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    Diccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > hotentote

  • 2 plancha

    f.
    1 iron.
    pasar la plancha a algo to give something a quick iron
    odio la plancha I hate ironing
    esas camisas necesitan una plancha those shirts need ironing
    plancha de vapor steam iron
    2 grill.
    a la plancha grilled
    3 plate (placa).
    5 dangerous tackle.
    6 plate (Imprenta).
    7 electric iron, smoothing iron.
    8 hotplate, griddle.
    9 embarrassment.
    10 boner.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: planchar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: planchar.
    * * *
    1 (de metal) plate, sheet
    2 (electrodoméstico) iron; (acción de planchar) ironing; (ropa que planchar) clothes to be ironed
    3 (placa de cocina) griddle, hotplate
    4 familiar (error) boob, faux pas
    5 (al saltar al agua) belly flop; (en fútbol) diving header
    \
    a la plancha grilled
    hacer una plancha familiar to boob, make a boob
    * * *
    noun f.
    1) iron
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=lámina) plate, sheet; (=losa) slab; (Tip) plate; (Náut) gangway; (Med) dental plate

    hacer la plancha[bañista] to float

    2) (=utensilio) iron; (=acción) ironing; [de traje] pressing; (=ropa para planchar) ironing

    plancha a o de vapor — steam iron

    3) (Culin) grill; Cono Sur griddle pan
    4) (=ejercicio) press-up
    5) * (=error) bloomer *

    hacer o tirarse una plancha — to drop a clanger **, put one's foot in it

    6) (Dep) dive
    * * *
    1)
    b) ( acto) ironing; ( ropa para planchar) ironing
    2)
    a) (Const, Tec) sheet
    b) (Impr) plate
    c) (Chi) ( con inscripción) plaque
    3) ( utensilio) griddle; ( parte de la cocina) hotplate, griddle
    5)
    a) (fam) ( metedura de pata) boo-boo (colloq), boob (colloq)

    tirarse una plancha — (Esp fam) to put one's foot in it (colloq), to goof (colloq)

    b) (Chi fam) ( vergüenza) embarrassment

    qué plancha pasé!I was o felt so embarrassed!

    * * *
    1)
    b) ( acto) ironing; ( ropa para planchar) ironing
    2)
    a) (Const, Tec) sheet
    b) (Impr) plate
    c) (Chi) ( con inscripción) plaque
    3) ( utensilio) griddle; ( parte de la cocina) hotplate, griddle
    5)
    a) (fam) ( metedura de pata) boo-boo (colloq), boob (colloq)

    tirarse una plancha — (Esp fam) to put one's foot in it (colloq), to goof (colloq)

    b) (Chi fam) ( vergüenza) embarrassment

    qué plancha pasé!I was o felt so embarrassed!

    * * *
    plancha1
    1 = flat-iron, iron.

    Ex: As with all electrical devices, be cautious when using blow-dryers and flat-irons around water and/or children.

    Ex: She was arrested and charged with burning her 11-year-old daughter with an iron.
    * plancha de la ropa = flat-iron.
    * plancha de vapor = steam iron.
    * remate en plancha = diving header.
    * tabla de la plancha = ironing board.

    plancha2
    2 = griddle, hotplate.

    Ex: The griddle is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it form fast-moving bubbles
    .

    Ex: This range of hotplates covers a variety of sizes in cast iron and aluminium on request.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * asar a la plancha = griddle.
    * filete a la plancha = griddled steak.
    * hacer una plancha a partir de un molde = cast + plate + from mould.
    * impresión en plancha de madera = woodblock printing.
    * litografía en plancha de zinc = zinc-plate lithograph.
    * número de plancha = plate number.
    * plancha cilíndrica = plate cylinder.
    * plancha de cobre para la impresión en huecograbado = intaglio copperplate.
    * plancha de cocinar = griddle, hotplate.
    * plancha de estereotipia = stereotype plate.
    * plancha de impresión = plate, printing plate.
    * plancha de impresión de cobre = copperplate.
    * plancha de impresión de latón = pewter plate.
    * plancha de impresión en relieve de cobre = engraved copper plate.
    * plancha de impresión litográfica = lithographic plate.
    * plancha del techo = ceiling tile.
    * plancha de madera = wood block [woodblock].
    * plancha de moqueta = carpet tile.
    * plancha de zinc = zinc plate.
    * plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.
    * plancha para hacer gofres = waffle iron.
    * plancha xilográfica = relief woodcut.
    * plancha zincográfica = zincograph.
    * preparar a la plancha = griddle.

    plancha3
    3 = boner.

    Ex: Inferencing skills can be learned as students clarify contextual meanings of ambiguous statements, mispronunciations, and boners that may be found in newspaper headlines, texts, and conversations.

    * tirarse una placha = make + a bloomer.
    * tirarse una plancha = put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, make + a blunder, blunder.

    * * *
    A
    pásale la plancha run the iron over it, iron it, give it an iron
    2 (acto) ironing
    esa camisa no necesita plancha that shirt doesn't need ironing
    Compuestos:
    steam iron
    electric iron
    B
    1 ( Const, Tec) sheet
    acero en planchas sheet steel
    2 ( Impr) plate
    Compuesto:
    plancha de vela or de windsurf
    sailboard, windsurfer
    C (utensilio) griddle; (parte de la cocina) hotplate, griddle
    un filete a la plancha a grilled steak
    D
    (en natación): hacer la plancha to float
    E
    1 ( fam); boob ( colloq), bloomer ( BrE colloq)
    tirarse una plancha to put one's foot in it ( colloq), to goof ( colloq)
    pegarse plancha ( Méx fam); to get a shock ( colloq)
    2 ( Chi fam) (vergüenza) embarrassment
    ¡qué plancha pasé! I was o felt so embarrassed!
    * * *

     

    Del verbo planchar: ( conjugate planchar)

    plancha es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    plancha    
    planchar
    plancha sustantivo femenino
    1

    b) ( acto) ironing;

    ( ropa para planchar) ironing
    2
    a) (Const, Tec) sheet

    b) (Impr) plate

    3 ( utensilio de cocina) griddle;

    4
    a) (fam) ( metedura de pata) boo-boo (colloq), boob (colloq)

    b) (Chi fam) ( vergüenza) embarrassment

    planchar ( conjugate planchar) verbo transitivosábana/mantel to iron;
    pantalones to press, iron;
    traje to press
    verbo intransitivo ( con la plancha) to do the ironing
    plancha sustantivo femenino
    1 (para ropa) iron
    2 (para alimentos) grill, griddle
    planchar verbo transitivo to iron
    ' plancha' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    hacer
    - hoja
    - horror
    - montaña
    - odiar
    - vapor
    - calentar
    - chapa
    - estirar
    - lámina
    - pasar
    - placa
    - planchar
    - quemar
    English:
    blow
    - drip-dry
    - griddle
    - hotplate
    - iron
    - gang
    - plate
    - press
    - service
    - sheet
    * * *
    1. [aparato para planchar] iron;
    pasar la plancha a algo to give sth a quick iron;
    odio la plancha I hate ironing;
    esas camisas necesitan una plancha those shirts need ironing
    plancha de vapor steam iron
    2. [ropa planchada] ironing
    3. [para cocinar] grill;
    a la plancha grilled
    4. [placa] plate;
    [de madera] sheet
    5. Fam [metedura de pata] blunder, Br boob, US boo-boo
    6. [en fútbol] dangerous tackle [with studs showing];
    entrar en plancha to go in studs first
    7. Imprenta plate
    8. [al nadar]
    hacer la plancha to float on one's back
    9. RP, Ven [lista] slate, ticket
    10. Méx Fam
    ser una plancha to be a pain in the neck;
    darle plancha a alguien to stand sb up;
    pegarse plancha to get a nasty shock
    * * *
    f
    1 para planchar iron;
    no precisa plancha it doesn’t need ironing
    2 en cocina broiler, Br
    grill;
    a la plancha broiled, Br grilled
    3 de metal sheet
    4 fam ( metedura de pata) goof fam
    5 TIP plate
    * * *
    1) : iron, ironing
    2) : grill, griddle
    a la plancha: grilled
    3) : sheet, plate
    plancha para hornear: baking sheet
    4) fam : blunder, blooper
    * * *

    Spanish-English dictionary > plancha

  • 3 hornillo

    m.
    1 camping or portable stove.
    2 hotplate.
    * * *
    1 TÉCNICA small furnace
    3 (en las minas) blast hole
    \
    * * *
    SM
    1) (Culin) [gen] cooker, stove; [portátil] portable stove

    hornillo eléctrico — hotplate, burner (EEUU)

    2) (Téc) small furnace
    3) [de pipa] bowl
    4) (Mil) ( Hist) mine
    * * *
    1) (Esp)
    a) ( de gas) burner
    b) ( de una cocina eléctrica - espiral) ring; (- placa) hotplate
    2) ( cocinilla portátil) portable electric stove
    * * *
    = portable gas ring, portable ring burner.
    Ex. The other thing you can do is look for a portable gas ring that uses bottled gas for your wok.
    Ex. These pans are available in any number of sizes along with portable gas ring burners for outdoor cooking.
    ----
    * hornillo de dos fuegos = double gas ring burner.
    * * *
    1) (Esp)
    a) ( de gas) burner
    b) ( de una cocina eléctrica - espiral) ring; (- placa) hotplate
    2) ( cocinilla portátil) portable electric stove
    * * *
    = portable gas ring, portable ring burner.

    Ex: The other thing you can do is look for a portable gas ring that uses bottled gas for your wok.

    Ex: These pans are available in any number of sizes along with portable gas ring burners for outdoor cooking.
    * hornillo de dos fuegos = double gas ring burner.

    * * *
    A ( Esp)
    1 (de gas) burner
    2 (de una cocina eléctricaespiral) ring; (— placa) hotplate
    B (cocinilla portátil) portable electric stove
    * * *

    hornillo sustantivo masculino
    1 (Esp)


    (— placa) hotplate
    2 ( cocinilla portátil) portable electric stove
    hornillo sustantivo masculino
    1 (portátil) portable o camping stove
    2 (fuego de una cocina) ring
    ' hornillo' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    hornalla
    - hornilla
    English:
    ring
    - Primus® (stove)
    * * *
    1. Esp [de cocina, fogón] ring, burner
    2. [para cocinar]
    un hornillo (de gas) a camping o portable stove
    * * *
    m de fogón burner; de gas gas ring; transportable camping stove

    Spanish-English dictionary > hornillo

  • 4 cocinar

    v.
    to cook.
    ¿qué se cocina por aquí? what's cooking?, what's going on here?
    * * *
    1 to cook
    1 to cook
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1.
    2. VI
    1) (=guisar) to cook
    2) (=tramar) to plot, cook up *

    deben estar cocinando algo — they must be plotting something, they must be up to something

    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo to cook
    2.
    cocinar vi to cook

    ¿quién cocina en tu casa? — who does the cooking in your house?

    3.
    cocinarse v pron
    a) (Coc) carne/arroz to cook
    b) (fam) persona to bake (colloq)
    * * *
    = cook.
    Ex. We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.
    ----
    * alimentos sin cocinar = raw food.
    * cocinado al vapor = steamed.
    * cocinar al baño María = steam.
    * cocinar al horno = baking.
    * cocinar al vapor = steam.
    * cocinar con microondas = microwave cook.
    * cocinar en el microondas = microwave.
    * hierba para cocinar = culinary herb.
    * para cocinar uno mismo = self-catering.
    * plancha de cocinar = griddle, hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo to cook
    2.
    cocinar vi to cook

    ¿quién cocina en tu casa? — who does the cooking in your house?

    3.
    cocinarse v pron
    a) (Coc) carne/arroz to cook
    b) (fam) persona to bake (colloq)
    * * *
    = cook.

    Ex: We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.

    * alimentos sin cocinar = raw food.
    * cocinado al vapor = steamed.
    * cocinar al baño María = steam.
    * cocinar al horno = baking.
    * cocinar al vapor = steam.
    * cocinar con microondas = microwave cook.
    * cocinar en el microondas = microwave.
    * hierba para cocinar = culinary herb.
    * para cocinar uno mismo = self-catering.
    * plancha de cocinar = griddle, hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.

    * * *
    cocinar [A1 ]
    vt
    ‹arroz/cena/plato› to cook
    ¿qué estarán cocinando? what do you think they're up to o plotting o scheming? ( colloq)
    ■ cocinar
    vi
    to cook
    1 ( Coc) «carne/arroz» to cook
    2 ( fam); «persona» to bake ( colloq), to roast ( colloq), to boil ( BrE colloq)
    me estoy cocinando en esta oficina it's baking o roasting o boiling in this office ( colloq)
    * * *

     

    cocinar ( conjugate cocinar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
    to cook;
    ¿quién cocina en tu casa? who does the cooking in your house?

    cocinar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to cook

    ' cocinar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cocina
    - grasa
    - horno
    - importar
    - olla
    - repostería
    - vasija
    - caldo
    - cocer
    - crudo
    - dar
    - delantal
    - fuego
    - plátano
    - reventar
    - tartera
    - tocar
    English:
    bother
    - cook
    - cookery
    - cuisine
    - do
    - hopeless
    - hotplate
    - instead
    - poultry
    - stove
    - cooking
    - either
    - low
    - over
    - plantain
    - steam
    * * *
    vt
    to cook
    vi
    to cook;
    le encanta cocinar he loves cooking
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 cook
    plot
    II v/i cook
    * * *
    : to cook
    * * *
    cocinar vb to cook

    Spanish-English dictionary > cocinar

  • 5 plancha2

    2 = griddle, hotplate.
    Ex. The griddle is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it form fast-moving bubbles.
    Ex. This range of hotplates covers a variety of sizes in cast iron and aluminium on request.
    ----
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * asar a la plancha = griddle.
    * filete a la plancha = griddled steak.
    * hacer una plancha a partir de un molde = cast + plate + from mould.
    * impresión en plancha de madera = woodblock printing.
    * litografía en plancha de zinc = zinc-plate lithograph.
    * número de plancha = plate number.
    * plancha cilíndrica = plate cylinder.
    * plancha de cobre para la impresión en huecograbado = intaglio copperplate.
    * plancha de cocinar = griddle, hotplate.
    * plancha de estereotipia = stereotype plate.
    * plancha de impresión = plate, printing plate.
    * plancha de impresión de cobre = copperplate.
    * plancha de impresión de latón = pewter plate.
    * plancha de impresión en relieve de cobre = engraved copper plate.
    * plancha de impresión litográfica = lithographic plate.
    * plancha del techo = ceiling tile.
    * plancha de madera = wood block [woodblock].
    * plancha de moqueta = carpet tile.
    * plancha de zinc = zinc plate.
    * plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.
    * plancha para hacer gofres = waffle iron.
    * plancha xilográfica = relief woodcut.
    * plancha zincográfica = zincograph.
    * preparar a la plancha = griddle.

    Spanish-English dictionary > plancha2

  • 6 a la plancha

    grilled
    * * *
    = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate
    Ex. This tasty salad with broad beans, sun-dried tomatoes and griddled lamb is great as a healthy and filling main meal.
    Ex. For our Christmas dinner, I seared 6 whole beef tenderloins on the griddle and finished in the oven.
    Ex. My brother is home from college this week and graced me with his presence tonight for an apartment-cooked meal on the hotplate.
    * * *
    = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate

    Ex: This tasty salad with broad beans, sun-dried tomatoes and griddled lamb is great as a healthy and filling main meal.

    Ex: For our Christmas dinner, I seared 6 whole beef tenderloins on the griddle and finished in the oven.
    Ex: My brother is home from college this week and graced me with his presence tonight for an apartment-cooked meal on the hotplate.

    Spanish-English dictionary > a la plancha

  • 7 eléctrico

    adj.
    electric, electrical, power-driven, power-operated.
    * * *
    1 electric, electrical
    * * *
    (f. - eléctrica)
    adj.
    electric, electrical
    * * *
    ADJ electric, electrical
    eléctrica ELÉCTRICO ¿"Electric" o "electrical"? El adjetivo eléctrico se traduce por electric cuando nos referimos a un aparato en particular o a la luz eléctrica: Siempre duermo con una manta eléctrica I always sleep with an electric blanket ... una estufa eléctrica...... an electric heater... ... la invención de la luz eléctrica...... the invention of electric light... ► En cambio, si hablamos de aparatos eléctricos en general o de la electricidad generada por un organismo vivo, se traduce por electrical: ... aparatos eléctricos...... electrical appliances... ... componentes eléctricos...... electrical components... ... la actividad eléctrica en el cerebro...... electrical activity in the brain... Eso ha ocurrido a consecuencia de un fallo eléctrico That was caused by an electrical fault
    * * *
    - ca adjetivo <tren/motor/luz> electric; <instalación/aparato> electrical; < carga> electrical, electric
    * * *
    = electric, electrical, electrically-operated, electrically-powered.
    Ex. It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.
    Ex. One of the most obvious implications has been the electrical, mechanical and structural requirements imposed on library buildings.
    Ex. Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.
    Ex. Toy locomotives powered by clockwork were popular into the late 1930s, until electrically-powered models became more readily available.
    ----
    * aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.
    * aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.
    * aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances.
    * cable eléctrico = power cable, power line.
    * caja de registro eléctrico = wiring compartment.
    * calentador eléctrico = immersion heater.
    * cambiar la instalación eléctrica = rewire.
    * carga eléctrica = electrical charge.
    * central eléctrica = electric power station, power plant, powerhouse.
    * compañía eléctrica = power company.
    * componente eléctrico = electrical part.
    * contacto eléctrico = electric contact, electrical contact.
    * corriente eléctrica = electric current.
    * corte de la corriente eléctrica = power cut.
    * corte en el fluido eléctrico = power cut, power failure.
    * descarga eléctrica = electric shock, electrical discharge.
    * energía eléctrica = electric power, power.
    * fluido eléctrico = power.
    * generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.
    * generador eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.
    * grupo eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.
    * herramienta eléctrica = power tool.
    * hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.
    * impulso eléctrico = electrical impulse.
    * industria de la ingeniería eléctrica, la = electrical engineering industry, the.
    * ionización eléctrica = electrical ionisation.
    * manta eléctrica = electric blanket.
    * máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter.
    * motor eléctrico = electric motor.
    * no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].
    * pieza eléctrica = electrical part.
    * plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.
    * potencia eléctrica = power.
    * recambio eléctrico = electrical part.
    * red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.
    * red eléctrica = power grid, mains electricity.
    * red eléctrica, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.
    * sacudida eléctrica = electric shock.
    * seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.
    * señal eléctrica = electric signal.
    * silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.
    * silla eléctrica, la = electric chair, the.
    * sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.
    * sistema eléctrico = electrical system.
    * suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.
    * toma eléctrica = electrical outlet.
    * tormenta eléctrica = thunderstorm, thunder storm.
    * utensilios eléctricos = electrical appliances, appliances.
    * * *
    - ca adjetivo <tren/motor/luz> electric; <instalación/aparato> electrical; < carga> electrical, electric
    * * *
    = electric, electrical, electrically-operated, electrically-powered.

    Ex: It was a dozen years later that the first central electric power station was built; a decade was to pass before the automobile was invented, and nearly three decades before the first airplane flew.

    Ex: One of the most obvious implications has been the electrical, mechanical and structural requirements imposed on library buildings.
    Ex: Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.
    Ex: Toy locomotives powered by clockwork were popular into the late 1930s, until electrically-powered models became more readily available.
    * aparato eléctrico = electrical apparatus, power appliance.
    * aparatos eléctricos = electrical equipment, electrical appliances, appliances, household appliances.
    * aparatos eléctricos del hogar = home appliances, domestic appliances.
    * cable eléctrico = power cable, power line.
    * caja de registro eléctrico = wiring compartment.
    * calentador eléctrico = immersion heater.
    * cambiar la instalación eléctrica = rewire.
    * carga eléctrica = electrical charge.
    * central eléctrica = electric power station, power plant, powerhouse.
    * compañía eléctrica = power company.
    * componente eléctrico = electrical part.
    * contacto eléctrico = electric contact, electrical contact.
    * corriente eléctrica = electric current.
    * corte de la corriente eléctrica = power cut.
    * corte en el fluido eléctrico = power cut, power failure.
    * descarga eléctrica = electric shock, electrical discharge.
    * energía eléctrica = electric power, power.
    * fluido eléctrico = power.
    * generador de energía eléctrica = power generator, power unit, electrical generator.
    * generador eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.
    * grupo eléctrico = power unit, electrical generator, power generator.
    * herramienta eléctrica = power tool.
    * hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.
    * impulso eléctrico = electrical impulse.
    * industria de la ingeniería eléctrica, la = electrical engineering industry, the.
    * ionización eléctrica = electrical ionisation.
    * manta eléctrica = electric blanket.
    * máquina de escribir eléctrica = electric typewriter.
    * motor eléctrico = electric motor.
    * no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].
    * pieza eléctrica = electrical part.
    * plancha eléctrica = electric hotplate.
    * plancha eléctrica de cocinar = electric hotplate.
    * potencia eléctrica = power.
    * recambio eléctrico = electrical part.
    * red de suministro eléctrico = mains electricity.
    * red eléctrica = power grid, mains electricity.
    * red eléctrica, la = mains, the, mains supply, the.
    * sacudida eléctrica = electric shock.
    * seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.
    * señal eléctrica = electric signal.
    * silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.
    * silla eléctrica, la = electric chair, the.
    * sistema de conductos eléctricos = ducting system.
    * sistema eléctrico = electrical system.
    * suministro eléctrico por fases = phase supply.
    * toma eléctrica = electrical outlet.
    * tormenta eléctrica = thunderstorm, thunder storm.
    * utensilios eléctricos = electrical appliances, appliances.

    * * *
    ‹tren/motor/corriente/luz› electric; ‹instalación/aparato› electrical; ‹carga› electrical, electric azul2 (↑ azul (2)), silla
    * * *

     

    eléctrico
    ◊ -ca adjetivo ‹tren/motor/luz electric;


    instalación/aparato electrical;
    carga electrical, electric
    eléctrico,-a adjetivo electric
    ' eléctrico' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    aparato
    - cable
    - corte
    - eléctrica
    - elevalunas
    - fluida
    - fluido
    - llave
    - motor
    - pera
    - potencial
    - tendida
    - tendido
    - torre
    - batidor
    - brasero
    - colgar
    - exprimidor
    - piloto
    - portero
    - taladro
    English:
    agony
    - bell
    - electric
    - electrical
    - electrical equipment
    - engine driver
    - entry
    - flex
    - immersion
    - intercom
    - juicer
    - line
    * * *
    eléctrico, -a adj
    [corriente, luz, motor] electric; [energía] electric, electrical; [aparato, instalación] electrical;
    el sector eléctrico the electricity industry
    * * *
    adj luz, motor electric; aparato electrical
    * * *
    eléctrico, -ca adj
    : electric, electrical
    * * *
    eléctrico adj (aparatos, electrodomésticos) electric
    También existe electrical que se utiliza para hablar de la electricidad y la gente que trabaja con ella

    Spanish-English dictionary > eléctrico

  • 8 plancha eléctrica

    f.
    electric iron, iron, warming plate.
    * * *
    Ex. Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.
    * * *

    Ex: Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.

    Spanish-English dictionary > plancha eléctrica

  • 9 plancha eléctrica de cocinar

    Ex. Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.
    * * *

    Ex: Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.

    Spanish-English dictionary > plancha eléctrica de cocinar

  • 10 calientaplatos

    m. s.&pl.
    1 hotplate.
    2 dishwarmer, plate warmer, dish warmer, hot plate.
    * * *
    1 hotplate
    * * *
    SM INV hotplate, plate warmer
    * * *
    masculino (pl calientaplatos) plate warmer
    * * *
    masculino (pl calientaplatos) plate warmer
    * * *
    plate warmer
    * * *
    hotplate
    * * *
    m inv plate warmer

    Spanish-English dictionary > calientaplatos

  • 11 comal

    m.
    a flat earthen ware pan for cooking corn cake. (Mexico)
    * * *
    SM CAm, Méx (clay) griddle
    * * *
    * * *
    * * *
    ( Méx)
    * * *

    comal sustantivo masculino (Méx) ceramic dish or metal hotplate for cooking tortillas 2
    * * *
    comal nm
    CAm, Méx = flat clay or metal dish used for baking “tortillas”

    Spanish-English dictionary > comal

  • 12 a

    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
    * * *
    A, a
    nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
    ————————
    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
    ————————
    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
    ————————
    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
    * * *
    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
    ----
    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

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    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
    * * *

    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

    Spanish-English dictionary > a

  • 13 hornilla de gas

    (n.) = gas stove, gas hob, gas ring stove, gas ring cooker
    Ex. The writer examines the employment of women in the gas stove industry in late Victorian England.
    Ex. Ceramic hobs in theory are great, they are easy to clean easy to use and are cheaper to run than gas hobs.
    Ex. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with a 4 gas ring stove, dishwasher, a wood-burning stove and an extractor fan.
    Ex. Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.
    * * *
    (n.) = gas stove, gas hob, gas ring stove, gas ring cooker

    Ex: The writer examines the employment of women in the gas stove industry in late Victorian England.

    Ex: Ceramic hobs in theory are great, they are easy to clean easy to use and are cheaper to run than gas hobs.
    Ex: On the ground floor there is a kitchen with a 4 gas ring stove, dishwasher, a wood-burning stove and an extractor fan.
    Ex: Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.

    Spanish-English dictionary > hornilla de gas

  • 14 placa

    f.
    1 plate.
    placa de hielo black ice, icy patch
    placa solar solar panel
    2 plaque.
    3 plate (geology).
    4 board (computing).
    placa lógica logic board
    placa madre motherboard
    5 badge, plaque.
    6 hotplate.
    7 licence plate, license plate.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: placar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: placar.
    * * *
    1 (de metal) sheet
    2 GEOLOGÍA plate
    4 (de matrícula) number plate, US license plate
    6 (de hielo) sheet
    8 (dental) plaque
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) [gen] plate; (=lámina) sheet; [de cocina] plate; (=radiador) radiator

    placa de matrícula — number plate, license plate (EEUU), registration plate

    placa giratoria — (Ferro) turntable

    placa madre — (Inform) motherboard

    placa solar[en techo] solar panel; [en pared] radiator

    vitrocerámica
    2) (Fot) (tb: placa fotográfica) plate
    3) LAm (Mús) gramophone record, phonograph record (EEUU)
    4) (=distintivo) badge, insignia
    5) LAm (=erupción) blotch, skin blemish
    * * *
    1) (lámina, plancha) sheet
    2)
    a) ( con inscripción) plaque
    b) ( de policía) badge
    3) (Fot, Geol) plate
    4)
    a) tb

    placa dental — dental plaque, tartar

    b) ( de infección) spot, pustule
    c) ( costra) scab
    5) (period) (Audio) record, disc
    6) (Chi) ( dentadura) dentures (pl), dental plate
    * * *
    = plate, plaque, badge.
    Ex. When Brady made his Civil War pictures, the plate had to be wet at the time of exposure.
    Ex. The walls were decorated with cardboard plaques displaying names of important fictional characters.
    Ex. Her list of categories includes: Advertisements, Almanacs, Announcements, Appointments, badges, Bumper stickers, Calendars, and Cards.
    ----
    * fotografía en placa de cristal = glass-plate photography.
    * insonorización con placas acústicas = acoustic tiling.
    * negativo fotográfico en placa de vidrio = glass plate negative.
    * placa de aceleración = accelerator board.
    * placa de cartón-yeso = plasterboard.
    * placa de cocina = cooktop, hob, kitchen hob.
    * placa de cristal = glass plate, plate.
    * placa del techo = ceiling tile.
    * placa de matrícula = number plate, license plate, car registration plate.
    * placa dental = plaque.
    * placa de Petri = petri dish.
    * placa de vitrocerámica = ceramic hob, ceramic cooktop.
    * placa de yeso = drywall.
    * placa fotovoltaica = photovoltaic panel.
    * placa madre = motherboard.
    * placa solar = solar unit, solar panel.
    * placa termosolar = thermal solar panel.
    * teoría de las placas tectónicas = plate tectonics.
    * * *
    1) (lámina, plancha) sheet
    2)
    a) ( con inscripción) plaque
    b) ( de policía) badge
    3) (Fot, Geol) plate
    4)
    a) tb

    placa dental — dental plaque, tartar

    b) ( de infección) spot, pustule
    c) ( costra) scab
    5) (period) (Audio) record, disc
    6) (Chi) ( dentadura) dentures (pl), dental plate
    * * *
    = plate, plaque, badge.

    Ex: When Brady made his Civil War pictures, the plate had to be wet at the time of exposure.

    Ex: The walls were decorated with cardboard plaques displaying names of important fictional characters.
    Ex: Her list of categories includes: Advertisements, Almanacs, Announcements, Appointments, badges, Bumper stickers, Calendars, and Cards.
    * fotografía en placa de cristal = glass-plate photography.
    * insonorización con placas acústicas = acoustic tiling.
    * negativo fotográfico en placa de vidrio = glass plate negative.
    * placa de aceleración = accelerator board.
    * placa de cartón-yeso = plasterboard.
    * placa de cocina = cooktop, hob, kitchen hob.
    * placa de cristal = glass plate, plate.
    * placa del techo = ceiling tile.
    * placa de matrícula = number plate, license plate, car registration plate.
    * placa dental = plaque.
    * placa de Petri = petri dish.
    * placa de vitrocerámica = ceramic hob, ceramic cooktop.
    * placa de yeso = drywall.
    * placa fotovoltaica = photovoltaic panel.
    * placa madre = motherboard.
    * placa solar = solar unit, solar panel.
    * placa termosolar = thermal solar panel.
    * teoría de las placas tectónicas = plate tectonics.

    * * *
    A (lámina, plancha) sheet
    una placa de acero a steel sheet
    revestidos de una placa de madera covered with a wood o wooden panel
    tiene una placa de metal en el cráneo he has a metal plate in his skull
    placa de mármol marble slab
    Compuestos:
    circuit board
    printed circuit board
    patch of ice
    baking tray, baking sheet
    memory board
    silicon chip
    motherboard
    solar panel
    ceramic hob
    B
    placa conmemorativa commemorative plaque
    Compuesto:
    license plate ( AmE), number plate ( BrE)
    C
    1 ( Fot) (negativo) plate
    D ( Geol) plate
    E
    1
    tb placa dental dental plaque, tartar
    2 (de infección) spot, pustule
    3 (costra) scab
    F ( period) ( Audio) record, disc
    G ( Chi) (dentadura) dentures (pl), dental plate
    * * *

     

    Del verbo placar: ( conjugate placar)

    placa es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    placa    
    placar
    placa sustantivo femenino
    1 (lámina, plancha) sheet
    2


    placa de matrícula license (AmE) o (BrE) number plate

    3 (Chi) ( dentadura) dentures (pl), dental plate
    placar ( conjugate placar) verbo transitivo ( en fútbol americano) to block;
    ( en rugby) to tackle
    placa sustantivo femenino
    1 (de metal) plate
    2 (con una inscripción) plaque
    3 (matrícula de un vehículo) number plate
    4 (de identificación personal) badge
    5 (dental) plaque
    ' placa' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    conmemorativa
    - conmemorativo
    - dental
    - descubrir
    - matrícula
    - radiografía
    - develar
    - hornillo
    - patente
    - solar
    English:
    circuit board
    - hotplate
    - license plate
    - numberplate
    - plaque
    - storage heater
    - tablet
    - turntable
    - hob
    - hot
    - license
    - L
    - number
    - plate
    * * *
    placa nf
    1. [lámina] plate;
    [de madera] sheet placa de hielo patch of ice;
    la moto patinó en una placa de hielo the motorbike skidded on a patch of ice;
    placa solar solar panel
    2. [inscripción] plaque;
    placa conmemorativa commemorative plaque
    3. [de policía] badge
    4. [de cocina] ring
    placa de vitrocerámica ceramic hob
    5. Aut
    placa (de matrícula) Br number plate, US license plate
    6. Geol plate
    placa tectónica tectonic plate
    7. Elec board
    8. Informát board
    placa base motherboard;
    placa lógica logic board;
    placa madre motherboard;
    placa de vídeo o Am video video board
    9. Fot plate
    10. [en dientes]
    placa (bacteriana o [m5] dental) plaque
    11. [en garganta] infected area, Espec plaque
    * * *
    f
    1 ( lámina) sheet;
    placas de hielo patches of ice
    2 ( plancha) plate
    3 ( letrero) plaque
    AUTO license plate, Br
    number plate
    * * *
    placa nf
    1) : sheet, plate
    2) : plaque, nameplate
    3) : plate (in photography)
    4) : badge, insignia
    5)
    placa de matrícula : license plate, tag
    6)
    placa dental : plaque, tartar
    * * *
    1. (matrícula, de nombre) plate
    2. (de metal, hielo) sheet
    3. (de policía) badge

    Spanish-English dictionary > placa

  • 15 plancha de cocinar

    (n.) = griddle, hotplate
    Ex. The griddle is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it form fast-moving bubbles.
    Ex. This range of hotplates covers a variety of sizes in cast iron and aluminium on request.
    * * *
    (n.) = griddle, hotplate

    Ex: The griddle is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it form fast-moving bubbles
    .

    Ex: This range of hotplates covers a variety of sizes in cast iron and aluminium on request.

    Spanish-English dictionary > plancha de cocinar

  • 16 totalmente equipado

    adj.
    fully-equipped, totally equipped.
    * * *
    (adj.) = fully equipped [fully-equipped], with all mods and cons, fully fitted
    Ex. There is a drop-in centre with a fully equipped sound recording studio and video editing suite offering guitar tuition and rehearsal space to local teenagers without charge.
    Ex. The apartment is brand new with all mods and cons and never lived in before.
    Ex. Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.
    * * *
    (adj.) = fully equipped [fully-equipped], with all mods and cons, fully fitted

    Ex: There is a drop-in centre with a fully equipped sound recording studio and video editing suite offering guitar tuition and rehearsal space to local teenagers without charge.

    Ex: The apartment is brand new with all mods and cons and never lived in before.
    Ex: Fully fitted kitchen with a gas ring cooker with oven, electric hotplate and fridge freezer.

    Spanish-English dictionary > totalmente equipado

  • 17 calientafuentes

    m. s.&pl.
    plate warmer.
    * * *
    SM INV hotplate, plate warmer
    * * *
    hotplate, dishwarmer

    Spanish-English dictionary > calientafuentes

  • 18 cocina

    f.
    1 kitchen.
    2 cooker, stove.
    cocina eléctrica/de gas electric/gas cooker
    3 cooking (art).
    cocina casera home cooking
    cocina española Spanish cuisine o cooking
    libro/clase de cocina cookery book/class
    4 kitchen stove, stove, cooker, kitchen range.
    5 cuisine, cookery, cooking.
    6 galley, ship's kitchen.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: cocinar.
    imperat.
    2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: cocinar.
    * * *
    1 (lugar) kitchen
    2 (gastronomía) cooking
    cocina española Spanish cooking, Spanish cuisine
    3 (aparato) cooker, US stove
    \
    cocina casera home cooking
    cocina de gas gas cooker, US gas stove
    cocina de mercado seasonal produce
    cocina económica cooking range
    cocina eléctrica electric cooker, US electric stove
    * * *
    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=habitación) kitchen
    batería 1., 4), cuchillo 1)
    2) (=aparato) stove, cooker

    cocina de gas — gas cooker, gas stove

    cocina de petróleo LAm oil stove

    cocina eléctrica — electric cooker, electric stove ( esp EEUU)

    3) (=actividad) cooking, cookery; (=arte) cuisine, cookery

    libro de cocina — cookery book, cookbook (EEUU)

    la cocina valenciana — Valencian cuisine, Valencian cookery

    * * *
    1) ( habitación) kitchen
    2) ( aparato) range (AmE), stove (AmE), cooker (BrE)
    3) ( arte) cookery

    libro de cocina — cookbook, cookery book (BrE)

    * * *
    = cooking, kitchen, cooking facilities.
    Ex. Some libraries have purchased display stands to hold these packs, covering a range of current regional information, such as cooking, baking, business and the natural sciences.
    Ex. The kitchen was full of glancing sunlight and clean color; and as she sat there her mind recurred to her attempts to get her assistant to stay.
    Ex. No sleeping room of a hotel shall include cooking facilities unless the they have been approved by the building department having jurisdiction over the hotel.
    ----
    * alta cocina = haute cuisine.
    * armario de cocina = kitchen cabinet.
    * cocina a carbón = coal-burning stove.
    * cocina a gas = gas stove.
    * cocina a leña = wood-burning stove.
    * cocina casera = home cooking.
    * cocina de carbón = coal-burning stove.
    * cocina de gas = gas stove.
    * cocina de leña = wood-burning stove.
    * cocina modular = modular kitchen.
    * cuchillo de cocina = kitchen knife.
    * dispensador de papel de cocina = kitchen roll holder.
    * encimera de la cocina = kitchen counter top.
    * isla de cocina = kitchen island.
    * jefe de cocina = chef.
    * libro de cocina = book on cookery, cookbook.
    * mesa de cocina = kitchen table.
    * mobiliario de cocina = kitchen furniture.
    * muebles de cocina = kitchen furniture.
    * paño de cocina = tea towel.
    * papel de cocina = paper towel, kitchen paper.
    * placa de cocina = cooktop, hob, kitchen hob.
    * receta de cocina = cookery recipe.
    * robot de cocina = food mixer.
    * rollo de papel de cocina = kitchen roll.
    * si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina = if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
    * temporizador de cocina = egg timer.
    * utensilio de cocina = kitchen utensil, cooking utensil.
    * utensilios de cocina = kitchenware.
    * utensilios para la cocina = cookware.
    * * *
    1) ( habitación) kitchen
    2) ( aparato) range (AmE), stove (AmE), cooker (BrE)
    3) ( arte) cookery

    libro de cocina — cookbook, cookery book (BrE)

    * * *
    = cooking, kitchen, cooking facilities.

    Ex: Some libraries have purchased display stands to hold these packs, covering a range of current regional information, such as cooking, baking, business and the natural sciences.

    Ex: The kitchen was full of glancing sunlight and clean color; and as she sat there her mind recurred to her attempts to get her assistant to stay.
    Ex: No sleeping room of a hotel shall include cooking facilities unless the they have been approved by the building department having jurisdiction over the hotel.
    * alta cocina = haute cuisine.
    * armario de cocina = kitchen cabinet.
    * cocina a carbón = coal-burning stove.
    * cocina a gas = gas stove.
    * cocina a leña = wood-burning stove.
    * cocina casera = home cooking.
    * cocina de carbón = coal-burning stove.
    * cocina de gas = gas stove.
    * cocina de leña = wood-burning stove.
    * cocina modular = modular kitchen.
    * cuchillo de cocina = kitchen knife.
    * dispensador de papel de cocina = kitchen roll holder.
    * encimera de la cocina = kitchen counter top.
    * isla de cocina = kitchen island.
    * jefe de cocina = chef.
    * libro de cocina = book on cookery, cookbook.
    * mesa de cocina = kitchen table.
    * mobiliario de cocina = kitchen furniture.
    * muebles de cocina = kitchen furniture.
    * paño de cocina = tea towel.
    * papel de cocina = paper towel, kitchen paper.
    * placa de cocina = cooktop, hob, kitchen hob.
    * receta de cocina = cookery recipe.
    * robot de cocina = food mixer.
    * rollo de papel de cocina = kitchen roll.
    * si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina = if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
    * temporizador de cocina = egg timer.
    * utensilio de cocina = kitchen utensil, cooking utensil.
    * utensilios de cocina = kitchenware.
    * utensilios para la cocina = cookware.

    * * *
    A (habitación) kitchen
    armario/mesa de cocina kitchen cupboard/table
    ella lleva la cocina y el marido el bar she does the cooking and her husband runs the bar
    B (aparato) stove, range ( AmE), cooker ( BrE)
    Compuestos:
    field kitchen
    cocina de or a gas
    gas stove o range o cooker
    range
    electric stove o range o cooker
    C (arte) cookery
    la cocina vasca Basque cuisine o cookery
    libro de cocina cookbook, cookery book ( BrE)
    curso de cocina cookery course
    * * *

     

    Del verbo cocinar: ( conjugate cocinar)

    cocina es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    cocina    
    cocinar
    cocina sustantivo femenino

    b) ( aparato) stove, cooker (BrE);

    cocina de or a gas gas stove o (BrE) cooker;
    cocina eléctrica electric stove o (BrE) cooker

    c) ( arte) cookery;

    ( gastronomía) cuisine;

    la cocina casera home cooking
    cocinar ( conjugate cocinar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
    to cook;
    ¿quién cocina en tu casa? who does the cooking in your house?

    cocina sustantivo femenino
    1 (habitación de la casa) kitchen
    2 (electrodoméstico) cooker, US stove: la cocina es eléctrica, the cooker is electric
    3 (modo de cocinar) cooking, cuisine
    la cocina peruana, Peruvian cooking
    cocinar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to cook

    ' cocina' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    amueblada
    - amueblado
    - ancha
    - ancho
    - armario
    - batería
    - bayeta
    - cacharro
    - campaña
    - empantanarse
    - encerrar
    - exterior
    - fogón
    - fuego
    - funcional
    - hornillo
    - llevar
    - maña
    - menaje
    - molde
    - paño
    - pinche
    - pirrar
    - robot
    - rodillo
    - trapo
    - arriba
    - ayudante
    - barrer
    - campana
    - cocinar
    - cocineta
    - condimento
    - criollo
    - cubo
    - cuchillo
    - desnivel
    - dotado
    - enchastrar
    - equipar
    - estufa
    - fregadero
    - gabinete
    - horno
    - libro
    - lumbre
    - mobiliario
    - monumental
    - paleta
    - papa
    English:
    burner
    - chopping board
    - cloth
    - cookbook
    - cooker
    - cookery
    - cookery book
    - cooking
    - cooktop
    - cuisine
    - dishcloth
    - dishtowel
    - do
    - down-home
    - dresser
    - exhaust fan
    - food processor
    - galley
    - gas cooker
    - granite
    - grime
    - hob
    - hotplate
    - intuitively
    - kitchen
    - kitchenware
    - mess about
    - mess around
    - mop
    - nowadays
    - poor
    - pot
    - self-catering
    - self-contained
    - specialize
    - stove
    - tea cloth
    - tea towel
    - utensil
    - worktop
    - bed
    - chef
    - cook
    - dish
    - fixture
    - food
    - hatch
    - keep
    - mean
    - processor
    * * *
    cocina nf
    1. [habitación] kitchen;
    muebles/utensilios de cocina kitchen furniture/utensils
    2. [electrodoméstico] stove, Br cooker
    cocina eléctrica electric stove o Br cooker;
    cocina de gas gas stove o Br cooker
    3. [arte] cooking;
    cocina española/mexicana Spanish/Mexican cuisine o cooking;
    clase de cocina Br cookery o US cooking class;
    libro de cocina cookbook, Br cookery book
    cocina casera home cooking;
    cocina de mercado = cooking using fresh market produce;
    cocina rápida fast food;
    el microondas hace más fácil la cocina rápida the microwave makes it easier to prepare food quickly
    * * *
    f
    1 habitación kitchen
    2 aparato stove, cooker
    3 actividad cooking
    4
    :
    la cocina francesa French cuisine
    * * *
    cocina nf
    1) : kitchen
    2) : stove
    3) : cuisine, cooking
    * * *
    1. (lugar) kitchen
    2. (aparato) cooker
    3. (técnica) cookery
    4. (gastronomía) cooking

    Spanish-English dictionary > cocina

  • 19 hornilla

    f.
    1 small furnace, stew-hole, a small stove in a kitchen-hearth on which something is put to boil or stew.
    2 pigeon-hole, a hole for pigeons to make their nests and breed in.
    3 rangetop, hotplate.
    4 cooker, stove, range, chamber in a kitchen oven.
    * * *
    1) (AmL exc CS) hornillo 1)
    2) (Chi) hornillo 2)
    * * *
    = stove, hob, kitchen hob, cooker.
    Ex. We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it; like the cat that sits down on a hot stove and will never sit down on a hot stove again.
    Ex. The sausages were browned on the hob before being transferred to a casserole dish.
    Ex. Kitchen hobs are one of the important kitchen accessories widely used in modular kitchen these days.
    Ex. The gas cylinder has a small locating cut out on the inner rim to ensure it locks into place within the cooker.
    ----
    * hornilla a gas = gas stove.
    * hornilla de gas = gas stove, gas hob, gas ring stove, gas ring cooker.
    * * *
    1) (AmL exc CS) hornillo 1)
    2) (Chi) hornillo 2)
    * * *
    = stove, hob, kitchen hob, cooker.

    Ex: We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it; like the cat that sits down on a hot stove and will never sit down on a hot stove again.

    Ex: The sausages were browned on the hob before being transferred to a casserole dish.
    Ex: Kitchen hobs are one of the important kitchen accessories widely used in modular kitchen these days.
    Ex: The gas cylinder has a small locating cut out on the inner rim to ensure it locks into place within the cooker.
    * hornilla a gas = gas stove.
    * hornilla de gas = gas stove, gas hob, gas ring stove, gas ring cooker.

    * * *
    A ( AmL exc CS) hornillo m A. (↑ hornillo)
    B ( Chi) hornillo m B. (↑ hornillo)
    * * *

    hornilla sustantivo femenino
    a) (AmL exc CS) See Also→ hornillo 1

    b) (Chi) See Also→ hornillo 2

    ' hornilla' also found in these entries:
    English:
    hot
    - ring
    * * *
    Esp, Andes, Méx ring, burner
    * * *
    f ring
    * * *
    : burner (of a stove)

    Spanish-English dictionary > hornilla

  • 20 comedor

    adj.
    gluttonous.
    m.
    2 dining-room suite (muebles).
    3 eater, person who eats.
    4 refreshment room rail.
    5 place to eat.
    * * *
    1 with a huge appetite
    nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 (persona) big eater
    1 (sala) dining room; (en una fábrica) canteen; (en universidad) refectory, dining hall
    2 (muebles) dining-room suite
    ————————
    1 (sala) dining room; (en una fábrica) canteen; (en universidad) refectory, dining hall
    2 (muebles) dining-room suite
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    1. SM
    1) [en casa] dining room; [en barco, tren] restaurant; [en colegio, facultad] dining hall, lunch room (EEUU); [en trabajo] canteen
    salón 1)
    2) (=mobiliario) dining-room suite
    2.
    ADJ

    Juan es muy buen comedor — Juan's a big eater, Juan likes his food

    * * *
    I
    - dora adjetivo (fam)
    II
    masculino (sala - en casa, hotel) dining room; (- en colegio, universidad) dining hall, refectory; (- en fábrica, empresa) canteen, cafeteria
    * * *
    I
    - dora adjetivo (fam)
    II
    masculino (sala - en casa, hotel) dining room; (- en colegio, universidad) dining hall, refectory; (- en fábrica, empresa) canteen, cafeteria
    * * *
    comedor1
    1 = canteen, lunch room, refectory, dining room.

    Ex: Works dealing with employee lunch rooms, sometimes called canteens, are entered under the heading Restaurants, Lunch Rooms etc..

    Ex: Works dealing with employee lunch rooms, sometimes called canteens, are entered under the heading Restaurants, Lunch Rooms etc..
    Ex: The south side of this Cistercian cloister was reorganised so that the refectory was perpendicular to the library.
    Ex: Dining rooms tend to be stagnant spaces where the interior decoration never changes.
    * comedor de beneficiencia = soup kitchen.
    * mesa de comedor = dining table, dining-room table.
    * salón comedor = dining room.

    comedor2
    * buen comedor = hearty eater.
    * ser un buen comedor = be a hearty eater.
    * * *
    ( fam):
    son todos muy comedores they're all big eaters
    A
    1 (sala — en una casa, un hotel) dining room; (— en un colegio) dining hall; (— en una fábrica) canteen, cafeteria; (— en una universidad) dining hall, refectory ( BrE)
    2 (conjunto de muebles) dining-room furniture
    Compuesto:
    breakfast room
    B (Ur fam) (dientes) false teeth (pl)
    * * *

     

    comedor sustantivo masculino
    a) ( sala — en casa, hotel) dining room;

    (— en colegio, universidad) dining hall, refectory;
    (— en fábrica, empresa) canteen, cafeteria

    comedor,-ora
    I sustantivo masculino
    1 (habitación de la casa) dining room, (conjunto de muebles) suite of dining room furniture
    2 (de una fábrica, universidad, etc) canteen
    II adjetivo eater
    ' comedor' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    comedora
    - carro
    - desnivel
    - mobiliario
    English:
    canteen
    - dining room
    - double
    - head
    - higher-up
    - hotplate
    - mess
    - sitting
    - soup kitchen
    - staff canteen
    - buffet
    - dining
    - hatch
    - refectory
    - restaurant car
    * * *
    comedor, -ora
    adj
    es muy comedor he's a big eater, he likes his food
    nm
    1. [habitación] dining room
    2. [muebles] dining-room suite
    3. [establecimiento] [de fábrica] canteen
    comedor escolar dining hall;
    * * *
    I adj
    :
    es muy comedor he’s a big eater
    II m dining room
    * * *
    : dining room
    * * *
    1. (de casa) dining room
    2. (de colegio, fábrica, etc) canteen

    Spanish-English dictionary > comedor

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