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  • 1 contexto

    m.
    context.
    * * *
    1 context
    2 figurado environment
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    noun m.
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=marco) context
    2) (Téc) web, tangle
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    masculino context
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    = context, Display, environment, scenario, setting, situation, milieu, sphere, set and setting, landscape, climate, environ.
    Ex. In this chapter a review of the development of cataloguing codes is given in order to explain and place in context the nature of modern cataloguing codes.
    Ex. This layout gives the lead term in the context of wider terms on the same line (the Qualifier) and narrower terms (the Display) on the second line.
    Ex. This document specifies methods of extending the 7-bit code, remaining in a 7-bit environment or increasing to an 8-bit environment.
    Ex. This article describes a scenario in which the training of junior staff on-the-job is discussed emphasising that the reality in New Zealand libraries falls far short of the ideal.
    Ex. Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.
    Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.
    Ex. These are the kinds of problems that characteristically arise in the complex and continually changing milieu of libraries and media and information centers.
    Ex. I am not convinced that people become connoisseurs -- experts: educated and discriminating people in any sphere -- from limited knowledge and experience, no matter how rich in quality.
    Ex. For me a picture of myself in a dentist's waiting room is a perfect metaphor for set and setting very much in play against the easily obtained pleasures I usually get from reading.
    Ex. During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.
    Ex. The article 'Keeping your ear to the ground' discusses the skills and knowledge information professionals need to have in today's IT-rich climate.
    Ex. For example, the games themselves can act as a tool to educate social science students how to access and interact with unknown cultures within a safe environ.
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    * ayuda sensible al contexto = context-sensitive help.
    * contexto actual, el = scheme of things, the.
    * contexto cultural = cultural context.
    * contexto económico = economic context.
    * contexto físico = atmospherics.
    * contexto histórico = historical context.
    * contexto político = political context.
    * contextos = sphere of activity, sphere of life.
    * contexto social = social context.
    * contexto sociocultural = sociocultural context.
    * contexto temático = subject context.
    * dependencia del contexto = situatedness.
    * dependiente del contexto = context-dependent.
    * desde el punto de vista del contexto = contextually.
    * encuadrar en un contexto = set in + context.
    * en el contexto de = in the realm of.
    * en este contexto = against this background.
    * en otros contextos = in other connections.
    * establecer el contexto = set + context.
    * índice KWIC (Palabra Clave en su Contexto) = KWIC (Keyword-in-Context).
    * índice KWOC (Palabra Clave fuera de su Contexto) = KWOC (Keyword-Out-of-Context).
    * limitado por el contexto = context-bound.
    * según el contexto = contextually.
    * ser una novedad en el contexto del que se está hablando = be a newcomer to the scene.
    * situar en contexto = place + in context.
    * situar en un contexto = bring into + context.
    * usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.
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    masculino context
    * * *
    = context, Display, environment, scenario, setting, situation, milieu, sphere, set and setting, landscape, climate, environ.

    Ex: In this chapter a review of the development of cataloguing codes is given in order to explain and place in context the nature of modern cataloguing codes.

    Ex: This layout gives the lead term in the context of wider terms on the same line (the Qualifier) and narrower terms (the Display) on the second line.
    Ex: This document specifies methods of extending the 7-bit code, remaining in a 7-bit environment or increasing to an 8-bit environment.
    Ex: This article describes a scenario in which the training of junior staff on-the-job is discussed emphasising that the reality in New Zealand libraries falls far short of the ideal.
    Ex: Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.
    Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.
    Ex: These are the kinds of problems that characteristically arise in the complex and continually changing milieu of libraries and media and information centers.
    Ex: I am not convinced that people become connoisseurs -- experts: educated and discriminating people in any sphere -- from limited knowledge and experience, no matter how rich in quality.
    Ex: For me a picture of myself in a dentist's waiting room is a perfect metaphor for set and setting very much in play against the easily obtained pleasures I usually get from reading.
    Ex: During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.
    Ex: The article 'Keeping your ear to the ground' discusses the skills and knowledge information professionals need to have in today's IT-rich climate.
    Ex: For example, the games themselves can act as a tool to educate social science students how to access and interact with unknown cultures within a safe environ.
    * ayuda sensible al contexto = context-sensitive help.
    * contexto actual, el = scheme of things, the.
    * contexto cultural = cultural context.
    * contexto económico = economic context.
    * contexto físico = atmospherics.
    * contexto histórico = historical context.
    * contexto político = political context.
    * contextos = sphere of activity, sphere of life.
    * contexto social = social context.
    * contexto sociocultural = sociocultural context.
    * contexto temático = subject context.
    * dependencia del contexto = situatedness.
    * dependiente del contexto = context-dependent.
    * desde el punto de vista del contexto = contextually.
    * encuadrar en un contexto = set in + context.
    * en el contexto de = in the realm of.
    * en este contexto = against this background.
    * en otros contextos = in other connections.
    * establecer el contexto = set + context.
    * índice KWIC (Palabra Clave en su Contexto) = KWIC (Keyword-in-Context).
    * índice KWOC (Palabra Clave fuera de su Contexto) = KWOC (Keyword-Out-of-Context).
    * limitado por el contexto = context-bound.
    * según el contexto = contextually.
    * ser una novedad en el contexto del que se está hablando = be a newcomer to the scene.
    * situar en contexto = place + in context.
    * situar en un contexto = bring into + context.
    * usar fuera de contexto = use + out of context.

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    1 (en un texto) context
    fuera de contexto out of context
    poner algo en contexto to put sth into context
    2 (marco, coyuntura) context
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    contexto sustantivo masculino
    context
    contexto sustantivo masculino context
    contexto sustantivo masculino context
    ' contexto' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    marco
    - mayoría
    - empezar
    English:
    context
    - must
    - set-up
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    1. [de texto] context
    2. [circunstancias] context;
    en/fuera de contexto in/out of context
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    m context;
    fuera de contexto out of context;
    sacar de contexto take out of context
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    : context
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    contexto n context

    Spanish-English dictionary > contexto

  • 2 contexto histórico

    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
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    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.

    Spanish-English dictionary > contexto histórico

  • 3 empezar

    v.
    to begin, to start.
    empezó la conferencia dando la bienvenida a los asistentes she began o started her speech by welcoming everyone there
    empezaron otra botella de vino they started o opened another bottle of wine
    la clase empieza a las diez the class begins o starts at ten o'clock
    ¡no empieces!, ¡ya hemos discutido este tema lo suficiente! don't you start, we've spent long enough on this subject already!
    al empezar la reunión when the meeting started o began
    empezar a hacer algo to begin o start to do something
    empezar por hacer algo to begin o start by doing something
    para empezar to begin o start with
    Ricardo empezó la fiesta tarde Richard began the party late.
    La fiesta empezó tarde The party began late.
    Ricardo empezó el crucigrama Richard started the crossword puzzle.
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    (e changes to ie in stressed syllables and z changes to c before e)
    Present Indicative
    empiezo, empiezas, empieza, empezamos, empezáis, empiezan.
    Past ind
    empecé, empezaste, empezó, empezamos, empezasteis, empezaron.
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperative
    empieza (tú), empiece (él/Vd.), empecemos (nos.), empezad (vos.), empiecen (ellos/Vds.).
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    verb
    to begin, start
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    1. VI
    1) (=comenzar) [gen] to start, begin; [en un puesto de trabajo] to start

    el año ha empezado mal — the year got off to a bad start, the year started o began badly

    antes de empezar, os recordaré que... — before we start o begin, I'd like to remind you that...

    al empezar el año — at the start o beginning of the year

    ¿cuándo empieza el nuevo cocinero? — when does the new cook start?

    ¡no empieces! — * don't you start! *

    • para empezar — to start with, begin with

    para empezar quisiera agradecerte tu presencia entre nosotros — I would like to start o begin by thanking you for being with us, to start o begin with, I would like to thank you for being with us

    - todo es cuestión de empezar
    2)

    • empezar a hacer algo — [gen] to start o begin to do sth, start o begin doing sth; [en un trabajo] to start to do o doing sth

    empezó a llover — it started o began to rain, it started o began raining

    ya empiezo a entrar en calor — I'm starting o beginning to feel warm now

    3)

    • empezar haciendo algo — to begin o start by doing sth

    empezaremos pidiendo ayuda — we'll start o begin by asking for help

    la canción empieza diciendo que... — the song begins o starts by saying that...

    4)

    • empezar con algo — [película, curso, año] to start o begin with sth

    la novela empieza con una referencia a Sartre — the novel starts o begins with a reference to Sartre

    empezamos con cerveza y acabamos con vino — we started on o began with beer and ended up on wine

    ¿cuándo empezáis con las clases de inglés? — when do you start your English classes?

    ¡no empieces otra vez con lo mismo! — don't start on that again!

    5)

    • empezar por algo/algn — to start with sth/sb, begin with sth/sb

    empezaré por la cocina — I'll start o begin with the kitchen

    "huelga" empieza por hache — "huelga" starts o begins with (an) h

    empezar por hacer algo — to start by doing sth, begin by doing sth

    2.
    VT [+ actividad, temporada] to start, begin; [+ botella, jamón] to start

    hemos empezado mal la semana — the week got off to a bad start for us, the week started badly for us

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    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) película/conferencia/invierno to begin, start

    empezar a + inf — to start to + inf, start -ing

    me empezó a entrar hambre — I began o started to feel hungry

    2) persona to start

    empezar de nuevo or volver a empezar — to start again

    todo es (cuestión de) empezar — it'll be fine once we/you get started

    empezar a + inf — to start -ing, start to + inf

    empezó a llorar — he began o started to cry

    empezar + ger — to start by -ing

    empezó diciendo que... — she started o began by saying that...

    empezar por + inf — to start o begin by -ing

    empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico — let's begin o start by looking at the historical context

    3)

    para empezar — first of all, to start with

    2.
    1) <tarea/actividad> to start
    2) <frasco/mermelada> to start, open
    * * *
    = begin, get + started, start, start off, kick off, set out, get + Nombre + underway, get + Posesivo + feet wet, set in, cut + Posesivo + spurs, commence.
    Ex. This section has begun to demonstrate some of the problems associated with the author approach.
    Ex. 'We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives,' the executive director shook her hand and smiled graciously.
    Ex. Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.
    Ex. If you establish a principle of using the national language, where do you start off?.
    Ex. The article is entitled 'The bucks start here: ALA kicks off library funding campaign'.
    Ex. The person seeking information needs to have all the necessary documentation before setting out, otherwise it could result in considerable expense and much time wasting.
    Ex. The author describes two surveys which the IFLA Section has been involved in to acquire the information necessary to get the project underway.
    Ex. Coming clean to voters is something she's gonna have to get used to if she is really serious about getting her feet wet in elected politics.
    Ex. Open or compound fractures were usually fatal prior to the advent of antiseptics in the 1860s because infection would set in.
    Ex. Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.
    Ex. This stop list is input to the computer before indexing can commence, and is a list of the words which appear in text which have no value as access words in an index.
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    * acabar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.
    * al empezar = first off.
    * bomba de relojería + empezar la cuenta atrás = time bomb + tick away.
    * empezar a = be on + Posesivo + way to.
    * empezar a acabarse = run + low (on).
    * empezar a actuar = swing into + action.
    * empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.
    * empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a comprender = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a dar carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.
    * empezar a darse cuenta de = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a debatir = embark on/upon + discussion.
    * empezar a deteriorarse = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a diluviar = the skies + open up.
    * empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a faltar = be in short supply, be at a premium.
    * empezar a fumar = take up + smoking.
    * empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.
    * empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.
    * empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.
    * empezar a imprimir = go to + press.
    * empezar a ir bien = fall into + place.
    * empezar a irse al garete = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.
    * empezar Algo = get + Nombre + started.
    * empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.
    * empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.
    * empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.
    * empezar a reírse a carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.
    * empezar a resquebrajarse = develop + cracks.
    * empezar a saltar las lágrimas = eyes + start to well up with tears, eyes + start to well up.
    * empezar a sudar por el esfuerzo = work up + a sweat, work up + a lather.
    * empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.
    * empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.
    * empezar a trabajar = take + job.
    * empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.
    * empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.
    * empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.
    * empezar de cero = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar de nuevo = a fresh start, start over, make + a fresh start.
    * empezar desde = work from, set out from.
    * empezar desde cero = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.
    * empezar lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.
    * empezar por el final = work back from.
    * empezar por el principio = start from + scratch, start at + ground zero.
    * empezar por lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.
    * empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.
    * enseñanza antes de empezar el trabajo = pre-service education.
    * hay que empezar por el principio = first things must come first.
    * bebé que empieza a andar = toddler.
    * para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.
    * terminar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.
    * una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.
    * una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.
    * volver a empezar = return to + the drawing boards, back to the drawing board, a fresh start, start over, go back to + square one, be back to square one.
    * volver a empezar de cero = be back to square one, go back to + square one.
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    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1) película/conferencia/invierno to begin, start

    empezar a + inf — to start to + inf, start -ing

    me empezó a entrar hambre — I began o started to feel hungry

    2) persona to start

    empezar de nuevo or volver a empezar — to start again

    todo es (cuestión de) empezar — it'll be fine once we/you get started

    empezar a + inf — to start -ing, start to + inf

    empezó a llorar — he began o started to cry

    empezar + ger — to start by -ing

    empezó diciendo que... — she started o began by saying that...

    empezar por + inf — to start o begin by -ing

    empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico — let's begin o start by looking at the historical context

    3)

    para empezar — first of all, to start with

    2.
    1) <tarea/actividad> to start
    2) <frasco/mermelada> to start, open
    * * *
    = begin, get + started, start, start off, kick off, set out, get + Nombre + underway, get + Posesivo + feet wet, set in, cut + Posesivo + spurs, commence.

    Ex: This section has begun to demonstrate some of the problems associated with the author approach.

    Ex: 'We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives,' the executive director shook her hand and smiled graciously.
    Ex: Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.
    Ex: If you establish a principle of using the national language, where do you start off?.
    Ex: The article is entitled 'The bucks start here: ALA kicks off library funding campaign'.
    Ex: The person seeking information needs to have all the necessary documentation before setting out, otherwise it could result in considerable expense and much time wasting.
    Ex: The author describes two surveys which the IFLA Section has been involved in to acquire the information necessary to get the project underway.
    Ex: Coming clean to voters is something she's gonna have to get used to if she is really serious about getting her feet wet in elected politics.
    Ex: Open or compound fractures were usually fatal prior to the advent of antiseptics in the 1860s because infection would set in.
    Ex: Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.
    Ex: This stop list is input to the computer before indexing can commence, and is a list of the words which appear in text which have no value as access words in an index.
    * acabar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.
    * al empezar = first off.
    * bomba de relojería + empezar la cuenta atrás = time bomb + tick away.
    * empezar a = be on + Posesivo + way to.
    * empezar a acabarse = run + low (on).
    * empezar a actuar = swing into + action.
    * empezar a arder = catch + fire, catch on + fire.
    * empezar a caer en picado = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a comprender = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a dar carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.
    * empezar a darse cuenta de = grow on/upon + Pronombre.
    * empezar a debatir = embark on/upon + discussion.
    * empezar a deteriorarse = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a diluviar = the skies + open up.
    * empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a faltar = be in short supply, be at a premium.
    * empezar a fumar = take up + smoking.
    * empezar a funcionar = become + operational, get off + the ground, get + rolling, get + things going, get + things rolling, go + live, get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling.
    * empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.
    * empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.
    * empezar a imprimir = go to + press.
    * empezar a ir bien = fall into + place.
    * empezar a irse al garete = hit + the skids, be on the skids.
    * empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.
    * empezar Algo = get + Nombre + started.
    * empezar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot.
    * empezar a mejorar = turn + a corner, take + a turn, take + a turn for the better.
    * empezar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to.
    * empezar a reírse a carcajadas = burst into + a fit of laughter, burst into + side-splitting laughter.
    * empezar a resquebrajarse = develop + cracks.
    * empezar a saltar las lágrimas = eyes + start to well up with tears, eyes + start to well up.
    * empezar a sudar por el esfuerzo = work up + a sweat, work up + a lather.
    * empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.
    * empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.
    * empezar a trabajar = take + job.
    * empezar a tratar = scratch + the surface of, scrape + the surface.
    * empezar a utilizarse = come into + use.
    * empezar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing, hit + the ground running.
    * empezar de cero = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar de nuevo = a fresh start, start over, make + a fresh start.
    * empezar desde = work from, set out from.
    * empezar desde cero = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar desde la base = start at + ground zero.
    * empezar la casa por el tejado = tail wagging the dog.
    * empezar lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.
    * empezar por el final = work back from.
    * empezar por el principio = start from + scratch, start at + ground zero.
    * empezar por lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.
    * empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.
    * enseñanza antes de empezar el trabajo = pre-service education.
    * hay que empezar por el principio = first things must come first.
    * bebé que empieza a andar = toddler.
    * para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.
    * terminar mejor de lo que + empezar = end up on + a high note.
    * una buena forma de empezar = a good way to start.
    * una manera de empezar = a foot in the door.
    * volver a empezar = return to + the drawing boards, back to the drawing board, a fresh start, start over, go back to + square one, be back to square one.
    * volver a empezar de cero = be back to square one, go back to + square one.

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    empezar [A6 ]
    vi
    A
    1 «película/conferencia/invierno» to begin, start
    el curso empieza el 16 the course begins o ( frml) commences on the 16th
    ¿con qué letra empieza? what is the first letter?, what letter does it begin with?
    al empezar el siglo at the turn of the century
    ya han empezado los fríos the cold weather has arrived o started
    2 empezar A + INF to start to + INF, start -ING
    ha empezado a nevar it has started snowing, it has started to snow
    le empezó a entrar hambre she began o started to feel hungry
    empezó a hervir it began boiling o to boil, it came to the boil, it started boiling o to boil
    le han empezado a salir espinillas she's getting o starting to get pimples
    empieza a ser imposible conseguirlo it is becoming impossible to get it
    B «persona»
    ¿cuándo empieza la nueva secretaria? when is the new secretary starting?, when does the new secretary start?
    empezó de aprendiz he started o began as an apprentice
    tendremos que empezar de nuevo or volver a empezar we'll have to start again
    todo es (cuestión de) empezar it'll be fine once we/you get started
    ¡ya empezamos otra vez! here we go again!
    empezar POR algo/algn:
    empecemos por el principio let's begin o start at the beginning
    empezó por la pared del fondo he started o began with the back wall
    no sabe por dónde empezar she doesn't know where to begin o start
    vamos a empezar por ti let's start with you
    2 empezar A + INF to start -ING, start to + INF
    cuando empezó a hablar se le fueron los nervios once she started o began talking, her nervousness disappeared
    tenía dos años cuando empezó a hablar she started talking when she was two
    empezó a llorar he began o started to cry
    3 empezar + GER to start BY -ING
    empezó diciendo que sería breve she started o began by saying that she would be brief
    empezó trabajando de mecánico he started by working as a mechanic, he started out as a mechanic
    4 empezar POR + INF to start o begin BY -ING
    empieza por sentarte begin o start by taking a seat, take a seat first
    se empieza por marinar la carne first marinade the meat
    empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico let's begin o start by looking at the historical context
    C
    para empezar: para empezar, me parece un disparate for a start o for one thing, I think it's a ridiculous idea
    para empezar, ¿quién te dio permiso para leer mi correspondencia? who gave you permission to read my letters anyway?
    para empezar, hay que limpiar la superficie first of all o to start with, you have to clean the surface
    ■ empezar
    vt
    A ‹tarea/actividad› to start
    se debe empezar el día con un buen desayuno you should start o begin the day with a good breakfast
    ¿ya empezaste el tercer capítulo? have you started chapter three yet?
    B ‹frasco/lata/mermelada› to start, open
    no empieces otra botella don't start o open another bottle
    ¿podemos empezar este jamón? can we start on this ham?
    * * *

     

    empezar ( conjugate empezar) verbo intransitivo
    1 [película/conferencia/invierno] to begin, start;
    ◊ empezó a nevar it started to snow o snowing

    2 [ persona] to start;

    todo es cuestión de empezar it'll be fine once we/you get started;
    no sé por dónde empezar I don't know where to begin;
    vamos a empezar por ti let's start with you;
    empezar a hacer algo to start doing sth, start to do sth;
    empezó diciendo que … she started o began by saying that …;
    empezó trabajando de mecánico he started out as a mechanic;
    empecemos por estudiar el contexto histórico let's begin o start by looking at the historical context
    3

    verbo transitivo
    a) ‹tarea/actividad› to start

    b) ‹frasco/mermelada› to start, open

    empezar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
    1 (dar principio a una actividad) to begin, start: aún no hemos empezado a comer, we still haven't started to eat
    para empezar, first of all: para empezar, eso que dices no es cierto, to begin with what you're saying is just not true
    no empieces con tus tonterías, don't start being stupid again
    2 (un paquete, una caja) to open, start: la caja de galletas está sin empezar, the box of biscuits hasn't been opened yet
    3 (tener principio) to start: la película empieza a las diez, the film starts at ten o'clock ➣ Ver nota en begin y start
    ♦ Locuciones: ya empezamos, here we go again
    ' empezar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    adormecerse
    - arrancar
    - cada
    - cobrar
    - compilación
    - echar
    - echarse
    - ponerse
    - pronta
    - pronto
    - romper
    - soltarse
    - trabar
    - vaya
    - volver
    - ya
    - a
    - aclarar
    - cero
    - empiece
    - entrar
    - incendiar
    - largar
    - poner
    English:
    begin
    - branch out
    - clean up
    - cotton on
    - daunt
    - fail
    - flying
    - get
    - grow
    - impatient
    - kick off
    - nervous
    - open
    - pipe up
    - place
    - set off
    - spring
    - square
    - start
    - start off
    - start up
    - strike up
    - take off
    - take up
    - thing
    - turn
    - afresh
    - beginning
    - ground
    - into
    - keen
    - kick
    - originate
    - over
    - rampage
    - roll
    - scratch
    - strike
    - suppose
    - undone
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    to begin, to start;
    empezó la conferencia dando la bienvenida a los asistentes she began o started her speech by welcoming everyone there;
    todavía no hemos empezado el colegio we still haven't started school;
    empecé el libro, pero no lo conseguí acabar I started (reading) the book, but didn't manage to finish it;
    hemos empezado la tarta we've started the cake;
    empezaron otra botella de vino they started o opened another bottle of wine
    ♦ vi
    to begin, to start (a/por to/by);
    la clase empieza a las diez the class begins o starts at ten o'clock;
    ¿a qué hora empieza el partido? what time does the game start?;
    el concierto empezó tarde the concert started late;
    la película empieza con una escena muy violenta the film begins with a very violent scene;
    tuvieron que empezar de nuevo they had to start again;
    el aprender a nadar, todo es empezar with swimming, getting started is half the battle;
    ¡no empieces!, ¡ya hemos discutido este tema lo suficiente! don't you start, we've spent long enough on this subject already!;
    ¡ya empezamos con el vecino y su música! here we go again with our neighbour and his music!;
    al empezar la reunión when the meeting started o began;
    al empezar resulta un poco difícil it's quite hard at first o to begin with;
    en noviembre empezó a hacer frío it started getting colder in November;
    empezó pidiendo disculpas por su retraso she started o began by apologizing for being late;
    empezar por: empieza por el salón, yo haré la cocina you start on the living-room, I'll do the kitchen;
    empieza por aflojar los tornillos first, loosen the screws, start o begin by loosening the screws;
    empieza por portarte bien, y ya hablaremos first you start behaving well, then we'll talk;
    para empezar: para empezar, sopa I'd like soup for starters o to start with;
    para empezar, habrá que comprar los billetes first of all o to start with, we'll have to buy the tickets;
    no me gusta, para empezar, es demasiado pequeño I don't like it, it's too small to start with
    * * *
    I v/t start, begin
    II v/i
    1 start, begin;
    empezar a hacer algo start to do sth, start doing sth;
    empezar por hacer algo start o begin by doing sth;
    empezar por alguien start with s.o.;
    para empezar to begin with;
    ya empezamos fam here we go again
    * * *
    empezar {29} v
    comenzar: to start, to begin
    * * *
    empezar vb to start / to begin [pt. began; pp. begun]

    Spanish-English dictionary > empezar

  • 4 sociohistórico

    = socio-historical [sociohistorical], socio-historic [sociohistoric].
    Ex. The author discusses the growth of these libraries in their socio-historical context.
    Ex. Their observations are of much value from a socio-historic point of view.
    * * *
    = socio-historical [sociohistorical], socio-historic [sociohistoric].

    Ex: The author discusses the growth of these libraries in their socio-historical context.

    Ex: Their observations are of much value from a socio-historic point of view.

    Spanish-English dictionary > sociohistórico

  • 5 abrogación

    f.
    abrogation, cancellation, annulment, derogation.
    * * *
    1 abrogation, repeal
    * * *
    SF abrogation, repeal
    * * *
    = abrogation, repeal.
    Ex. Considers such factors as the abrogation of the Net Book Agreement and Value Added Tax as threats to the future of bookselling.
    Ex. The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    * * *
    = abrogation, repeal.

    Ex: Considers such factors as the abrogation of the Net Book Agreement and Value Added Tax as threats to the future of bookselling.

    Ex: The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.

    * * *
    abrogation
    * * *
    Der abrogation, repeal
    * * *
    f repeal
    * * *
    abrogación nf, pl - ciones : abrogation, annulment, repeal

    Spanish-English dictionary > abrogación

  • 6 acelerado

    adj.
    1 accelerated, fast-pace, fast, quick.
    2 frenetic, hyperactive.
    f. & m.
    hothead.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: acelerar.
    * * *
    1→ link=acelerar acelerar
    1 accelerated, fast, quick
    * * *
    (f. - acelerada)
    adj.
    intensive, accelerated
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (=rápido) [avance, crecimiento, ritmo] rapid
    2) [curso] intensive, crash antes de s
    3) * [persona] hyper *
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    1) < curso> intensive, crash (before n)
    2) (fam) < persona> nervous
    * * *
    = exponential, rushed, quickened, fast-paced [fast paced], hurry up, rapid paced, accelerated.
    Ex. Information technology continues to develop at an exponential rate.
    Ex. Leforte could usually identify those footsteps easily; but today they sounded more rushed that what could normally be expected from the cataloging head.
    Ex. For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.
    Ex. Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex. A library, even a small one in a home or a public place takes us out of our noisy, hurry up, present-minded lives and into what Keats called the world of 'silence and slow time'.
    Ex. This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    ----
    * crecimiento acelerado = rising tide.
    * curso acelerado = crash course.
    * de ritmo muy acelerado = hard-driving.
    * programa acelerado = crash program(me).
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    1) < curso> intensive, crash (before n)
    2) (fam) < persona> nervous
    * * *
    = exponential, rushed, quickened, fast-paced [fast paced], hurry up, rapid paced, accelerated.

    Ex: Information technology continues to develop at an exponential rate.

    Ex: Leforte could usually identify those footsteps easily; but today they sounded more rushed that what could normally be expected from the cataloging head.
    Ex: For a storyteller preparation is like rehearsal for an orchestra; there will be passages that need emphasis, and some that need a slow pace, others that need a quickened tempo, and so on = La preparación de un narrador de cuentos es como el ensayo de una orquesta; habrá pasajes que necesiten énfasis, otros un ritmo lento, otros un ritmo acelerado, etcétera.
    Ex: Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex: A library, even a small one in a home or a public place takes us out of our noisy, hurry up, present-minded lives and into what Keats called the world of 'silence and slow time'.
    Ex: This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * crecimiento acelerado = rising tide.
    * curso acelerado = crash course.
    * de ritmo muy acelerado = hard-driving.
    * programa acelerado = crash program(me).

    * * *
    A ‹curso› intensive, crash ( before n)
    íbamos a paso acelerado we were walking at a brisk pace
    B ( fam); ‹persona› nervous
    * * *

    Del verbo acelerar: ( conjugate acelerar)

    acelerado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    acelerado    
    acelerar
    acelerado
    ◊ -da adjetivo ‹ curso› intensive, crash ( before n);

    a paso acelerado at a brisk pace
    acelerar ( conjugate acelerar) verbo transitivo
    a) ‹coche/motor›:



    ( sin desplazarse) he revved the engine o car (up)
    b) ‹proceso/cambio› to speed up;

    ‹ paso› to quicken
    verbo intransitivo
    a) (Auto) to accelerate


    acelerado,-a adjetivo accelerated, fast
    acelerar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to accelerate
    ' acelerado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    acelerada
    English:
    apace
    * * *
    acelerado, -a adj
    1. [rápido] rapid, quick
    2. Fís accelerated
    3. Fam
    estar acelerado [persona] to be hyper
    4. Aut
    el motor está acelerado the engine is racing
    * * *
    I adj
    1 nervous, het-up
    2
    :
    curso acelerado intensive course
    II part → acelerar
    * * *
    acelerado, -da adj
    : accelerated, speedy

    Spanish-English dictionary > acelerado

  • 7 anulación

    f.
    1 annulment, abolition, cancellation, nullification.
    2 annulment, nullification, cancellation, impairment.
    * * *
    1 (gen) annulment, cancellation; (de ley) repeal; (de sentencia) quashing, overturning
    2 DEPORTE (de gol) disallowing
    \
    anulación de matrimonio annulment of marriage
    * * *
    noun f.
    cancellation, annulment
    * * *
    SF [de contrato] annulment, cancellation; [de ley] repeal
    * * *
    femenino (de contrato, viaje) cancellation; ( de matrimonio) annulment; ( de sentencia) quashing, overturning
    * * *
    = masking, doping, revocation, overturning, repeal, write-off [writeoff], annulment.
    Ex. Truncation can be achieved by right-hand truncation, left-hand truncation, or masking of letters in the middle of a word.
    Ex. The process is called doping and it interferes with the conducting properties of the semiconductor.
    Ex. The seminar will examine licensing arrangements generally including duration of a licensing agreement; who owns what; revocation of rights in certain circumstances; credits; and warranties and indemnities.
    Ex. This fight has caused the overturning of the tradition ofprivate ownership of presidential records.
    Ex. The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex. The problem of non-repayment of debts should not be tackled therefore through populist measures such as conversions of loans, interest waivers or absolute write-off.
    Ex. The king must have then realised, if he had not already done so, that his efforts to secure an annulment from the pope had run into the sand.
    * * *
    femenino (de contrato, viaje) cancellation; ( de matrimonio) annulment; ( de sentencia) quashing, overturning
    * * *
    = masking, doping, revocation, overturning, repeal, write-off [writeoff], annulment.

    Ex: Truncation can be achieved by right-hand truncation, left-hand truncation, or masking of letters in the middle of a word.

    Ex: The process is called doping and it interferes with the conducting properties of the semiconductor.
    Ex: The seminar will examine licensing arrangements generally including duration of a licensing agreement; who owns what; revocation of rights in certain circumstances; credits; and warranties and indemnities.
    Ex: This fight has caused the overturning of the tradition ofprivate ownership of presidential records.
    Ex: The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex: The problem of non-repayment of debts should not be tackled therefore through populist measures such as conversions of loans, interest waivers or absolute write-off.
    Ex: The king must have then realised, if he had not already done so, that his efforts to secure an annulment from the pope had run into the sand.

    * * *
    1 (de un contrato, convenio) cancellation; (de un matrimonio) annulment; (de una sentencia) quashing, overturning
    protestó la anulación del gol he protested when the goal was disallowed
    2 (de un viaje, compromiso) cancellation
    Compuesto:
    manual override
    * * *

    anulación sustantivo femenino (de contrato, viaje) cancellation;
    ( de matrimonio) annulment;
    ( de sentencia) quashing, overturning;

    anulación f (de un contrato, una cita) cancellation
    (de matrimonio) annulment
    (derogación de una ley) repeal
    (de una sentencia) quashing

    ' anulación' also found in these entries:
    English:
    annulment
    * * *
    1. [cancelación] cancellation;
    [de ley] repeal; [de matrimonio, contrato] annulment
    2. Dep [de un partido] calling-off;
    no estaban de acuerdo con la anulación del gol they disagreed with the decision to disallow the goal;
    anunciaron la anulación del resultado they announced that the result had been declared void
    * * *
    f cancellation; de matrimonio annulment
    * * *
    anulación nf, pl - ciones : annulment, nullification

    Spanish-English dictionary > anulación

  • 8 cada vez más acelerado

    (adj.) = accelerated
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * * *
    (adj.) = accelerated

    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.

    Spanish-English dictionary > cada vez más acelerado

  • 9 cada vez más rápido

    (adj.) = ever faster, accelerated
    Ex. Today's world turns ever faster on the axis of change.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * * *
    (adj.) = ever faster, accelerated

    Ex: Today's world turns ever faster on the axis of change.

    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.

    Spanish-English dictionary > cada vez más rápido

  • 10 cancelación

    f.
    1 cancellation, invalidation, cancelation, annulment.
    2 cancellation, annulment.
    3 cancelation, erasure.
    * * *
    1 cancellation
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF cancellation; (Inform) deletion
    * * *
    1) ( suspensión) cancellation
    2) ( liquidación) payment
    * * *
    = cancellation, withdrawal, axing, repeal, write-off [writeoff], discontinuance, discontinuation, cancel.
    Ex. One claim category can be reserved for immediate cancellation of orders.
    Ex. This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.
    Ex. This article reports briefly on the axing of the Wilson Library Bulletin.
    Ex. The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex. The problem of non-repayment of debts should not be tackled therefore through populist measures such as conversions of loans, interest waivers or absolute write-off.
    Ex. If these students do not withdraw before the start of classes, they will be billed for tuition up to the official date of discontinuance.
    Ex. Many high selling products eventually see a drop in sales and eventual discontinuation, usually after being superseded by a superior product.
    Ex. Then offered that same cruise for $99.00 a person because they had so many cancels.
    ----
    * cancelación de suscripción = churn.
    * cancelación de suscripción a revista = serials deselection, journal deselection.
    * cancelación de una deuda = debt write-off.
    * gastos de cancelación = cancellation fees.
    * * *
    1) ( suspensión) cancellation
    2) ( liquidación) payment
    * * *
    = cancellation, withdrawal, axing, repeal, write-off [writeoff], discontinuance, discontinuation, cancel.

    Ex: One claim category can be reserved for immediate cancellation of orders.

    Ex: This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.
    Ex: This article reports briefly on the axing of the Wilson Library Bulletin.
    Ex: The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex: The problem of non-repayment of debts should not be tackled therefore through populist measures such as conversions of loans, interest waivers or absolute write-off.
    Ex: If these students do not withdraw before the start of classes, they will be billed for tuition up to the official date of discontinuance.
    Ex: Many high selling products eventually see a drop in sales and eventual discontinuation, usually after being superseded by a superior product.
    Ex: Then offered that same cruise for $99.00 a person because they had so many cancels.
    * cancelación de suscripción = churn.
    * cancelación de suscripción a revista = serials deselection, journal deselection.
    * cancelación de una deuda = debt write-off.
    * gastos de cancelación = cancellation fees.

    * * *
    A (suspensión) cancellation
    B (liquidación) payment
    encuentran imposible la cancelación de su deuda externa they find it impossible to pay off o settle their foreign debt
    el pasaje se entrega previa cancelación del mismo ( Andes); the ticket will be issued on receipt of payment
    * * *

     

    cancelación sustantivo femenino
    1 ( suspensión) cancellation
    2 ( liquidación) payment
    cancelación sustantivo femenino cancellation
    ' cancelación' also found in these entries:
    English:
    cancellation
    * * *
    1. [de contrato, vuelo, reunión] cancellation
    2. [de deuda] payment, settlement
    3. Informát cancellation
    * * *
    f
    1 cancellation; de billetes punching
    2 de deuda, cuenta settlement, payment
    * * *
    1) : cancellation
    2) : payment in full

    Spanish-English dictionary > cancelación

  • 11 con firmeza

    = assertively, resolutely, firmly, unshakably, staunchly
    Ex. Class participants were found to be more likely to behave assertively and less likely to behave aggressively than librarians who had not take the class.
    Ex. The library's longevity will depend upon how resolutely it extends rather than abandons its traditional functions within an electronic environment.
    Ex. It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.
    Ex. He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.
    Ex. However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.
    * * *
    = assertively, resolutely, firmly, unshakably, staunchly

    Ex: Class participants were found to be more likely to behave assertively and less likely to behave aggressively than librarians who had not take the class.

    Ex: The library's longevity will depend upon how resolutely it extends rather than abandons its traditional functions within an electronic environment.
    Ex: It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.
    Ex: He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.
    Ex: However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.

    Spanish-English dictionary > con firmeza

  • 12 dar esperanza

    (v.) = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of
    Ex. The article has the title 'The meaning of hope and generic caring practices to nurture hope in a rural village in the Dominican Republic' = El artículo tiene el título "El significado de la esperanza y de las ayudas humanitarias de tipo general para dar esperanza a una población rural de la República Dominicada.
    Ex. Research has produced encouraging results which give hope of better treatment and cure.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * * *
    (v.) = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of

    Ex: The article has the title 'The meaning of hope and generic caring practices to nurture hope in a rural village in the Dominican Republic' = El artículo tiene el título "El significado de la esperanza y de las ayudas humanitarias de tipo general para dar esperanza a una población rural de la República Dominicada.

    Ex: Research has produced encouraging results which give hope of better treatment and cure.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.

    Spanish-English dictionary > dar esperanza

  • 13 feligrés

    m.
    parishioner, churchgoer.
    * * *
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 parishioner
    * * *
    feligrés, -esa
    SM / F parishioner
    * * *
    - gresa masculino, femenino parishioner
    * * *
    Ex. Parochial libraries, both for clergy and for parishioners are discussed in a social and historical context.
    ----
    * feligreses = congregation.
    * referido a una congregación de feligreses = congregational.
    * * *
    - gresa masculino, femenino parishioner
    * * *

    Ex: Parochial libraries, both for clergy and for parishioners are discussed in a social and historical context.

    * feligreses = congregation.
    * referido a una congregación de feligreses = congregational.

    * * *
    masculine, feminine
    parishioner
    entre sus feligreses among his parishioners, among the members of his congregation
    * * *

    feligrés
    ◊ - gresa sustantivo masculino, femenino

    parishioner
    feligrés,-esa sustantivo masculino y femenino parishioner

    ' feligrés' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    feligresa
    English:
    parishioner
    * * *
    feligrés, -esa nm,f
    parishioner;
    cuando los feligreses salen de la iglesia when the congregation comes out of church
    * * *
    m, feligresa f REL parishioner
    * * *
    feligrés, - gresa n, mpl - greses : parishioner

    Spanish-English dictionary > feligrés

  • 14 firmemente

    adv.
    1 firmly, strongly, unmovably.
    2 firmly, faithfully, steadily, constantly.
    3 staunchly, steadfastly (lealmente).
    4 securely, immovably, rigidly.
    * * *
    1 firmly
    * * *
    adv.
    * * *
    ADV (=con firmeza) firmly; (=bien sujeto) securely
    * * *
    = firmly, steadily, strongly, uncompromisingly, unshakably, staunchly, solidly, robustly, steadfastly, securely.
    Ex. It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.
    Ex. Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.
    Ex. The student is strongly recommended to examine the guiding provided in any libraries to which he has access.
    Ex. For the first time the stress was uncompromisingly vertical, while the italic was intended to be a mechanically sloped roman, quite unconnected with calligraphy.
    Ex. He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.
    Ex. However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.
    Ex. New information studies curricula should be solidly based on principles of information management.
    Ex. Exports of manufacturing goods to former communist countries have declined sharply, but exports to the European Community across an array of goods -- including heavy machinery -- have grown robustly.
    Ex. The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything.
    Ex. Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.
    ----
    * estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.
    * tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.
    * * *
    = firmly, steadily, strongly, uncompromisingly, unshakably, staunchly, solidly, robustly, steadfastly, securely.

    Ex: It is, however, essential to keep the historical context of UDC firmly in mind when studying and using the scheme.

    Ex: Rather readers grow by fits and starts now rushing ahead, now lying fallow, and now moving steadily on.
    Ex: The student is strongly recommended to examine the guiding provided in any libraries to which he has access.
    Ex: For the first time the stress was uncompromisingly vertical, while the italic was intended to be a mechanically sloped roman, quite unconnected with calligraphy.
    Ex: He inspired intense lasting loyalties, but also made many enemies, being unshakably confident in his own judgement, stubborn, and racially prejudiced against Jews.
    Ex: However, even though public libraries lack adequate funding and are typically small, Costa Ricans staunchly support their continuation.
    Ex: New information studies curricula should be solidly based on principles of information management.
    Ex: Exports of manufacturing goods to former communist countries have declined sharply, but exports to the European Community across an array of goods -- including heavy machinery -- have grown robustly.
    Ex: The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything.
    Ex: Each binder has a locking/releasing mechanism to allow the insertion of new entries when required yet ensure that slips remain securely in place when the catalogue is consulted.
    * estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.
    * tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

    * * *
    firmly
    * * *

    firmemente adverbio firmly
    ' firmemente' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    coja
    - cojo
    English:
    fast
    - firmly
    - lash down
    - securely
    - steadfastly
    - clasp
    - clutch
    - solidly
    * * *
    firmly;
    me aseguró firmemente que vendría he assured me he would definitely be coming
    * * *
    : firmly
    * * *
    firmemente adv firmly / securely

    Spanish-English dictionary > firmemente

  • 15 parroquiano

    adj.
    parochial, pertaining to the parish.
    m.
    1 regular customer, habitué.
    2 parishioner.
    * * *
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 (fiel) parishioner
    2 familiar (cliente) customer, client
    * * *
    (f. - parroquiana)
    noun
    patron, customer
    * * *
    parroquiano, -a
    SM / F
    1) (Rel) parishioner
    2) (Com) patron, customer

    ser parroquiano de — to shop regularly at, patronize

    * * *
    - na masculino, femenino
    a) (Relig) parishioner
    b) ( cliente) regular customer o (frml) patron
    * * *
    Ex. Parochial libraries, both for clergy and for parishioners are discussed in a social and historical context.
    * * *
    - na masculino, femenino
    a) (Relig) parishioner
    b) ( cliente) regular customer o (frml) patron
    * * *

    Ex: Parochial libraries, both for clergy and for parishioners are discussed in a social and historical context.

    * * *
    masculine, feminine
    1 ( Relig) parishioner
    2 (cliente) regular customer, regular patron ( frml)
    * * *

    parroquiano
    ◊ -na sustantivo masculino, femenino

    a) (Relig) parishioner

    b) ( cliente) regular customer o (frml) patron

    parroquiano,-a m, f
    1 (cliente habitual) regular
    2 Rel parishioner
    ' parroquiano' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    parroquiana
    * * *
    parroquiano, -a nm,f
    1. [feligrés] parishioner
    2. [cliente] customer, regular
    * * *
    m, parroquiana f parishioner
    * * *
    parroquiano, -na nm
    1) : parishioner
    2) : customer, patron

    Spanish-English dictionary > parroquiano

  • 16 predecir

    v.
    1 to predict.
    2 to predict to.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    predigo, predices, predice, predecimos, predecís, predicen.
    Past Indicative
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    predice (tú), prediga (él/Vd.), predigamos (nos.), predecid (vos.), predigan (ellos/Vds.).
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    VT to predict, forecast
    * * *
    verbo transitivo to predict, foretell (frml)
    * * *
    = herald, predict, forecast, foretell, bring + visions of, set + your watch by.
    Ex. The appearance of a term in a title does not necessarily herald the treatment of the topic at any length in the body of the text.
    Ex. Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.
    Ex. It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.
    Ex. By asking readers to indicate whether the reference had been of interest or not, a degree of feedback can be obtained which can be used to modify their profiles, but there will never be any means of foretelling the 'wayout' article which may prove of interest.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    Ex. There are a few things you can count on; I mean really set your watch by in life.
    ----
    * predecir con antelación = predict + in advance.
    * predecir el futuro = gaze into + crystal ball.
    * * *
    verbo transitivo to predict, foretell (frml)
    * * *
    = herald, predict, forecast, foretell, bring + visions of, set + your watch by.

    Ex: The appearance of a term in a title does not necessarily herald the treatment of the topic at any length in the body of the text.

    Ex: Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.
    Ex: It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.
    Ex: By asking readers to indicate whether the reference had been of interest or not, a degree of feedback can be obtained which can be used to modify their profiles, but there will never be any means of foretelling the 'wayout' article which may prove of interest.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    Ex: There are a few things you can count on; I mean really set your watch by in life.
    * predecir con antelación = predict + in advance.
    * predecir el futuro = gaze into + crystal ball.

    * * *
    vt
    to predict, foretell ( frml)
    * * *

     

    predecir ( conjugate predecir) verbo transitivo
    to predict, foretell (frml)
    predecir verbo transitivo to predict
    ' predecir' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    auspiciar
    - pronosticar
    - vaticinar
    English:
    anticipate
    - foretell
    - predict
    - prophesy
    * * *
    to predict
    * * *
    <part predicho> v/t predict
    * * *
    predecir {11} vt
    : to foretell, to predict
    * * *
    predecir vb to predict

    Spanish-English dictionary > predecir

  • 17 pronosticar

    v.
    1 to predict, to forecast.
    2 to prognostic.
    * * *
    Conjugation model [ SACAR], like link=sacar sacar
    1 to predict
    * * *
    verb
    to forecast, predict
    * * *

    pronosticó un aumento de la inflación — he forecast o predicted an increase in inflation

    * * *
    verbo transitivo <tiempo/resultado> to forecast
    * * *
    = predict, forecast, foretell, look + ahead, bring + visions of.
    Ex. Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.
    Ex. It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.
    Ex. By asking readers to indicate whether the reference had been of interest or not, a degree of feedback can be obtained which can be used to modify their profiles, but there will never be any means of foretelling the 'wayout' article which may prove of interest.
    Ex. The author gives a brief description of the library and information scene in 1974 and looks ahead to what it will be like in 2014.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    ----
    * predicciones + pronosticar = predictions + forecast.
    * * *
    verbo transitivo <tiempo/resultado> to forecast
    * * *
    = predict, forecast, foretell, look + ahead, bring + visions of.

    Ex: Further, it is necessary to predict in avance the areas in which new subjects are likely to arise and to leave gaps accordingly; this forecasting is obviously difficult.

    Ex: It is little wonder that all players in the serials information chain -- publishers, subscriptions agents and librarians alike -- are taking a long hard look at what they are doing and attempting to forecast what the future might hold for them.
    Ex: By asking readers to indicate whether the reference had been of interest or not, a degree of feedback can be obtained which can be used to modify their profiles, but there will never be any means of foretelling the 'wayout' article which may prove of interest.
    Ex: The author gives a brief description of the library and information scene in 1974 and looks ahead to what it will be like in 2014.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * predicciones + pronosticar = predictions + forecast.

    * * *
    vt
    to forecast
    pronosticaban lluvias rain was forecast
    se pronostica una recuperación económica an economic recovery is forecast o predicted
    pronosticó la muerte del rey he predicted o foretold o ( frml) prognosticated the king's death
    a ese chico no le pronostico nada bueno that youngster will come to no good
    * * *

    pronosticar ( conjugate pronosticar) verbo transitivo ‹tiempo/resultado› to forecast;
    ‹victoria/muerte› to predict
    pronosticar verbo transitivo (augurar, predecir) to predict, forecast
    ' pronosticar' also found in these entries:
    English:
    forecast
    - predict
    - project
    - tip
    * * *
    to predict, to forecast;
    han pronosticado sol para el fin de semana sunshine is forecast for the weekend;
    los sindicatos pronostican un año conflictivo the unions are predicting trouble in the year ahead
    * * *
    v/t forecast
    * * *
    pronosticar {72} vt
    : to predict, to forecast
    * * *
    pronosticar vb to predict / to forecast [pt. & pp. forecast]

    Spanish-English dictionary > pronosticar

  • 18 revocación

    f.
    revocation, abrogation, annulment, recall.
    * * *
    1 revocation, reversal
    * * *
    SF (Jur) revocation; (=decisión contraria) reversal
    * * *
    = revocation, repeal, annulment.
    Ex. The seminar will examine licensing arrangements generally including duration of a licensing agreement; who owns what; revocation of rights in certain circumstances; credits; and warranties and indemnities.
    Ex. The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex. The king must have then realised, if he had not already done so, that his efforts to secure an annulment from the pope had run into the sand.
    * * *
    = revocation, repeal, annulment.

    Ex: The seminar will examine licensing arrangements generally including duration of a licensing agreement; who owns what; revocation of rights in certain circumstances; credits; and warranties and indemnities.

    Ex: The author examines the historical context that led to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act 1959 and the events that led to its repeal in 1992.
    Ex: The king must have then realised, if he had not already done so, that his efforts to secure an annulment from the pope had run into the sand.

    * * *
    ( Der) (de un testamento) revocation; (de un fallo) revocation, reversal
    * * *

    revocación sustantivo femenino revocation, reversal
    ' revocación' also found in these entries:
    English:
    repeal
    - reversal
    - revocation
    * * *
    [de sentencia, testamento] revocation
    * * *
    f revocation
    * * *
    revocación nf, pl - ciones : revocation, repeal

    Spanish-English dictionary > revocación

  • 19 rápido

    adj.
    1 fast, quick, speedy, swift.
    2 fast, express, overnight, quick.
    3 prompt, expeditious, quick, dynamic.
    4 fast, breakneck.
    adv.
    fast, quickly.
    intj.
    hurry up, quick, let's hurry up, let's hurry.
    m.
    1 rapid, stream, riffle, shoot.
    2 express train, fast train.
    * * *
    1 quick, fast
    1 quickly
    ■ ¡rápido! hurry up!, make it snappy!
    1 (tren) fast train, express train
    1 (del río) rapids
    ————————
    1 (tren) fast train, express train
    * * *
    1. (f. - rápida)
    adj.
    fast, quick, swift
    2. adv.
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) (=veloz) fast, quick; [tren] fast, express
    2) And, Caribe, Cono Sur [campo, paisaje] fallow
    3) Caribe [tiempo] clear
    2.

    ¡y rápido, eh! — and make it snappy! *

    3. SM
    1) (Ferro) express
    2) And, Caribe, Cono Sur (=campo) open country
    3)

    rápidos — (=rabiones) rapids

    * * *
    I
    - da adverbio <hablar/trabajar> quickly, fast; <conducir/ir> fast

    vamos, rápido, que es tarde! — quick o hurry, we're late!

    tráemelo rápido! — bring it to me, quick!

    II
    adjetivo < aumento> rapid; < cambio> quick, rapid, swift; < desarrollo> rapid, swift

    a paso rápido — quickly, swiftly

    III
    1) (Ferr) express train, fast train
    2) rápidos masculino plural (Geog) rapids (pl)
    * * *
    = cursory, fast [faster -comp., fastest -sup.], fleeting, meteoric, prompt, quick [quicker -comp., quickest -sup.], rapid, ready [readier -comp., readiest -sup.], speedy [speedier -comp., speediest -sup.], swift [swifter -comp., swiftest -sup.], expeditious, fast-paced [fast paced], quick-fire, quick and dirty, rapid paced, accelerated, nifty [niftier -comp., nifitiest -sup.], nippy [nippier -comp., nippiest -sup.].
    Ex. A cursory glance at the first column on this page of the schedules shows you that the terms listed here have a code number assigned to each.
    Ex. This arrangement is faster than waiting until documents are ordered.
    Ex. From time to time librarians do catch a fleeting glimpse of how others see them when some journalist or academic does articulate this widespread phobia.
    Ex. This article discusses the serious implications of published research on price comparisons, especially when periodical prices are experiencing a meteoric rise.
    Ex. In some instances the exploitation of centralised cataloguing records contributes to more prompt cataloguing, since less local cataloguing needs to be performed.
    Ex. Fixed length fields the are economical on storage space, and records using fixed length fields are quick and easy to code.
    Ex. Currency is more important in subjects where developments are rapid, than in more stable areas.
    Ex. Any shelf arrangement systems which do not permit ready location of specific documents are cumbersome for the user or member of staff seeking a specific document.
    Ex. Thus familiarity with normal filing orders becomes an important factor in complete and speedy retrieval from almost all printed sources.
    Ex. For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.
    Ex. Activities can be plotted to allow the librarian to determine the most expeditious route that can be taken to finish the event.
    Ex. Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex. The librarian should be at pains to avoid the quick-fire response of the quiz contestant.
    Ex. A ' quick and dirty' method is for all participants to select their 'favourite five' from each category.
    Ex. This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    Ex. Cannes and Monaco have lots of money, beautiful women, nifty cars, lots of style and arrogance.
    Ex. Around city and suburbs, the car is nippy and responds well.
    ----
    * actuar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * a un paso rápido = at a rapid pace.
    * a un ritmo rápido = at a rapid pace.
    * avance rápido de imágenes = fast motion.
    * cada vez más rápido = ever faster.
    * comenzar muy rápido = be off to a fast start.
    * comenzar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * comida rápida = junk food.
    * comprobación rápida = spot check.
    * consulta rápida = ready reference.
    * creación rápida de prototipos = rapid prototyping.
    * de crecimiento más rápido = fastest-growing.
    * de crecimiento rápido = fast-growing, fast-evolving.
    * de desarrollo rápido = fast-evolving.
    * de movimientos rápidos = quick-moving.
    * de rápido crecimiento = rapidly expanding, rapidly growing.
    * de una forma rápida = quickly.
    * de un modo rápido = overnight, at short notice.
    * empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * ir rápido = fly.
    * menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.
    * mirar rápida y brevemente = catch + sight of.
    * mucho más rápido = far faster.
    * muy frecuente y rápido = rapid-fire.
    * obras de consulta rápida = quick reference material.
    * rápida y enormemente = at a bound.
    * rápidos = rapids.
    * reaccionar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.
    * responder rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * restaurante de comida rápida = fast-food restaurant.
    * ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.
    * ser muy rápido = be quick off + Posesivo + feet.
    * ser rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * tan rápido como una liebre = as quick as a wink.
    * tan rápido como un rayo = as quick as a wink.
    * tan rápido como un relámpago = as quick as a wink.
    * * *
    I
    - da adverbio <hablar/trabajar> quickly, fast; <conducir/ir> fast

    vamos, rápido, que es tarde! — quick o hurry, we're late!

    tráemelo rápido! — bring it to me, quick!

    II
    adjetivo < aumento> rapid; < cambio> quick, rapid, swift; < desarrollo> rapid, swift

    a paso rápido — quickly, swiftly

    III
    1) (Ferr) express train, fast train
    2) rápidos masculino plural (Geog) rapids (pl)
    * * *
    = cursory, fast [faster -comp., fastest -sup.], fleeting, meteoric, prompt, quick [quicker -comp., quickest -sup.], rapid, ready [readier -comp., readiest -sup.], speedy [speedier -comp., speediest -sup.], swift [swifter -comp., swiftest -sup.], expeditious, fast-paced [fast paced], quick-fire, quick and dirty, rapid paced, accelerated, nifty [niftier -comp., nifitiest -sup.], nippy [nippier -comp., nippiest -sup.].

    Ex: A cursory glance at the first column on this page of the schedules shows you that the terms listed here have a code number assigned to each.

    Ex: This arrangement is faster than waiting until documents are ordered.
    Ex: From time to time librarians do catch a fleeting glimpse of how others see them when some journalist or academic does articulate this widespread phobia.
    Ex: This article discusses the serious implications of published research on price comparisons, especially when periodical prices are experiencing a meteoric rise.
    Ex: In some instances the exploitation of centralised cataloguing records contributes to more prompt cataloguing, since less local cataloguing needs to be performed.
    Ex: Fixed length fields the are economical on storage space, and records using fixed length fields are quick and easy to code.
    Ex: Currency is more important in subjects where developments are rapid, than in more stable areas.
    Ex: Any shelf arrangement systems which do not permit ready location of specific documents are cumbersome for the user or member of staff seeking a specific document.
    Ex: Thus familiarity with normal filing orders becomes an important factor in complete and speedy retrieval from almost all printed sources.
    Ex: For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.
    Ex: Activities can be plotted to allow the librarian to determine the most expeditious route that can be taken to finish the event.
    Ex: Access to current, reliable quality news is an important need in the fast-paced environment of all large corporations and service organisations.
    Ex: The librarian should be at pains to avoid the quick-fire response of the quiz contestant.
    Ex: A ' quick and dirty' method is for all participants to select their 'favourite five' from each category.
    Ex: This is a rapid paced, 30 minute session that introduces students to the concept of a search strategy and to various reference sources in print.
    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    Ex: Cannes and Monaco have lots of money, beautiful women, nifty cars, lots of style and arrogance.
    Ex: Around city and suburbs, the car is nippy and responds well.
    * actuar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * a un paso rápido = at a rapid pace.
    * a un ritmo rápido = at a rapid pace.
    * avance rápido de imágenes = fast motion.
    * cada vez más rápido = ever faster.
    * comenzar muy rápido = be off to a fast start.
    * comenzar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * comida rápida = junk food.
    * comprobación rápida = spot check.
    * consulta rápida = ready reference.
    * creación rápida de prototipos = rapid prototyping.
    * de crecimiento más rápido = fastest-growing.
    * de crecimiento rápido = fast-growing, fast-evolving.
    * de desarrollo rápido = fast-evolving.
    * de movimientos rápidos = quick-moving.
    * de rápido crecimiento = rapidly expanding, rapidly growing.
    * de una forma rápida = quickly.
    * de un modo rápido = overnight, at short notice.
    * empezar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * ir rápido = fly.
    * menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.
    * mirar rápida y brevemente = catch + sight of.
    * mucho más rápido = far faster.
    * muy frecuente y rápido = rapid-fire.
    * obras de consulta rápida = quick reference material.
    * rápida y enormemente = at a bound.
    * rápidos = rapids.
    * reaccionar rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.
    * responder rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * restaurante de comida rápida = fast-food restaurant.
    * ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.
    * ser muy rápido = be quick off + Posesivo + feet.
    * ser rápido = be quick off the mark, be quick off the blocks.
    * tan rápido como una liebre = as quick as a wink.
    * tan rápido como un rayo = as quick as a wink.
    * tan rápido como un relámpago = as quick as a wink.

    * * *
    ‹hablar/trabajar› quickly, fast; ‹conducir› fast
    ¡vamos, rápido, que es tarde! quick o hurry, we're late!
    corrí todo lo rápido que podía I ran as fast o as quickly as I could
    tráeme un trapo ¡rápido! bring me a cloth, quick!
    ¿puedes ir un poco más rápido? can you go a bit faster?
    vámonos rápido de aquí let's get out of here quickly o ( colloq) quick
    rápido2 -da
    ‹aumento› rapid; ‹cambio› quick, rapid, swift; ‹desarrollo› rapid, swift
    a paso rápido quickly, swiftly
    comida rápida fast food
    es muy rápido de hacer you can make it very quickly, it's very quick to make
    A ( Ferr) express train, fast train
    B rápidos mpl ( Geog) rapids (pl)
    * * *

     

    rápido 1 adverbio ‹hablar/trabajar› quickly, fast;
    ‹conducir/ir› fast;
    ◊ tráemelo ¡rápido! bring it to me, quick!

    rápido 2 -da adjetivo ‹ aumento› rapid;

    ‹ cambio› quick, rapid, swift;
    ‹ desarrollo› rapid, swift;

    comida rápida fast food
    ■ sustantivo masculino (Ferr) express train, fast train
    ■ sustantivo masculino
    1 (Ferr) fast train
    2
    ◊ rápidos sustantivo masculino plural (Geog) rapids (pl)

    rápido,-a
    I adjetivo quick, fast, rapid
    comida rápida, fast food
    nos dio una rápida contestación, he gave us a speedy response ➣ Ver nota en fast
    II adverbio quickly, fast: caminas demasiado rápido, you're walking too fast
    ¡rápido!, hurry up!
    III sustantivo masculino 1 rápidos, (de un río) rapids pl
    2 (tren) fast train, express
    ' rápido' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    en
    - espuela
    - estirón
    - lanzada
    - lanzado
    - ligera
    - ligero
    - rápida
    - cada
    - chiste
    - doble
    - minuta
    - pasar
    - perder
    - posible
    - pronto
    - seguir
    - súper
    - tren
    English:
    boomtown
    - brisk
    - cursory
    - dive
    - fast
    - flick
    - flying
    - get-rich-quick
    - hasty
    - high-speed
    - jump in
    - lively
    - nippy
    - passing
    - poof
    - prompt
    - quick
    - quickly
    - rapid
    - rattle through
    - runner
    - rush
    - smart
    - snappy
    - speedy
    - swift
    - trigger-happy
    - and
    - as
    - cataract
    - express
    - intercity
    - reader
    - so
    - walker
    * * *
    rápido, -a
    ♦ adj
    [veloz] quick, fast; [vehículo, comida] fast; [beneficio, decisión, vistazo] quick;
    ser rápido de reflejos to have quick reflexes
    ♦ adv
    quickly, fast;
    no conduzcas tan rápido don't drive so fast;
    no hables tan rápido, no te entiendo don't talk so fast, I can't understand you;
    más rápido quicker;
    ¡ven, rápido! come, quick!;
    ¡hazlo/termina rápido! hurry up!;
    si vamos rápido puede que lleguemos a tiempo if we're quick o if we hurry we may get there on time
    ♦ nm
    1. [tren] express train
    2.
    rápidos [de río] rapids
    * * *
    I adj quick, fast
    II m rapids pl
    * * *
    rápido adv
    : quickly, fast
    ¡manejas tan rápido!: you drive so fast!
    rápido, -da adj
    : rapid, quick
    ♦ rápidamente adv
    1) : express train
    2) rápidos nmpl
    : rapids
    * * *
    rápido1 adj
    1. (vistazo, lectura, visita) quick
    2. (corredor, tren, animal) fast
    rápido2 adv quickly

    Spanish-English dictionary > rápido

  • 20 tecnología educativa

    f.
    educational technology.
    * * *
    Ex. The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.
    * * *

    Ex: The author locates the waning educational computing craze in the historical context of an ed-tech trajectory that has brought visions of accelerated academic achievement followed by disappointment.

    Spanish-English dictionary > tecnología educativa

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