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101 smart
1. adjective1) (neat and well-dressed; fashionable: You're looking very smart today; a smart suit.) velkledd/-pleid, smart2) (clever and quick in thought and action: We need a smart boy to help in the shop; I don't trust some of those smart salesmen.) flink, rask, rappkjeftet3) (brisk; sharp: She gave him a smart slap on the cheek.) rask, sviende2. verb1) ((of part of the body) to be affected by a sharp stinging feeling: The thick smoke made his eyes smart.) svi, smerte2) (to feel annoyed, resentful etc after being insulted etc: He is still smarting from your remarks.) vri seg, lide under3. noun(the stinging feeling left by a blow or the resentful feeling left by an insult: He could still feel the smart of her slap/insult.) sviende smerte- smarten- smartly
- smartness
- smart bomb
- smart cardflott--------frekk--------gløgg--------klar--------lys--------våkenIsubst. \/smɑːt\/1) svie, sviing2) stikkende smerte, sviende smerte3) ( gammeldags) smerte, sorg4) smart fyr, smartingsmart of something smerte over noeIIverb \/smɑːt\/1) gjøre vondt, svi, smerte2) ha vondt, føle smerte, lide, plages3) ( om følelser) såre, forårsake smerte4) vri, krympe segsmart for (få) svi for, lide for• you'll smart for this!smart under something lide under noe, plages av noeIIIadj. \/smɑːt\/1) smart, kompetent, dugelig, dyktig2) fyndig, kvikk, kjapp, smart, rappmunnet, slagferdig3) smart, flink, våken, skarp, oppvakt, gløgg4) stilig, elegant, flott, velkledd, fasjonabel5) ( i forretninger e.l.) snedig, lur, skarp, finurlig6) ( om smerte) skarp, sviende7) rask, hurtig, energisk, frisk, heftig8) nesevis, frekk9) ( om maskin e.l.) tenkende, intelligentget smart! (amer.) ta deg sammen!, skjerp deg!look smart (about it)! ( særlig britisk) raska på!, se å få opp farta! -
102 slur
1. transitive verb,- rr-2. nounslur one's words/speech — undeutlich sprechen
cast a slur on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas verunglimpfen (geh.)
it's a slur on his reputation — es schmälert seinen Ruf
* * *[slɜ:ʳ, AM slɜ:r]I. vt<- rr->1. (pronounce unclearly)2. (damage sb's reputation)▪ to \slur sb jdn verleumdenII. na \slur against [or on] sb/sth eine beleidigende Äußerung über jdn/etwto cast a \slur on sb/sth jdn/etw in einem schlechten Licht erscheinen lassen* * *[slɜː(r)]1. n1) Makel m, Schandfleck m; (= insult) Beleidigung fto cast a slur on sb/sth — jdn/etw in schlechtem Licht erscheinen lassen; (person) jdn/etw verunglimpfen
it is no slur on him to say that... — es geht nicht gegen ihn, wenn man sagt, dass...
3)2. vt1) (= pronounce indistinctly) undeutlich artikulieren; words, syllable (halb) verschlucken, verschleifen2) (MUS) binden, gebunden spielen/singen* * *slur1 [slɜː; US slɜr]A v/t1. verunglimpfen, verleumden2. obs beflecken (auch fig)B s1. Makel m, (Schand)Fleck m:a) → A 1,b) jemandes Ruf etc schädigen2. Verunglimpfung f, Verleumdung fslur2 [slɜː; US slɜr]A v/t1. a) undeutlich schreibenb) TYPO schmitzen, verwischen2. LING eine Silbe etc verschlucken, -schleifen, undeutlich aussprechen3. MUSa) Töne binden, legato spielenb) Noten mit Bindebogen bezeichnenB v/i1. undeutlich schreiben2. nuscheln, undeutlich sprechen4. TYPO schmitzenC s1. Undeutlichkeit f, Genuschel n2. MUSa) Bindung f, Legato nb) Bindebogen m3. TYPO Schmitz m* * *1. transitive verb,- rr-2. nounslur one's words/speech — undeutlich sprechen
cast a slur on somebody/something — jemanden/etwas verunglimpfen (geh.)
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103 taunt
1. n ядовитая насмешка; колкость2. n горький упрёк3. n уст. предмет насмешек4. v насмехаться; говорить колкости; поддевать5. v зло упрекать, бросать обидные упрёки6. v дразнить, поддразнивать7. a мор. очень высокийСинонимический ряд:1. insult (noun) censure; dare; derision; gibe; insult; jeer; mockery; ridicule; scoff; scorn; slur; twitting2. bait (verb) badger; bait; heckle; hector; hound3. ridicule (verb) censure; deride; gibe at; insult; jeer; jeer at; laugh at; lout; mock; provoke; quiz; rally; razz; ridicule; scoff; scoff at; scorn; scout; sneer; sneer at; twit; upbraidАнтонимический ряд:compliment; flatter; praise; respect; uphold -
104 fling
fliŋ
1. past tense, past participle - flung; verb1) (to throw with great force: He flung a brick through the window.) arrojar, lanzar2) (to rush: He flung out of the house.) arrojarse
2. noun(a lively Scottish dance: They danced a Highland fling.) danza escocesafling vb tirartr[flɪŋ]1 (throw) lanzamiento2 (wild time) juerga3 (affair) aventura (amorosa), romance nombre masculino1 (throw) arrojar, tirar, lanzar2 (move) echar, lanzar3 (say) lanzar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto fling oneself at somebody arrojarse sobre alguiento fling oneself into something entregarse a algoto fling up one's hands in horror horrorizarseto have a fling echar una cana al aire, correrla1) throw: lanzar, tirar, arrojar2)to fling oneself : lanzarse, tirarse, precipitarsefling n1) throw: lanzamiento m2) attempt: intento m3) affair: aventura f4) binge: juerga fn.• baile escocés s.m.• lanzamiento s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: flung) = arrojar v.• botar v.• echar v.• lanzar v.• tirar v.
I flɪŋ(past & past p flung) transitive verba) ( throw violently) lanzar*, tirar, arrojar, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per)we flung ourselves (down) on the ground — nos tiramos or echamos al suelo
b) \<\<glance/insult\>\> lanzar*to fling something in somebody's face — \<\<past/mistake\>\> echarle algo en cara a alguien
Phrasal Verbs:- fling up
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1) (colloq)a) ( love affair) aventura fb) ( wild time) juerga f (fam)to have a final fling before settling down — echarse una cana al aire antes de sentar cabeza
2) ( throw) lanzamiento m3) ( Highland fling) baile escocés[flɪŋ] (vb: pt, pp flung)1. N1)to have one's fling, go on a fling — echar una canita al aire
2) * aventura f amorosa3) (also: Highland fling)see highland2.VT [+ stone] arrojar, lanzarshe was flung to the ground by her horse — el caballo la lanzó or tiró or arrojó al suelo
to fling o.s. over a cliff — despeñarse por un precipicio
she flung herself at him — se arrojó or lanzó or tiró sobre él
to fling o.s. into a chair — dejarse caer de golpe en una silla
to fling o.s. into a job — lanzarse a hacer un trabajo
to fling off/on one's clothes — quitarse/ponerse la ropa de prisa
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I [flɪŋ](past & past p flung) transitive verba) ( throw violently) lanzar*, tirar, arrojar, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per)we flung ourselves (down) on the ground — nos tiramos or echamos al suelo
b) \<\<glance/insult\>\> lanzar*to fling something in somebody's face — \<\<past/mistake\>\> echarle algo en cara a alguien
Phrasal Verbs:- fling up
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1) (colloq)a) ( love affair) aventura fb) ( wild time) juerga f (fam)to have a final fling before settling down — echarse una cana al aire antes de sentar cabeza
2) ( throw) lanzamiento m3) ( Highland fling) baile escocés -
105 forgive
fə'ɡivpast tense - forgave; verb1) (to stop being angry with (someone who has done something wrong): He forgave her for stealing his watch.)2) (to stop being angry about (something that someone has done): He forgave her angry words.)•- forgiving
forgive vb perdonarEl pasado de forgive es forgave y el participio pasado es forgiven; el gerundio se escribe forgivingtr[fə'gɪv]1 (pardon) perdonar■ one could be forgiven for thinking that... se le puede perdonar pensar que...2 (let off debt) perdonar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto forgive and forget perdonar y olvidarv.(§ p.,p.p.: forgave, forgiven) = condonar v.• perdonar v.• remitir v.fər'gɪv, fə'gɪv[fǝ'ɡɪv] (pt forgave) (pp forgiven)to forgive somebody FOR -ING: forgive me for interrupting but... perdona que interrumpa pero...; one could be forgiven for thinking that... — no sería disparatado deducir que...
1.VT [+ person, fault] perdonar, disculpar (esp LAm)forgive me — (=excuse me) perdone, con permiso (LAm)
2.VI perdonar* * *[fər'gɪv, fə'gɪv]to forgive somebody FOR -ING: forgive me for interrupting but... perdona que interrumpa pero...; one could be forgiven for thinking that... — no sería disparatado deducir que...
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106 slap
slæp
1. noun(a blow with the palm of the hand or anything flat: The child got a slap from his mother for being rude.) palmada, cachete, bofetada, bofetón
2. verb(to give a slap to: He slapped my face.) abofetear, dar una bofetada a- slapdash- slap-happy
- slapstick
slap1 n bofetada / palmadaslap2 vb1. dar una bofetada2. dar una palmadathey slapped him on the back and shook his hand le dieron palmadas en la espalda y le dieron la manotr[slæp]1 (straight) de lleno2 (right) justo■ they've built a huge hotel slap in the middle of the port han construido un hotel enorme justo en medio del puerto2 (place, put) tirar, arrojar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLa slap in the face (rebuff) un desaire, una bofetadaa slap on the wrist un tirón de orejasto slap make-up on one's face embadurnarse la cara de maquillajeto slap paint on a wall dar una mano de pintura en la paredto slap somebody on the back dar a alguien una palmadita en la espaldaslap n: bofetada f, cachetada f, palmada fadv.• de golpe adv.• directamente adv.n.• bofetada s.f.• cale s.m.• guantada s.f.• mamporro s.m.• manotazo s.m.• manoteo s.m.• morrada s.f.• palmada s.f.• porrada s.f.• sopapo s.m.• sopetón s.m.• torta s.f.• tortazo s.m.v.• abofetear v.• acachetear v.• dar una palmada v.• manotear v.• palmotear v.• pegar v.• santiguar v.• sobar v.• sopapear v.
I slæp1) ( hit)to slap somebody — ( on face) pegarle* or darle* una bofetada or (AmL tb) una cachetada a alguien, abofetear a alguien, cachetear a alguien (AmL); (on arm, leg) pegarle* or darle* una palmada a alguien
2)a) ( put with force) tirarshe slapped the contract down on the desk — tiró or (fam) plantó el contrato en el escritorio
b) (put, apply carelessly)c) ( impose) (colloq)to slap something ON something: they slapped another 5% on the price le encajaron un 5% de aumento al precio (fam); to slap somebody WITH something (AmE): we've been slapped with a large fine — nos han encajado or metido un multazo (fam)
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he gave me a slap on the back — me dio una palmada or una palmadita en la espalda
a slap in the face — (rebuff, insult) una bofetada
a slap on the wrist — un tirón de orejas (fam), un palmetazo
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adverb (colloq)[slæp]1.N palmada f, manotada fto give sb a slap on the back — (fig) felicitar a algn
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a slap in the face — una bofetada, un bofetón; (fig) un desaire•
to give sb a slap on the wrist — (fig) dar un tirón de orejas a algn2.ADV * de lleno3. VT1) (=strike) dar manotadas a; (once) dar una manotada a; (in the face) abofetear, dar una bofetada ato slap sb's face, slap sb in the face — dar una bofetada a algn, abofetear a algn
she slapped the little boy's leg, she slapped the little boy on the leg — le dio al niño un cachete en la pierna
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to slap sb down — (fig) bajarle los humos a algn•
to slap sb's wrist — (fig) dar un tirón de orejas a algn2) (=put)he slapped the book on the table — tiró or arrojó el libro sobre la mesa
the judge slapped £100 on the fine — el juez aumentó la multa en 100 libras
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to slap paint on sth — pintar algo a brochazos4.EXCL ¡zas!* * *
I [slæp]1) ( hit)to slap somebody — ( on face) pegarle* or darle* una bofetada or (AmL tb) una cachetada a alguien, abofetear a alguien, cachetear a alguien (AmL); (on arm, leg) pegarle* or darle* una palmada a alguien
2)a) ( put with force) tirarshe slapped the contract down on the desk — tiró or (fam) plantó el contrato en el escritorio
b) (put, apply carelessly)c) ( impose) (colloq)to slap something ON something: they slapped another 5% on the price le encajaron un 5% de aumento al precio (fam); to slap somebody WITH something (AmE): we've been slapped with a large fine — nos han encajado or metido un multazo (fam)
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he gave me a slap on the back — me dio una palmada or una palmadita en la espalda
a slap in the face — (rebuff, insult) una bofetada
a slap on the wrist — un tirón de orejas (fam), un palmetazo
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107 snub
1. past tense, past participle - snubbed; verb(to treat, or speak to, in a cold, scornful way; to insult: He snubbed me by not replying to my question.) ofender
2. noun(an act of snubbing; an insult.) ofensa
3. adjective((of the nose) short and slightly turned up at the end: a snub nose.) respingón, chatotr[snʌb]1 (nose) respingón,-ona, chato,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be snubbed sufrir un desairesnub n: desaire madj.• respingado, -a adj.• respingón, -ona adj.n.• desaire s.m.• repulsa s.f.v.• desairar v.
I snʌba) \<\<person\>\> desairar; ( by looking the other way) voltearle or (Esp) volverle* la cara a, darle* vuelta la cara a (CS)b) ( reject) \<\<offer\>\> desdeñar, rechazar*
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noun desaire m
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I [snʌb]1.N desaire m2.VT [+ person] desairar, volver la espalda a; [+ offer] rechazar
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[snʌb]ADJ* * *
I [snʌb]a) \<\<person\>\> desairar; ( by looking the other way) voltearle or (Esp) volverle* la cara a, darle* vuelta la cara a (CS)b) ( reject) \<\<offer\>\> desdeñar, rechazar*
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noun desaire m
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108 wrong
roŋ
1. adjective1) (having an error or mistake(s); incorrect: The child gave the wrong answer; We went in the wrong direction.) equivocado, erróneo, incorrecto2) (incorrect in one's answer(s), opinion(s) etc; mistaken: I thought Singapore was south of the Equator, but I was quite wrong.) equivocado3) (not good, not morally correct etc: It is wrong to steal.) malo4) (not suitable: He's the wrong man for the job.) inadecuado, impropio, inoportuno5) (not right; not normal: There's something wrong with this engine; What's wrong with that child - why is she crying?) que no va bien, que no funciona
2. adverb(incorrectly: I think I may have spelt her name wrong.) mal, incorrectamente
3. noun(that which is not morally correct: He does not know right from wrong.) mal
4. verb(to insult or hurt unjustly: You wrong me by suggesting that I'm lying.) ser injusto con, juzgar, agraviar- wrongful- wrongfully
- wrongfulness
- wrongly
- wrongdoer
- wrongdoing
- do someone wrong
- do wrong
- do wrong
- go wrong
- in the wrong
wrong1 adj1. incorrecto / erróneo2. equivocado / mal / que no es3. malowrong2 adv malto go wrong estropearse / averiarsewrong3 n maltr[rɒŋ]1 (erroneous) erróneo,-a, equivocado,-a, incorrecto,-awe're going the wrong way nos hemos equivocado de camino, vamos malthey arrested the wrong man detuvieron al hombre que no era, detuvieron al hombre equivocado2 (mistaken) equivocado,-ayou're wrong in thinking that... te equivocas si piensas que...3 (evil, immoral) malo,-a; (unacceptable, unfair) injusto,-a4 (amiss) malwhat's wrong? ¿qué pasa?is anything wrong? ¿pasa algo?what's wrong with him? ¿qué le pasa?5 (unsuitable) inadecuado,-a, impropio,-a; (time) inoportuno,-a1 mal, incorrectamente, equivocadamente1 (evil, bad action) mal nombre masculinoshe can do no wrong in his eyes para él, todo lo que ella hace está bien2 (injustice) injusticia; (offence) agraviomany wrongs have been done in the name of the church se han cometido muchas injusticias en nombre de la iglesia\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be from the wrong side of the tracks ser de los barrios bajosto be on the wrong side of forty «(fifty etc)» tener cuarenta (cincuenta etc) años bien cumplidosto be wrong (person) estar equivocado,-a, no tener razón, equivocarseto have/get the wrong number (tel) confundirse de número, equivocarse de númeroto get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick coger el rábano por las hojasto get somebody wrong malinterpretar a alguiento get something wrong equivocarse, no acertarto go down the wrong hole/way atragantarseto go wrong (things in general) salir mal 2 (make a mistake) equivocarse 3 (go wrong way) equivocarse de camino; (machine, device) romperse, estropearse; (plan) fallar, fracasarto right a wrong deshacer un entuertotwo wrongs don't make a right no se subsana un error cometiendo otrowrong side out al revésyou can't go wrong (giving directions) no tiene pérdidawrong adv: mal, incorrectamente1) evil, sinful: malo, injusto, inmoral2) improper, unsuitable: inadecuado, inapropiado, malo3) incorrect: incorrecto, erróneo, maloa wrong answer: una mala respuesta4)to be wrong : equivocarse, estar equivocadowrong n1) injustice: injusticia f, mal m2) offense: ofensa f, agravio m (en derecho)3)to be in the wrong : haber hecho mal, estar equivocadov.• agraviar v.• injuriar v.• ofender v.adj.• desacertado, -a adj.• equivocado, -a adj.• erróneo, -a adj.• incorrecto, -a adj.• inexacto, -a adj.• injusto, -a adj.• mal adj.adv.• injustamente adv.• mal adv.n.• agravio s.m.• daño s.m.• entuerto s.m.• error s.m.• injuria s.f.• injusticia s.f.• mal s.m.• perjuicio s.m.• sinrazón s.m.• tuerto s.m.
I rɔːŋ, rɒŋ1)a) (incorrect, inappropriate)< answer> equivocadothe answer is wrong — la respuesta está mal or equivocada, la respuesta es incorrecta or (frml) errónea
he went in the wrong direction — tomó or (esp Esp) cogió para dónde no debía
you're in the wrong job, you should be a painter — te has equivocado de oficio, deberías ser pintor
this is the wrong time to mention the subject — éste no es (el) momento oportuno para mencionar el tema
b) ( mistaken) (pred)to be wrong — estar* equivocado
2) ( morally)you were wrong to shout at her like that — no debiste haberle gritado así, estuviste mal en gritarle así
there's nothing wrong with a drink now and then — tomarse una copa de vez en cuando no tiene nada de malo
what's wrong with that? — ¿qué hay de malo en eso?
3) ( amiss) (pred)what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?, ¿qué tienes?
something's wrong with the lock — la cerradura no anda bien, algo le pasa a la cerradura
4) ( reverse)
II
I assume you're paying - well, you assume wrong — imagino que pagas tú - pues estás en un error or te equivocas
to get something wrong: you've got your facts wrong estás mal informado; you've got it all wrong: we're trying to help you no has entendido nada: estamos tratando de ayudarte; to get somebody wrong (colloq): I got him all wrong me equivoqué totalmente con él; don't get me wrong no me malinterpretes; to go wrong \<\<machinery\>\> estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL); \<\<plans\>\> salir* mal, fallar; it's straight ahead, you can't go wrong siga derecho, no se puede perder or (Esp tb) no tiene pérdida; he began to go wrong at college — en la universidad empezó a ir por mal camino
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to know right from wrong — saber* distinguir entre el bien y el mal
in her eyes he can do no wrong — para ella, es incapaz de hacer nada malo
to be in the wrong —: estar* equivocado
b) c ( Law) agravio m
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transitive verb (frml)[rɒŋ]1. ADJit's wrong to steal, stealing is wrong — robar está mal
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there's nothing wrong in that — no hay nada malo en eso•
that was very wrong of you — ahí or en eso has hecho muy mal•
you were wrong to do that — hacer eso estuvo mal por tu parte•
what's wrong with a drink now and again? — ¿qué tiene de malo tomarse una copa de vez en cuando?2) (=incorrect, mistaken) [answer] incorrecto; [calculation, belief] equivocadoto be wrong — [person] equivocarse, estar equivocado
that is wrong — eso no es exacto or cierto
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you're wrong about that — ahí or en eso estás equivocado•
that clock is wrong — ese reloj anda or marcha mal•
the letter has the wrong date on it — la carta tiene la fecha equivocada•
you've opened the packet at the wrong end — has abierto el paquete por el lado que no es, has abierto el paquete al revés•
I was wrong in thinking that... — me equivoqué al pensar que...•
he's got the wrong kind of friends — no tiene los amigos apropiados•
you have the wrong number — (Telec) se ha equivocado de número•
it's the wrong one — no es el/la que hace falta•
it's in the wrong place — está mal situado, está mal colocado•
is this the wrong road? — ¿nos habremos equivocado de camino?•
to say/do the wrong thing — decir/hacer algo inoportuno•
the wrong way round — al revésto go the wrong way — (on route) equivocarse de camino
rub upa piece of bread went down the wrong way — se me fue un pedazo de pan por el otro camino or por el camino viejo
3) (=amiss)is anything or something wrong? — ¿pasa algo?
what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?
what's wrong with the car? — ¿qué le pasa al coche?
nothing's wrong, there's nothing wrong — no pasa nada
there's nothing wrong with it/him — no le pasa nada
something's wrong, there's something wrong — hay algo mal or que no está bien
there's something wrong with my lights, something's wrong with my lights — algo les pasa a mis faros
4)2.ADV mal•
to answer wrong — contestar mal, contestar incorrectamente•
you did wrong to insult him — hiciste mal en insultarle•
you're doing it all wrong — lo estás haciendo todo mal•
you've done it wrong — lo has hecho mal•
to get sth wrong — equivocarse en algoyou've got it all wrong * — (=misunderstood) no has entendido nada
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to go wrong — [person] (on route) equivocarse de camino; (in calculation) equivocarse; (morally) ir por el mal camino; [plan] salir mal, malograrse (Peru), cebarse (Mex) *; (Mech) fallar, estropearseyou can't go wrong — (with choice) no te equivocarás, puedes estar seguro ( with con); (in directions) no tiene pérdida
well, in that case you thought wrong — bueno, en ese caso pensaste mal
3.N mal m•
to do sb a wrong — hacer mal a algn•
to be in the wrong — (=guilty) obrar mal; (=mistaken) estar equivocadoto put sb in the wrong — dejar en mal lugar a algn, poner en evidencia a algn
right 3., 1)•
to right a wrong — deshacer un agravio, acabar con un abuso4.* * *
I [rɔːŋ, rɒŋ]1)a) (incorrect, inappropriate)< answer> equivocadothe answer is wrong — la respuesta está mal or equivocada, la respuesta es incorrecta or (frml) errónea
he went in the wrong direction — tomó or (esp Esp) cogió para dónde no debía
you're in the wrong job, you should be a painter — te has equivocado de oficio, deberías ser pintor
this is the wrong time to mention the subject — éste no es (el) momento oportuno para mencionar el tema
b) ( mistaken) (pred)to be wrong — estar* equivocado
2) ( morally)you were wrong to shout at her like that — no debiste haberle gritado así, estuviste mal en gritarle así
there's nothing wrong with a drink now and then — tomarse una copa de vez en cuando no tiene nada de malo
what's wrong with that? — ¿qué hay de malo en eso?
3) ( amiss) (pred)what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?, ¿qué tienes?
something's wrong with the lock — la cerradura no anda bien, algo le pasa a la cerradura
4) ( reverse)
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I assume you're paying - well, you assume wrong — imagino que pagas tú - pues estás en un error or te equivocas
to get something wrong: you've got your facts wrong estás mal informado; you've got it all wrong: we're trying to help you no has entendido nada: estamos tratando de ayudarte; to get somebody wrong (colloq): I got him all wrong me equivoqué totalmente con él; don't get me wrong no me malinterpretes; to go wrong \<\<machinery\>\> estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL); \<\<plans\>\> salir* mal, fallar; it's straight ahead, you can't go wrong siga derecho, no se puede perder or (Esp tb) no tiene pérdida; he began to go wrong at college — en la universidad empezó a ir por mal camino
III
to know right from wrong — saber* distinguir entre el bien y el mal
in her eyes he can do no wrong — para ella, es incapaz de hacer nada malo
to be in the wrong —: estar* equivocado
b) c ( Law) agravio m
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transitive verb (frml) -
109 empören
I v/t (aufbringen) anger; stärker: infuriate, outrage; (beleidigen) insult, affront geh.; (schockieren) shock; stärker: scandalize, appalII v/refl* * *sich empörento be outraged* * *em|pö|ren [ɛm'pøːrən] ptp empört1. vtto fill with indignation, to outrage; (stärker) to incenseSee:→ auch empört2. vr"das ist unerhört!", empörte sich der Schulmeister — "that's scandalous!", said the schoolmaster indignantly
* * *(to disgust: His habits revolt me.) revolt* * *em·pö·ren *[ɛmˈpø:rən]I. vt▪ jdn \empören to outrage [or incense] sb, to fill sb with indignationII. vr1. (sich entrüsten)▪ sich akk [über jdn/etw] \empören to be outraged about [or by] sb/sth, to be incensed by sb/sth, to be filled with indignation by sb/sthsie empörte sich über sein Benehmen his behaviour outraged her* * *1.transitives Verb fill with indignation; incense; outrage2.reflexives Verb become indignant or incensed or outraged (über + Akk. about)* * *A. v/t (aufbringen) anger; stärker: infuriate, outrage; (beleidigen) insult, affront geh; (schockieren) shock; stärker: scandalize, appalB. v/r1. be outraged (gegen against)* * *1.transitives Verb fill with indignation; incense; outrage2.reflexives Verb become indignant or incensed or outraged (über + Akk. about)* * *v.to disgust v. -
110 lie
I 1. noun(a false statement made with the intention of deceiving: It would be a lie to say I knew, because I didn't.) løgn2. verb(to say etc something which is not true, with the intention of deceiving: There's no point in asking her - she'll just lie about it.) lyve- liarII present participle - lying; verb1) (to be in or take a more or less flat position: She went into the bedroom and lay on the bed; The book was lying in the hall.) ligge2) (to be situated; to be in a particular place etc: The farm lay three miles from the sea; His interest lies in farming.) ligge3) (to remain in a certain state: The shop is lying empty now.) stå (tom)4) ((with in) (of feelings, impressions etc) to be caused by or contained in: His charm lies in his honesty.) ligge i, skyldes•- lie back- lie down
- lie in
- lie in wait for
- lie in wait
- lie low
- lie with
- take lying downligge--------løgnIsubst. \/laɪ\/løgn, usannhet• that's a lie!a pack of lies løgn fra ende til annen, bare løgngive somebody the lie beskylde noen for å lyve, kalle noen en løgner bevise at noen lyver, røpe noenhennes øyne talte et annet språk \/ hennes blikk røpet hennegive the lie to something bevise at noe er galt, motsi noelive a lie leve på en løgntell a lie eller tell lies lyve, snakke usant, fare med løgnIIsubst. \/laɪ\/1) leie, beliggenhet, retning2) tilstand, beskaffenhet, situasjon3) ( zoologi) leie, tilholdssted4) ( golf) leie (ballens posisjon)5) ( jernbane) lastespor6) ( kortspill) sits (måten kortene er fordelt på blant spillerne)improve lie ( golf) forbedre leiethe lie of the country landets topografithe lie of the hair hårets fall, hvordan håret fallerthe lie of the land eller the lay of the land terrenget, lendet, landskapet ( overført) hvor landet ligger, hvordan situasjonen erIIIverb \/laɪ\/lyvelie oneself into something lyve seg til noe, lyve seg opp i noelie oneself out of something lyve seg fra noelie to somebody lyve for noenlie to somebody's face lyve noen rett opp i ansiktetIV1) (om person, dyr eller ting) ligge2) ( overført) ligge3) ( om lik) ligge begravet, hvile4) strekke seg, ligge, være, befinne seg5) ( om vei e.l.) gå, lede, føre6) ( sjøfart) holde kursen, være i kurs7) ( om vannstand) stå8) ( jus) foreligge, kunne tas til følge, kunne opprettholdeshere lies ( på gravstøtte) her hvilerlet something lie la noe være som det er, la noe være, la noe liggelie about\/around ligge og slenge, ligge strødd, ligge rundt omkringligge og dra seg, ligge og slappe avlie ahead ligge foran enlie at stå i, ligge ilie at anchor ligge for ankerlie awake ligge våkenlie back legge seg bakover, lene seg tilbakelie behind ligge bak, være årsaken tillie by ligge hos, ligge ved siden av ligge ubrukt, stå ubrukt, være ubruktvære ute av drift, ligge nedeholde seg rolig, ligge stille, ligge og hvile ( sjøfart) ligge bi, ligge på væretlie down legge seg, legge seg ned, legge seg for å hvile, hvilemoren hennes fant seg (stilltiende) i fornærmelsen ta det rolig, ikke anstrenge seg noe videre( ordre til hund e.l.) ligg!, dekk! ( militærvesen) kaste seg ned (for å søke dekning)lie heavy\/hard on hvile tungt på, ligge tungt pålie in ligge i, bero på, komme av, skyldesavgjørelsen er i dine hender \/ det er din avgjørelseligge lenge, sove lenge, bli i sengen ( gammeldags) ligge i barselseng, ligge for å fødelie in prison sitte i fengsellie in state ligge på lit de paradelie low ligge nede, ligge i støvet, ligge flatt ( hverdagslig) holde seg unna, ligge i dekning (hverdagslig, overført) ligge lavt, gå stille i dørene, skjule sine hensikterlie (up)on ligge på hvile på, komme an på, bero pålie over venteutsette(s), stille i bero, la ligge være ubetalt, ligge ubetalt ( sjøfart) ligge over, krenge (amer.) ligge natten over, sove overlie the course ( sjøfart) ligge på kursen, være i kurs, holde kursenlie to ligge under, være underkastet, være utsatt for, tynges avlie under ligge under, være underkastet, være utsatt for, tynges avlie under an obligation to somebody skylde noen noelie under suspicion være mistenktlie up legge seg, ligge til sengs, ligge ( sjøfart) legge opp ( overført) legge opp, trekke seg tilbake (amer. slang) ligge med (ei jente)lie with tilhøre, tilkomme, ligge på, ligge hos, påhvile, stå til(litt gammeldags, bibelsk) ligge hos, ligge medlie with someone to do something være noens sak å gjøre noe, påhvile noen å gjøre noetake something lying down finne seg i noe uten å mukke, gi seg uten videre -
111 colmo
adj.full-up.m.1 height.el colmo de la estupidez the height of stupidityes el colmo de la locura it's sheer madnesspara colmo de desgracias to crown it all¡eso es el colmo! that's the last straw!2 culmination, climax, height, ultimate.3 last straw.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: colmar.* * *► adjetivo1 (que está colmado) full, filled to the top————————1 height, summit\¡esto es el colmo! this is the last straw!, this is the limit!para colmo to top it all, to make matters worse* * *noun m.height, extreme* * *SM¡eres el colmo! ¡deja ya de quejarte! — you really take the biscuit! just stop complaining!
¡esto es el colmo! ¡ya no lo aguanto más! — this is the last straw! I can't stand it any longer!
tu hermano es el colmo, no paro de reírme con él — your brother is hilarious o is something else *, he makes me laugh so much
para colmo — to top it all, to cap it all
y, para colmo, se le rompió el ordenador — and to top o cap it all his computer broke
para colmo de desgracias o de males — to make matters worse
ser el colmo de los colmos —
que la mismísima policía le robe es ya el colmo de los colmos — to be robbed by the police themselves really is the limit
* * *para colmo de desgracias or males — to top o cap it all
sólo falta que para colmo (de males) nos corten el gas — all we need now is for them to cut the gas off
sería el colmo que... — it would be too much if...
* * *----* el colmo = the last straw.* para colmo = to cap it all (off), but to make things worse, but to make matters worse, for good measure, to add insult to injury.* para colmo de males = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* * *para colmo de desgracias or males — to top o cap it all
sólo falta que para colmo (de males) nos corten el gas — all we need now is for them to cut the gas off
sería el colmo que... — it would be too much if...
* * ** el colmo = the last straw.* para colmo = to cap it all (off), but to make things worse, but to make matters worse, for good measure, to add insult to injury.* para colmo de males = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* * *el colmo de la vagancia the height of lazinesspara colmo de desgracias to top o cap it allsólo falta que para colmo (de males) nos corten el gas all we need now is for them to cut the gas offllegó al colmo de … he even went as far as to …¡esto es el colmo! this is the last straw!¡esto ya es el colmo de los colmos! this really is the end o the limit o the last straw!* * *
Del verbo colmar: ( conjugate colmar)
colmo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
colmó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
colmar
colmo
colmar ( conjugate colmar) verbo transitivoa) ‹vaso/cesta› to fill … to the brim
colmo a algn de algo ‹ de atenciones› to lavish sth on sb;
‹ de regalos› to shower sb with sth
colmo sustantivo masculino:
para colmo de desgracias to top o cap it all;
sería el colmo que … it would be too much if …;
¡esto es el colmo! this is the limit o the last straw!
colmar verbo transitivo frml
1 to fill (right up)
(un cuenco, una copa) to fill to the brim
2 (satisfacer) to fulfil, satisfy
colmo sustantivo masculino
1 (el más alto grado) height
el colmo de la tontería, the height of stupidity
2 (remate) para colmo (de males), to top it all
♦ Locuciones: ¡eso es el colmo!, that's the last straw!
Juan es el colmo, siempre tiene que decir la última palabra, Juan is the living end, he always has to have the last word
' colmo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabose
- añadidura
- aquello
- hostia
- monda
- tremenda
- tremendo
English:
cap
- height
- last
- matter
- straw
- top
- fail
- limit
- shower
* * *colmo nmheight;el colmo de la estupidez the height of stupidity;es el colmo de la locura it's sheer madness;¡es el colmo de la desfachatez! what a cheek o nerve!;lo suyo es el colmo de la mala suerte what happened to her was really bad luck;para colmo to crown it all;para colmo de males, llovió to make matters worse, it rained;¡eso es el colmo! that's the last straw!;¡es el colmo, es la tercera vez que llamo y no me hacen caso! it's getting beyond a joke! this is the third time I've called and they're not paying any attention!* * *m:¡es el colmo! this is the last straw!;para colmo to cap it all;de males to make matters worse* * *colmo nm: height, extreme, limitel colmo de la locura: the height of folly¡eso es el colmo!: that's the last straw!* * *colmo n heightpara colmo to top it all / to make matters worse -
112 complicar
v.to complicate.complicarle la vida a alguien to cause somebody a lot of trouble* * *1 (gen) to complicate, make complicated2 (implicar) to involve (en, in)1 (gen) to make difficult for oneself2 (implicarse) to get involved (en, in)\complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself, make things hard for oneself* * *verb2) involve* * *1. VT1) [gen] to complicate2) (Jur) to involve, implicate (en in)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <situación/problema/asunto> to complicate, make... complicated; vida 1) a)2.complicarse v pron1) situación/problema/asunto to get complicated; enfermedadse le complicó con un problema respiratorio — he developed respiratory complications; vida 1) a)
2) ( implicarse)* * *= compound, tangle.Ex. This heterogeneity of object, function, and relation is compounded by imprecision due to indirectness of access and to indefiniteness of need.Ex. The more unsuccessful she was the more bitter she became, and the more tangled in the web drawn about her by her husband and children.----* complicar las cosas = make + things complex, add + salt to the wound, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* complicar la situación = cloud + the issue, confuse + the issue.* complicarse = thicken.* complicarse las cosas = be hung up on.* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.* complicar un problema = compound + problem.* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <situación/problema/asunto> to complicate, make... complicated; vida 1) a)2.complicarse v pron1) situación/problema/asunto to get complicated; enfermedadse le complicó con un problema respiratorio — he developed respiratory complications; vida 1) a)
2) ( implicarse)* * *= compound, tangle.Ex: This heterogeneity of object, function, and relation is compounded by imprecision due to indirectness of access and to indefiniteness of need.
Ex: The more unsuccessful she was the more bitter she became, and the more tangled in the web drawn about her by her husband and children.* complicar las cosas = make + things complex, add + salt to the wound, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* complicar la situación = cloud + the issue, confuse + the issue.* complicarse = thicken.* complicarse las cosas = be hung up on.* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.* complicar un problema = compound + problem.* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.* * *complicar [A2 ]vtA ‹situación/problema/asunto› to complicate, make … complicatedno me compliques la vida don't make life difficult for meB (implicar) ‹persona› to involve, get … involvedno me quieras complicar a mí en esa componenda don't try to get me mixed up o involved in that shady dealA «situación/problema/asunto» to get complicatedno era grave pero se le complicó con un problema respiratorio it wasn't serious but he developed respiratory complications* * *
Multiple Entries:
complicar
complicar algo
complicar ( conjugate complicar) verbo transitivo
complicarse verbo pronominal
[ enfermedad]:
See Also→ vida 2b) ( implicarse) complicarse en algo to get involved in sth
complicar verbo transitivo
1 (dificultar) to complicate, make difficult
2 (implicar) to involve [en, in]: no me compliques en tus asuntos, don't involve me in your affairs
' complicar' also found in these entries:
English:
complicate
- confuse
* * *♦ vt1. [dificultar] to complicate;esas declaraciones complican la obtención de un acuerdo that statement will make it more difficult to reach an agreement;complicarle la vida a alguien to make life difficult for sb* * *v/t1 complicate2:complicar a alguien en algo involve s.o. in sth* * *complicar {72} vt1) : to complicate2) : to involve* * *complicar vb (hacer más difícil) to complicate -
113 contentar
v.1 to please, to keep happy.Elsa contentó a sus padres Elsa pleased her parents.2 to be delighted by, to be joyed with, to be happy about, to be pleased by.Le contentan las fiestas He is delighted by parties.3 to be delighted to, to be happy to.Me contenta bailar contigo I am delighted to dance with you.* * *1 (satisfacer) to please, content\ser de buen contentar familiar to be easy to pleaseser de mal contentar familiar to be hard to please* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=complacer) [+ persona] to please; frm [+ deseo] to satisfy2) LAm (=reconciliar)3) (Com) to endorse2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo2.contentarse v proncontentarse con algo: se contenta con muy poco he's easy to please; no se contenta con nada she's never satisfied with anything; vas a tener que contentarte con jugo de naranja you'll have to make do with orange juice; no se contentó con gritarle, además tuvo que insultarlo not content with shouting at him, she then had to insult him; me contentaría con que me llamase — I'd be happy if she just called me
* * *= please.Ex. By polar contrast the book for the mass culture reader, the 'consumer', simply aims to please.----* contentarse con = content + Reflexivo + with.* difícil de contentar = choosy [choosey] [choosier -comp., choosiest -sup.].* fácil de contentar = easy-going [easygoing].* * *1.verbo transitivo2.contentarse v proncontentarse con algo: se contenta con muy poco he's easy to please; no se contenta con nada she's never satisfied with anything; vas a tener que contentarte con jugo de naranja you'll have to make do with orange juice; no se contentó con gritarle, además tuvo que insultarlo not content with shouting at him, she then had to insult him; me contentaría con que me llamase — I'd be happy if she just called me
* * *= please.Ex: By polar contrast the book for the mass culture reader, the 'consumer', simply aims to please.
* contentarse con = content + Reflexivo + with.* difícil de contentar = choosy [choosey] [choosier -comp., choosiest -sup.].* fácil de contentar = easy-going [easygoing].* * *contentar [A1 ]vt¡qué difícil de contentar eres! you're so hard to please!es imposible contentar a todos it's impossible to please everybodypretenden contentarnos con promesas they're trying to keep us happy with promisescontentarse CON algo:se contenta con muy poco he's easy to please o it doesn't take much to make him happyno se contenta con nada she's never satisfied with anythingno hay cerveza, así que vas a tener que contentarte con jugo de naranja there's no beer, so you'll have to make do with orange juiceno se contentó con gritarle, tuvo que humillarlo delante de todos not content with shouting at him, she then had to humiliate him in front of everyoneme contentaría con que me llamase I'd be happy if she just called me* * *
contentar ( conjugate contentar) verbo transitivo
to please;◊ ¡qué difícil de contentar eres! you're so hard to please!
contentarse verbo pronominal contentarse con algo to be satisfied with sth;
se contenta con muy poco he's easy to please
contentar verbo transitivo
1 (alegrar) to cheer up
2 (satisfacer) to please
' contentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alegrar
- conformar
English:
content
- please
* * *♦ vtto please, to keep happy;es muy fácil de contentar she's very easy to please* * *v/t please* * *contentar vt: to please, to make happy* * *contentar vb to please -
114 empeorar
v.1 to make worse.2 to get worse, to deteriorate.* * *1 to worsen, deteriorate1 to make worse1 to get worse* * *verb* * *1.VT to make worse, worsen2.VISee:* * *1. 2.empeorar vt to make... worse* * *= aggravate, become + worse, deteriorate, worsen, take + an unfortunate turn, get + worse, go from + bad to worse, bring out + the worst in, flare up, inflame, grow + worse, take + a turn, take + a turn for the worse, fuel, exacerbate.Ex. This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.Ex. There were no respondents who did not think that the situation could become worse in the future.Ex. But the relationship between the source of most of the shared cataloging data, the Library of Congress, and nonresearch libraries shows signs of deteriorating rather than improving.Ex. There were fears that opening on holidays would worsen the overall quality of the service provided and lead to higher staff turnover.Ex. If events take an unfortunate turn and a dismissal action must be initiated, the supervisor must make certain that the applicable personnel rules and procedures have been followed.Ex. Reports confirm that what seems bad now is going to get worse.Ex. This reawakening brought a determination to help make atomic energy a positive factor for humanity but things have gone from bad to worse re genuine disarmament.Ex. Although there are some bad stepparents in the real world, becoming a stepmother or stepfather does not inevitably bring out the worst in people.Ex. There will always be conflicts that flare up suddenly and call for a rapid response.Ex. Focuses on two areas, economics and race, and argues that government policy has done much to inflame the conflict.Ex. As we all know, the situation has only grown worse since then.Ex. All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex. This new virus has taken a turn for the worse with some variations now able to infect PCs without any user intervention.Ex. This is in line with recent trends in the historical sciences generally fuelled by the feeling that in the past historians did not pay enough attention to what is, after all, the majority of humanity.Ex. They exist in manual systems, and as we have already pointed out, they are only exacerbated by automated systems.----* cosas + empeorar = things + get worse, things + get rough.* empeorar las cosas = make + matters + worse, add + salt to the wound, make + things worse, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* empeorar la situación = make + things worse.* empeorar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* empeorar un conflicto = exacerbate + conflict.* empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* * *1. 2.empeorar vt to make... worse* * *= aggravate, become + worse, deteriorate, worsen, take + an unfortunate turn, get + worse, go from + bad to worse, bring out + the worst in, flare up, inflame, grow + worse, take + a turn, take + a turn for the worse, fuel, exacerbate.Ex: This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.
Ex: There were no respondents who did not think that the situation could become worse in the future.Ex: But the relationship between the source of most of the shared cataloging data, the Library of Congress, and nonresearch libraries shows signs of deteriorating rather than improving.Ex: There were fears that opening on holidays would worsen the overall quality of the service provided and lead to higher staff turnover.Ex: If events take an unfortunate turn and a dismissal action must be initiated, the supervisor must make certain that the applicable personnel rules and procedures have been followed.Ex: Reports confirm that what seems bad now is going to get worse.Ex: This reawakening brought a determination to help make atomic energy a positive factor for humanity but things have gone from bad to worse re genuine disarmament.Ex: Although there are some bad stepparents in the real world, becoming a stepmother or stepfather does not inevitably bring out the worst in people.Ex: There will always be conflicts that flare up suddenly and call for a rapid response.Ex: Focuses on two areas, economics and race, and argues that government policy has done much to inflame the conflict.Ex: As we all know, the situation has only grown worse since then.Ex: All went well, and with the addition of two new people, computer science took a turn.Ex: This new virus has taken a turn for the worse with some variations now able to infect PCs without any user intervention.Ex: This is in line with recent trends in the historical sciences generally fuelled by the feeling that in the past historians did not pay enough attention to what is, after all, the majority of humanity.Ex: They exist in manual systems, and as we have already pointed out, they are only exacerbated by automated systems.* cosas + empeorar = things + get worse, things + get rough.* empeorar las cosas = make + matters + worse, add + salt to the wound, make + things worse, add + salt to injury, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* empeorar la situación = make + things worse.* empeorar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* empeorar un conflicto = exacerbate + conflict.* empezar a empeorar = hit + the skids, be on the skids.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* * *empeorar [A1 ]vi«salud» to deteriorate, get worse; «tiempo/situación» to get worse, worsen■ empeorarvtto make … worsesu intervención no ha hecho más que empeorar las cosas his intervention has only made things worse* * *
empeorar ( conjugate empeorar) verbo intransitivo [ salud] to deteriorate, get worse;
[tiempo/situación] to get worse, worsen
verbo transitivo
to make … worse
empeorar
I verbo intransitivo to get worse: el tiempo empeoró durante la noche, the weather got worse during the night
II verbo transitivo to make worse: manténte al margen, no empeores las cosas, stick to the sidelines, you'll only make things worse
' empeorar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
degradar
English:
aggravate
- decline
- fail
- fuel
- grow
- turn
- worse
- worsen
- deteriorate
- go
- only
* * *♦ vi[enfermo, tiempo, conflicto] to get worse, to deteriorate♦ vtto make worse;sólo consiguió empeorar las cosas she only managed to make things worse* * *I v/t make worseII v/i deteriorate, get worse* * *empeorar vi: to deteriorate, to get worseempeorar vt: to make worse* * *empeorar vb to get worse / to deteriorate -
115 lanzar
v.1 to throw.lanzar a alguien al mar/río to throw somebody into the sea/riverMaría le lanza la bola a Ricardo Mary throws Richard the ball.2 to let out.lanzar insultos contra alguien to insult somebody3 to launch (commerce).Ellos lanzan su producto nuevo They launch their new product.4 to come at, to jump at.Se me lanzó un león A lion came at me.5 to give.María le lanza a Sue un golpe Mary gives Sue a blow.6 to be thrown at, to be thrown to.Se me lanzó una piedra A stone was thrown at me.7 to evict.El juez lanzó al inquilino The judge evicted the tenant.* * *1 (gen) to throw2 (cohete) to launch4 (producto) to launch1 (actuar decididamente) to throw oneself, launch oneself into■ se lanzaron a la calle en protesta por la nueva ley they went out onto the streets to protest against the new law\lanzarse contra alguien to attack somebody* * *verb1) to throw, hurl2) launch3) pitch•- lanzarse* * *1. VT1) [+ objeto, piedra] [gen] to throw; [con violencia] to hurl, flinglanzaron botes de humo contra los manifestantes — they threw o hurled smoke bombs at the demonstrators
la explosión lanzó algunas piedras al cielo — the explosion threw o flung stones into the sky
lanzar algo/a algn al suelo — [gen] to throw sth/sb to the ground; [con violencia] to hurl sth/sb to the ground
2) (=disparar) [+ flecha, proyectil] to fire; [+ cohete, misil] [hacia el aire] to launch; [hacia tierra] to drop3) (Dep) [+ disco, jabalina, balón] to throw; [+ peso] to put; [+ pelota] (Béisbol) to pitch; (Cricket) to bowllanzar una falta — (Ftbl) to take a free kick
4) (=emitir) [+ mensaje] to deliver; [+ insulto, ataque] to hurl; [+ indirecta] to drop; [+ desafío] to issue, throw down; [+ grito, suspiro] to let outlas autoridades han lanzado un nuevo mensaje a los inversores — the authorities have issued a new message to investors
la emisora lanzó duros ataques contra el presidente — the radio station launched harsh attacks against the president
lanzar críticas contra algn — to criticize sb, level criticism against sb frm
llamamientolanzar una mirada — to shoot a glance o look
5) (Com) [+ producto, moda] to launch, bring out; [+ disco] to release, bring outhan lanzado al mercado un nuevo modelo — they have brought out a new model, they have released a new model onto the market
fue el primer banco que lanzó al mercado bonos hipotecarios — it was the first bank to issue mortgage bonds
6) (Mil) [+ campaña, ataque] to launch7) (=vomitar) to bring up8) (Bot) [+ hojas, flores] to come out in, put out9) (Jur) to dispossess2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <pelota/objetos/jabalina> to throw; ( en béisbol) to pitchlanzar la bala or (Esp) el peso — to put the shot
b) <misil/satélite> to launch; < bomba> to drop2) <producto/libro> to launch3)a) <ofensiva/ataque> to launchb) < crítica> to launch4)a) < mirada> to shoot, giveb) < grito> to give2.lanzar vi ( en béisbol) to pitch3.lanzarse v prona) (refl) ( arrojarse) to throw oneselflanzarse al agua/al vacío — to leap into the water/the void
lanzarse en paracaídas — to parachute; ( en una emergencia) to parachute, to bale out
b) (abalanzarse, precipitarse)lanzarse sobre algo/alguien — to pounce on something/somebody
se lanza a hacer las cosas sin pensar — (fam) she rushes into things without thinking
c) ( emprender)* * *= launch, lob, fling, dart, catapult, spew (out), pitch, hurl, fire off.Ex. It describes an attempt by leaders in the CD-ROM business to launch a logical file structure standard for CD-ROM.Ex. Projection is really a matter of energy rather than volume, and the energy comes from the diaphragm, which propels the breath like stones from a catapult so that the words are lobbed from speaker to listeners.Ex. A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room.Ex. 'That wouldn't be my problem,' Stanton said darting a sardonic glance at her antagonist.Ex. The success of his last book catapulted him to the pinnacle of fame.Ex. Simultaneously, automatic gunfire spewed out from a sandbagged position west of the village across the river mouth.Ex. They pitched him unceremoniously out of the window, laming him for life, on a brick pavement below.Ex. Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails Friday at Israeli soldiers operating south of Nablus, the army said.Ex. Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.----* lanzar al mercado = ship.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* lanzar bombas = bomb.* lanzar gritos de protesta = cry of protest + go up.* lanzarse = rush, dart, plunge into.* lanzarse a = launch into.* lanzarse a la calle = take to + the streets.* lanzarse a la fama = shoot to + fame, catapult to + fame.* lanzarse al estrellato = shoot to + stardom, catapult to + stardom.* lanzarse al mercado = hit + the streets.* lanzarse de cabeza = jump in with + both feet.* lanzarse en paracaídas = parachute.* lanzarse sin ton ni son = dive + head-first.* lanzarse sobre = descend upon, lam into, lay into.* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.* lanzar una indirecta = drop + a hint.* lanzar una iniciativa = launch + initiative.* lanzar una mirada de = give + a look of.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <pelota/objetos/jabalina> to throw; ( en béisbol) to pitchlanzar la bala or (Esp) el peso — to put the shot
b) <misil/satélite> to launch; < bomba> to drop2) <producto/libro> to launch3)a) <ofensiva/ataque> to launchb) < crítica> to launch4)a) < mirada> to shoot, giveb) < grito> to give2.lanzar vi ( en béisbol) to pitch3.lanzarse v prona) (refl) ( arrojarse) to throw oneselflanzarse al agua/al vacío — to leap into the water/the void
lanzarse en paracaídas — to parachute; ( en una emergencia) to parachute, to bale out
b) (abalanzarse, precipitarse)lanzarse sobre algo/alguien — to pounce on something/somebody
se lanza a hacer las cosas sin pensar — (fam) she rushes into things without thinking
c) ( emprender)* * *= launch, lob, fling, dart, catapult, spew (out), pitch, hurl, fire off.Ex: It describes an attempt by leaders in the CD-ROM business to launch a logical file structure standard for CD-ROM.
Ex: Projection is really a matter of energy rather than volume, and the energy comes from the diaphragm, which propels the breath like stones from a catapult so that the words are lobbed from speaker to listeners.Ex: A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room.Ex: 'That wouldn't be my problem,' Stanton said darting a sardonic glance at her antagonist.Ex: The success of his last book catapulted him to the pinnacle of fame.Ex: Simultaneously, automatic gunfire spewed out from a sandbagged position west of the village across the river mouth.Ex: They pitched him unceremoniously out of the window, laming him for life, on a brick pavement below.Ex: Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails Friday at Israeli soldiers operating south of Nablus, the army said.Ex: Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.* lanzar al mercado = ship.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* lanzar bombas = bomb.* lanzar gritos de protesta = cry of protest + go up.* lanzarse = rush, dart, plunge into.* lanzarse a = launch into.* lanzarse a la calle = take to + the streets.* lanzarse a la fama = shoot to + fame, catapult to + fame.* lanzarse al estrellato = shoot to + stardom, catapult to + stardom.* lanzarse al mercado = hit + the streets.* lanzarse de cabeza = jump in with + both feet.* lanzarse en paracaídas = parachute.* lanzarse sin ton ni son = dive + head-first.* lanzarse sobre = descend upon, lam into, lay into.* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.* lanzar una indirecta = drop + a hint.* lanzar una iniciativa = launch + initiative.* lanzar una mirada de = give + a look of.* * *lanzar [A4 ]vtA1 ‹piedras/objetos› to throw2 ‹disco/jabalina/pelota› to throw; ‹peso› to put; (en béisbol) to pitch3 ‹misil/torpedo/proyectil› to launch; ‹bomba› to drop4 ‹satélite/cohete› to launchB ‹producto/libro/proyecto› to launchla canción que los lanzó a la fama the song which shot them to fameC1 ( Mil) ‹ataque/ofensiva› to launch2 ‹crítica/acusación› to launchlanzaron una serie de ataques contra la organización they launched a series of attacks on the organizationlas acusaciones lanzadas contra él por miembros del partido the accusations made against him o leveled at him by party memberslanzó un llamamiento a la calma he called o appealed for calm, he made an appeal for calmD1 ‹mirada› to shoot, givele lanzó una mirada inquisidora he shot o gave her an inquisitive lookme lanzó una indirecta she dropped me a hint2 ‹grito›los manifestantes lanzaron gritos de protesta contra el gobierno the demonstrators shouted protests against the governmentlanzaron consignas contra el régimen they shouted anti-government sloganslanzó un grito de dolor he let out a cry of pain, he cried out in painlanzar un suspiro to sigh, to breathe a sighel piloto lanzó un mensaje de emergencia the pilot sent out an SOS■ lanzarviA (en béisbol) to pitch■ lanzarse1 ( refl) (arrojarse) to throw oneselfse lanzó al vacío desde lo alto de un edificio he threw o flung himself off the top of a buildingse lanzó al agua she threw herself o jumped o leaped into the waterlanzarse en paracaídas to parachute; (en una emergencia) to parachute, to bale out2(abalanzarse, precipitarse): se lanzó en su búsqueda he set about looking for herlanzarse a la calle to take to the streetsse lanzaron sobre or contra el ladrón they pounced o leaped on the thieflos niños se lanzaron sobre los pasteles the children pounced o dived on the cakesse lanzaron escaleras arriba they rushed o charged upstairsse lanzaron al ataque they attackedno te lances a comprar ( fam); don't rush into buying anythingse lanza a hacer las cosas sin pensar ( fam); she dives o rushes into things without thinking3 (emprender) lanzarse A algo to undertake sth, embark UPON sthse lanzaron a una campaña aparatosa de publicidad they embarked on o undertook a spectacular publicity campaign4 (en una carrera) to launch oneselfse lanzó como cantante popular she launched herself as a pop singer* * *
lanzar ( conjugate lanzar) verbo transitivo
1
( en béisbol) to pitch
‹ bomba› to drop
2 ‹producto/libro› to launch
3
‹ indirecta› to drop;
‹ grito› to give;
verbo intransitivo ( en béisbol) to pitch
lanzarse verbo pronominal
◊ lanzarse al agua/al vacío to leap into the water/the void;
lanzarse en paracaídas to parachute;
( en una emergencia) to bale outb) (abalanzarse, precipitarse):◊ lanzarse sobre algo/algn to pounce on sth/sb;
lanzarse al ataque to attack
lanzar verbo transitivo
1 (arrojar) to throw
2 (insulto, grito) to let out: le lanzó una mirada de rencor, she shot him a resentful look
3 Mil & Com to launch
' lanzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arrojar
- bombear
- canuto
- bomba
- córner
- echar
- indirecta
- mandar
- puya
- tirar
English:
blast off
- bowl
- bring in
- bring out
- cast
- dare
- drive
- drop
- fire
- float
- glower
- ground
- heave
- hurl
- introduce
- launch
- send up
- shoot
- squirt
- throw
- throw down
- toss
- toss about
- toss around
- utter
- dart
- deliver
- fling
- hint
- hit
- lob
- loose
- pitch
- project
- put
- set
- sling
- spew
* * *♦ vt1. [tirar] to throw;[con fuerza] to hurl, to fling;lanzar a alguien al mar/río to throw sb into the sea/river;los alborotadores lanzaban palos y piedras a la policía the rioters were hurling sticks and stones at the police2. [bomba] to drop;[flecha, misil] to fire3. [cohete, satélite] to launch4. [ataque] to launch[con el pie] to kick; [en béisbol] to pitch;lanzó el balón a las gradas (de una patada) he kicked o sent the ball into the stands;lanzar el balón fuera to put the ball out of play;lanzar un penalty to take a penalty;lanzar peso to put the shot6. [grito, gemido, aullido] to let out;[acusación] to make; [suspiro] to heave; [mirada, sonrisa] to give; [beso] to blow;lanzar insultos contra alguien to insult sb;el lobo lanzaba aullidos the wolf was howling7. [producto, artista, periódico] to launch;[disco, película] to release;lanzar una campaña de descrédito contra alguien to start a campaign to discredit sb9. [en ciclismo] to lead out10. [despojar] to dispossess;[desalojar] to evict* * *v/t* * *lanzar {21} vt1) : to throw, to hurl2) : to pitch3) : to launch* * *lanzar vb2. (mísil, producto) to launch -
116 ofrecer
v.1 to offer.ofrecerle algo a alguien to offer somebody something¿puedo ofrecerle algo de beber? may I offer you something to drink?¿cuánto te ofrecen por la casa? how much are they offering you for the house?me ofrece la oportunidad o la ocasión de conocer la ciudad it gives me the chance to get to know the cityMaría le ofrece comida a Ricardo Mary offers Richard food.Ella ofrece sus servicios She offers her services.2 to bid.¿qué ofrecen por esta mesa? what am I bid for this table?3 to present (tener, presentar) (imagen, dificultades).la cocina ofrece un aspecto lamentable the kitchen is a sorry sight4 to offer up (oraciones, sacrificio).5 to make an offer.Ellos ofrecen They make an offer.6 to offer to, to promise to, to volunteer to.María le ofrece comida a Ricardo Mary offers Richard food.Ella ofrece sus servicios She offers her services.Ellos ofrecen limpiar They offer to clean.Le ofrecí a María ir a verla I offered Mary to go see her.Ellos ofrecieron a Ricardo They offered Richard.* * *2 (presentar) to present1 (prestarse) to offer, volunteer2 (disponer) to want■ ¿qué se le ofrece? what can I do for you?* * *verb1) to offer2) present•* * *1. VT1) (=presentar voluntariamente)a) [+ servicios, ayuda, trabajo, dinero] to offer¿cuánto te ofrecieron por el coche? — how much did they offer you for the car?
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ofrecer hacer algo — to offer to do sthme ofrecieron participar en la coproducción — they asked me if I would like to take part in the co-production
b) [+ espectáculo, programa] [en TV] to showla Filarmónica ofrecerá un concierto el día de Navidad — the Philharmonic are giving a concert on Christmas Day
c) frm [+ respetos] to pay frm2) (=tener)a) [+ ventaja] to offer; [+ oportunidad, garantías] to offer, give; [+ solución] to offer, providela sanidad pública ofrece más posibilidades de investigación — public health care offers o provides more scope for research
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no ofrecer duda, la gravedad del caso no ofrece duda — there is no doubt about the seriousness of the caseb) [+ dificultad] to presentel ladrón no ofreció resistencia — the burglar did not put up a struggle, the burglar offered no resistance frm
c) [+ imagen] to presentel partido necesita ofrecer una imagen de estabilidad — the party needs to present an image of stability
la zona ofrece un deprimente espectáculo a sus visitantes — the area is a depressing sight for visitors
3) (=celebrar) [+ acto, fiesta, cena] to hold, giveun portavoz del Ministerio ofreció una rueda de prensa — a Ministry spokesman gave o held a press conference
4) [+ sacrificio, víctima] to offer up5) (Rel) to make a vow2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo> to offerte llamo para ofrecerte al niño — (Col, Ven) I'm ringing to let you know that the baby has been born
ofrecer + INF — to offer to + inf
b) < dinero> to offer; ( en una subasta) to bidd) <sacrificio/víctima> to offer (up)2)a) < oportunidad> to give, providele ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades — it provides her with the chance to make new friends; < dificultad> to present
b) <aspecto/vista>c) < resistencia> persona to put up, offer2.ofrecerse v pron1) persona to offer, volunteerofrecerse A or PARA + INF — to offer o volunteer to + inf
2) < presentarse>3) (frml) (querer, necesitar) (gen neg o interrog)¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? — can I offer o get you anything else?
¿qué se le ofrece, señora? — what would you like, madam? (frml)
* * *= deliver, feature, give, offer, open up, pitch, provide, provide with, supply, proffer, furnish (with), come forward with, tender, serve up.Ex. The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.Ex. Other catalogues and bibliographies only feature added entries under title where it is deemed that the author main entry heading is not likely to be obvious to the users.Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex. Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex. Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex. Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.Ex. Here an attempt is made to choose one form and supply references from the other forms.Ex. 'No question,' she said meditatively, 'we have to do something'; 'like more coffee?' proffered the waitress, the coffee pot hovered above Jergens' cup.Ex. One of the definitions of 'organise' is to furnish with organs, make organic, make into living being or tissue.Ex. Neither pundit from the past, nor sage from the schools, neither authorised body nor inspired individual has come forward with a definition acceptable to all practising librarians as theirs and theirs alone, sharply defining them as a group.Ex. This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.Ex. A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.----* ofrecer acceso = provide + access.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* ofrecer asesoramiento = offer + advice, offer + guidance, dispense + advice.* ofrecer ayuda = offer + guidance, offer + assistance, provide + support.* ofrecer cobijo = provide + a home.* ofrecer conclusiones = provide + conclusions.* ofrecer conjuntamente = bundle.* ofrecer conocimiento = package + knowledge.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* ofrecer descuento = offer + discount.* ofrecer directrices = provide + guidance.* ofrecer en cantidad = offer + in quantity.* ofrecer en un lote = bundle.* ofrecer esperanzas = hold + promise.* ofrecer estímulo = provide + stimulus.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ofrecer información = provide + information, provide + details, supply + information, offer + information, package + information, furnish + information.* ofrecer la garantía de = provide + the stamp of.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ofrecer la oportunidad = allow + the opportunity to, allow + the opportunity to.* ofrecer la oportunidad de = offer + a chance to.* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* ofrecer la posibilidad = afford + possibility, provide + facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de = have + the potential (to/for), offer + the facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de que = usher in + the day when.* ofrecer lo máximo = shoot (for) + the moon.* ofrecer poco = low-ball.* ofrecer por primera vez = debut.* ofrecer posibilidades = have + potential, offer + options, offer + possibilities, hold + potential, present + possibilities, open (up) + avenues.* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.* ofrecer refugio = provide + a home.* ofrecer resistencia = put up + resistance.* ofrecer santuario = offer + sanctuary.* ofrecerse = be forthcoming, step forward, step up to.* ofrecerse como voluntario = volunteer.* ofrecer servicio = service.* ofrecer sugerencias = give + suggestions.* ofrecer una explicación = present + explanation.* ofrecer una fiesta = host + party.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* ofrecer una imagen = present + picture.* ofrecer una introducción a = provide + a background to.* ofrecer una norma = offer + prescription.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* ofrecer una oportunidad = offer + opportunity, provide + opportunity, present + an opportunity.* ofrecer una perspectiva = offer + perspective.* ofrecer una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* ofrecer una prestación = offer + facility.* ofrecer una rama de olivo para hacer las paces = offer + an olive branch.* ofrecer una recepción = host + reception.* ofrecer una respuesta = provide + answer.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* ofrecer una sonrisa = give + a grin.* ofrecer una visión = provide + a picture.* ofrecer una visión de = offer + an account of.* ofrecer una visión de conjunto = provide + a picture, provide + overview.* ofrecer una visión muy releveladora de = provide + insight into, give + an insight into, give + an inside look at.* ofrecer una vista = afford + a view.* ofrecer un curso = offer + course.* ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.* ofrecer un sacrificio = make + a sacrifice.* ofrecer un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, do + service.* ofrecer ventaja = be of benefit.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo> to offerte llamo para ofrecerte al niño — (Col, Ven) I'm ringing to let you know that the baby has been born
ofrecer + INF — to offer to + inf
b) < dinero> to offer; ( en una subasta) to bidd) <sacrificio/víctima> to offer (up)2)a) < oportunidad> to give, providele ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades — it provides her with the chance to make new friends; < dificultad> to present
b) <aspecto/vista>c) < resistencia> persona to put up, offer2.ofrecerse v pron1) persona to offer, volunteerofrecerse A or PARA + INF — to offer o volunteer to + inf
2) < presentarse>3) (frml) (querer, necesitar) (gen neg o interrog)¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? — can I offer o get you anything else?
¿qué se le ofrece, señora? — what would you like, madam? (frml)
* * *= deliver, feature, give, offer, open up, pitch, provide, provide with, supply, proffer, furnish (with), come forward with, tender, serve up.Ex: The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.
Ex: Other catalogues and bibliographies only feature added entries under title where it is deemed that the author main entry heading is not likely to be obvious to the users.Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex: Thus some current awareness services can be purchased from external vendors, whilst others may be offered by a library or information unit to its particular group of users.Ex: Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.Ex: Many libraries provide users with photocopies of contents pages of selected journals.Ex: Here an attempt is made to choose one form and supply references from the other forms.Ex: 'No question,' she said meditatively, 'we have to do something'; 'like more coffee?' proffered the waitress, the coffee pot hovered above Jergens' cup.Ex: One of the definitions of 'organise' is to furnish with organs, make organic, make into living being or tissue.Ex: Neither pundit from the past, nor sage from the schools, neither authorised body nor inspired individual has come forward with a definition acceptable to all practising librarians as theirs and theirs alone, sharply defining them as a group.Ex: This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* ofrecer acceso = provide + access.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* ofrecer asesoramiento = offer + advice, offer + guidance, dispense + advice.* ofrecer ayuda = offer + guidance, offer + assistance, provide + support.* ofrecer cobijo = provide + a home.* ofrecer conclusiones = provide + conclusions.* ofrecer conjuntamente = bundle.* ofrecer conocimiento = package + knowledge.* ofrecer consejos prácticos = offer + hints and advice.* ofrecer descuento = offer + discount.* ofrecer directrices = provide + guidance.* ofrecer en cantidad = offer + in quantity.* ofrecer en un lote = bundle.* ofrecer esperanzas = hold + promise.* ofrecer estímulo = provide + stimulus.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ofrecer información = provide + information, provide + details, supply + information, offer + information, package + information, furnish + information.* ofrecer la garantía de = provide + the stamp of.* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.* ofrecer la oportunidad = allow + the opportunity to, allow + the opportunity to.* ofrecer la oportunidad de = offer + a chance to.* ofrecer la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* ofrecer la posibilidad = afford + possibility, provide + facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de = have + the potential (to/for), offer + the facility.* ofrecer la posibilidad de que = usher in + the day when.* ofrecer lo máximo = shoot (for) + the moon.* ofrecer poco = low-ball.* ofrecer por primera vez = debut.* ofrecer posibilidades = have + potential, offer + options, offer + possibilities, hold + potential, present + possibilities, open (up) + avenues.* ofrecer razones = provide + reasons.* ofrecer refugio = provide + a home.* ofrecer resistencia = put up + resistance.* ofrecer santuario = offer + sanctuary.* ofrecerse = be forthcoming, step forward, step up to.* ofrecerse como voluntario = volunteer.* ofrecer servicio = service.* ofrecer sugerencias = give + suggestions.* ofrecer una explicación = present + explanation.* ofrecer una fiesta = host + party.* ofrecer una forma de = provide + a way of/to.* ofrecer una imagen = present + picture.* ofrecer una introducción a = provide + a background to.* ofrecer una norma = offer + prescription.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* ofrecer una oportunidad = offer + opportunity, provide + opportunity, present + an opportunity.* ofrecer una perspectiva = offer + perspective.* ofrecer una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* ofrecer una prestación = offer + facility.* ofrecer una rama de olivo para hacer las paces = offer + an olive branch.* ofrecer una recepción = host + reception.* ofrecer una respuesta = provide + answer.* ofrecer una solución = provide + solution, offer + solution.* ofrecer una sonrisa = give + a grin.* ofrecer una visión = provide + a picture.* ofrecer una visión de = offer + an account of.* ofrecer una visión de conjunto = provide + a picture, provide + overview.* ofrecer una visión muy releveladora de = provide + insight into, give + an insight into, give + an inside look at.* ofrecer una vista = afford + a view.* ofrecer un curso = offer + course.* ofrecer un ejemplo = afford + example.* ofrecer un sacrificio = make + a sacrifice.* ofrecer un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, do + service.* ofrecer ventaja = be of benefit.* * *ofrecer [E3 ]vtA1 ‹ayuda/cigarrillo/empleo› to offerle ofreció su brazo he offered her his armno nos ofreció ni una taza de café he didn't even offer us a cup of coffeetodavía no nos ha ofrecido la casa he still hasn't invited us to see his new housete llamo para ofrecerte al niño ( Col); I'm ringing to let you know that the baby's been bornofrecer + INF to offer TO + INFofreció prestarnos su coche she offered to lend us her car2 ‹dinero› (por un artículo) to offerofreció mil dólares por el jarrón he bid a thousand dollars for the vase¿cuánto me ofrece por este cuadro? how much will you give o offer me for this picture?3 ‹fiesta› to give, hold, throw ( colloq)ofrecieron una comida en su honor they gave a meal in her honorofrecieron una recepción en el Hotel Suecia they laid on o held a reception in the Hotel Suecia4 ‹sacrificio/víctima› to offer, offer upB1 ‹oportunidad› to give, provide; ‹dificultad› to presentle ofrece la posibilidad de entablar nuevas amistades it provides her with o it gives her o ( frml) it affords her the chance to make new friendsel plan ofrece varias dificultades the plan presents o poses a number of problems2 ‹aspecto/vista›su habitación ofrecía un aspecto lúgubre her room was gloomy o had an air of gloominess about itel balcón ofrecía una vista maravillosa there was a marvelous view from the balconyel año ofrece buenas perspectivas things look good for the coming year, the coming year looks promisingofrecían un espectáculo desgarrador they were a heartrending sight3 ‹resistencia› «persona» to put up, offerla puerta se abrió sin ofrecer resistencia the door opened easilyse entregó sin ofrecer ninguna resistencia he surrendered without putting up o offering any resistanceA«persona»: se ofrece niñera con experiencia experienced nanny seeks employmentofrecerse A or PARA + INF to offer o volunteer to + INFse ofreció a venir a buscarnos she offered o volunteered to come and pick us upB(presentarse): un espectáculo único se ofrecía ante nuestros ojos a unique spectacle presented itself before o greeted our eyeslas cumbres nevadas se nos ofrecían en todo su esplendor the snowy peaks appeared o stood before us in all their splendor¿se le ofrece alguna otra cosa? can I offer o get you anything else?, would you care for anything else?si no se le ofrece nada más, me retiro a dormir if there's nothing else I can do for you, I'll say goodnight¿qué se le ofrece a la señora? what would you like o what can I get you to drink, madam? ( frml)* * *
ofrecer ( conjugate ofrecer) verbo transitivo
1
( en una subasta) to bid
‹ recepción› to lay on
2
‹ dificultad› to present
ofrecerse verbo pronominal
1 [ persona] to offer, volunteer;
ofrecerse A or PARA hacer algo to offer o volunteer to do sth
2 (frml) (querer, necesitar) ( gen neg o interrog):◊ ¿qué se le ofrece, señora? what would you like, madam? (frml);
si no se le ofrece nada más if there's nothing else I can do for you
ofrecer verbo transitivo
1 (agua, ayuda, dinero, etc) to offer
2 (posibilidad, solución, consejo) to give
3 (un homenaje, banquete, etc) to hold
4 (aspecto) to present
5 Rel to offer (up)
' ofrecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brindar
- dar
- tender
- amparar
- convidar
- dedicar
- excusar
- querer
- tributar
English:
offer
- outbid
- part exchange
- present
- put up
- shall
- tender
- volunteer
- bid
- cater
- dispense
- feature
- give
- hand
- hold
- lay
- proffer
- put
- quote
* * *♦ vt1. [proporcionar, dar] to offer;ofrecerle algo a alguien to offer sb sth;me han ofrecido el puesto de director they've offered me the job of manager;¿puedo ofrecerle algo de beber? may I offer you something to drink?;ofrecen una recompensa por él they are offering a reward for his capture;le ofrecieron una cena homenaje they held a dinner in his honour;¿cuánto te ofrecen por la casa? how much are they offering you for the house?;me ofrece la oportunidad o [m5] la ocasión de conocer la ciudad it gives me the chance to get to know the city2. [en subastas] to bid;¿qué ofrecen por esta mesa? what am I bid for this table?3. [tener, presentar] to present;la cocina ofrece un aspecto lamentable the kitchen is a sorry sight;esta tarea ofrece algunas dificultades this task poses o presents a number of problems;aquel negocio ofrecía inmejorables perspectivas that business had excellent prospects4. [oraciones, sacrificio] to offer up;ofrecer una misa por alguien to have a mass said for sb* * *v/t offer* * *ofrecer {53} vt1) : to offer2) : to provide, to give3) : to present (an appearance, etc.)* * *ofrecer vb (proponer y dar) to offer -
117 sal
f.1 salt (cooking & chemistry).sal común o de cocina cooking saltsal gema rock saltsal marina sea saltsal de mesa table salt2 wit (gracia).es la sal de la vida it's one of the little things that makes life worth living3 charm (garbo).4 misfortune, bad luck. ( Central American Spanish, Carib, Mexican Spanish)echar la sal a alguien to put a jinx on somebody5 piquancy, liveliness, salt, spice.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: salir.* * *1→ link=salir salir————————1 salt1 smelling salts\echar sal a algo to add salt to somethingla sal de la vida figurado the spice of lifesal de cocina cooking saltsal de frutas fruit salts pluralsal fina table saltsal gema rock saltsal gorda coarse saltsales de baño bath salts* * *noun f.* * *ISF1) (Culin, Quím) saltsal común — kitchen salt, cooking salt
sal de cocina — kitchen salt, cooking salt
sal de eno — CAm fruit salts, liver salts
sal gorda — kitchen salt, cooking salt
2) [de persona] (=gracia) wit; (=encanto) charm3) LAm (=mala suerte) misfortune, piece of bad luckII* * *I1) (Coc) saltcaerle (la) sal a alguien — (Méx fam)
le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa — she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the house
echarle la sal a alguien — (Méx fam) to put a jinx on somebody
la sal de la tierra — the salt of the earth
2) (Quím) salt3) (fam) (gracia, chispa)IIesa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas — her witty o funny way of telling stories
* * *= salt.Ex. Some subjects have both common and technical names, e.g. salt or sodium chloride.----* camión que esparce sal en las carreteras = gritter.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* grano de sal = grain of salt.* minas de sal = saltworks.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* poner sal = salt.* sabor a sal = saltiness.* sal de ajo = garlic salt.* sal de la tierra = salt of the earth.* sal de mesa = table salt.* sal de roca = rock salt.* sales de baño = bath salts.* sal fina = table salt.* sal gema = rock salt.* sal gorda = kitchen salt, cooking salt, coarse salt.* sal gruesa = rock salt, cooking salt, kitchen salt, coarse salt.* sal marina = sea salt.* * *I1) (Coc) saltcaerle (la) sal a alguien — (Méx fam)
le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa — she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the house
echarle la sal a alguien — (Méx fam) to put a jinx on somebody
la sal de la tierra — the salt of the earth
2) (Quím) salt3) (fam) (gracia, chispa)IIesa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas — her witty o funny way of telling stories
* * *= salt.Ex: Some subjects have both common and technical names, e.g. salt or sodium chloride.
* camión que esparce sal en las carreteras = gritter.* echar sal = salt.* echar sal en la herida = add + salt to injury, add + salt to the wound, add + insult to injury, rub + salt in the wound.* grano de sal = grain of salt.* minas de sal = saltworks.* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury.* poner sal = salt.* sabor a sal = saltiness.* sal de ajo = garlic salt.* sal de la tierra = salt of the earth.* sal de mesa = table salt.* sal de roca = rock salt.* sales de baño = bath salts.* sal fina = table salt.* sal gema = rock salt.* sal gorda = kitchen salt, cooking salt, coarse salt.* sal gruesa = rock salt, cooking salt, kitchen salt, coarse salt.* sal marina = sea salt.* * *sal1A ( Coc) saltéchale or ponle una pizca de sal add a pinch of saltmantequilla sin sal unsalted buttercaerle (la) sal a algn ( Méx fam): le cayó la sal con la venta de la casa she was unlucky o she had bad luck when she sold the housela sal de la tierra the salt of the earthCompuestos:common saltgarlic saltcooking salttable salt● sal finatable salt● sal gemarock saltA ( Coc) cooking salt(CS) cooking saltsea saltiodized salt( fam); life, sparkla música flamenca le puso un poco de sal y pimienta a la fiesta the flamenco music added a bit of spark o life to the partyle falta un poco de sal y pimienta she has no spark o life about her¡qué sal y pimienta con la que bailan! they're such lively dancers!B ( Quím) saltCompuestos:fruit salts (pl)( Per) caustic sodafpl smelling salts (pl)fpl bath salts (pl)hydrochloric acidC ( fam)(gracia, chispa): esa sal que tiene para contar anécdotas her witty o funny way of telling storiespara mí viajar es la sal de la vida for me travel is the spice of life* * *
Del verbo salir: ( conjugate salir)
sal es:
2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
sal
salir
sal sustantivo femenino
1 (Coc) salt;
echarle la sal a algn (Méx fam) to put a jinx on sb
2 (Quím) salt;
sales de baño bath salts (pl)
salir ( conjugate salir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( partir) to leave;◊ ¿a qué hora sale el tren? what time does the train leave?;
el jefe había salido de viaje the boss was away;
salió corriendo (fam) she was off like a shot (colloq);
sal de algo to leave from sth;
¿de qué andén sale el tren? what platform does the train leave from?;
salgo de casa a las siete I leave home at seven;
sal para algo to leave for sth
2 ( al exterior — acercándose al hablante) to come out;
(— alejándose del hablante) to go out;
no puedo sal, me he quedado encerrado I can't get out, I'm trapped in here;
sal de algo to come out/get out of sth;
¡sal de ahí/de aquí! come out of there/get out of here!;
¿de dónde salió este dinero? where did this money come from?;
nunca ha salido de España he's never been out of Spain;
sal por la ventana/por la puerta to get out through the window/leave by the door;
salieron al balcón/al jardín they went out onto the balcony/into the garden;
¿por aquí se sale a la carretera? can I get on to the road this way?;
salió a hacer las compras she's gone out (to do the) shopping
3 ( habiendo terminado algo) to leave;◊ ¿a qué hora sales de clase? what time do you get out of class o finish your class?;
¿cuándo sale del hospital? when is he coming out of (the) hospital?
4
sal con algn to go out with sb
5 [clavo/tapón/mancha] to come out;
[ anillo] to come off
1 (aparecer, manifestarse)
(+ me/te/le etc)
le están saliendo los dientes she's teething;
me salió una ampolla I've got a blister;
le salió un sarpullido he came out in a rash;
me salieron granos I broke out o (BrE) came out in spots;
me sale sangre de la nariz my nose is bleeding;
a la planta le están saliendo hojas nuevas the plant's putting out new leaves
( de detrás de una nube) to come out
2
[ disco] to come out, be released;
(+ compl)
1 ( expresando logro) (+ me/te/le etc):
ahora mismo no me sale su nombre (fam) I can't think of her name right now;
no le salían las palabras he couldn't get his words out
2
◊ sale más barato/caro it works out less/more expensiveb) ( resultar):◊ todo salió bien everything turned out o worked out well;
salió tal como lo planeamos it turned out just as we planned;
no salió ninguna de las fotos none of the photographs came out;
¿qué número salió premiado? what was the winning number?;
sal bien/mal en un examen (Chi fam) to pass/fail an exam;
(+ me/te/le etc)
3 (de situación, estado) sal de algo ‹ de apuro› to get out of sth;
‹ de depresión› to get over sth;
sal adelante [ negocio] to stay afloat, survive;
[ propuesta] to prosper;◊ lograron sal adelante they managed to get through it
4 ( con preposición)a)
b)
salirse verbo pronominal
1
[ leche] to boil over;
salse de algo ‹ de carretera› to come/go off sth;
‹ de tema› to get off sth;
procura no salte del presupuesto try to keep within the budget
[ gas] to escape, come out
2 ( soltarse) [pedazo/pieza] to come off;
(+ me/te/le etc)
3 ( irse) to leave;
salse de algo ‹ de asociación› to leave sth;◊ salse con la suya to get one's (own) way
sal sustantivo femenino
1 salt
sal fina o de mesa, table salt
sal gruesa o gorda, cooking salt
sales de baño, bath salts
2 fam (chispa, gracejo) wit, sparkle
la sal de la vida, the spice of life
salir verbo intransitivo
1 (de un lugar) to go out: nunca ha salido de su país, he's never been out of his country
el ladrón salió por la ventana, the burglar got out through the window
(si el hablante está fuera) to come out: ¡sal de la habitación, por favor! please, come out of the room!
2 Inform to exit
(de un sistema) to log off
3 (partir) to leave: salí de casa a mediodía, I left home at noon
nuestro avión sale a las seis, our plane departs at six
4 (para divertirse) to go out: siempre sale los viernes, she always goes out on Friday
5 (tener una relación) to go out: está saliendo con Ana, he's going out with Ana
6 Dep to start
(en juegos) to lead
7 (manifestarse, emerger) le ha salido un grano en la cara, he has got a spot on his face
me salió sangre de la nariz, my nose was bleeding
(un astro) to rise: la Luna sale al atardecer, the moon comes out in the evening
(retoñar, germinar) to sprout
8 (surgir) la idea salió de ti, it was your idea
9 (aparecer) mi hermana salía en (la) televisión, my sister appeared on television
(un libro, un disco, etc) to come out
10 salir a (parecerse) ha salido a su hermano, he takes after his brother
(costar) el almuerzo sale a 800 pesetas cada uno, lunch works out at 800 pesetas a head
11 (resultar) su hija le ha salido muy estudiosa, her daughter has turned out to be very studious
salió premiado el número 5.566, the winning number was 5,566
(una operación matemática) a él le da 20, pero a mí me sale 25, he gets 20, but I make it 25
12 (costar) nos sale barato, it works out cheap
13 (superar una situación, una gran dificultad) to come through, get over: estuvo muy enfermo, pero salió de esa, he was very ill, but he pulled through
14 (ser elegido por votación) salió alcalde, he was elected mayor
♦ Locuciones: salir con, (manifestación inesperada) no me salgas ahora con estupideces, stop talking nonsense
' sal' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
afuera
- corta
- corto
- derretir
- hervir
- le
- media
- medio
- pizca
- rasa
- raso
- salir
- salar
- salada
- salado
- salero
- sazonar
- sosa
- soso
- vinagrera
- pellizco
- poder
- por
- reducir
English:
bow
- coarse
- grain
- overdo
- pass
- pinch
- put
- rock salt
- salt
- salt-free
- reach
- some
- unsalted
* * *♦ nf1. [condimento] salt;echar sal a [guiso] to add salt to;sin sal [mantequilla] unsaltedsal de cocina cooking salt;sal común cooking salt;sal fina table salt;sal de fruta fruit salts;sal gema rock salt;Esp sal gorda [en la cocina] cooking salt; Fig [como descripción] coarse salt; Fig [humor soez] coarse humour;sal gruesa cooking salt;sal marina sea salt;sal de mesa table salt2. Quím saltsal amónica sal ammoniac3. [gracia] wit;[garbo] verve;tiene mucha sal bailando she dances with great verve;es la sal de la vida it's one of the things that make life worth living4. CAm, Carib, Méx [desgracia] misfortune, bad luck;echar la sal a alguien to put a jinx on sb♦ sales nfpl1. [para reanimar] smelling salts* * *I f1 salt;sin sal salt-free, without salt;bajo en sal low in salt, low-salt atrsal y pimienta spark, zest3 C.Am., Méxbad luckII vb → salir* * *sal nf1) : salt2) CA, Mex : misfortune, bad luck* * *sal n salt -
118 servir
v.1 to serve.¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?la polémica está servida the gloves are offLa ley sirve su propósito The law serves its purpose..No servimos a los menores de edad We do not serve kids under age.Este lugar sirve buen pescado This restaurant serves good fish.María sirvió y llamó a comer Mary served and called us to eat.Esto sirve This serves.2 to serve (prestar servicio).servir en el Ejército to serve in the Army3 to be in service (como criado).4 to suit someone's purposes, to suit, to serve someone's purposes.El estante sirve The shelf suits one's purposes.5 to serve the ball.El tenista sirvió The tennis player served the ball.6 to be useful for.Este sistema me sirve This system is useful for me.7 to process, to fill.El chico sirve la órden de compra The boy processes the purchase order.* * *(e weakens to i in certain persons of certain tenses)Present IndicativePast IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to serve2) be of use3) work•- servirse- servirse de* * *1. VT1) [+ persona, intereses, causa] to serveestán sirviendo a su interés personal — they are furthering o serving their own interests
¿en qué puedo servirle? — how can I help you?
2) [para comer]a) [en la mesa] [+ comida] to serve; [+ bebida] to serve, pour¿a qué hora sirven el desayuno? — what time is breakfast served?
¿me ayudas a servir la mesa? — can you help me serve (the food)?
la cena está servida — dinner's on the table, dinner is served frm
¿te sirvo un poco más? — would you like some more?, can I give you some more?
había cinco criados para servir la mesa — there were five servants waiting at o serving at table
b) (=proporcionar) to give, serve frmese día sirven una comida especial a la tropa — the troops are given o frm served a special meal that day
sirvieron unos canapés tras la inauguración — after the opening ceremony there were canapés, canapés were served after the opening ceremony frm
3) (Com) [+ pedido] to process4) (Tenis) to serve5) (Mec) [+ máquina, cañón] to man6) (Naipes) [+ cartas] to deal2. VI1) (=ser útil) to be usefulsiempre que lo he necesitado me ha servido — whenever I've needed it, it's done the job
•
eso no sirve — that's no good o useeste sistema ya no sirve — this system is no good o use any more
ya no me sirve — it's no good o use to me now
la distinción entre derechas e izquierdas ya no sirve — the distinction between right and left is no longer valid
•
servir para algo, puede servir para limpiar el metal — it can be used for o it is suitable for cleaning metal¿para qué sirve? — what is it for?
¿para qué sirve este aparato? — what's this gadget for?
la nueva normativa solo ha servido para crear polémica — the new regulation has only served to stir up controversy frm, the only thing the new rule has done is to stir up controversy
2)•
servir de algo, la legislación italiana puede servirnos de guía — we can use Italian law as a guide, Italian law can serve a guide•
no sirve de nada quejarse — it's no good o use complaining, there's no point in complainingno sirve de nada que vaya él — it's no good o use him going *, there's no point in him going
precedente 2.•
¿de qué sirve mentir? — what's the good o use of lying?, what's the point in lying?3) [en el servicio doméstico] to work as a servant•
ponerse a servir — to become a servant4) [camarero] to serve5) (Mil) to serve frmyo serví en la Marina — I was in the Navy, I served in the Navy frm
6) (Tenis) to serve7) (Naipes) (tb: servir del palo) to follow suit3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex. Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.Ex. It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex. We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex. Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex. One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex. A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.----* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex: Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.
Ex: It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex: We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex: Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex: One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *viA(ser útil): esta caja no sirve, trae una más grande this box won't do o is no good, can you bring a bigger one?tíralo, ya no me sirve throw it away, it's (of) no use to me o it's no good to me any moreservir PARA algo:¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?, what does this device do?¿esto sirve para algo? is this any use?no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for somethingeste cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting breadno creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this jobyo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm no good at lyingservir DE algo:de nada sirve llorar/que me lo digas ahora it's no use o good crying/telling me now¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?esto te puede servir de manto para el disfraz you can use this as a cloak for your fancy dress costumeB1 (en la mesa) to serveen este restaurante no saben servir the service is very poor in this restaurantse sirve a los invitados primero guests are served firstno esperes a que te sirva help yourself, don't wait2 (trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) serviceempezó a servir a los catorce años she went into service at the age of fourteensirvió en Infantería he was in o he served in the InfantryC ( Dep) (en tenis) to serve■ servirvtA ‹comida› to serve; ‹bebida› to serve, pourlos alumnos mayores ayudan a servir la comida the older pupils help serve o serve out o ( colloq) dish out the fooda mí no me sirvas salsa no sauce for me, thanks o I won't have any sauce, thank yousírvele otro jerez a Pilar will you pour Pilar another sherry?¿te sirvo un poco más de arroz? can I give you a little more rice?, can I help you to a little more rice?la cena está servida dinner is servedservir frío/a temperatura ambiente serve cold/at room temperatureB1 (estar al servicio de) servir A algo/algn to serve sth/sbservir a la patria/la comunidad/Dios to serve one's country/the community/Godella se sienta y espera que la sirvan she sits down and expects to be waited on¿en qué puedo servirla? ( frml); how can I help you?no se puede servir a dos señores or a Dios y al diablo no man can serve two masters2 ( Com) ‹pedido› to process; ‹cliente› to serve; ‹mercancías› to sendserviremos el pedido a la mayor brevedad we will process your order as soon as possibleC ( Agr) to service■ servirseA ( refl) ‹comida› to help oneself to; ‹bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself tosírvete otro trozo help yourself to another pieceC ( frml) (hacer el favor de) servirse + INF:si el señor se sirve firmar aquí … if you would be kind enough to o would care to sign here, Sir … ( frml)sírvase rellenar la solicitud que se adjunta please fill in the enclosed application formsírvase pasar por caja donde le harán efectivo el pago if you would like to go over to the cashier, they will give you the moneyles rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información a la brevedad we would ask you to send us this information at your earliest convenience ( frml)* * *
servir ( conjugate servir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( ser útil):◊ esta caja no sirve this box won't do o is no good;
ya no me sirve it's (of) no use to me anymore;
¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?;
no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something;
este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread;
no sirves para nada you're useless;
no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job;
servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying;
¿de qué sirve? what's the point o the use?;
esto te puede servir de mesa you can use this as a table
2
c) (Mil) to serve (frml)
3 (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ comida› to serve;
‹ bebida› to serve, pour
2 ( estar al servicio de) ‹persona/a la patria› to serve;◊ ¿en qué puedo servirla? (frml) how can I help you?
servirse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹ comida› to help oneself to;
‹ bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself to
servir
I verbo intransitivo
1 to serve
servir a la patria, to serve one's country
2 (ser útil) to be useful, be suitable: su fracaso no me sirve de consuelo, his failure is no consolation to me
el cine te servirá de distracción, the film will keep you amused
ahora ya no sirve para nada, it's no use at all
¿para qué sirve?, what is it (used) for?
3 (ropa, objetos) los pantalones ya no le sirven, the trousers don't fit him now
4 (tener capacidad) este muchacho sirve para estudiar, this boy is good at studying
5 (actuar como sustituto) esta cacerola me servirá de casco, this pot will serve as a helmet
II verbo transitivo
1 to serve
¿en qué puedo servirle?, what can I do for you? o may I help you?
2 (comida) to serve
(bebida) to pour
' servir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bar
- cafetera
- cuchara
- fuente
- pala
- carrito
- echar
- hacer
- helado
- huevera
- jarra
- jarro
- lechera
- panera
- poner
- servicio
- tetera
- valer
English:
act
- attend
- disagree
- dish
- dish out
- dish up
- do
- fix
- help
- off-chance
- pour
- pour out
- purpose
- rim
- serve
- serve out
- serve up
- server
- tablespoon
- venue
- wait
- wait on
- deterrent
- duty
- fat
- serving
- spatula
- table
* * *♦ vt1. [comida, bebida] to serve;todavía no nos han servido we haven't been served yet;sírvanos dos cervezas two beers, please;¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?;¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?;la polémica está servida the gloves are off2. [prestar servicio a] to serve;¿en qué puedo servirle? [en tienda, mostrador] what can I do for you?;servir a la patria/a Dios to serve one's country/God;Formalpara servirle, para servir a usted [como respuesta] at your service3. [suministrar] [mercancías] to supply;le serviremos el pedido en el acto we'll bring you your order immediately;nuestra empresa sirve a toda la zona our company serves o supplies the whole area4.Fig [tengo de sobra] I've got plentyvoy servido [en naipes] stick, I'm sticking;♦ vi1. [prestar servicio] to serve;sirvió de ministro en el gobierno socialista he served as o was a minister in the socialist government;servir en el ejército to serve in the Army2. [valer, ser útil]esta batidora ya no sirve/aún sirve this mixer is no good any more/can still be used;esta mesa no me sirve, necesito una mayor this table's no good o use to me, I need a bigger one;servir de algo [cumplir la función de] to serve as sth;el desván le sirve de oficina he uses the attic as an office, the attic serves as his office;la radio me servía de distracción the radio kept me entertained o served to entertain me;servir de guía to act as a guide;servir para [utensilio, máquina, objeto] to be for;¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?;este líquido sirve para limpiar la plata this liquid is for cleaning silver;¿te sirven estos papeles para algo? are these papers any use to you?;este pegamento no sirve para la madera this glue is no good for wood;yo no serviría para sacerdote I wouldn't be any good as a priest;no sirve para estudiar he's no good at studying;de nada sirve que se lo digas it's no use telling him;¿de qué sirve quejarse si no nos hacen caso? what's the point in o what's the good of complaining if they never take any notice of us?3. [como criado] to be in service;tuvo que ponerse a servir she had to go into service;servir en palacio/en una casa to be a servant at a palace/in a household4. [en tenis, squash] to serve* * *I v/t serve;¿le sirven ya? are you being served?;¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?;¡para servirle! at your service!II v/i1 be of use;servir de serve as;esta habitación sirve de trastero we use this room as a junk room;servir para be (used) for;¿para qué sirve esto? what is this (used) for?;no servir de nada be no use at all2 MIL, DEP serve3 fig:ir servido fam have another think coming* * *servir {54} vt1) : to serve, to be of use to2) : to serve, to wait3) surtir: to fill (an order)servir vi1) : to workmi radio no sirve: my radio isn't working2) : to be of use, to be helpfulesa computadora no sirve para nada: that computer's perfectly useless* * *servir vb1. (atender, poner comida) to serve¿ya le sirven? are you being served?2. (poner bebida) to pour¿sirvo yo? shall I pour?3. (trabajar) to serve / to work4. (en tenis) to serve5. (hacer las veces) to serve6. (ser útil) to be useful7. (valer) to do8. (emplearse) to be for¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?9. (ser apto) to be good -
119 devolver
v.1 to give back (retornar) (delivered or paid).si no queda satisfecho, le devolvemos el dinero (lo alquilado)(producto defectuoso, carta)(cambio) if you're not satisfied, we'll refund you o give you back the moneysi ya lo tiene, ¿lo puedo devolver? if he already has it, can I bring it back? (en tienda)Ella devolvió su afecto She reciprocated his affection.Le devolví a María su carro I gave María back her car.2 to return (corresponder) (favor, visita).nunca me devuelves las llamadas you never call me backMaría devolvió el bolso Mary returned the purse.El programa devuelve errores comunes The program returns common errors.3 to pass back (pelota).4 to bring or throw up.5 to throw up.tener ganas de devolver to feel like throwing up6 to vomit, to throw up.María devolvió la comida que le cayó mal Mary vomited the food that was bad.7 to be given back to.Se me devolvió la cartera The wallet was given back to me.* * *1 (volver algo a un estado anterior) to put back, return2 (por correo) to send back, return3 (restituir un dinero) to refund, return4 (una visita, un cumplido, etc) to return, pay back5 (restaurar) to restore, give back* * *verb1) to return, give back2) refund3) vomit* * *( pp devuelto)1. VT1) (=retornar) [+ algo prestado, robado] to give back, return; [+ carta, llamada, pelota, golpe] to return; [+ polizón, refugiado] to return, send back¿cuándo tienes que devolver esos libros? — when do you have to take back o return those books?
leyó la nota y se la devolvió — she read the note and handed o gave it back to him
si nos devuelve el envase le descontamos 50 céntimos — if you bring back o return the container you'll get a 50-cent discount
2) (Com)a) (=rechazar) [+ producto, mercancía] [en mano] to take back, return; [por correo] to send back, returndevolvió el abrigo a la tienda — he took the coat back to the shop, he returned the coat to the shop
si a su hijo no le gusta lo puede devolver — if your son doesn't like it you can return it o bring it back
si desea devolverlo, usted se hace cargo de los gastos del envío — if you choose to send it back o return it you have to pay the postage
b) (=reembolsar) [+ dinero] [de una compra] to refund, give back; [de un préstamo] to pay backsi no está satisfecho con la compra le devolvemos su dinero — if you are not satisfied with your purchase we will refund your money o give you your money back
¿cuándo me vas a devolver el dinero que te presté? — when are you going to pay me back o give me back the money I lent you?
c) [+ cambio] to give, give backme tiene que devolver cuatro euros — you have to give me back four euros, you owe me four euros
d) (Econ) [+ cheque sin fondos] to return3) (=corresponder) [+ cumplido, favor] to return¿cuándo me vais a devolver la visita? — when are you going to pay a return visit o to return the visit?
¿cómo podría devolverte este favor? — how can I ever return this favour?
4) (=restituir)a) [+ salud, vista] to restore, give backb) [a su estado original] to restoreel sonido del teléfono me devolvió a la realidad — the sound of the telephone brought me back to reality
5) liter [+ imagen] to reflect6) (=vomitar) to bring up2.VI (=vomitar) to be sick3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( restituir) < objeto prestado> to return, give back; < dinero> to give back, pay back; < envase> to return, take back; < objeto comprado> to bring/take... backdevuélvelo a su lugar — put it back in its place; (+ me/te/le etc)
me devolvieron los documentos, pero no el dinero — I got my papers back, but not the money
le di diez pesos, me tiene que devolver dos — I gave you ten pesos, you need to give me two back
c) (Fin) < letra> to return2) ( corresponder) <visita/favor> to return3) ( vomitar) to bring up, throw up2.devolver vi to be sick3.devolverse v pron (AmL exc RPl) ( regresar) to go/come/turn back* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( restituir) < objeto prestado> to return, give back; < dinero> to give back, pay back; < envase> to return, take back; < objeto comprado> to bring/take... backdevuélvelo a su lugar — put it back in its place; (+ me/te/le etc)
me devolvieron los documentos, pero no el dinero — I got my papers back, but not the money
le di diez pesos, me tiene que devolver dos — I gave you ten pesos, you need to give me two back
c) (Fin) < letra> to return2) ( corresponder) <visita/favor> to return3) ( vomitar) to bring up, throw up2.devolver vi to be sick3.devolverse v pron (AmL exc RPl) ( regresar) to go/come/turn back* * *devolver11 = return, send back, hand over, refund.Ex: For example, when documents on hold are returned, their document number are placed in the held-document-available queue.
Ex: It has been estimated that computers 1000 times faster than today's fastest supercomputers will be needed by the late 1980s to process the amount of data sent back by surveillance satellites.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: The tax will be refunded but there will be a budgetary shortfall until the refund is received and extra funding will be needed to tide libraries over this period.* devolver el afecto = return + Posesivo + affection.* devolver el importe = refund + payment.* devolver el sentido a la vida = put + meaning + back in + Posesivo + life.* devolver las esperanzas = a new lease of life.* devolver la vida = bring + Nombre + back to life.* devolver un favor = return + a favour.* devolver un pago = refund + payment.* no devolverse = be non-refundable.devolver22 = puke, throw up.Ex: The word ' puke' is sometimes considered offensive.
Ex: He fell so hard that it made him throw up and both his legs swelled and went black and blue.* * *vtA1 (restituir) ‹objeto prestado› to return, give back; ‹dinero› to give back; ‹envase› to return, take backtengo que devolver los libros a la biblioteca I have to take the books back to the librarysi le quedara grande la puede devolver if it's too big you can bring/take it backdevolver al remitente return to senderdevuélvelo a su lugar put it back in its place(+ me/te/le etc): me devolvieron los documentos, pero no el dinero I got my papers back, but not the money¿me podrías devolver el dinero que te presté? could you give o pay me back the money I lent you?lo llevé a la tienda y me devolvieron el dinero I took it back to the shop and they gave me my money back o they refunded my money o they gave me a refundle di diez pesos, me tiene que devolver dos I gave you ten pesos, you need to give me two backel teléfono me devolvía las monedas the telephone kept rejecting my coinsla operación le devolvió la vista the operation restored his sight o gave him back his sightel espejo le devolvió una imagen triste ( liter); it was a sad figure that he saw reflected in the mirror ( liter)aquel triunfo le devolvió la confianza en sí mismo that triumph gave him back his self-confidence2 ‹preso› to return; ‹refugiado› to return, send back3 ( Fin) ‹letra› to returnB (corresponder) ‹visita/favor/invitación› to returnalgún día podré devolverte este favor I'll return the favor one day, I'll do the same for you one dayya es hora de que les devolvamos la invitación it's time we had them back o returned their invitation■ devolvervi( AmL exc RPl) (regresar) to go/come/turn back* * *
devolver ( conjugate devolver) verbo transitivo
1
‹ dinero› to give back, pay back;
‹ envase› to return;
‹ objeto comprado› to bring/take … back;
devolverle algo a algn to return sth to sb;
‹ dinero› to give o pay sth back to sb;
el teléfono me devolvía las monedas the telephone kept rejecting my coins;
la operación le devolvió la vista the operation restored his sight
2 ( corresponder) ‹visita/favor› to return
3 ( vomitar) to bring up, throw up (colloq)
verbo intransitivo
to bring up;
devolverse verbo pronominal (AmL exc RPl) ( regresar) to go/come/turn back
devolver
I vtr (un libro, objeto) to give back, return
(dinero) to refund
II vi (vomitar) to vomit, throw up
' devolver' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
casco
- creces
- pelota
- reanimar
- vómito
- devuelva
English:
borrower
- bring back
- call back
- get back
- give back
- hand back
- hit back
- honesty
- move back
- pass back
- pay back
- reciprocate
- refund
- repay
- restoration
- restore
- return
- send back
- shoot back
- sick
- take back
- throw back
- throw up
- bounce
- bring
- give
- hit
- pay
- puke
- take
- throw
* * *♦ vt1. [restituir] [lo entregado o prestado] [automóvil, dinero, llaves] to give back (a to); [lo alquilado] [automóvil, televisor, videocinta] to take back, to return (a to); [producto defectuoso] to return (a to); [préstamo, crédito] to repay (a to);si no queda satisfecho, le devolvemos el dinero if you're not satisfied, we'll refund you o give you back the money;me devolvieron el dinero they gave me a refund, they gave me my money back;¿qué plazo tienes para devolver los libros? when do you have to take the books back (by)?;es un regalo para mi sobrino… si ya lo tiene, ¿lo puedo devolver? it's a present for my nephew… if he already has it, can I bring it back?;precio exacto: esta máquina no devuelve cambio [en letrero] please insert the exact amount: no change given;el Senado devolvió el proyecto de ley al Congreso con muchas enmiendas the Senate sent the bill back to the Congress with lots of amendments;me devolvieron la carta por un error en las señas the letter was returned to me because it was not properly addressed2. [volver a dar] to give back, to restore;le devolvió la alegría it made him feel happy again;el triunfo devolvió la confianza al equipo the victory gave the team back its confidence;este aparato le devuelve la audición en un 70 por ciento this device will give you back 70 percent of your hearingdevuelve los discos a su sitio put the disks back (where they belong);devolvieron a los refugiados a su país de origen they sent the refugees back to their country of origin4. [corresponder a] [favor, visita] to return;devolver un agravio a alguien to pay sb back for an insult;devolver los insultos a alguien to insult sb back;le devolví el favor que me había hecho I returned the favour he had done me;me dio un bofetón, pero yo se lo devolví he slapped me, but I slapped him back;aún no me ha devuelto carta he still hasn't written back to me;nunca me devuelves las llamadas you never call me back;habrá que devolverle la invitación we'll have to return the invitation o invite him in return5. [pelota] to pass back;Jones devolvió la pelota a su portero Jones passed the ball back to the goalkeeper;le devolvió la pelota no invitándole a su fiesta she returned the compliment by not inviting him to her party6. [vomitar] to throw o bring up♦ vito throw up;tener ganas de devolver to feel like throwing up* * *<part devuelto> v/t1 give back, return;devuélvase al remitente return to sender2:devolver el cambio give change4 fam ( vomitar) throw up fam* * *devolver {89} vt1) : to return, to give back2) reembolsar: to refund, to pay back3) : to vomit, to bring updevolver vi: to vomit, to throw up* * *devolver vb¿cuándo me devolverás el compact disc? when are you going to give me my CD back?4. (dinero) to refund / to give back -
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abuse, insult, offend* * *verb. offend verb. affront verb. insult
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insult — ► VERB ▪ speak to or treat with disrespect or abuse. ► NOUN 1) an insulting remark or action. 2) a thing so worthless or contemptible as to be offensive: the pay offer is an absolute insult. ORIGIN Latin insultare jump or trample on … English terms dictionary
insult — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ bad, grave, great, terrible ▪ one of the worst insults you can throw at somebody ▪ final, ultimate … Collocations dictionary
insult — verb (t) /ɪnˈsʌlt / (say in sult) 1. to treat insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront. –noun /ˈɪnsʌlt / (say insult) 2. an insolent or contemptuously rude action or speech; affront. 3. something having the effect of an affront. –phrase… …
insult — I noun abuse, affront, aspersion, atrocity, defamation, defilement, derision, diatribe, disparagement, enormity, impertinence, incivility, indignity, insolence, mockery, offense, offensive remark, open disrespect, outrage, provocation, rebuff,… … Law dictionary
insult — verb ɪn sʌlt speak to or treat with disrespect or abuse. noun ɪnsʌlt 1》 an insulting remark or action. ↘a thing so worthless or contemptible as to be offensive: the pay offer is an absolute insult. 2》 Medicine an event which causes damage to… … English new terms dictionary
insult — insults, insulting, insulted (The verb is pronounced [[t]ɪnsʌ̱lt[/t]]. The noun is pronounced [[t]ɪ̱nsʌlt[/t]].) 1) VERB If someone insults you, they say or do something that is rude or offensive. [V n] I did not mean to insult you... [V n]… … English dictionary
insult */ — I UK [ˈɪnsʌlt] / US [ˈɪnˌsʌlt] noun [countable] Word forms insult : singular insult plural insults a) an offensive remark throw/hurl insults at someone: He stormed off the pitch, hurling insults at the umpire. b) something that seems to show a… … English dictionary
insult — in|sult1 [ ın,sʌlt ] noun count * an offensive remark: throw/hurl insults at someone: He stormed off the field, hurling insults at the umpire. a. something that seems to show a lack of respect for someone or something: be an insult to: Such low… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
insult — 1 verb (T) to say or do something that is rude and offensive to someone: Nobody insults my family and gets away with it! | I hope Andy won t feel insulted if I turn down his invitation. | insult sb by doing sth: Please don t insult me by offering … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
insult — [ˈɪnsʌlt] noun [C] I 1) an offensive remark 2) something that seems to show a lack of respect for someone or something This exam is an insult to my students intelligence.[/ex] • add insult to injury to do something that makes a bad situation even … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
insult — [16] The sult of insult comes from a word that meant ‘jump’. Its source was Latin insultāre ‘jump on’, a compound verb based on saltāre ‘jump’. This was a derivative of salīre ‘jump’, source in one way or another of English assail, assault,… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins