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1 gorgojo
m.1 weevil (insect).2 snout beetle, seed weevil, weevil.* * *1 (insecto) weevil* * *SM1) (=insecto) grub, weevil2) (=persona) dwarf, runt* * *masculino weevil* * *= weevil.Ex. For example, we find a reference 'Insects, Fossil see also Thrips, fossil' but not 'Insects see also Thrips' or ' Weevils see Beetles'.* * *masculino weevil* * *= weevil.Ex: For example, we find a reference 'Insects, Fossil see also Thrips, fossil' but not 'Insects see also Thrips' or ' Weevils see Beetles'.
* * *weevil* * *
gorgojo m Zool weevil
* * *gorgojo nm[insecto] weevil* * *gorgojo nm: weevil -
2 malla
f.1 mesh.malla de alambre, malla metálica wire mesh2 net.3 swimsuit. (Ecuadoran Spanish, Perú, River Plate)4 bathing suit.* * *1 (red) mesh2 (prenda) leotard1 (medias sin pie) leggings\cota de mallas coat of mail* * *noun f.1) tights2) mesh3) net* * *SF1) [de red] mesh; (=red) networkmalla de alambre — wire mesh, wire netting
2) [para ballet, gimnasia] leotardpl mallas (=leotardos) tights pl, pantyhose (EEUU); [sin pie] leggings3) LAm(tb: malla de baño) swimming costume, swimsuit4) (Dep)5) ( Hist) chain mailcota I, 1)* * *1)a) (Tex) ( de una red) meshuna malla para los insectos — a screen o mesh to stop insects
medias de malla fina/gruesa — sheer/thick tights
al fondo de las mallas — (period) (Dep) into the back of the net
b) ( de armadura) (chain) mailc) ( de alambre) wire netting2)a) ( para gimnasia) leotard•* * *= mesh [meshes, -pl.], netting, wire sieve.Nota: En la fabricación de papel, estructura de hilos finos de metal entrecuzados con objeto de al depositar sobre ella la pasta de papel ésta pierda el agua que contiene.Ex. Wholly new forms of encyclopedias will appear, ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex and there amplified.Ex. I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: gym gear, grouped, and decorated with netting.Ex. The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.----* dibujo de la malla = wire pattern.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* malla metálica = wire mesh.* * *1)a) (Tex) ( de una red) meshuna malla para los insectos — a screen o mesh to stop insects
medias de malla fina/gruesa — sheer/thick tights
al fondo de las mallas — (period) (Dep) into the back of the net
b) ( de armadura) (chain) mailc) ( de alambre) wire netting2)a) ( para gimnasia) leotard•* * *= mesh [meshes, -pl.], netting, wire sieve.Nota: En la fabricación de papel, estructura de hilos finos de metal entrecuzados con objeto de al depositar sobre ella la pasta de papel ésta pierda el agua que contiene.Ex: Wholly new forms of encyclopedias will appear, ready-made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex and there amplified.
Ex: I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: gym gear, grouped, and decorated with netting.Ex: The two moulds, which were twins, were oblong wire sieves mounted on wooden frames, and the deckle was a removable wooden rim which could be fitted to either mould to make it into a tray-like sieve with a raised edge.* dibujo de la malla = wire pattern.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* malla metálica = wire mesh.* * *A1 ( Tex):una bolsa de malla a string bagmedias de malla fina/gruesa sheer/thick tightslas mallas de las redes the mesh of the netsuna malla para los insectos a screen o mesh to stop insects2 (de armadura) mail, chain mail3 (de alambre) wire nettingB1 (para gimnasia) leotardCompuesto:* * *
malla sustantivo femenino
1 ( red) mesh;◊ una malla para los insectos a screen o mesh to stop insects
2
b)
( sin pie) leggings (pl)
malla
I sustantivo femenino
1 Tex mesh
2 (para gimnasia) leotard
3 LAm (bañador) swimsuit, swimming costume
II fpl mallas, (pantalón ajustado) leggings
' malla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
red
- mono
English:
chain mail
- leotard
- mesh
- string vest
- bathing suit
- fish
- gauze
- hose
- mail
- swimsuit
- tights
* * *malla nf1. [tejido] meshmalla de alambre wire mesh;malla cristalina crystal lattice;malla metálica wire mesh2. [red] net;envió el balón al fondo de las mallas he drove the ball into the back of the net3. Ecuad, Perú, RP [traje de baño] swimsuit[de ballet] tights5. RP [de gimnasia] leotardmalla amarilla [en ciclismo] yellow jersey6. RP [de reloj] metal wristband* * *f3:mallas pl pantyhose, Br tights* * *malla nf1) : mesh2) leotardo: leotard, tights pl3)malla de baño : bathing suit* * * -
3 polinización
f.pollination.* * *1 pollination* * *SF pollination* * *femenino pollination* * *= pollination.Ex. For example, in the index entry 'Insects; pollination by, of crops', 'pollination by' qualifies both 'Insects' and 'of crops'.* * *femenino pollination* * *= pollination.Ex: For example, in the index entry 'Insects; pollination by, of crops', 'pollination by' qualifies both 'Insects' and 'of crops'.
* * *pollinationpolinización cruzada cross-pollination* * *
polinización sustantivo femenino
pollination
polinización sustantivo femenino pollination
' polinización' also found in these entries:
English:
pollination
* * *polinización nfpollinationpolinización cruzada cross-pollination* * *f BOT pollination -
4 pulgón
m.plant louse, aphid, greenfly.* * *1 aphid* * *SM plant louse* * *masculino aphid, plant louse* * *= thrips.Ex. For example, we find a reference 'Insects, Fossil see also thrips, fossil' but not 'Insects see also thrips' or 'Weevils see Beetles'.* * *masculino aphid, plant louse* * *= thrips.Ex: For example, we find a reference 'Insects, Fossil see also thrips, fossil' but not 'Insects see also thrips' or 'Weevils see Beetles'.
* * *aphid, plant louseCompuesto:whitefly* * *
pulgón sustantivo masculino
aphid, plant louse
' pulgón' also found in these entries:
English:
greenfly
- green
* * *pulgón nmgreenfly, aphid* * *m ZO aphid, Brgreenfly -
5 cundido
adj.totally full, overfilled, swarming.past part.past participle of spanish verb: cundir.* * *- da adjetivo (Méx)cundido de algo: estaba cundida de cáncer she was riddled with cancer; la casa estaba cundida de insectos — the house was full of o swarming with insects
* * *- da adjetivo (Méx)cundido de algo: estaba cundida de cáncer she was riddled with cancer; la casa estaba cundida de insectos — the house was full of o swarming with insects
* * *cundido -da( Méx) cundido DE algo: estaba cundida de cáncer she was riddled with cancerla casa estaba cundida de insectos the house was full of o swarming with insectsazoteas cundidas de tendederos roofs crowded with washing lines -
6 entomofobia
f.entomophobia, phobia of insects, irrational fear of insects, fear of insects. -
7 animal vertebrado
(n.) = vertebrate animalEx. Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.* * *(n.) = vertebrate animalEx: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.
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8 arrendajo azul
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9 artrópodo
adj.arthropodal, arthropodous.m.arthropod.* * *1 arthropod* * *SM arthropodpl artrópodos SMPL [como clase] arthropoda* * *masculino arthropod* * *= arthropod.Ex. Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.* * *masculino arthropod* * *= arthropod.Ex: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.
* * *arthropod* * *♦ nm[animal] arthropod♦ artrópodos nmpl[familia] Arthropoda;del tipo de los artrópodos of the phylum Arthropoda* * *artrópodo nm: arthropod -
10 atmosférico
adj.atmospheric, atmospherical, air.* * *► adjetivo1 atmospheric, atmospherical* * *(f. - atmosférica)adj.* * *ADJ atmospheric* * *- ca adjetivo atmospheric* * *= atmospheric.Ex. This article focuses on aspects of climatic conditions in tropical countries: excessive heat and light; excessive atmospheric humidity; air conditioning and ventilation; and insects and fungi = Este artículo se centra en algunos aspectos de las condiciones climáticas en los países tropicales: excesivo calor y luz, excesiva humedad atmosférica, aire acondicionado y ventilación, insectos y hongos.----* con control atmosférico = atmospherically-controlled.* condiciones atmosféricas = atmospheric conditions.* humedad atmosférica = atmospheric humidity.* polución atmosférica = atmospheric pollution.* presión atmosférica = air pressure, atmospheric pressure.* * *- ca adjetivo atmospheric* * *= atmospheric.Ex: This article focuses on aspects of climatic conditions in tropical countries: excessive heat and light; excessive atmospheric humidity; air conditioning and ventilation; and insects and fungi = Este artículo se centra en algunos aspectos de las condiciones climáticas en los países tropicales: excesivo calor y luz, excesiva humedad atmosférica, aire acondicionado y ventilación, insectos y hongos.
* con control atmosférico = atmospherically-controlled.* condiciones atmosféricas = atmospheric conditions.* humedad atmosférica = atmospheric humidity.* polución atmosférica = atmospheric pollution.* presión atmosférica = air pressure, atmospheric pressure.* * *atmosférico -caatmospheric* * *
atmosférico◊ -ca adjetivo
atmospheric
atmosférico,-a adjetivo atmospheric
' atmosférico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atmosférica
- fenómena
- fenómeno
- hacer
English:
atmospheric
* * *atmosférico, -a adjatmospheric* * *adj atmospheric;presión atmosférica atmospheric pressure* * *atmosférico, -ca adj: atmospheric* * *atmosférico adj atmospheric -
11 capullo
m.1 bud, offshoot.2 cocoon.* * *1 (de insectos) cocoon2 BOTÁNICA bud3 tabú (prepucio) foreskin4 tabú (estúpido) silly bugger, dickhead* * *ISM1) (=flor) bud2) (Zool) cocoon3) *** [del pene] head4) [de bellota] cup5) [tela] coarse silk clothIIcapullo, -a*** SM / F (=imbécil) twit *¡eres un capullo! — you're a daft sod! ***
* * *1) (Bot) bud2) (Zool) cocoon* * *= blossom, bud, cocoon, wanker, tosser, shithead, dweeb.Ex. Spring is prime hotel season in Washington, DC -- our fingers are crossed that the cherry blossoms come early.Ex. Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.Ex. The author considers the important place of security risk management in the building of a safety cocoon in which people are secure and in which information and equipment are protected from interference.Ex. These are the wankers who thought they knew all about fashion.Ex. The site shows that the highest proportions of ' tossers' -- or overspenders -- are in Northern Ireland and eastern England.Ex. With all the pandering shitheads in politics today, it's so refreshing to see some one who will just say 'fuck off, don't bother me'.Ex. For this reason, I will probably not vote in the London mayoral election at all and this doesn't make me a whinging negativist dweeb.* * *1) (Bot) bud2) (Zool) cocoon* * *= blossom, bud, cocoon, wanker, tosser, shithead, dweeb.Ex: Spring is prime hotel season in Washington, DC -- our fingers are crossed that the cherry blossoms come early.
Ex: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.Ex: The author considers the important place of security risk management in the building of a safety cocoon in which people are secure and in which information and equipment are protected from interference.Ex: These are the wankers who thought they knew all about fashion.Ex: The site shows that the highest proportions of ' tossers' -- or overspenders -- are in Northern Ireland and eastern England.Ex: With all the pandering shitheads in politics today, it's so refreshing to see some one who will just say 'fuck off, don't bother me'.Ex: For this reason, I will probably not vote in the London mayoral election at all and this doesn't make me a whinging negativist dweeb.* * *A ( Bot) budB ( Zool) cocoonC ( Esp)* * *
capullo sustantivo masculinoa) (Bot) budb) (Zool) cocoon
capullo sustantivo masculino
1 (de un insecto) cocoon
2 Bot bud
3 ofens (imbécil) silly bugger, US idiot
' capullo' also found in these entries:
English:
bud
- cocoon
- rosebud
- rose
* * *capullo, -a♦ adjEsp muy Fam♦ nm1. [de flor] budcapullo de rosa rosebud2. [de gusano] cocoon♦ nm,fEsp muy Fam [persona despreciable] jerk, Br dickhead* * *m1 ZO cocoon2 BOT bud3 poppersona jerk fam, Brdickhead pop* * *capullo nm1) : cocoon2) : bud (of a flower)* * *capullo n (de planta) bud -
12 coloración
f.1 coloration, colouration, coloring, pigmentation.2 skin colouring, pigmentation.3 staining.* * *1 coloration, colouring (US coloring)* * *SF [gen] coloration, colouring, coloring (EEUU); (Zool) coloration* * ** * *= colouring [coloring, -USA], coloration.Ex. Perhaps he had the protective coloring of the chameleon and the adaptability of the amphibian that can breathe both hair and water.Ex. Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.* * ** * *= colouring [coloring, -USA], coloration.Ex: Perhaps he had the protective coloring of the chameleon and the adaptability of the amphibian that can breathe both hair and water.
Ex: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.* * *1(color): la preparación adquiere una coloración rojiza the preparation takes on a reddish colorla coloración característica de la especie the characteristic coloration o markings of the species2 (acción) coloring** * *
coloración sustantivo femenino colouration, colouring
' coloración' also found in these entries:
English:
discoloration
* * *coloración nf1. [acción] colouring2. [color] coloration, colouring3. [de animal] markingscoloración defensiva protective markings* * *f coloration* * * -
13 combate aéreo
m.1 air battle, aerial battle, dogfight.2 air battling.* * *(n.) = dogfight [dog fight]Ex. But bats also appeared to capture insects near and possibly on the ground and near or in vegetation, flew low over water to drink, and pursued each other in aerial dogfights.* * *(n.) = dogfight [dog fight]Ex: But bats also appeared to capture insects near and possibly on the ground and near or in vegetation, flew low over water to drink, and pursued each other in aerial dogfights.
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14 condiciones climáticas
(n.) = climatic conditionsEx. This article focuses on aspects of climatic conditions in tropical countries: excessive heat and light, excessive atmospheric humidity, air conditioning and ventilation, and insects and fungi = Este artículo se centra en algunos aspectos de las condiciones climáticas en los países tropicales: excesivo calor y luz, excesiva humedad atmosférica, aire acondicionado y ventilación, insectos y hongos.* * *(n.) = climatic conditionsEx: This article focuses on aspects of climatic conditions in tropical countries: excessive heat and light, excessive atmospheric humidity, air conditioning and ventilation, and insects and fungi = Este artículo se centra en algunos aspectos de las condiciones climáticas en los países tropicales: excesivo calor y luz, excesiva humedad atmosférica, aire acondicionado y ventilación, insectos y hongos.
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15 congelación
f.1 freezing, freeze, congealment, frostbite.2 freeze, suspension, stay.3 deep-freezing.4 freeze, immobilization.* * *1 (gen) freezing2 (precios, salarios, etc) freeze* * *SF1) [de alimentos, líquidos] freezing2) (Med) frostbite3) (Econ) freeze, freezing4)congelación de imagen — [de vídeo] freeze-frame
* * *a) (de alimentos, agua) freezingb) (Med) exposure; ( de extremidades) frostbitec) (de precios, salarios, créditos) freezing; (de proyecto, negociación) suspension* * *= freeze, freezing, icing.Ex. Since a freeze on all hiring was in effect, taking on new people was out of the question.Ex. Freezing is effective in eliminating injurious book insects.Ex. The loins were divided into 2 lots: one lot was iced immediately and the other lot was left at room temperature for 6 hours before icing.----* congelación de la imagen = freeze-frame.* congelación del cuerpo humano por los efectos del frío = frostbite.* congelación de los presupuestos = budget freeze.* congelación del salario = salary freeze.* congelación salarial = salary freeze.* * *a) (de alimentos, agua) freezingb) (Med) exposure; ( de extremidades) frostbitec) (de precios, salarios, créditos) freezing; (de proyecto, negociación) suspension* * *= freeze, freezing, icing.Ex: Since a freeze on all hiring was in effect, taking on new people was out of the question.
Ex: Freezing is effective in eliminating injurious book insects.Ex: The loins were divided into 2 lots: one lot was iced immediately and the other lot was left at room temperature for 6 hours before icing.* congelación de la imagen = freeze-frame.* congelación del cuerpo humano por los efectos del frío = frostbite.* congelación de los presupuestos = budget freeze.* congelación del salario = salary freeze.* congelación salarial = salary freeze.* * *1 (de alimentos, agua) freezing2 ( Med) exposure; (de extremidades) frostbitemuerte por congelación death from exposure3 (de precios, salarios) freezing; (de créditos, fondos) freezingla congelación de las negociaciones the deadlock in the negotiationsCompuesto:( Agr, UE) set-aside* * *
congelación sustantivo femenino freezing: la congelación de los alimentos debe realizarse cuanto antes, the food should be frozen as soon as possible
' congelación' also found in these entries:
English:
freeze
- freezing
- freezing point
- frostbite
- wage freeze
- exposure
- frost
* * *1. [de alimento, líquido] freezing2. [de persona] freezing;[de dedos, miembro] frostbite;morir por congelación to freeze to death3. [de precios, salarios] freeze;[de cuenta bancaria] freezing; [de negociaciones] deadlock, impasse;el gobierno anunció la congelación inmediata de los sueldos de los funcionarios the government announced an immediate wage freeze for public sector workerscongelación salarial pay freeze* * *f1 freezing;congelación de precios/de salarios price/wage freeze2 MED frostbite* * *congelación nf, pl - ciones1) : freezing2) : frostbite -
16 cosa viva
(n.) = living thingEx. Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.* * *(n.) = living thingEx: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.
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17 cucaracha
f.1 cockroach.2 jalopy, junk car, rickety car.* * *1 cockroach* * *1. SF1) (Zool) cockroach2) Méx * (=coche) old crock, old banger3) ** (=droga) roach **4) (Inform) chip2.SM * priest* * *femenino (Zool) cockroach* * *= cockroach, roach.Nota: Abreviatura de cockroach.Ex. This article identifies five types of crawling insects which commonly infest libraries: booklice, bookworms, cockroaches, silverfish and termites.Ex. The potential of electromagnetism technology, a physical control method, in the control of hygiene pests (e.g., ants and roaches) is discussed.* * *femenino (Zool) cockroach* * *= cockroach, roach.Nota: Abreviatura de cockroach.Ex: This article identifies five types of crawling insects which commonly infest libraries: booklice, bookworms, cockroaches, silverfish and termites.
Ex: The potential of electromagnetism technology, a physical control method, in the control of hygiene pests (e.g., ants and roaches) is discussed.* * *1 ( Zool) cockroach* * *
cucaracha sustantivo femenino (Zool) cockroach
cucaracha sustantivo femenino Zool cockroach
' cucaracha' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barata
English:
cockroach
- roach
* * *cucaracha nfcockroach* * *f ZO cockroach* * *cucaracha nf: cockroach, roach* * *cucaracha n cockroach [pl. cockroaches] -
18 dañino
adj.harmful, bad, damaging, evil.* * *► adjetivo\animales dañinos pests, vermin sing* * *(f. - dañina)adj.* * *dañino, -a1. ADJ1) [para la salud] harmfulanimales dañinos — vermin sing, pests
2) [para el desarrollo de algo] damaging ( para to)2.SM / F Cono Sur thief* * *- na adjetivo [ser] <planta/sustancia> harmfuldañino para la salud — harmful to o bad for one's health
* * *= crippling, injurious, disruptive.Ex. Can we avoid racism, sexism and the crippling effects of other forms of prejudicial stereotyping without recourse to censorship?.Ex. Freezing is effective in eliminating injurious book insects.Ex. The crisis in South African education -- particularly black education -- has resulted from the disruptive effects of apartheid.----* animal dañino = pest.* * *- na adjetivo [ser] <planta/sustancia> harmfuldañino para la salud — harmful to o bad for one's health
* * *= crippling, injurious, disruptive.Ex: Can we avoid racism, sexism and the crippling effects of other forms of prejudicial stereotyping without recourse to censorship?.
Ex: Freezing is effective in eliminating injurious book insects.Ex: The crisis in South African education -- particularly black education -- has resulted from the disruptive effects of apartheid.* animal dañino = pest.* * *dañino -na1 [ SER] ‹persona› malicious2 [ SER] ‹planta/sustancia› harmfulun animal dañino an animal which causes damage to crops ( o livestock etc), a pestdañino PARA algo harmful TO sthdañino para la salud harmful to o bad for one's health* * *
dañino◊ -na adjetivo [ser] ‹planta/sustancia› harmful;
dañino para algo harmful to sth
dañino,-a adjetivo harmful, damaging [para, to]
' dañino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dañina
- mala
- malo
- veneno
English:
bad
- dangerous
- harmful
* * *dañino, -a adj1. [sustancia, hábito, plaga] harmful;dañino para la salud harmful to health2. [persona] evil;* * *adj harmful; figmalicious* * *dañino, -na adj: harmful* * *dañino adj harmful -
19 de lana
woollen (US woolen)* * *= woollen [woolen, -USA]Ex. Results of experiments have indicated that because the beetles favour fleecy woollen material, this material can be used to trap insects in library book depositories.* * *= woollen [woolen, -USA]Ex: Results of experiments have indicated that because the beetles favour fleecy woollen material, this material can be used to trap insects in library book depositories.
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20 destrozo
m.1 damage.alguien tendrá que pagar los destrozos someone will have to pay for the damage2 destruction, desolation, rout, ravage.3 breakage, damage, wreckage.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: destrozar.* * *1 (acción) destruction* * *SM1) (=acción) destructioncausar o provocar destrozos — to cause o wreak havoc (en in)
los destrozos causados por las inundaciones — the destruction caused by the flooding, the havoc wrought by the floods
* * ** * *= defacement, smashing, ravages, rampage, decimation, rack and ruin, shambles.Ex. Finally, a few copies of an edition seem generally to have slipped through with their cancellanda uncancelled, so that examples of the original settings may sometimes be found (occasionally slashed by the warehouse keeper's shears, deliberate defacement which escaped notice).Ex. The traditional sacred silence has even been replaced by a wonderful and imaginative smashing of the 'sound barrier' between silent print and the world of activity.Ex. Problems faced maybe entirely new ones, such as protecting the library's stock from the ravages of climate or of insects.Ex. These nocturnal rampages by gangs of werewolves included chasing women, eating prodigiously, being splattered with mud, and caterwauling generally.Ex. Over the past decades librarians have been variously outraged and resigned to budget cuts and spiralling prices, leading to the decimation of their holdings.Ex. The policies that the Mugabe government have taken have lead the country to economic and political rack and ruin.Ex. The article is entitled 'From shambles to showplace'.----* causar destrozos = wreak + devastation.* destrozo intencionado = mutilation.* destrozo producido por las condiciones ambientales = environmental damage.* * ** * *= defacement, smashing, ravages, rampage, decimation, rack and ruin, shambles.Ex: Finally, a few copies of an edition seem generally to have slipped through with their cancellanda uncancelled, so that examples of the original settings may sometimes be found (occasionally slashed by the warehouse keeper's shears, deliberate defacement which escaped notice).
Ex: The traditional sacred silence has even been replaced by a wonderful and imaginative smashing of the 'sound barrier' between silent print and the world of activity.Ex: Problems faced maybe entirely new ones, such as protecting the library's stock from the ravages of climate or of insects.Ex: These nocturnal rampages by gangs of werewolves included chasing women, eating prodigiously, being splattered with mud, and caterwauling generally.Ex: Over the past decades librarians have been variously outraged and resigned to budget cuts and spiralling prices, leading to the decimation of their holdings.Ex: The policies that the Mugabe government have taken have lead the country to economic and political rack and ruin.Ex: The article is entitled 'From shambles to showplace'.* causar destrozos = wreak + devastation.* destrozo intencionado = mutilation.* destrozo producido por las condiciones ambientales = environmental damage.* * *las inundaciones han causado grandes destrozos en toda la zona the floods have caused widespread damage throughout the arealos destrozos causados por el temporal the storm damage, the destruction caused by the stormlos destrozos causados por la guerra the ravages of warlos niños hacen destrozos cuando los dejo solos the children wreck everything o cause havoc if I leave them on their own* * *
Del verbo destrozar: ( conjugate destrozar)
destrozo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
destrozó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
destrozar
destrozo
destrozar ( conjugate destrozar) verbo transitivo
‹cristal/jarrón› to smash;
‹ juguete› to pull … apart;
‹ coche› to wreck;
‹ libro› to pull apart
‹ corazón› to break;
destrozarse verbo pronominal
[jarrón/cristal] to smash
destrozo sustantivo masculino: tb
destrozar verbo transitivo
1 (romper) to tear up, wreck, ruin
2 (una tela, un papel) to tear to shreds, rip up
3 (apenar, desgarrar) to shatter, devastate: me destroza verte así, it breaks my heart to see you this way
4 (los planes, la convivencia, etc) to ruin
destrozo sustantivo masculino
1 destruction 2 destrozos, damage sing
' destrozo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
carnicería
- estragos
- daño
* * *destrozo nmdamage;alguien tendrá que pagar los destrozos someone will have to pay for the damage;el perro y el gato hicieron un destrozo en el jardín the dog and the cat caused havoc in the garden;¡vaya destrozo que te has hecho en la rodilla! you've made a real mess of your knee!* * *destrozo nm1) daño: damage2) : havoc, destruction
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