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  • 1 inflexible

    adj.
    inflexible (also figurative).
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    1 inflexible
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    ADJ (=rígido) inflexible; (=inconmovible) unbending, unyielding

    inflexible a los ruegos — unmoved by appeals, unresponsive to appeals

    regla inflexible — strict rule, hard-and-fast rule

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    adjetivo inflexible
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    = inflexible, uncompromising, hidebound, unbending, uncompromised, hard-nosed, tough-minded, hard and fast, ironclad [iron-clad].
    Ex. Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.
    Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.
    Ex. This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    Ex. Warren has stalked the corridors of power and can appear at first sight stern and unbending.
    Ex. The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.
    Ex. Companies must adopt a hard-nosed attitude in judging the cost benefits of teletext.
    Ex. Carnegie was a conservative, rigidly moralistic, and tough-minded individualist.
    Ex. There is no hard and fast answer to this question.
    Ex. A review of the research shows that there are no clear and ironclad answers.
    ----
    * norma inflexible = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
    * permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.
    * regla inflexible = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
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    adjetivo inflexible
    * * *
    = inflexible, uncompromising, hidebound, unbending, uncompromised, hard-nosed, tough-minded, hard and fast, ironclad [iron-clad].

    Ex: Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.

    Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.
    Ex: This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    Ex: Warren has stalked the corridors of power and can appear at first sight stern and unbending.
    Ex: The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.
    Ex: Companies must adopt a hard-nosed attitude in judging the cost benefits of teletext.
    Ex: Carnegie was a conservative, rigidly moralistic, and tough-minded individualist.
    Ex: There is no hard and fast answer to this question.
    Ex: A review of the research shows that there are no clear and ironclad answers.
    * norma inflexible = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
    * permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.
    * regla inflexible = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.

    * * *
    1 ‹material› inflexible
    2 ‹persona/carácter› inflexible
    tiene fama de ser inflexible he is renowned for his inflexibility o for his inflexible nature
    es inflexible con sus hijos he's very strict with his children
    se mostró inflexible he wouldn't yield o budge
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    inflexible adjetivo
    inflexible;

    inflexible adjetivo inflexible

    ' inflexible' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cuadriculada
    - cuadriculado
    - extrema
    - extremo
    - intransigente
    - rígida
    - rígido
    - rigurosa
    - riguroso
    - cuadrado
    English:
    adamant
    - inflexible
    - rigid
    - set
    - uncompromising
    - harden
    - stick
    - unbending
    - unyielding
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    1. [material] inflexible
    2. [persona] inflexible;
    es inflexible con sus alumnos he's very strict with his pupils
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    adj fig
    inflexible
    * * *
    : inflexible, unyielding
    * * *
    inflexible adj rigid

    Spanish-English dictionary > inflexible

  • 2 rígido

    adj.
    1 rigid, inflexible, stiff.
    2 rigid, inflexible, austere, hard.
    3 drawn tight.
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    1 (duro) rigid, stiff
    2 figurado (severo) strict, firm, inflexible
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    (f. - rígida)
    adj.
    rigid, stiff
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    ADJ
    1) (=tieso) rigid, stiff

    quedarse rígido — [gen] to go rigid; [de frío] to get stiff, get stiff with cold

    2) [actitud] rigid, inflexible
    3) [moralmente] strict, harsh
    4) [expresión] wooden, expressionless
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    - da adjetivo
    a) < material> rigid, stiff
    b) <educación/dieta> strict; <regla/horario> inflexible; < carácter> inflexible, unbending; < actitud> rigid, inflexible; <moral/principios> strict
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    = hard and fast, rigid, stiff [stiffer -comp., stiffest -sup.], stringent, hidebound, inelastic, ironclad [iron-clad].
    Ex. There is no hard and fast answer to this question.
    Ex. While reading linguists I came to the conclusion that the majority opinion among linguists was that the prescriptive approach to grammar was too rigid; it established artificial barriers to communication.
    Ex. Ironically, however, the internal organisation walls librarians have built to categorise materials by format remain stiff and solid.
    Ex. When a library outgrows its second automated circulation system it sets stringent functional, performance and growth specifications and builds from scratch.
    Ex. This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    Ex. Problems include: high cost of paper and printing supplies; high capital investment required; small and inelastic markets; low literacy = Los problemas incluyen: alto coste del papel y del material de papelería, gran inversión de capital, mercados pequeños y poco flexibles y bajo nivel de alfabetización.
    Ex. A review of the research shows that there are no clear and ironclad answers.
    ----
    * norma rígida = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
    * ponerse rígido = stiffen.
    * regla rígida = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) < material> rigid, stiff
    b) <educación/dieta> strict; <regla/horario> inflexible; < carácter> inflexible, unbending; < actitud> rigid, inflexible; <moral/principios> strict
    * * *
    = hard and fast, rigid, stiff [stiffer -comp., stiffest -sup.], stringent, hidebound, inelastic, ironclad [iron-clad].

    Ex: There is no hard and fast answer to this question.

    Ex: While reading linguists I came to the conclusion that the majority opinion among linguists was that the prescriptive approach to grammar was too rigid; it established artificial barriers to communication.
    Ex: Ironically, however, the internal organisation walls librarians have built to categorise materials by format remain stiff and solid.
    Ex: When a library outgrows its second automated circulation system it sets stringent functional, performance and growth specifications and builds from scratch.
    Ex: This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    Ex: Problems include: high cost of paper and printing supplies; high capital investment required; small and inelastic markets; low literacy = Los problemas incluyen: alto coste del papel y del material de papelería, gran inversión de capital, mercados pequeños y poco flexibles y bajo nivel de alfabetización.
    Ex: A review of the research shows that there are no clear and ironclad answers.
    * norma rígida = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.
    * ponerse rígido = stiffen.
    * regla rígida = hard and fast rule, ironclad rule, steadfast rule.

    * * *
    rígido -da
    A ‹material› rigid, stiff
    B ‹educación/dieta› strict; ‹regla› inflexible; ‹carácter› inflexible, unbending; ‹actitud› rigid, inflexible; ‹moral/principios› strict
    tiene un horario muy rígido her timetable is very inflexible
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    rígido
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    a) ‹ material› rigid, stiff

    b) ‹educación/dieta› strict;

    ‹regla/horario/carácter› inflexible;
    ‹ actitud› rigid, inflexible;
    ‹moral/principios› strict
    rígido,-a adjetivo
    1 (un material) rigid
    Anat stiff
    2 (inflexible: persona) strict, intolerant
    un profesor muy rígido, a very strict teacher (: horario, costumbre) inflexible
    ' rígido' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    agarrotarse
    - rígida
    - tiesa
    - tieso
    - trampolín
    English:
    hard-and-fast
    - officious
    - rigid
    - stiff
    - wooden
    - fixed
    - grip
    - inflexible
    - rigor mortis
    - tighten
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    rígido, -a adj
    1. [objeto, material] rigid;
    [tela] stiff
    2. [pierna, brazo] stiff;
    pon el brazo rígido tense your arm, hold your arm stiff
    3. [rostro] stony
    4. [severo, inflexible] [normas] strict, harsh;
    [carácter] inflexible; [horario] strict
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    adj
    1 material rigid
    2 carácter inflexible; fig
    strict
    * * *
    rígido, -da adj
    1) : rigid, stiff
    2) : strict
    ♦ rígidamente adv
    * * *
    rígido adj
    1. (tieso) rigid / stiff
    2. (severo) strict

    Spanish-English dictionary > rígido

  • 3 conseguir un fin

    (v.) = secure + end
    Ex. This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    * * *
    (v.) = secure + end

    Ex: This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.

    Spanish-English dictionary > conseguir un fin

  • 4 respetar una diferencia

    (v.) = observe + difference
    Ex. This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    * * *
    (v.) = observe + difference

    Ex: This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.

    Spanish-English dictionary > respetar una diferencia

  • 5 retrógrado

    adj.
    1 retrograde, backward-looking, reactionary, fossilized.
    2 retrograde, contrary-motion.
    m.
    reactionary.
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    1 (que retrocede) retrograde
    2 figurado (reaccionario) reactionary
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 (reaccionario) reactionary
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (Pol) reactionary
    2) (=que retrocede) retrograde, retrogressive
    * * *
    I
    - da adjetivo <persona/actitud> reactionary; <planteamiento/idea> retrograde
    II
    - da masculino, femenino reactionary
    * * *
    = reactionary, moss-backed, retro.
    Ex. While this may sound like a contradictory and reactionary sort of chauvinism coming from an iconoclast, our people have got to come first.
    Ex. The mere fact that he has survived against his ' moss-backed' opponents attests to his abilities as an executive and his skills as a diplomat = El mero hecho de que haya sobrevido frente a sus oponentes " retrógrados" da fe de sus habilidades como ejecutivo y sus destrezas como diplomático.
    Ex. It seems retro, but I really do think that the alienation created by telework and telecommuting has cut into information service severely.
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    I
    - da adjetivo <persona/actitud> reactionary; <planteamiento/idea> retrograde
    II
    - da masculino, femenino reactionary
    * * *
    = reactionary, moss-backed, retro.

    Ex: While this may sound like a contradictory and reactionary sort of chauvinism coming from an iconoclast, our people have got to come first.

    Ex: The mere fact that he has survived against his ' moss-backed' opponents attests to his abilities as an executive and his skills as a diplomat = El mero hecho de que haya sobrevido frente a sus oponentes " retrógrados" da fe de sus habilidades como ejecutivo y sus destrezas como diplomático.
    Ex: It seems retro, but I really do think that the alienation created by telework and telecommuting has cut into information service severely.

    * * *
    ‹persona/actitud› reactionary; ‹planteamiento/idea› retrograde
    masculine, feminine
    reactionary
    * * *

    retrógrado
    ◊ -da adjetivo ‹persona/actitud› reactionary;


    ‹planteamiento/idea› retrograde
    ■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
    reactionary
    retrógrado,-a adjetivo & m,f (reaccionario) reactionary
    ' retrógrado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    retrógrada
    English:
    retrograde
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    retrógrado, -a
    ♦ adj
    1. Pey [anticuado] backward-looking, hidebound;
    [en política] reactionary
    2. [movimiento] retrograde
    ♦ nm,f
    [anticuado] backward-looking o hidebound person; [en política] reactionary
    * * *
    adj retrograde
    * * *
    retrógrado, -da adj
    1) : reactionary
    2) : retrograde

    Spanish-English dictionary > retrógrado

  • 6 ser muy aconsejable que

    Ex. This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.
    * * *

    Ex: This difference between these two types of libraries we shall be well advised to observe though we should not be too hidebound as to the means by which we may secure the end.

    Spanish-English dictionary > ser muy aconsejable que

  • 7 encorsetar

    v.
    1 to corset.
    La ayudante encorsetó a la dama The aide corseted the lady.
    2 to restrict, to limit.
    Ellos encorsetaron sus acciones They restricted his actions.
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    1 to corset
    2 figurado to limit, restrict
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    VT to confine, put into a straitjacket
    * * *
    verbo transitivo to restrict
    * * *
    verbo transitivo to restrict
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    encorsetar [A1 ]
    vt
    to restrict
    encorsetado por sus principios anticuados hidebound o restricted by his old-fashioned principles
    * * *
    1. [poner corsé a] to corset
    2. [poner límites a] to straitjacket
    * * *
    v/t confine, restrict

    Spanish-English dictionary > encorsetar

  • 8 escondite

    • cache
    • hiddenly
    • hide away
    • hide one's motives
    • hide out
    • hide up
    • hidebound
    • hideously
    • hiding
    • hiding a crime
    • hie
    • lurking place

    Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > escondite

  • 9 escondite secreto

    • hide out
    • hidebound
    • secret hiding place

    Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > escondite secreto

  • 10 escondrijo

    • hide one's motives
    • hide out
    • hide up
    • hidebound
    • hideously
    • hiding
    • hiding a crime
    • hie

    Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > escondrijo

  • 11 odiosamente

    • hateful
    • hatefulness
    • hidebound
    • hideousness
    • invidiously
    • obnoxiously
    • odiously

    Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > odiosamente

См. также в других словарях:

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