (unbedeckt) bare;der Rock lässt die Knie frei the skirt is above the knee;8. Feld, Himmel, Sicht: open;aufs freie Meer hinaus out into the open sea;in freier Wildbahn in the wild;unter freiem Himmel in the open (air), outsidefreie Zeit free ( oder leisure) time;nächsten Dienstag ist frei next Tuesday is a holiday;hast du morgen frei? do you have tomorrow off?;seitdem habe ich keine freie Minute mehr since then I haven’t had a free moment ( oder a moment to myself);freier Eintritt admission free (für to);Kinder unter sechs sind frei umg von Eintritt, Fahrgeld: children under six are free, no charge for children under six;20 kg Gepäck sind frei there is a baggage (besonders US luggage) allowance of 20kg;frei Haus carriage paid;Lieferung frei Haus free delivery, no delivery charge;dazu bekommt sie auch noch einen Job frei Haus fig what’s more she gets a job handed to her on a plate;du hast noch zwei Versuche frei fig you have two tries left11.frei von (ohne) free from ( oder of), without; von Eis, Schneeschicht etc: clear of; von Steuern etc befreit: exempt from;frei von Schmerzen free from pain;frei von Schulden free from debt;frei von Zusätzen free of additives;niemand ist frei von Fehlern/Vorurteilen nobody is perfect/free from prejudice12.freie Liebe free love;sie ist schon viel freier geworden she has loosened up a great deal14. fig Übersetzung: free;freie Hand haben have a free hand (bei with);jemandem freie Hand lassen give sb a free hand (bei with);15. Sport (ungedeckt) unmarked;zum nächsten freien Mitspieler passen pass to the nearest unmarked player;der freie Mann (vor der Abwehr) the sweeper16. Postwesen: (frankiert) prepaid, post paid17. PHYS; Elektron, Fall, Radikal etc: free; CHEM uncombined;im freien Fall in free fall;frei werden Energie etc: be released;freie Valenzen CHEM free valenciesB. adv1. atmen, herumlaufen etc: freely;frei geboren freeborn;frei laufende Hühner free-range hens;Eier von frei laufenden Hühnern free-range eggs;frei praktizierender Arzt doctor in private practice;frei halten (einen Platz) keep, save; (Straße, Einfahrt) keep clear; (Angebot, Stelle etc) keep open;„Eingang frei halten!“ keep clear;frei halten von keep free of; (Eingang, Straße etc) keep clear of;sich frei halten keep o.s. free (für for);sich frei halten von ward off, avoid2. herumliegen etc: openly;frei stehen Baum, Haus etc: stand by itself; (leer stehen) be unoccupied, be empty; SPORT, Spieler: be unmarked;frei stehend Baum: solitary; Haus, nicht angebaut: detached; einzeln: isolated; SPORT, Spieler: unmarked3. WIRTSCH:frei erhältlich freely available;frei finanziert privately financed;frei konvertierbar freely convertible;frei verkäuflich on general sale, freely available (to buy)4. TECH:frei beweglich freely moving, mobile;schwebend unsupported5.6.frei sprechen Redner: speak without notes; mit Handy im Auto: phone ( oder talk) hands-free, use the speaker phone;ich möchte den Vortrag frei halten I want to give the lecture without notes;einen Kreis frei zeichnen draw a circle freehand;das Kind kann schon frei laufen/stehen the child can walk/stand unaided7.frei erfunden (entirely) fictitious;das hat er frei erfunden he made that up;8. (liberal) liberally;…frei im adjstickstofffrei nitrogen-free, non-nitrogenous;tuberkulosefrei free from tuberculosis2. nicht geschehend: non-…;blendfrei Beleuchtung: non-dazzle;repressionsfrei Erziehung: non-repressive;schrumpffrei Wäsche: non-shrink, shrink-free3. nicht verlangt: exempt from …, …-exempt;visumfrei not requiring a visa, visa-exempt;zuschlagfrei on which no supplement is payable, exempt from supplementfesselfrei clear of the ankles;nabelfrei with a bare midriff;schulterfrei off-the-shoulder5. unabhängig: independent of …;bündnisfrei independent of any alliance, unallied;reichsfrei HIST under the direct rule of the Emperor;trustfrei non-trust* * *1.1) free <man, will, life, people, decision, etc.>2) (nicht angestellt) freelance <writer, worker, etc.>3) (ungezwungen) free and easy; lax (derog.)4) (nicht eingesperrt, gefangen) free; at liberty pred.5) (offen) openunter freiem Himmel — in the open [air]; outdoors
auf freier Strecke — (Straße) on the open road; (Eisenbahn) between stations
frei herumlaufen — < person> run around scot-free
6) (unbesetzt) vacant; unoccupied; freeein freier Stuhl/Platz — a vacant or free chair/seat
Entschuldigung, ist hier noch frei? — excuse me, is this anyone's seat etc.?
ein Bett ist [noch] frei — one bed is [still] free or not taken
7) (kostenlos) free <food, admission>20 kg Gepäck frei haben — have or be allowed a 20 kilogram baggage allowance
8) (ungenau)eine freie Übersetzung — a free or loose translation
9) (ohne Vorlage) improvised10) (uneingeschränkt) freeder freie Fall — (Physik) free fall
11)von etwas frei/frei von etwas sein — be free of something
12) (verfügbar) spare; freeich habe heute frei/meinen freien Abend — I've got today off/this is my evening off
sich (Dat.) frei nehmen — (ugs.) take some time off
er ist noch/nicht mehr frei — he is still/no longer unattached
13) (ohne Hilfsmittel)14) (unbekleidet) bare15) (bes. Fußball) unmarked16) (Chemie, Physik) freefrei werden — (bei einer Reaktion) be given off
freie Hand haben/jemandem freie Hand lassen — have/give somebody a free hand
aus freien Stücken — (ugs.) of one's own accord; voluntarily
2.auf freiem Fuß — (von Verbrechern etc.) at large
* * *adj.clear adj.detached adj.free adj.spare adj.uncommitted adj.unengaged adj.unenslaved adj.unfettered adj.unrestricted adj.untrapped adj. adv.freely adv. -
12 querer
m.love.v.1 to want.quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle¿quieren ustedes algo más? would you like anything else?haz lo que quieras do what you want o like, do as you please o likequerer que alguien haga algo to want somebody to do somethingquiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do itqueremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for youquisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to meven cuando quieras come whenever you like o wantno me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want toqueriendo on purposesin querer accidentallyquerer decir to mean¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?querer es poder where there's a will there's a wayQuiero paz I want peace.Quiero un taxi I need a taxi.2 to love.te quiero I love youYo quiero a mi esposo I love my husband.3 to want to, to be willing to, to desire to, to have a desire to.Quiero estudiar I want to study.* * *Present IndicativePast IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to want2) love3) like•* * *Para la expresión querer decir, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) [a una persona] (=amar) to love; (=apreciar) to like¡te quiero! — I love you!
no estoy enamorado, pero la quiero mucho — I'm not in love with her, but I'm very fond of her
me quiere... no me quiere — [deshojando una margarita] she loves me... she loves me not
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querer [bien] a algn — to want the best for sb•
[hacerse] querer por algn — to endear o.s. to sb•
querer [mal] a algn — to wish sb illla quiere como a la niña de sus ojos — she's the apple of his eye, he dotes on her
2) (=desear)a) [+ objeto] to want¿cuál quieres? — which one do you want?
¿qué más quieres? — (lit) what else do you want?; iró what more do you want?
hace lo que quiere — she does what she wants {o} as she pleases
se lo di, pero no lo quiso — I gave it to him, but he didn't want (to take) it
¡lo que quieras! — as you wish!, have it your own way!
¿quieres un café? — would you like some coffee?
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querer [pelea] — to be looking for trouble•
[todo] lo que tú quieras, será muy feo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es muy buena persona — he may be ugly and all that, but he's a very nice personb) + infin to want¿qué quieres comer hoy? — what would you like for dinner today?
no quiso pagar — he refused to pay, he wouldn't pay
c)• querer [que] algn haga algo — to want sb to do sth
la tradición quiere que... — tradition has it that...
este quiere que le rompan la cabeza — * this guy is asking to get his head kicked in *
¿quieres que me crea que tú solo te has bebido todo el whisky? — are you asking me to believe that you drank all the whisky by yourself?
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¿qué quieres que te [diga]? — what can I say?•
¿qué quieres que le [haga]?, si se va por ahí sin hacer caso, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if he goes off without taking any notice, what am I supposed to do {o} what can I do about it?si estudio y no apruebo, ¿qué quieres que le haga? — if I study and still don't pass, what can I do?
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¡[qué más] quisiera yo! — if only I could!¿qué más quisiera yo que ver juntos a mis hijos? — what more could I wish for {o} want than to see my children together?
3) (=tener intención de)+ infinal querer abrir la botella, saltó el tapón — the cork exploded while she was trying to open the bottle
4) [pidiendo algo]quería dos kilos de patatas, por favor — I'd like two kilos of potatoes, please, could I have two kilos of potatoes, please?
¿quieres darme tu nueva dirección? — would {o} could you give me your new address?
¿querría participar en nuestra oferta? — would you like to take advantage of our offer?
¿cuánto quieren por el coche? — what are they asking for the car?, how much do they want for the car?
5) (=requerir)¿para qué me querrá? — I wonder what he wants me for?, what can he want me for?
6) [uso impersonal]2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=desear)¿quieres? — [ofreciendo algo] do you want some?, would you like some?
-¿quieres casarte conmigo? -sí, quiero — "will you marry me?" - "yes, I will"
-¿puedes enviar tú el correo? -como usted quiera — "could you take the post?" - "as you wish"
mientras el jefe no quiera, no hay nada que hacer — as long as the boss is opposed, there's nothing to be done {o} nothing we can do about it
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ven [cuando] quieras — come whenever you likecomo quiere —
¡está como quiere! — Esp ** she's a bit of all right! **
quieras o no, eso cambiará nuestras vidas — whether you like it or not, that's going to change our lives
con el cambio de trabajo, quieras que no, se ha animado un poco — you may agree or disagree, but the fact is he's perked up a bit since he changed jobs
2) (=tener intención)lo hizo queriendo — he did it deliberately {o} on purpose
lo hizo sin querer — he didn't mean to do it, he did it inadvertently
3)3.See:4.SUSTANTIVO MASCULINO* * *Imasculino loveII 1.verbo transitivo1) ( amar) to lovese hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people
me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not
por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)
2)a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room
¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?
hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like
quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not
será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?
querer + INF — to want to + inf
querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf
¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?
qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...
b) ( al ofrecer algo)¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?
c) ( introduciendo un ruego)querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?
3) (en locs)como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however
como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...
queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)
4) ( como precio)2.querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse v pron (recípr)se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers
* * *= want, be after, wanna [want to].Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.Ex. On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.Ex. Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex. When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.----* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.* hacerse querer = endear.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.* querer decir = mean.* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* sin quererlo = unwantedly.* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.* * *Imasculino loveII 1.verbo transitivo1) ( amar) to lovese hace querer — she/he endears herself/himself to people
me quiere, no me quiere — ( al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not
por lo que más quieras! — for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
querer mal a alguien — to have it in for somebody (colloq)
2)a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad)quisiera una cerveza/habitación doble — I'd like a beer/double room
¿qué más quieres? — what more do you want?
hazlo cuando/como quieras — do it whenever/however you like
quiera o no quiera — whether she/he likes it or not
será muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero... — he may be very smart and all that, but...
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? — bring it tomorrow, will you?
querer + INF — to want to + inf
querer QUE alguien+ SUBJ — to want somebody to + inf
¿y qué querías que hiciera? — so what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?
qué quieres que te diga...! — quite honestly o frankly...
b) ( al ofrecer algo)¿quieres un café/algo de beber? — would you like o (less frml) do you want a coffee/something to drink?
c) ( introduciendo un ruego)querer + INF: ¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?; ¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?; ¿te quieres callar? — be quiet, will you?
3) (en locs)como quiera que — ( de cualquier manera que) however
como quiera que haya sido... — whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened...
queriendo: lo hizo queriendo she/he did it on purpose o deliberately; sin querer accidentally; perdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean to; querer decir to mean; ¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?; está como quiere! — (Esp, Méx fam) (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! (colloq); ( tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made (colloq)
4) ( como precio)2.querer algo POR algo: ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? — how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse v pron (recípr)se quieren como hermanos — they're so close, they're like brothers
* * *= want, be after, wanna [want to].Nota: Contracción de want to usada en el lenguaje coloquial.Ex: On other occasions a user wants every document or piece of information on a topic traced, and then high recall must be sought, to the detriment of precision.
Ex: Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex: When McCall finished his book by saying, 'It makes me wanna holler and throw up my hands,' he almost described my reaction perfectly.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* cuantas veces se quiera = any number of times.* cuantos + Nombre + se quiera = any number of + Nombre.* dos no se pelean si uno no quiere = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.* enterarse de lo que Uno quiere decir = get + Posesivo + drift.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* expresar lo que Uno quiere decir = make + Posesivo + point.* hacer lo que Uno quiera = get away with + murder.* hacerse querer = endear.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no queriendo + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* que quiere(n) = of + Posesivo + choosing, of + Posesivo + choice.* queramos o no = like it or not, like them or not.* querer decir = mean.* querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer es poder = where there's a will there's a way.* quererlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tenerlo todo = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* querer tetas y sopas = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* siempre querer más = enough + be + not/never + enough.* sin querer = involuntarily, unwilling, by accident, accidentally, unintentionally, unwantedly.* sin querer + Infinitivo = unwilling to + Infinitivo.* sin quererlo = unwantedly.* si se quiere que + Nombre + sea = if + Nombre + be + to be.* * *lovesufre por culpa de un querer he is suffering because of an unhappy love affairlas penas del querer the pangs of love¡niña de mi querer! my dear child!vtA (amar) to loveme gusta, pero no lo quiero I like him, but I don't love him o I'm not in love with himquiere mucho a sus sobrinos/su país he loves his nephews/his country very muchquiere con locura a su nieta she absolutely dotes on her granddaughteres una persona que se hace querer he's the sort of person who endears himself to yousus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him, he's well liked by his pupilsme quiere, no me quiere (al deshojar una margarita) she loves me, she loves me not¡por lo que más quieras! ¡no me abandones! for pity's sake o for God's sake! don't leave me!¡Antonio, por lo que más quieras! ¡baja el volumen! Antonio, turn the volume down, for heaven's sake o for goodness sake!querer bien a algn to be fond of sb, care about sbquerer mal a algn to have it in for sb ( colloq)quien bien te quiere te hará llorar sometimes you have to be cruel to be kindB1(expresando deseo, intención, voluntad): quiere un tren para su cumpleaños he wants a train for his birthday¿que querían, chicas? can I help you, girls?, what can I do for you, girls?quería un kilo de uvas I'd like a kilo of grapesquisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double roomno sabe lo que quiere she doesn't know what she wantshaz lo que quieras do as you like, do as you please¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?¿cuándo/cómo lo podemos hacer? — cuando/como tú quieras when/how can we do it? — whenever/however you like o any time/any way you like¿nos vemos a las siete? — como quieras shall we meet at seven? — if you likequiera o no quiera, tendrá que hacerlo he'll have to do it, whether he likes it or notiba a llamar al médico pero él no quiso I was going to call the doctor but he wouldn't let me o he said no¿quieres por esposo a Diego Sosa Díaz? — sí, quiero will/do you take Diego Sosa Díaz to be your lawfully wedded husband? — I will/do¿qué querrán esta vez? I wonder what they want this timeserá muy listo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero es insoportable he may be very smart and all that, but personally I can't stand himtráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?dejemos esto para otro día ¿quieres? let's leave this for another day, shall we o can we?querer + INF to want to + INF¿quiere usted hacer algún comentario? do you want to o ( frml) do you wish to make any comment?no sé si querrá hacerlo I don't know if she'll want to do it o if she'll do ithacía tiempo que quería decírselo I'd been meaning/wanting to tell him for some timequisiera reservar una mesa para dos I'd like to book a table for twoquisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you¡ya quisiera yo estar en su lugar! I'd change places with him any day!no creo que quiera prestártelo I don't think she'll (be willing to) lend it to youcuando se quiera dar cuenta será demasiado tarde by the time he realizes it'll be too latenosotros nos fuimos temprano pero él quiso quedarse we left early but he stayed/decided to stay/ wanted to stay/chose to stayno quiso escuchar razones he wouldn't listen to reasonno quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything, she refused to eat anythingquería hacerlo sola pero no habría podido she wanted to do it on her own but she wouldn't have been able toquiso hacerlo sola pero no pudo she tried to do it on her own but she couldn'tquerer QUE algn/algo + SUBJ to want sb/sth to + INFquisiera que alguien me explicara por qué could someone please explain why?¿qué quieres que traiga? what do you want o what would you like me to bring?¿por qué lo dejaste entrar? — ¿qué querías que hiciera? why did you let him in? — what did you expect me to do o what was I supposed to do?quiso que nos quedáramos a cenar y no tuvimos más remedio she insisted we stay for dinner and we couldn't say no o we couldn't refuse¿tú quieres que acabemos en la cárcel? do you want us to end up in jail?, are you trying to get us put in jail?la etiqueta quiere que uno lleve sombrero etiquette requires one to wear a hatsu teoría quiere que … his theory has it that …querer es poder where there's a will there's a way2 ( en locs):como quiera que (de cualquier manera que) however;(ya que, como) ( liter) sincecomo quiera que haya sido, creo que deberías disculparte whatever happened o it doesn't matter what happened, I still think you should apologizecuando quiera que wheneverdonde quiera que wherever¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …¡qué quieres que (le) haga! what can you do?ya sé que no debería fumar, pero no puedo dejarlo ¡qué quieres que le haga! I know I shouldn't smoke but well, what can you do? I can't give upquieras que no ( fam): quieras que no, ha ido mejorando desde que fue al curandero believe it or not, she's been getting better ever since she went to see that faith healerla decisión, quieras que no, nos va a afectar a todos whether we like it or not, the decision is going to affect us all, there's no getting away from the fact that the decision is going to affect us allquieras que no, yo he notado la diferencia I have to say o admit that it's made a differenceel quiero y no puedo: con ese quiero y no puedo inspiran hasta lástima it's rather pathetic how they're always trying to be something they aren't¡está como quiere! (Esp, Méx fam); (es muy guapo, guapa) he's/she's hot stuff! ( colloq), he's/she's a bit of all right! ( BrE colloq); (tiene mucha suerte) some people have got it made ( colloq)3(al ofrecer algo): ¿quieres algo de beber? would you like o ( less frml) do you want something to drink?4 (introduciendo un pedido) querer + INF:¿quieres pasarme el pan? could you pass me the bread, please?¿querrías hacerme un favor? would you mind doing me a favor?¿te quieres callar? will you be quiet?, be quiet, will you?¿quieres hacerme el favor de no interrumpirme? would you please stop interrupting me?¿quieres decirme qué has hecho con mi abrigo? would you mind telling me what you've done with my coat?5 (como precio) querer algo POR algo:¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?6queriendo/sin querer: estoy segura de que lo hizo queriendo I'm sure he did it on purpose o deliberatelyperdona, fue sin querer sorry, it was an accident o I didn't mean tono te pongas así, lo hizo sin querer don't be like that, he didn't do it deliberately o on purpose7querer decir to mean¿qué quiere decir `democracia'? what does `democracy' mean?¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?8(referido a cosas inanimadas): el coche no quiere arrancar the car won't startel destino quiso que se volvieran a encontrar they were destined to meet againparece que quiere llover/nevar it looks as if it's going to rain/snow, it looks like rain/snowhace horas que quiere salir el sol the sun's been trying to break through for hours■ quererse( recípr):se quieren como hermanos they're like brothershombre, si se quieren ¿por qué no han de casarse? well, if they love each other, why shouldn't they get married?* * *
querer ( conjugate querer) verbo transitivo ( amar) to love;
sus alumnos lo quieren mucho his pupils are very fond of him;
¡por lo que más quieras! for pity's sake!, for God's sake!
1a) (expresando deseo, intención, voluntad):
quisiera una habitación doble I'd like a double room;
¿qué más quieres? what more do you want?;
hazlo cuando/como quieras do it whenever/however you like;
iba a hacerlo pero él no quiso I was going to do it but he didn't want me to;
tráemelo mañana ¿quieres? bring it tomorrow, will you?;
no quiero I don't want to;
quiero ir I want to go;
quisiera reservar una mesa I'd like to book a table;
quisiera poder ayudarte I wish I could help you;
no quiso comer nada she wouldn't eat anything;
quiero que estudies más I want you to study harder;
¡qué quieres que te diga …! quite honestly o frankly …;
el destino así lo quiso it was destined to be;
querer es poder where there's a will there's a wayb) ( al ofrecer algo):◊ ¿quieres un café? would you like a coffee?;
( menos formal) do you want a coffee?c) ( introduciendo un pedido):◊ ¿querrías hacerme un favor? could you do me a favor?;
¿te quieres callar? be quiet, will you?
2 ( en locs)
donde quiera que wherever;
queriendo ( adrede) on purpose, deliberately;
sin querer accidentally;
fue sin querer it was an accident;
querer decir to mean;
¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?
3 ( como precio):◊ ¿cuánto quieres por el coche? how much do you want o are you asking for the car?
quererse verbo pronominal ( recípr):
querer
I verbo transitivo
1 (a alguien) to love
2 (algo) to want, wish ➣ Ver nota en want
3 (intención, ruego, ofrecimiento) to like: ¿quieres otra taza de té?, would you like another cup of tea?
¿quieres callarte?, will you shut up?
II sustantivo masculino love, affection
♦ Locuciones: quieras o no, tendrás que oírme, you'll have to listen to me, whether you want to or not
querer decir, to mean
ser algo un quiero y no puedo, to try to make people think that one is more affluent than one actually is
como quiera que, since: como quiera que no pueden vernos, no saben qué aspecto tenemos, since they can't see us, they don't know what we look like
sin querer, unintentionally, by accident
' querer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adorar
- berrido
- decir
- desabrocharse
- desear
- significar
- gustar
- ofrecer
- pisar
- pisotón
- querré
- quiera
- quise
- sin
English:
accident
- accidentally
- attached
- blurt out
- cherish
- chew
- clear
- delete
- endear
- fancy
- feel
- hand
- like
- love
- mean
- mistake
- off
- please
- slip out
- truck
- unintentionally
- unwittingly
- want
- will
- wish
- aim
- care
- denial
- inadvertently
- intend
- unwilling
- way
* * *♦ vt1. [amar] to love;te quiero I love you;lo quiero como a un hermano I love him like a brother;es muy querida por todo el mundo she is much loved by everyone;me quiere, no me quiere [deshojando margarita] she loves me, she loves me not;¡por lo que más quieras, cállate! for heaven's sake shut up!;querer bien a alguien to care a lot about sb;querer mal a alguien to wish sb ill;quien bien te quiere te hará llorar you have to be cruel to be kind2. [desear] to want;quiero una bicicleta I want a bicycle;dime lo que quieres tell me what you want;lo único que quiero o [m5] todo lo que quiero es un poco de comprensión all I want o all I ask for is a little understanding;¿qué es lo que quieres ahora? [con tono de enojo] what do you want now?, what is it now?;querer hacer algo to want to do sth;quiere explicártelo, te lo quiere explicar she wants to explain it to you;no quiso ayudarnos she didn't want to help us;era muy tarde pero tú querías quedarte it was very late, but you insisted on staying o would stay o you wanted to stay;quisiera informarme o [m5] que me informaran sobre vuelos a Nueva York I'd like some information about flights to New York;quisiera hacerlo, pero… I'd like to do it, but…;¡eso quisiera yo saber! that's what I want to know!;¡ya quisieran muchos tener tu suerte! a lot of people would be very grateful to be as lucky as you!;el maldito clavo no quiere salir the damn nail won't o refuses to come out;querer que alguien haga algo to want sb to do sth;quiero que lo hagas tú I want you to do it;querer que pase algo to want sth to happen;queremos que las cosas te vayan bien we want things to go well for you;el azar quiso que nos volviéramos a ver fate decreed that we should see each other again;como quien no quiere la cosa as if it were nothing;qué quieres que te diga, a mí me parece caro to be honest, it seems expensive to me, what can I say? it seems expensive to me;¡qué quieres que haga! what am I supposed to do?;alto, guapo y todo lo que tú quieras, pero no me gusta sure, he's tall, handsome and all that, but I don't find him attractive;el que algo quiere, algo le cuesta no pain, no gain3. [en preguntas, ofrecimientos, ruegos] [con amabilidad]¿quieren ustedes algo más/algo de postre? would you like anything else/anything for dessert?;¿quieres un pitillo? do you want a cigarette?;¿quiere decirle a su amigo que pase? could you tell your friend to come in, please?;¿querrías explicarme qué ha pasado aquí? would you mind explaining what happened here?;¿quieres por esposo a Francisco? do you take Francisco to be your lawfully wedded husband?¿cuánto quieres por la casa? how much do you want for the house?¿quieres que te atropelle el tren o qué? do you want to get run over by a train or something?♦ vito want;ven cuando quieras come whenever you like o want;cuando quieras [estoy listo] ready when you are;no me voy porque no quiero I'm not going because I don't want to;si quieres, lo dejamos we can forget about it if you like;quieras o no, quieras que no (whether you) like it or not;pásame el martillo, ¿quieres? pass me the hammer, would you?;déjame en paz, ¿quieres? leave me alone, will you?;Famle pedí que lo dejara, pero que si quieres I asked him to stop, but would he?;queriendo on purpose;ha sido queriendo he did it on purpose;hacer algo sin querer to do sth accidentally;lo siento, ha sido sin querer sorry, it was an accident;querer decir to mean;¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that?;¿sabes lo que quiere decir “procrastination”? do you know what “procrastination” means?;“NB” quiere decir “nota bene” “NB” stands for “nota bene”;Famestá como quiere [es guapísimo] he's gorgeous;[en una situación ideal] he's got it made;querer es poder where there's a will there's a way♦ v impersonal[haber atisbos de]parece que quiere llover it looks like rain♦ nm[amor] love;las cosas del querer matters of the heart* * *1 v/t1 ( desear) want;quisiera … I would like …;quieras que no … like it or not …;sin querer unintentionally2 ( amar) love;querer bien a alguien be fond of s.o.;querer mal a alguien not care for s.o.;por lo que más quieras for pity’s sake, for the love of God3 ( esperar):¡qué más quieres! what more do you want o expect!;¿qué quieres que (le) haga? what do you expect me to do?4:querer decir mean;quiere decir it means;¡que si quieres! irón no way!5:como quiera que however2 m love* * *querer {64} vt1) desear: to want, to desirequiere ser profesor: he wants to be a teacher¿cuánto quieres por esta computadora?: how much do you want for this computer?2) : to love, to like, to be fond ofte quiero: I love you¿quieres pasarme la leche?: please pass the milk4)querer decir : to mean5)sin querer : unintentionallyquerer vi: like, wantsi quieras: if you likequerer nm: love, affection* * *querer vb1. (desear) to wantEn inglés I want resulta demasiado directo si queremos pedir algo con educación. En estos casos se suele decir I'd like con pleaseI'd like a kilo of potatoes, please quiero un kilo de patatascould you pass me the salt, please? ¿quieres acercarme la sal?would you please be quiet? ¿quieres callarte?could you close the door, please? cierra la puerta, ¿quieres?2. (amar) to lovelo hice sin querer I didn't mean to do it / it was an accident¿qué quiere decir "chance"? what does "chance" mean?¿qué quieres decir con eso? what do you mean by that? -
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tenir [t(ə)niʀ]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 22━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque tenir fait partie d'une locution comme tenir compagnie, tenir chaud, reportez-vous aussi à l'autre mot.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. <b. ( = maintenir dans un certain état) to keepc. ( = gérer) [+ hôtel, magasin, comptes, maison, ménage] to keepd. ( = détenir) to have• si je le tenais ! just let me get my hands on him!• parfait, je tiens mon article great, now I have my article• qu'est-ce qu'il tient ! (inf) ( = il est ivre) he's plastered (inf!) ; ( = il est idiot) he's such an idiot!e. ( = contrôler) [+ enfant, classe] to have under controlf. ( = organiser) [+ séance, réunion, conférence] to hold• il tenait sa droite [conducteur] he was keeping to the righth. ( = contenir) [récipient] to hold• avec tout ce travail, est-ce qu'il pourra tenir le coup ? with all that work will he be able to cope?j. ( = respecter) [+ promesse, pari, planning] to keep tok. (locutions)► tenir qn/qch pour ( = considérer comme) to regard sb/sth as• elle le tient pour responsable de l'accident she holds him responsible for the accident► tenir qch de qn to get sth from sb• tiens, voilà mon frère ! oh, there's my brother!• tiens, tiens ! well, well!2. <a. ( = rester en place) [objet fixe, nœud, clou] to hold ; [objets empilés, échafaudage] to stay up• la branche est cassée mais elle tient encore the branch is broken but it's still attached to the treeb. ( = durer) [accord, beau temps, coiffure] to hold ; [couleur] to be fast ; [mariage, fleurs] to last• ça tient toujours, notre pique-nique ? (inf) is our picnic still on?c. ( = résister) to hold out• il fait trop chaud, on ne tient plus ici it's too hot - we can't stand it here any longer• à cette table, on peut tenir à huit this table can seat eight3. <• tenir à ( = être attaché à) [+ réputation, opinion de qn] to care about ; [+ objet, personne] to be fond of ; ( = avoir pour cause) to be due to• tu veux aller au cinéma ? -- je n'y tiens pas do you want to go to the cinema? -- not particularly• il tient à ce que nous sachions... he is anxious that we should know...• tu viens avec nous ? -- si tu y tiens are you coming with us? -- if you really want me to• à quoi ça tient ? why is that?• tenir de ( = ressembler à) [+ parent] to take after4. <( = dépendre de) to depend► qu'à cela ne tienne ! no problem!5. <b. ( = être dans une position) se tenir debout to be standing up• redresse-toi, tu te tiens mal stand up straight, you're slouchingc. ( = se conduire) to behave• il n'a qu'à bien se tenir ! he'd better behave himself!d. ( = avoir lieu) [conférence, réunion] to be held ; [festival] to take placee. ( = être cohérent) [raisonnement] to hold togetherf. (locutions)► tiens-toi bien ! wait till you hear the next bit!• tu sais combien elle a gagné ? tiens-toi bien: 3 millions ! do you know how much she won? you won't believe it! - 3 million!► s'en tenir à ( = se limiter à) to confine o.s. to ; ( = se satisfaire de) to content o.s. with• je sais à quoi m'en tenir sur son compte I know the sort of man he is► se tenir pour ( = se considérer comme)• tenez-vous-le pour dit ! (avertissement) you've been warned!* * *təniʀ
1.
1) ( serrer) to holdtiens! — ( voici) here you are!; ( écoute-moi) look!
tiens! c'est pour toi — ( voici un cadeau) here, it's for you; ( voici une gifle) take that!
2) ( avoir sous son contrôle) to keep [somebody] under control3) Armée to hold4) ( avoir attrapé) to holdje te tiens! — I've caught ou got you!
pendant que je te tiens — fig whilst I've got you
tenir une grippe — (colloq) to have flu GB ou the flu US
5) ( posséder) to have [renseignements]6) ( avoir la charge de) to hold [emploi]; to run [boutique, maison, journal]; to be in charge of [standard, bureau d'accueil]7) ( garder) to keep‘tenir hors de portée des enfants’ — ‘keep out of reach of children’
tenir une note — Musique to hold a note
8) ( conserver une position)9) ( maintenir en place) to hold down [chargement]; to hold up [pantalon, chaussettes]10) ( ne pas s'écarter de) to keep to [trajectoire]11) ( résister)tenir la mer — [navire] to be seaworthy
tenir le coup — (physiquement, moralement) to hold out
tenir le choc — [matériel] to withstand the impact; [personne] to stand the strain
12) ( contenir) to hold [quantité, litres]13) ( occuper) [objet] to take up [espace, volume]; [personne] to hold [rôle, position]14) ( considérer)tenir quelqu'un/quelque chose pour responsable — to hold somebody/something responsible
2.
tenir à verbe transitif indirecttenir à — to be fond of, to like
tenir à sa réputation/à la vie — to value one's reputation/one's life
2) ( vouloir)3) ( être dû à)
3.
tenir de verbe transitif indirect1) ( ressembler à)il a de qui tenir — (colloq) you can (just) see who he takes after ou where he gets it from
2) ( s'apparenter à)
4.
verbe intransitif1) ( rester en place) [attache, corde, étagère, barrage, soufflé] to hold; [timbre, colle, sparadrap] to stick (à to); [assemblage, bandage] to stay in place; [coiffure] to stay tidy; [mise en plis] to stay in2) ( résister)tenir (bon) — ( surmonter les conditions) to hold out; ( refuser de capituler) gén to hang on; Armée to hold out; ( ne pas relâcher sa prise) [personne] to hang on
tenir sans cigarettes jusqu'à la fin de la réunion — to last without cigarettes till the end of the meeting
il n'y a pas de télévision qui tienne — (colloq) there's no question of watching television
3) ( durer)la couleur n'a pas tenu — the colour [BrE] has faded
4) ( rester valable) [théorie, argument] to hold good; [alibi] to stand up5) ( être contenu) [personnes, objets] to fit ( dans into)tenir en hauteur/largeur/longueur — to be short enough/narrow enough/short enough ( dans for)
5.
se tenir verbe pronominal1) ( soi-même) to hold2) ( l'un l'autre)3) ( s'accrocher) to hold ontiens-toi or tenez-vous bien — (colloq) fig prepare yourself for a shock
4) ( demeurer)se tenir accroupi/allongé — to be squatting/stretched out
se tenir tranquille — ( immobile) to keep still; ( silencieux) to keep quiet; ( dans la légalité) to behave oneself
se tenir immobile — ( debout) to stand still
5) ( se comporter) to behave6) ( avoir une posture)se tenir bien/mal — to have (a) good posture/(a) bad posture
tiens-toi droit! — ( debout) stand up straight!; ( assis) sit straight!
7) ( avoir lieu) [manifestation, exposition] to be held8) ( être liés) [événements] to fit together9) ( être cohérent) [raisonnement, œuvre] to hold together10) ( se considérer)tenez-vous le pour dit! — (colloq) I don't want to have to tell you again!
11) ( être fidèle)12) ( se limiter)
6.
verbe impersonnel
7.
tiens exclamation oh!tiens (donc), vous voilà! — oh, there you are!
tiens, vous croyez? — do you think so?
tiens donc! — iron fancy that!
tiens tiens (tiens)! — well, well!
* * *t(ə)niʀ1. vt1) (avec sa main) to holdTu peux tenir la lampe, s'il te plaît? — Can you hold the torch, please?
Il tenait un enfant par la main. — He was holding a child by the hand.
2) (= gérer) [magasin, hôtel] to run3) [promesse, engagement] to keep4) (= considérer)5) (= occuper)6) (= résister à)7) (= garder, maintenir)Tenez votre chien en laisse. — Keep your dog on the lead.
8) (= avoir reçu)tenir qch de qn [histoire] — to have heard sth from sb, [qualité, défaut] to have inherited sth from sb, to have got sth from sb
2. vi1) (= ne pas se défaire) [noeud, joint] to hold2) (= ne pas disparaître) [neige, gel] to last3) (= résister) (= survivre) to survivetiens, voilà le stylo! — there's the pen!
5) (exclamatif)Tiens, c'est Alain là-bas! — Look, that's Alain over there!
6)tenir à [ami, objet] — to be attached to, to care for
Il tient beaucoup à elle. — He's very attached to her., (= avoir pour cause) to be due to, to stem from, (= dépendre de)
tenir à faire — to really want to do, to be determined to do
Elle tient à y aller. — She's determined to go.
7)tenir de (= relever de) — to partake of, (= ressembler à) to take after
Il tient de son père. — He takes after his father.
* * *tenir verb table: venirA vtr1 ( serrer) to hold [objet, personne, animal]; tiens-moi ça hold this (for me); tiens-moi hold me; tiens-moi la main hold my hand; tenir qn par la main/le bras to hold sb's hand/arm; tenir un enfant contre sa poitrine to hold a child to one's breast; tenir qch à la main/dans ses mains to hold sth in one's hand/in one's hands; tenir un couteau par le manche to hold a knife by the handle; tenir la rampe to hold onto the banister; tenir son chien to hold one's dog; tenir fermement qch to hold sth firmly ou tightly; tenir qch serré sous le bras to hold sth firmly ou tightly under one's arm; tiens!, tenez! ( voici) here you are!; ( écoutez-moi) look!; tiens! c'est pour toi ( voici un cadeau) here, it's for you; ( voici une gifle) take that!; si je le tenais! if I could get or lay my hands on him!; bien tenir to hold on to [portefeuille, chien]; faire tenir une lettre/un message à qn† to dispatch a letter/a message to sb; ⇒ deux;2 ( avoir sous son contrôle) to keep [sb] under control [élèves, enfants]; tenir sa classe to control one's class well; tenir son cheval Équit to keep one's horse well in hand; il nous tient he's got a hold on us;3 Mil (occuper, contrôler) to hold [colline, pont, ville]; tenir la première place Sport to be in first place;4 ( avoir attrapé) to hold [animal, coupable, meurtrier]; je te tiens! I've caught ou got you!; pendant que je te tiens fig whilst I've got you; tenir une grippe○ to have flu GB ou the flu US;5 ( posséder) to have [preuves, renseignements]; il tient le sujet de son prochain roman he's got the subject of his next novel; tenir qch de qn to get sth from sb [trait physique, caractère, information]; il tient ses yeux bleus de son père he gets his blue eyes from his father; il tient ses informations d'un ami he got his information from a friend; je tiens cette nouvelle de Paul I got this news from Paul; d'où or de qui tenez-vous ce renseignement? where did you get that information?; d'où tenez-vous cette certitude? what makes you so certain?; elle tient ses bijoux de sa mère she inherited her jewels from her mother;6 ( avoir la charge de) to hold [emploi, poste, assemblée]; to run [café, boutique, maison, journal, municipalité]; to be in charge of, to be on duty on [standard, bureau d'accueil]; bien tenir sa maison to keep one's house spick and span; tenir la comptabilité to keep the books;7 ( garder) to keep; tenir qn occupé to keep sb busy; tenir sa chambre propre to keep one's room tidy; tenir les aliments au frais to keep food in a cool place; ‘tenir hors de portée des enfants’ ‘keep out of reach of children’; tenir un accord secret to keep an agreement secret; tenir la porte fermée to keep the door closed; tenir une note Mus to hold a note; tenir un article† to carry an item; tenir les cours† Fin to maintain prices;8 ( conserver une position) tenir sa tête droite/immobile to hold one's head upright/still; tenir les bras écartés to hold one's arms apart; tenir les mains/les bras en l'air to hold up one's hands/one's arms; tenir les yeux ouverts/baissés to keep one's eyes open/lowered; tenir les poings serrés to keep one's fists clenched;9 ( maintenir en place) to hold down [chargement]; to hold up [pantalon, chaussettes]; tenir la porte fermée avec son pied to hold the door shut with one's foot;10 ( ne pas s'écarter de) to keep to [trajectoire]; to keep [rythme] ; tenir sa droite/sa gauche to keep to the right/to the left; tenir le large to stay in open waters;11 ( résister) ne pas tenir la comparaison not to bear comparison; tenir l'eau to be waterproof; tenir la mer [navire] to be seaworthy; tenir le coup (physiquement, moralement) to hold out; tenir le choc lit [matériel, appareil, verre] to withstand the impact; [personne] to stand the strain;12 ( contenir) to hold [quantité]; tenir vingt litres to hold twenty litresGB; ma voiture ne tient que deux personnes there's room for only two people in my car;13 ( occuper) [objet] to take up [espace, place, volume]; [personne] to hold [rôle, position]; tenir peu de place not to take up much room; tenir la place de deux personnes to take up as much room as two people; le monument tient le centre de la place the monument stands in the centreGB of the square;14 ( considérer) tenir qch pour sacré to hold sth sacred; tenir qn pour responsable to hold sb responsible; je le tiens pour un lâche I consider him (to be) a coward; je tiens mes renseignements pour exacts I consider my information to be correct; tenir qn pour mort to give sb up for dead; tenir pour certain que to regard it as certain that.B tenir à vtr ind1 ( avoir de l'attachement pour) tenir à to be fond of, to like [personne, objet]; tenir à sa réputation/à la vie to value one's reputation/one's life; il tient à son argent he can't bear to be parted from his money; tenir à son indépendance to like one's independence; tenir au corps [aliment] to be nourishing;2 ( vouloir) j'y tiens I insist; si vous y tenez if you insist; tenir à faire to want to do; elle tient à vous parler she insists on speaking to you; je ne tiens pas à faire I'd rather not do; tenir à ce que qn fasse to insist that sb should do; je ne tiens pas à ce qu'elle fasse I'd rather she didn't do; je tiens beaucoup à la revoir I'd really like to see her again; il tient à rentrer avant la nuit he's anxious to get home before dark; nous tenons absolument à vous avoir à dîner bientôt you really must come to dinner soon; ne reste pas si tu n'y tiens pas don't stay if you don't want to;3 ( être dû à) tenir à to be due to; la mauvaise récolte tient au manque d'eau the poor harvest is due to a lack of water; tes erreurs tiennent à ton inexpérience your mistakes are due to your lack of experience.C tenir de vtr ind1 ( ressembler à) tenir de to take after; tenir de sa mère/son père to take after one's mother/one's father; il a de qui tenir○ you can (just) see who he takes after ou where he gets it from; de qui peut-elle tenir pour être si méchante? where does she get her nastiness from?;D vi1 ( rester en place) [clou, attache, corde, étagère, barrage, soufflé] to hold; [timbre, colle, sparadrap] to stick; [assemblage, bandage] to stay in place; [coiffure] to stay tidy; [mise en plis] to stay in; tenir au mur avec de la colle/des épingles ( adhérer) to stick to the wall with glue/pins; tenir sur une jambe/un pied to stand on one leg/one foot; ces chaussures ne me tiennent pas aux pieds these shoes won't stay on my feet;2 ( résister) tenir (bon) ( surmonter les conditions) [personne, matériel] to hold out; ( refuser de capituler) gén to hang on, to hold out; Mil to hold out; ( ne pas relâcher sa prise) [personne] to hang on; tenir sans cigarettes jusqu'à la fin de la réunion to last ou go without cigarettes till the end of the meeting; tenir jusqu'à la fin de la réunion to hold out until the end of the meeting; tenir économiquement to hold ou last out in economic terms; j'espère que ma voiture va tenir (bon) I hope my car will last out; on a voulu me renvoyer mais j'ai tenu (bon) they wanted to fire me but I hung on; je ne peux plus (y) tenir I can't stand it any longer; il n'y a pas de télévision qui tienne○ there's no question of watching television;3 ( durer) le plan tient-il toujours? is the plan still on?; leur mariage tient encore their marriage is still holding together; le soleil n'a pas tenu longtemps the sun didn't last long; la neige tient/ne tient pas the snow is settling/is not settling; les fleurs n'ont pas tenu the flowers didn't last long; la couleur n'a pas tenu the colourGB has faded; tenir au lavage [couleur] not to run in the wash GB ou laundry US;4 ( rester valable) [théorie, argument] to hold good; ton alibi ne tient plus your alibi no longer stands up; ‘ça tient toujours pour demain?’ ‘is it still all right for tomorrow?’;5 ( être contenu) [personnes, véhicule, meubles, objets] to fit (dans into); mes vêtements tiendront dans une valise my clothes will fit into one suitcase; tenir à six dans une voiture to fit six into a car; faire tenir six personnes dans une voiture to fit six people into a car; mon article tient en trois pages my article takes up only three pages; tenir en hauteur/largeur/longueur to be short enough/narrow enough/short enough (dans for); tenir en hauteur dans une pièce to fit into a room (heightwise); ne pas tenir en hauteur/largeur/longeur to be too tall/wide/long (dans for); ne pas tenir en largeur dans un espace to be too wide for a space.E se tenir vpr1 ( soi-même) [personne] to hold [tête, ventre, bras]; se tenir la tête de douleur to hold one's head in pain; se tenir la tête à deux mains to hold one's head in one's hands;2 ( l'un l'autre) se tenir par le bras [personnes] to be arm in arm; ils se tenaient par la taille they had their arms around each other's waists; se tenir par la main [personnes] to hold hands;3 ( s'accrocher) to hold on; se tenir par les pieds to hold on with one's feet; se tenir à une branche/à la rampe to hold onto a branch/onto the banisters; se tenir d'une main à qch to hold onto sth with one hand; tiens-toi or tenez-vous bien○ fig prepare yourself for a shock;4 ( demeurer) se tenir accroupi/allongé/penché/courbé/à genoux to be squatting/stretched out/leaning/bent over/kneeling; se tenir au milieu/à la porte ( debout) to be standing in the middle/at the door; se tenir caché/sans bouger/au chaud to stay hidden/still/in the warm; se tenir prêt to be ready; se tenir tranquille ( immobile) to keep still; ( silencieux) to keep quiet; ( dans la légalité) to behave oneself; se tenir immobile ( debout) to stand still;5 ( se comporter) to behave; se tenir bien/mal to behave well/badly; savoir se tenir to know how to behave; tiens-toi bien! behave yourself!;6 ( avoir une posture) se tenir droit or bien/mal to have (a) good posture/(a) bad posture; tiens-toi droit! ( debout) stand up straight!; ( assis) sit straight!;7 ( avoir lieu) [manifestation, exposition] to be held; la réunion se tiendra au Caire the meeting will be held in Cairo;8 ( être liés) [événements] to fit together;9 ( être cohérent) [exposé, raisonnement, œuvre] to hold together; il n'y a rien à dire, tout se tient there's nothing to be said, it all holds together; ça se tient it makes sense;10 ( se considérer) se tenir pour to consider oneself to be; je me tiens pour satisfait des résultats I consider myself to be satisfied with the results; tenez-vous le pour dit○! I don't want to have to tell you again!;11 ( être fidèle) s'en tenir à to stand by; je m'en tiendrai à ma promesse/notre accord/leur décision I will stand by my promise/our agreement/their decision;12 ( se limiter) s'en tenir à to keep to; s'en tenir au minimum/au sujet to keep to a minimum/to the point; s'en tenir aux ordres to stick to orders; s'en tenir là to leave it there; ne pas savoir à quoi s'en tenir avec qn/qch not to know what to make of sb/sth.F v impers il ne tient qu'à toi de partir it's up to you to decide whether to leave; qu'à cela ne tienne! never mind!G tiens excl oh!; tiens (donc), vous voilà! oh, there you are!; tiens, je parie que c'est ta mère! oh! I bet it's your mother; tiens, vous croyez? do you think so?; tiens, tu es invité aussi? oh! so you've been invited as well?; tiens, tu n'étais pas au courant? didn't you know?; tiens donc! iron fancy that!; tiens tiens (tiens)! well, well!en tenir pour qn to have a crush on sb.[tənir] verbe transitifA.[AVOIR DANS LES MAINS]1. [retenir] to hold (on to)je tenais mal la bouteille et elle m'a échappé I wasn't holding the bottle tightly enough and it slipped2. [manier] to holdtu tiens mal ta raquette/ton arc you're not holding your racket/your bow properlyB.[CONSERVER]tiens-lui la porte, il est chargé hold the door open for him, he's got his hands full2. [garder - note] to hold‘tenez votre droite’a. [sur la route] ‘keep (to the) right’b. [sur un Escalator] ‘keep to the right’4. (Belgique) [collectionner] to collectC.[POSSÉDER]1. [avoir reçu]tenir quelque chose de quelqu'un [par hérédité] to get something from somebody[avoir à sa merci] to have gotah, ah, petit coquin, je te tiens! got you, you little devil!si je tenais celui qui a défoncé ma portière! just let me get ou lay my hands on whoever smashed in my car door!elle m'a tenu une heure avec ses histoires de divorce I had to listen to her going on about her divorce for a whole hourpendant que je vous tiens (au téléphone), pourrais-je vous demander un service? since I'm speaking to you (on the phone), may I ask you a favour?3. [détenir - indice, information, preuve] to have ; [ - contrat] to have, to have won ; [ - réponse, solution] to have (found) ou gottenir quelque chose de [l'apprendre] to have (got) something fromil a eu des troubles psychologiques — de qui tenez-vous cela? he's had psychological problems — who told you that?nous tenons de source sûre/soviétique que... we have it on good authority/we hear from Soviet sources that...tenir quelque chose de [le tirer de]: je tiens mon autorité de l'État I derive my power from the stateelle en tient une couche! (familier) she's as thick as two short planks (UK), what a dumb bell! (US)il en tient une bonne ce soir (familier) he's had a skinful (UK) ou he's three sheets to the wind tonightb. [il est ivre] he's really plastered!4. [transmettre]nous vous ferons tenir une copie des documents (soutenu) we will make sure you receive a copy of the documentsD.[CONTRÔLER, AVOIR LA RESPONSABILITÉ DE]1. [avoir prise sur, dominer] to holdquand la colère le tient, il peut être dangereux he can be dangerous when he's angryla jalousie le tenait jealousy had him in its grip, he was gripped by jealousy[avoir de l'autorité sur - classe, élève] to (keep under) controltenir la caisse to be at the cash desk, to be the cashierelle tient la rubrique artistique à "Madame" she has a regular Arts column in "Madame"le soir, il tenait le bar at night he used to serve behind the barle tribunal tiendra audience dans le nouveau bâtiment the court hearings will be held in the new buildingtenir des propos désobligeants/élogieux to make offensive/appreciative remarks5. [astreint à]je me sens tenu de la prévenir I feel morally obliged ou duty-bound to warn her7. ÉQUITATION [cheval] to keep in handE.[EXPRIME UNE MESURE]tenir une place importante to have ou to hold an important place2. [contenir] to holdF.[ÊTRE CONSTANT DANS]1. [résister à] (to be able) to takea. (familier) [assemblage, vêtements] to hold outb. [digue] to hold (out)c. [personne] (to be able) to take itle soir, je ne tiens pas le coup I can't take late nightstenir une promesse to keep ou to fulfil a promise[s'engager dans - pari]je tiens la gageure ou le pari! I'll take up the challenge!tenir quelqu'un/quelque chose pour to consider somebody/something to be, to look upon somebody/something as————————[tənir] verbe intransitif1. [rester en position - attache] to hold ; [ - chignon] to stay up, to hold ; [ - bouton, trombone] to stay on ; [ - empilement, tas] to stay upmets du gel, tes cheveux tiendront mieux use gel, your hair'll hold its shape betterle porridge vous tient au corps ou à l'estomac porridge keeps you goingfaire tenir quelque chose avec de la colle/des clous to glue/to nail something into positiona. [être fixé à] to be fixed on ou tob. [être contigu à] to be next to[personne]il ne tient pas encore bien sur sa bicyclette/ses skis/ses jambes he's not very steady on his bike/his skis/his legs yetcet enfant ne tient pas sur sa chaise this child can't sit still ou is always fidgeting in his chair2. [résister - union] to last, to hold out ; [ - chaise, vêtements] to hold ou to last out ; [ - digue] to hold out ; [ - personne] to hold ou to last outje ne tiens plus au soleil, je rentre I can't stand the sun any more, I'm going intes arguments ne tiendront pas longtemps face à la réalité your arguments won't hold for very long when faced with realitytenir bon ou fermea. [s'agripper] to hold firm ou tightb. [ne pas céder] to hold outtenez bon, les secours arrivent hold ou hang on, help's on its wayil me refusait une augmentation, mais j'ai tenu bon he wouldn't give me a rise but I held out ou stood my groundne pas y tenir, ne (pas) pouvoir y tenir: n'y tenant plus, je l'appelai au téléphone unable to stand it any longer, I phoned himça sent si bon le chocolat, je ne vais pas pouvoir y tenir there's such a gorgeous smell of chocolate, I just won't be able to resist it3. [durer, ne pas s'altérer - fleurs] to keep, to last ; [ - tissu] to last (well) ; [ - beau temps] to last, to hold out ; [ - bronzage] to last ; [ - neige] to settle, to stayil n'y a pas de "mais ma tante" qui tienne, tu vas te coucher! there's no "but Auntie" about it, off to bed with you!5. [pouvoir être logé] to fittenir en hauteur/largeur (dans) to fit vertically/widthwise (in)6. (locution)a. (familier) [aimer] to be hooked on somethingb. [ne considérer que] to stick to somethingtiens, tenez [en donnant quelque chose] heretiens, tenez [pour attirer l'attention, pour insister]: tiens, le tonnerre gronde listen, it's thunderingtiens, rends-toi utile here, make yourself usefultenez, je ne vous ferai même pas payer l'électricité look, I won't even charge you for the electricitys'il est intéressé par le salaire? tiens, bien sûr que oui! is he interested in the salary? you bet he is!tiens, tenez [exprime la surprise, l'incrédulité]: tiens, Bruno! que fais-tu ici? (hello) Bruno, what are you doing here?tiens, je n'aurais jamais cru ça de lui well, well, I'd never have expected it of himun tiens vaut mieux que deux tu l'auras (proverbe) a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (proverbe)————————tenir à verbe plus préposition1. [être attaché à - personne] to care for, to be very fond of ; [ - objet] to be attached to ; [ - réputation] to care about ; [ - indépendance, liberté] to valuesi tu tiens à la vie... if you value your life...2. [vouloir]tenir à faire quelque chose to be eager to do ou to be keen on doing somethingje tiens à être présent à la signature du contrat I insist on being there when the contract is signedtu veux lui parler? — je n'y tiens pas vraiment would you like to talk to him? — not really ou not particularlytenir à ce que: je tiens à ce qu'ils aient une bonne éducation I'm most concerned that they should have a good educationvenez dîner, j'y tiens absolument! come and have dinner, I insist!le bonheur tient parfois à peu de chose sometimes it's the little things that give people the most happiness4. (tournure impersonnelle) [être du ressort de]s'il ne tenait qu'à moi if it was up to me ou my decision————————tenir de verbe plus préposition1. [ressembler à] to take afterce chien tient à la fois de l'épagneul et du setter this dog is a sort of cross between a spaniel and a setterelle est vraiment têtue/douée — elle a de qui tenir! she's so stubborn/gifted — it runs in the family!2. [relever de]————————se tenir verbe pronominal (emploi réciproque)se tenir par le cou/la taille to have one's arms round each other's shoulders/waists————————se tenir verbe pronominal (emploi passif)————————se tenir verbe pronominal transitifse tenir la tête à deux mains to hold ou to clutch one's head in one's hands————————se tenir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [se retenir] to hold on (tight)b. [fortement] to cling to, to clutch, to grip2. [se trouver - en position debout] to stand, to be standing ; [ - en position assise] to sit, to be sitting ou seateda. [debout] to stand up straightb. [assis] to sit up straightse tenir aux aguets to be on the lookout, to watch out3. [se conduire] to behave4. [être cohérent]a. [argumentation, intrigue] to hold together, to stand upb. [raisonnement] to hold water, to hold together5. (locution)d'abord ingénieur puis directrice d'usine, elle ne s'en est pas tenue là she started out as an engineer, then became a factory manager, but she didn't stop therene pas se tenir de [joie, impatience] to be beside oneself withtiens-toi bien, tenez-vous bien: ils ont détourné, tiens-toi bien, deux millions d'euros! they embezzled, wait for it, 2 million euros!elle a battu le record, tenez-vous bien, de plus de deux secondes! she broke the previous record and by over two seconds, would you believe!————————se tenir pour verbe pronominal plus préposition1. [se considérer comme]je ne me tiens pas encore pour battu I don't reckon I'm ou I don't consider myself defeated yetje ne me tiens pas pour un génie I don't regard myself as ou think of myself as ou consider myself a genius2. (locution)je ne supporterai pas tes insolences, tiens-le-toi pour dit! I'll say this only once, I won't put up with your rudeness! -
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prendre [pʀɑ̃dʀ]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 58━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Lorsque prendre fait partie d'une locution comme prendre en photo, prendre en charge, reportez-vous aussi à l'autre mot.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. <• avec lui, il faut en prendre et en laisser you can't believe half of what he says• tiens, prends ce marteau here, use this hammer• si tu sors, prends ton parapluie if you go out, take your umbrella• j'ai pris l'avion/le train de 4 heures I caught the 4 o'clock plane/trainc. ( = s'emparer de, surprendre) [+ poisson, voleur] to catch• se faire prendre [voleur] to be caught• qu'est-ce qui te prend ? (inf) what's the matter with you?• ça te prend souvent ? (inf) are you often like this?• je vous y prends ! caught you!d. ( = duper) to take ine. ( = manger, boire) [+ aliment, boisson] to have ; [+ médicament] to take• prenez-vous du sucre ? do you take sugar?• est-ce que vous prendrez du café ? would you like some coffee?f. ( = acheter) [+ billet, essence] to get ; ( = réserver) [+ couchette, place] to book• peux-tu me prendre du pain ? can you get me some bread?g. ( = accepter) [+ client, locataire] to take ; [+ passager] to pick uph. ( = noter) [+ renseignement, adresse, nom, rendez-vous] to write down ; [+ mesures, température, empreintes] to takei. ( = adopter) [+ air, ton] to put on ; [+ décision, risque, mesure] to takej. ( = acquérir) prendre de l'autorité to gain authorityk. ( = faire payer) to charge• qu'est-ce qu'on a pris ! (reproches) we really got it in the neck! (inf) ; (averse) we got drenched!m. ( = réagir à) [+ nouvelle] to taken. ( = manier) [+ personne] to handle ; [+ problème] to deal witho. (locutions)► prendre qn/qch pour ( = considérer comme) to take sb/sth for ; ( = utiliser comme) to take sb/sth as• pour qui me prenez-vous ? what do you take me for?• prendre qch pour cible to make sth a target► prendre sur soi ( = se maîtriser) to grin and bear it ; ( = assumer) to take responsibility• savoir prendre sur soi to keep a grip on o.s.2. <a. ( = durcir) [ciment, pâte, crème] to setb. ( = réussir) [mouvement, mode] to catch onc. ( = commencer à brûler) [feu] to take ; (accidentellement) to start ; [allumette] to light ; [bois] to catch fired. ( = passer) to go3. <a. ( = se considérer)• pour qui se prend-il ? who does he think he is?• se prendre au sérieux to take o.s. seriouslyb. ( = accrocher, coincer) to catchc. (locutions)► s'en prendre à ( = passer sa colère sur) to take it out on ; ( = blâmer) to put the blame on ; ( = attaquer) to attack* * *pʀɑ̃dʀ
1.
1) ( saisir) to takeprendre un vase sur l'étagère/dans le placard — to take a vase off the shelf/out of the cupboard
2) (se donner, acquérir)prendre un accent — ( involontairement) to pick up an accent; ( volontairement) to put on an accent
prendre une habitude — to develop ou pick up a habit
3) ( dérober) to takeon m'a pris tous mes bijoux — I had all my jewellery GB ou jewelry US stolen
4) ( apporter) to bring5) ( emporter) to take6) ( retirer)7) ( consommer) to have [boisson, aliment, repas]; to take [médicament, drogue]aller prendre un café/une bière — to go for a coffee/a beer
je prends des calmants depuis la guerre — I've been on tranquillizers [BrE] since the war
8) ( s'accorder) to takeje vais prendre mon mercredi — (colloq) I'm going to take Wednesday off
9) ( choisir) to take [objet]; to choose [sujet, question]prendre quelqu'un pour époux/épouse — to take somebody to be one's husband/wife
10) ( faire payer) to chargeil prend 15% au passage — (colloq) he takes a cut of 15%
11) ( nécessiter) to take [temps]; ( user) to take up [espace, temps]12) (acheter, réserver, louer) to get [aliments, essence, place]13) ( embaucher) ( durablement) to take [somebody] on [employé, assistant, apprenti]; ( pour une mission) to engage [personne]prendre un avocat/guide — to engage a lawyer/guide
14) ( accueillir) to takeprendre un client — [taxi] to pick up a customer
15) ( ramasser au passage) to pick up [personne, pain, clé, journal, ticket]16) ( emmener) to take [personne]je peux te prendre — ( en voiture) I can give you a lift
17) ( attraper) to catch [personne, animal]je vous y prends! — (colloq) caught you!
on ne m'y prendra plus! — (colloq) ( à faire) you won't catch me doing that again!; ( à croire) I won't be taken in (colloq) again!
je ne me suis pas laissé prendre — ( tromper) I wasn't going to be taken in (colloq)
18) (colloq) ( assaillir)ça te/leur prend souvent? — are you/they often like this?
19) ( captiver) to involve [spectateur, lecteur]être pris par un livre/film — to get involved in a book/film
20) ( subir) to get [gifle, coup de soleil, décharge, contravention]; to catch [rhume]21) ( utiliser) to take [autobus, métro, train, ferry, autoroute]22) ( envisager) to takeprenons par exemple Nina — take Nina, for example
23) ( considérer) to takepour qui me prends-tu? — ( grossière erreur) what do you take me for?; ( manque de respect) who do you think you're talking to?
excusez-moi, je vous ai pris pour quelqu'un d'autre — I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else
24) ( traiter) to handle25) ( mesurer) to take [mensurations, température, tension, pouls]26) ( noter) to take down27) ( apprendre)où a-t-il pris qu'ils allaient divorcer? — where did he get the idea they were going to get divorced?
28) ( accepter) to take29) ( endosser) to take over [direction, pouvoir]; to assume [contrôle, poste]prendre sur soi de faire — to take it upon oneself to do, to undertake to do
30) ( accumuler) to put on [poids]; to gain [avance]31) ( contracter) to take on [bail]; to take [emploi]32) ( défier) to take [somebody] on [concurrent]33) ( conquérir) Armée to take, to seize [ville, forteresse]; to capture [navire, tank]; Jeux to take [pièce, carte]
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verbe intransitif1) ( aller)prendre à gauche/vers le nord — to go left/north
2) ( s'enflammer) [feu, bois, mèche] to catch; [incendie] to break out3) ( se solidifier) [gelée, flan, glace, ciment, plâtre, colle] to set; [blancs d'œufs] to stiffen; [mayonnaise] to thicken4) ( réussir) [grève, innovation] to be a success; [idée, mode] to catch on; [teinture, bouture, vaccination, greffe] to take; [leçon] to sink in5) ( prélever)6) ( se contraindre)7) (colloq) ( être cru)ça ne prend pas! — it won't wash (colloq) ou work!
8) (colloq) ( subir)
3.
se prendre verbe pronominal1) (devoir être saisi, consommé, mesuré)2) ( pouvoir être acquis)3) ( se tenir l'un l'autre)4) ( se coincer)5) (colloq) ( recevoir)6) ( commencer)7) ( se considérer)8)s'en prendre à — ( par des reproches ou des critiques) to attack [personne, presse, parti]; ( pour passer sa colère) to take it out on [personne]; ( agresser verbalement ou physiquement) to go for [personne]; ( blâmer) to blame [personne, groupe, institution]
9) ( se comporter)savoir s'y prendre avec — to have a way with [enfants, femmes, vieux]; to know how to handle [employés, élèves]
10) ( agir)elle s'y prend bien/mal — she goes about it the right/wrong way
••* * *pʀɑ̃dʀ1. vt1) (= saisir) to take2) (= se procurer) to getJ'ai pris du lait en rentrant. — I got some milk on the way home.
J'ai pris des places pour le concert. — I got some tickets for the concert.
3) (= aller chercher) to get, to fetch Grande-Bretagne, [passager] to pick uppasser prendre — to pick up, to go and fetch
Je passerai te prendre. — I'll come and pick you up., I'll come and fetch you.
Je dois passer prendre Richard. — I have to pick Richard up., I have to go and fetch Richard.
4) [train, bus] to takeNous avons pris le train de huit heures. — We took the eight o'clock train.
Je prends toujours le train pour aller à Paris. — I always go to Paris by train., I always take the train when I go to Paris.
5) (= prélever) [pourcentage, argent] to take off6) (= acquérir) [du poids] to put on, to gainprendre goût à qch — to develop a taste for sth, to acquire a taste for sth
7) (= adopter) [voix, ton] to put on8) (= attraper) [malfaiteur, poisson] to catch9) [personnel] to take on, [locataire] to take in10) (= s'y prendre avec) [enfant, problème] to handleprendre sur soi de faire qch — to take it upon o.s. to do sth
prendre sa source [rivière] — to rise, to have its source
être pris à partie par qn (= interpellé par qn) — to be taken to task by sb
être violemment pris à partie par qn (= molesté par qn) — to be violently set upon by sb
2. vi1) [liquide, ciment] to set2) [greffe, vaccin] to take3) [ruse] to be successful4) [feu] to go, [incendie] to start, [allumette] to light5) (= se diriger)Prenez à gauche en arrivant au rond-point. — Turn left at the roundabout.
6) * (= être preneur)* * *prendre verb table: prendreA vtr1 ( saisir) to take; prendre un vase sur l'étagère/dans le placard to take a vase off the shelf/out of the cupboard; prendre le bras de son mari to take one's husband's arm; prendre qn par la taille ( des deux mains) to take sb by the waist; ( d'un bras) to put one's arm around sb's waist; puis-je prendre votre manteau? may I take your coat?; prenez donc une chaise do have ou take a seat; ⇒ clique, courage, jambe;2 (se donner, acquérir) prendre un air/une expression to put on an air/an expression; prendre le nom de son mari to take one's husband's name; prendre une identité to assume an identity; prendre un accent ( involontairement) to pick up an accent; ( volontairement) to put on an accent; prendre une habitude to develop ou pick up a habit; prendre une voix grave to adopt a solemn tone; prendre un rôle to assume a role; ta remarque prend tout son sens you comment begins to make sense; prendre une nuance to take on a particular nuance;3 ( dérober) to take; prendre de l'argent dans la caisse/à ses parents to take money from the till GB ou cash register/from one's parents; on m'a pris tous mes bijoux I had all my jewellery GB ou jewelry US stolen; il m'a pris ma petite amie he stole my girlfriend; la guerre leur a pris deux fils they lost two sons in the war; la guerre leur a pris tout ce qui leur était cher the war robbed them of all they held most dear;4 ( apporter) to bring; n'oublie pas de prendre des bottes don't forget to bring boots; je n'ai pas pris assez d'argent I haven't brought enough money;5 ( emporter) to take; j'ai pris ton parapluie I took your umbrella; ne prends rien sans demander don't take anything without asking; prends ton écharpe, il fait froid take your scarf, it's cold;6 ( retirer) prendre de l'argent au distributeur to get some money out of the cash dispenser; prendre de l'eau au puits to get water from the well; prendre quelques livres à la bibliothèque to get a few books out of the library;7 ( consommer) to have [boisson, aliment, repas]; to take [médicament, drogue]; vous prendrez bien quelque chose/un peu de gâteau? won't you have something to eat or drink/some cake?; je vais prendre du poisson I'll have fish; mais tu n'as rien pris! you've hardly taken any!; aller prendre un café/une bière to go for a coffee/a beer; je prends des calmants depuis la guerre I've been on tranquillizersGB since the war; le médecin me fait prendre des antibiotiques the doctor has put me on antibiotics; je ne prends jamais d'alcool/de drogue I never touch alcohol/take drugs;8 ( s'accorder) to take; prendre un congé to take a vacation; je vais prendre mon mercredi○ I'm going to take Wednesday off; ⇒ temps;9 ( choisir) to take [objet]; to choose [sujet, question]; prendre la rouge/le moins cher des deux/la chambre double to take the red one/the cheaper one/the double room; j'ai pris la question sur Zola I chose the question on Zola; la romancière a pris comme sujet une histoire vraie the writer based her novel on a true story; prendre qn pour époux/épouse to take sb to be one's husband/wife;10 ( faire payer) to charge; elle prend combien de l'heure/pour une coupe? how much does she charge an hour/for a cut?; on m'a pris très cher I was charged a lot; il prend 15% au passage he takes a cut of 15%;11 ( nécessiter) to take [temps]; ( user) to take up [espace, temps]; le voyage m'a pris moins de deux heures the trip took me less than two hours; tes livres prennent trop de place your books take up too much room; mes enfants me prennent tout mon temps/toute mon énergie my children take up all my time/all my energy;12 (acheter, réserver, louer) to get [aliments, essence, place]; prends aussi du jambon get some ham too; j'ai pris deux places pour ce soir I've got two tickets for tonight; prendre une chambre en ville to get a room in town; j'en prendrai un kilo I'll have a kilo;13 ( embaucher) ( durablement) to take [sb] on [employé, assistant, apprenti]; ( pour une mission) to engage [personne]; ils ne m'ont pas pris they didn't take me on; prendre qn comme nourrice to take sb on as a nanny; prendre un avocat/guide to engage a lawyer/guide; être pris chez or par Hachette to get a job with Hachette; prendre une maîtresse to take a mistress;14 ( accueillir) to take; ils ont pris la petite chez eux they took the little girl in; l'école n'a pas voulu la prendre the school wouldn't take her; ce train ne prend pas de voyageurs this train doesn't take passengers; prendre un client [taxi] to pick up a customer; [prostituée] to pick up a client; [coiffeur] to take a customer; prendre un patient [médecin] to see a patient; prendre un nouveau patient [médecin, dentiste] to take on a new patient; prendre un élève [professeur] to take on a student;15 ( ramasser au passage) to pick up [personne, pain, clé, journal, ticket]; je passe te prendre à midi I'll come and pick you up at 12; prendre un auto-stoppeur to pick up a hitchhiker; prendre les enfants à l'école to collect the children from school;16 ( emmener) to take [personne]; je prends les enfants cet après-midi I'll take the children this afternoon; je peux te prendre ( en voiture) I can give you a lift;17 ( attraper) to catch [personne, animal]; elle s'est fait prendre en train de voler she got caught stealing; prendre un papillon avec ses doigts to pick up a butterfly; prendre un papillon entre ses mains to cup a butterfly in one's hands; je vous y prends○! caught you!; on ne m'y prendra plus○! I won't be taken in○ again!; se laisser prendre par un attrape-nigauds/une histoire to fall for a trick/a story; je ne me suis pas laissé prendre ( tromper) I wasn't going to be taken in○; se laisser prendre dans une bagarre to get drawn into a fight; se faire prendre par l'ennemi to be captured by the enemy; prendre un poisson to catch a fish; ⇒ flagrant, sac, taureau, vinaigre;18 ( assaillir) une douleur le prit he felt a sudden pain; qu'est-ce qui te prend○? what's the matter with you?; ça te/leur prend souvent○? are you/they often like this? ça te prend souvent de gueuler○ comme ça? do you often yell○ like that?;19 ( captiver) to involve [spectateur, lecteur]; être pris par un livre/film to be involved in a book/film;20 ( subir) to get [gifle, coup de soleil, décharge, contravention]; to catch [rhume]; j'ai pris le marteau sur le pied the hammer hit me on the foot; qu'est-ce qu'ils ont pris○! (coups, défaite) what a beating○ they got!; ( reproches) what a telling-off○ they got!; prendre une quinte de toux to have a coughing fit;21 Transp ( utiliser) to take [autobus, métro, train, ferry, autoroute]; prendre le train/la voiture/l'avion to take the train/the car/the plane; prendre le or un taxi to take a taxi; il a pris l'avion pour aller à Bruxelles he went to Brussels by air; je ne prends plus la voiture pour aller à Paris I've given up driving to Paris; s'il fait beau, je prendrai la bicyclette if the weather's nice, I'll cycle; en général je prends mon vélo pour aller travailler I usually cycle to work;22 ( envisager) to take; prenons par exemple Nina take Nina, for example; si je prends une langue comme le chinois/un pays comme la Chine if we take a language like Chinese/a country like China; à tout prendre all in all;23 ( considérer) to take; ne le prends pas mal don't take it the wrong way; il a plutôt bien pris ta remarque he took your comment rather well; il me prend pour un imbécile he takes me for a fool; pour qui me prends-tu? ( grossière erreur) what do you take me for?; ( manque de respect) who do you think you're talking to?; tu me prends pour ton esclave? I'm not your slave, you know!; excusez-moi, je vous ai pris pour quelqu'un d'autre I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else; ⇒ argent, canard, vessie;24 ( traiter) to handle; il est très gentil quand on sait le prendre he's very nice when you know how to handle him; savoir prendre son enfant to know how to handle one's child; on ne sait jamais par où la prendre○ you never know how to handle her;25 ( mesurer) to take [mensurations, température, tension, pouls]; je vais prendre votre pointure let me measure your foot;26 ( noter) to take down; je vais prendre votre adresse let me just take down your address; il s'est enfui mais j'ai pris le numéro de sa voiture he drove off but I took down his registration GB ou license US number;27 ( apprendre) prendre que to get the idea (that); où a-t-il pris qu'ils allaient divorcer? where did he get the idea they were going to get divorced?;28 ( accepter) to take; prendre les cartes de crédit to take credit cards; il a refusé de prendre l'argent he refused to take the money; il faut prendre les gens comme ils sont you must take people as you find them; prendre les choses comme elles sont to take things as they come; à 1 500, je prends, mais pas plus at 1,500, I'll take it, but that's my best offer;29 ( endosser) to take over [direction, pouvoir]; to assume [contrôle, poste]; je prends ça sur moi I'll see to it; prendre sur soi de faire to take it upon oneself to do, to undertake to do; elle a pris sur elle de leur parler/de leur cacher la vérité she took it upon herself to talk to them/to hide the truth from them; je prends sur moi tes dépenses I'll cover your expenses;30 ( accumuler) to put on [poids]; to gain [avance]; prendre trois minutes (d'avance) to gain three minutes; prendre des forces to build up one's strength;32 ( défier) to take [sb] on [concurrent]; je prends le gagnant/le perdant I'll take on the winner/the loser;33 ( conquérir) Mil to take, to seize [ville, forteresse]; to capture [navire, tank]; Jeux to take [pièce, carte];34 ( posséder sexuellement) to take [femme].B vi1 ( aller) prendre à gauche/vers le nord to go left/north; prenez tout droit keep straight on; prendre à travers champs to strike out GB ou head off across the fields; prendre au plus court to take the shortest route; prendre par le littoral to follow the coast;2 ( s'enflammer) [feu, bois, mèche] to catch; [incendie] to break out;3 ( se solidifier) [gelée, flan, glace, ciment, plâtre, colle] to set; [blancs d'œufs] to stiffen; [mayonnaise] to thicken;4 ( réussir) [grève, innovation] to be a success; [idée, mode] to catch on; [teinture, bouture, vaccination, greffe] to take; [leçon] to sink in;5 ( prélever) prendre sur ses économies pour entretenir un neveu to draw on one's savings to support a nephew; prendre sur son temps libre pour traduire un roman to translate a novel in one's spare time;6 ( se contraindre) prendre sur soi to take a hold on oneself; prendre sur soi pour faire to make oneself do; prendre sur soi pour ne pas faire to keep oneself from doing; j'ai pris sur moi pour les écouter I made myself listen to them; j'ai pris sur moi pour ne pas les insulter I kept myself from insulting them;7 ○( être cru) ça ne prend pas! it won't wash○ ou work!; ton explication ne prendra pas avec moi that explanation won't wash with me○;8 ○( subir) prendre pour qn to take the rap○ for sb; c'est toujours moi qui prends! I'm always the one who gets it in the neck○!; tu vas prendre! you'll catch it○!; il en a pris pour 20 ans he got 20 years.C se prendre vpr1 (devoir être saisi, consommé, mesuré) un marteau se prend par le manche you hold a hammer by the handle; les pâtes ne se prennent pas avec les doigts you don't eat pasta with your fingers; en Chine le thé se prend sans sucre in China they don't put sugar in their tea; la vitamine C se prend de préférence le matin vitamin C is best taken in the morning; la température se prend le matin your temperature should be taken in the morning;2 (pouvoir être acquis, conquis, utilisé, attrapé) les mauvaises habitudes se prennent vite bad habits are easily picked up; le roi ne se prend jamais ( aux échecs) the king can't be taken; un avion ne se prend pas sans réservation you can't take a plane without making reservation;3 ( s'attraper) se prendre le pied gauche avec la main droite to take one's left foot in one's right hand; certains singes se prennent aux arbres avec leur queue some monkeys can swing from trees by their tails;4 ( se tenir l'un l'autre) se prendre par la taille to hold each other around the waist;5 ( se coincer) se prendre les doigts dans la porte to catch one's fingers in the door; mon écharpe s'est prise dans les rayons my scarf got caught in the spokes;6 ○( recevoir) il s'est pris quinze jours de prison/une gifle he got two weeks in prison/a smack in the face; tu vas te prendre l'étagère sur la tête the shelf is going to come down on your head; je me suis pris une averse I got caught in a shower;7 ( commencer) se prendre à faire to find oneself doing; elle s'est prise à aimer she found herself falling in love; se prendre de sympathie pour qn to take to sb;8 ( se considérer) elle se prend pour un génie she thinks she's a genius; il se prend pour James Dean he fancies himself as James Dean; pour qui est-ce que tu te prends? who do you think you are?; ⇒ Dieu;9 ( agresser) s'en prendre à qn ( par des reproches ou des coups) to set about sb; ( pour passer sa colère) to take it out on sb; s'en prendre à qch ( habituellement) to carry on about sth; ( à l'occasion) to lay into sth;10 ( se comporter) savoir s'y prendre avec to have a way with [enfants, femmes, vieux]; to know how to handle [employés, élèves];11 ( agir) il faut s'y prendre à l'avance pour avoir des places you have to book ahead to get seats; tu t'y es pris trop tard you left it too late (pour faire to do); il s'y est pris à plusieurs fois he tried several times; ils s'y sont pris à trois contre lui it was three against one; on s'y est pris à trois pour faire it took the three of us to do; regarde comment elle s'y prend look how she's doing it; elle s'y prend bien/mal she sets ou goes about it the right/wrong way; j'aime bien ta façon de t'y prendre I like the way you go about it; comment vas-tu t'y prendre? how will you go about it?; comment vas-tu t'y prendre pour les convaincre? how will you go about convincing them?c'est toujours ça de pris○ that's something at least; il y a à prendre et à laisser it's like the curate's egg; c'est à prendre ou à laisser take it or leave it; tel est pris qui croyait prendre the tables are turned; bien m'en a pris○ it was a good job○; mal m'en a pris○ it was a mistake.[prɑ̃dr] verbe transitifA.[SAISIR, ACQUÉRIR]1. [saisir] to takela chatte prend ses chatons par la peau du cou the cat picks up her kittens by the scruff of the neckprenez cette médaille qui vous est offerte par tous vos collègues accept this medal as a gift from all your colleaguesprendre un siège to take a seat, to sit down2. [emporter - lunettes, document, en-cas] to takeinutile de prendre un parapluie there's no need to take ou no need for an umbrella[emmener] to take (along)(passer) prendre quelqu'un: je suis passé la prendre chez elle à midi I picked her up at ou collected her from her home at midday3. [trouver] to getoù as-tu pris cette idée/cette citation/ces manières? where did you get that idea/this quotation/those manners?4. [se procurer]5. [acheter - nourriture, billet de loterie] to get, to buy ; [ - abonnement, assurance] to take out (separable)[réserver - chambre d'hôtel, place de spectacle] to bookj'ai pris des artichauts pour ce soir I've got ou bought some artichokes for tonightje vais vous prendre un petit poulet aujourd'hui I'll have ou take a small chicken today6. [demander - argent] to chargeje prends une commission de 3 % I take a 3% commissionmon coiffeur ne prend pas cher (familier) my hairdresser isn't too expensive ou doesn't charge too muchelle l'a réparé sans rien nous prendre she fixed it free of charge ou without charging us (anything) for it7. [retirer]prendre de l'argent sur son compte to withdraw money from one's account, to take money out of one's accountB.[AVOIR RECOURS À, SE SERVIR DE]1. [utiliser - outil] to useprends un marteau, ce sera plus facile use a hammer, you'll find it's easierje peux prendre ta voiture? can I take ou borrow your car?2. [consommer - nourriture] to eat ; [ - boisson] to drink, to have ; [ - médicament] to take ; [ - sucre] to takequ'est-ce que tu prends? what would you like to drink, what will it be?à prendre matin, midi et soir to be taken three times a day[comme ingrédient] to takeprendre l'avion to take the plane, to flyprendre le bateau to take the boat, to sail, to go by boatprendre le bus/le train to take the bus/train, to go by bus/train5. [louer]6. [suivre - voie] to takej'ai pris un sens interdit I drove ou went down a one-way streetC.[PRENDRE POSSESSION DE, CONTRÔLER]2. [voler] to takeprendre une citation dans un livre [sans permission] to lift ou to poach a quotation from a bookelle m'a pris mon idée/petit ami she stole my idea/boyfriendpousse-toi, tu prends toute la place move up, you're taking up all the spaceça prend du temps de chercher un appartement it takes time to find a flat, flat-hunting is time-consuming4. [envahir - suj: malaise, rage] to come over (inseparable) ; [ - suj: peur] to seize, to take hold ofl'envie le ou lui prit d'aller nager he felt like going for a swimqu'est-ce qui te prend? what's wrong with ou what's the matter with ou what's come over you?qu'est-ce qui le ou lui prend de ne pas répondre? why on earth isn't he answering?quand ça le ou lui prend, il casse tout (familier) when he gets into this state, he just smashes everything in sightil est rentré chez lui et bien/mal lui en a pris he went home and it was just as well he did/, but he'd have done better to stay where he was5. [surprendre - voleur, tricheur] to catchsi tu veux le voir, il faut le prendre au saut du lit if you want to see him, you must catch him as he gets upje t'y prends, petit galopin! caught ou got you, you little rascal!7. SPORTa. [pendant la course] he moved into second placeb. [à l'arrivée] he came in secondD.[ADMETTRE, RECEVOIR]1. [recevoir]le docteur ne pourra pas vous prendre avant demain the doctor won't be able to see you before tomorrowaprès 22 heures, nous ne prenons plus de clients after 10 pm, we don't let anymore customers in2. [cours] to take[engager - employé, candidat] to take on (separable)nous ne prenons pas les cartes de crédit/les bagages en cabine we don't take credit cards/cabin baggageprendre un comptable to take on ou to hire an accountant4. [acquérir, gagner]prendre de l'avance/du retard to be earlier/later than scheduledquand le gâteau commence à prendre une jolie couleur dorée when the cake starts to take on a nice golden colour[terminaison] to take5. [subir] to geta. (familier) [coups, reproches] she got the worst ou took the brunt of itb. [éclaboussures] she got most ou the worst of ita. [averse] we got soaked ou drenched!b. [réprimande] we got a real dressing down!c. [critique] we got panned!d. [défaite] we got thrashed!c'est toujours les mêmes qui prennent! (familier) they always pick on the same ones, it's always the same ones who get it in the neck!E.[CONSIDÉRER DE TELLE MANIÈRE]1. [accepter] to takebien/mal prendre quelque chose to take something well/badly[interpréter]ne prends pas ça pour toi [ne te sens pas visé] don't take it personallyprendre quelque chose en bien/en mal to take something as a compliment/badlyprenons un exemple let's take ou consider an exampleprendre quelque chose/quelqu'un poura. [par méprise] to mistake something/somebody forb. [volontairement] to take something/somebody for, to consider something/somebody to bepour qui me prenez-vous? what do you take me for?, who do you think I am?prendre quelque chose/quelqu'un comme to take something/somebody asà tout prendre all in all, by and large, all things consideredF.[ENREGISTRER]1. [consigner - notes] to take ou to write down (separable) ; [ - empreintes, mesures, température, tension] to take2. PHOTOGRAPHIEprendre quelque chose/quelqu'un (en photo) to take a picture ou photo ou photograph of something/somebodyG.[DÉCIDER DE, ADOPTER]prendre un jour de congé to take ou to have the day off2. [s'engager dans - mesure, risque] to takea. [généralement] to make a decisionb. [après avoir hésité] to make up one's mind, to come to a decisionprendre la décision de to make up one's mind to, to decide toprendre l'initiative de faire quelque chose to take the initiative in doing something, to take it upon oneself to do somethingils n'ont pris que les 20 premiers they only took ou selected the top 20il y a à prendre et à laisser dans son livre his book is a bit of a curate's egg (UK) ou is good in partsj'ai un appel pour toi, tu le prends? I've got a call for you, will you take it?————————[prɑ̃dr] verbe intransitif1. [se fixer durablement - végétal] to take (root) ; [ - bouture, greffe, vaccin] to take ; [ - mode, slogan] to catch onça ne prendra pas avec elle [mensonge] it won't work with her, she won't be taken in2. [durcir - crème, ciment, colle] to set ; [ - lac, étang] to freeze (over) ; [ - mayonnaise] to thicken3. [passer]prends à gauche [tourne à gauche] turn leftprendre à travers bois/champs to cut through the woods/fieldsje n'arrive pas à faire prendre le feu/les brindilles I can't get the fire going/the twigs to catch5. MUSIQUE & THÉÂTREprenons avant la sixième mesure/à la scène 2 let's take it from just before bar six/from scene 2————————prendre sur verbe plus préposition1. [entamer] to use (some of)je ne prendrai pas sur mon week-end pour finir le travail! I'm not going to give up ou to sacrifice part of my weekend to finish the job!2. (locution)————————se prendre verbe pronominal (emploi passif)————————se prendre verbe pronominal (emploi réciproque)————————se prendre verbe pronominal intransitifto get caught ou trappedle foulard s'est pris dans la portière the scarf got caught ou shut in the door————————se prendre verbe pronominal transitif1. [se coincer]attention, tu vas te prendre les doigts dans la charnière! careful, you'll trap your fingers ou get your fingers caught in the hinge!2. (familier) [choisir]————————se prendre à verbe pronominal plus préposition1. [se laisser aller à]2. (locution)il faut s'y prendre deux mois à l'avance pour avoir des places you have to book two months in advance to be sure of getting seatselle s'y est prise à trois fois pour faire démarrer la tondeuse she made three attempts before the lawn mower would starts'y prendre bien/mal: s'y prendre bien/mal avec quelqu'un to handle somebody the right/wrong wayelle s'y prend bien ou sait s'y prendre avec les enfants she's good with childrenje n'arrive pas à repasser le col — c'est parce que tu t'y prends mal I can't iron the collar properly — that's because you're going about it the wrong way ou doing it wrong————————se prendre de verbe pronominal plus prépositionse prendre d'amitié pour quelqu'un to grow fond of somebody, to feel a growing affection for somebody————————se prendre pour verbe pronominal plus prépositionil ne se prend pas pour rien ou pour n'importe qui he thinks he's God's gift to humanitytu te prends pour qui pour me parler sur ce ton? who do you think you are, talking to me like that?————————s'en prendre à verbe pronominal plus prépositions'en prendre à quelqu'un/quelque chosea. [l'attaquer] to attack somebody/somethingb. [le rendre responsable] to put the blame on somebody/something -
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1. nounfor all time — für immer [und ewig]
stand the test of time — die Zeit überdauern; sich bewähren
time will tell or show — die Zukunft wird es zeigen
at this point or moment in time — zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt
time flies — die Zeit vergeht [wie] im Fluge
in time, with time — (sooner or later) mit der Zeit
2) (interval, available or allotted period) Zeit, diein a week's/month's/year's time — in einer Woche/in einem Monat/Jahr
there is time for that — dafür ist od. haben wir noch Zeit
it takes me all my time to do it — es beansprucht meine ganze Zeit, es zu tun
give one's time to something — einer Sache (Dat.) seine Zeit opfern
waste of time — Zeitverschwendung, die
spend [most of one's/a lot of] time on something/[in] doing something — [die meiste/viel] Zeit mit etwas zubringen/damit verbringen, etwas zu tun
I have been waiting for some/a long time — ich warte schon seit einiger Zeit/schon lange
she will be there for [quite] some time — sie wird ziemlich lange dort sein
be pressed for time — keine Zeit haben; (have to finish quickly) in Zeitnot sein
pass the time — sich (Dat.) die Zeit vertreiben
length of time — Zeit[dauer], die
make time for somebody/something — sich (Dat.) für jemanden/etwas Zeit nehmen
in one's own time — in seiner Freizeit; (whenever one wishes) wann man will
take one's time [over something] — sich (Dat.) [für etwas] Zeit lassen; (be slow) sich (Dat.) Zeit [mit etwas] lassen
time is money — (prov.) Zeit ist Geld (Spr.)
in [good] time — (not late) rechtzeitig
in [less than or next to] no time — innerhalb kürzester Zeit; im Nu od. Handumdrehen
in half the time — in der Hälfte der Zeit
half the time — (coll.): (as often as not) fast immer
it will take [some] time — es wird einige Zeit dauern
have the/no time — Zeit/keine Zeit haben
have no time for somebody/something — für jemanden/etwas ist einem seine Zeit zu schade
there is no time to lose or be lost — es ist keine Zeit zu verlieren
lose no time in doing something — (not delay) etwas unverzüglich tun
do time — (coll.) eine Strafe absitzen (ugs.)
in my time — (heyday) zu meiner Zeit (ugs.); (in the course of my life) im Laufe meines Lebens
in my time — (period at a place) zu meiner Zeit (ugs.)
time off or out — freie Zeit
get/take time off — frei bekommen/sich (Dat.) frei nehmen (ugs.)
have a lot of time for somebody — (fig.) für jemandem viel übrig haben
harvest/Christmas time — Ernte-/Weihnachtszeit, die
now is the time to do it — jetzt ist die richtige Zeit, es zu tun
when the time comes/came — wenn es so weit ist/als es so weit war
on time — (punctually) pünktlich
ahead of time — zu früh [ankommen]; vorzeitig [fertig werden]
all in good time — alles zu seiner Zeit; see also academic.ru/5926/be">be 2. 1)
times are good/bad/have changed — die Zeiten sind gut/schlecht/haben sich verändert
have a good time — Spaß haben (ugs.); sich amüsieren
have a hard time [of it] — eine schwere Zeit durchmachen
5) (associated with events or person[s]) Zeit, diein time of peace/war — in Friedens-/Kriegszeiten
in Tudor/ancient times — zur Zeit der Tudors/der Antike
in former/modern times — früher/heutzutage
ahead of or before one's/its time — seiner Zeit voraus
at one time — (previously) früher
6) (occasion) Mal, dasnext time you come — wenn du das nächste Mal kommst
ten/a hundred/a thousand times — zehn- / hundert- / tausendmal
many's the time [that]..., many a time... — viele Male...
at a time like this/that — unter diesen/solchen Umständen
at one time, at [one and] the same time — (simultaneously) gleichzeitig
at the same time — (nevertheless) gleichwohl
time and [time] again, time after time — immer [und immer] wieder
pay somebody £6 a time — jemandem für jedes Mal 6 Pfund zahlen
for hours/weeks at a time — stundenlang/wochenlang [ohne Unterbrechung]
at the same time every morning — jeden Morgen um dieselbe Zeit
what time is it?, what is the time? — wie spät ist es?
have you [got] the time? — kannst du mir sagen, wie spät es ist?
tell the time — (read a clock) die Uhr lesen
time of day — Tageszeit, die
[at this] time of [the] year — [um diese] Jahreszeit
at this time of [the] night — zu dieser Nachtstunde
pass the time of day — (coll.) ein paar Worte wechseln
by this/that time — inzwischen
by the time [that] we arrived — bis wir hinkamen
[by] this time tomorrow — morgen um diese Zeit
keep good time — [Uhr:] genau od. richtig gehen
8) (amount) Zeit, diemake good time — gut vorwärts kommen
[your] time's up! — deine Zeit ist um (ugs.) od. abgelaufen
9) (multiplication) malthree times four — drei mal vier
keep in time with the music — den Takt halten
out of time/in time — aus dem/im Takt
2. transitive verbkeep time with something — bei etwas den Takt [ein]halten
be well/ill timed — zur richtigen/falschen Zeit kommen
3) (arrange time of arrival/departure of)the bus is timed to connect with the train — der Bus hat einen direkten Anschluss an den Zug
4) (measure time taken by) stoppen•• Cultural note:Eine britische überregionale Tageszeitung, deren Pendant am Sonntag The Sunday Times ist. Sie ist eine broadsheet-Zeitung und zählt zur seriösen Presse. Sie ist politisch unabhängig, wird jedoch gemeinhin als konservativ angesehen. Sie ist die älteste Zeitung in England und wurde erstmals 1785 veröffentlicht* * *1. noun1) (the hour of the day: What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?) die Zeit2) (the passage of days, years, events etc: time and space; Time will tell.) die Zeit3) (a point at which, or period during which, something happens: at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.)4) (the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc: This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!') die Zeit5) (a suitable moment or period: Now is the time to ask him.) der Zeitpunkt6) (one of a number occasions: He's been to France four times.) das Mal7) (a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc: He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.) die Zeiten (pl.)8) (the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo: in slow time.) das Tempo2. verb1) (to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something): He timed the journey.) Zeit messen von2) (to choose a particular time for: You timed your arrival beautifully!) den Zeitpunkt wählen•- timeless- timelessly
- timelessness
- timely
- timeliness
- timer
- times
- timing
- time bomb
- time-consuming
- time limit
- time off
- time out
- timetable
- all in good time
- all the time
- at times
- be behind time
- for the time being
- from time to time
- in good time
- in time
- no time at all
- no time
- one
- two at a time
- on time
- save
- waste time
- take one's time
- time and time again
- time and again* * *[taɪm]I. NOUN\time stood still die Zeit stand still\time marches [or moves] on die Zeit bleibt nicht stehenthe best player of all \time der bester Spieler aller Zeitenin the course of \time mit der Zeitover the course of \time im Lauf[e] der Zeitto be a matter [or question] of \time eine Frage der Zeit sein\time is on sb's side die Zeit arbeitet für jdnas \time goes by [or on] im Lauf[e] der Zeitto kill \time die Zeit totschlagen\time-tested [alt]bewährtfor all \time für immer [o alle Zeit]in \time mit der Zeit2. no pl (period, duration) Zeit f\time's up ( fam) die Zeit ist umwe spent part of the \time in Florence, and part of the \time in Rome wir verbrachten unsere Zeit teils in Florenz und teils in Romyou'll forget her, given \time mit der Zeit wirst du sie vergessenit will take some \time es wird eine Weile dauernsorry, folks, we're [all] out of \time now AM, AUS ( fam) tut mir leid Leute, aber wir sind schon über der ZeitI haven't seen one of those in a long \time so etwas habe ich schon lange nicht mehr gesehenhalf the \time, he misses class er fehlt die halbe Zeitthe \time is ripe die Zeit ist reifwe talked about old \times wir sprachen über alte Zeitenbreakfast/holiday \time Frühstücks-/Urlaubszeit fthey played extra \time sie mussten in die Verlängerungthree minutes into extra \time, Ricardo scored the decisive goal nach drei Minuten Verlängerung erzielte Ricardo das entscheidende Torfuture \time Zukunft fto have \time on one's hands viel Zeit zur Verfügung habenat this moment in \time zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunktperiod of \time Zeitraum mfor a prolonged period of \time über einen längeren Zeitraumpast \time Vergangenheit fpresent \time Gegenwart fin one week's \time in einer Wochein one's own \time in seiner Freizeita short \time later kurz daraufsome/a long \time ago vor einiger/langer Zeitmost of the \time meistensto do sth for a \time etw eine Zeit lang tunto find [the] \time to do sth Zeit finden, etw zu tunto gain/lose \time Zeit gewinnen/verlierenthere's no \time to lose [or to be lost] wir dürfen [jetzt] keine Zeit verlieren, es ist höchste Zeitto give sb a hard \time ( fam) jdm zusetzento have the \time of one's life sich akk großartig amüsierento have all the \time in the world alle Zeit der Welt habento have an easy/hard \time with sth keine Probleme/Probleme mit etw dat habento make \time for sb/sth sich dat Zeit für jdn/etw nehmento pass the \time sich dat die Zeit vertreibento be pressed for \time in Zeitnot seinto run out of \time nicht genügend Zeit habento save \time Zeit sparento spend [a lot of] \time [in] doing sth [viel] Zeit damit verbringen, etw zu tunto take [a long/short] \time [lange/nicht lange] dauernto take one's \time sich dat Zeit lassento waste \time Zeit vergeuden [o verschwenden]to waste sb's \time jds Zeit vergeudenafter a \time nach einer gewissen Zeitfor a \time eine Zeit langfor a long/short \time [für] lange/kurze Zeitfor the \time being vorläufigleave the ironing for the \time being - I'll do it later lass das Bügeln einst mal - ich mach's späterin no [or next to no] [or less than no] \time [at all] im Nu3. (pertaining to clocks)have you got the \time? können Sie mir sagen, wie spät es ist?what's the \time? [or what \time is it?] wie spät ist es?excuse me, have you got the \time [on you]? Entschuldigung, haben Sie eine Uhr?can you already tell the \time? na, kannst du denn schon die Uhr lesen?oh dear, is that the right \time? oh je, ist es denn wirklich schon so spät/noch so früh?the \time is 8.30 es ist 8.30 Uhrto keep bad/good \time watch, clock falsch/richtig gehento gain/lose \time watch, clock vor-/nachgehenthe \time is drawing near when we'll have to make a decision der Zeitpunkt, zu dem wir uns entscheiden müssen, rückt immer näherhe recalled the \time when they had met er erinnerte sich daran, wie sie sich kennengelernt hattendo you remember the \time Alistair fell into the river? erinnerst du dich noch daran, wie Alistair in den Fluss fiel?we always have dinner at the same \time wir essen immer um dieselbe Zeit zu AbendI was exhausted by the \time I got home ich war erschöpft, als ich zu Hause ankamI'll call you ahead of \time esp AM ich rufe dich noch davor anat this \time of day/year zu dieser Tages-/Jahreszeitfor this \time of day/year für diese Tages-/Jahreszeitwhat are you doing here at this \time of the day [or night]? was machst du um diese Uhrzeit hier?this \time tomorrow/next month morgen/nächsten Monat um diese Zeitthe last \time we went to Paris,... das letzte Mal, als wir nach Paris fuhren,...I'll know better next \time das nächste Mal bin ich schlauerthere are \times when I... es gibt Augenblicke, in denen ich...sometimes I enjoy doing it, but at other \times I hate it manchmal mache ich es gerne, dann wiederum gibt es Momente, in denen ich es hassefor the first \time zum ersten Malsome other \time ein andermalone/two at a \time jeweils eine(r, s)/zwei; persons jeweils einzeln/zu zweitat \times manchmalat all \times immer, jederzeitat any [given] [or [any] one] \time immer, jederzeitat the \time damalsat the best of \times im besten [o günstigen] Fall[e]he can't read a map at the best of \times er kann nicht mal unter normalen Umständen eine Karte lesenfrom \time to \time gelegentlich, ab und zuthe \times I've told you... [or how many \times have I told you...] wie oft habe ich dir schon gesagt...these shares are selling at 10 \time earnings diese Aktien werden mit einem Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnis von 10 verkauft\time and [\time] again immer [und immer] wiederthree/four \times a week/in a row drei/vier Mal in der Woche/hintereinanderthree \times champion BRIT, AUS [or AM three \time champion] dreimaliger Meister/dreimalige Meisterinthree \times as much dreimal so vielfor the hundredth/thousandth/umpteenth \time zum hundertsten/tausendsten/x-ten Malit's \time for bed es ist Zeit, ins Bett zu gehenthe \time has come to... es ist an der Zeit,...it's \time [that] I was leaving es wird Zeit, dass ich gehe[and] about \time [too] BRIT, AUS (yet to be accomplished) wird aber auch [langsam] Zeit!; (already accomplished) wurde aber auch [langsam] Zeit!it's high \time that she was leaving höchste Zeit, dass sie geht!; (already gone) das war aber auch höchste Zeit, dass sie endlich geht!we finished two weeks ahead of \time wir sind zwei Wochen früher fertig gewordenwe arrived in good \time for the start of the match wir sind rechtzeitig zum Spielbeginn angekommenthe bus arrived dead on \time der Bus kam auf die Minute genauin \time rechtzeitigon \time pünktlich; (as scheduled) termingerecht\times are difficult [or hard] die Zeiten sind hartat the \time of the Russian Revolution zur Zeit der Russischen Revolutionin Victorian \times im Viktorianischen Zeitaltershe is one of the best writers of modern \times sie ist eine der besten Schriftstellerinnen dieser Tage [o unserer Zeit]at one \time, George Eliot lived here George Eliot lebte einmal hierthis was before my \time das war vor meiner Zeitshe has grown old before her \time sie ist vorzeitig gealtertmy grandmother has seen a few things in her \time meine Großmutter hat in ihrem Leben einiges gesehen\time was when you could... es gab Zeiten, da konnte man...if one had one's \time over again wenn man noch einmal von vorne anfangen könnteat his \time of life in seinem Alterthe best.... of all \time der/die beste... aller Zeitento be behind the \times seiner Zeit hinterherhinkenin [or during] former/medieval \times früher/im Mittelalterin \times gone by früherin my \time zu meiner Zeitin our grandparents' \time zu Zeiten unserer Großelternin \times past in der Vergangenheit, früherarrival/departure \time Ankunfts-/Abfahrtszeit f10. (hour registration method)daylight saving \time Sommerzeit fGreenwich Mean T\time Greenwicher Zeit frecord \time Rekordzeit fhe won the 100 metres in record \time er gewann das 100-Meter-Rennen in einer neuen Rekordzeit12. (multiplied)two \times five is ten zwei mal fünf ist zehnten \times bigger than... zehnmal so groß wie...to be/play out of \time aus dem Takt seinto beat \time den Rhythmus schlagento get out of \time aus dem Takt kommento keep \time den Takt haltenin three-four \time im Dreivierteltakt14. (remunerated work)part \time Teilzeit fto have \time off frei habento take \time off sich dat freinehmen\time off arbeitsfreie Zeitto be paid double \time den doppelten Stundensatz [o 100% Zuschlag] bezahlt bekommen“\time [please]!” „Feierabend!“ (wenn ein Pub abends schließt)16. ([not] like)to not give sb the \time of day jdn ignorierento not have much \time for sb jdn nicht mögento have a lot of \time for sb großen Respekt vor jdm haben17.▶ \times are changing die Zeiten ändern sich▶ \time is of the essence die Zeit drängt▶ all good things in all good \time alles zu seiner Zeit▶ \time hangs heavy die Zeit steht still▶ \time moves on [or passes] die Zeit rast▶ there's no \time like the present ( saying) was du heute kannst besorgen, das verschiebe nicht auf morgen provII. TRANSITIVE VERB▪ to \time sb over 100 metres jds Zeit beim 100-Meter-Lauf nehmenthe winning team was \timed at 5 minutes 26 seconds die Siegermannschaft wurde mit 5 Minuten und 26 Sekunden gestopptto \time an egg darauf achten, dass man fürs Eierkochen die richtige Zeit einhältto be ill/well \timed zum genau falschen/richtigen Zeitpunkt kommen3. (arrange when sth should happen)▪ to \time sth to... etw so planen, dass...we \timed our trip to coincide with her wedding wir legten unsere Reise so, dass sie mit ihrer Hochzeit zusammenfielto \time a bomb to explode at... eine Bombe so einstellen, dass sie um... explodiert* * *[taɪm]1. NOUN1) Zeit fonly time will tell whether... — es muss sich erst herausstellen, ob...
to take (one's) time (over sth) — sich (dat) (bei etw) Zeit lassen
to have a lot of/no time for sb/sth — viel/keine Zeit für jdn/etw haben; ( fig
to find time (for sb/sth) — Zeit (für jdn/etw) finden
to make time (for sb/sth) — sich (dat) Zeit (für jdn/etw) nehmen
he lost no time in telling her —
in one's own/the company's time — in or während der Freizeit/Arbeitszeit
don't rush, do it in your own time — nur keine Hast, tun Sie es, wie Sie es können
time is money (prov) — Zeit ist Geld (prov)
I don't know what she's saying half the time (inf) — meistens verstehe ich gar nicht, was sie sagt
to do time ( inf, in prison ) — sitzen (inf)
I get them mixed up all the time I knew that all the time — ich verwechsle sie immer das wusste ich die ganze Zeit
he'll let you know in his own good time — er wird Ihnen Bescheid sagen, wenn er so weit ist
it's a long time ( since...) — es ist schon lange her(, seit...)
what a (long) time you have been! — du hast( aber) lange gebraucht!
to have time on one's hands —
too many people who have time on their hands — zu viele Leute, die zu viel freie Zeit haben
having time on my hands I went into a café — da ich (noch) Zeit hatte, ging ich ins Café
2)what time is it?, what's the time? — wie spät ist es?, wie viel Uhr ist es?the time is 2.30 — es ist 2.30 Uhr, die Zeit: 2.30 Uhr
it's 2 o'clock local time — es ist 2.00 Uhr Ortszeit
the winning time was... — die Zeit des Siegers war...
it's time (for me/us etc) to go, it's time I was/we were etc going, it's time I/we etc went — es wird Zeit, dass ich gehe/wir gehen etc
time gentlemen please! — Feierabend! (inf), bitte, trinken Sie aus, wir schließen gleich
I wouldn't even give him the time of day — ich würde ihm nicht einmal guten or Guten Tag sagen __diams; to tell the time (person) die Uhr kennen; (instrument) die Uhrzeit anzeigen
can you tell the time? — kennst du die Uhr? __diams; to make good time gut or schnell vorankommen
if we get to Birmingham by 3 we'll be making good time — wenn wir um 3 Uhr in Birmingham sind, sind wir ziemlich schnell
it's about time he was here (he has arrived) — es wird (aber) auch Zeit, dass er kommt; (he has not arrived) es wird langsam Zeit, dass er kommt
(and) about time too! — das wird aber auch Zeit! __diams; ahead of time zu früh
we are ahead of time — wir sind früh dran __diams; behind time zu spät
at one time — früher, einmal
but at the same time, you must admit that... — aber andererseits müssen Sie zugeben, dass...
it was hard, but at the same time you could have tried — es war schwierig, aber Sie hätten es trotzdem versuchen können __diams; in/on time rechtzeitig
3) = moment, season Zeit fthis is hardly the time or the place to... — dies ist wohl kaum die rechte Zeit oder der rechte Ort, um...
this is no time for quarrelling or to quarrel — jetzt ist nicht die Zeit, sich zu streiten
well, this is a fine time to tell me that (iro) — Sie haben sich (dat) wahrhaftig eine gute Zeit ausgesucht, um mir das zu sagen
at the or that time — damals, zu der Zeit, seinerzeit
at this (particular) time, at the present time — zurzeit
sometimes..., (at) other times... —
from that time on since that time — von der Zeit an, von da an seit der Zeit
this time last year/week — letztes Jahr/letzte Woche um diese Zeit
to choose or pick one's time — sich (dat) einen günstigen Zeitpunkt aussuchen
the time has come (to do sth) — es ist an der Zeit(, etw zu tun)
when the time comes for you to be the leader — wenn Sie an der Reihe sind, die Führung zu übernehmen __diams; at + times manchmal
at all times — jederzeit, immer
at various times in the past — schon verschiedene Male or verschiedentlich __diams; between times (inf) zwischendurch
by the time we arrive, there's not going to be anything left — bis wir ankommen, ist nichts mehr übrig
by that time we'll know — dann or bis dahin wissen wir es __diams; by this time inzwischen
by this time next year/tomorrow — nächstes Jahr/morgen um diese Zeit __diams; from time to time, (US) time to time dann und wann, von Zeit zu Zeit
until such time as... — so lange bis...
until such time as you apologize — solange du dich nicht entschuldigst, bis du dich entschuldigst
this time of the day/year — diese Tages-/Jahreszeit
at this time of the week/month — zu diesem Zeitpunkt der Woche/des Monats
now's the time to do it —
now's my/your etc time to do it — jetzt habe ich/hast du etc Gelegenheit, es zu tun
4)= occasion
this time — diesmal, dieses Malevery or each time... — jedes Mal, wenn...
many a time, many times — viele Male
many's the time I have heard him say... — ich habe ihn schon oft sagen hören...
and he's not very bright at the best of times — und er ist ohnehin or sowieso nicht sehr intelligent
time and (time) again, time after time — immer wieder, wieder und wieder (geh)
I've told you a dozen times... — ich habe dir schon x-mal gesagt...
nine times out of ten... — neun von zehn Malen...
she comes three times a week — sie kommt dreimal pro Woche or in der Woche
they came in one/three etc at a time — sie kamen einzeln/immer zu dritt etc herein
for weeks at a time — wochenlang __diams; a time
he pays me £10 a time — er zahlt mir jedes Mal £ 10
rides on the roundabout cost £2 a time — eine Fahrt auf dem Karussell kostet £ 2 __diams; (the) next time
(the) last time he was here — letztes Mal or das letzte Mal, als er hier war
5) MATHit was ten times as big as or ten times the size of... —
our profits are rising four times faster than our competitors' — unsere Gewinne steigen viermal so schnell wie die unserer Konkurrenten
6)= rate
Sunday is (paid) double time/time and a half — sonntags gibt es 100%/50% Zuschlag7) = era Zeit ftime was when... — es gab Zeiten, da...
times are hard — die Zeiten sind hart or schwer
when times are hard —
times are changing for the better/worse — es kommen bessere/schlechtere Zeiten
times have changed for the better/worse — die Zeiten haben sich gebessert/verschlechtert
to be behind the times — rückständig sein, hinter dem Mond leben (inf)
8)= experience
to have the time of one's life — eine herrliche Zeit verbringen, sich glänzend amüsierenwhat a time we had or that was! —
what times we had!, what times they were! — das waren (noch) Zeiten!
to have an easy/a hard time — es leicht/schwer haben
we had an easy/a hard time getting to the finals — es war leicht für uns/wir hatten Schwierigkeiten, in die Endrunde zu kommen
was it difficult? – no, we had an easy time (of it) —
to have a bad/rough time — viel mitmachen
to give sb a bad/rough etc time (of it) — jdm das Leben schwer machen
we had such a bad time with the travel agency —
we had a good time — es war (sehr) schön, es hat uns (dat)
he doesn't look as though he's having a good time — es scheint ihm hier nicht besonders gut zu gefallen
she'll give you a good time for £30 — bei ihr kannst du dich für £ 30 amüsieren
9) = rhythm Takt myou're singing out of time (with the others) — du singst nicht im Takt (mit den anderen)
3/4 time — Dreivierteltakt m
2. TRANSITIVE VERB1)= choose time of
to time sth perfectly — genau den richtigen Zeitpunkt für etw wählenyou must learn to time your requests a little more tactfully — du musst lernen, deine Forderungen zu einem geeigneteren Zeitpunkt vorzubringen
he timed his arrival to coincide with... —
the bomb is timed to explode at... — die Bombe ist so eingestellt, dass sie um... explodiert
to time sb (over 1000 metres) — jdn (auf 1000 Meter) stoppen, jds Zeit (auf or über 1000 Meter) nehmen
time how long it takes you, time yourself — sieh auf die Uhr, wie lange du brauchst; (with stopwatch) stopp, wie lange du brauchst
to time an egg — auf die Uhr sehen, wenn man ein Ei kocht
a computer that times its operator — ein Computer, der die Zeit misst, die sein Operator braucht
* * *time [taım]A s1. Zeit f:time past, present, and to come Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft;for all time für alle Zeiten;as time went on im Laufe der Zeit;time will show die Zeit wird es lehren;Father Time die Zeit (personifiziert);(as) old as time uralt;time is money (Sprichwort) Zeit ist Geld3. ASTRON Zeit f:4. Zeit f, Uhr(zeit) f:what’s the time?, what time is it? wie viel Uhr ist es?, wie spät ist es?;what time? um wie viel Uhr?;the time is half past three es ist jetzt halb vier;a) zu dieser (späten) Tageszeit, zu so später Stunde,b) fig so spät, in diesem späten Stadium;can you tell me the time of day?, have you got the time? können Sie mir sagen, wie spät es ist?;a) sich Gesellschaft leisten,b) (kurz) miteinander plaudern;a) jemandem Gesellschaft leisten,b) (kurz) mit jemandem plaudern;know the time of day umg wissen, was es geschlagen hat;so that’s the time of day! umg so stehts also!;some time about noon etwa um Mittag;this time tomorrow morgen um diese Zeit;this time twelve months heute übers Jahr;5. Zeit(dauer) f, Zeitabschnitt m, ( auch PHYS Fall- etc) Dauer f, WIRTSCH auch Arbeitszeit f (im Herstellungsprozess etc):a long time lange Zeit;that was a long time ago das ist schon lange her;some time longer noch einige Zeit;be a long time in doing sth lange (Zeit) dazu brauchen, etwas zu tun;long time no hear (see) umg wir haben ja schon seit einer Ewigkeit nichts mehr voneinander gehört (wir haben uns ja schon seit einer Ewigkeit nicht mehr gesehen);6. Zeit(punkt) f(m):time of arrival Ankunftszeit;an unfortunate time ein unglücklicher Zeitpunkt;a) zu dieser Zeit, damals,b) gerade;at the present time derzeit, gegenwärtig;a) gleichzeitig, zur selben Zeit,b) trotzdem;at that time zu der Zeit;at this time of the year zu dieser Jahreszeit;at one time einst, früher (einmal);at some time irgendwann (einmal);for the time für den Augenblick;a) vorläufig, fürs Erste,b) unter den gegenwärtigen Umständen;in our time in unserer Zeit;she was a legend in her own time sie war schon zu Lebzeiten eine Legende;8. pl Zeiten pl, Zeitverhältnisse pl10. Frist f, (zugemessene) Zeit:time of delivery WIRTSCH Lieferfrist, -zeit;time for payment Zahlungsfrist;you must give me time Sie müssen mir Zeit geben oder lassen11. (verfügbare) Zeit:buy a little time etwas Zeit schinden, eine kleine Galgenfrist gewinnen;I can never call my time my own ich kann nie frei über meine Zeit verfügen;have no time keine Zeit haben;have no time for sb fig nichts übrighaben für jemanden;have all the time in the world umg jede Menge Zeit haben;take (the) time sich die Zeit nehmen ( to do zu tun);take one’s time sich Zeit lassen;take your time auch es eilt nicht, überleg es dir in aller Ruhe;have the time of one’s lifea) sich großartig amüsieren,b) leben wie ein Fürst13. unangenehme Zeit, Unannehmlichkeit f14. (Zeit-)Lohn m, besonders Stundenlohn m15. umg (Zeit f im) Knast m:16. Lehrzeit f, -jahre pl17. (bestimmte oder passende) Zeit:the time has come for sth to happen es ist an der Zeit, dass etwas geschieht;there is a time for everything, all in good time alles zu seiner Zeit;it’s time for bed es ist Zeit, ins oder zu Bett zu gehen;18. a) (natürliche oder normale) Zeitb) (Lebens)Zeit f:time of life Alter n;his time is drawing near seine Zeit ist gekommen, sein Tod naht heran;the time was not yet die Zeit war noch nicht gekommen19. a) Schwangerschaft fb) Niederkunft f:she is far on in her time sie ist hochschwanger;she is near her time sie steht kurz vor der Entbindung20. (günstige) Zeit:now is the time jetzt ist die passende Gelegenheit, jetzt gilt es ( beide:to do zu tun);at such times bei solchen Gelegenheiten21. Mal n:the first time das erste Mal;for the first time zum ersten Mal;each time that … jedes Mal, wenn …;time and again, time after time immer wieder;at some other time, another time ein andermal;at a time auf einmal, zusammen, zugleich, jeweils;one at a time einzeln, immer eine(r, s);22. pl mal, …mal:three times four is twelve drei mal vier ist zwölf;twenty times zwanzigmal;three times the population of Coventry dreimal so viele Einwohner wie Coventry;four times the size of yours viermal so groß wie deines;six times the amount die sechsfache Menge;several times mehrmalsthe winner’s time is 2.50 minutes26. Tempo n, Zeitmaß n27. MUSb) Tempo n, Zeitmaß nc) Rhythmus m, Takt(bewegung) m(f)d) Takt (-art f) m:time variation Tempoveränderung f;in time to the music im Takt zur Musik;beat (keep) time den Takt schlagen (halten)B v/t1. (mit der Uhr) messen, (ab-)stoppen, die Zeit messen von (oder gen)2. timen ( auch SPORT), die Zeit oder den richtigen Zeitpunkt wählen oder bestimmen für, zur rechten Zeit tun3. zeitlich abstimmen4. die Zeit festsetzen für, (zeitlich) legen:the train is timed to leave at 7 der Zug soll um 7 abfahren;he timed the test at 30 minutes er setzte für den Test 30 Minuten an5. eine Uhr richten, stellen:the alarm clock is timed to ring at six der Wecker ist auf sechs gestellt6. zeitlich regeln (to nach), TECH den Zündpunkt etc einstellen, (elektronisch etc) steuern7. das Tempo oder den Takt angeben fürC v/i1. Takt halten2. zeitlich zusammen- oder übereinstimmen ( with mit)Besondere Redewendungen: against time gegen die Zeit oder Uhr, mit größter Eile;be ahead of time zu früh (daran) sein;be behind time zu spät daran sein, Verspätung haben;be 10 minutes behind time 10 Minuten Verspätung haben;be behind one’s time rückständig sein;between times in den Zwischenzeiten;five minutes from time SPORT fünf Minuten vor Schluss;from time to time von Zeit zu Zeit;a) rechtzeitig ( to do um zu tun),b) mit der Zeit,a) pünktlich,b) bes US für eine (bestimmte) Zeit,a) zur Unzeit, unzeitig,b) vorzeitig,c) zu spät,with time mit der Zeit;time was, when … die Zeit ist vorüber, als …;t. abk1. teaspoon (teaspoonful) TL2. temperature3. tempore, in the time of5. timeT. abk1. teaspoon (teaspoonful) TL2. territory3. Thursday Do.4. time5. Tuesday Di.* * *1. noun1) no pl., no art. Zeit, diefor all time — für immer [und ewig]
stand the test of time — die Zeit überdauern; sich bewähren
in [the course of] time, as time goes on/went on — mit der Zeit; im Laufe der Zeit
time will tell or show — die Zukunft wird es zeigen
at this point or moment in time — zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt
time flies — die Zeit vergeht [wie] im Fluge
in time, with time — (sooner or later) mit der Zeit
2) (interval, available or allotted period) Zeit, diein a week's/month's/year's time — in einer Woche/in einem Monat/Jahr
there is time for that — dafür ist od. haben wir noch Zeit
it takes me all my time to do it — es beansprucht meine ganze Zeit, es zu tun
give one's time to something — einer Sache (Dat.) seine Zeit opfern
waste of time — Zeitverschwendung, die
spend [most of one's/a lot of] time on something/[in] doing something — [die meiste/viel] Zeit mit etwas zubringen/damit verbringen, etwas zu tun
I have been waiting for some/a long time — ich warte schon seit einiger Zeit/schon lange
she will be there for [quite] some time — sie wird ziemlich lange dort sein
be pressed for time — keine Zeit haben; (have to finish quickly) in Zeitnot sein
pass the time — sich (Dat.) die Zeit vertreiben
length of time — Zeit[dauer], die
make time for somebody/something — sich (Dat.) für jemanden/etwas Zeit nehmen
in one's own time — in seiner Freizeit; (whenever one wishes) wann man will
take one's time [over something] — sich (Dat.) [für etwas] Zeit lassen; (be slow) sich (Dat.) Zeit [mit etwas] lassen
time is money — (prov.) Zeit ist Geld (Spr.)
in [good] time — (not late) rechtzeitig
all the or this time — die ganze Zeit; (without ceasing) ständig
in [less than or next to] no time — innerhalb kürzester Zeit; im Nu od. Handumdrehen
half the time — (coll.): (as often as not) fast immer
it will take [some] time — es wird einige Zeit dauern
have the/no time — Zeit/keine Zeit haben
have no time for somebody/something — für jemanden/etwas ist einem seine Zeit zu schade
there is no time to lose or be lost — es ist keine Zeit zu verlieren
lose no time in doing something — (not delay) etwas unverzüglich tun
do time — (coll.) eine Strafe absitzen (ugs.)
in my time — (heyday) zu meiner Zeit (ugs.); (in the course of my life) im Laufe meines Lebens
in my time — (period at a place) zu meiner Zeit (ugs.)
time off or out — freie Zeit
get/take time off — frei bekommen/sich (Dat.) frei nehmen (ugs.)
have a lot of time for somebody — (fig.) für jemandem viel übrig haben
harvest/Christmas time — Ernte-/Weihnachtszeit, die
now is the time to do it — jetzt ist die richtige Zeit, es zu tun
when the time comes/came — wenn es so weit ist/als es so weit war
on time — (punctually) pünktlich
ahead of time — zu früh [ankommen]; vorzeitig [fertig werden]
all in good time — alles zu seiner Zeit; see also be 2. 1)
times are good/bad/have changed — die Zeiten sind gut/schlecht/haben sich verändert
have a good time — Spaß haben (ugs.); sich amüsieren
have a hard time [of it] — eine schwere Zeit durchmachen
5) (associated with events or person[s]) Zeit, diein time of peace/war — in Friedens-/Kriegszeiten
in Tudor/ancient times — zur Zeit der Tudors/der Antike
in former/modern times — früher/heutzutage
ahead of or before one's/its time — seiner Zeit voraus
at one time — (previously) früher
6) (occasion) Mal, dasten/a hundred/a thousand times — zehn- / hundert- / tausendmal
many's the time [that]..., many a time... — viele Male...
at a time like this/that — unter diesen/solchen Umständen
at the or that time — (in the past) damals
at one time, at [one and] the same time — (simultaneously) gleichzeitig
at the same time — (nevertheless) gleichwohl
time and [time] again, time after time — immer [und immer] wieder
pay somebody £6 a time — jemandem für jedes Mal 6 Pfund zahlen
for hours/weeks at a time — stundenlang/wochenlang [ohne Unterbrechung]
7) (point in day etc.) [Uhr]zeit, diewhat time is it?, what is the time? — wie spät ist es?
have you [got] the time? — kannst du mir sagen, wie spät es ist?
tell the time — (read a clock) die Uhr lesen
time of day — Tageszeit, die
[at this] time of [the] year — [um diese] Jahreszeit
at this time of [the] night — zu dieser Nachtstunde
pass the time of day — (coll.) ein paar Worte wechseln
by this/that time — inzwischen
by the time [that] we arrived — bis wir hinkamen
[by] this time tomorrow — morgen um diese Zeit
keep good time — [Uhr:] genau od. richtig gehen
8) (amount) Zeit, die[your] time's up! — deine Zeit ist um (ugs.) od. abgelaufen
9) (multiplication) malfour times the size of/higher than something — viermal so groß wie/höher als etwas
out of time/in time — aus dem/im Takt
2. transitive verbkeep time with something — bei etwas den Takt [ein]halten
1) (do at correct time) zeitlich abstimmenbe well/ill timed — zur richtigen/falschen Zeit kommen
2) (set to operate at correct time) justieren (Technik); einstellen3) (arrange time of arrival/departure of)4) (measure time taken by) stoppen•• Cultural note:Eine britische überregionale Tageszeitung, deren Pendant am Sonntag The Sunday Times ist. Sie ist eine broadsheet-Zeitung und zählt zur seriösen Presse. Sie ist politisch unabhängig, wird jedoch gemeinhin als konservativ angesehen. Sie ist die älteste Zeitung in England und wurde erstmals 1785 veröffentlicht* * *adj.zeitlich adj. n.Tempo -s n.Zeit -en f. -
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Ⅰ.go1 [gəʊ](game) jeu m de goⅡ.go2 [gəʊ]aller ⇒ 1A (a)-(c), 1A (e), 1A (f), 1E (a)-(c), 1G (a), 2 (a) s'en aller ⇒ 1A (d) être ⇒ 1B (a) devenir ⇒ 1B (b) tomber en panne ⇒ 1B (c) s'user ⇒ 1B (d) se détériorer ⇒ 1B (e) commencer ⇒ 1C (a) aller (+ infinitif) ⇒ 1C (b), 1C (c) marcher ⇒ 1C (d) disparaître ⇒ 1D (a), 1D (c) se passer ⇒ 1E (d) s'écouler ⇒ 1E (e) s'appliquer ⇒ 1F (b) se vendre ⇒ 1F (e) contribuer ⇒ 1G (c) aller ensemble ⇒ 1H (a) tenir le coup ⇒ 1H (c) faire ⇒ 2 (b), 2 (c) coup ⇒ 3 (a) essai ⇒ 3 (a) tour ⇒ 3 (b) dynamisme ⇒ 3 (c)A.∎ we're going to Paris/Japan/Spain nous allons à Paris/au Japon/en Espagne;∎ he went to the office/a friend's house il est allé au bureau/chez un ami;∎ I want to go home je veux rentrer;∎ the salesman went from house to house le vendeur est allé de maison en maison;∎ we went by car/on foot nous y sommes allés en voiture/à pied;∎ there goes the train! voilà le train (qui passe)!;∎ the bus goes by way of or through Dover le bus passe par Douvres;∎ does this train go to Glasgow? ce train va-t-il à Glasgow?;∎ the truck was going at 150 kilometres an hour le camion roulait à ou faisait du 150 kilomètres (à l')heure;∎ go behind those bushes va derrière ces arbustes;∎ where do we go from here? où va-t-on maintenant?; figurative qu'est-ce qu'on fait maintenant?;∎ to go to the doctor aller voir ou aller chez le médecin;∎ he went straight to the director il est allé directement voir ou trouver le directeur;∎ to go to prison aller en prison;∎ to go to the toilet aller aux toilettes;∎ to go to sb for advice aller demander conseil à qn;∎ let the children go first laissez les enfants passer devant, laissez passer les enfants d'abord;∎ I'll go next c'est à moi après;∎ who goes next? (in game) c'est à qui (le tour)?;∎ Military who goes there? qui va là?, qui vive?;∎ here we go again! ça y est, ça recommence!;∎ there he goes! le voilà!;∎ there he goes again! (there he is again) le revoilà!; (he's doing it again) ça y est, il est reparti!∎ to go shopping aller faire des courses;∎ to go fishing/hunting aller à la pêche/à la chasse;∎ to go riding aller faire du cheval;∎ let's go for a walk/bike ride/swim allons nous promener/faire un tour à vélo/nous baigner;∎ they went on a trip ils sont partis en voyage;∎ I'll go to see her or American go see her tomorrow j'irai la voir demain;∎ don't go and tell him!, don't go telling him! ne va pas le lui dire!, ne le lui dis pas!;∎ don't go bothering your sister ne va pas embêter ta sœur;∎ you had to go and tell him! il a fallu que tu le lui dises!;∎ he's gone and locked us out! il est parti et nous a laissé à la porte!;∎ you've gone and done it now! vraiment, tu as tout gâché!(c) (proceed to specified limit) aller;∎ he'll go as high as £300 il ira jusqu'à 300 livres;∎ the temperature went as high as 36° C la température est montée jusqu'à 36° C;∎ he went so far as to say it was her fault il est allé jusqu'à dire que c'était de sa faute à elle;∎ now you've gone too far! là tu as dépassé les bornes!;∎ I'll go further and say he should resign j'irai plus loin et je dirai qu'il ou j'irai jusqu'à dire qu'il devrait démissionner;∎ the temperature sometimes goes below zero la température descend ou tombe parfois au-dessous de zéro;∎ her attitude went beyond mere impertinence son comportement était plus qu'impertinent(d) (depart, leave) s'en aller, partir;∎ I must be going il faut que je m'en aille ou que je parte;∎ they went early ils sont partis tôt;∎ you may go vous pouvez partir;∎ what time does the train go? à quelle heure part le train?;∎ familiar get going! vas-y!, file!;∎ archaic be gone! allez-vous-en!;∎ either he goes or I go l'un de nous deux doit partir(e) (indicating regular attendance) aller, assister;∎ to go to church/school aller à l'église/l'école;∎ to go to a meeting aller ou assister à une réunion;∎ to go to work (to one's place of work) aller au travail(f) (indicating direction or route) aller, mener;∎ that road goes to the market square cette route va ou mène à la place du marchéB.∎ to go barefoot/naked se promener pieds nus/tout nu;∎ to go armed porter une arme;∎ her family goes in rags sa famille est en haillons;∎ the job went unfilled le poste est resté vacant;∎ to go unnoticed passer inaperçu;∎ such crimes must not go unpunished de tels crimes ne doivent pas rester impunis∎ my father is going grey mon père grisonne;∎ she went white with rage elle a blêmi de colère;∎ my hands went clammy mes mains sont devenues moites;∎ the tea's gone cold le thé a refroidi;∎ have you gone mad? tu es devenu fou?;∎ to go bankrupt faire faillite;∎ the country has gone Republican le pays est maintenant républicain∎ the battery's going la pile commence à être usée∎ his trousers are going at the knees son pantalon s'use aux genoux;∎ the jacket went at the seams la veste a craqué aux coutures∎ all his strength went and he fell to the floor il a perdu toutes ses forces et il est tombé par terre;∎ his voice is going il devient aphone;∎ his voice is gone il est aphone, il a une extinction de voix;∎ her mind has started to go elle n'a plus toute sa tête ou toutes ses facultésC.(a) (begin an activity) commencer;∎ what are we waiting for? let's go! qu'est-ce qu'on attend? allons-y!;∎ familiar here goes!, here we go! allez!, on y va!;∎ go! partez!;∎ you'd better get going on or with that report! tu ferais bien de te mettre à ou de t'attaquer à ce rapport!;∎ it won't be so hard once you get going ça ne sera pas si difficile une fois que tu seras lancé;∎ to be going to do sth (be about to) aller faire qch, être sur le point de faire qch; (intend to) avoir l'intention de faire qch;∎ you were just going to tell me about it vous étiez sur le point de ou vous alliez m'en parler;∎ I was going to visit her yesterday but her mother arrived j'avais l'intention de ou j'allais lui rendre visite hier mais sa mère est arrivée∎ are you going to be at home tonight? est-ce que vous serez chez vous ce soir?;∎ we're going to do exactly as we please nous ferons ce que nous voulons;∎ she's going to be a doctor elle va être médecin;∎ there's going to be a storm il va y avoir un orage;∎ he's going to have to work really hard il va falloir qu'il travaille très dur∎ is the fan going? est-ce que le ventilateur est en marche ou marche?;∎ the car won't go la voiture ne veut pas démarrer;∎ he had the television and the radio going il avait mis la télévision et la radio en marche;∎ the washing machine is still going la machine à laver tourne encore, la lessive n'est pas terminée;∎ her daughter kept the business going sa fille a continué à faire marcher l'affaire;∎ to keep a conversation/fire going entretenir une conversation/un feu∎ she went like this with her eyebrows elle a fait comme ça avec ses sourcils∎ to go on radio/television passer à la radio/à la télévisionD.(a) (disappear) disparaître;∎ the snow has gone la neige a fondu ou disparu;∎ all the sugar's gone il n'y a plus de sucre;∎ my coat has gone mon manteau n'est plus là ou a disparu;∎ all our money has gone (spent) nous avons dépensé tout notre argent; (lost) nous avons perdu tout notre argent; (stolen) on a volé tout notre argent;∎ I don't know where the money goes these days l'argent disparaît à une vitesse incroyable ces temps-ci;∎ gone are the days when he took her dancing elle est bien loin, l'époque où il l'emmenait danser∎ the last paragraph must go il faut supprimer le dernier paragraphe;∎ I've decided that car has to go j'ai décidé de me débarrasser de cette voiture;∎ that new secretary has got to go il va falloir se débarrasser de la nouvelle secrétaire∎ he is (dead and) gone il nous a quittés;∎ his wife went first sa femme est partie avant lui;∎ after I go... quand je ne serai plus là...E.(a) (extend, reach) aller, s'étendre;∎ our property goes as far as the forest notre propriété va ou s'étend jusqu'au bois;∎ the path goes right down to the beach le chemin descend jusqu'à la mer;∎ figurative her thinking didn't go that far elle n'a pas poussé le raisonnement aussi loin;∎ my salary doesn't go very far je ne vais pas loin avec mon salaire;∎ money doesn't go very far these days l'argent part vite à notre époque;∎ their difference of opinion goes deeper than I thought leur différend est plus profond que je ne pensais∎ the dictionaries go on that shelf les dictionnaires se rangent ou vont sur cette étagère;∎ where do the towels go? où est-ce qu'on met les serviettes?;∎ that painting goes here ce tableau se met ou va là(c) (be contained in, fit) aller;∎ this last sweater won't go in the suitcase ce dernier pull n'ira pas ou n'entrera pas dans la valise;∎ the piano barely goes through the door le piano entre ou passe de justesse par la porte;∎ this belt just goes round my waist cette ceinture est juste assez longue pour faire le tour de ma taille;∎ the lid goes on easily enough le couvercle se met assez facilement(d) (develop, turn out) se passer;∎ how did your interview go? comment s'est passé ton entretien?;∎ I'll see how things go je vais voir comment ça se passe;∎ we can't tell how things will go on ne sait pas comment ça se passera;∎ everything went well tout s'est bien passé;∎ if all goes well si tout va bien;∎ the meeting went badly/well la réunion s'est mal/bien passée;∎ the negotiations are going well les négociations sont en bonne voie;∎ the vote went against them/in their favour le vote leur a été défavorable/favorable;∎ there's no doubt as to which way the decision will go on sait ce qui sera décidé;∎ everything was going fine until she showed up tout allait ou se passait très bien jusqu'à ce qu'elle arrive;∎ everything went wrong ça a mal tourné;∎ familiar how's it going?, how are things going? (comment) ça va?;∎ the way things are going, we might both be out of a job soon au train où vont ou vu comment vont les choses, nous allons bientôt nous retrouver tous les deux au chômage∎ the journey went quickly je n'ai pas vu le temps passer pendant le voyage;∎ there were only five minutes to go before… il ne restait que cinq minutes avant…;∎ time goes so slowly when you're not here le temps me paraît tellement long quand tu n'es pas là;∎ how's the time going? combien de temps reste-t-il?F.∎ what your mother says goes! fais ce que dit ta mère!;∎ whatever the boss says goes c'est le patron qui fait la loi;∎ anything goes on fait ce qu'on veut(b) (be valid, hold true) s'appliquer;∎ that rule goes for everyone cette règle s'applique à tout le monde;∎ that goes for us too (that applies to us) ça s'applique à nous aussi; (we agree with that) nous sommes aussi de cet avis(c) (be expressed, run → report, story)∎ the story or rumour goes that she left him le bruit court qu'elle l'a quitté;∎ so the story goes du moins c'est ce que l'on dit ou d'après les on-dit;∎ how does the story go? comment c'est cette histoire?;∎ I forget how the poem goes now j'ai oublié le poème maintenant;∎ how does the tune go? c'est quoi ou c'est comment, l'air?;∎ her theory goes something like this sa théorie est plus ou moins la suivante∎ to go by or under the name of répondre au nom de;∎ he now goes by or under another name il se fait appeler autrement maintenant∎ flats are going cheap at the moment les appartements ne se vendent pas très cher en ce moment;∎ the necklace went for £350 le collier s'est vendu 350 livres;∎ going, going, gone! (at auction) une fois, deux fois, adjugé!G.∎ the contract is to go to a private firm le contrat ira à une entreprise privée;∎ credit should go to the teachers le mérite en revient aux enseignants;∎ every penny will go to charity tout l'argent va ou est destiné à une œuvre de bienfaisance∎ a small portion of the budget went on education une petite part du budget a été consacrée ou est allée à l'éducation;∎ all his money goes on drink tout son argent part dans la boisson(c) (contribute) contribuer, servir;∎ all that just goes to prove my point tout ça confirme bien ce que j'ai dit;∎ it has all the qualities that go to make a good film ça a toutes les qualités d'un bon film(d) (have recourse) avoir recours, recourir;∎ to go to arbitration recourir à l'arbitrageH.(a) (be compatible → colours, flavours) aller ensemble;∎ orange and mauve don't really go l'orange et le mauve ne vont pas vraiment ensemble∎ let me know if you hear of any jobs going faites-moi savoir si vous entendez parler d'un emploi;∎ are there any flats going for rent in this building? y a-t-il des appartements à louer dans cet immeuble?;∎ familiar any whisky going? tu as un whisky à m'offrir?□∎ we can't go much longer without water nous ne pourrons pas tenir beaucoup plus longtemps sans eau∎ we'll only stop if you're really desperate to go on ne s'arrête que si tu ne tiens vraiment plus;∎ I went before I came j'ai fait avant de venir∎ 5 into 60 goes 12 60 divisé par 5 égale 12;∎ 6 into 5 won't go 5 n'est pas divisible par 6∎ she isn't bad, as teachers go elle n'est pas mal comme enseignante;∎ as houses go, it's pretty cheap ce n'est pas cher pour une maison;∎ as things go today par les temps qui courent;∎ there goes my chance of winning a prize je peux abandonner tout espoir de gagner un prix;∎ there you go again, always blaming other people ça y est, toujours à rejeter la responsabilité sur les autres;∎ there you go, two hamburgers and a coke et voici, deux hamburgers et un Coca;∎ there you go, what did I tell you? voilà ou tiens, qu'est-ce que je t'avais dit!(a) (follow, proceed along) aller, suivre;∎ if we go this way, we'll get there much more quickly si nous passons par là, nous arriverons bien plus vite∎ we've only gone 5 kilometres nous n'avons fait que 5 kilomètres;∎ she went the whole length of the street before coming back elle a descendu toute la rue avant de revenir∎ ducks go "quack" les canards font "coin-coin";∎ the clock goes "tick tock" l'horloge fait "tic tac";∎ the gun went bang et pan! le coup est parti;∎ familiar then he goes "hand it over" puis il fait "donne-le-moi"∎ to go 10 risquer 10;∎ Cards to go no/two trumps annoncer sans/deux atout(s);∎ figurative to go one better (than sb) surenchérir (sur qn)∎ I could really go a beer je me paierais bien une bière∎ familiar how goes it? ça marche?3 noun∎ to have a go at sth/doing sth essayer qch/de faire qch;∎ he had another go il a fait une nouvelle tentative, il a ressayé;∎ have another go! encore un coup!;∎ I've never tried it but I'll give it a go je n'ai encore jamais fait l'expérience mais je vais essayer;∎ she passed her exams first go elle a eu ses examens du premier coup;∎ he knocked down all the skittles at one go il a renversé toutes les quilles d'un coup;∎ £1 a go (at fair etc) une livre la partie ou le tour;∎ to have a go on the dodgems faire un tour d'autos tamponneuses;∎ he wouldn't let me have or give me a go (on his bicycle etc) il ne voulait pas me laisser l'essayer∎ it's your go c'est ton tour ou c'est à toi (de jouer);∎ whose go is it? à qui de jouer?, à qui le tour?∎ to be full of go avoir plein d'énergie, être très dynamique;∎ she's got plenty of go elle est pleine d'entrain;∎ the new man has no go in him le nouveau manque d'entrain∎ he's made a go of the business il a réussi à faire marcher l'affaire;∎ to make a go of a marriage réussir un mariage;∎ I tried to persuade her but it was no go j'ai essayé de la convaincre mais il n'y avait rien à faire∎ short hair is all the go les cheveux courts sont le dernier cri ou font fureur∎ they had a real go at one another! qu'est-ce qu'ils se sont mis!;∎ she had a go at her boyfriend elle a passé un de ces savons à son copain;∎ British police have warned the public not to have a go, the fugitive may be armed la police a prévenu la population de ne pas s'en prendre au fugitif car il pourrait être armé;∎ it's all go ça n'arrête pas!;∎ all systems go! c'est parti!;∎ the shuttle is go for landing la navette est bonne ou est parée ou a le feu vert pour l'atterrissage∎ he must be going on fifty il doit approcher de la ou aller sur la cinquantaine;∎ it was going on (for) midnight by the time we finished quand on a terminé, il était près de minuit∎ I've been on the go all day je n'ai pas arrêté de toute la journée□ ;∎ to be always on the go être toujours à trotter ou à courir, avoir la bougeotte;∎ to keep sb on the go faire trimer qn∎ I have several projects on the go at present j'ai plusieurs projets en route en ce moment□6 to go1 adverbà faire;∎ there are only three weeks/five miles to go il ne reste plus que trois semaines/cinq miles;∎ five done, three to go cinq de faits, trois à faire➲ go about∎ policemen usually go about in pairs en général, les policiers circulent par deux;∎ you can't go about saying things like that! il ne faut pas raconter des choses pareilles!(a) (get on with) s'occuper de;∎ to go about one's business vaquer à ses occupations(b) (set about) se mettre à;∎ she showed me how to go about it elle m'a montré comment faire ou comment m'y prendre;∎ how do you go about applying for the job? comment doit-on s'y prendre ou faire pour postuler l'emploi?∎ her son goes about with an older crowd son fils fréquente des gens plus âgés que lui;∎ he's going about with Rachel these days il sort avec Rachel en ce momenttraversertraverser;∎ your brother has just gone across to the shop ton frère est allé faire un saut au magasin en face∎ he goes after all the women il court après toutes les femmes;∎ I'm going after that job je vais essayer d'obtenir cet emploi(a) (disregard) aller contre, aller à l'encontre de;∎ she went against my advice elle n'a pas suivi mon conseil;∎ I went against my mother's wishes je suis allé contre ou j'ai contrarié les désirs de ma mère(b) (conflict with) contredire;∎ that goes against what he told me c'est en contradiction avec ou ça contredit ce qu'il m'a dit;∎ the decision went against public opinion la décision est allée à l'encontre de ou a heurté l'opinion publique;∎ it goes against my principles c'est contre mes principes(c) (be unfavourable to → of luck, situation) être contraire à; (→ of opinion) être défavorable à; (→ of behaviour, evidence) nuire à, être préjudiciable à;∎ the verdict went against the defendant le verdict a été défavorable à l'accusé ou a été prononcé contre l'accusé;∎ if luck should go against him si la chance lui était contraire;∎ her divorce may go against her winning the election son divorce pourrait nuire à ses chances de gagner les élections∎ he went ahead of us il est parti avant nous;∎ I let him go ahead of me in the queue je l'ai fait passer devant moi dans la queue∎ go ahead! tell me! vas-y! dis-le-moi!;∎ the mayor allowed the demonstrations to go ahead le maire a permis aux manifestations d'avoir lieu;∎ the move had gone ahead as planned le déménagement s'était déroulé comme prévu;∎ to go ahead with sth démarrer qch;∎ they're going ahead with the project after all ils ont finalement décidé de mener le projet à bien;∎ he went ahead and did it (without hesitating) il l'a fait sans l'ombre d'une hésitation; (despite warnings) rien ne l'a arrêté(c) (advance, progress) progresser, faire des progrès(a) (move from one place to another) aller, avancer;∎ go along and ask your mother va demander à ta mère;∎ she went along with them to the fair elle les a accompagnés ou elle est allée avec eux à la foire;∎ we can talk it over as we go along nous pouvons en discuter en chemin ou en cours de route;∎ I just make it up as I go along j'invente au fur et à mesure(b) (progress) se dérouler, se passer;∎ things were going along nicely tout allait ou se passait bien(c) (go to meeting, party etc) aller(decision, order) accepter, s'incliner devant; (rule) observer, respecter;∎ that's what they decided and I went along with it c'est la décision qu'ils ont prise et je l'ai acceptée;∎ I go along with the committee on that point je suis d'accord avec ou je soutiens le comité sur ce point;∎ I can't go along with you on that je ne suis pas d'accord avec vous là-dessus;∎ he went along with his father's wishes il s'est conformé aux ou a respecté les désirs de son père(a) (habitually) passer son temps à;∎ he goes around mumbling to himself il passe son temps à radoter;∎ she just goes around annoying everyone elle passe son temps à énerver tout le monde;∎ he goes around in black leather il se promène toujours en ou il est toujours habillé en cuir noir∎ will that belt go around your waist? est-ce que cette ceinture sera assez grande pour toi?∎ they were still going at it the next day ils y étaient encore le lendemain;∎ she went at the cleaning with a will elle s'est attaquée au nettoyage avec ardeurpartir, s'en aller;∎ go away! va-t'en!;∎ I'm going away for a few days je pars pour quelques jours;∎ she's gone away to think about it elle est partie réfléchir∎ she went back to bed elle est retournée au lit, elle s'est recouchée;∎ to go back to sleep se rendormir;∎ they went back home ils sont rentrés chez eux ou à la maison;∎ I went back downstairs/upstairs je suis redescendu/remonté;∎ to go back to work (continue task) se remettre au travail; (return to place of work) retourner travailler; (return to employment) reprendre le travail;∎ to go back on one's steps rebrousser chemin, revenir sur ses pas;∎ let's go back to chapter two revenons ou retournons au deuxième chapitre;∎ we went back to the beginning nous avons recommencé;∎ let's go back to why you said that revenons à la question de savoir pourquoi vous avez dit ça;∎ the clocks go back one hour today on retarde les pendules d'une heure aujourd'hui∎ go back! recule!∎ we went back to the old system nous sommes revenus à l'ancien système;∎ he went back to his old habits il a repris ses anciennes habitudes;∎ the conversation kept going back to the same subject la conversation revenait sans cesse sur le même sujet;∎ men are going back to wearing their hair long les hommes reviennent aux cheveux longs ou se laissent à nouveau pousser les cheveux∎ our records go back to 1850 nos archives remontent à 1850;∎ this building goes back to the Revolution ce bâtiment date de ou remonte à la Révolution;∎ familiar we go back a long way, Brad and me ça remonte à loin, Brad et moi(e) (extend, reach) s'étendre;∎ the garden goes back 150 metres le jardin s'étend sur 150 mètres(fail to keep → agreement) rompre, violer; (→ promise) manquer à, revenir sur;∎ they went back on their decision ils sont revenus sur leur décision;∎ he won't go back on his word il ne manquera pas à sa parole(precede) passer devant; (happen before) précéder;∎ that question has nothing to do with what went before cette question n'a rien à voir avec ce qui précède ou avec ce qui a été dit avant;∎ the election was like nothing that had gone before l'élection ne ressemblait en rien aux précédentes;∎ euphemism those who have gone before (the dead) ceux qui nous ont précédés∎ we are indebted to those who have gone before us nous devons beaucoup à ceux qui nous ont précédés∎ your suggestion will go before the committee votre suggestion sera soumise au comité;∎ to go before a judge/jury passer devant un juge/un jury;∎ the matter went before the court l'affaire est allée devant les tribunauxNautical descendre dans l'entrepont➲ go by(pass → car, person) passer; (→ time) passer, s'écouler;∎ as the years go by avec les années, à mesure que les années passent;∎ in days or in times or in years gone by autrefois, jadis;∎ to let an opportunity go by laisser passer une occasion(a) (act in accordance with, be guided by) suivre, se baser sur;∎ don't go by the map ne vous fiez pas à la carte;∎ I'll go by what the boss says je me baserai sur ce que dit le patron;∎ he goes by the rules il suit le règlement(b) (judge by) juger d'après;∎ going by her accent, I'd say she's from New York si j'en juge d'après son accent, je dirais qu'elle vient de New York;∎ you can't go by appearances on ne peut pas juger d'après ou sur les apparences∎ to go by a different/false name être connu sous un nom différent/un faux nom;∎ the product goes by the name of "Bango" in France ce produit est vendu sous le nom de "Bango" en France➲ go down(a) (descend, move to lower level) descendre;∎ he went down on all fours or on his hands and knees il s'est mis à quatre pattes;∎ going down! (in lift) on descend!, pour descendre!(b) (proceed, travel) aller;∎ we're going down to Tours/the country/the shop nous allons à Tours/à la campagne/au magasin(c) (set → moon, sun) se coucher, tomber(e) (decrease, decline → level, price, quality) baisser; (→ amount, numbers) diminuer; (→ rate, temperature) baisser, s'abaisser; (→ fever) baisser, tomber; (→ tide) descendre;∎ the dollar is going down in value le dollar perd de sa valeur, le dollar est en baisse;∎ eggs are going down (in price) le prix des œufs baisse;∎ my weight has gone down j'ai perdu du poids;∎ he's gone down in my estimation il a baissé dans mon estime;∎ the neighbourhood's really gone down since then le quartier ne s'est vraiment pas arrangé depuis;∎ to have gone down in the world avoir connu des jours meilleurs(g) (food, medicine) descendre;∎ this wine goes down very smoothly ce vin se laisse boire (comme du petit-lait)(h) (produce specified reaction) être reçu;∎ a cup of coffee would go down nicely une tasse de café serait la bienvenue;∎ his speech went down badly/well son discours a été mal/bien reçu;∎ how will the proposal go down with the students? comment les étudiants vont-ils prendre la proposition?;∎ that kind of talk doesn't go down well with me je n'apprécie pas du tout ce genre de propos∎ Mexico went down to Germany le Mexique s'est incliné devant l'Allemagne;∎ Madrid went down to Milan by three points Milan a battu Madrid de trois points;∎ I'm not going to go down without a fight je me battrai jusqu'à la fin(j) (be relegated) descendre;∎ our team has gone down to the second division notre équipe est descendue en deuxième division∎ this day will go down in history ce jour restera une date historique;∎ she will go down in history as a woman of great courage elle entrera dans l'histoire grâce à son grand courage(l) (reach as far as) descendre, s'étendre;∎ this path goes down to the beach ce sentier va ou descend à la plage(m) (continue as far as) aller, continuer;∎ go down to the end of the street allez ou continuez jusqu'en bas de la rue∎ the computer's gone down l'ordinateur est en panne∎ how long do you think he'll go down for? il écopera de combien, à ton avis?;∎ he went down for three years il a écopé de trois ans(hill, stairs, ladder, street) descendre;∎ my food went down the wrong way j'ai avalé de travers;∎ Music the pianist went down an octave le pianiste a joué une octave plus bas ou a descendu d'une octave;∎ figurative I don't want to go down that road je ne veux pas m'engager là-dedansvulgar (fellate) sucer, tailler ou faire une pipe à; (perform cunnilingus on) sucer, brouter le cresson àtomber malade de;∎ he went down with pneumonia/the flu il a attrapé une pneumonie/la grippe∎ he went for a doctor il est allé ou parti chercher un médecin(b) (try to obtain) essayer d'obtenir, viser;∎ she's going for his job elle va essayer d'obtenir son poste;∎ familiar go for it! vas-y!;∎ I'd go for it if I were you! à ta place, je n'hésiterais pas!;∎ she was really going for it elle donnait vraiment son maximum∎ dogs usually go for the throat en général, les chiens attaquent à la gorge;∎ they went for each other (physically) ils se sont jetés l'un sur l'autre; (verbally) ils s'en sont pris l'un à l'autre;∎ the newspapers really went for the senator les journaux s'en sont pris au sénateur sans retenue;∎ go for him! (to dog) attaque!∎ I don't really go for that idea l'idée ne me dit pas grand-chose;∎ he really goes for her in a big way il est vraiment fou d'elle(e) (choose, prefer) choisir, préférer(f) (apply to, concern) concerner, s'appliquer à;∎ what I said goes for both of you ce que j'ai dit vaut pour ou s'applique à vous deux;∎ pollution is a real problem in Paris - that goes for Rome too la pollution pose un énorme problème à Paris - c'est la même chose à Rome;∎ and the same goes for me et moi aussi(g) (have as result) servir à;∎ his twenty years of service went for nothing ses vingt ans de service n'ont servi à rien∎ she has a lot going for her elle a beaucoup d'atouts;∎ that idea hasn't got much going for it frankly cette idée n'est franchement pas très convaincante∎ the army went forth into battle l'armée s'est mise en route pour la bataille;∎ Bible go forth and multiply croissez et multipliez-vous∎ the command went forth that… il fut décrété que…(s')avancer;∎ the clocks go forward tomorrow on avance les pendules demain;∎ if this scheme goes forward… si ce projet est accepté…∎ it's cold - let's go in il fait froid - entrons;∎ it's too big, it won't go in c'est trop grand, ça ne rentrera pas(b) (disappear → moon, sun) se cacher(a) (engage in → activity, hobby, sport) pratiquer, faire; (→ occupation) se consacrer à; (→ politics) s'occuper de, faire;∎ she went in for company law elle s'est lancée dans le droit commercial;∎ he thought about going in for teaching il a pensé devenir enseignant∎ I don't go in much for opera je n'aime pas trop l'opéra, l'opéra ne me dit rien;∎ he goes in for special effects in a big way il est très branché effets spéciaux;∎ we don't go in for that kind of film nous n'aimons pas ce genre de film;∎ this publisher doesn't really go in for fiction cet éditeur ne fait pas tellement dans le roman∎ they don't go in for injections so much nowadays ils ne sont pas tellement pour les piqûres de nos jours;∎ why do scientists go in for all that jargon? pourquoi est-ce que les scientifiques utilisent tout ce jargon?(e) (apply for → job, position) poser sa candidature à, postuler(a) (enter → building, house) entrer dans; (→ activity, profession) entrer à ou dans; (→ politics, business) se lancer dans;∎ she's gone into hospital elle est (r)entrée à l'hôpital;∎ to go into the army (as profession) devenir militaire de carrière; (as conscript) partir au service;∎ he went into medicine il a choisi la médecine(b) (be invested → of effort, money, time)∎ a lot of care had gone into making her feel at home on s'était donné beaucoup de peine pour la mettre à l'aise;∎ two months of research went into our report nous avons mis ou investi deux mois de recherche dans notre rapport(c) (embark on → action) commencer à; (→ explanation, speech) se lancer ou s'embarquer dans, (se mettre à) donner; (→ problem) aborder;∎ I'll go into the problem of your taxes later j'aborderai le problème de vos impôts plus tard;∎ the car went into a skid la voiture a commencé à déraper;∎ to go into hysterics avoir une crise de nerfs;∎ to go into fits of laughter être pris d'un fou rire(d) (examine, investigate) examiner, étudier;∎ you need to go into the question more deeply vous devez examiner le problème de plus près;∎ the matter is being gone into l'affaire est à l'étude(e) (explain in depth) entrer dans;∎ the essay goes into the moral aspects of the question l'essai aborde les aspects moraux de la question;∎ I won't go into details je ne vais pas entrer dans les détails;∎ let's not go into that ne parlons pas de ça(f) (begin to wear) se mettre à porter;∎ to go into mourning prendre le deuil(g) (hit, run into) entrer dans;∎ a car went into him une voiture lui est rentrée dedans∎ to go into a file aller dans un fichier➲ go off∎ she went off to work elle est partie travailler;∎ her husband has gone off and left her son mari l'a quittée;∎ Theatre the actors went off les acteurs ont quitté la scène(b) (stop operating → light, radio) s'éteindre; (→ heating) s'éteindre, s'arrêter; (→ pain) partir, s'arrêter;∎ the electricity went off l'électricité a été coupée∎ the grenade went off in her hand la grenade a explosé dans sa main;∎ the gun didn't go off le coup n'est pas parti;∎ figurative to go off into fits of laughter être pris d'un fou rire(d) (have specified outcome) se passer;∎ the interview went off badly/well l'entretien s'est mal/bien passé;∎ her speech went off well son discours a été bien reçu(e) (fall asleep) s'endormir(f) British (deteriorate → food) s'avarier, se gâter; (→ milk) tourner; (→ butter) rancir; (→ athlete, sportsperson) perdre sa forme;∎ the play goes off in the second half la pièce se gâte pendant la seconde partie∎ he's gone off classical music/smoking il n'aime plus la musique classique/fumer, la musique classique/fumer ne l'intéresse plus;∎ I've gone off the idea cette idée ne me dit plus rien;∎ she's gone off her boyfriend son copain ne l'intéresse plus;∎ funny how you can go off people c'est drôle comme on se lasse des gens parfois(a) (leave with) partir avec;∎ he went off with the woman next door il est parti avec la voisine(b) (make off with) partir avec;∎ someone has gone off with his keys quelqu'un est parti avec ses clés;∎ he went off with the jewels il s'est enfui avec les bijoux➲ go on(a) (move, proceed) aller; (without stopping) poursuivre son chemin; (after stopping) repartir, se remettre en route;∎ you go on, I'll catch up allez-y, je vous rattraperai (en chemin);∎ they went on without us ils sont partis sans nous;∎ after dinner they went on to Susan's house après le dîner, ils sont allés chez Susan;∎ we went on home nous sommes rentrés(b) (continue action) continuer;∎ she went on (with her) reading elle a continué à ou de lire;∎ the chairman went on speaking le président a continué son discours;∎ "and that's not all", he went on "et ce n'est pas tout", a-t-il poursuivi;∎ you can't go on being a student for ever! tu ne peux pas être étudiant toute ta vie!;∎ go on looking! cherchez encore!;∎ go on, ask her vas-y, demande-lui;∎ familiar go on, be a devil vas-y, laisse-toi tenter!;∎ go on, I'm listening continuez, je vous écoute;∎ I can't go on like this! je ne peux plus continuer comme ça!;∎ if he goes on like this, he'll get fired s'il continue comme ça, il va se faire renvoyer;∎ their affair has been going on for years leur liaison dure depuis des années;∎ the party went on into the small hours la soirée s'est prolongée jusqu'à très tôt le matin;∎ life goes on la vie continue ou va son train;∎ they have enough (work) to be going on with ils ont du pain sur la planche ou de quoi faire pour le moment;∎ here's £25 to be going on with voilà 25 livres pour te dépanner∎ he went on to explain why il a ensuite expliqué pourquoi;∎ to go on to another question passer à une autre question;∎ she went on to become a doctor elle est ensuite devenue médecin(d) (be placed, fit) aller;∎ the lid goes on this way le couvercle se met comme ça;∎ I can't get the lid to go on je n'arrive pas à mettre le couvercle;∎ the cap goes on the other end le bouchon se met ou va sur l'autre bout(e) (happen, take place) se passer;∎ what's going on here? qu'est-ce qui se passe ici?;∎ there was a fight going on il y avait une bagarre;∎ a lot of cheating goes on during the exams on triche beaucoup pendant les examens;∎ several conversations were going on at once il y avait plusieurs conversations à la fois;∎ while the war was going on pendant la guerre∎ as the week went on au fur et à mesure que la semaine passait;∎ as time goes on avec le temps, à mesure que le temps passe∎ she does go on! elle n'arrête pas de parler!, c'est un vrai moulin à paroles!;∎ he goes on and on about politics il parle politique sans cesse;∎ don't go on about it! ça va, on a compris!;∎ I don't want to go on about it, but... je ne voudrais pas avoir l'air d'insister, mais...;∎ what are you going on about now? qu'est-ce que vous racontez?∎ what a way to go on! en voilà des manières!(i) (start operating → light, radio, television) s'allumer; (→ heating, motor, power) s'allumer, se mettre en marche∎ he's going on for forty il va sur ses quarante ans(a) (enter → boat, train) monter dans∎ to go on a journey/a holiday partir en voyage/en vacances;∎ to go on a diet se mettre au régime(c) (be guided by) se laisser guider par, se fonder ou se baser sur;∎ the detective didn't have much to go on le détective n'avait pas grand-chose sur quoi s'appuyer ou qui puisse le guider;∎ she goes a lot on instinct elle se fie beaucoup à ou se fonde beaucoup sur son instinct∎ he's going on forty-five il va sur ses quarante-cinq ans;∎ humorous she's fifteen going on forty-five (wise) elle a quinze ans mais elle est déjà très mûre; (old beyond her years) elle a quinze ans mais elle est vieille avant l'âge∎ I don't go much on abstract art l'art abstrait ne me dit pas grand-chose∎ the boss went on and on at her at the meeting le patron n'a pas cessé de s'en prendre à elle pendant la réunion;∎ he's always going on at his wife about money il est toujours sur le dos de sa femme avec les questions d'argent;∎ I went on at my mother to go and see the doctor j'ai embêté ma mère pour qu'elle aille voir le médecin;∎ don't go on at me! laisse-moi tranquille!∎ my parents made us go out of the room mes parents nous ont fait sortir de la pièce ou quitter la pièce;∎ to go out for a meal aller au restaurant;∎ to go out to dinner sortir dîner;∎ to go out for a walk aller se promener, aller faire une promenade;∎ she's gone out to get a paper elle est sortie (pour) acheter un journal;∎ they went out to the country ils sont allés ou ils ont fait une sortie à la campagne;∎ she goes out to work elle travaille en dehors de la maison ou hors de chez elle;∎ he went out of her life il est sorti de sa vie;∎ she was dressed to go out (ready to leave) elle était prête à sortir; (dressed up) elle était très habillée∎ they went out to Africa (travelled) ils sont partis en Afrique; (emigrated) ils sont partis vivre ou ils ont émigré en Afrique∎ to go out with sb sortir avec qn;∎ we've been going out together for a month ça fait un mois que nous sortons ensemble(d) (fire, light) s'éteindre(e) (disappear) disparaître;∎ the joy went out of her eyes la joie a disparu de son regard;∎ the spring went out of his step il a perdu sa démarche légère;∎ all the heart went out of her elle a perdu courage(f) (cease to be fashionable) passer de mode, se démoder;∎ to go out of style/fashion ne plus être le bon style/à la mode;∎ familiar that hairstyle went out with the ark cette coiffure remonte au déluge∎ the tide has gone out la marée est descendue, la mer s'est retirée;∎ the tide goes out 6 kilometres la mer se retire sur 6 kilomètres∎ I went out to see for myself j'ai décidé de voir par moi-même;∎ we have to go out and do something about this il faut que nous prenions des mesures ou que nous fassions quelque chose(i) (be sent → letter) être envoyé; (be published → brochure, pamphlet) être distribué; (be broadcast → radio or television programme) être diffusé(j) (feelings, sympathies) aller;∎ our thoughts go out to all those who suffer nos pensées vont vers tous ceux qui souffrent;∎ my heart goes out to her je suis de tout cœur avec elle dans son chagrin∎ Agassi went out to Henman Agassi s'est fait sortir par Henman∎ she went all out to help us elle a fait tout son possible pour nous aider□➲ go over(a) (move overhead) passer;∎ I just saw a plane go over je viens de voir passer un avion∎ I went over to see her je suis allé la voir;∎ they went over to talk to her ils sont allés lui parler;∎ to go over to Europe aller en Europe(d) (change, switch) changer;∎ I've gone over to another brand of washing powder je viens de changer de marque de lessive;∎ when will we go over to the metric system? quand est-ce qu'on va passer au système métrique?(e) (change allegiance) passer, se joindre;∎ he's gone over to the Socialists il est passé dans le camp des socialistes;∎ she went over to the enemy elle est passée à l'ennemi(f) (be received) passer;∎ the speech went over badly/well le discours a mal/bien passé(a) (move, travel over) passer par-dessus;∎ the horse went over the fence le cheval a sauté (par-dessus) la barrière;∎ we went over a bump on a pris une bosse∎ would you go over my report? voulez-vous regarder mon rapport?(c) (repeat) répéter; (review → notes, speech) réviser, revoir; (→ facts) récapituler, revoir; School réviser;∎ she went over the interview in her mind elle a repassé l'entretien dans son esprit;∎ I kept going over everything leading up to the accident je continuais de repenser à tous les détails qui avaient conduit à l'accident;∎ let's go over it again reprenons, récapitulons;∎ he goes over and over the same stories il rabâche les mêmes histoires∎ let's go over now to our Birmingham studios passons l'antenne à notre studio de Birmingham;∎ we're going over live now to Paris nous allons maintenant à Paris où nous sommes en direct(move in front of) passer devant; (move beyond) dépasser➲ go round∎ is there enough cake to go round? est-ce qu'il y a assez de gâteau pour tout le monde?;∎ to make the food go round ménager la nourriture∎ we went round to his house nous sommes allés chez lui;∎ I'm going round there later on j'y vais plus tard(d) (be continuously present → idea, tune)∎ that song keeps going round in my head j'ai cette chanson dans la tête(e) (spin → wheel) tourner;∎ figurative my head's going round j'ai la tête qui tourne(f) (make a detour) faire un détour;∎ to go round the long way faire un long détour(tour → museum) faire le tour de;∎ I hate going round the shops j'ai horreur de faire les boutiques(a) (crowd, tunnel) traverser;∎ figurative a shiver went through her un frisson l'a parcourue ou traversée(b) (endure, experience) subir, souffrir;∎ he's going through hell c'est l'enfer pour lui;∎ we all have to go through it sometime on doit tous y passer un jour ou l'autre;∎ I can't face going through all that again je ne supporterais pas de passer par là une deuxième fois;∎ after everything she's gone through après tout ce qu'elle a subi ou enduré;∎ we've gone through a lot together nous avons vécu beaucoup de choses ensemble∎ she goes through a pair of tights a week elle use une paire de collants par semaine;∎ I've gone through the toes of my socks j'ai usé ou troué mes chaussettes au bout;∎ humorous how many assistants has he gone through now? combien d'assistants a-t-il déjà eus?;∎ his novel has gone through six editions il y a déjà eu six éditions de son roman(d) (examine → accounts, document) examiner, vérifier; (→ list, proposal) éplucher; (→ mail) dépouiller; (→ drawer, pockets) fouiller (dans); (→ files) chercher dans; (sort) trier;∎ we went through the contract together nous avons regardé ou examiné le contrat ensemble;∎ did customs go through your suitcase? est-ce qu'ils ont fouillé votre valise à la douane?;∎ he went through her pockets il a fouillé ses poches(e) (of bill, law) être voté;∎ the bill went through Parliament last week le projet de loi a été voté la semaine dernière au Parlement∎ Music let's go through the introduction again reprenons l'introduction;∎ we had to go through the whole business of applying for a visa nous avons dû nous farcir toutes les démarches pour obtenir un visa∎ let's go through it again from the beginning reprenons dès le début(a) (travel through, penetrate) passer, traverser(b) (offer, proposal) être accepté; (business deal) être conclu, se faire; (bill, law) passer, être voté; (divorce) être prononcé;∎ the adoption finally went through l'adoption s'est faite finalement∎ to go through with sth aller jusqu'au bout de qch, exécuter qch;∎ he'll never go through with it il n'ira jamais jusqu'au bout;∎ they went through with their threat ils ont exécuté leur menace∎ the two things often go together les deux choses vont souvent de pair(a) (move towards) aller vers(b) (effort, money) être consacré à;∎ all her energy went towards fighting illiteracy elle a dépensé toute son énergie à combattre l'analphabétisme➲ go under(b) figurative (fail → business) couler, faire faillite; (→ project) couler, échouer; (→ person) échouer, sombrer(c) (under anaesthetic) s'endormir(a) (move, travel underneath) passer par-dessous∎ to go under a false/different name utiliser ou prendre un faux nom/un nom différent;∎ a glue that goes under the name of Stikit une colle qui s'appelle Stikit➲ go up∎ to go up to town aller en ville;∎ I'm going up to bed je monte me coucher;∎ have you ever gone up in an aeroplane? êtes-vous déjà monté en avion?;∎ going up! (in lift) on monte!;∎ to go up in the world faire son chemin(b) (increase → amount, numbers) augmenter, croître; (→ price) monter, augmenter; (→ temperature) monter, s'élever;∎ rents are going up les loyers sont en hausse;∎ meat is going up (in price) (le prix de) la viande augmente;∎ to go up in sb's estimation monter dans l'estime de qn(c) (sudden noise) s'élever;∎ a shout went up un cri s'éleva∎ new buildings are going up all over town de nouveaux immeubles surgissent dans toute la ville(e) (explode, be destroyed) sauter, exploser∎ before the curtain goes up avant le lever du rideau∎ she went up to Oxford in 1950 elle est entrée à Oxford en 1950∎ he went up for murder il a fait de la taule pour meurtre∎ they look set to go up to the First Division ils ont l'air prêts à entrer en première divisionmonter;∎ to go up a hill/ladder monter une colline/sur une échelle;∎ Music the pianist went up an octave le pianiste a monté d'une octave;∎ to go up to sb/sth se diriger vers qn/qch;∎ the path goes up to the front door le chemin mène à la porte d'entrée∎ the book only goes up to the end of the war le livre ne va que jusqu'à la fin de la guerre;∎ I will go up to £100 je veux bien aller jusqu'à 100 livres(a) (accompany, escort) accompagner, aller avec;∎ figurative to go with the crowd suivre la foule ou le mouvement;∎ you have to go with the times il faut vivre avec son temps(b) (be compatible → colours, flavours) aller avec;∎ that hat doesn't go with your suit ce chapeau ne va pas avec ton ensemble;∎ a white Burgundy goes well with snails le bourgogne blanc se marie bien ou va bien avec les escargots(c) (be part of) aller avec;∎ the flat goes with the job l'appartement va avec le poste;∎ the sense of satisfaction that goes with having done a good job le sentiment de satisfaction qu'apporte le travail bien fait;∎ mathematical ability usually goes with skill at chess des capacités en mathématiques vont souvent de pair avec un don pour les échecs∎ euphemism he's been going with other women (having sex) il a été avec d'autres femmesse passer de, se priver de;∎ he went without sleep or without sleeping for two days il n'a pas dormi pendant deux jourss'en passer;∎ we'll just have to go without il faudra s'en passer, c'est toutⓘ Do not pass go, (do not collect £200/$200) Au Monopoly les joueurs tirent parfois une carte qui les envoie sur la case "prison". Sur cette carte sont inscrits les mots do not pass go, do not collect £200 (ou bien do not collect $200 s'il s'agit de la version américaine). Cette phrase, dont la version française est "ne passez pas par la case départ, ne recevez pas 20 000 francs", est utilisée de façon allusive et sur le mode humoristique dans différents contextes: on dira par exemple you do that again and you're going straight to jail, Bill. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 ("refais ça, Bill, et je t'assure que tu iras droit en prison). On peut également utiliser cette expression lorsque quelqu'un essaie de mener un projet à bien mais rencontre des obstacles: the country is trying hard to get back on its feet but because of the civil war it has not even been allowed to pass go, let alone collect £200 ("le pays fait de son mieux pour se rétablir mais la guerre civile n'arrange rien, bien au contraire").ⓘ Go ahead, make my day C'est la formule prononcée par l'inspecteur Harry Callahan (incarné par Clint Eastwood) dans le film Sudden Impact (1983) lorsqu'il se trouve confronté à un gangster. Il s'agit d'une façon d'encourager le bandit à se servir de son arme afin de pouvoir l'abattre en état de légitime défense: "allez, vas-y, fais-moi plaisir". On utilise cette formule par allusion au film et en réaction à une personne qui vient de proférer des menaces. Ainsi, le président Reagan s'en servit en s'adressant à des travailleurs qui menaçaient de se mettre en grève. -
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rendre [ʀɑ̃dʀ]➭ TABLE 411. transitive verba. ( = restituer) to give back ; [+ marchandises défectueuses, bouteille vide] to return ; [+ argent] to pay back ; (School) [+ copie] to hand inb. [+ jugement, arrêt] to render ; [+ verdict] to returnc. ( = donner en retour) [+ invitation, salut, coup, baiser] to return• il la déteste, et elle le lui rend bien he hates her and she feels exactly the same way about him• il m'a donné 10 € et je lui en ai rendu 5 he gave me 10 euros and I gave him 5 euros change• c'est à vous rendre fou ! it's enough to drive you mad!e. [+ mot, expression, atmosphère] to renderf. [+ liquide] to give out ; [+ son] to produce• ça ne rend pas grand-chose [photo, décor, musique] it's a bit disappointingg. ( = vomir) to bring upi. (locutions) rendre l'âme or le dernier soupir [personne] to breathe one's last2. intransitive verba. ( = vomir) to be sickb. ( = produire un effet) la pendule rendrait mieux dans l'entrée the clock would look better in the hall3. reflexive verba. [soldat, criminel] to surrenderb. ( = aller) se rendre à to go to• il se rend à son travail à pied/en voiture he walks/drives to workc. (avec adjectif) se rendre utile/indispensable to make o.s. useful/indispensable* * *ʀɑ̃dʀ
1.
1) ( retourner) ( pour restituer) to give back, to return (à to); ( pour refuser) to return, to give back [cadeau] (à to); to return [article défectueux] (à to); ( pour s'acquitter) to repay, to pay back [somme] (à to); to return [salut, invitation] (à to)prête-moi 20 euros, je te les rendrai demain — lend me 20 euros, I'll pay you back tomorrow
2) ( redonner)rendre la santé/vue à quelqu'un — to restore somebody's health/sight
3) ( faire devenir)4) ( remettre) [élève, étudiant] to hand in, to give in [copie, devoir] (à to)5) ( produire) [terre, champ] to yield [récolte, quantité]6) (exprimer, traduire) [auteur, mots] to convey [pensée, atmosphère]; to convey, to render [nuance]; [traduction, tableau] to convey [atmosphère, style]rendre l'expression d'un visage — [peintre, photographe] to capture the expression on a face
un poème chinois merveilleusement rendu en anglais — a Chinese poem beautifully translated ou rendered into English
ça ne rendra rien en couleurs — it won't come out in colour [BrE]
7) (colloq) ( vomir) to bring up [aliment, bile]8) ( prononcer) to pronounce [jugement, sentence, arrêt]; to return [verdict]; to pronounce [oracle]9) ( émettre) [instrument, objet creux] to give off [son]10) ( exsuder)11) Sport [concurrent]rendre du poids — to have a weight handicap (à compared with)
rendre 10 mètres à quelqu'un — to give somebody a 10-metre [BrE] handicap
2.
verbe intransitif1) ( produire)rendre (bien) — [terre] to be productive; [plante] to produce a good crop; [activité, commerce] to be profitable
2) (colloq) ( vomir) to be sick, to throw up (colloq)
3.
se rendre verbe pronominal1) ( aller) to gose rendre à Rome/en Chine — to go to Rome/to China
2) ( devenir)3) ( capituler) [criminel] to give oneself up (à to); [armée, ville] to surrender (à to)4) ( se soumettre)se rendre à quelque chose — to bow to [argument, avis]; to yield to [prières, supplique]; to answer [appel]
••rendre l'âme or l'esprit — to pass away
* * *ʀɑ̃dʀ vt1) (= restituer) [livre, argent] to give back, to return, [otages] to freeJ'ai rendu ses disques à Christine. — I've given Christine her records back.
J'ai rendu mes livres à la bibliothèque. — I've taken my books back to the library.
2) (= faire devenir)3) [visite] to returnrendre la politesse à qn fig — to repay sb, to return the favour Grande-Bretagne to return the favor USA
5) [honneurs] to pay6) [sang, aliments] to bring up7) [sons] [instrument] to produce, to make8) (= exprimer, traduire) to renderElle a su rendre ce texte en français avec une grande sensibilité. — She managed to render this text in French with great sensitivity.
* * *rendre verb table: rendreA vtr1 ( retourner) ( pour restituer) to give back, to return [objet emprunté] (à to); to take back [objet consigné] (à to); to return [otage, territoire annexé] (à to); ( pour refuser) to return, to give back [cadeau] (à to); to return [article défectueux] (à to); ( pour s'acquitter) to repay, to pay back [emprunt, somme, dette] (à to); to return [salut, invitation] (à to); elle m'a rendu mon livre she gave me back my book; je dois rendre la voiture à mon père/à l'agence de location I have to give the car back to my father/take the car back to the car hire GB ou rental US agency; ils ont rendu les tableaux volés au musée they returned the stolen paintings to the museum; l'enfant sera rendu contre rançon the child will be returned for a ransom; prête-moi 100 euros, je te les rendrai demain lend me 100 euros, I'll pay you back tomorrow; elle m'a rendu mon baiser she kissed me back; elle ne m'a pas rendu la monnaie she didn't give me my change; rendre la pareille à qn to pay sb back; il la déteste mais elle le lui rend bien he hates her and she feels the same about him; ⇒ César, monnaie;2 ( redonner) rendre la santé/vue à qn to restore sb's health/sight; rendre l'espoir à qn to give sb hope again; rendre le sourire à qn to put the smile back on sb's face; rendre son indépendance à un pays to restore a country's independence; rendre des locaux à leur utilisation première to return premises to their original use; une nouvelle méthode de relaxation qui vous rendra le sommeil a new relaxation method that will help you sleep;3 ( faire devenir) to make; rendre qn heureux/célèbre to make sb happy/famous; rendre qch possible/difficile/obligatoire to make sth possible/difficult/compulsory; l'éclairage rend la chambre lugubre the lighting makes the room look gloomy; rendre qn fou to drive sb mad; ce bruit rend fou that noise is enough to drive you mad ou crazy○;4 ( remettre) [élève, étudiant] to hand in, to give in [copie, devoir] (à to); ne rends pas tes devoirs en retard don't hand ou give your homework in late; il a rendu (une) copie blanche à son examen he handed ou gave in a blank paper at the end of his exam;5 ( produire) [terre, champ] to yield [récolte, quantité]; ferme qui rend 50 000 euros par an farm which brings in 50,000 euros a year; rendre peu not to produce much;6 (exprimer, traduire) [auteur, mots] to convey [pensée, sentiment, atmosphère]; [traducteur] to translate, to render [texte, terme]; to convey, to render [nuance]; [peintre] to depict [lumière, relief, scène]; [traduction, tableau] to convey [atmosphère, style]; résumé/traduction qui ne rend pas la subtilité/le rythme de l'original summary/translation that fails to catch the subtlety/the rhythm of the original; savoir rendre une émotion/un personnage [acteur] to be good at putting across ou over an emotion/a character; rendre l'expression d'un visage [peintre, photographe] to capture the expression on a face; un poème chinois merveilleusement rendu en anglais a Chinese poem beautifully translated into English, a marvellousGB translation into English of a Chinese poem; rendre un mot par une périphrase to paraphrase a word; ça rend mieux/ne rendra rien en couleurs it comes out better/won't come out in colourGB;7 ( vomir) to bring up [aliment, déjeuner, bile];8 ( prononcer) to pronounce [jugement, sentence, arrêt, décision, décret]; to return [verdict]; to pronounce [oracle];9 ( émettre) [instrument, objet creux] to give off [son];10 ( exsuder) les tomates rendent de l'eau (à la cuisson) tomatoes give out water when cooked; rendre du jus to be juicy; saler les concombres pour leur faire rendre l'eau salt the cucumbers to draw out the water;11 Sport [concurrent] rendre du poids to have a weight handicap (à compared with); rendre de la distance à qn to give sb a (distance) handicap; rendre 3 kilos to carry 3 kilos ou a 3 kilo-handicap; rendre 10 mètres à qn to give sb a 10-metreGB handicap; il vous rendrait des points he's more than a match for you.B vi1 ( produire) rendre (bien) [terre] to be productive; [plante] to produce a good crop, to be productive; [culture, céréale] to do well; [activité, commerce] to be profitable;2 ( vomir) to be sick, to throw up○; le médicament m'a fait rendre the medicine made me sick; avoir envie de rendre to feel sick GB ou nauseous.C se rendre vpr1 ( aller) to go; se rendre à Rome/en Chine/en ville to go to Rome/to China/to town; se rendre à Vienne en voiture/avion to go to Vienna by car/plane, to drive/fly to Vienna; se rendre chez des amis to go to see friends; en me rendant à Lima on my way to Lima; ⇒ bagage;2 ( devenir) to make oneself; se rendre indispensable/malade to make oneself indispensable/ill; se rendre ridicule to make a fool of oneself;3 ( capituler) [criminel] to give oneself up (à to); [troupe, armée, ville] to surrender (à to); rendez-vous, vous êtes cernés! give yourselves up, you're surrounded!;4 ( se soumettre) se rendre à qch to bow to [argument, avis]; to yield to [prières, supplique]; to answer [appel]; il ne se rend jamais ( dans une discussion) he never gives in.rendre l'âme or l'esprit to pass away; rendre le dernier soupir or souffle to breathe one's last; le bon Dieu te le rendra au centuple your reward will be great in Heaven.[rɑ̃dr] verbe transitif1. [restituer - objet prêté ou donné] to give back (separable), to return ; [ - objet volé] to give back (separable), to return ; [ - objet défectueux] to take back (separable), to return ; [ - somme] to pay back (separable) ; [ - réponse] to givedonne-moi trente euros, je te les rendrai demain give me thirty euros, I'll pay you back ou I'll give it back to you tomorrowa. [élève] to hand ou to give in a piece of workb. [professeur] to hand ou to give back a piece of workrendre un otage to return ou to hand over a hostage2. [donner en retour] to returnrendre le bien pour le mal/coup pour coup to return good for evil/blow for blowelle me méprise, mais je le lui rends bien she despises me, but the feeling's mutual3. (suivi d'un adjectif) [faire devenir] to makea. (sens propre) to make somebody (go) blind, to blind somebodyrendre quelqu'un fou to drive ou to make somebody mad4. [faire recouvrer]rendre l'ouïe/la santé/la vue à quelqu'un to restore somebody's hearing/health/sight, to give somebody back his hearing/health/sightl'opération ne lui a pas rendu l'usage de la parole/de son bras the operation did not give him back the power of speech/the use of his arm5. [exprimer - personnalité] to portray, to capture ; [ - nuances, pensée] to convey, to render (soutenu), to expressvoyons comment il a rendu cette scène à l'écran [metteur en scène] let's see how he transferred this scene to the screenl'enregistrement ne rend pas la qualité de sa voix the recording doesn't do justice to the quality of her voice6. [produire]ça ne rend rien ou pas grand-chose [décor, couleurs] it doesn't look muchmes recherches n'ont encore rien rendu my research hasn't come up with anything yet ou hasn't produced any results yetrendre une sentence to pass ou to pronounce sentence————————[rɑ̃dr] verbe intransitifles vignes ont bien rendu the vineyards have given a good yield ou have produced wellcette terre ne rend pas this land is unproductive ou yields no return2. [ressortir] to be effectivece tapis rend très bien/ne rend pas très bien avec les rideaux this carpet looks really good/doesn't look much with the curtains————————se rendre verbe pronominal intransitif[ville] to surrenderrendez-vous! give yourself up!, surrender!2. (suivi d'un adjectif) [devenir] to make oneself3. [aller] to goje me rends à l'école à pied/à vélo/en voiture I walk/ride (my bike)/drive to school, I go to school on foot/by bike/by caril s'y rend en train he goes ou gets ou travels there by trainles pompiers se sont rendus sur les lieux the fire brigade went to ou arrived on the scene————————se rendre à verbe pronominal plus préposition[accepter] to yield toa. [être lucide] to face factsb. [reconnaître les faits] to acknowledge ou to recognize the facts -
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bæk
1. noun1) (in man, the part of the body from the neck to the bottom of the spine: She lay on her back.) espalda2) (in animals, the upper part of the body: She put the saddle on the horse's back.) lomo3) (that part of anything opposite to or furthest from the front: the back of the house; She sat at the back of the hall.) parte trasera, fondo4) (in football, hockey etc a player who plays behind the forwards.) defensa
2. adjective(of or at the back: the back door.) de detrás, trasero
3. adverb1) (to, or at, the place or person from which a person or thing came: I went back to the shop; He gave the car back to its owner.) de vuelta2) (away (from something); not near (something): Move back! Let the ambulance get to the injured man; Keep back from me or I'll hit you!) hacia atrás, para atrás3) (towards the back (of something): Sit back in your chair.) hacia atrás, para atrás4) (in return; in response to: When the teacher is scolding you, don't answer back.) de vuelta5) (to, or in, the past: Think back to your childhood.) atrás
4. verb1) (to (cause to) move backwards: He backed (his car) out of the garage.) dar marcha atrás, mover hacia atrás2) (to help or support: Will you back me against the others?) apoyar3) (to bet or gamble on: I backed your horse to win.) apostar a•- backer- backbite
- backbiting
- backbone
- backbreaking
- backdate
- backfire
- background
- backhand
5. adverb(using backhand: She played the stroke backhand; She writes backhand.) del revés; con el dorso de la mano- backlog- back-number
- backpack
- backpacking: go backpacking
- backpacker
- backside
- backslash
- backstroke
- backup
- backwash
- backwater
- backyard
- back down
- back of
- back on to
- back out
- back up
- have one's back to the wall
- put someone's back up
- take a back seat
back1 adj trasero / de atrásback2 adv1. atrás / hacia atrásstand back! ¡atrás! / ¡apártate!2. de vuelta3. hacethat was years back! ¡eso fue hace años!we met back in 1983 nos conocimos en 1983 back también combina con muchos verbos. Aquí tienes algunos ejemplosback3 n1. espaldalie on your back échate de espaldas / échate boca arriba2. dorso / revés3. parte de atrás / fondocan you hear me at the back? ¿me escucháis al fondo?back4 vb1. apoyar / respaldar2. dar marcha atráshe backed the car into the garage metió el coche en el garaje de culo / metió el coche en el garaje dando marcha atrástr[bæk]1 (of person) espalda2 (of animal, book) lomo3 (of chair) respaldo4 (of hand) dorso5 (of knife, sword) canto6 (of coin, medal) reverso7 (of cheque) dorso8 (of stage, room, cupboard) fondo1 trasero,-a, de atrás1 (support) apoyar, respaldar2 (finance) financiar3 (bet on) apostar por\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLback to back espalda con espaldaback to front al revésto answer back replicarto be back estar de vueltato be glad to see the back of somebody estar contento de haberse quitado a alguien de encimato break one's back deslomarseto carry on one's back llevar a cuestasto fall on one's back caerse de espaldasto have somebody on one's back tener a alguien encimato come back / go back volverto get somebody's back up mosquear a alguiento get off somebody's back dejar de fastidiar a alguiento hit back devolver el golpe 2 figurative use contestar a una acusaciónto have one's back to the wall figurative use estar entre la espada y la paredto lie on one's back estar acostado,-a boca arribato give back devolverto put back volver a guardar en su sitioto put one's back into something arrimar el hombroto phone back volver a llamarto stand back apartarseto turn one's back on somebody volver la espalda a alguienback copy número retrasadoback door puerta traseraback number número atrasadoback pay atrasos nombre masculino pluralback row última filaback seat asiento de atrásback street callejuelaback wheel rueda traserashort back and sides corte nombre masculino de pelo casi al rapeback ['bæk] vt3) : estar detrás de, formar el fondo detrees back the garden: unos árboles están detrás del jardínback vi2)to back away : echarse atrás3)back adv1) : atrás, hacia atrás, detrásto move back: moverse atrásback and forth: de acá para allá2) ago: atrás, antes, yasome years back: unos años atrás, ya unos años10 months back: hace diez meses3) : de vuelta, de regresowe're back: estamos de vueltashe ran back: volvió corriendoto call back: llamar de nuevoback adj1) rear: de atrás, posterior, trasero2) overdue: atrasado3)back pay : atrasos mplback n1) : espalda f (de un ser humano), lomo m (de un animal)2) : respaldo m (de una silla), espalda f (de ropa)3) reverse: reverso m, dorso m, revés m4) rear: fondo m, parte f de atrás5) : defensa mf (en deportes)adj.• posterior adj.• trasero, -a adj.adv.• atrás adv.• detrás adv.• redro adv.n.• atrás s.m.• costilla s.f.• dorso s.m.• envés s.m.• espalda s.f.• espaldar s.m.• fondo s.m.• lomo s.m.• respaldo s.m.• reverso s.m.• revés s.m.• trasera s.f.v.• apadrinar v.• mover hacia atrás v.• respaldar v.bæk
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behind somebody's back: they laugh at him behind his back se ríen de él a sus espaldas; to be on somebody's back (colloq) estarle* encima a alguien; get off my back! déjame en paz (fam); to break the back of something hacer* la parte más difícil/la mayor parte de algo; to get o put somebody's back up (colloq) irritar a alguien; to put one's back into something poner* empeño en algo; to turn one's back on somebody — volverle* la espalda a alguien; scratch II d)
2) ca) ( of chair) respaldo m; (of dress, jacket) espalda f; (of electrical appliance, watch) tapa fb) (reverse side - of envelope, photo) dorso m, revés m; (- of head) parte f posterior or de atrás; (- of hand) dorso mc)back to front: your sweater is on back to front — te has puesto el suéter al revés; hand I 2)
3) c u ( rear part)I'll sit in the back — ( of car) yo me siento detrás or (en el asiento de) atrás
(in) back of the sofa — (AmE) detrás del sofá
he's out back in the yard — (AmE) está en el patio, al fondo
in the back of beyond — donde el diablo perdió el poncho (AmL fam), en el quinto pino (Esp fam)
4) c ( Sport) defensa mf, zaguero, -ra m,f
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adjective (before n, no comp)1) ( at rear) trasero, de atrás2) ( of an earlier date)back number o issue — número m atrasado
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1) (indicating return, repetition)meanwhile, back at the house... — mientras tanto, en la casa...
to run/fly back — volver* corriendo/en avión
they had us back the following week — nos devolvieron la invitación la semana siguiente; see also go, take back
2) (in reply, reprisal)3)a) ( backward)b) ( toward the rear) atráswe can't hear you back here — aquí atrás no te oímos; see also hold, keep back
4) (in, into the past)5)back and forth — = backward(s) and forward(s): see backward II d)
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1)a) \<\<person/decision\>\> respaldar, apoyarb) ( bet money on) \<\<horse/winner\>\> apostar* por2) ( reverse)he backed the car out of the garage — sacó el coche del garaje dando marcha atrás or (Col, Méx) en reversa
3) ( lie behind)4) ( Mus) acompañar
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vi \<\<vehicle/driver\>\> dar* marcha atrás, echar or meter reversa (Col, Méx)he backed into a lamppost — se dio contra una farola al dar marcha atrás or al meter reversa
Phrasal Verbs:- back off- back out- back up[bæk] When back is an element in a phrasal verb, eg come back, go back, put back, look up the verb.1. NOUN1) (=part of body)a) [of person] espalda f; [of animal] lomo m•
I've got a bad back — tengo la espalda mal, tengo un problema de espalda•
to shoot sb in the back — disparar a algn por la espalda•
he was lying on his back — estaba tumbado boca arribato carry sth/sb on one's back — llevar algo/a algn a la espalda
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to have one's back to sth/sb — estar de espaldas a algo/algnb)- break the back of sth- get off sb's back- get sb's back up- live off the back of sb- be on sb's backshares rose on the back of two major new deals — las acciones subieron a consecuencia de dos nuevos e importantes tratos
- put one's back into sth- put one's back into doing sth- put sb's back upto see the back of sb —
- have one's back to the wallflat I, 1., 1), stab 1., 1)2) (=reverse side) [of cheque, envelope] dorso m, revés m; [of hand] dorso m; [of head] parte f de atrás, parte f posterior more frm; [of dress] espalda f; [of medal] reverso mto know sth like the back of one's hand —
3) (=rear) [of room, hall] fondo m; [of chair] respaldo m; [of car] parte f trasera, parte f de atrás; [of book] (=back cover) tapa f posterior; (=spine) lomo mthere was damage to the back of the car — la parte trasera or de atrás del coche resultó dañada
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at the back (of) — [+ building] en la parte de atrás (de); [+ cupboard, hall, stage] en el fondo (de)be quiet at the back! — ¡los de atrás guarden silencio!
they sat at the back of the bus — se sentaron en la parte de atrás del autobús, se sentaron al fondo del autobús
this idea had been at the back of his mind for several days — esta idea le había estado varios días rondándole la cabeza
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the ship broke its back — el barco se partió por la mitad•
in back of the house — (US) detrás de la casa•
the toilet's out the back — el baño está fuera en la parte de atrásbeyond 2., mind 1., 1)•
they keep the car round the back — dejan el coche detrás de la casa4) (Sport) (=defender) defensa mf•
the team is weak at the back — la defensa del equipo es débil2. ADVERB1) (in space) atrásstand back! — ¡atrás!
keep (well) back! — (=out of danger) ¡quédate ahí atrás!
keep back! — (=don't come near me) ¡no te acerques!
meanwhile, back in London/back at the airport — mientras, en Londres/en el aeropuerto
he little suspected how worried they were back at home — qué poco sospechaba lo preocupados que estaban en casa
to go back and forth — [person] ir de acá para allá
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back from the road — apartado de la carretera2) (in time)it all started back in 1980 — todo empezó ya en 1980, todo empezó allá en 1980 liter
3) (=returned)•
to be back — volverwhen/what time will you be back? — ¿cuándo/a qué hora vuelves?, ¿cuándo/a qué hora estarás de vuelta?
he's not back yet — aún no ha vuelto, aún no está de vuelta
black is back (in fashion) — vuelve (a estar de moda) el negro, se vuelve a llevar el negro
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he went to Paris and back — fue a París y volvió•
she's now back at work — ya ha vuelto al trabajo•
I'll be back by 6 — estaré de vuelta para las 6•
I'd like it back — quiero que me lo devuelvan•
full satisfaction or your money back — si no está totalmente satisfecho, le devolvemos el dinero•
everything is back to normal — todo ha vuelto a la normalidadhit back•
I want it back — quiero que me lo devuelvan3. TRANSITIVE VERB1) (=reverse) [+ vehicle] dar marcha atrás a2) (=support)a) (=back up) [+ plan, person] apoyarb) (=finance) [+ person, enterprise] financiarc) (Mus) [+ singer] acompañar3) (=bet on) [+ horse] apostar porto back the wrong horse — (lit) apostar por el caballo perdedor
Russia backed the wrong horse in him — (fig) Rusia se ha equivocado al apoyar a él
to back a winner — (lit) apostar por el ganador
he is confident that he's backing a winner — (fig) (person) está seguro de que está dando su apoyo a un ganador; (idea, project) está seguro de que va a funcionar bien
4) (=attach backing to) [+ rug, quilt] forrar4. INTRANSITIVE VERB1) [person]a) (in car) dar marcha atrásb) (=step backwards) echarse hacia atrás, retrocederhe backed into a table — se echó hacia atrás y se dio con una mesa, retrocedió y se dio con una mesa
2) (=change direction) [wind] cambiar de dirección (en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj)5. ADJECTIVE1) (=rear) [leg, pocket, wheel] de atrás, trasero2) (=previous, overdue) [rent, tax, issue] atrasado6.COMPOUNDSback alley N — callejuela f (que recorre la parte de atrás de una hilera de casas)
back boiler N — caldera f pequeña (detrás de una chimenea)
back burner N — quemador m de detrás
- put sth on the back burnerback catalogue N — (Mus) catálogo m de grabaciones discográficas
back copy N — (Press) número m atrasado
back-countrythe back country N — (US) zona f rural (con muy baja densidad de población)
back cover N — contraportada f
- do sth by or through the back doorback formation N — (Ling) derivación f regresiva
back garden N — (Brit) jardín m trasero
back lot N — (Cine) exteriores mpl (del estudio); [of house, hotel, company premises] solar m trasero
back marker N — (Brit) (Sport) competidor(a) m / f rezagado(-a)
back matter N — [of book] apéndices mpl
back number N — [of magazine, newspaper] número m atrasado
back page N — contraportada f
back passage N — (Brit) euph recto m
back rub N — (=massage) masaje m en la espalda
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to give sb a back rub — masajearle la espalda a algn, darle un masaje a algn en la espalda- take a back seatback somersault N — salto m mortal hacia atrás
back stop N — (Sport) red que se coloca alrededor de una cancha para impedir que se escapen las pelotas
back tooth N — muela f
back view N —
the back view of the hotel is very impressive — el hotel visto desde atrás es impresionante, la parte de atrás del hotel es impresionante
back vowel N — (Ling) vocal f posterior
- back off- back out- back up* * *[bæk]
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behind somebody's back: they laugh at him behind his back se ríen de él a sus espaldas; to be on somebody's back (colloq) estarle* encima a alguien; get off my back! déjame en paz (fam); to break the back of something hacer* la parte más difícil/la mayor parte de algo; to get o put somebody's back up (colloq) irritar a alguien; to put one's back into something poner* empeño en algo; to turn one's back on somebody — volverle* la espalda a alguien; scratch II d)
2) ca) ( of chair) respaldo m; (of dress, jacket) espalda f; (of electrical appliance, watch) tapa fb) (reverse side - of envelope, photo) dorso m, revés m; (- of head) parte f posterior or de atrás; (- of hand) dorso mc)back to front: your sweater is on back to front — te has puesto el suéter al revés; hand I 2)
3) c u ( rear part)I'll sit in the back — ( of car) yo me siento detrás or (en el asiento de) atrás
(in) back of the sofa — (AmE) detrás del sofá
he's out back in the yard — (AmE) está en el patio, al fondo
in the back of beyond — donde el diablo perdió el poncho (AmL fam), en el quinto pino (Esp fam)
4) c ( Sport) defensa mf, zaguero, -ra m,f
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adjective (before n, no comp)1) ( at rear) trasero, de atrás2) ( of an earlier date)back number o issue — número m atrasado
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1) (indicating return, repetition)meanwhile, back at the house... — mientras tanto, en la casa...
to run/fly back — volver* corriendo/en avión
they had us back the following week — nos devolvieron la invitación la semana siguiente; see also go, take back
2) (in reply, reprisal)3)a) ( backward)b) ( toward the rear) atráswe can't hear you back here — aquí atrás no te oímos; see also hold, keep back
4) (in, into the past)5)back and forth — = backward(s) and forward(s): see backward II d)
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1)a) \<\<person/decision\>\> respaldar, apoyarb) ( bet money on) \<\<horse/winner\>\> apostar* por2) ( reverse)he backed the car out of the garage — sacó el coche del garaje dando marcha atrás or (Col, Méx) en reversa
3) ( lie behind)4) ( Mus) acompañar
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vi \<\<vehicle/driver\>\> dar* marcha atrás, echar or meter reversa (Col, Méx)he backed into a lamppost — se dio contra una farola al dar marcha atrás or al meter reversa
Phrasal Verbs:- back off- back out- back up -
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v.1 to take.llevar algo/a alguien a to take something/somebody tome llevó en coche he drove me thereEl bus llevó a María The bus got Mary there.2 to carry.llevaban en hombros al entrenador they were carrying the coach on their shouldersEl bus lleva mercadería para vender The bus carries goods for selling.Esa frase lleva mala intención That phrase carries bad intention.3 to wear.llevo gafas I wear glassesno llevo dinero I haven't got any money on me4 to have.llevar el pelo largo to have long hairllevas las manos sucias your hands are dirty5 to handle, to deal with.lleva la contabilidad she keeps the books6 to keep.llevar el paso to keep in step7 to deal or cope with.llevar algo bien/mal to deal o cope with something well/badly¿cómo lo llevas? (informal) how are you getting on?8 to be wearing, to have, to wear.LLeva un buen traje He is wearing a nice suit.9 to lead, to live.Lleva un vida muy triste He leads a very sad life.10 to convey.Su gesto lleva amor His gesture conveys love.11 to take up.Ella llevó ciencias el año pasado She took up Science last year.12 to have been.Llevo viviendo mucho tiempo aquí I have been living a long time here.* * *1 (gen) to take■ te llevo en coche I'll take you in the car, I'll give you a lift2 (tener) to have; (tener encima) to have, carry■ ¿qué llevas ahí? what's that you've got there?■ ¿cuánto dinero llevas? how much money have you got on you?3 (prenda) to wear, have on4 (aguantar) to cope with■ ¿cómo lleva lo de quedarse sin trabajo? how's he coping with losing his job?5 (dirigir) to be in charge of■ ¿quién lleva el tema de los pedidos? who's in charge of orders?6 (conducir - coche) to drive; (moto) - to ride7 (pasar tiempo) to be8 (libros, cuentas) to keep9 (años) to be older10 (vida) to lead11 (tiempo, esfuerzo) to take12 (compás, paso, ritmo) to keep■ contigo no bailo, no sabes llevar el paso I'm not dancing with you, you can't keep in step■ ¿cuánto te llevaron por la reparación? how much did they charge you for the repairs?1 llevar a (conducir) to take, lead■ y esto, ¿adónde nos lleva? and where will this lead us?■ esto me lleva a pensar que... this leads me to think that...■ ¿qué lo llevó a actuar así? what made him act like that?3 llevar + participio to have2 (recibir) to get3 (estar de moda) to be fashionable5 MATEMÁTICAS to carry over\dejarse llevar por... to be influenced by..., get carried away with...llevar a la práctica to put into practicellevar adelante to carry outllevar la cuenta de to keep track ofllevar las de + inf to be likely to + infllevarse a matar to be at daggers drawn* * *verb1) to carry2) take, take away3) wear4) endure, bear•- llevarse* * *Para las expresiones llevar adelante, llevar la contraria, llevar las de perder, llevar a la práctica, llevar a término, llevar ventaja, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=transportar) [con los brazos] to carry; [indicando el punto de destino] to take; [en vehículo] to transport"comida para llevar" — "food to take away", "take-away food"
¿es para llevar? — is it to take away?
2) (=llevar puesto) to wear¿hay que llevar corbata a la reunión? — do we have to wear a tie to the meeting?
llevaba puesto un sombrero muy raro — she had a very odd hat on, she was wearing a very odd hat
3) (=llevar encima)¡la que llevaba encima aquella noche! — * he was really smashed that night! *
4) (=tener)a) [+ barba, pelo] to haveb) [+ adorno, ingrediente] to havelleva un rótulo que dice... — it has a label (on it) which says...
¿qué lleva el pollo que está tan bueno? — what's in this chicken that makes it taste so good?
c) [+ armas, nombre, título] to have, bear frmel libro lleva el título de... — the book has the title of..., the book is entitled...
5) [+ persona]a) (=acompañar, conducir) to take¿adónde me llevan? — where are you taking me?
a ver ¿cuándo me llevas a cenar? — when are you going to take me out for a meal?
b) [en coche] to driveSofía nos llevó a casa — Sofía gave us a lift home, Sofía drove us home
yo voy en esa dirección, ¿quieres que te lleve? — I'm going that way, do you want a lift?
6) (=conducir)a) [+ vehículo] to driveb) [+ persona, entidad]llevó a su empresa a la bancarrota — he caused his company to go bankrupt, he bankrupted his company
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[dejarse] llevar — to get carried awayno te dejes llevar por las apariencias — don't be taken in {o} deceived by appearances
si te dejas llevar por él, acabarás mal — if you fall in with him, you'll be in trouble
7) (=dirigir) [+ negocio, tienda] to run•
llevar la [casa] — to run the household•
¿quién lleva la [cuenta]? — who is keeping count?llevar las cuentas {o} los libros — (Com) to keep the books
compás 1)•
llevar una [materia] — Méx to study a subject8) (=aportar) to bring9) (=adelantar en)10) (=inducir)llevar a algn a creer que... — to lead sb to think that..., make sb think that...
esto me lleva a pensar que... — this leads me to think that...
11) (=tolerar)¿cómo lleva lo de su hijo? — how's she coping with what happened to her son?
tiene mucho genio y hay que saber llevarlo — he's very bad-tempered and you have to know how to deal with him
12) [indicando tiempo]a) (=haber estado) to be¿cuánto tiempo llevas aquí? — how long have you been here?
b) (=tardar) to take13) (=cobrar) to chargeno quería llevarme nada — he didn't want to charge me, he didn't want to take any money
14) (=ir por)¿qué dirección llevaba? — what direction was he going in?, which way was he going?
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lleva [camino] de ser como su padre — it looks like he's going to turn out just like his father15) [+ vida] to leadllevar una vida tranquila — to live {o} lead a quiet life
16) + participio17) (=producir) (Com, Econ) to bear; (Agr) to bear, producelos bonos llevan un 8% de interés — the bonds pay {o} bear interest at 8%
no lleva fruto este año — it has no fruit this year, it hasn't produced any fruit this year
2.VERBO INTRANSITIVO [carretera] to go, leadesta carretera lleva a La Paz — this road goes {o} leads to La Paz
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( de un lugar a otro) to take¿qué llevas en el bolso? — what have you got in your bag?
comida para llevar — take out (AmE) o (BrE) takeaway meals
b) ( transportar) to carryc) < persona> to taked) ( tener consigo) to have2)a) (guiar, conducir) to takenos llevaron por un sendero — they led o took us along a path
la llevaba de la mano — I/he was holding her hand
b) (impulsar, inducir) to leadesto me lleva a pensar que... — this leads me to believe that...
¿qué la llevó a hacerlo? — what made her do it?
3) <ropa/perfume/reloj> to wear4) ( tener) to haveuna canción que lleva por título `Rencor' — a song entitled `Rencor'
5) ( tener a su cargo) <negocio/tienda> to run; < caso> to handle6)no sé bailar - no importa, yo te llevo — I can't dance - it doesn't matter, I'll lead
7) < vida> to leadllevar una vida tranquila/muy ajetreada — to lead a quiet/very hectic life; (+ compl)
¿cómo lleva lo del divorcio? - lo lleva muy mal — how is she coping with the divorce? - she's taking it very badly
8) (seguir, mantener)llevar el ritmo or el compás — to keep time
¿llevas la cuenta de lo que te debo? — are you keeping track of what I owe you?
¿qué dirección llevaban? — which direction were they going in?
9)a) ( requerir) to takelleva tiempo hacerlo bien — it takes time to do it well; (+ me/te/le etc)
b) (tener como ingrediente, componente)¿qué lleva esta sopa? — what's in this soup?
el tren sólo lleva dos vagones — the train has only two cars (AmE) o (BrE) carriages
10) (aventajar, exceder en) (+ me/te/le etc)11) (Esp) ( cobrar) to charge2.llevar v aux3.llevar las de ganar/de perder — to be likely to win/lose
llevar via) camino/carretera to go, leadb) ( al bailar) to lead4.llevarse v pron1)a) ( a otro lugar) to take¿quién se llevó mi paraguas? — who took my umbrella?
b) <premio/dinero> to winc) (quedarse con, comprar) to take¿cuántos se quiere llevar? — how many would you like?
d) (Mat) to carry9 y 9 son 18, me llevo una — 9 plus 9 is 18, carry one
e) (Arg) < asignatura> to carry over2) ( dirigir)3) <susto/regañina> to get4)5) ( hablando de modas)* * *= bear, bring, carry, lead, lug off, steer, engage, escort, lead + Pronombre + down the road to, take along, tote.Ex. Examples of homographs are: bear (to carry, or an animal) and score (music, football or to cut).Ex. Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.Ex. Cable TV systems have now been introduced in the United States that have the technical ability to carry two-way signals.Ex. A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.Ex. The whole affair, assembled and compressed, could be lugged off in a moving van.Ex. They decided that they had to set up information and referral services to steer people to the correct agency.Ex. And literature is part of that essential human behavior; it engages us in pre-enactments and re-enactments.Ex. Their work included escorting clients to other agencies.Ex. The catalog's deterioration is leading us down the road to lesser quality library service.Ex. When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.Ex. These bags are the best way to tote around your books, groceries, beach stuff, or even your puppy.----* agua + llevar = wash away.* Algo que lleva mucho tiempo de hacer = time-consuming [time consuming].* comida para llevar = takeaway meal, take-out meal, take-out.* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.* cuando el río suena, agua lleva = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* dejarse llevar = become + carried away by, drift along, drift, coast along, go with + the flow, let + go, go along with + the flow.* dejarse llevar fácilmente = be easily led.* dejarse llevar (por) = fall + victim to, give + way (to).* dejarse llevar por el instinto = fly by + the seat of + Posesivo + pants.* dejarse llevar por el pánico = panic.* dejarse llevar por la corriente = go with + the flow, go along with + the flow.* el camino que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* el llevar = carrying.* el sendero que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* encargado de llevar a cabo = implementor [implementer].* encargado de llevar el marcador = scorer.* flor para llevar en el ojal = boutonniere.* la edad se lleva en el alma = you are as old as you feel.* la senda que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* llevando sobrepelliz = surpliced.* llevar a = lead on to, lead up to, result (in), take + Nombre + back to, usher into.* llevar a Algo a una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* llevar a Alguien a juicio = bring + lawsuit against + Alguien, take + legal action, take + legal proceedings.* llevar a Alguien al límite = push + Alguien + over the edge, drive + Alguien + over the edge.* llevar a buen término = bring to + a close.* llevar a cabo = accomplish, carry out, conduct, execute, go about, implement, proceed, effect, realise [realize, -USA], transact, carry through, press forward (with).* llevar a cabo actividades = conduct + business.* llevar a cabo una acción = effect + execution.* llevar a cabo una actividad = conduct + activity.* llevar a cabo una actuación común = make + a concerted effort.* llevar a cabo una iniciativa = take + initiative.* llevar a cabo una misión = accomplish + mission.* llevar a cabo una orden = execute + command.* llevar a cabo una redada = swoop.* llevar a cabo una serie de pasos anteriormente realizados = execute + steps.* llevar a cabo un atraco = pull off + heist.* llevar a cabo un proyecto = carry out + project, undertake + project, develop + project.* llevar a cabo un robo = execute + theft, pull off + heist.* llevar a casa = bring + home.* llevar a conclusiones erróneas = mislead.* llevar a confusión = lead to + confusion.* llevar a cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights, take + Nombre + to greater heights.* llevar adelante = go ahead with, carry on, carry out.* llevar a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.* llevar a + Estado Emocional = send into + Estado Emocional.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* llevar a hombros = carry + Nombre + shoulder-high.* llevar a juicio = prosecute, sue, file + suit against, bring + a suit against, litigate, bring + criminal charges against, file + lawsuit against, take + Nombre + to court, bring + Nombre + to justice, put on + trial, try.* llevar a la bancarrota = bankrupt.* llevar a la conclusión = lead to + the conclusion.* llevar a la ficción = fictionalise [fictionalize, -USA].* llevar a la práctica = practise [practice, -USA], put into + practice, put into + practical effect, carry out, put into + effect.* llevar a la práctica una decisión = implement + decision.* llevar a la quiebra = bankrupt.* llevar Algo/Alguien a = usher + Nombre + into.* llevar Algo a sus últimas consecuencias = take + Nombre + to its ultimate conclusion.* llevar Algo demasiado lejos = push + Nombre + too far.* llevar Algo hasta el final = carry + Nombre + to the end.* llevar al hospital con toda urgencia = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al hospital urgentemente = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al juzgado = take + Nombre + to court.* llevar al límite = stretch.* llevar a los tribunales = take + Nombre + to court.* llevar al poder = bring + Nombre + to power.* llevar aquí + Expresión Temporal = have been around + Expresión Temporal.* llevar a remolque = take in + tow.* llevar a tomar una decisión = lead (up) to + decision.* llevar aún más lejos = take + one stage further, progress + one stage further, carry + one stage further, develop + one stage further, take + a step further, extend + one step further, carry + one step further, take + one step further.* llevar camino de enfrentamiento con = be on a collision course with.* llevar consigo = carry around.* llevar el compás = beat + time.* llevar el mando = rule + the roost.* llevar el peso = undertake + burden.* llevar el sello de = bear + the imprint of, bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar el sello distintivo de = bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar en autobús = bus.* llevar en camión = truck.* llevar en volandas = carry + Nombre + shoulder-high.* llevar + Expresión Temporal = take + Expresión Temporal.* llevar la antorcha = carry + the torch.* llevar la batuta = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* llevar la contraria = antagonise [antagonize, -USA].* llevar la cuenta = tally.* llevar la cuenta de = keep + track of.* llevar la delantera = ahead of the game.* llevar la impronta de = bear + the imprint of, bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la marca de = bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the imprint of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la marca distintiva de = bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la montaña a Mahoma = bring + the mountain to Mohammed.* llevar la responsabilidad de Algo = carry + the burden.* llevar la voz cantante = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* llevarle la corriente a Alguien = play along with.* llevarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.* llevar + Nombre + aún más lejos = take + Nombre + a/one step further/farther.* llevar por el aire = waft.* llevar por el camino de = lead + Pronombre + down the road to.* llevar por el mal camino = lead + astray.* llevar por mal camino = mislead.* llevar (puesto) = wear.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* llevar razón = be right, be in the right.* llevar ropa puesta = wear + clothing.* llevar rumbo de colisión con = be on a collision course with.* llevarse = take, take away, cream off, haul away, cart, make off with, take + Nombre + away, be in, get away with.* llevarse a las mil maravillas con + Nombre = get on with + Nombre + swimmingly.* llevarse a las mis maravillas = get along/on + like a house on fire.* llevarse bien = get along, on good terms, hit it off.* llevarse bien con Alguien = get on with + Pronombre Personal.* llevarse el gato al agua = steal + the show, steal + the limelight, the nod + go to.* llevarse el mérito = take + the credit (for).* llevarse la fama = take + the credit (for).* llevarse la palma = sweep + the board, steal + the limelight, steal + the show, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, come out on + top.* llevárselo el viento = blow away.* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.* llevarse una desilusión = be gutted, feel + gutted.* llevarse una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* llevarse un chasco = be gutted, feel + gutted, be disappointed.* llevarse un palo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* llevar sobre la espalda = carry on + Posesivo + shoulders.* llevar sobre los hombros = carry on + Posesivo + shoulders.* llevar tiempo = take + time, take + a while, take + long, absorb + time.* llevar tiempo y esfuerzo = take + time and effort.* llevar todas las de perder = odds + be stacked against, not have a leg to stand on.* llevar una cruz = suffer from + curse.* llevar una eternidad = take + ages (and ages).* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.* llevar un diario de trabajo = keep + diary.* llevar un minuto = take + minute.* llevar un negocio = conduct + a business.* no llevar a ninguna parte = achieve + nothing.* no llevar a ningún fin = beat + a dead horse, fart + in the wind.* no llevar a ningún fin, ser un pérdida de tiempo = flog + a dead horse.* no llevar a ningún sitio = go + nowhere.* pasar llevando = take through.* que se lleva gestando hace tiempo = long-simmering.* viajar llevando un mochila = backpacking.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( de un lugar a otro) to take¿qué llevas en el bolso? — what have you got in your bag?
comida para llevar — take out (AmE) o (BrE) takeaway meals
b) ( transportar) to carryc) < persona> to taked) ( tener consigo) to have2)a) (guiar, conducir) to takenos llevaron por un sendero — they led o took us along a path
la llevaba de la mano — I/he was holding her hand
b) (impulsar, inducir) to leadesto me lleva a pensar que... — this leads me to believe that...
¿qué la llevó a hacerlo? — what made her do it?
3) <ropa/perfume/reloj> to wear4) ( tener) to haveuna canción que lleva por título `Rencor' — a song entitled `Rencor'
5) ( tener a su cargo) <negocio/tienda> to run; < caso> to handle6)no sé bailar - no importa, yo te llevo — I can't dance - it doesn't matter, I'll lead
7) < vida> to leadllevar una vida tranquila/muy ajetreada — to lead a quiet/very hectic life; (+ compl)
¿cómo lleva lo del divorcio? - lo lleva muy mal — how is she coping with the divorce? - she's taking it very badly
8) (seguir, mantener)llevar el ritmo or el compás — to keep time
¿llevas la cuenta de lo que te debo? — are you keeping track of what I owe you?
¿qué dirección llevaban? — which direction were they going in?
9)a) ( requerir) to takelleva tiempo hacerlo bien — it takes time to do it well; (+ me/te/le etc)
b) (tener como ingrediente, componente)¿qué lleva esta sopa? — what's in this soup?
el tren sólo lleva dos vagones — the train has only two cars (AmE) o (BrE) carriages
10) (aventajar, exceder en) (+ me/te/le etc)11) (Esp) ( cobrar) to charge2.llevar v aux3.llevar las de ganar/de perder — to be likely to win/lose
llevar via) camino/carretera to go, leadb) ( al bailar) to lead4.llevarse v pron1)a) ( a otro lugar) to take¿quién se llevó mi paraguas? — who took my umbrella?
b) <premio/dinero> to winc) (quedarse con, comprar) to take¿cuántos se quiere llevar? — how many would you like?
d) (Mat) to carry9 y 9 son 18, me llevo una — 9 plus 9 is 18, carry one
e) (Arg) < asignatura> to carry over2) ( dirigir)3) <susto/regañina> to get4)5) ( hablando de modas)* * *llevar (puesto)(v.) = wearEx: The camera hound of the future wears on his forehead a lump a little larger than a walnut.
= bear, bring, carry, lead, lug off, steer, engage, escort, lead + Pronombre + down the road to, take along, tote.Ex: Examples of homographs are: bear (to carry, or an animal) and score (music, football or to cut).
Ex: Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.Ex: Cable TV systems have now been introduced in the United States that have the technical ability to carry two-way signals.Ex: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.Ex: The whole affair, assembled and compressed, could be lugged off in a moving van.Ex: They decided that they had to set up information and referral services to steer people to the correct agency.Ex: And literature is part of that essential human behavior; it engages us in pre-enactments and re-enactments.Ex: Their work included escorting clients to other agencies.Ex: The catalog's deterioration is leading us down the road to lesser quality library service.Ex: When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.Ex: These bags are the best way to tote around your books, groceries, beach stuff, or even your puppy.* agua + llevar = wash away.* Algo que lleva mucho tiempo de hacer = time-consuming [time consuming].* comida para llevar = takeaway meal, take-out meal, take-out.* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.* cuando el río suena, agua lleva = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* dejarse llevar = become + carried away by, drift along, drift, coast along, go with + the flow, let + go, go along with + the flow.* dejarse llevar fácilmente = be easily led.* dejarse llevar (por) = fall + victim to, give + way (to).* dejarse llevar por el instinto = fly by + the seat of + Posesivo + pants.* dejarse llevar por el pánico = panic.* dejarse llevar por la corriente = go with + the flow, go along with + the flow.* el camino que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* el llevar = carrying.* el sendero que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* encargado de llevar a cabo = implementor [implementer].* encargado de llevar el marcador = scorer.* flor para llevar en el ojal = boutonniere.* la edad se lleva en el alma = you are as old as you feel.* la senda que lleva a = a/the doorway to.* llevando sobrepelliz = surpliced.* llevar a = lead on to, lead up to, result (in), take + Nombre + back to, usher into.* llevar a Algo a una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* llevar a Alguien a juicio = bring + lawsuit against + Alguien, take + legal action, take + legal proceedings.* llevar a Alguien al límite = push + Alguien + over the edge, drive + Alguien + over the edge.* llevar a buen término = bring to + a close.* llevar a cabo = accomplish, carry out, conduct, execute, go about, implement, proceed, effect, realise [realize, -USA], transact, carry through, press forward (with).* llevar a cabo actividades = conduct + business.* llevar a cabo una acción = effect + execution.* llevar a cabo una actividad = conduct + activity.* llevar a cabo una actuación común = make + a concerted effort.* llevar a cabo una iniciativa = take + initiative.* llevar a cabo una misión = accomplish + mission.* llevar a cabo una orden = execute + command.* llevar a cabo una redada = swoop.* llevar a cabo una serie de pasos anteriormente realizados = execute + steps.* llevar a cabo un atraco = pull off + heist.* llevar a cabo un proyecto = carry out + project, undertake + project, develop + project.* llevar a cabo un robo = execute + theft, pull off + heist.* llevar a casa = bring + home.* llevar a conclusiones erróneas = mislead.* llevar a confusión = lead to + confusion.* llevar a cotas más altas = raise to + greater heights, take + Nombre + to greater heights.* llevar adelante = go ahead with, carry on, carry out.* llevar a engaño = be misleading, be deceiving.* llevar a + Estado Emocional = send into + Estado Emocional.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* llevar a hombros = carry + Nombre + shoulder-high.* llevar a juicio = prosecute, sue, file + suit against, bring + a suit against, litigate, bring + criminal charges against, file + lawsuit against, take + Nombre + to court, bring + Nombre + to justice, put on + trial, try.* llevar a la bancarrota = bankrupt.* llevar a la conclusión = lead to + the conclusion.* llevar a la ficción = fictionalise [fictionalize, -USA].* llevar a la práctica = practise [practice, -USA], put into + practice, put into + practical effect, carry out, put into + effect.* llevar a la práctica una decisión = implement + decision.* llevar a la quiebra = bankrupt.* llevar Algo/Alguien a = usher + Nombre + into.* llevar Algo a sus últimas consecuencias = take + Nombre + to its ultimate conclusion.* llevar Algo demasiado lejos = push + Nombre + too far.* llevar Algo hasta el final = carry + Nombre + to the end.* llevar al hospital con toda urgencia = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al hospital urgentemente = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* llevar al juzgado = take + Nombre + to court.* llevar al límite = stretch.* llevar a los tribunales = take + Nombre + to court.* llevar al poder = bring + Nombre + to power.* llevar aquí + Expresión Temporal = have been around + Expresión Temporal.* llevar a remolque = take in + tow.* llevar a tomar una decisión = lead (up) to + decision.* llevar aún más lejos = take + one stage further, progress + one stage further, carry + one stage further, develop + one stage further, take + a step further, extend + one step further, carry + one step further, take + one step further.* llevar camino de enfrentamiento con = be on a collision course with.* llevar consigo = carry around.* llevar el compás = beat + time.* llevar el mando = rule + the roost.* llevar el peso = undertake + burden.* llevar el sello de = bear + the imprint of, bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar el sello distintivo de = bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar en autobús = bus.* llevar en camión = truck.* llevar en volandas = carry + Nombre + shoulder-high.* llevar + Expresión Temporal = take + Expresión Temporal.* llevar la antorcha = carry + the torch.* llevar la batuta = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* llevar la contraria = antagonise [antagonize, -USA].* llevar la cuenta = tally.* llevar la cuenta de = keep + track of.* llevar la delantera = ahead of the game.* llevar la impronta de = bear + the imprint of, bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la marca de = bear + the mark(s) of, bear + the stamp of, bear + the imprint of, bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la marca distintiva de = bear + the hallmarks of, have + the hallmarks of.* llevar la montaña a Mahoma = bring + the mountain to Mohammed.* llevar la responsabilidad de Algo = carry + the burden.* llevar la voz cantante = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* llevarle la corriente a Alguien = play along with.* llevarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.* llevar + Nombre + aún más lejos = take + Nombre + a/one step further/farther.* llevar por el aire = waft.* llevar por el camino de = lead + Pronombre + down the road to.* llevar por el mal camino = lead + astray.* llevar por mal camino = mislead.* llevar (puesto) = wear.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* llevar razón = be right, be in the right.* llevar ropa puesta = wear + clothing.* llevar rumbo de colisión con = be on a collision course with.* llevarse = take, take away, cream off, haul away, cart, make off with, take + Nombre + away, be in, get away with.* llevarse a las mil maravillas con + Nombre = get on with + Nombre + swimmingly.* llevarse a las mis maravillas = get along/on + like a house on fire.* llevarse bien = get along, on good terms, hit it off.* llevarse bien con Alguien = get on with + Pronombre Personal.* llevarse el gato al agua = steal + the show, steal + the limelight, the nod + go to.* llevarse el mérito = take + the credit (for).* llevarse la fama = take + the credit (for).* llevarse la palma = sweep + the board, steal + the limelight, steal + the show, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, come out on + top.* llevárselo el viento = blow away.* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.* llevarse una desilusión = be gutted, feel + gutted.* llevarse una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* llevarse un chasco = be gutted, feel + gutted, be disappointed.* llevarse un palo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* llevar sobre la espalda = carry on + Posesivo + shoulders.* llevar sobre los hombros = carry on + Posesivo + shoulders.* llevar tiempo = take + time, take + a while, take + long, absorb + time.* llevar tiempo y esfuerzo = take + time and effort.* llevar todas las de perder = odds + be stacked against, not have a leg to stand on.* llevar una cruz = suffer from + curse.* llevar una eternidad = take + ages (and ages).* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.* llevar un diario de trabajo = keep + diary.* llevar un minuto = take + minute.* llevar un negocio = conduct + a business.* no llevar a ninguna parte = achieve + nothing.* no llevar a ningún fin = beat + a dead horse, fart + in the wind.* no llevar a ningún fin, ser un pérdida de tiempo = flog + a dead horse.* no llevar a ningún sitio = go + nowhere.* pasar llevando = take through.* que se lleva gestando hace tiempo = long-simmering.* viajar llevando un mochila = backpacking.* * *llevar [A1 ]vtA1 (de un lugar a otro) to taketengo que llevar los zapatos a arreglar I must take my shoes to be mendedle llevé unas flores I took her some flowerste lo llevaré cuando vaya el sábado I'll bring it when I come on Saturdayeste programa pretende llevar un mensaje de paz y amor a sus hogares this program aims to bring a message of peace and love into your homesel camión llevaba una carga de abono the truck was carrying a load of fertilizerdeja que te ayude a llevar las bolsas let me help you carry your bags¿qué llevas en el bolso que pesa tanto? what have you got in your bag that weighs so much?2 ‹persona› to takeiba para ese lado y me llevó hasta la estación she was going that way so she gave me a lift to o took me to o dropped me at the stationvoy a llevar a los niños al colegio I'm going to take the children to schoolnos llevó a cenar fuera he took us out to dinnerla llevaba de la mano I was holding her hand, I had her by the hand3(tener consigo): los atracadores llevaban metralletas the robbers carried submachine gunsno llevo dinero encima or conmigo I don't have any money on me4 (CS) (comprar) to take¿la señora ha decidido? — sí, llevo éste have you decided, madam? — yes, I'll take o I'll have this one¿cuántos va a llevar? how many would you like?B1(guiar, conducir): nos llevaron por un sendero hacia la cueva they led o took us along a path toward(s) the caveeste camino te lleva al río this path leads o takes you to the riveresta discusión no nos llevará a ninguna parte arguing like this won't get us anywhere2 (impulsar, inducir) to leadsu afición por el juego lo llevó a cometer el desfalco his passion for gambling led him to embezzle the moneyesto me lleva a pensar que miente this leads me to believe that she is lying¿qué puede llevar a una madre a hacer una cosa así? what could induce a mother to do such a thing?C1 ‹vestido/sombrero› to wearpuede llevarse suelto o con cinturón it can be worn loose or with a beltllevaba uniforme he was wearing his uniform, he was in uniformno llevo reloj I'm not wearing a watch, I haven't got a watch on2(hablando de modas): vuelven a llevarse las faldas cortas short skirts are back in fashionya no se lleva eso de las fiestas de compromiso people don't have engagement parties any moreD(tener): llevas la corbata torcida your tie's crookedhace años que lleva barba he's had a beard for yearsllevaba el pelo corto she wore o had her hair short, she had short haircada entrada lleva un número each ticket bears a number o has a number on itel colegio lleva el nombre de su fundador the school carries o bears the name of its founderuna canción que lleva por título `Rencor' a song entitled `Rencor'A(tener a su cargo): lleva la contabilidad de la empresa she does the company's accountssu padre lleva la tienda/el bar his father runs the shop/the barel abogado que lleva el caso the lawyer o ( AmE) attorney who is handling the casemi compañero lleva lo de los créditos my colleague deals with loanstrabaja a tiempo completo y además lleva la casa she works full time and does all the housework as wellB1 (conducir) ‹vehículo› to drive; ‹moto› to ride¿quién llevaba el coche? who was driving the car?2 ‹pareja›(al bailar): no sé bailar — no importa, yo te llevo I can't dance — it doesn't matter, I'll leadC1 ‹vida› to lead(+ compl): lleva una vida normal/muy ajetreada he leads o has a normal life/very hectic lifellevan su relación en secreto they're keeping their relationship secret¿cómo llevas lo del divorcio? how are you coping with the divorce?está en segundo año y lo lleva muy bien he's in the second year and he's doing very welllleva muy mal lo de que te vayas al extranjero she's taking this business of you going abroad very badlyllevaste muy bien la entrevista you handled the interview very well2 ( Ven) ‹golpe/susto› to getllevamos un susto grande cuando … we got a terrible fright when …va a llevar un disgusto grande cuando se entere he's going to be very upset when he finds outD(seguir, mantener): llevar el ritmo or el compás to keep timebaila mal, no sabe llevar el compás he's a bad dancer, he can't keep in time to the music¿estás llevando la cuenta de lo que te debo? are you keeping track of what I owe you?¿qué rumbo llevan? what course are they on?¿qué dirección llevaban? which direction were they going in o were they headed in?A1 (requerir, insumir) to takelleva mucho tiempo hacerlo bien it takes a long time to do it well(+ me/te/le etc): le llevó horas aprendérselo de memoria it took her hours to learn it by heartme va a llevar horas it's going to take me hours2(tener como ingrediente, componente): ¿qué lleva esta sopa? what's in this soup?esta masa lleva mantequilla en lugar de aceite this pastry is made with butter instead of oillleva unas gotas de jugo de limón it has a few drops of lemon juice in iteste modelo lleva tres metros de tela you need three meters of material for this dressla blusa lleva un cuello de encaje the blouse has a lace collarel tren lleva dos vagones de primera the train has o ( frml) conveys two first-class carriagesB (aventajar, exceder en) (+ me/te/le etc):me lleva dos años he's two years older than memi hijo te lleva unos centímetros my son is a few centimeters taller than you, my son is taller than you by a few centimetersnos llevan tres días de ventaja they have a three-day lead over usno me llevó nada por arreglármelo he didn't charge me (anything) for fixing it■lleva media hora esperando she's been waiting for half an hour¿llevas mucho rato aquí? have you been here long?lleva tres días sin probar bocado he hasn't eaten a thing for three daysel tren lleva una hora de retraso the train's an hour late¿te desperté? — no, llevo horas levantada did I wake you? — no, I've been up for hourslleva cinco años en la empresa she's been with the company for five yearshasta ahora llevan ganados todos los partidos they've won every game so farya llevaba hecha la mitad de la manga I'd already done half the sleevellevar las de ganar/perder to be bound to win/losecon el apoyo del jefe, llevas todas las de ganar if the boss is behind you, you're bound to succeed■ llevarvi1 «camino/carretera» to go, leadlleva directamente al pueblo it goes o leads straight to the village¿adónde lleva este camino? where does this road go o lead?2 (al bailar) to lead■ llevarseA1 (a otro lugar) to takela policía se llevó al sospechoso the police took the suspect away¿quién se ha llevado mi paraguas? who's taken my umbrella?nos lo llevamos a la playa we took him off to the beachno te lleves el diccionario, lo necesito don't take the dictionary (away), I need itllévate a los chicos de aquí get the children out of herelos ladrones se llevaron las joyas the thieves went off with o took the jewelsel agua se llevó cuanto encontró a su paso the water swept away everything in its path2 ‹dinero/premio› to winla película que se llevó todos los premios the movie that carried off o won o took all the prizes3 (quedarse con, comprar) to takeno sé cuál llevarme I don't know which one to have o take¿cuántos se quiere llevar? how many would you like?4 ( Mat) to carry9 y 9 son 18, me llevo una 9 plus 9 is 18, carry one5 ( Arg) ‹asignatura› to carry overB(dirigir): no te lleves el cuchillo a la boca don't put your knife in your mouthse llevó la mano al bolsillo he put his hand to his pocketC ‹susto/regañina› to get¡qué susto me llevé! what a fright I got!me llevé una gran decepción I was terribly disappointed, it was a terrible disappointmentse llevó su merecido he got what he deservedquiero que se lleve un buen recuerdo I want him to leave here with pleasant memoriesDllevarse bien con algn to get along with sb, to get on (well) with sb ( BrE)nos llevamos mal we don't get along o onse llevan a matar they really hate each otherse llevan como perro y gato they fight like cat and dog* * *
llevar ( conjugate llevar) verbo transitivo
1
te lo llevaré cuando vaya I'll bring it when I come;
¿qué llevas en la bolsa? what have you got in your bag?;
comida para llevar take out (AmE) o (BrE) takeaway meals
me llevó (en su coche) hasta la estación she gave me a lift to the station;
lo llevaba en brazos/de la mano she was carrying him in her arms/holding her hand
2
◊ la llevaba de la mano I/he was holding her hand;
esto no nos llevará a ninguna parte this won't get us anywhere
◊ esto me lleva a pensar que … this leads me to believe that …
3
1 ( tener a su cargo) ‹negocio/tienda› to run;
‹ caso› to handle;
‹ contabilidad› to do
2 (esp Esp) ( conducir) ‹ vehículo› to drive;
‹ moto› to ride
3 ‹ vida› to lead;
¿cómo llevas el informe? how are you getting on with the report?
4 (seguir, mantener): llevar el ritmo or el compás to keep time;◊ ¿llevas la cuenta de lo que te debo? are you keeping track of what I owe you?;
¿qué dirección llevaban? which direction were they going in?
1
nos llevan un día de ventaja they have a one-day lead over us
2 (Esp) ( cobrar) to charge
llevar v aux:
lleva tres días sin comer he hasn't eaten for three days;
el tren lleva una hora de retraso the train's an hour late;
llevo revisada la mitad I've already checked half of it
verbo intransitivo [camino/carretera] to go, lead
llevarse verbo pronominal
1
¿quién se llevó mi paraguas? who took my umbrella?;
el agua se llevó las casas the water swept away the houses
d) (Mat) to carry;◊ 9 y 9 son 18, me llevo una 9 plus 9 is 18, carry one
2 ‹susto/regañina› to get;
se llevó un buen recuerdo he left here with pleasant memories
3
4 ( hablando de modas) to be in fashion;
llevar verbo transitivo
1 to take: llévame a casa, take me home
(en dirección al oyente) te lo llevaré al trabajo, I'll bring it to your work
2 (vestir) to wear: lleva el pelo suelto, she wears her hair down
3 (transportar) to carry: no llevo dinero encima, I don't carry any money on me
4 (tolerar, sufrir) lleva muy mal la separación, she is taking the separation very badly
5 (una diferencia de edad) le lleva dos años a su hermana, he is two years older than his sister
6 (cobrar) me llevó dos mil pesetas por el arreglo, she charged me two thousand pesetas for the repairs
7 (necesitar) eso no lleva mucho trabajo, that doesn't need much work
8 (tiempo) llevo dos horas esperando, I've been waiting for two hours
esto llevará un buen rato, this will take a long time
9 (un negocio, empresa) to be in charge of
(a una persona) to handle: te lleva por donde quiere, she does what she likes with you
♦ Locuciones: llevar adelante, to carry sthg through
llevar las de ganar/perder, to be on a winning/losing streak
La traducción más común es to take: ¿Adónde llevas eso?, Where are you taking that? Llévalo a la cocina. Take it to the kitchen. Sin embargo, tratándose de llevar algo hacia el oyente o el hablante, debes emplear el verbo to bring: Te lo llevaré mañana. I'll bring it to you tomorrow. Te llevaré un regalo. I'll bring you a present.
' llevar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acercar
- agitada
- agitado
- aire
- altar
- andar
- aparejada
- aparejado
- bajar
- batuta
- caballo
- cabo
- calzar
- calle
- cantante
- cargar
- cartera
- ciega
- ciego
- conducir
- costar
- dejarse
- delantera
- efectuar
- ejecutar
- escrita
- escrito
- garaje
- inducir
- juicio
- magistratura
- mal
- maquillarse
- operar
- pantalla
- pantalón
- perder
- preferir
- realizar
- sed
- sofoco
- subir
- traer
- transportar
- usar
- vestir
- voz
- anca
- andas
- arrastrar
English:
absorb
- accomplish
- account
- achieve
- ahead
- amulet
- astray
- authenticity
- band
- bankrupt
- bear
- blow
- boil
- bring
- carry
- carry about
- carry around
- carry away
- carry off
- carry on
- carry out
- coal
- conduct
- drag off
- drive
- effect
- fly
- follow through
- footpath
- forceful
- forever
- go through with
- hand-luggage
- handle
- haul up
- have
- have on
- have up
- hold
- hump
- implement
- inclination
- justice
- keep
- lead
- lead out
- lead to
- lead up to
- live
- lug
* * *♦ vt1. [de un lugar a otro] to take;le llevé unos bombones al hospital I took her some chocolates at the hospital, I brought some chocolates for her to the hospital with me;llevaré a los niños al zoo I'll take the children to the zoo;nosotros llevamos la mercancía del almacén a las tiendas we bring o transport the goods from the warehouse to the shops;me llevó en coche he drove me there;¿vas al colegio? ¡sube, que te llevo! are you going to school? get in, I'll give you a Br lift o US ride;¿para tomar aquí o para llevar? is it to eat in or Br to take away o US to go?;2. [acarrear] to carry;llevaba un saco a sus espaldas she was carrying a sack on her back;llevaban en hombros al entrenador they were carrying the coach on their shoulders;¿llevas rueda de recambio? have you got a spare wheel?;llevar adelante algo [planes, proyecto] to go ahead with sth;llevar consigo [implicar] to lead to, to bring about;está prohibido llevar armas carrying arms is prohibited3. [encima] [ropa, objeto personal] to wear;llevo gafas I wear glasses;¿llevas reloj? [en este momento] have you got a watch on?, are you wearing a watch?;[habitualmente] do you wear a watch?;llevaba una falda azul she was wearing a blue skirt;no lleva nada puesto she hasn't got anything o any clothes on;no llevo dinero I haven't got any money on me;nunca llevo mucho dinero encima I never carry a lot of money on me o around;4. [tener] to have;llevar bigote to have a moustache;lleva el pelo largo he has long hair;me gusta llevar el pelo recogido I like to wear my hair up;llevas las manos sucias your hands are dirty;los productos ecológicos llevan una etiqueta verde environmentally friendly products carry a green label¿qué lleva el daiquiri? what do you make a daiquiri with?6. [guiar, acompañar] to take;los llevé por otro camino I took them another way;lo llevaron a la comisaría he was taken to the police station;un guía nos llevó hasta la cima a guide led us to the top;Méxlléveme con el gerente I want to see the manager7. [dirigir] to be in charge of;[casa, negocio] to look after, to run;lleva la contabilidad she keeps the books8. [manejar, ocuparse de] [problema, persona] to handle;[asunto, caso, expediente] to deal with; [automóvil] to drive; [bicicleta, moto] to ride;este asunto lo lleva el departamento de contabilidad this matter is being handled by the accounts department;ella llevó las negociaciones personalmente she handled the negotiations herself;el inspector que lleva el caso the inspector in charge of the case;lleva muy bien sus estudios he's doing very well in his studies;sabe cómo llevar a la gente she's good with people9. [mantener] to keep;el hotel lleva un registro de todos sus clientes the hotel keeps a record of all its guests;llevo la cuenta de todos tus fallos I've been keeping count of all your mistakes;llevar el paso to keep in step;llevan una vida muy tranquila they lead a very quiet life10. [soportar] to deal o cope with;llevar algo bien/mal to deal o cope with sth well/badly;llevo bien lo de ir en tren todos los días, pero lo de madrugar… I can quite happily cope with catching the train every day, but as for getting up early…;Fam¿cómo lo llevas con el nuevo jefe? how are you getting on with your new boss?lleva camino de ser famoso/rico he's on the road to fame/riches;llevar las de ganar/perder: el equipo local lleva las de ganar/perder the local team are favourites to win/lose;en un juicio, llevamos las de ganar if the matter goes to court, we can expect to win;no te enfrentes con él, que llevas las de perder don't mess with him, you can't hope to winaquella inversión le llevaría a la ruina that investment was to bring about his ruin;¿adónde nos lleva la ingeniería genética? where is all this genetic engineering going to end?;llevar a alguien a hacer algo to lead o cause sb to do sth;esto me lleva a creer que miente this makes me think she's lying;¿qué pudo llevarle a cometer semejante crimen? what could have led o caused him to commit such a crime?me lleva dos centímetros/dos años he's two centimetres taller/two years older than me15. [costar] [tiempo, esfuerzo] to take;me llevó un día hacer este guiso it took me a day to make this dish16. [pasarse] [tiempo]lleva tres semanas sin venir she hasn't come for three weeks now, it's three weeks since she was last here;llevaba siglos sin ir al cine I hadn't been to the cinema for ages, it was ages since I'd been to the cinema;¿cuánto tiempo llevas aquí? how long have you been here?;llevo todo el día llamándote I've been trying to get through to you on the phone all day;llevar mucho tiempo haciendo algo to have been doing sth for a long time¿qué te llevaron por la revisión del coche? how much o what did they charge you for servicing the car?llevaré la roja I'll take o have the red one;¿lo envuelvo o lo lleva puesto? shall I wrap it up for you or do you want to keep it on?♦ vi[conducir]llevar a to lead to;esta carretera lleva al norte this road leads north♦ v aux(antes de participio)llevo leída media novela I'm halfway through the novel;llevo dicho esto mismo docenas de veces I've said the same thing time and again;llevaba anotados todos los gastos she had noted down all the expenses* * *I v/t1 take;llevar a alguien en coche drive s.o., take s.o. in the car;llevar dinero encima carry money3 ritmo keep up4:llevar las de perder be likely to lose;me lleva dos años he’s two years older than me;llevo ocho días aquí I’ve been here a week;llevo una hora esperando I’ve been waiting for an hour;¿te llevó dos horas hacer eso? it took you two hours to do that?II v/i lead (a to)* * *llevar vt1) : to take away, to carryme gusta, me lo llevo: I like it, I'll take it2) : to wear3) : to take, to leadllevamos a Pedro al cine: we took Pedro to the movies4)llevar a cabo : to carry out5)llevar adelante : to carry on, to keep goingllevar vi: to leadun problema lleva al otro: one problem leads to anotherllevar v aux: to havellevo mucho tiempo buscándolo: I've been looking for it for a long timelleva leído medio libro: he's halfway through the book* * *llevar vb¿quieres que te lleve la compra? shall I carry your shopping?4. (tener) to have¿qué llevas en la mano? what have you got in your hand?6. (tiempo) to have beenllevarle a alguien... años to be... years older than somebody -
20 ser
m.1 being (ente).ser humano human beinglos seres vivos living things2 ens.v.1 to be (to be in some place or situation, to originate in, to belong to, to pertain, to exist really).fue aquí it was herelo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decisionser de to be made of; (estar hecho de) to be from; (provenir de) to belong to; (ser propiedad de) to be a member of (formar parte de)¿de dónde eres? where are you from?los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son'ses alto/gracioso he is tall/funnyes azul/difícil it's blue/difficultes un amigo/el dueño he is a friend/the ownerYo soy buena I am good.2 to be (to be worth, quantity).¿cuánto es? how much is it?son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm)3 to be (joined to nouns which signify employment or occupation).soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actressson estudiantes they're students4 to be (to happen, to occur, to fall out).es muy tarde it's rather lateera de noche/de día it was night/day5 to be (auxiliary verb, by which the passive is formed).fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness6 to exist, to live.7 to be for.Me es muy fácil aprender español It is very easy for me to learn Spanish.* * *Present IndicativeImperfect SubjunctivePast IndicativeFuture Indicativeseré, serás, será, seremos, seréis, serán.Conditionalsería, serías, sería, seríamos, seríais, serían.Present Subjunctivesea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativesé (tú), sea (él/Vd.), seamos (nos.), sed (vos.), sean (ellos/Vds.).Past Participlesido.\\————————* * *1. verb- ser de2. noun m.* * *SF ABR Esp= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión radio network* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *ser11 = being, creature.Ex: A feeling of unshielded relief filled Pope's whole being.
Ex: Stories that lead to doing things are all the more attractive to children, who are active rather than passive creatures.* abducción por seres extraterrestres = alien abduction.* alimentación del ser humano = human nutrition.* llegada de seres extraterrestres = alien visitation.* nutrición del ser humano = human nutrition.* ser consecuente con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser extraterrestre = alien creature.* ser fiel con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser humano = human being, human, human person.* ser inteligente = intelligent being.* ser pensante = sentient being.* ser superior = supreme being, higher being, superior being.* ser supremo = supreme being.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, knock it out of + the park.* ser vivo = living being, sentient being.* todo ser humano = every living soul.* tráfico de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.* trata de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.ser22 = be, take + the form of, stand as.Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.* anhelar ser = ache to be.* a no ser que = unless.* así es = that's how it is.* así sea = amen.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.* como es el caso de = as it is with.* cómo + ser = what + be like.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.* demostrar ser = prove + to be.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.* el ser barato = cheapness.* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.* es = it's [it is].* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es de deducir que = it follows that.* es de destacar que = significantly.* es de esperar = hopefully.* es de esperar que = all being well.* es de resaltar que = significantly.* es de suponer que = presumably.* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es evidente = clearly.* es importante destacar = importantly.* es inevitable que = inevitably.* es interesante que = interestingly.* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* es más = more important, moreover.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* la razón de ser = the reason for being.* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.* llegar a ser = become, develop into.* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.* lo que es aun peor = worse still.* lo que es peor = what's worse.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lo que + ser = what + be like.* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.* no ser deseable = be undesirable.* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no ser sino = be nothing but.* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.* no ser verdad = be untrue.* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.* para ser específico = to be specific.* para ser franco = in all honesty.* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.* puede muy bien ser = could well be.* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.* sentido del ser humano = human sense.* ser accesible a través de = be available through.* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.* ser acertado = be spot on.* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.* ser acuciante = be acute.* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.* ser amado = loved-one.* ser amigo de = be buddies with.* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.* ser apropiado = be right.* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.* ser arrestado = be under arrest.* ser asequible = be available, become + available.* ser asequible a = be amenable to.* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.* ser aun más = be all the more.* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.* ser capaz de = be capable of.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* ser característico de = be emblematic of.* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.* ser caro = be steep.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser chulo = be cool.* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* ser coherente = cohere.* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* ser como mínimo = be no less than.* ser como una esfera = wrap around.* ser como un círculo = wrap around.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.* ser completo = be all inclusive.* ser común = be the case (with).* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* ser confuso = be deceiving.* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.* ser consciente = sentient being.* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.* ser cortés con = be civil towards.* ser costumbre = be customary.* ser creativo = be inventive.* ser creíble = invoke + belief.* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser culpable = be to blame.* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.* ser de = be a native of.* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.* ser de dominio público = be public domain.* ser deficiente = be wanting.* ser definitivo = be final.* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.* ser de la noche = night creature.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.* ser demasiado común = be all too common.* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* ser desconocido para = be alien to.* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.* ser desoído = be unheeded.* ser despiadado = play + hardball.* ser detenido = be under arrest.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* ser diestro en = be skilled at.* ser difícil = be a stretch.* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.* ser digno de = merit.* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.* ser dudoso = be doubtful.* ser duro = play + hardball.* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.* ser el asunto = be the point.* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.* ser elegido = get in.* ser elevado = be steep.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el límite = be the limit.* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.* ser el máximo = be the limit.* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.* ser el preludio = usher in.* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.* ser el último grito = be all the rage.* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.* ser esclavo de = be slave to.* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.* ser experto en = be skilled at.* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.* ser extraño para = be alien to.* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser fácil = be easy.* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.* ser factible de = be amenable to.* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser favorable = be a plus.* ser ficticio = be fiction.* ser fiel a = cleave to.* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.* ser grosero con = be abusive of.* ser hábil para = be adroit at.* ser habitual = be customary.* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.* ser hipertenso = be hyper.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser idóneo para = be suited to.* ser ignorado = be unheeded.* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.* ser ilegal = be against the law.* ser ilimitado = be boundless.* ser implacable = play + hardball.* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).* ser imposible = be dead meat.* ser imprescindible = be a must.* ser improcedente = be out of order.* ser imprudente = be reckless.* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.* ser incapaz de = be unable to.* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser increíble = beggar + belief.* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.* ser indispensable = be a must.* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.* ser infundado = be unfounded.* ser inherente a = inhere in.* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.* ser inminente = be on the cards.* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.* ser insignificante de = be slight in.* ser inteligente = be talented.* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.* ser intransigente = play + hardball.* ser inútil = fire + blanks.* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.* ser justo = play + fair.* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* ser la ciudad de = be home to.* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.* ser la costumbre = be customary.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.* ser la excepción = be the exception.* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.* ser la intención = be the intention.* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* ser lamentable = be a pity.* ser la minoría = be in the minority.* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.* ser la novedad = be on the scene.* ser la obra de = be the work of.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.* ser más interno = inner being.* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.* ser mayor = be older.* ser mejor en = be better at.* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser menor = be less.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* ser molesto = be disturbing.* ser moroso = be in default.* ser motivador = be motivating.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* ser mucho = be a mouthful.* ser mucho más = be all the more.* ser mucho más que = be far more than.* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.* ser muy alto = be metres high.* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.* ser muy antiguo = go ba* * */ser/= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión* * *
ser ( conjugate ser) cópula
1 ( seguido de adjetivos) to be◊ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1 es bajo/muy callado he's short/very quiet;
es sorda de nacimiento she was born deaf;
es inglés/católico he's English/(a) Catholic;
era cierto it was true;
sé bueno, estate quieto be a good boy and keep still;
que seas muy feliz I hope you'll be very happy;
(+ me/te/le etc)
ver tb imposible, difícil etc
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
es viuda she's a widow;
ver tb estar 1 cópula 2
3 (seguido de nombre, pronombre) to be;
ábreme, soy yo open the door, it's me
4 (con predicado introducido por `de'):
soy de Córdoba I'm from Cordoba;
es de los vecinos it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors';
no soy de aquí I'm not from around here
5 (hipótesis, futuro):
¿será cierto? can it be true?
verbo intransitivo
1
b) (liter) ( en cuentos):◊ érase una vez … once upon a time there was …
2a) (tener lugar, ocurrir):
¿dónde fue el accidente? where did the accident happen?b) ( en preguntas):◊ ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him;
¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq);
¿qué va a ser de nosotros? what will become of us?
3 ( sumar):◊ ¿cuánto es (todo)? how much is that (altogether)?;
son 3.000 pesos that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos;
somos diez en total there are ten of us altogether
4 (indicando finalidad, adecuación) ser para algo to be for sth;
( en locs)
¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq);
como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what;
hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done;
el lunes o cuando sea next Monday or whenever;
puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like;
de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml);
¡eso es! that's it!, that's right!;
es que …: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?;
es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim;
lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something;
estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes;
o sea: en febrero, o sea hace un mes in February, that is to say a month ago;
o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested;
o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out;
(ya) sea …, (ya) sea … either …, or …;
sea como sea at all costs;
sea cuando sea whenever it is;
sea donde sea no matter where;
sea quien sea whoever it is;
si no fuera/hubiera sido por … if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for …
( en el tiempo) to be;◊ ¿qué fecha es hoy? what's the date today?, what's today's date;
serían las cuatro cuando llegó it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived;
ver tb v impers
ser v impers to be;
ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva) to be;
fue construido en 1900 it was built in 1900
■ sustantivo masculino
1
◊ ser humano/vivo human/living beingb) (individuo, persona):
2 ( naturaleza):
ser
I sustantivo masculino
1 being: es un ser despreciable, he's despicable
ser humano, human being
ser vivo, living being
2 (esencia) essence: eso forma parte de su ser, that is part of him
II verbo intransitivo
1 (cualidad) to be: eres muy modesto, you are very modest
2 (fecha) to be: hoy es lunes, today is Monday
ya es la una, it's one o'clock
3 (cantidad) eran unos cincuenta, there were about fifty people
(al pagar) ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
son doscientas, it is two hundred pesetas
Mat dos y tres son cinco, two and three make five
4 (causa) aquella mujer fue su ruina, that woman was his ruin
5 (oficio) to be a(n): Elvira es enfermera, Elvira is a nurse
6 (pertenencia) esto es mío, that's mine
es de Pedro, it is Pedro's
7 (afiliación) to belong: es del partido, he's a member of the party
es un chico del curso superior, he is a boy from the higher year
8 (origen) es de Málaga, she is from Málaga
¿de dónde es esta fruta? where does this fruit come from?
9 (composición, material) to be made of: este jersey no es de lana, this sweater is not (made of) wool
10 ser de, (afinidad, comparación) lo que hizo fue de tontos, what she did was a foolish thing
11 (existir) Madrid ya no es lo que era, Madrid isn't what it used to be
12 (suceder) ¿qué fue de ella?, what became of her?
13 (tener lugar) to be: esta tarde es el entierro, the funeral is this evening 14 ser para, (finalidad) to be for: es para pelar patatas, it's for peeling potatoes
(adecuación, aptitud) no es una película para niños, the film is not suitable for children
esta vida no es para ti, this kind of life is not for you
15 (efecto) era para llorar, it was painful
es (como) para darle una bofetada, it makes me want to slap his face
no es para tomárselo a broma, it is no joke
16 (auxiliar en pasiva) to be: fuimos rescatados por la patrulla de la Cruz Roja, we were rescued by the Red Cross patrol
17 ser de (+ infinitivo) era de esperar que se marchase, it was to be expected that she would leave
♦ Locuciones: a no ser que, unless
como sea, anyhow
de no ser por..., had it not been for
es más, furthermore
es que..., it's just that...
lo que sea, whatever
o sea, that is (to say)
sea como sea, in any case o be that as it may
ser de lo que no hay, to be the limit
' ser' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acceder
- además
- aficionada
- aficionado
- alardear
- alcanzar
- alimentar
- alta
- alto
- ambicionar
- antigüedad
- aparición
- arma
- atinar
- atorarse
- aúpa
- babear
- básica
- básico
- bendición
- caber
- cacho
- cada
- cafetera
- cafetero
- calco
- callo
- canela
- cansada
- cansado
- cantar
- capaz
- capirote
- carácter
- cardo
- carne
- carné
- caso
- cero
- colarse
- comida
- comidilla
- comido
- conmigo
- conquistador
- conquistadora
- contagiarse
- contemplar
- contienda
English:
accountable
- addicted
- adjust
- allow
- allowance
- ambition
- amount to
- anathema
- anomaly
- arduous
- around
- aspire
- aware
- bad
- be
- beating
- being
- belong
- betray
- big
- bill
- bind over
- bird
- booby trap
- boring
- bounce
- can
- carry
- catch up
- cerebral
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- charm
- chip
- claim
- come into
- come under
- connoisseur
- court
- degree
- deserve
- destroy
- differ
- do
- dodger
- doubly
- due
- ear
- easy
- edit
* * *ser The auxiliary verb ser is used with the past participle of a verb to form the passive (e.g. la película fue criticada the movie was criticized).♦ v aux[para formar la voz pasiva] to be;fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness;la propuesta es debatida o [m5] está siendo debatida en el parlamento the proposal is being debated in parliament♦ v copulativo1. [con adjetivos, sustantivos, pronombres] [indica cualidad, identidad, condición] to be;es alto/gracioso he's tall/funny;soy chileno/chiapaneco I'm Chilean/from Chiapas;es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult;sé discreta/paciente be discreet/patient;es un amigo/el dueño he's a friend/the owner;son unos amigos míos they're friends of mine;es el cartero/tu madre it's the postman o US mailman/your mother;soy yo, ábreme open up, it's me;soy Víctor [al teléfono] it's Víctor;la casa es aquella de ahí the house is that one over there;es un tipo muy simpático he's a very nice guy;¿es eso verdad? is that true?;eso no es cierto that isn't true;es obvio que le gustas it's obvious that he likes you;no es necesario ir it isn't necessary to go;es posible que llueva it may rain;no está mal para ser de segunda mano it's not bad considering it's second-hand;no pierde sus derechos por ser inmigrante just because he's an immigrant doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights;te lo dejo en la mitad por ser tú seeing as o because it's you, I'll let you have it half-price;por ser usted, señora, 15 euros to you, madam, 15 euros;que seas muy feliz I wish you every happiness, I hope you'll be very happy;¡será imbécil el tipo! the guy must be stupid!;este restaurante ya no es lo que era this restaurant isn't as good as it used to be o isn't what it used to be;RP Famser loco por algo to be wild about sth2. [con sustantivos, adjetivos] [indica empleo, dedicación, estado civil, religión] to be;soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actress;son estudiantes they're students;para ser juez hay que trabajar mucho you have to work very hard to be o become a judge;es padre de tres hijos he's a father of three;es soltero/casado/divorciado he's single/married/divorced;era viuda she was a widow;son budistas/protestantes they are Buddhists/Protestants;el que fuera gobernador del estado the former governor of the state;Am Fam¿tú eres o te haces? are you stupid or what?;RP Fam¿vos sos o te hacés? are you stupid or what?[provenir de] to be from; [pertenecer a] to belong to;un juguete que es todo de madera a completely wooden toy, a toy made completely of wood;¿de dónde eres? where are you from?;estas pilas son de una linterna these batteries are from a torch;¿es de usted este abrigo? is this coat yours?, does this coat belong to you?;los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son's;portarse así es de cobardes only cowards behave like that, it's cowardly to behave like that¿de qué equipo eres? [aficionado] which team o who do you support?;soy del Barcelona I support Barcelona;ser de los que… to be one of those people who…;ése es de los que están en huelga he is one of those on strike;no es de las que se asustan por cualquier cosa she's not one to get scared easily♦ vi1. [ocurrir, tener lugar] to be;fue aquí it was here;¿cuándo es la boda? when's the wedding?;la final era ayer the final was yesterday;¿cómo fue lo de tu accidente? how did your accident happen?;¿qué fue de aquel amigo tuyo? what happened to that friend of yours?;¿qué es de Pablo? how's Pablo (getting on)?2. [constituir, consistir en] to be;fue un acierto que nos quedáramos en casa we were right to stay at home;lo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decision;su ambición era dar la vuelta al mundo her ambition was to travel round the world;tratar así de mal a la gente es buscarse problemas treating people so badly is asking for trouble3. [con fechas, horas] to be;¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?;hoy es jueves today's Thursday, it's Thursday today;¿qué (fecha) es hoy? what's the date today?, what date is it today?;mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July;¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?;son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm);4. [con precios] to be;¿cuánto es? how much is it?;son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos;¿a cómo son esos tomates? how much are those tomatoes?5. [con cifras, en operaciones] to be;ellos eran unos 500 there were about 500 of them;11 por 100 son 1.100 11 times 100 is 1,100este trapo es para (limpiar) las ventanas this cloth is for (cleaning) the windows;este libro es para niños this book is for children;la ciudad no es para mí the city isn't for me7. [con "de" más infinitivo] [indica necesidad, posibilidad]es de desear que… it is to be hoped that…;era de esperar que pasara algo así it was to be expected that something like that would happen;es de suponer que aparecerá presumably, he'll turn up;es de temer cuando se enoja she's really scary when she gets angrylo que es a mí, no me llamaron they certainly didn't call me, they didn't call me, anyway;¿es que ya no te acuerdas? don't you remember any more, then?, you mean you don't remember any more?es que no vine porque estaba enfermo the reason I didn't come is that I was ill, I didn't come because I was ill, you see;¿cómo es que no te han avisado? how come they didn't tell you?10. Literario [existir]Platón, uno de los grandes sabios que en el mundo han sido Plato, one of the wisest men ever to walk this earthtengo que conseguirlo (sea) como sea I have to get it one way or another;hay que evitar (sea) como sea que se entere we have to prevent her from finding out at all costs o no matter what;hazlo cuando sea do it whenever;de no ser/haber sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;de no ser por él no estaríamos vivos if it weren't for him, we wouldn't be alive;de no ser así otherwise;de ser así if that should happen;déjalo donde sea leave it anywhere o wherever;érase una vez, érase que se era once upon a time;dile lo que sea, da igual tell her anything o whatever, it doesn't make any difference;haré lo que sea para recuperar mi dinero I will do whatever it takes o anything to get my money back;se enfadó, y no era para menos she got angry, and not without reason;no sea que…, no vaya a ser que… in case…;la llamaré ahora no sea que luego me olvide I'll call her now in case I forget later;Estados Unidos y Japón, o sea, las dos economías mundiales más importantes the United States and Japan, that is to say o in other words, the two most important economies in the world;50 euros, o sea unas 8.300 pesetas 50 euros, that's about 8,300 pesetas;o sea que no quieres venir so you don't want to come then?;por si fuera poco as if that wasn't enough;habla con quien sea talk to anyone;sea quien sea no abras la puerta don't open the door, whoever it is;si no fuera/hubiera sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;Amsiendo que… seeing that o as…, given that…;Amsiendo que tienes la plata, cómprate el vestido más caro seeing as o since you've got the money, buy yourself the more expensive dress♦ v impersonal[indica tiempo] to be;es muy tarde it's rather late;era de noche/de día it was night/day♦ nm1. [ente] being;seres de otro planeta beings from another planetser humano human being;Ser Supremo Supreme Being;los seres vivos living things2. [persona] person;sus seres queridos his loved ones4. [esencia, naturaleza] being;la quiero con todo mi ser I love her with all my being o soul* * *f abr (= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) network of independent Spanish radio stations* * *ser {77} vi1) : to beél es mi hermano: he is my brotherCamila es linda: Camila is pretty2) : to exist, to liveser, o no ser: to be or not to be3) : to take place, to occurel concierto es el domingo: the concert is on Sunday4) (used with expressions of time, date, season)son las diez: it's ten o'clockhoy es el 9: today's the 9th5) : to cost, to come to¿cuánto es?: how much is it?¿será posible?: can it be possible?7)ser de : to come fromsomos de Managua: we're from Managua8)ser de : to belong toese lápiz es de Juan: that's Juan's pencil9)es que : the thing is thates que no lo conozco: it's just that I don't know him¡sea! : agreed!, all right!sea... sea : either... orla cuenta ha sido pagada: the bill has been paidél fue asesinado: he was murderedser nm: beingser humano: human being* * *ser2 vb1. (en general) to be2. (estar hecho) to be made3. (pertenecer) to belongeste libro es de María this book belongs to María / this book is María's
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