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21 acostumbrar
v.1 to use to, to be accustomed to, to be in the habit of, to be wont to.Acostumbro beber mucha agua I am accustomed to drinking a lot of water.2 to accustom, to habituate, to wont.Ella acostumbró a Ricardo a su comida She accustomed Richard to her food.3 to use to have.Ella acostumbraba un té a mediodía She used to have tea at noon.4 to condition, to make accustomed, to adapt, to break in.Su perseverancia acostumbró a todos Her perseverance conditioned everybody.5 to familiarize.El contacto constante lo familiarizó Constant contact familiarized him.* * *1 (habituar) to accustom to2 (soler) to be in the habit of1 (habituarse) to become accustomed (a, to), get used (a, to)* * *verb* * *1.VT2.VIacostumbrar (a) hacer algo — to be used o accustomed to doing sth, be in the habit of doing sth
3.See:ACOSTUMBRAR ► La forma pronominal acostumbrarse a hacer algo se traduce al inglés por get used to + ((-ing)): Te acostumbrarás a trabajar aquí You'll get used to working here Con el tiempo me acostumbré a estar sin él In time I got used to being without him ► La expresión estar acostumbrado a hacer algo se traduce por to be used to + ((-ing)): Está acostumbrado a levantarse temprano He's used to getting up early Otra forma de traducir esta estructura al inglés es con la construcción to be accustomed to + ((-ing)), aunque tiene un registro formal: Está acostumbrado a levantarse temprano He is accustomed to getting up early ► Cuando el verbo acostumbrar equivale a soler, se puede traducir de dos formas distintas en inglés, dependiendo de si la acción a la que se refiere ocurre en el pasado o en el presente. ► En el {pasado}, lo traducimos por used to + ((infinitivo)): Cuando era niña acostumbraba a rezar todas las noches When I was a child I used to pray every night El año pasado acostumbrábamos a vernos todos los viernes Last year we used to meet every Friday ► En el {presente} se traduce por el adverbio usually + ((presente simple)): Los domingos acostumbro a levantarme tarde I usually get up late on Sundays Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo transitivo2.acostumbrar a alguien a algo/+ inf — to get somebody used to something/-ing
acostumbrar viacostumbrar a + inf — to be accustomed to -ing, be in the habit of -ing
3.acostumbraba a dar un paseo después de comer — I used to go for a walk after lunch, I was accustomed to o in the habit of going for a walk after lunch
acostumbrarse v pronacostumbrarse a algo/alguien — to get used to something/somebody
acostumbrarse a + inf — to get used to -ing
* * *= accustom, wean, acclimatise [acclimatize, -USA].Ex. To the critics of Panizzi, accustomed to the simplicity of the finding catalog, 'the whole volume' represented 'a magnificent mistake'.Ex. Classes which are not accustomed to the practice of silent reading will need weaning.Ex. Listening to stories, poems, nursery rhymes, nonsense, while occupied with a loved adult in a comforting activity, acclimatizes the infant to the rhythms of prose and poetry.----* acostumbrarse = become + adept, inure.* acostumbrarse a = get + a feel for, live with, get used to.* acostumbrarse a las cosas = get (back) into + the swings of things, things + grow on + Pronombre.* acostumbrarse a manejar Algo = get + the hang of.* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.* * *1.verbo transitivo2.acostumbrar a alguien a algo/+ inf — to get somebody used to something/-ing
acostumbrar viacostumbrar a + inf — to be accustomed to -ing, be in the habit of -ing
3.acostumbraba a dar un paseo después de comer — I used to go for a walk after lunch, I was accustomed to o in the habit of going for a walk after lunch
acostumbrarse v pronacostumbrarse a algo/alguien — to get used to something/somebody
acostumbrarse a + inf — to get used to -ing
* * *= accustom, wean, acclimatise [acclimatize, -USA].Ex: To the critics of Panizzi, accustomed to the simplicity of the finding catalog, 'the whole volume' represented 'a magnificent mistake'.
Ex: Classes which are not accustomed to the practice of silent reading will need weaning.Ex: Listening to stories, poems, nursery rhymes, nonsense, while occupied with a loved adult in a comforting activity, acclimatizes the infant to the rhythms of prose and poetry.* acostumbrarse = become + adept, inure.* acostumbrarse a = get + a feel for, live with, get used to.* acostumbrarse a las cosas = get (back) into + the swings of things, things + grow on + Pronombre.* acostumbrarse a manejar Algo = get + the hang of.* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.* * *acostumbrar [A1 ]vtacostumbrar a algn A algo to get sb used TO sthpara acostumbrarlo al ruido de los motores to get him used to o accustomed to the noise of the engineslo acostumbraron a tomarlo or a que lo tomara desde pequeño they got him used to taking it o into the habit of taking it from when he was small■ acostumbrarviacostumbrar ( A) + INF to be accustomed TO -ING, be in the habit OF -INGacostumbraba (a) dar un paseo después de comer I usually went for o I used to go for a walk after lunch, I was in the habit of o I was accustomed to going for a walk after lunchacostumbrarse A algo/algn to get used TO sth/sbse acostumbró muy pronto al nuevo horario she very quickly got used to the new scheduleacostumbrarse A + INF to get used TO -INGno me puedo acostumbrar a comer sin sal I can't get used to eating food without salt* * *
acostumbrar ( conjugate acostumbrar) verbo transitivo acostumbrar a algn a algo/hacer algo to get sb used to sth/doing sth
verbo intransitivo: acostumbrar a hacer algo to be accustomed to doing sth, be in the habit of doing sth
acostumbrarse verbo pronominal acostumbrarse a algo/algn to get used to sth/sb;
acostumbrarse a hacer algo to get used to doing sth
acostumbrar
I vi (tener por costumbre) to be in the habit of: acostumbra a contar cuanto le sucede, he's in the habit of telling everything that happens to him
acostumbramos a comer a las dos, we usually have lunch at two o'clock
II vtr (inculcar un hábito) to get (somebody) used [a, to]: acostumbró a su hija a dormir la siesta, she got her daughter used to taking a siesta
' acostumbrar' also found in these entries:
English:
accustom
- use to
* * *♦ vtacostumbrar a alguien a algo to get sb used to sth;acostumbrar a alguien a hacer algo to get sb used to doing sth♦ viacostumbrar (a) hacer algo to be in the habit of doing sth;acostumbra (a) trabajar los sábados he usually works on Saturdays* * *I v/t get used (a to)II v/i:acostumbraba a venir a este café todas las mañanas he used to come to this café every morning* * *acostumbrar vt: to accustomacostumbrar vi: to be accustomed, to be in the habit -
22 biblioteca privada
(n.) = private libraryEx. The cardinal managed to build up a magnificent private library, of immense bibliographical and cultural value in eighteenth century Europe.* * *(n.) = private libraryEx: The cardinal managed to build up a magnificent private library, of immense bibliographical and cultural value in eighteenth century Europe.
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23 chic
adj.chic.m.chic.* * *1 chic* * *1.ADJ INV chic, smart2.SM elegance* * *I [ʃik, tʃik]adjetivo invariable chic, fashionableII [ʃik, tʃik]masculino chic* * *= chic, voguish.Ex. From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex. Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.* * *I [ʃik, tʃik]adjetivo invariable chic, fashionableII [ʃik, tʃik]masculino chic* * *= chic, voguish.Ex: From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.
Ex: Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.* * *chic1/ʃik, tʃik/chic, fashionablechic2/ʃik, tʃik/chicla mujer latina tiene chic Latin women are very chicse viste con mucho chic she dresses very stylishly o chicly o with great chic* * *
chic /ʃik/, /tʃik/ adjetivo invariable
chic, fashionable
■ sustantivo masculino
chic;
' chic' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
paquete
English:
chic
- swanky
* * *♦ adj invchic♦ nmchic;Juan tiene mucho chic Juan is really chic* * *m chic* * *chic adj & nm: chic -
24 clarificación
f.1 explanation, explication, clarification.2 illumination, clarification.3 clarification.* * *1 clarification2 figurado explanation* * *SF1) (=aclaración) clarification2) [de vino, licor] clarification3) (=iluminación) illumination, lighting (up)* * *femenino ( de situación) explanation, clarification* * *Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.* * *femenino ( de situación) explanation, clarification* * *Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.
* * *1 (de una situación) explanation, clarification2 (de un líquido) clarification* * *clarification* * *f explanation, clarification* * * -
25 con tan buenos resultados
Ex. Rarely have the `two cultures' been united to such good effect as in this magnificent book.* * *Ex: Rarely have the `two cultures' been united to such good effect as in this magnificent book.
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26 construir un dique
(v.) = dike [dyke]Ex. By dyking the land and clearing up the scrub and drift wood that covered most of it, there was left a magnificent stretch of splendid soil.* * *(v.) = dike [dyke]Ex: By dyking the land and clearing up the scrub and drift wood that covered most of it, there was left a magnificent stretch of splendid soil.
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27 ejemplar
adj.exemplary.castigo ejemplar exemplary punishmentfue un marido ejemplar he was a model husbandm.1 copy.ejemplares atrasados del “New Yorker” back issues of the “New Yorker”ejemplar de muestra specimen copy2 specimen.pescó un ejemplar de 200 kilos he caught one weighing 200 kilosquedan pocos ejemplares de panda gigante there are few giant pandas left3 issue, copy.* * *► adjetivo1 exemplary, model1 (copia) copy, number, issue2 (prototipo) specimen* * *noun m.1) copy2) specimen* * *1.ADJ exemplary, model2. SM1) (=individuo) [gen] example; (Zool) specimen, example; [de libro] copy; [de revista] number, issue2) (=precedente) example, model, precedent* * *I II1) (de libro, documento) copy2) (Bot, Zool) specimensu novio es un ejemplar de mucho cuidado — her boyfriend's a really nasty character o a nasty piece of work
* * *= copy [copies, -pl.], exemplary, specimen, copy book.Nota: Ejemplar de un libro que en los siglos XVI y XVII se le regalaba a aquellos trabajadores de la imprenta que habían intervenido en su impresión y que éstos solían vender por debajo del precio de mercado.Ex. Usually a central cataloguing agency is based upon a national library or copyright office, where publishers are required by law to send at least one copy of every book published in that country.Ex. PRECIS provides an exemplary illustration of the association and common ground between alphabetical indexing and classification.Ex. An object is a tree-dimensional artefact (or replica of an artefact) or a specimen of a naturally occurring entity.Ex. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries these ' copy books' were claimed and promptly sold at bargain prices by the London workmen.----* área de ejemplar = copy area.* ejemplar adicional = additional copy.* ejemplar anticipado = advance copy, early sheet, advance sheets, preprint [pre-print], advance.* ejemplar anticipado electrónico = e-print [eprint].* ejemplar del apuntador = prompt-copy.* ejemplar de prensa = advance copy, early sheet, advance sheets.* ejemplar de regalo = gift copy.* ejemplar desmembrado = breaking copy.* ejemplar ficticio = made-up copy.* ejemplar fotocopiado = xerox copy.* ejemplar gratuito = gift copy, complimentary copy.* ejemplar impreso = hard copy [hardcopy], printed copy, print copy.* ejemplar para recensión = press copy, review copy.* ejemplar único = singleton.* específico para cada ejemplar = copy-specific holdings and location information.* etiqueta identificativa del ejemplar = book label.* modelo ejemplar = exemplary model.* número de ejemplar = copy number.* otro ejemplar = additional copy.* registro de ejemplar = copy record.* varios ejemplares = multiple copies.* * *I II1) (de libro, documento) copy2) (Bot, Zool) specimensu novio es un ejemplar de mucho cuidado — her boyfriend's a really nasty character o a nasty piece of work
* * *= copy [copies, -pl.], exemplary, specimen, copy book.Nota: Ejemplar de un libro que en los siglos XVI y XVII se le regalaba a aquellos trabajadores de la imprenta que habían intervenido en su impresión y que éstos solían vender por debajo del precio de mercado.Ex: Usually a central cataloguing agency is based upon a national library or copyright office, where publishers are required by law to send at least one copy of every book published in that country.
Ex: PRECIS provides an exemplary illustration of the association and common ground between alphabetical indexing and classification.Ex: An object is a tree-dimensional artefact (or replica of an artefact) or a specimen of a naturally occurring entity.Ex: In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries these ' copy books' were claimed and promptly sold at bargain prices by the London workmen.* área de ejemplar = copy area.* ejemplar adicional = additional copy.* ejemplar anticipado = advance copy, early sheet, advance sheets, preprint [pre-print], advance.* ejemplar anticipado electrónico = e-print [eprint].* ejemplar del apuntador = prompt-copy.* ejemplar de prensa = advance copy, early sheet, advance sheets.* ejemplar de regalo = gift copy.* ejemplar desmembrado = breaking copy.* ejemplar ficticio = made-up copy.* ejemplar fotocopiado = xerox copy.* ejemplar gratuito = gift copy, complimentary copy.* ejemplar impreso = hard copy [hardcopy], printed copy, print copy.* ejemplar para recensión = press copy, review copy.* ejemplar único = singleton.* específico para cada ejemplar = copy-specific holdings and location information.* etiqueta identificativa del ejemplar = book label.* modelo ejemplar = exemplary model.* número de ejemplar = copy number.* otro ejemplar = additional copy.* registro de ejemplar = copy record.* varios ejemplares = multiple copies.* * *1 ‹conducta/vida› exemplary; ‹trabajador/padre› model ( before n)2 ‹castigo› exemplaryA (de un libro, periódico, documento) copyejemplar de promoción advance copyun magnífico ejemplar de su especie a magnificent example of its speciessu novio es un ejemplar de mucho cuidado her boyfriend's a really nasty character o a nasty piece of work* * *
ejemplar adjetivo ‹conducta/vida/castigo› exemplary;
‹trabajador/padre› model ( before n)
■ sustantivo masculino
b) (Bot, Zool) specimen
ejemplar
I sustantivo masculino
1 (de un libro) copy
(de publicación periódica) number, issue
2 (de una especie animal, vegetal) specimen: quedan pocos ejemplares de lobo ibérico, there are very few Iberian wolves left
II adjetivo exemplary, model
' ejemplar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sobra
- atrasado
- espécimen
English:
copy
- example
- exemplary
- hook
- model
- specimen
- entry
- existence
* * *♦ adj1. [modélico] exemplary;tuvo un comportamiento ejemplar his behaviour was exemplary;fue un marido ejemplar he was a model husband2. [aleccionador] exemplary;castigo ejemplar exemplary punishment♦ nm1. [de libro, diario] copy;[de revista] issue, number; [de moneda, sello] example;una tirada de diez mil ejemplares a print run of ten thousand copies;ejemplares atrasados del “New Yorker” back issues of the “New Yorker”ejemplar de muestra specimen copy;ejemplar de regalo [libro] complimentary copy2. [de especie, raza] specimen;pescó un ejemplar de 200 kilos he caught one weighing 200 kilos;quedan pocos ejemplares de panda gigante there are few giant pandas left;un magnífico ejemplar de secuoya gigante a magnificent specimen of the giant sequoia o redwood;Fam¡menudo ejemplar! he's/she's a sly one!* * *II missue* * *ejemplar adj: exemplary, modelejemplar nm1) : copy (of a book, magazine, etc.)2) : specimen, example* * * -
28 elegante
adj.1 elegant, smart (persona, ropa).estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dressponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding2 smart, chic (barrio, hotel, fiesta).3 graceful, elegant (movimiento, porte).4 gracious (actitud, comportamiento).fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his partf. & m.elegant person.* * *► adjetivo1 elegant, smart, stylish* * *adj.elegant, smart* * *ADJ [gen] elegant; [traje, fiesta, tienda] fashionable, smart; [sociedad] fashionable, elegant; [decoración] tasteful; [frase] elegant, well-turned, polished* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex. A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.Ex. Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex. Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex. The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex. It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex. From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex. The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex. A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex. They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex. Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex. Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex. Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex. He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex. The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.----* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
Ex: Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex: Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex: The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex: It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex: From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex: The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex: A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex: They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex: Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex: Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex: Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex: He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex: The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *A1 ‹moda/vestido› elegant, stylish, smartiba muy elegante (bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; (garboso, grácil) he was very stylishly o elegantly dressed, he looked very elegant¡qué elegante te has puesto! ( fam); you look smart!los elegantes jardines de la casa the elegantly o beautifully laid out gardens of the house2 ‹barrio/restaurante/fiesta› smart, fashionable, chicB1 ‹estilo› elegant, polisheduna frase muy elegante a very elegant o a well-turned phrase2 (generoso) ‹gesto/actitud› generous, handsome3 ‹solución› elegant, neat* * *
elegante adjetivo
1
◊ iba muy elegante he was very well o very smartly dressed
2 ‹estilo/frase› elegant, polished
elegante adjetivo elegant
' elegante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arreglar
- arreglada
- arreglado
- arreglarse
- bonita
- bonito
- sobria
- sobrio
- vestir
- vestirse
- gagá
- pituco
English:
avail
- chic
- classy
- dashing
- dowdy
- dressy
- elegant
- fashionable
- fine
- graceful
- gracious
- ladylike
- posh
- ritzy
- sleek
- smart
- snappy
- snazzy
- swish
- unfashionable
- awkward
- debonair
- do
- dress
- show
- sprawl
- stylish
- suave
- trim
* * *elegante adj1. [en vestimenta] [persona] elegant, smart;[ropa, calzado] smart, elegant;estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dress;ir elegante to be dressed smartly;¡qué elegante vas! you look smart!;ponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding;es elegante en el vestir he dresses elegantly o smartly2. [lujoso] [barrio, hotel, fiesta] smart, chic;los elegantes bulevares parisinos the elegant boulevards of Paris3. [en garbo, porte] graceful, elegant4. [en actitud, comportamiento] gracious;fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his part5. [estilo, frase] elegant* * *adj elegant, stylish* * *elegante adj: elegant, smart♦ elegantemente adv* * *elegante adj1. (persona, vestido) elegant2. (lugar) smart -
29 enciclopédico
adj.encyclopedic, encyclopedical, all-embracing, cyclopedic.* * *► adjetivo1 encyclopaedic, encyclopedic* * *ADJ encyclopaedic, encyclopedic* * *- ca adjetivo encyclopedic** * *= encyclopaedic [encyclopedic, -USA].Ex. He assembled a magnificent and encyclopedic collection, rich in medieval manuscripts and prints.* * *- ca adjetivo encyclopedic** * *= encyclopaedic [encyclopedic, -USA].Ex: He assembled a magnificent and encyclopedic collection, rich in medieval manuscripts and prints.
* * *enciclopédico -caencyclopedic** * *
enciclopédico,-a adjetivo encyclopaedic, US encyclopedic
' enciclopédico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
diccionario
- enciclopédica
* * *enciclopédico, -a adjencyclopedic* * *adj encyclopedic, Br tbencyclopaedic* * *enciclopédico, -ca adj: encyclopedic -
30 esclarecimiento
m.1 clearing up, elucidation.2 explanation, clarification, elucidation.* * *1 (explicación) explanation, clarification2 (entendimiento) enlightenment3 figurado (ennoblecimiento) ennoblement* * *SM1) (=explicación) explanation, elucidation, clarification2) [de persona] (=instrucción) enlightenment3) (=ennoblecimiento) ennoblement4) (=iluminación) illumination* * *masculino ( de situación) clarification* * *= clarification, elucidation.Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex. An editor is a person who prepares for publication an item not his own and whose labour may be limited to the revision or elucidation of the text.* * *masculino ( de situación) clarification* * *= clarification, elucidation.Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.
Ex: An editor is a person who prepares for publication an item not his own and whose labour may be limited to the revision or elucidation of the text.* * *(de una situación) clarificationcondujo al esclarecimiento del crimen it led to the crime being solved* * *
esclarecimiento sustantivo masculino explanation, clearing up: no sé si llegaremos al total esclarecimiento de lo que allí pasó, I don't know if we'll completely clear up what happened there
* * *clearing up, elucidation* * *m1 clarification2 de misterio solving* * *elucidación: elucidation, clarification -
31 fino
adj.1 fine, good-grade, delicate, fancy.2 thin.3 fine, deluxe, delicate.4 fine, smooth, finely textured.5 courteous, genteel, ladylike, suave.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: finir.* * *► adjetivo1 (delicado) fine, delicate2 (alimentos) choice, select3 (sentidos) sharp, acute4 (delgado) thin5 (educado) refined, polite6 (sutil) subtle1 (vino) dry sherry\estar fino,-a familiar to be wittyir fino,-a familiar to have had a feworo fino pure gold————————1 (vino) dry sherry* * *(f. - fina)adj.1) fine2) delicate3) slender, slim, thin4) refined* * *1. ADJ1) (=no grueso) [arena, punta, pelo] fine; [papel, capa] thin; [dedos, cuello] slender; [cutis, piel] smooth2) (=de buena calidad) [cristal, porcelana, papel] fine; [tabaco] selectlencería3) (=cortés) polite, well-bred; (=refinado) refined4) (=agudo) [vista] sharp; [oído] acutesu fina inteligencia analítica — her fine o acute analytical intelligence
5) (=sutil) subtle, fine6) [jerez] fino, dry2.SM (=jerez) dry sherry, fino sherry* * *I- na adjetivo1) ( en grosor)a) <papel/capa> fine, thin; < loncha> thinb) <arena/cabellos/lluvia> fine; < labios> thin; <cintura/dedos/persona> slenderc) < punta> fine2) ( en calidad) <pastelería/bollería> high quality; < porcelana> fine; < lencería> sheer3) ( en modales) refined4)a) <oído/olfato> acuteb) <ironía/humor> subtleIImasculino fino, dry sherry* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], thin [thinner -comp., thinnest -sup.], pencil-thin, chic, voguish.Ex. A longer abstract can help in the finer points of selection, but will take longer to write and also longer to scan.Ex. Wronski remained silent for a moment, looking at the thin gray threads of smoke that were rising from his cigarette.Ex. He is a small, slender man, with a pencil-thin moustache and whitening, scanty hair.Ex. From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex. Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.----* de textura fina = fine grain, fine-grained.* hilar demasiado fino = split + hairs.* sal fina = table salt.* una capa fina de = a skim of.* * *I- na adjetivo1) ( en grosor)a) <papel/capa> fine, thin; < loncha> thinb) <arena/cabellos/lluvia> fine; < labios> thin; <cintura/dedos/persona> slenderc) < punta> fine2) ( en calidad) <pastelería/bollería> high quality; < porcelana> fine; < lencería> sheer3) ( en modales) refined4)a) <oído/olfato> acuteb) <ironía/humor> subtleIImasculino fino, dry sherry* * *= fine [finer -comp., finest -sup.], thin [thinner -comp., thinnest -sup.], pencil-thin, chic, voguish.Ex: A longer abstract can help in the finer points of selection, but will take longer to write and also longer to scan.
Ex: Wronski remained silent for a moment, looking at the thin gray threads of smoke that were rising from his cigarette.Ex: He is a small, slender man, with a pencil-thin moustache and whitening, scanty hair.Ex: From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex: Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.* de textura fina = fine grain, fine-grained.* hilar demasiado fino = split + hairs.* sal fina = table salt.* una capa fina de = a skim of.* * *1 ‹papel/tela/capa› fine, thin; ‹loncha› thin2 ‹arena/cabellos/hilo› fine; ‹labios› thin; ‹cintura/dedos› slenderun bolígrafo de punta fina a fine-tipped ballpointcaía una lluvia fina a fine rain was fallingB (en calidad) ‹pastelería/bollería› high quality; ‹porcelana› fine; ‹lencería› sheertortilla a las finas hierbas omelette aux fines herbesC (en los modales) refined, genteelD1 ‹oído/olfato› acute2 (sutil) subtleuna fina ironía a subtle ironyun fino sentido del humor a subtle sense of humorfino2fino, dry sherry* * *
Del verbo finar: ( conjugate finar)
fino es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
finó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
fino 1◊ -na adjetivo
1 ( en grosor) ‹papel/capa/hilo› fine, thin;
‹ loncha› thin;
‹arena/pelo/lluvia› fine;
‹ labios› thin;
‹cintura/dedos› slender;
‹punta/lápiz› fine
2 ( en calidad) ‹pastelería/bollería› high quality;
‹ porcelana› fine;
‹ lencería› sheer
3 ( en modales) refined
4
fino 2 sustantivo masculino
fino, dry sherry
fino,-a
I adjetivo
1 (delgado, poco espeso) fine, thin: estaba sujeto con un fino alambre, it was held together with a thin wire
2 (con modales, con gusto) refined, polite
3 (suave, terso) delicate: compré una tela muy fina, I bought a soft fabric
4 (vista, oído) sharp, acute
(olfato) keen
5 (sutil, inteligente, agudo) subtle: tiene un fino sentido del humor, he's got a very subtle sense of humour
6 (trabajo laborioso, de calidad) fine
II m (vino andaluz) type of dry sherry
' fino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fina
- hilar
- loza
- cordel
- cristal
- delicado
English:
delicate
- fine
- garlic
- genteel
- hairline
- polished
- sharp
- sheer
- subtle
- thin
- urbane
- acute
- caster
- discerning
- finely
- keen
- lady
- refined
- slender
- slim
- supple
* * *fino, -a♦ adj1. [de calidad] [tela, alimentos] fine, high-quality2. [delgado] [capa, filete] thin;[lluvia] fine3. [cintura, cuerpo] slim4. [delicado] [manos] delicate;[piel] smooth; [pelo] fine;es de facciones finas she has fine features5. [cortés] refined;es una persona de finos modales she has impeccable o exquisite manners6. [oído, olfato] sharp, keen;[gusto] refined7. [humor, ironía] refined♦ nmdry sherry* * *I adj1 calidad fineII m dry sherry, fino* * *fino, -na adj1) : fine, excellent2) : delicate, slender3) refinado: refined4) : sharp, acuteolfato fino: keen sense of smell5) : subtle* * *fino1 adj1. (en general) fine2. (papel, rebanada, capa) thin3. (dedos, talle) slenderfino2 adv thin -
32 lectura
f.1 reading.lectura ligera light reading2 viva (voce) (British), defense (United States) (education) (of thesis).3 reading (matter).4 reading, interpretation.5 scanning (computing).lectura óptica optical scanning6 readout, reading, read out, result.7 reading matter, reading material.8 readback.* * *1 reading2 (material de lectura) reading matter3 (interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=acción) readingsegunda lectura — Esp (Pol) second reading
lectura dramatizada — dramatization, dramatized reading
2) (=obra) reading matter3) (=interpretación) readinghay varias lecturas posibles de los resultados electorales — the election results can be read in various ways, there are various possible readings of the election results
* * *a) ( acción) readingb) ( texto) reading matterc) ( interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *= perusal, reading, scan, read, reading.Ex. Computer searching has many facilities and permits a more flexible approach to index searching, but printed indexes have the advantage of ease of perusal.Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex. If no data appears on the screen after scanning, the scan immediately be repeated.Ex. I would deliberately avoid raising expectations that this is going to be an exciting action-packed read.Ex. My reading of Joel's comments was that he'd be willing to drop all the others out of the picture if one of you were willing to do the whole thing.----* acceso de sólo lectura = read-only access.* adicto a la lectura = bookaholic.* animación a la lectura = reading animation, reading promotion.* aparato de lectura = reading machine.* área de lectura = reading floor.* asesoramiento sobre la lectura = reading guidance.* basado en la lectura = book-centred.* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.* campamento de lectura = readers' camp.* club de lectura = reading club.* comentario personal de una lectura = reading-reportage.* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* cultivar los hábitos de lectura = cultivate + reading habits.* de lectura de datos = data-capture.* de lectura fácil = easy reading.* departamento de lectura "formativo-recreativa" = popular department.* derecho a la lectura = right to read.* de sólo lectura = read-only.* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.* equipo de lectura de microfilm = microfilm reading equipment.* error de lectura = misreading.* facilidad de lectura = ease of reading.* falta de deseo por la lectura = aliteracy.* fomentar la lectura = promote + reading.* fomento de la lectura = reading promotion.* fomento del hábito de la lectura = reading promotion.* fondo de lectura "formativo-recreativa = browser collection.* fórmula para la dificultad de lectura = reading formula.* hábito de la lectura = reading habit.* herramienta de ayuda a la lectura = reading aid.* intereses de lectura = reading interests.* lectura de cuentos = story reading.* lectura de mapas = map-reading.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura de obras literarias = literary reading.* lectura de ocio = recreational reading, leisure reading, pleasure reading.* lectura digital = scanning.* lectura en clase = class reading.* lectura en familia = family reading.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* lectura en silencio = silent reading.* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* lectura literaria = literary reading.* lectura más minuciosa = closer reading.* lectura minuciosa = close reading.* lectura nocturna = bedtime reading.* lectura no dirigida = undirected reading.* lectura obligatoria = required reading.* lectura óptica = optical scanning.* lectura por encima = browsing.* lectura rápida = skimming.* lectura rápida buscando algo = scanning.* lectura recomendada = further reading.* lectura recomendada de clase = classroom reading.* lectura recreativa = recreational reading.* lecturas recomendadas = recommended background reading, recommended reading.* lectura superficial = browsing, skimming.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* lista de lecturas = reading list.* lista de lecturas para el verano = summer reading list.* lista de lecturas recomendadas = reading list, select list, recommended reading list.* lista de lecturas sugeridas = suggested reading list.* manual de lecturas recomendadas = reader, course reader.* material de lectura = reading material, reading matter.* material de lectura para adultos = adult reading matter.* nivel de lectura = reading ability.* nueva lectura = rereading [re-reading].* obra de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* obsesionado con la lectura = bookaholic.* obseso con la lectura = bookaholic.* orientación a la lectura = readers' guidance.* período previo a la lectura = prereading.* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* predisposición a la lectura = reading readiness.* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.* programa de lectura = reading programme.* promoción de la lectura = reading promotion.* promover la lectura = promote + reading.* Proyecto Nacional de Lectura Optica de Textos de Agricultura (NATDP) = National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP).* puesto de lectura = reader place, reader seat [reader's seat], study place.* puestos de lectura = seating capacity, seating space, reading space.* rechazo a la lectura = aliteracy.* reserva de puestos de lectura = seat reservation.* rincón de la lectura = classroom reading corner.* rincón de lectura = book corner.* sála de lectura = reading room, reading area.* sala de lectura de periódicos = newsroom.* salón de lectura = browsing room.* sed de lectura = book hunger.* sesión de lectura = reading session.* tertulia de lectura = book club evening.* trabajo de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* * *a) ( acción) readingb) ( texto) reading matterc) ( interpretación) interpretation, reading* * *= perusal, reading, scan, read, reading.Ex: Computer searching has many facilities and permits a more flexible approach to index searching, but printed indexes have the advantage of ease of perusal.
Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.Ex: If no data appears on the screen after scanning, the scan immediately be repeated.Ex: I would deliberately avoid raising expectations that this is going to be an exciting action-packed read.Ex: My reading of Joel's comments was that he'd be willing to drop all the others out of the picture if one of you were willing to do the whole thing.* acceso de sólo lectura = read-only access.* adicto a la lectura = bookaholic.* animación a la lectura = reading animation, reading promotion.* aparato de lectura = reading machine.* área de lectura = reading floor.* asesoramiento sobre la lectura = reading guidance.* basado en la lectura = book-centred.* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.* campamento de lectura = readers' camp.* club de lectura = reading club.* comentario personal de una lectura = reading-reportage.* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.* continuar con la lectura de = carry on through.* cultivar los hábitos de lectura = cultivate + reading habits.* de lectura de datos = data-capture.* de lectura fácil = easy reading.* departamento de lectura "formativo-recreativa" = popular department.* derecho a la lectura = right to read.* de sólo lectura = read-only.* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.* equipo de lectura de microfilm = microfilm reading equipment.* error de lectura = misreading.* facilidad de lectura = ease of reading.* falta de deseo por la lectura = aliteracy.* fomentar la lectura = promote + reading.* fomento de la lectura = reading promotion.* fomento del hábito de la lectura = reading promotion.* fondo de lectura "formativo-recreativa = browser collection.* fórmula para la dificultad de lectura = reading formula.* hábito de la lectura = reading habit.* herramienta de ayuda a la lectura = reading aid.* intereses de lectura = reading interests.* lectura de cuentos = story reading.* lectura de mapas = map-reading.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura de obras literarias = literary reading.* lectura de ocio = recreational reading, leisure reading, pleasure reading.* lectura digital = scanning.* lectura en clase = class reading.* lectura en familia = family reading.* lectura en frío = cold reading.* lectura en silencio = silent reading.* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* lectura literaria = literary reading.* lectura más minuciosa = closer reading.* lectura minuciosa = close reading.* lectura nocturna = bedtime reading.* lectura no dirigida = undirected reading.* lectura obligatoria = required reading.* lectura óptica = optical scanning.* lectura por encima = browsing.* lectura rápida = skimming.* lectura rápida buscando algo = scanning.* lectura recomendada = further reading.* lectura recomendada de clase = classroom reading.* lectura recreativa = recreational reading.* lecturas recomendadas = recommended background reading, recommended reading.* lectura superficial = browsing, skimming.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* lista de lecturas = reading list.* lista de lecturas para el verano = summer reading list.* lista de lecturas recomendadas = reading list, select list, recommended reading list.* lista de lecturas sugeridas = suggested reading list.* manual de lecturas recomendadas = reader, course reader.* material de lectura = reading material, reading matter.* material de lectura para adultos = adult reading matter.* nivel de lectura = reading ability.* nueva lectura = rereading [re-reading].* obra de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* obsesionado con la lectura = bookaholic.* obseso con la lectura = bookaholic.* orientación a la lectura = readers' guidance.* período previo a la lectura = prereading.* persona reacia a la lectura = aliterate.* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.* placer de la lectura, el = joy of reading, the.* predisposición a la lectura = reading readiness.* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.* programa de lectura = reading programme.* promoción de la lectura = reading promotion.* promover la lectura = promote + reading.* Proyecto Nacional de Lectura Optica de Textos de Agricultura (NATDP) = National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP).* puesto de lectura = reader place, reader seat [reader's seat], study place.* puestos de lectura = seating capacity, seating space, reading space.* rechazo a la lectura = aliteracy.* reserva de puestos de lectura = seat reservation.* rincón de la lectura = classroom reading corner.* rincón de lectura = book corner.* sála de lectura = reading room, reading area.* sala de lectura de periódicos = newsroom.* salón de lectura = browsing room.* sed de lectura = book hunger.* sesión de lectura = reading session.* tertulia de lectura = book club evening.* trabajo de lectura obligatoria = a must-read.* * *1 (acción) readingel secretario dio lectura al acta de la sesión anterior the secretary read the minutes of the previous meetinglectura de los labios lipreadingla lectura del contador de electricidad the electricity meter reading2 (texto) reading matterlecturas apropiadas para niños reading material o reading matter suitable for children3 (como disciplina) reading4 (interpretación) interpretation, readingCompuesto:lectura rápida or velozskim reading, speed reading* * *
lectura sustantivo femenino
lectura sustantivo femenino
1 (acción) reading: hubo un error en la lectura del contador, there was a mistake in the meter reading
2 (objeto de lectura) le gusta este tipo de lectura, she likes these kind of books
3 (interpretación) interpretation: has hecho una lectura muy retorcida de su libro, you've come up with a strange interpretation of his book
los especialistas ofrecen una lectura poco optimista de los acontecimientos, the experts painted a dismal view of events
' lectura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
deuda
- deudo
- duda
- tocha
- tocho
- afición
- ligero
English:
matter
- reader
- reading
- reading room
- required
- ROM
- set book
- sight-read
- prescribe
* * *lectura nf1. [de libro, texto] reading;dar lectura a algo to read sth out loud3. [escrito] reading (matter);siempre voy de vacaciones con mucha lectura I always take plenty to read on Br holiday o US vacation4. [interpretación] reading, interpretation;mi lectura de la ley es completamente diferente my reading o interpretation of the law is completely different;hizo una lectura de la novela en clave política she gave a political reading o interpretation of the novel5. [de contador] reading6. Informát read-out;[de datos] scanning* * *f reading;dar lectura a algo read sth (out);tener varias lecturas fig have several interpretations* * *lectura nf1) : reading2) : reading matter* * *lectura n reading -
33 quedar pendiente
v.1 to have pending.Me quedó pendiente esa tarea I have that task pending.2 to remain outstanding, to stand over, to remain in suspense, to be left to be done.Ese plan queda pendiente That plan remains outstanding.3 to have yet to, to have still to.Me queda pendiente barrer I have still to sweep.4 to be pending.Queda pendiente It is pending.5 to remain pending to, to remain outstanding to.Queda pendiente conciliar It remains outstanding to reconcile.* * *(v.) = remain, remain + to be doneEx. Needless to say, any errors which remain are entirely our responsibility.Ex. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.* * *(v.) = remain, remain + to be doneEx: Needless to say, any errors which remain are entirely our responsibility.
Ex: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done. -
34 quedar por hacer
(v.) = remain + to be doneEx. Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.* * *(v.) = remain + to be doneEx: Although the work of the CRG makes fascinating reading, and magnificent contributions were made towards the clarification of the principles of classification, much work remain to be done.
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35 vista panorámica
f.bird's-eye view, overall view.* * *scenic view, panoramic view* * *(n.) = panorama, pan, sweeping view, grandstand view, panoramic viewEx. A view is a perspective representation of the landscape in which detail is shown as if projected on an oblique plane (e.g., a bird's eye view, panorama, panoramic drawing, worm's eye view).Ex. An example is a pan of Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.Ex. It is situated in a magnificent hillside location providing sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.Ex. Upstairs spanking clean rooms come with all expected amenities, as well as grandstand views of the skyline.Ex. Suspended 30 meters in the air, these cable cars allow panoramic views of the vicinity.* * *(n.) = panorama, pan, sweeping view, grandstand view, panoramic viewEx: A view is a perspective representation of the landscape in which detail is shown as if projected on an oblique plane (e.g., a bird's eye view, panorama, panoramic drawing, worm's eye view).
Ex: An example is a pan of Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.Ex: It is situated in a magnificent hillside location providing sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.Ex: Upstairs spanking clean rooms come with all expected amenities, as well as grandstand views of the skyline.Ex: Suspended 30 meters in the air, these cable cars allow panoramic views of the vicinity. -
36 fausto
m.1 Faust, Fausto.2 Faustus.* * *► adjetivo1 formal fortunate, auspicious————————1 pomp, splendour (US splendor)* * *SM Faust* * *I- ta adjetivo (frml) auspicious (frml)IImasculino magnificence, splendor** * *I- ta adjetivo (frml) auspicious (frml)IImasculino magnificence, splendor** * *Faust* * *Fausto n prFaust* * *fausto nm: splendor, magnificence -
37 lúcida
Multiple Entries:
lucida
lúcida
lucido,-a adjetivo
1 (vistoso) splendid, magnificent: han sido unas fiestas muy lucidas, they were magnificent parties
2 (ironía) enlightening: ha quedado muy lucido tu comentario, your comment was very enlightening
lúcido,-a adjetivo lucid, (persona) perceptive, clear-thinking: un político muy lúcido, a perceptive politician
' lúcida' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clarividente
- lucido
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38 lucida
Multiple Entries:
lucida
lúcida
lucido,-a adjetivo
1 (vistoso) splendid, magnificent: han sido unas fiestas muy lucidas, they were magnificent parties
2 (ironía) enlightening: ha quedado muy lucido tu comentario, your comment was very enlightening
lúcido,-a adjetivo lucid, (persona) perceptive, clear-thinking: un político muy lúcido, a perceptive politician
' lucida' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clarividente
- lucido
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39 regia
adj.&f.1 royal, regal, kingly.2 stately, sumptuous, magnificent.Agua regia aqua regia, nitrohydrochloric acid* * *
Del verbo regir: ( conjugate regir)
regía es:
1ª persona singular (yo) imperfecto indicativo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperfecto indicativo
Multiple Entries:
regia
regir
regir ( conjugate regir) verbo transitivo
to govern
verbo intransitivo [ley/disposición] to be in force, be valid;
regirse verbo pronominal regiase por algo [ sociedad] to be governed by sth;
[economía/mercado] to be controlled by sth o subject to sth
regio,-a adjetivo
1 (de la realeza) royal, regal
2 (digno de reyes) splendid, magnificent
regir
I verbo transitivo
1 (un país, una conducta) to govern, rule
2 (un negocio) to manage, run
3 Ling to take
II verbo intransitivo
1 (una ley, moda, un horario) to be valid o in force, apply [ para, to]
2 (la mente de alguien) to have all one's faculties
3 (un mecanismo) to work, go
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40 Dios
m.God, Jehovah, Lord, Creator.* * *1 god\¡a Dios gracias! thank God!a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando God helps those who help themselvesa la buena de Dios at random, any old how¡alabado sea Dios! God be praised!armar la de Dios es Cristo familiar to raise hell, make an almighty racketcostar algo Dios y ayuda to be very difficult, be a real hassle¡Dios dirá! we shall see!Dios los cría y ellos se juntan birds of a feather flock together¡Dios le bendiga! God bless you!¡Dios me libre! God forbid!Dios mediante God willing¡Dios mío! my God!, good heavens!¡Dios nos coja confesados! God help us!hacer algo como Dios manda to do something properly¡por Dios! for goodness sake!, for God's sake!que Dios me perdone, pero... God forgive me, but...¡vaya con Dios! farewell!, God be with you!¡vaya por Dios! good heavens!* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Rel) Godbendición 2), temorel Dios de los judíos — the Jewish God, the God of the Jews
2) [en exclamaciones]¡Dios! — [con sorpresa] God!; [con fastidio] for God's sake!
¡Dios mío!, ¡Dios santo! — my God!, good God!
¡alabado sea Dios! — praise be to God!
¡Dios te bendiga!, ¡Dios te lo pague! — God bless you!
¡que Dios nos coja confesados! — God help us!
¡con Dios!, ¡vaya usted con Dios! — (may) God be with you! ††, Godspeed! ††
¡plegue a Dios! — please God!
¡válgame Dios! — good God!
¡vive Dios! — by God!
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¡Dios me libre! — God forbid!, Heaven forbid!¡líbreme Dios de que...! — God o Heaven forbid that I...!
¡líbreme Dios de ese sufrimiento! — Heaven forbid that I should suffer so!
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¡ por Dios! — for heaven's sake!-¿puedo fumar? -¡claro, por Dios! — "may I smoke?" - "of course! o please do!"
una limosnita ¡por (el amor de) Dios! — a few pennies, for the love of God!
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¡Dios quiera que no llueva mañana! — let's hope it doesn't rain tomorrow¡no lo quiera Dios! — God forbid!
bendito-ojalá te cures pronto -¡Dios quiera! — "let's hope you get better soon!" - "I hope so too!"
3)- ¡me cago en Dios!costar Dios y ayuda —
dejado de la mano de Dios —
- como que hay un Dioscomo que hay Dios que... — you can bet (your bottom dollar) that...
¡siéntate como Dios manda! — sit properly!
Dios mediante nos veremos en mayo otra vez — God willing, we'll see each other again in May
- como Dios lo echó o trajo al mundopongo a Dios por testigo que no sabía la verdad — as God is my witness o I swear by almighty God, I did not know the truth
hasta mañana si Dios quiere — good night, God bless!
que sea lo que Dios quiera —
he decidido hacerlo, y que sea lo que Dios quiera — I've decided to do it, and worry about it later
- Dios aprieta pero no ahoga o ahorcaclamar 2., madrugar 1., 1)* * *diosa masculino, femenino1) (Mit) (m) god; (f) goddess2) Dios masculino (Relig) Godel Dios de los cristianos/musulmanes — the Christian/Muslim God
Dios Todopoderoso — Almighty God, God Almighty
gracias a Dios or a Dios gracias — thank God o heaven
Dios te oiga! — I hope so! o I pray to God you're right!
por (el) amor de Dios! — for God's sake o for heaven's sake!
que Dios lo tenga en su gloria — God o the Lord rest his soul
Dios me libre! — God o heaven forbid!
alabado or bendito sea Dios! — (Relig) praise God o the Lord!
bendito sea Dios, mira cómo te has puesto! — (fam) good God o good heavens! look at the state you're in! (colloq)
válgame Dios! — oh my God!, good God!
Dios mío! or Dios santo! — ( expresando angustia) my God!, oh God!; ( expresando sorpresa) (good) God!
armar la de Dios es Cristo — (fam) to cause an almighty row (colloq)
como Dios manda: cómprate un coche como Dios manda buy yourself a real o a proper car; pórtate como Dios manda behave properly; como Dios me/lo trajo al mundo in my/his birthday suit; como que hay (un) Dios (CS) you can bet your bottom dollar (colloq); costar Dios y (su) ayuda (fam) to take a lot of work; hacer algo a la buena de Dios to do something any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how; menos pregunta Dios y perdona (AmL) don't ask so many questions; ni Dios (fam) nobody; esto no lo entiende ni Dios or no hay Dios que lo entienda this is completely incomprehensible; todo Dios (fam) absolutely everybody; Dios aprieta pero no ahoga or (RPl) ahorca these things are sent to try us; Dios los cría y ellos se juntan birds of a feather flock together; a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando God helps those who help themselves; Dios da pan a quien no tiene dientes it's an unfair world; al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda the early bird catches the worm; tener a Dios agarrado por las chivas — (Ven fam) to have the upper hand
* * *= God, deity.Ex. The article ' God is alive and well at the reference desk' describes an increase in the number of religious references enquiries in public libraries.Ex. Exhibits consisted of bronzes of Tibetan deities and famous Lamas, and ritual objects such as mirrors, flasks, fly whisks, and seals.----* ¡por dios! = by jingo!.* ¡vaya por Dios! = oh dear!.* actuar como si + ser + Dios = play + God.* adorar un dios = worship + deity.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* armar la de Dios = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* armarse la de Dios = bedlam + break loose, all hell + break loose.* ¡Ay Dios! = Heavens!.* contra los dioses = against (all/the) odds.* creerse Dios = play + God.* dejado de la mano de Dios = God-forsaken.* dejar a la buena de Dios = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* diosa = goddess [goddesses, -pl.].* ¡Dios lo bendiga! = God bless him!, God bless him!.* Dios los cría y ellos se juntan = birds of a feather flock together.* Dios mediante = God willing.* ¡Dios mío! = good grief!.* ¡Dios mío! = goodness gracious, oh dear!.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = heaven forbid, heaven forbid.* ¡Dios nos libre! = heaven forbid, God forbid.* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.* gracias a Dios = thank goodness.* inspirados por Dios, los = divinely ordained, the.* olvidado de Dios = God-forsaken.* palabra de Dios = word of God.* ¡por dios! = in heaven's name, for God's sake, gosh.* ¡por dios! = for crying out loud!, goodness gracious, golly.* ¡por el amor de Dios! = for crying out loud!.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* regalo de dios = godsend.* ¡Santo Dios! = goodness gracious.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* temeroso de Dios = God-fearing.* todo dios = every Tom, Dick and Harry, everyone and their mother.* ¡válgame Dios! = goodness gracious, oh dear!.* y Dios sabe qué más = and Heaven knows what else.* * *diosa masculino, femenino1) (Mit) (m) god; (f) goddess2) Dios masculino (Relig) Godel Dios de los cristianos/musulmanes — the Christian/Muslim God
Dios Todopoderoso — Almighty God, God Almighty
gracias a Dios or a Dios gracias — thank God o heaven
Dios te oiga! — I hope so! o I pray to God you're right!
por (el) amor de Dios! — for God's sake o for heaven's sake!
que Dios lo tenga en su gloria — God o the Lord rest his soul
Dios me libre! — God o heaven forbid!
alabado or bendito sea Dios! — (Relig) praise God o the Lord!
bendito sea Dios, mira cómo te has puesto! — (fam) good God o good heavens! look at the state you're in! (colloq)
válgame Dios! — oh my God!, good God!
Dios mío! or Dios santo! — ( expresando angustia) my God!, oh God!; ( expresando sorpresa) (good) God!
armar la de Dios es Cristo — (fam) to cause an almighty row (colloq)
como Dios manda: cómprate un coche como Dios manda buy yourself a real o a proper car; pórtate como Dios manda behave properly; como Dios me/lo trajo al mundo in my/his birthday suit; como que hay (un) Dios (CS) you can bet your bottom dollar (colloq); costar Dios y (su) ayuda (fam) to take a lot of work; hacer algo a la buena de Dios to do something any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how; menos pregunta Dios y perdona (AmL) don't ask so many questions; ni Dios (fam) nobody; esto no lo entiende ni Dios or no hay Dios que lo entienda this is completely incomprehensible; todo Dios (fam) absolutely everybody; Dios aprieta pero no ahoga or (RPl) ahorca these things are sent to try us; Dios los cría y ellos se juntan birds of a feather flock together; a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando God helps those who help themselves; Dios da pan a quien no tiene dientes it's an unfair world; al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda the early bird catches the worm; tener a Dios agarrado por las chivas — (Ven fam) to have the upper hand
* * *= God, deity.Ex: The article ' God is alive and well at the reference desk' describes an increase in the number of religious references enquiries in public libraries.
Ex: Exhibits consisted of bronzes of Tibetan deities and famous Lamas, and ritual objects such as mirrors, flasks, fly whisks, and seals.* ¡por dios! = by jingo!.* ¡vaya por Dios! = oh dear!.* actuar como si + ser + Dios = play + God.* adorar un dios = worship + deity.* a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* armar la de Dios = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* armarse la de Dios = bedlam + break loose, all hell + break loose.* ¡Ay Dios! = Heavens!.* contra los dioses = against (all/the) odds.* creerse Dios = play + God.* dejado de la mano de Dios = God-forsaken.* dejar a la buena de Dios = leave + Nombre + out in the cold.* diosa = goddess [goddesses, -pl.].* ¡Dios lo bendiga! = God bless him!, God bless him!.* Dios los cría y ellos se juntan = birds of a feather flock together.* Dios mediante = God willing.* ¡Dios mío! = good grief!.* ¡Dios mío! = goodness gracious, oh dear!.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = heaven forbid, heaven forbid.* ¡Dios nos libre! = heaven forbid, God forbid.* el hombre propone y Dios dispone = Man proposes, God disposes.* gracias a Dios = thank goodness.* inspirados por Dios, los = divinely ordained, the.* olvidado de Dios = God-forsaken.* palabra de Dios = word of God.* ¡por dios! = in heaven's name, for God's sake, gosh.* ¡por dios! = for crying out loud!, goodness gracious, golly.* ¡por el amor de Dios! = for crying out loud!.* quiera Dios que = God willing.* regalo de dios = godsend.* ¡Santo Dios! = goodness gracious.* si Dios quiere = God willing.* temeroso de Dios = God-fearing.* todo dios = every Tom, Dick and Harry, everyone and their mother.* ¡válgame Dios! = goodness gracious, oh dear!.* y Dios sabe qué más = and Heaven knows what else.* * *masculine, femininelos dioses del Olimpo the gods of Mount Olympuscanta como los dioses she sings like an angel, she sings divinelyBel Dios de los cristianos/musulmanes the Christian/Muslim GodDios Todopoderoso Almighty God, God AlmightyDios Padre God the Fathergracias a Dios or a Dios gracias thank God o heavengracias a Dios no pasó nada nothing happened, thank God o heavensi Dios quiere God willingDios mediante God willingquiera Dios que no sea grave let's hope (to God) it isn't serioussólo Dios sabe lo que me costó you've no idea how difficult it was¿lo conseguirá? — no sé, Dios dirá will he make it? — I don't know, we'll just have to wait and seeestoy seguro que todo saldrá bien — ¡Dios te oiga! I'm sure everything will turn out fine — oh, I hope so! o I pray to God you're right!te lo juro por Dios I swear to Godpor (el) amor de Dios: ¡termínalo de una vez, por (el) amor de Dios! get it finished, for God's sake o for heaven's sake!¡una limosnita, por el amor de Dios! can you spare some change, for pity's sake?Dios proveerá God o the Lord will provideque Dios se lo pague God bless youve con Dios God be with youque Dios te bendiga God bless youque Dios lo tenga en su gloria God o the Lord rest his soul¡Dios me libre! God o heaven forbid!¡Dios nos libre de esa desgracia! heaven preserve us from such a misfortune!si se entera tu padre ¡Dios te libre! God o heaven o the Lord help you if your father finds out!¡sabe Dios lo que habrá estado haciendo! God (alone) knows what she's been up to!¡alabado or bendito sea Dios! ( Relig) praise God o the Lord!¡bendito sea Dios, mira cómo te has puesto! ( fam); good God o good heavens! look at the state you're in! ( colloq)¡alabado sea Dios! otra vez será it wasn't God's will o it wasn't meant to be, maybe next time¡vaya por Dios! oh dear!¡válgame Dios! oh my God!, good God!¡ay, Dios! oh dear!¡por Dios! for God's o heaven's sake!¡Dios mío! or ¡Dios santo! (expresando angustia) my God!, oh God!; (expresando sorpresa) God!, good God!¡Dios! ¡cómo me gustaría estar allí! God! how I'd love to be there!a la buena de Dios: hizo el trabajo a la buena de Dios he did the job any which way ( AmE) o ( BrE) any old howsalieron de viaje a la buena de Dios they set off without making any plansabandonó a sus hijos a la buena de Dios she just abandoned her childrenarmar la de Dios es Cristo ( fam): armó la de Dios (es Cristo) con lo que dijo she caused a tremendous fuss o an almighty row with what she said ( colloq)como Dios manda: una secretaria como Dios manda a real secretarycómprate un coche como Dios manda buy yourself a real o a proper carpórtate como Dios manda behave properlycomo Dios me/lo echó or trajo al mundo in my/his birthday suit, stark naked ( colloq)como que hay (un) Dios (CS); as sure as eggs is eggs ( colloq), you can bet your bottom dollar ( colloq)costar Dios y su ayuda ( fam); to take a lot of workestar de Dios to be God's willestaba de Dios que pasara it was meant to happen o meant to be, it was God's will (that it should happen)menos pregunta Dios y perdona ( AmL); don't ask so many questionsnecesitar Dios y su ayuda ( fam); to need a lot of helpesto no lo entiende ni Dios or no hay Dios que lo entienda this is completely incomprehensibleque Dios nos coja confesados ( Esp); God o the Lord help us!¡que venga Dios y lo vea! I'll eat my hat!si eso es verdad que venga Dios y lo vea if that's true, I'll eat my hat!Dios aprieta pero no ahoga or ( RPl) ahorca these things are sent to try usDios los cría y ellos se juntan birds of a feather flock togethera Dios rogando y con el mazo dando (no basta con la plegaria) God helps those who help themselves; (el comportamiento debería ajustarse a las creencias) practice* what you preachDios da pan a quien no tiene dientes it's an unfair worldal que madruga, Dios lo ayuda the early bird catches the worm* * *
dios,◊ diosa sustantivo masculino, femenino
1 (Mit) (m) god;
(f) goddess
2
el Ddios de los musulmanes the Muslim God;
gracias a Ddios thank God o heaven;
si Ddios quiere God willing;
te lo juro por Ddios I swear to God;
¡por (el) amor de Ddios! for God's sake o for heaven's sake!;
que Ddios te bendiga God bless you;
¡Ddios me libre! God o heaven forbid!;
¡sabe Ddios! God knows!;
¡vaya por Ddios! oh dear!;
¡por Ddios! for God's o heaven's sake!;
¡Ddios mío! or ¡Ddios santo! ( expresando angustia) my God!, oh God!;
( expresando sorpresa) (good) God!;◊ como Ddios manda: un coche como Ddios manda a real o a proper car;
pórtate como Ddios manda behave properly;
hacer algo a la buena de Ddios to do sth any which way (AmE) o (BrE) any old how
dios sustantivo masculino
1 god
2 Excl ¡Dios!, good God! ¡Dios mío!, Oh my God!
si Dios quiere, God willing
♦ Locuciones: hacer algo como Dios manda, to do sthg properly
familiar ni dios, not a soul
familiar todo dios, everybody
' dios' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
armarse
- bendición
- berenjenal
- coger
- dejada
- dejado
- estar
- gracias
- hablar
- proveer
- temor
- alma
- amor
- amparar
- bendecir
- bendito
- dotar
- gracia
- hijo
- sobre
English:
bedlam
- believe in
- bird
- father
- god
- godforsaken
- good
- goodness
- gosh
- grace
- gracious
- heaven
- hell
- lord
- serve
- thank
- willing
- word
- bless
- Christ
- proper
- sake
- thankfully
- would
* * *dios, -osa♦ nm,fgod, f goddess;Baco es el dios del vino Bacchus is the god of wine;la diosa del amor the goddess of love;los dioses del Olimpo the gods of (Mount) Olympusdios griego Greek god;dios romano Roman god♦ nm1.Dios [ser sobrenatural] God;el Dios de los cristianos the Christian God;Fama la buena de Dios any old how;hace las cosas a la buena de Dios he does things any old how;no sabía cocinar, e hizo el guiso a la buena de Dios he didn't know how to cook, so he trusted to luck when making the stew;Famse armó la de Dios es Cristo all hell broke loose;Famcomo Dios: lo pasamos como Dios we had a high old time;en esta oficina vivimos como Dios we've got it made in this office;tu vecina está como Dios your neighbour's gorgeous;la paella estaba como Dios the paella was sublime;Famcomo Dios manda [apropiado] proper;[apropiadamente] properly;una novela como Dios manda a proper novel;hacer algo como Dios manda to do sth properly;Fam Famcostar Dios y ayuda: nos costó Dios y ayuda subir el piano hasta el quinto piso we had a heck o hell of a job getting the piano up to the fifth floor;dejado de la mano de Dios godforsaken;jurar algo por Dios: ¡te lo juro por Dios! I swear to God!;me juró por Dios que no había sido él he swore to God that he hadn't done it;Famni Dios: no vino ni Dios not a soul came;esto no lo arregla ni Dios no way will anyone ever fix this;tu letra es muy mala, no hay (ni) Dios que la entienda your handwriting's terrible, you can't expect anyone to be able to read it;poner a Dios por testigo: ¡pongo a Dios por testigo que yo no lo hice! may God be my witness, I didn't do it!;sin encomendarse (ni) a Dios ni al diablo throwing caution to the winds;Famtodo Dios all the world and his wife;vino todo Dios the world and his wife were there;a todo Dios le encantó la comida absolutely everybody loved the food;a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando God helps those who help themselves;Dios aprieta pero no ahoga God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb;Dios los cría y ellos se juntan birds of a feather flock together2. [en exclamaciones, invocaciones]¡a Dios gracias! thank heavens!;¡a Dios gracias no pasó nada! nothing happened, thank heavens!;¡alabado sea Dios! [al rezar] praise be (to God)!;[indica fastidio, sorpresa, alivio] thank God!;¡alabado sea Dios!, ¡otra factura! heavens above, another bill!;¡alabado sea Dios!, ¡por fin ha llegado el pedido! thank heavens, the order has finally arrived!;¡anda con Dios! God be with you!;¡bendito sea Dios! [al rezar] praise be (to God)!;¡bendito sea Dios!, ¡otra carrera en la media! heavens above, another ladder in my tights!;¡bendito sea Dios!, ¡no les ha pasado nada! thank heavens, they're all right!;Vulg¡me cago en Dios! for fuck's sake!;Dios dirá it's in the lap of the gods;¡gracias a Dios! thank heavens!;¡gracias a Dios que has venido! thank heavens you've come!;¡Dios lo quiera! let's hope so!;Dios mediante God willing;¡Dios mío! good God!, (oh) my God!;¡Dios no lo quiera! heaven forbid!;Dios sabe God (alone) knows;sabe Dios God (alone) knows;¡Dios santo! (oh) my God!;¡Dios santo!, ¿qué vamos a hacer ahora? oh my God! what are we going to do now?;¡santo Dios! (oh) my God!;si Dios quiere God willing;¡por Dios! for God's sake!;(que) Dios le/te bendiga God bless you;Esp¡(que) Dios nos coja confesados! heaven help us!;¡(que) Dios le/te oiga! let's hope so!;(que) Dios se/te lo pague God bless you;(que) Dios me perdone: (que) Dios me perdone, pero es una mala persona forgive me for saying this, but he's not a very nice person;(que) Dios me perdone, pero es un cabrón pardon my French, but he's a bastard;que sea lo que Dios quiera what will be will be;¡válgame Dios! good heavens!;¡vaya con Dios! may God be with you;¡vaya por Dios! for heaven's sake!, honestly!;¡ve con Dios! God be with you!♦ interjFam God!;¡Dios!, ¡qué aburrimiento! God, how boring!;¡Dios!, ¡qué hambre tengo! God, I'm hungry!* * *m God;¡Dios mío! my God!;¡por Dios! for God’s sake!;Dios mediante God willing;si Dios quiere God willing;¡Dios nos libre! God forbid!;¡válgame Dios! good God!;¡vaya por Dios! oh dear!;sabe Dios lo que dijo God knows what he said;hazlo como Dios manda do it properly;a la buena de Dios any old how;costar Dios y ayuda be very difficult;vivir como Dios fam live like a king;armar la de Dios fam raise hell fam* * *Dios nm: God* * *dios n god
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