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1 risa
f.1 laugh.tiene una risa muy contagiosa she has a very infectious laughse me escapó la risa I burst out laughingse oían risas laughter could be heardprovocó las risas del público it made the audience laughme da risa I find it funny¡qué risa! how funny!morirse o partirse de risa (informal figurative) to die laughing, to split one's sides (laughing)fue una risa verle imitar a los profesores it was hilarious o a scream watching him take off the teachersno es cosa de risa it's no laughing mattertomar algo a risa to take something as a joke2 laughter, heehaw, laughing, laugh.3 Risa.* * *1 laugh2 (risas) laughter3 (hazmerreír) laughing stock\darle risa a alguien to make somebody laughentrar la risa to begin to laughllorar de risa to cry with laughter, laugh till one criesmearse de risa tabú to piss oneself laughingmorirse de risa / mondarse de risa / desternillarse de risa / troncharse de risa figurado to die laughing, fall about laughingser cosa de risa to be laughabletener algo muerto de risa familiar to have something lying there unusedtomarse algo a risa to laugh something offataque de risa fit of laughterrisa burlona mocking laughrisa de conejo forced laugh* * *noun f.laugh, laughter* * *SF laugh•
causar risa a algn — frm to make sb laugh•
dar risa, daba risa la manera en que lo explicaba — it was so funny the way he told it•
de risa, no es cosa de risa — it's no laughing matterle pagan un sueldo de risa — they pay him a pittance, what they pay him is a joke
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entrarle a algn la risa, me entró la risa — I got (a fit of) the giggles•
¡qué risa!, ¡qué risa! ¿cómo se llama este humorista? — he's hilarious o so funny! what's that comedian's name again?¡qué risa, casi se cae de culo! — what a laugh o it was so funny o it was such a laugh, she nearly fell on her backside!
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soltar la risa — to burst out laughing•
tomarse algo a risa — to treat sth as a joke- descoserse o desternillarse de la risamuerto de risa —
risa de conejo — false laugh, affected laugh
risa floja, risa tonta, me dio o entró la risa floja o tonta — I got (a fit of) the giggles
* * *femenino laughuna risita nerviosa — a nervous giggle o laugh
qué risa! — what a laugh!, how funny!
me dio una risa...! — it was so funny!
la situación es de risa — (iró) the whole situation is a joke (iro)
mearse or cagarse de (la) risa (vulg) — to wet oneself (laughing) (colloq)
morirse or (CS) matarse de (la) risa (fam) — to die laughing (colloq)
tomarse algo a risa — (fam) to treat something as a joke
* * *= laugh, laughter, chortle.Ex. Then something compelled her to blurt out: 'Are you interested in the job?' 'We haven't frightened you off, have we?' ejaculated another, with a nervous laugh.Ex. Kitano burst out laughing to cover her obvious blushing embarrassment, and she was soon encircled with laughter.Ex. But we see the pain in a person's face, hear the glee in his chortles, perceive the affection in the looks and gestures of lovers.----* ataque de risa = fit of laughter.* de partirse de risa = side-splitting.* desternillarse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.* hueso de la risa = funny bone.* morirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.* motivo de risa = a laughing matter.* no ser motivo de risa = be no laughing matter.* no ser para tomárselo a risa = be no laughing matter.* para partirse de risa = side-splitting.* partirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off, burst into + side-splitting laughter, burst into + a fit of laughter, be in fits of laughter.* risa contagiosa = infectious laugh, infectious laughter.* risa contenida = titter.* risa nerviosa = giggle.* risas enlatadas = canned laughter.* risas grabadas = canned laughter.* risas pregrabadas = canned laughter.* risa tonta = giggle.* ser para morirse de risa = be a hoot.* * *femenino laughuna risita nerviosa — a nervous giggle o laugh
qué risa! — what a laugh!, how funny!
me dio una risa...! — it was so funny!
la situación es de risa — (iró) the whole situation is a joke (iro)
mearse or cagarse de (la) risa (vulg) — to wet oneself (laughing) (colloq)
morirse or (CS) matarse de (la) risa (fam) — to die laughing (colloq)
tomarse algo a risa — (fam) to treat something as a joke
* * *= laugh, laughter, chortle.Ex: Then something compelled her to blurt out: 'Are you interested in the job?' 'We haven't frightened you off, have we?' ejaculated another, with a nervous laugh.
Ex: Kitano burst out laughing to cover her obvious blushing embarrassment, and she was soon encircled with laughter.Ex: But we see the pain in a person's face, hear the glee in his chortles, perceive the affection in the looks and gestures of lovers.* ataque de risa = fit of laughter.* de partirse de risa = side-splitting.* desternillarse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.* hueso de la risa = funny bone.* morirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off.* motivo de risa = a laughing matter.* no ser motivo de risa = be no laughing matter.* no ser para tomárselo a risa = be no laughing matter.* para partirse de risa = side-splitting.* partirse de risa = laugh + Posesivo + head off, burst into + side-splitting laughter, burst into + a fit of laughter, be in fits of laughter.* risa contagiosa = infectious laugh, infectious laughter.* risa contenida = titter.* risa nerviosa = giggle.* risas enlatadas = canned laughter.* risas grabadas = canned laughter.* risas pregrabadas = canned laughter.* risa tonta = giggle.* ser para morirse de risa = be a hoot.* * *laughtener una risa fácil/contagiosa to have a ready/an infectious laughuna risita nerviosa a nervous giggle o laughuna risita burlona a mocking laughno podía contener la risa I couldn't stop myself laughing, I couldn't contain my laughter¡y se lo creyó! ¡qué risa! and he believed it, it was hilarious!¡y se lo creyó! — ¡qué risa! and he believed it! — what a laugh o how funny!entre las risas del público amid laughter from the audiencecuando la vi solté la risa I burst out laughing when I saw her¡me dio una risa …! it was so funny!me entró/dio la risa en el momento menos oportuno I got the giggles at the worst possible momentda risa oírla hablar it's very funny hearing her talkno es motivo de risa it is no laughing mattermearse or cagarse or ( Esp) descojonarse de (la) risa ( vulg) to wet o pee oneself laughing ( colloq), to piss oneself ( BrE sl)morirse or partirse or ( Esp) mondarse or (CS) matarse de (la) risa ( fam) to die laughing, split one's sides laughing ( colloq)estábamos todos muertos de (la) risa we were all in stitches ( colloq), we were all killing ourselves laughing ( colloq)tomarse algo a risa ( fam); to treat sth as a jokees un asunto muy serio como para que te lo tomes a risa it's too serious a matter to be treated as a joke, it is no laughing matter* * *
risa sustantivo femenino
laugh;◊ una risita nerviosa a nervous giggle o laugh;
¡qué risa! what a laugh!, how funny!;
entre las risas del público amid laughter from the audience;
me entró la risa I got the giggles;
da risa oírla hablar it's very funny hearing her talk;
morirse de (la) risa (fam) to die laughing (colloq);
estábamos muertos de (la) risa we were killing ourselves laughing (colloq);
retorcerse de la risa to double up with laughter;
tomarse algo a risa (fam) to treat sth as a joke
risa sustantivo femenino
1 (sonido producido al reír) laughter: se oía su risa desde el portal, you could hear their laughter from the entrance
(modo de reír) laugh: me da la risa cuando se pone serio, it makes me laugh when he gets serious
tiene una risa muy contagiosa, she has a very infectious laugh
2 (persona o cosa divertida) (good) laugh
(risible) el argumento es de risa, the argument is laughable
♦ Locuciones: fam fig tener algo muerto de risa: tiene el ordenador muerto de risa, he has a computer just for show
tomarse algo a risa, to laugh sthg off: no os lo toméis a risa, it's not a laughing matter
' risa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ataque
- cachondeo
- coña
- conservar
- despepitarse
- doblarse
- interna
- interno
- ja
- muerta
- muerto
- reírse
- troncharse
- aguantar
- burlón
- cantarín
- contagioso
- contener
- cosa
- desternillarse
- escandaloso
- incontrolado
- llorar
- mondar
- reprimir
- retorcer
- tronchar
English:
amusement
- burst
- cackle
- catching
- collapse
- convulse
- crack up
- die
- double up
- face
- fall about
- fit
- giggle
- giggly
- head
- hysterical
- hysterics
- laugh
- laugh off
- laughter
- priceless
- roll about
- roll around
- send
- split
- stitch
- straight
- uncontrollable
- double
- expense
- keep
- laughing
- paroxysm
* * *risa nf[acción, característica] laugh; [continua] laughter;se oía una risa en el piso de arriba somebody could be heard laughing in the flat above;se oían risas laughter could be heard;tiene una risa muy contagiosa she has a very infectious laugh;contener la risa to keep a straight face;se me escapó la risa I burst out laughing;me da risa I find it funny;me entró la risa I got the giggles;provocó las risas del público it made the audience laugh;no es cosa de risa it's no laughing matter;una película de risa a comedy;unos precios de risa laughably low prices;fue una risa verle imitar a los profesores it was hilarious o a scream watching him take off the teachers;¡qué risa! how funny!;Famcaerse o [m5] morirse o [m5] partirse o RP [m5] matarse de risa to die laughing, to split one's sides (laughing);Fammearse de risa to piss oneself laughing;Famestaba muerta de risa she was in stitches;tiene el ordenador muerto de risa his computer's gathering dust;tomar algo a risa to take sth as a jokerisa enlatada canned laughter;risas grabadas canned laughter;risa tonta giggle* * *f laugh;risas pl laughter sg ;dar risa be funny;morirse de risa kill o.s. laughing;tomar algo a risa treat sth as a joke;* * *risa nf1) : laughter, laugh2)dar risa : to make laughme dio mucha risa: I found it very funny3) fammorirse de la risa : to die laughing, to crack up* * *risa n laughdar risa to make you laugh / to be funny -
2 risa contagiosa
(n.) = infectious laugh, infectious laughterEx. Her infectious laugh and sparkling smile could light up a room on the darkest day.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.* * *(n.) = infectious laugh, infectious laughterEx: Her infectious laugh and sparkling smile could light up a room on the darkest day.
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3 contagioso
adj.contagious, infectious, catchy, catching.* * *► adjetivo1 infectious, contagious■ enfermedad contagiosa infectious disease, contagious disease* * *(f. - contagiosa)adj.catching, contagious* * *ADJ1) (Med) [enfermedad] contagious; [enfermo] infected, infectious2) (fig) catching; [risa] infectious* * *- sa adjetivoa) ( por contacto - directo) contagious; (- indirecto) infectiousb) <risa/alegría> infectious* * *= contagious, infectious.Ex. This was not meant to be a piece of puffery designed to provide an ego boost for Balzac: the convivial atmosphere was contagious and he spoke with complete sincerity.Ex. Startlingly, we find also that Rule 2.44 would permit either Horses -- Diseases or Horse -- Diseases -- Strangles for a document on strangles in horses (an infectious streptococcal fever); the first of these is blatantly class entry rather than specific, while the second is equally blatantly alphabetico classed.----* enfermedad contagiosa = infectious disease, communicable disease.* no contagioso = non-contagious.* risa contagiosa = infectious laugh, infectious laughter.* * *- sa adjetivoa) ( por contacto - directo) contagious; (- indirecto) infectiousb) <risa/alegría> infectious* * *= contagious, infectious.Ex: This was not meant to be a piece of puffery designed to provide an ego boost for Balzac: the convivial atmosphere was contagious and he spoke with complete sincerity.
Ex: Startlingly, we find also that Rule 2.44 would permit either Horses -- Diseases or Horse -- Diseases -- Strangles for a document on strangles in horses (an infectious streptococcal fever); the first of these is blatantly class entry rather than specific, while the second is equally blatantly alphabetico classed.* enfermedad contagiosa = infectious disease, communicable disease.* no contagioso = non-contagious.* risa contagiosa = infectious laugh, infectious laughter.* * *contagioso -sa1 (que se transmite por contacto — directo) contagious; (— indirecto) infectiousno es contagioso it isn't contagious o ( colloq) catching2 ‹risa/alegría› infectious* * *
contagioso◊ -sa adjetivo
(— indirecto) infectious
contagioso,-a adj (virus, enfermedad) contagious, infectious
fam (alegría) infectious
' contagioso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
contagiarse
- contagiosa
English:
catching
- communicable
- contagious
- infectious
* * *contagioso, -a adj1. [enfermedad] [por contacto directo] contagious;[por contacto indirecto] infectious2. [risa, entusiasmo] infectious* * *adj contagious* * *contagioso, -sa adj: contagious, catching* * *contagioso adj contagious -
4 dejar huella
v.to make an impression, to leave an imprint, to leave a marking, to make an imprint.* * *to leave one's mark (en, on)* * *(v.) = leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + a trace, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + an impression, leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx. Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex. Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex. We're all puzzled by the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle where hundreds of boats and planes have disappeared into the blue leaving no trace at all.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex. Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex. The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.* * *(v.) = leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + a trace, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + an impression, leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx: Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.
Ex: Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex: We're all puzzled by the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle where hundreds of boats and planes have disappeared into the blue leaving no trace at all.Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex: Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex: The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers. -
5 dejar mella
(v.) = leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx. The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex. Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex. Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex. The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.* * *(v.) = leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx: The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.
Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex: Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex: Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex: The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers. -
6 hacer huella
(v.) = leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx. The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex. Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex. Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex. The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.* * *(v.) = leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impressionEx: The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.
Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex: Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex: Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex: The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers. -
7 hacer mella
v.to have an effect, to have consequence, to have consequences, to affect.* * *(v.) = take + Posesivo + toll (on), leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impression, hit + homeEx. The pressures which modern society puts on all its members are great and those pressures take their toll.Ex. The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex. Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex. Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex. The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.Ex. With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.* * *(v.) = take + Posesivo + toll (on), leave + an impression, touch + Posesivo + life, leave + Posesivo + mark, cut + a swath(e), leave + an imprint, make + an impression, hit + homeEx: The pressures which modern society puts on all its members are great and those pressures take their toll.
Ex: The impression left by the two early attempts to create universal bibliographic control was that the creation of one universal source of reference was beyond human resources and resourcefulness.Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: Unfortunately, age and lack of proper care have left their marks on many valuable publications, some of which can no longer be used today.Ex: Nilsson's adamantine voice cut a swathe through 20th-century operatic history.Ex: Their music redefined rock and roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this day.Ex: The reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home. -
8 impactar
v.1 to have an impact on.2 to hit (bala).3 to impact, to impinge on.El misil impacta los edificios The missile impacts the buildings.4 to have impact on, to impinge upon, to impact, to impinge on.El anuncio impacta a los jóvenes The ad has impact on young people.5 to cause impact, to cause a sensation, to cause commotion, to impact.El nuevo anuncio impacta The new ad causes impact.* * *1 (físicamente) to hit2 (impresionar) to make an impression on3 (influir, afectar) to affect* * *1.VT to impress, have an impact on2. VI1) (=chocar) to crash ( contra against) (en into)2) (=afectar)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( golpear) to hitb) ( impresionar) to have a profound impact on2.impactar via) ( impresionar) to shockb) ( chocar) to hit, strike* * *= impact, make + impact, shock, touch + Posesivo + life, cast + an impact.Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.Ex. Audiovisual materials have made an enormous impact on all societies.Ex. The gush of water could serve many purposes and was prescribed to soothe, to refrigerate, to stop a swelling, to widen pores, to shock the patient.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. An interest-rate increase is a weapon to fight inflation which will cast an impact on all industries.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( golpear) to hitb) ( impresionar) to have a profound impact on2.impactar via) ( impresionar) to shockb) ( chocar) to hit, strike* * *= impact, make + impact, shock, touch + Posesivo + life, cast + an impact.Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.
Ex: Audiovisual materials have made an enormous impact on all societies.Ex: The gush of water could serve many purposes and was prescribed to soothe, to refrigerate, to stop a swelling, to widen pores, to shock the patient.Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: An interest-rate increase is a weapon to fight inflation which will cast an impact on all industries.* * *impactar [A1 ]vt1 (golpear) to hit2 (impresionar) to have a profound impact on■ impactarvi1 (impresionar) to shockse viste así para impactar she dresses like that to shock people2 (chocar) to hit, strike* * *
impactar ( conjugate impactar) verbo transitivo
verbo intransitivo
impactar verbo transitivo to shock, stun
' impactar' also found in these entries:
English:
set out
* * *♦ vt1. [impresionar] to have an impact on;me impactó oírle hablar de esa manera it made a real impression on me to hear him talk like that;la noticia de su asesinato nos impactó a todos the news of her murder shocked us all♦ vi[bala] to hit* * *v/t1 hit2 ( impresionar) have an impact on* * *impactar vt1) golpear: to hit2) impresionar: to impact, to affect -
9 impresionar
v.1 to impress.El anuncio impacta a los jóvenes The ad has impact on young people.2 to expose (photography).3 to make an impression.4 to put oneself over.* * *1 (causar admiración) to impress■ me impresionó mucho el libro cuando lo leí por primera vez the first time I read the book it made a great impression on me■ sus hazañas bélicas no me impresionan ni lo más mínimo his war exploits don't impress me in the slightest2 (afectar) to affect; (inquietar) to disturb3 (película) to expose* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (Téc) [+ disco] to cut; [+ foto] to expose2) [+ persona] (=causar impresión a) to impress, strike; (=conmover) to move, affect; (=horrorizar) to shock2.VI (=causar impresión) to make an impression3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( causar buena impresión)me impresionó muy bien — (RPl) he made a very good impression (on me)
b) ( conmover) to moveverlo llorar me impresionó mucho — seeing him cry really moved me o made a deep impression on me
c) ( alarmar) to shockd) ( sorprender) to strikelo que más me impresionó fue... — what struck me most was...
2) (Fot) < película> to expose2.impresionar vi to impress3.impresionarse v pron to be shocked (o moved etc)* * *= move, strike + Pronombre Personal, dazzle, shock, bedazzle, wow, impress, touch + Posesivo + life, make + a splash.Ex. Twenty years ago, I was moved by Lubetzky's document, as I was a library school student, and today I am just slightly disappointed because he has added confusion for me rather than clarity to the situation.Ex. 'You commented earlier,' she said ingenuously, aloud, 'that Kass didn't strike you as the union type'.Ex. The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex. The gush of water could serve many purposes and was prescribed to soothe, to refrigerate, to stop a swelling, to widen pores, to shock the patient.Ex. Why were others, especially in the west, so bedazzled by the achievements of the ancient Greeks, that they decided to adopt numerous of their beliefs and values?.Ex. He makes science easy to understand and ' wows' the reader with terrific examples of how modern genetic research is lifting the curtain on human history.Ex. When children are aware that records are kept there are always some who will want to impress or please.Ex. Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex. Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.----* para impresionar = for effect.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( causar buena impresión)me impresionó muy bien — (RPl) he made a very good impression (on me)
b) ( conmover) to moveverlo llorar me impresionó mucho — seeing him cry really moved me o made a deep impression on me
c) ( alarmar) to shockd) ( sorprender) to strikelo que más me impresionó fue... — what struck me most was...
2) (Fot) < película> to expose2.impresionar vi to impress3.impresionarse v pron to be shocked (o moved etc)* * *= move, strike + Pronombre Personal, dazzle, shock, bedazzle, wow, impress, touch + Posesivo + life, make + a splash.Ex: Twenty years ago, I was moved by Lubetzky's document, as I was a library school student, and today I am just slightly disappointed because he has added confusion for me rather than clarity to the situation.
Ex: 'You commented earlier,' she said ingenuously, aloud, 'that Kass didn't strike you as the union type'.Ex: The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.Ex: The gush of water could serve many purposes and was prescribed to soothe, to refrigerate, to stop a swelling, to widen pores, to shock the patient.Ex: Why were others, especially in the west, so bedazzled by the achievements of the ancient Greeks, that they decided to adopt numerous of their beliefs and values?.Ex: He makes science easy to understand and ' wows' the reader with terrific examples of how modern genetic research is lifting the curtain on human history.Ex: When children are aware that records are kept there are always some who will want to impress or please.Ex: Despite his faults, he still manages to change and touch many people's lives through his infectious laughter.Ex: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.* para impresionar = for effect.* * *impresionar [A1 ]vtA ‹persona›ver a mi padre llorar me impresionó mucho seeing my father cry really affected me o moved me o made a deep impression on meme impresionó mucho verla tan delgada it really shocked me to see her looking so thinlo que más me impresionó fue el estado lamentable del edificio what struck me most was the terrible state the building was inme impresionó muy bien ( RPl); he made a very good impression (on me), he really impressed meB1 ( Fot) ‹película› to expose2 ‹disco› to press■ impresionarvito impresste lo dice para impresionar he's only saying it to impress youto be shocked ( o moved etc)* * *
impresionar ( conjugate impresionar) verbo transitivo
1a) ( causar buena impresión):
◊ verlo llorar me impresionó mucho seeing him cry really affected o moved me
2 (Fot) ‹ película› to expose
verbo intransitivo
to impress
impresionar
I verbo transitivo
1 (causar admiración) to impress
(sobrecoger) to shock
(conmover) me impresionó ver llorar a mi padre, seeing my father cry made a deep impression on me
2 Fot to expose
II verbo intransitivo to impress
' impresionar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
afectar
- calar
- sacudir
- apantallar
- impactar
English:
effect
- flex
- impress
- name-dropper
- shock
- shake
* * *♦ vt1. [asombrar] to amaze, to astonish2. [emocionar] to move;[conmocionar, horrorizar] to shock;me impresiona mucho ver sangre the sight of blood horrifies me;le impresionó mucho ver el cadáver seeing the body was a real shock to him3. [maravillar] to impress4. Fot to expose5. RP [causar impresión en]me impresionó muy bien/mal he made a very good/bad impression on me♦ vi1. [asombrar] to be amazing o astonishing2. [emocionar] to be moving;[conmocionar, horrorizar] to be shocking3. [maravillar] to make an impression* * *v/t:* * *impresionar vt1) : to impress, to strike2) : to affect, to moveimpresionar vi: to make an impression* * *impresionar vb1. (causar admiración) to impress2. (inquietar) to shock
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